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1 Sept Oct Nov Dec 2008 Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Church 315 Church Street, Whitinsville, MA Tel: Fax: Rev. Fr. Aram Stepanian, Pastor

2 CHALICE A publication of: Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Church Rev. Fr. Aram Stepanian, Pastor Chairman: Chuck Gigarjian V. Chairman: Peter Bedigian Recording Secretary: Rick Kazarian Sunday Worship All Welcome Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (Soorp Badarak) 10:00 a.m. Sermon (English/Armenian) 11:00 a.m. Sunday School (Sept-June) 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy followed by fellowship and refreshments. Air Conditioned Sanctuary and Hall Treasurer: Assistant Treasurer: Corresp. Secretary: Advisors: Raffi Samkiranian Lucy Almasian Nancy Moscofian Will Whittlesey Roy Callan Magdy Faltaous NRA Delegates: Peter Bedigian Ladies Guild Carol Bedrosian Chairlady: Sunday School Co-Directors: Yeretzgin Margaret Lisa Hazerjian HEAVENLY KING, MAINTAIN THY CHURCH UNSHAKEN AND KEEP THE WORSHIPPERS OF THY NAME IN PEACE. Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Church 315 Church Street, Whitinsville, MA fax: Rev. Fr. Aram Stepanian, Pastor Direct office line: aram2@charter.net Web site: Inquiries: armenianchurch@verizon.net Sunday school armeniansunschool@hotmail.com Articles and suggestions for the Chalice please to Chalice1@charter.net or you can leave a printed copy in the church office. Please mark the envelope Chalice Article. Lisa Hazerjian Editor Page 2

3 Pastor s Message CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (Part II) Without proper Christian Education, a person, a family and a nation is lost. As secular education gives some direction to the individual, so does the Christian Education through the Bible and Church teaching gives the skill to live God s pleasing life. God says, "My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge, a people without understanding will come to ruin!" (Hos. 4:6, 14) Just to have the zeal for your church and your nation is not sufficient. Apostle Paul writing about his nation Israelites said, Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites are that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. (Rom. 10:1-2) Catholicos Aram I in his THE ARMENIAN CHURCH BEYOND THE 1700 th ANNIVERSARY book writes, The sense of being a missionary community which, due to internal and external reasons has almost been lost, should constantly sustain and guide the life and witness of our Church. The Church s mission must aim at transforming and building-up the community. It must deal particularly with issues and concerns related to Christian education, social diakona and evangelism. I consider these areas of our Christian life of primary importance. The future of our Church is not assured simply by perpetuating its structure and traditions, but by deepening the faith of its people through inner conversion and spiritual transformation. Our people urgently need such an inner purification in light of growing dominance of secular values and tends. (Page 18) Catholicos Aram I in his message says, Christian education is a compelling necessity for the Armenian Church. Starting from the early centuries, the Armenian Church has paid special attention to education. Indeed, beginning with the discourses of St. Gregory the Illuminator and continuing with the spiritual and intellectual work of the Holy Translators, and then the spiritual literature Page 3

4 Pastor s Message created by our church fathers during the Silver Age; beginning with the spiritual, moral and social teachings and canons of the Armenian Church and ending with its extensive humanitarian, evangelical and educational activity in Armenia, Cilicia and the Diaspora, there is eloquent proof of the deep concern and care tangibly displayed by our church with regard to the spiritual and moral education of the Armenian people. Christian education remains and must remain a priority within the scope of the Armenian Church s mission of faith. In this regard, we consider it important to underscore certain basic points, which constitute the special nature of the Christian education being carried out within the life of the Armenian Church. The Bible is the center of the Christian mission, teachings, rituals and, generally speaking, the Christian life. The spiritual and moral principles of the Bible are considered the cornerstone of Christian education for all times and all Christian peoples. However, the Bible finds its precise, true and full meaning and value in the common life of the church. Without Christian Education, there will be no Christian, that is no Christ-Like life, or Christian character built in the person. Again, our Catholicos emphasizes in his message, Being a true Christian requires a total identification with one s essence and existence, because it means consciously following Christ (Matthew 16:24) and putting on Christ, as characterized by the Apostle Paul (Romans 13:14). Therefore, Christian education is not just a transmission of knowledge; rather, it is the spiritual and intellectual making of an individual or a community, having Christ as the way, the truth, and the life (John 14: 6). This is why Christian education must be realized essentially as participation in the mission of faith of the mystical body of Christ, the church. Bible based Christian education will enable us to cope with the problems of the family, church, society and the world in general. How can a person, without proper teachings of the Word of God, know that the same God who created heaven and earth is a loving and caring God, who is interested in our well being. He understands our sorrows and grief, and He is able, willing and ready to help us out. The Catholicos, acknowledging the impotence of evangelism, sates. Page 4

