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Sts. Vartanantz Church WEEKLY BULLETIN Archpriest Father Gomidas Baghsarian -- Pastor Reverend Father Kapriel Nazarian -- Assistant Pastor 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 Office: 831-6399 Fax: 351-4418 Email: [email protected] Website: stsvartanantzchurch.org Third Sunday of Great Lent -- The Prodigal Son Sunday, March 1, 2015 Please Join Us in Worship this Sunday Morning Service 9:30 am Divine Liturgy 10:00 am - Sermon 11:15 Մասնակցեցէք Ս.Պատարագին` Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 9:30 Ս. Պատարագ 10:00 - Քարոզ 11:15

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Sts. Vartanantz Church

WEEKLY BULLETIN Archpriest Father Gomidas Baghsarian -- Pastor Reverend Father Kapriel Nazarian -- Assistant Pastor 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 Office: 831-6399 Fax: 351-4418 Email: [email protected] Website: stsvartanantzchurch.org

Third Sunday of Great Lent -- The Prodigal Son Sunday, March 1, 2015

Please Join Us in Worship this Sunday

Morning Service 9:30 am

Divine Liturgy 10:00 am - Sermon 11:15

Մասնակցեցէք Ս.Պատարագին`

Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 9:30

Ս. Պատարագ 10:00 - Քարոզ 11:15

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NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL CONFERENCE RALLIES AROUND GENOCIDE CENTENNIAL AND VISIT OF

CATHOLICOS ARAM

The New England Regional Conference took place last Saturday, hosted by Holy Trinity Church of Worcester, Massachusetts. Focal points of discussion included the centennial observances in New York City and Washington, DC, and the upcoming pontifical visit by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. Pastors, members of the boards of trustees, and delegates to the National Representative Assembly attended the one-day seminar that provided the opportunity to share ideas.

Participants at the New England Regional Conference last Saturday in Worcester. (Photo by Tom Vartabedian)

In addition to Der Gomidas and Der Kapriel, participants from Sts. Vartanantz Church were: Board of Trustees --- Hagop Donoyan, Hagop Khatchadourian, Manoushak Krikorian

NRA Delegates --- Maral Kachadourian, Ara Nalbandian, Mark Phillips

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Sts. Vartanantz Church welcomes

Haley Madison Silva daughter of Corey and Stephanie (Pusyka) Silva

Baptized February 22, 2015

Godparents: Craig Silva and Kayla Pusyka

May God bless you, Haley and may God keep you in His care always.

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GOSPEL

Luke 15:11-31 The Parable of the Lost Son

Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to the father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything. “When he came to his senses, he said, “How many of my father’s hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men.’ So he got up and went to his father.

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But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ “But the father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate. “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’ “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’” (On Page 1035 in your Bible)

EPISTLE II Corinthians 6: 1-2

As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.”

I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. (On Page 1145 in your Bible)

This Sunday’s Altar Candles are donated in Loving Memory of

Anna Basmajian by Charlene and Peter Bannon and Family

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REQUIEM SERVICE March 1, 2015

Anna Basmajian --- Seventh Day Remembrance

Alice Dasdagulian Mildner --- Fortieth Day Remembrance

Baghdasar, Souren, Boghos, Siranoosh, Minas and Elmas Arzoomanian and Anna Nahabedian

Hagopos, Ovsanna, Dr. Kegham and Shavarsh Nartouni Ayvasian, Arsen and Mariam Babikyan and Aghavni Derderian

Artacky Berberian

Minas and Margaret Dayian

Helen Fashjian

Satenig and John Hovhannes Garabedian

Rev. Fr. Vartan Kassabian

Dikranouhi and Krikor Krikorian

Mariam and Yervant Manoogian

Haig Markarian, Sr

Aroussiag Minassian

Parsegh and Nartig Mooradian and Melkon "Mal" Norigian

Moushegh “Joe” Najarian

Gulizar Sarkisian

Yeranuhi and Harpet Sarkisian

Mugurdich Shaljian

Kazar, Almas, Peter and Vencenza Simonian and Zartar Atamian

Karapet Tashian

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REQUIEM SERVICE March 8, 2015

