ՓՈՔՐ ՓԱՐՈՍ The Lighthouse Bulletin

The Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin, Pastor 70 Jefferson Street Providence, Rhode Island 02908 Tel: 401.272.7712 http://www.stsahmes.org e-mail:

office@stsahmes.org | dershnork@gmail.com

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Third Sunday after the Octave of Theophany / Երրորդ Կիրակի յևտ Ս․ Ծննդեան Ութօրէքին Barekendan of the Fast of Catechumens

Morning Service (Aravodyan Jham) 9 am / Divine Liturgy (Soorp Badarak) 10 am

Today's Scripture Readings:

Is 61:10-62:9; 2 Tm 2:15-26; Jn 6:15-21

Parish Council Members on Duty:

Jason Martiesian & Ernie Shaghalian

Building up the Body of Christ

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The Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to John 6:15-21

15 Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again

to a mountain by himself. 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17 where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was

dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. 18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters

grew rough. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles,[b] they saw Jesus

approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. 20 But he said to

them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” 21 Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and

immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

“Glory to You, O Lord our God!”

Աւետարան ըստ Յովհաննէսի Ե. 6:15-21

15 Երբ Յիսուս իմացաւ, որ գալու են իրեն բռնել տանելու, որպէսզի իրեն թագաւոր անեն, դարձեալ միայնակ դէպի

լեռը գնաց: 16 Եւ երբ երեկոյ եղաւ, նրա աշակերտները ծովեզերք իջան: 17 Եւ նաւակ նստելով՝ գալիս էին դէպի ծովի

միւս կողմը, դէպի Կափառնայում: Եւ երբ մութն ընկաւ, Յիսուս դեռ իրենց մօտ չէր եկել. 18 եւ ծովը հողմի ուժգին

փչելուց փոթորկւում էր: 19 Երբ շուրջ հինգ կամ վեց կիլոմետր թիավարելուց յետոյ տեսան Յիսուսին, որ քայլում էր

ծովի վրայով եւ նաւակին մօտեցել էր, սաստիկ վախեցան: 20 Եւ նա ասաց նրանց. «Ես եմ, մի՛ վախեցէք»: 21 Եւ ուզում

էին նրան նաւակի մէջ առնել. եւ նաւակը շուտով հասաւ այն տեղը, ուր գնում էին:

Today’s Requiems (Hokehankist)

Christ, Son of God, forbearing and compassionate, have mercy in your love as our creator,

upon the souls of your servants, who are at rest, especially upon the souls of your servants:

THE SOUL OF THE DEPARTED DONOR of Der Shnork’s new heart

and for consolation for his family.

BEDROS PETER YEKHTIKIAN (Memorial); CARLENE DENNISON

(Memorial); MONOOSHAG YEKHTIKIAN (42 Year Memorial);

AVEDIS YEKHTIKIAN (40 Year Memorial) – Requested by Mrs. Marian Goshgarian and

Steven (CA); Malcolm, Paul and Gregory Yekhtikian.

JIRAY AVEDISIAN (26 Year Memorial); TOROS AVEDISIAN (76 Year Memorial); SIRANOOSH

AVEDISIAN (44 Year Memorial); ARMIG MELIKIAN (87 Year Memorial) – Requested by Joyce Avedisian

and family.

ARAKSI TORIGIAN (31 Year Memorial) – Requested by Markrid Torigiants.

NIGHOGOS KALUSTIAN (51 Year Memorial); ARSHALOUS KALUSTIAN (27 Year Memorial) – Requested

by Seta Hanoian; Nannette Hanoian; Karen Pfammatter.

…for whom we are offering these prayers. Remember them on the great day of the coming of your Kingdom. Make them worthy of your

mercy, expiation and the forgiveness of sins. Glorify them and reckon them with the company of your saints at your Right Hand. For

you are Lord and Creator of all, judge of the living and of the dead. And to you is befitting glory, dominion and honor, both now and

always and unto the ages of ages, Amen.

Parishioners are encouraged to donate altar flowers and/or candles to remember or honor their loved ones. A minimum offering

of $50 for flowers and a free-will offering for candles are suggested.

Prayers of Healing

Vicky Jamgochian, Dino Ricci, Gloria Kasparian, Bertha Mugurdichian, Joan

Parnagian, Emily Gilbert, Ardashes (Harry) Der Ananian, Debra Altounian, Anne

Dorion, Roxanne, Suzanne Mangoian, Richard Conco, Daniel Jr. Ayriyan, DeeAnn

Bauer, Beatrice Patricone, David Pilibossian, George Chakoian, Alan Garzone, Sarah

Kazarian, Der Nerses Jebejian, Carlos Rolon (6 year old needing a heart transplant),

Suren Hagop Anmahian and family, Virginia Avedisian Salhany – Requested by Sonja

Avedisian Pollard and family.