5 Pastor s Message Evangelism, preaching, social service and other initiatives connected with the church s mission are, undoubtedly, mandatory for the spread of the Christian faith. However, among all these, the spiritual and moral formation of the Christian man or woman is an absolute necessity, as a precondition for the spiritual building of the church. The church, as a community of faith, is comprised of individuals. The church becomes strong and viable in the spiritual and moral sense, when its members have been molded through wholesome religion These days, religious education has assumed a more pronounced importance for churches. Indeed, the serious dangers brought about by globalization have begun to threaten the basic beliefs constituting the essence and foundation of Christianity. The man-centered standards and man-serving approaches of the world have begun to call in question the principles of the spiritual kingdom established by Christ. In today s world, when the spiritual kingdom of Christ and the material kingdom of man are in constant conflict, it is the urgent obligation of the church to arm Christians with the eternal truths and values of the Gospel. If we want to have saving knowledge and survive as a Christian nation, we have to have proper teaching of the Word of God. We have to have Christian Education if we want to know God, and have fellowship with Him. We have to have Christian Education if we want to know Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life, as our Catholicos says. We have to educate ourselves and the young generation from the Source of life-- the Word of God. Our forefathers gave their lives for it. Finally, to preach and evangelize the Word of God, the Gospel, is a command given by our Lord Jesus Christ, who said before His departure from this earth. "All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I will be with you always, to the very end of the age." (MT. 28:18-20) We have to armor our children with the Word of God. We have to teach them in season and out of season [we have] to do the work of evangelist, as the Apostle says. (II Tim. 4:2,5) And our Catholicos is challenging us by calling the 2008 THE YEAR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. Rev. Fr. Aram Stepanian Pastor Page 5

6 Sunday School Sunday School Starts September 21 It is that time again! Hope everyone had a wonderful summer and is ready for a new school year ahead. Sunday school will be starting September 21 st. The new Sunday school staff and faculty are looking forward to working with the children and parents. Yeretzgin Margaret and Lisa Hazerjian will be leading the way with many volunteers teaching classes, organizing children and family activities and our humanitarian efforts. We are looking forward to building a loving and spiritual rewarding community within our Sunday school with the children and their families. Of course this will take all of us working together so anyway you would like help is always appreciated. For us to accomplish our goals this year we will need parents and family members helping to get the children to Sunday School every week and on time, which is 10:00 am EST. Please try to have your children be prompt; the morning worship is an important part of the Sunday school curriculum this year. We are honored to have Joy Callan leading us for the morning worship. The first day of Sunday school which is September 21 is one you do not want to miss. After church, weather permitting, we will be going to Keown Orchards in Sutton for apple picking and then back to Der Hayr s and Yeretzgin s house for pizza and fun, fun, fun. From what we are hearing there may be a special visitor. Please join us for a great day of fun, food and fellowship! Here are just a few of the spectacular activities we have planned so far: Apple picking September 21 Crop Walk Oct 18 Mr. & Mrs. Bagdasarian s house Oct. 26 Christmas Play - Winter Bowl a thon Movie night Camp Haiastan family sleepover - Spring 09 Plus much more Page 6

7 Sunday School We have the Sunday School web page, thanks to Ani Gigarjian, where we will post all the activities, scripture lessons and much more. Go to and click the Sunday school link. We have our own account so watch for announcements in your inbox. Parents will be receiving a detailed letter and registration form in the mail in the coming weeks. Yeretzgin Margaret and Lisa Co-directors This group of men from Whitinsville, Worcester and vicinity, get together twice a week at Mom's restaurant "TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS OF THE WORLD. Once in a while Der Hayr surprises them with his visit. Keep up the good work boys. Page 7