Helena, Hagop, Lawrence, Daniel and Dawn Adoian

Asadoor and Elmas Avakian

Haig Martin Baligian

Anna Casciano, MaryKaribian, and Parensem Antonian

Lousik Dadayan

Jouhar Dappinian, Melkon Derderian, Toni Christina Budnick, and Soukias and Tourvanda Setian

Garabed, Mariam, and Manoog Der Kachadourian, and Haroutoon Andonian

Harold and Sally Goolgasian

Karapet Khoulian

Aram Markarian, and Yeghishe and Vergine Basmajian

Leo Marsoubian

Paramaz Narzakian and Robert Hagopian

Genevieve Pelkey

Gregory Portukalian

Hrayr, Rouben, Vehanush, Stepan, Antranig and Vartan Stepanyan

Elizabeth, Hagop, and Robert Tevekelian

Winter and Inclement Weather is upon us!

Please remember to check for our cancellations. They will be listed on

all local radio and television stations and their web sites.

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Choreg and Kahta are now available for purchase after the Divine Liturgy in Fermanian Fellowship Hall

Our Ladies will once again be making Bahotz Kufta for Lent on March 9th and 10th. Cost is $15/dozen

Please place your order with Sarah Markarian [401-861-5022] and indicate whether you would prefer mild or spicy

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Adult Bible Study meets Monday Evenings at 7 pm Please join us.

Lenten Vespers Service 7 pm Every Wednesday throughout Lent

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Now thru March 27th The ARS is sponsoring an Easter Food Drive

Please leave your non-perishable food items in the totes located in the stairway outside the Lower Hall

This Sunday, March 1, 2015

Commemorative Concert to celebrate Armenian Culture and to Honor the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

URI Fine Arts Building, Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI 3 pm

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Our Men’s Club will host the Lenten Dinner at 6 pm in Fermanian Fellowship Hall

Followed by Lenten Vespers Service at 7 pm

Friday, March 6, 2015 Hamazkayin of RI presents

as part of its Genocide Centennial Commemoration “Historic Armenia after 100 Years” by Matthew Karanian

Aramian Auditorium 6 pm Free Admission Book Signing and Refreshments to follow

also on Friday, March 6, 2015 RIC Dept. of Music: Spring Choral Concert "Flight" in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide Victims

8 pm in Sapinsley Hall

Sunday, March 8, 2015

"Historical Highlights of Sts. Vartanantz Church" A special video presentation will take place after Church Services.

Mrs. Lillian Markarian has compiled a wonderful video highlighting many of our parishioners as they participated in our Church Activities during the mid 1980's. Please plan to join us as we

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reminisce some of the beautiful times our community has experienced.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

AYF/Homenetmen will host the Lenten Dinner at 6 pm in Fermanian Fellowship Hall

Followed by Lenten Vespers Service at 7 pm

Please visit the Armenian Martyrs’ Committee of RI’s website for ongoing information regarding

the Centennial Commemorations http://www.ammri.org

Visit our website for updated Church news http://www.stsvartanantzchurch.org

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ATTENION: High School & College Students

ARS EASTERN USA’S UNDERGRADUATE and LAZARIAN GRADUATE 2015 SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are now available. Website scholarship page

www.arseastusa.org. Deadline for submitting applications is April 1, 2015

PROVIDENCE ARS ‘ANI’ CHAPTER UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are now available. Must be a RI Resident and in second year

of college. Call KAREN PILLA – 274-1033 or email [email protected] Deadline for submitting applications is April 1, 2015.

VAROUJAN AND ROSE V. KARENTZ SCHOLARHIP: New Details to Follow.

The Vaughn Avedisian Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 within the Rhode Island Community Foundation to benefit students from Rhode Island to attend a non-profit post-secondary institution that offers either a two-year associate or a four-year college degree. The scholarships averaging $2,000 will be given annually. Your application must arrive by April 4, 2015 For further information and/or an application, please contact John Takian by emailing him at [email protected] 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 2014. 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, 2015.