Prayer Card Call the Church Office today if you would like to request a Healing Prayer Card from the Church. The forms are also

available on our website. The name will be remembered in prayer by the Pastor during Divine Liturgy. We also offer and provide

Memorial, Wedding, Congratulations, New Baby and other occasion Cards with special prayers. All names will be printed in the Bulletin

and remembered by the pastor in his prayers during the Divine Liturgy.

Parish Member Dues Take advantage of the many payment options in the New Year. Pay by check or by credit

card in full or in part – weekly, monthly, or quarterly. You can pay securely online through PayPal on the church

website (www.stsahmes.org) using the dues & stewardship donation button. Membership dues are $175 ($125 for

seniors, $100 ages 18-24). Become a steward of the church by contributing beyond dues as part of the Stewardship

Program.

Join Our E-Mail List: To receive all the latest, please go to www.stsahmes.org, click “subscribe” and complete the

information form to receive updates and events. If you prefer receiving communications only by email, please call the office

401-272-7712.

Love Your Neighbors Reminder: Remember your non-perishable food donations for Mary House food pantry. Items that move very

quickly and are needed the most - tuna, peanut butter, jelly, soups and rice. They also need personal care toiletries such as toothpaste,

tooth brushes, shampoo & conditioner, deodorant etc. As always thanks so much for supporting Mary House. Next Meal Kitchen is

APRIL 6, 2020. Future Dates: 6/22/20. For questions, please contact Joyce Avedisian 401-724-3978.

The Scholarship Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church: is pleased to announce that

applications are now available for the Charles Yaghoobian, Jr. Scholarship Grants for 2020. Scholarship Grants

will be awarded to qualified members of all three Armenian Churches in RI. Applicants must be dues paying

members of their church. Scholarships are limited for up to 3 years only. We are currently seeking qualified

candidates for consideration. For an application and a list of eligibility requirements you may contact: Nathalie

Yaghoobian, 353-2488. The deadline to submit completed application and all documentation is April 1, 2020.

Aram "Ace" Ohanian Scholarship: The $250 academic scholarship is available to an Armenian track and field athlete from Rhode

Island who is a high school senior or attending a college or university. For an application and a list of eligibility requirements you may

contact Nathalie Yaghoobian at 353.2488. The deadline to submit a completed application and all documentation is April 1, 2020.

The Daughters of Vartan: Aik Otyag #10, announces a $1000 merit based scholarship for current high

school seniors of Armenian descent. Applicants who plan on attending college full time beginning Fall 2020

are eligible. Please contact Naomi Thovmasian Marsh at naomi.marsh@verizon.net or 401-942-3886 for

further information and application. In order to qualify the applicant must be a Rhode Island resident or, if

a resident of another state, has a relative who is a member of Aik Otyag #10.

Service Project for St. Mary Mother of God Monastery in Armenia: Donations

toward this project are greatly appreciated. Please seek in your heart to support Fr. Shnork Souin and the faithful of St.

Mary Mother of God Church. Update on Service Project- We have reached the $8000 toward the goal and purchased

the parsonage in in Armenia. Thank you to all those who have contributed so far and I encourage you to consider making

further donations towards this God pleasing project for the service project while in Armenia next summer. You can

make contributions in any amount and all donations will be greatly appreciated and recorded permanently on a plaque

in Armenia. You can send checks to Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church attention service project ARMENIA.

Thank you and God bless you.

Have your home blessed - As this is the season of the nativity and a new year, please consider having your home

blessed. Please watch the following video and then when you would like, call Fr. Shnork at your earliest convenience

at 201-306-4304, in order to arrange a home blessing for your home and your family. Der Hayr would be so happy and

honored to come and pray in your home and to bring the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ into it making your home

an extension of the church. Please watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zujLge0iaA0&t=77s

AYO FUND FOR ARMENIAN RELIEF - How are you preparing for Lent? Why don’t you simply pick a

wonderful and beneficial project of AYO where 100% of any contribution you make will benefit any of the projects

that you choose for the very needy in ARMENIA. AYO is a subsidiary of FAR The und for Armenian Relief under

the stewardship of the Armenian Church of America-Eastern Diocese. Go to: www.weareayo.org

DONATE THROUGH AMAZON SMILE - Did you know if you make any purchases through Amazon, you

can pick our Church as a charity? Amazon Smile gives a portion of all your purchases to Saints Sahag & Mesrob

Armenian Church. Simply go to https://smile.amazon.com/ and sign into your regular Amazon Account. When

asked to pick a charity, search for and choose Saints Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church. Make sure you

choose the Church in Providence, RI!