8 Ladies Guild Ladies Guild Report by Carol Bedrosian The Ladies Guild met in May and June, the last two meetings before their summer break. Meetings will resume on Monday, September 8 at 6:00 pm with a potluck supper in the church hall. All women of the church are invited to attend, and may join the Guild if interested. In addition to our bi-annual election of officers, our June meeting included an end of year cookout at Joanne Khoury s. New officers elected for include President, Carol Bedrosian; Vice-President, Joanne Khoury; Recording Secretary, Martha Garabedian; Treasurer, Claire Malkasian; Corresponding Secretary, Armen Bagdasarian; Advisors, Alice Sagherian and Dona Nashawaty. Our thanks go to outgoing board members Recording Secretary, Joy Callan and Advisor, Nay Avakian. Over the summer, the Ladies Guild sponsored a table at the annual Picnic in the Park at the Whitinsville Community Center for July, 19, selling losh kebob and baked goods to the crowds. It was a very hot day, but successful, thanks to chairwoman Dona Nashawaty and her crew. The Guild also baked and sold lamajeune and choreg at the annual church picnic, as well as kept the hot pilaf, delicious salad, bread and khema coming to all our picnic guests. Once again, we were blessed with another fabulous day for food, weather, and community. As we head into fall, the Guild will be busy preparing for our annual church bazaar in December. There is much work to be done and the Guild is working towards making our kitchen the safest and most comfortable it can be to assist us in all that needs to be done with our aging, but dedicated, population. We welcome anyone who would like to learn Armenian cooking or help with bazaar food preparation. No experience is necessary. Please join us! Contact Carol Bedrosian at or carol@spiritofchange.org for information. Page 8

9 Picnic Picnic 2008 During a summer that seemed to provide more rain and clouds than sun we were once again blessed with blue skies, a pleasant breeze, and guests who praise the hospitality and warmth of our parish. Dismiss the fact that this year s picnic was our biggest financial success; more importantly it once again showed that when united in a common goal our community is second to none and there is nothing we can not achieve. Festive, joyous, are not only words that describe the day of the picnic but also reflect the working spirit of all of us who share in conversation and laughter while going about the difficult preparations for three days. Truly it is the spirit of fellowship. On behalf of Der Aram Stepanian and the Board of Trustees we express our appreciation to all of you for your donations, work, and ideas in making this day a wonderful success in the spirit it is meant to capture. Respectfully, Picnic Committee: Rick Kazarian Joanne Khoury Peter Bedigian Picnic - More than 1200 people enjoyed the picric with delicious meal and good fellowship under no cloud weather. Page 9

10 Picnic Digin Almas giving her final approval of the pilaf for the picnic. Looking on Yeretzgin Margaret and Diran. Trio serving the seniors, Celeste, Louisa and Michelle The Armenian Nursing Home seniors enjoying the hospitality of the church during the picnic. Page 10

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12 Picnic The famous triplets, Perry, Sossy and Zabel with their mother Jaime are enjoying a ride. The band from left to right, Bruce Gigarjian, John Berberian, Mal Barsamian, Jay Baronian and Steve Surabian. Page 12

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14 Car Wash Sunday School Holds Successful Car Wash By Alan Goshgarian On Saturday, May 24 our Sunday school held its second annual Car Wash for Karlen in the church parking lot. As you know Karlen Avetian is our Sunday school orphan friend from Armenia. Karlen and his mother Hasmik, live in an apartment in Yerevan, and we have been assisting Karlen for two years now. Karlen turned 11 years old in December. For his birthday, our children saved money (in the offering plate each week) and sent Karlen an abundance of paints, brushes and art supplies. Karlen s favorite class in school is art. The car wash was held from ten in the morning until two in the afternoon. Attendance was excellent, and the weather was beautiful. All of the children worked hard and had lots of fun splashing and chasing each other with sponges. Pizza was served for lunch. The cost per customer was whatever is in your heart, and our friends were very generous. The Sunday school raised nearly $800 (compared to $400 our first year). According to one young student who kept count, we washed about seventy cars. The Prelacy Orphan Program asks that we contribute $200 per year until our orphan is 18 years old. The surplus money raised this year will also help fund the Sunday school program, as well as be kept in reserve for Karlen. Even our youngest students have a clear understanding of the importance of helping friends that are less fortunate than us. Helping our orphan friends in Armenia is a valuable Christian lesson for our children. Page 14