Important Information re: the ARS film: Women of 1915

A CALL for PHOTOS of ARMENIAN WOMEN of 1915

In advance of a Rhode Island event to raise funds for the film production of Women of 1915 which focuses on

the plight of Armenian Women during the 1915 Genocide, the Providence Ani and Arax Chapters of the

Armenian Relief Society encourage all Rhode Island families to email scanned photos with name of the loved

one and the name of their ancestral home in historic Armenia for inclusion in a musical power point

presentation. Through a donation, all expenses will be paid and a DVD will be presented to all who provide

their photo by email to: [email protected]

For details and deadlines, call Manoog at 401-751-7511

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ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE

This year Armenians worldwide are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide that many believed to be the death-knell of the Armenian people. The narrative of the resilience of the Armenian people, the strength of the survivors through their faithfulness to their Lord is truly a miraculous story.

Special events are scheduled in Washington, D.C., May 7 to 9, 2015, that include an ecumenical prayer service, a Pontifical Divine Liturgy, memorial concert, and a banquet that will honor organizations and individuals who came to the aid of Armenian survivors. The Catholicoi, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, will be present to preside over the events. Armenians from all over the United States are expected to participate in solidarity and unity. In New York, commemorative events organized by the joint committee will take place on April 24, 25, and 26, including the annual gathering at Times Square.

ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE: NEW YORK METRO AREA EVENTS

In New York, commemorative events are being organized by the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America, Eastern Region, for the weekend of April 24 that will take place in New York City. On Friday evening, April 24, services will take place at both St. Vartan Cathedral and St. Illuminator’s Cathedral. A candlelight vigil will follow at the United Nations. On Sunday, April 26, a united Divine Liturgy, presided by Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, will take place in New York City, to be followed by a rally in Times Square that will include the participation of national public figures and cultural performances. The participation of all parish communities and organizations in the Eastern Region is expected to bring together many thousands of Armenian Americans to the “crossroads of the world.”

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**Important News from AMMRI regarding April 26th**

REMEMBRANCE OF THE 100th

ANNIVERSARY

OF THE 1915 ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

(NEW YORK CITY)

JOINT (UNITED) DIVINE LITURGY

AT ST. VARTAN CATHEDRAL (11:00AM)

and

TIMES SQUARE COMMEMORATION

“100 YEARS TO REMEMBER” (2:00PM)

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015

FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM WARWICK MALL

The Armenian Martyrs’ Memorial Committee of RI is inviting all

Armenians and friends to attend a joint (united) Divine Liturgy at St. Vartan

Cathedral followed by a Times Square Commemoration in New York City.

By virtue of his sincere generosity and passion, Mr. Aram Garabedian will be

making a donation to allow for free bus transportation for everyone who

wishes to make the journey to New York City that our beloved martyrs and

survivors deserve. For the past forty years, it has been his mission to inform

the public about the history of the Armenian Genocide. It is our duty to

celebrate our liturgy and then pay tribute to our martyrs and bring attention

to the world the horrors of the Armenian Genocide in 1915.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION ON APRIL 26, 2015

Bus reservations must be made by March 15, 2015.

First come, first serve!

Please call any of the following:

o Armenian Evangelical Church - Gail Bilizerian at 762-1967

o Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church office - 272-7712

o Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church office - 831-6399

For more info, visit our website at www.ammri.org.

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Bus departs at 7:00am from Warwick Mall, pole #15, past Firestone

building; 10 buses have been reserved.

2. There will be one stop on the way to New York City. Bus will stop at St.

Vartan Cathedral where the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00am.

Live video streaming will be available in Kavookjian Auditorium, the

outdoor courtyard is available for guests or you can remain on the bus.

3. At the conclusion of church services, a procession will begin and proceed to

Times Square. Sandwiches will be available from the Knights of Vartan.

4. If you are not able to walk, you may stay on the bus and you will be

transported directly to Times Square.

5. When the program concludes (around 4:00pm), you will go directly to your

bus and leave New York City.

6. There will be one stop on the way back to Warwick Mall.

7. Arrival time at Warwick Mall is estimated to be 9:00pm.

8. It is suggested that you bring a blanket and umbrella with you and a snack

if you wish. We will have water on the buses.

RSVP by March 15th

to the Church Office to reserve your bus seat for April 26

th

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On April 24th at 12 noon, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Martyrs' Monument [North Burial Ground] with the participation of Armenian Evangelical Church, Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church, and Sts. Vartanantz Church.

We sincerely hope that you will make every effort to attend.