CHURCH WISH LIST - UPDATE - New Banquet Chairs have arrived! The chairs we ordered were heavily

discounted due to the chairs being discontinued. Our new cost is only $8,700. We are still asking for donations

to reach our 2020 goal!!! Our old chairs were 25 years old and this change is long overdue!

Goal $ 8,700

Raised $ 5,650

Needed $ 3,050 Your sponsorship is still needed and greatly appreciated. Please contact our church office (401) 272-7712. We

thank you for your support.

AHARI GALA DINNER Save the date!!! Join us in celebrating our museum’s 3rd anniversary on May 29, 2020 at 5:30, at

Cranston Country Club (details to follow).

22ND ANNUAL RHODE ISLAND ARMENIAN YOUTH DAY – All youth 7 to 14 are invited. There is no charge to participate. Participants

may bring a friend(s). Our Armenian Legacy is: ST. VARTAN & THE BATTLE FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM and this event is sponsored

by the Armenian Martyrs Memorial Committee. This event will take place on Monday, February 17,

2020 at Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church Egavian Cultural Center. (In case of bad weather, Youth

Day will be rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19). Check-in & light breakfast: 8:15-8:45am and

Program: 8:45am - 2:30pm. Registration deadline is February 11. Please register early! To register,

please call Joyce Yeremian 401-354-8770 or Martha Jamgochian 401-723-3344. Please Note: A parent

must accompany any child who has allergies and/or serious medical condition. ** Parents & teens 15+

are encouraged to participate and help during the day’s events.

ICE SKATING PARTY – Sts. Sahag & Mesrob church is having a family skating outing party for our

Sunday and Armenian schools families and children of all ages. This event will take place on Sunday

march 1, 2020 at 12:30pm at Bank of America Arena. The skate rentals are $6.54 (or bring your own),

entrance is $5 (or 12 and under is $2). There will be a pizza party in the Pavilion followed by the skating.

Parents, children and parishioners are all welcome. Please make sure to reserve by February 16, 2020

with Der Hayr (201)306-4304, Dn. Michael (774)270-4141 or our church office (401)272-7712.

Mardi Gras Family Celebration (Day of Good Living): Come join us on February

16, following church services, for a good family lunch, children’s activities, balloon man and some dancing! Adults

$10 and Students are free. This event is sponsored by Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Sunday School and CEAB. Proceeds will

go towards FAR – Armenia (Food for families in need) and Everywhere (The Gift Arc). Please contact Martha

Jamgochian 401-723-3344 or the church office 401-272-7712 for questions or reservations.

Dear dues paying parish assembly members, The nominating committee is searching for names who are willing to serve very important positions in our parish.

If you are interested in running for parish council, auditing committee, or nominating committee please speak to

Dr. Beverly Serabian 401-580-8900, Greta Janigian 401-556-0771, or Naomi Marsh 401-523-1895. Your

stewardship and desire to serve are greatly appreciated. May God bless you. If you have any questions please do

not hesitate to ask.

DUES SUBSCRIPTION SIGN UPS – For the next few Sundays, members of the membership committee will be

available during Coffee Fellowship to help parishioners subscribe to SAFE and SECURE periodic payments for

their 2020 dues on our WEB-SITE. Just have your credit card or checking information ready. SIGN-UP FOR MONTHLY, WEEKLY NOW AT WWW.STSAHMES.ORG AND CLICK “ PAY DUES OR MAKE DONATIONS” AT TOP RIGHT CORNER.

Weekly Schedule Monday 10 a.m. Seniors (Except Holidays)

1 pm Bible Study BREWED AWAKENINGS, 1200 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston Wednesday 6:00-8:00 Junior Chorale and Nazeli Dance

Saturday 9:30-12:30 Armenian School and 9:00-4pm. Arts Education Program Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday school

February 3 1:00 pm Bible Study

9 Family Worship

10 1:00 pm Bible Study

16 Mardi Gras Family Celebration

17 NO BIBLE STUDY

22nd Annual Rhode Island Armenian Youth Day (In case of bad weather, event will be

rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19) – Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church Egavian

Cultural Center - Check-in & light breakfast: 8:15-8:45am Program: 8:45am - 2:30pm

18 11:00 am, Feast of Ghevontiants Regional – Divine Liturgy / Badarak

23 Parish Assembly 24 1:00 pm Bible Study Sunday school Lenten Drive – First day of Lent

28 Lenten Evening Service of Peace and Rest. 7:00pm-Guest Speakers; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3

March 1 Skate with Der Hayr- at the Bank of America Rink - For All-Families and Children

8 RI Tri-Church Sunday school gathering hosted by Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church

22 Mid-Lenten Luncheon and Sunday School CEAB Outreach Drive

29 A second plate offering for the Sunday School Lenten Drive

On behalf of Sts Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church, We would like to wish you

A blessed Sunday to you and your loved ones.