15 Bazaar Update Silent Auction Update: By Ani Gigarjian It's NEVER too early to be thinking about our bazaar. This year, the silent auction table could really use your help. With our troubled economy, relying on businesses to contribute merchandise has become increasingly difficult. We are hoping that our parishioners can help by making a contribution to the silent auction table. Are you interested in making some type of a basket? Do you want to donate an item? Are you willing to donate, but are unsure of what to do? Do you have friends in "high places"? Do you work for a company that would donate some products? We have lots of ideas and have lots of items that we're looking for, so please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Please remember that if you frequent a business (haircut, oil change, manicure), you can consider asking them at your next appointment if they'd like to support our bazaar. It's always easier asking for a contribution if you're a current customer than if you're a total stranger. Let them know that their contribution is tax-deductible. Please contact Ani Gigarjian if you'd like to help in any way. She will have standard letters available that you can hand out to a potential donor. Thank you in advance for your consideration. As always, please don't wait...the earlier the better. Digin Almas, 101 years old, (young in spirit and body) picking "derev" (grape leaves) for yalanchy from Der Hayr's & Yeretzgin's back yard. Page 15

16 Summer Camp WHERE IN THE WORLD WERE THE KIDS THIS SUMMER? Do you know where you would have found a lot of Whitinsville kids this past summer...camp Haiastan!!! Over 15 people from the Whitinsville Church attended Camp Haiastan in Franklin this summer, whether as a camper, a counselor, a volunteer or a staff member. Day Campers included Aznive Gigarjian, Meline Markarian, Talia Markarian, Jack Whittlesey, Benjamin Laverdiere and Zachary Laverdiere. Overnight campers included Anoush Gigarjian and Charles Whittlesey. Alison Amorello, Armenag Antranigian and Aram Antranigian served as counselors for the summer. Bobby Gigarjian, Alan Goshgarian and Ani Gigarjian volunteered their time with the campers teaching them the basics about everything from Arts and Crafts, to nature and fishing. Bruce Gigarjian was part of an ensemble that provided live Armenian music to the children during their Saturday night dances. Finally, between Executive Director Roy Callan, Social Worker Claudia Antranigian and "you name it, I do it" Joy Callan, the camp has never run smoother! If you are interested in helping at Camp Haiastan or want more information about sending a camper for the 2009 season, please see Roy Callan or visit Page 16

17 Golf Tournament SOORP ASDVADZADZIN ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH of Whitinsville Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered and sponsors 9 th Annual Golf Tournament August 6, 2008 Held at the Blackstone National Golf Club Sutton, MA A Word of Thanks to All The Golf Committee would like to extend a special thanks to all who have most generously supported our Church Golf Outing over the past 8 years. Your generosity is only surpassed by your great spirit of support. We can only hope you have enjoyed this wonderful event as much as we enjoyed working with all of you. This event is one of the many events that we have brought forth to our members and friends for this year. We will be holding our annual bazaar on December 6 th. On behalf of Der Aram Stepanian, the Board of Trustees and all the members of the Church we thank you! GOD BLESS Page 17

18 Annual Golf Outing By David Papazian Golf Tournament On August 5, 2008 our Church hosted its 9 th Annual Golf Outing at the beautiful Blackstone National Golf Club in Sutton MA. This year we were fortunate to have the largest number of golfers in our 9 year history, (95). The weather was picture perfect and we had a spectacular day of fun and socialization. The day started at 11:00 am, with registration and lunch followed with the players practicing and catching up with old friends and relatives. All the players received a handsome golf shirt as a welcoming gift, given by the Church. Before the actual start of play all the golfers participated in a putting tournament in which Mark Malkasian was the winner. He received a nice prize of $ At 1:00 pm all the players started play on their designated hole, and then all the fun really began. Blackstone National then became Little Armenia for the next 4 hours. The group of players was led by our dear Der Aram. I would be willing to wager that most of you did not realize Der Aram was such a fine athlete. At the conclusion of the golfing we all joined each other for appetizers and drinks. WE enjoyed some delicious yalanchi made by: Joanne Khoury, Jeanne Papazian, Julia Petersen, Yeretskeen Margaret, Betty Jean Bedrosian, and Mary Amorello. Thank you very much ladies. In fact, the yalanchi was so good that we raffled some off and made $140. A steak dinner followed and then we gave out the awards to the winners. The most fun part of the evening activities were the raffles and a lively auction. It must be said that everyone of the 110 dinner guest were very supportive in our efforts to raise money for our church. We raised almost $7, on these two events. Over the past 9 years, we have been able to have raised over $100,000 for our beloved church. Our success is due to the wonderful generosity of all the great people past and present. I want to say THANK YOU to a special few with whom I would not have been able to complete this job. First of all my wonderful wife, Jeanne, who was my right arm in all this. Secondly to Joanne Khoury, who was my computer specialist and also special thanks to Betty Jean and Ashley Bedrosian for all their help. Most of all to all those who where contributors as sponsors and all those who gave gifts. In addition, a special thanks to Der Hayr for all his support and encouragement. Thank you very much. Hope to see you all next year was we will be celebrating our 10 th year. Bring some new friends and let us make the 10 th year the biggest and best year ever yet. Page 18