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There will be no Church Services at Sts. Vartanantz Church on April 26th as we will be attending the "REMEMBRANCE OF THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1915 ARMENIAN GENOCIDE" in New York.

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ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE: NATIONAL EVENTS IN WASHINGTON

The national observance in the United States includes special events that will take place over a three-day period (May 7, 8, 9) in Washington, DC, that includes an ecumenical prayer service, a Pontifical Divine Liturgy, a memorial concert, and an awards banquet honoring those who helped the survivors. The Catholicoi, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, will be present to preside over the events. Armenians from all over the United States are expected to participate in solidarity and unity.

Learn more about the national observance in Washington at www.armeniangenocidecentennial.org.

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From the February 26th issue of Crossroads

ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM

This Saturday, February 28, we commemorate St. Cyril (315-386) of Jerusalem, a doctor of the church. St. Cyril had a pleasant and conciliatory disposition, but he lived at a time when bishops were embroiled in bitter controversies and were quick to condemn any attempts at compromises, even calling such attempts as treason. Sixteen years of his thirty-five years as a bishop were spent in exile. When a famine hit Jerusalem, he sold some of the possessions of the church to raise money for the poor starving people. He was condemned for selling church property and was banished. His best known work that has survived, “The Catechetical Lectures,” is believed to be one of the earliest systematic accounts of Christian theology. The lectures consist of an introductory lecture, followed by eighteen lectures on the Christian faith that were used during Lent for those preparing to be baptized on Easter, and five lectures on the sacraments to be used after Easter. The lectures have been translated into many languages, including English and Armenian, and are noted for their presentation of the Christian faith in a positive light and maintaining a balance between correct belief and holy action.

Thousands of pilgrimages would come to Jerusalem for Holy Week. Cyril instituted the liturgical forms for that week as they were observed in Jerusalem. A detailed account of Holy Week observances in Jerusalem in the fourth century is available thanks to a woman named Egeria (Etheria), believed to be a Spanish nun, who made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and kept a journal describing the liturgical practices at the various holy sites.

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SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON

Our journey through Great Lent continues. This Sunday, March 1, is the Sunday of the Prodigal Son. The parable of the prodigal son shows God’s fatherly love and eagerness to forgive those who repent. (See Bible reading above).

Light from light, generation and down, you came to seek out the wondering sheep of our nature which you carried together with the cross on your shoulder; purify us also from our sins.

Holiest of the holy, purifier of those who exist, you swept your house, purified the world from sins and having found your image in it you renewed it, renew us also from our ancient sins.

With the prodigal son we cry out to you, tender-hearted Father, we have sinned against heaven and before you, the purifier from sins; come out with love to meet us, embrace us with a kiss and purify us from our sins.

Holy Mother of God, fountain of life which flowed from the heavenly Eden, which watered the thirsting earth

with the Spirit’s wisdom, pray that we may be given a fountain of tears for the cleansing of our sins.

(From the Liturgical Canons of the Armenian Church for the Third Sunday of Lent, Sunday of the Prodigal

Son.)

THE SUNRISE SERVICE (AREVAKAL)

Although there are references to a Sunrise Service in the Armenian Church as early as the 7th century, the service as we know it today is the work of the 12th century Catholicos, St. Nerses Shnorhali (The Graceful) whose music and prayers have greatly enriched the Armenian Church.

During Lent the Sunrise Service, which traditionally took place on Wednesday and Friday mornings during Lent, takes place on Sundays immediately following the closed-altar Divine Liturgy.

Although the Church takes on a mournful demeanor during Lent, the Sunrise Service is quite joyous with its main theme being “light,” representing our Lord. The word light (looys) appears more than any other word throughout the service, whereas the word “darkness” (khavar) is used just once.

The service consists of four parts, or sets. Each one follows the same pattern starting with a hymn, followed by a litany by the deacon, and a prayer by the priest. Each set has a different theme. Readings are from the book of Psalms.

The joyful music of the hymns and the stirring words make this one of the most pleasant and spiritually uplifting services in the Armenian Church.

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This Sunday

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Repertoire will including the singing of Armenian songs in Armenian

and English by composers such as Hovhaness and Gomidas

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SAVE the DATE

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Learn more about the national observance in Washington at http://www.armeniangenocidecentennial.org