19 Golf Tournament Winners Score 1. Ken Redding, Gary Iacovellie, Rick Clark David Sampson Gerry Papazian, Richard Hogan, Paul Lombardo, John Kasparian Krikor Sabounjian, James Kalousdian, Mark Kazanjian, Chuck Bichajian 63 Last Place David, Ricky & Peter Bedrosian, Paul Mandrafrino Longest Drive Hole #16 Tom Yaylaian Sr. Closest to the pin Hole #3 Rich Kenderian 5 3 Closest to the pin Hole #11 Steve Tomasian 6 6 Closest to the pin Hole #13 Sib Hashian 7 1 Auction items Red Sox box seats 4 Celtic Tickets Lodge 3 Celtic Tickets Lodge 2 Patriot Tickets- 2 Patriot Tickets 4 Cigars 4-some round-blackstone Nat l GC Backgammon board from Armenia Donated by Anthony Amorello George Kermudjian George Kermudjian Golf Committee Robert Khederian Golf Committee BL Nat l Golf Club Der Aram & Margaret Raffle prizes Donated by l night stay at Marriott Cambridge Kafal family 4-some round-blackstone National GC BL.Nat l Golf Course ½ case of assorted wines Golf Committee ½ case assorted wines w/wine rack Golf Committee 1 case of Armenian beer Golf Committee Box of golf balls Zackary Papazian Box of golf balls Zackary Papazian Celtic t-shirt Tri Star Sportswear Armenian brandy (brought from Armenia) George & Joanne Khoury $50 gift.cert. Catherine Michaels Hair Salon Kozelian family $50 gift.cert.. Catherine Michaels Hair Salon Kozelian family Spa basket $100 value Bruce & Ani Gigarjian Bosch power drill Peter & Celeste Bedigian Page 19

20 After 14 years Der Hayr returns to the golf course,with Koko, Arsen and Jack. Buma Funeral Home Archie Punjab Missakian Bruce & Dona Nashawaty HOLE SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS UniBank for Savings Golf Tournament Gerald & Joan Papazian Vahan Martirosian Omni Control Tech Inc/Peter & Celeste Bedigian James & Priscilla Altoonian Robert Khederian SILVER SPONSOR Collaborative Staffing Solutions/Bruce&Ani Gigarjian Russell Khederian Joy & Roy Callan Dr Harry & Charlene Goshgarian Harry s Famous Pizza Paul Hekemian E. Osterman Gas Service Harry & Carol Simonian Stepan & Chris Kanarian In Memory of Serop & Nectar Arakelian Anthony Amorello & Sons Inc Carol Tosoonian Carr Funeral Home John Kasparian Greg s Fruit Packing Company Steven Tomasian Rev. Krikor Sabounjian Munjian Hill Market & Hagop Antranigian Gary Aprahamian Irving Orrell Claudia Harry Butch Simonian Jr Mark & Cindy DerMugrditchian Rosalie Schweinfurth Milford Federal Savings Steven Pucci Enterprise Painting Guy Asadoorian Larry & Vanessa Ovian Norman Silver Raffi Samkiranian Gary & Susan Wood Eagle Electric Dick Hogan Page 20

21 2008 Picnic Performance By The Siroun Dancers Siroun Dancers What a beautiful day it was... the sun was shining and the wind was blowing just enough to make the red, blue and orange scarves dance in the air. It was the day of the Picnic and as some were busy outside with the festivities the Siroun and Sirounig Dancers were getting costumes on inside the church anticipating their next big Picnic performance. The girls did two dances. The first dance showed off our newest members, "The Sirounigs" and boy were they cute!! They wore the original costumes made by one of our talented Siroun moms, Ani Gigarjian. You could feel the excitement in the air when they marched out with their "anoushig" smiles! The second dance was more challenging for our Siroun Dancers but they did it with grace. Our soloist Nairi Bekiarian gave a spectacular performance as well. All in all the girls did an amazing job. Thank you again Soorp Asdvadsadzin for allowing us to share our cultural pride with you through dance. We hope you enjoyed the show as much as we enjoyed presenting it to you! With love, Kristi Markarian (Director/Choreographer of the Siroun Dancers) Page 21

22 Congratulations CONGRATULATIONS Michela Mammola, Der Hayr & Yeretzgin s granddaughter graduated from Matignon High and will attend Suffolk University. We wish her God's blessings. In the picture Michela with her mother Seta and dad Bob Mammola. CONGRATULATIONS Grace Rose Stepanian Born August 1 parents Ara and Rene Stepanian and granddaughter of Der Hayr & Yeretzgin. Page 22

23 Obituaries OBITUARIES COME TO ME, ALL YOU WHO ARE WEARY AND BURDENED, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST. Matthew 11:28 Hayr Soorp Oshagan Minassian Father Oshagan was born and raised in Aleppo, Syria; son of Karnik & Sirvart Minassian. His elementary and secondary education was at the Haygazian High School in Alleppo. He studied at the Armenian theological Seminary in Antelias, Lebanon; earning his B.A. He was transferred to the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem where he was ordained a celebrate Priest. He came to the United States and served several churches. He terminated his active Pastorate in l955 because of a spinal cord injury. When we consecrated our church, November 24, 1957 we did not have a permanent parish priest assigned to serve the community. Very Rev. Fr. Oshagan Minassian was asked to come to Whitinsville to form a church choir and perform various duties until our church was assigned a priest. Under his tutelage a choral group was organized and performed its first concert in April Father Oshagan taught us the Divine Liturgy and its meanings and introduced us to the Rites and ceremonies of our church. We were all novices in the ways of the church and were excited to have such a teacher with us during our formative years. Father Oshagan holds a Masters Degree in Religious Education (1962), a Ph.D. in Church History, (l974), and a Masters Degree in Music )l982) from Boston University. In appreciation for his work and choral activities, Hayr Soorp received many letters of recognition and plaudits from both professional individuals and institutions and citations from the Union of Composers of Armenia in l986 and from the Ministry of Culture in Armenia in l994. Father Oshagan was the director of the choir and founder of the Erevan Choral Society. We will truly miss his annual concerts of both Armenian folk and Christmas music. Leo DerKosrofian, 82, entered into eternal rest April 1, Our sympathies to his wife, Mary (Tomasian) DerKosrofian, his son, Michael L. DerKosrofian and wife Michelle; a sister, Thelma Kooyomjian, His brothers, Diran DerKosrofian and Levon DerKosrofian. Yeretzgin Azniv DerTorossian, 81, entered into eternal rest April 9, Our sympathy to her son, Raphael S. DerTorossian, and her many nieces and nephews in Argentina and California. Victoria Nectar Maronian, 71. entered into eternal rest May 17, Our sympathies to her husband, Zareh Maronian, her son Stephen Maronian and his wife Lisa, and her sister, Margeret Hougasian. Mooshek Ovian, 96, entered into eternal rest May 30, Our sympathies to his daughter Sonya Cure, his sons Richard Ovian and Robert Ovian, and his sister Verkin Naroian. Verkin Arakelian, 93 entered into eternal rest July 11, Our sympathies to her brother Arakel Arco Arakelian, her sisters, Katherine Katchy Yobst, Nancy and her husband, George Gigarjian and Carol Tosoonian. Our condolences to the families of the deceased. Page 23

24 Memorial Donations Memorial Donations THE RIGHTEOUS MAN WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER. Psalms 112:6b Memorial Donations in Memory of Victoria Maronian Zareh Maronian, W. Palm Beach, Fl. Margaret Hougasian Pauline E. Hagopian Thelma, Carol, Laura, George Jaffarian George & Angel Bezdekian. New York Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Jaffarian Pauline & Sandra Ovian Margaret Jaffarian Albert & Mary Jaffarian Michael & Cina Kajoian Scott & Barbara Haeffner Mary Minassian John & Louise Toromanian Peter & Celeste Bedigian Carol Tosoonian Suzanne Bedrosian Edward & Pauline Naroian Alice Sagherian Margarette Ovian & Family Rose Ovian John Maronian, Silva Saghazarian & Ani Dona Nashawaty Gurjian, California Total $1, In lieu of Flowers in Memory of Leo Der Kosrofian Mrs. Mary DerKosrofian Diran& Susana Der Kosrofian Andre & Kristen Markarian Northbridge Police Assoc/ Aram & Lucy Sisoian Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sahagian Louise Harabedian Mrs. Mitchell Mekaelian Alice Sagherian George & Nancy Gigarjian Ted & Vivian Nigro Carol Tosoonian Mr. Harry & Ms. Grace Kazrian Mr. & Mrs. Paul Arakelian Nancy Moscofian Sylvia Bedrosian Commerce Inc. Webster, Ma. Shirley Demagian Ann Samkiranian Mrs. Pauline & Ms. Sandra Ovian Jack & Nazely Avakian Peter & Sippy Andonian Linda & Magdy Faltaous Judith Kowalik Carol Enterline Suzanne Bedrosian Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Goff Susan Der Sarkisian Sara Barsamian Rose Malkasian Pauline Hagopian Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bagdasarian Dona Nashawaty Mary & Varky Arakelian Lillian Malkasian Total $1, Page 24

25 Memorial Donations In Lieu of Flowers in memory of Yeretzgin Azniv Der Torossian Knarig Aboyan Tamara Boghosian John & Araksie Kourkounian Anne & Krikor Keikian Alice Sagherian Suzann Bedrosian (Saugus Ma.) Andre & Kristy Markarian Mark & Veron Sagherian Carol Tosoonian Agnes Tebeau Ann & Marie Zanchetti Peter & Celeste Bedigian Vivian & Ted Nigro Agnes Spratt Joe & Margo Montecalvo Jack & Nazely Avakian Elizabeth Telian Mr. Harry & Ms. Grace Kazqarian Sylvia Bedrosian Enoch & Claire Malkasian Roxi & Irene Tiberian Lucy Bedrosian Mr. & Mrs. Sebouh Kalousdian Jerry & Armen Bagdasarian Martha Garabedian Pauline Hagopian Ann Samkiranian Carol & Michella Bedrosian & Kevin Curtis Dona Nashawaty Suzanne Bedrosin Barbara L. Baljian Hagop & Claudia Antranigian Nancy Moscofian George & Joanne Khoury Annie Malkasian Mr. & Mrs. Ted Torosian Susan DerSarkisian Dot and Paul Arakelian Virginia Leighton Mary & Varkis Arakelian Nishan & Vickie Ovian Sara Barsamian Lillian Malkasian Peter & Sippy Andonian Sarah Nadjarian Alice Ovian Mrs. Pauline & Ms. Sandra Ovian Shirley Demagian Total $1, Memorial Donations in Memory of Mooshek Ovian Mrs. Margaret Ovian, Scottsdale, AZ Mrs. Verken Naroian Mike & Mary Bradford Mrs. Alice Ovian & family Linwood, Ma. Virginia Leighton & Joanne Knapik & family Harry & Norma Megerdichian, & Lori, Jaelyn & Eddie Krikorian Karnig & Dana Ovian St. Pierre Manufacturing Corp. Richard Ovian Donald & Diane Radcliffe, Tarpon Springs, Fl. Ann & Steve Ovian, Crystal River, Fl. Bill & Barbara Beane Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Benton Bill Preston Neal & Linda Ratcliffe Daniel & Marjorie Shea David T. Maruca, Tampa, Fl. Stephen & Sosie Megerdichian George & Mary Frankian Nish & Vicky Ovian Alice Ovian, E Douglas, Ma. Mary & Alan Silva, Sarasota, Fl. Paul Laconte Mr. & Mrs. Enoch Malkasian Linda & Steve Bauman Heather & John Petruney Joy Schoenfeldt Maryann Mastrorio Narj & Darlene Wahlstrom Janice Evers Michael & Adrienne Ovian, Boynton Beach, Fl. Total $1, Page 25

26 Memorial Donations In Lieu of Flowers in Memory of Verkin Arakelian Nicole & William Whittlesey & Family, Victoria Bedigian John & Barbara Berberian, Andre & Kristy Markarian, Gerald & Joan Papazian Vernon Ahmadjian & Janice Johnson Gary Goshgarian, Rose Dagirmanjian Mr. & Mrs. Robert Alex Raffi Samkiranian Nancy Moscofian Carol Tosoonian Ms. Grace Kazarian Scott & Rita Wallen Mr. & Mrs. David Papazian Mrs. Queeney Boghosian Mr. & Mrs. Harry Simonian Joe & Margo Montecalvo Mr. & Mrs. Varkis Arakelian Ms. Gloria & Mrs.Bruce Ahmadjian Vartan Torosian Pauline & Sandra Ovian Mr. & Mrs. Kachadoor Berberian Sharkey Tahakian Alice Sagherian Sylvia Bedrosian Mr & Mrs George Gigarjian & Charles and Rose, Vaughn Garabedian, Tamara, Maynard & Robert Gigarjian, Family Jim & Priscilla Altoonian Joseph & Lucy Almasian Roxie & Irene Tiberian Barbara Papazian George Arakelian Celeste & PeterBedigian Cina & Mike Kajoian Margaret Hougasian Agnes Tebeau Hagop & Claudia Antranigian Mr. & Mrs. Magdy Faltaous Harry Kazarian Jack & Nazely Avakian Margaret Shenian Martha B. Garabedian Grace M. Hatfield Suzanne Bedrosian Gary & Janis Arvanigian Agnes Samara Barbara & Ralph Hovanesian Mr. & Mrs Paul Arakelian Ms. Helen Dagirmanjian John & Araksie Kourkounian Bruce & Ani Gigarjian & Family Moses G. Arakelian Kenneth Shenian Sebouh & Margaret Kalousdian Shirley Demagian Ann Samkiranian Peter & Sippy Andonian Pauline E. Hagopian Sarah Twomey Carol Bedrosian & Kevin Curtis Julia Peterson Mary Almasian Rick Kazarian Ted & Vivian Nigro Lillian Malkasian Mr. & Mrs. Enoch Malkasian Peter Bedigian Sr. Rosalie Schweinfurth Mrs. Grace Kazarian Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bagdasarian Julia Garabedian Sara Barsamian Dona Nashawaty Rose Malkasian Virginia Leighton Almas Boghosian Susan Der Sarkisian Mr. & Mrs. Ted Torosian Vicky & Nish Ovian Annie Malkasian Peter Mouradian Armand & Joanne Hidirsah Total $3, Page 26

27 Memorial Donations in Memory of Solomon & Nectar Ovian Margaretta Ovian & family Memorial Donations Memorial Donations in Memory of Rt. Rev. Oshagan Minassian John & Araxie Kourkounian Jack & Nazely Avakian Mr. Harry & Ms. Grace Kazarian Memorial Donation in Memory of Sarkis Kachigian George Mooradian Memorial Donation in Memory of Harry Ahlijanian Dona Nashawaty The above donations are greatly acknowledged and appreciated. -Der Hayr and the Board of Trustees Correction and our apologies In the 50th book it was overlooked that Debbie Bedrosian was also a Sunday School director from We apologize and thank her for her contribution to the Sunday School. We received the new Divine Liturgy books to replace the old ones. If you wish to donate books in memory of your loved ones, the names will be printed on the inside cover of the book, for a contribution of $15.00 for each book. The quantities are limited so please call the church ASAP Thank you. Church secretarial The church would like to reinstate our practice of dedicating a commemorative plaque in the foyer in memory of our departed loves ones. The cost of each plaque is $200. Please contact the church office at if you are interested. The Chalice is sent to you free of charge; any contribution to cover the cost of printing and postage will be greatly appreciated. You will be acknowledged, unless requested otherwise, in the next issue of The Chalice. Please call Alice Sagherian at with any questions. Thank you. If you would like to donate flowers for the altar, perhaps in memory of a loved one, please contact Alice Sagherian for information. Additionally, if you would like to host a fellowship hour, please contact Yeretzgin Margaret for available dates. Thank you. Chalice Donations Sarkis & Ann Kachigian Susan Shamshoian Christiansen Barbara Chandler Page 27

28 Bowling with Yeretzgin Margaret, Whittlesey and Markarian families. Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Church 315 Church Street Whitinsville, Massachusetts U.S. Postage Paid PERMIT # 78 Whitinsville, MA 01588