Etching by Vartkes Kaprielian Publication of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church 402 Broadway, Providence, Rhode Island 02909 Archpriest Fr. Gomidas Baghsarian, Pastor Rev. Fr. Kapriel Nazarian, Assistant Pastor Office:401.831.6399 Hall:401.831.1830 F ax:401.351.4418 E-mail:info@stsvartanantzchurch.org Website: stsvartanantzchurch.org Vol. L No. 5 May 2015 SAVE the DATE His Holiness, Aram 1, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia May 30, 2015 Sts. Vartanantz Church Providence Hrashapar Service at 4 pm His Holiness, Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Details of Vehapar's visit will be forthcoming in a Special Issue of the Gantegh
Palm Sunday Der Gomidas giving his Karoz
Trunpatzek Der Kapriel with Vartges Engustian, the Godfather of the Curtain Opening of the Curtain by the Godfather of the Curtain Vartges Engustian
Holy Thursday --- Washing of the Feet
Betrayal of Jesus --- Khavaroom
Good Friday --- Commemoration of Christ s Burial
Easter Sunday
Homenetmen Easter Dinner
The Annual Tri-Church Dinner and Fellowship was held on March 26th in our Fermanian Fellowship Hall. Our Clergy Der Gomidas, Der Shnork, Der Kapriel and Badveli Dr.Ara along with members of the respective Board of Trustees / Parish Council, our NRA Delegates, and their spouses enjoyed a delicious Lenten meal prepared by Seta Tarbinian, Marlen Vichabian, and Berjouhie Hovagimian, and their helpers - Anahid Khatchadourian, Margaret Stepanian and Shoghig Tavitian. It was a wonderful evening of fellowship. Mr. Hagop Khatchadourian, Chairman Board of Trustees of Sts. Vartanantz Church Mrs. Gail Bilizerian, Chairwoman - Board of Trustees of Armenian Evangelical Church Mr. John Kazarian, Chairman Parish Council of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE NATIONAL EVENTS IN WASHINGTON Thursday, May 7, 2015 Ecumenical Service, 7 pm Friday, May 8, 2015 Concert of Armenian Music at 8 pm Saturday, May 9, 2015 Divine Liturgy at 10 am Saturday, May 9, 2015 Reception and Banquet, 6 pm Those planning to attend the WASHINGTON EVENTS should make their hotel reservations and ticket purchases immediately; also, each person is to notify the Church Office of their planned attendance. Learn more at: http://www.armeniangenocidecentennial.org ************************************************************** Please Join Us for Adult Bible Study on Monday Evenings at 7 pm Sts. Vartanantz Church Outreach Fund Please consider making a donation to the Sts. Vartanantz Church Outreach Fund. This program s purpose is to provide financial help for those parishioners who have fallen on hard times. All donations should be designated for the Outreach Fund. Also, please note if you would like your donation to remain anonymous. Recently Received Donations Everett Marabian and Family $ 500 in Loving Memory of Rose Marabian Anonymous $ 100 Mrs. Ann Tikoian $ 50 in Honor of Lucy Kanarian's 90th Birthday The Palms for Palm Sunday were donated by the Mantaian Family in Loving Memory of Peter Mantaian and 1st Lt. Charles Yaghoobian Easter Altar Candles Peter and Charlene Bannon in Loving Memory of Anna and John Basmajian Altar and Easter Flowers Ms. Margaret Stepanian in Loving Memory of Harry and Baidzar Stepanian, and Humar Markarian
Donations Mr. Vartges Engustian $ 500 in appreciation for being the Godfather of the Opening of the Curtain Emdjian Family $ 300 in loving memory of Ani Emdjian Mr. Richard Magarian $ 200 The Ararat Association $ 100 in the spirit of Easter Mr. Garo Emdjian $ 100 in loving memory of Ani Elora Emdjian Stephen and Aedan Markarian $ 20 in appreciation for Holy Thursday/Washing of Feet Following Donations were designated for the Gantegh Mrs. Lucy Almasian $ 30 Parishioners If you would like to receive your issue of the Gantegh electronically, please forward your email address to the Church Website: mail to:info@stsvartanantzchurch.org This would help to defray our costs greatly. We appreciate your consideration. Our Sincere Gratitude to Archpriest Fr. Gomidas Baghsarian and Rev. Fr. Kapriel Nazarian for their participation in our beloved Ani's special funeral service and also for their kind support to our family, especially to Ani's broken hearted Dad, Osheen. Also, many thanks to all for their sympathy cards, flowers and kind and comforting words during this very difficult time. The Emdjian Family If you and your family would like to host the Sunday Fellowship following Church Services, please call the Church Office at 401-831-6399 to reserve a specific Sunday in memory of a loved one, or in celebration of a special occasion. Spiritual Bouquet Cards are available for Prayers for Healing or Deceased These cards are to be sent by you to the family indicating your intentions. They may be obtained at the Pangal or from the Church Office. Donation for the cards is $10 each. Please complete the appropriate form with the requested information so that Der Hayr may offer Silent Prayers for the individual(s) at the appropriate time during the Divine Liturgy. Requiem Services May 3 Isabel Ashukian; Marion Bramley; Helen Chakoian; Zaroohi Cheteyan; Marie Diarbian; Khatchadour Donoyan; Milton Gelenian; Mary, Paul and Zartig Goshgarian and Hripseme and Melkon Boranian; Manouel Kazanjian; Yeghsig and Harry Mahdesian; Claire Manasian; Mesrob Mesrobian; Violet Samuelian; Martin Sherestanian; Garabed, Tarviz, Michael Manoog, Anna and Beatrice Topalian; Rose Toumasian and Peter Marsoubian; Ramella, Sarkis,Varad, Louise, Nora, Khatchig and Yegsig Varadian; Levon Vartan May 10 George David Adoian and Adoian and Sarkisian Families; Araxi, Jack, Minas Sirpouie, Hroutoon, Sirapie and Stephan Atamian; Ardashes Atamian; Haig and Mariam Barmazian; Sarkis Jean Chamalian; Deceased Members of the Ladies' Guild; Paul Dolbashian; Nishan Elmasian; Florence and Harry Garabedian; Arch Deacon Arshavir Harmaian; Siroon and Hagop Harootunian; Anahid and Haroutune Hindoyan, and Yervant and Nora Ishkanian; Mary Markarian; Michael Markarian, Sr.; Mariam and Stepan Mesrobian and Mary McGowan; Dickran and Yeghsa Nahabedian; Harry and Rena Tavanian; Ronald Tomasian; Richard "Dick" Zorabedian
May 17 Charles A. Adoian; Mariam, Varteres and Yeghsa, John and Sarah, Edward and Rose, Henry and Celia, and Harry and Irene Aharonian; Harry Bagdasarian; Zakar, Mushek Zartar and Charles Bogoian; Raffi Derderian; Krikor Diarian, Diramayr Asnik Donikian and Altheah Kouyoumjian; Levon and Christine Der Sahagian; Nevart, Hovannes and Arshalouys Donabedian; Rev. Yeghishe and Yeretzgin Negtar Gasparian; Khachkatoon and Markar Khimatian and Khimatian and Mooradian Families; Krikor, Azadoohie, Peter Jr. and Peter Koshmatian Sr.; George, Bedros and Mairiam Navoian, Mel and Elizabeth Sarkisian, and George, Manoog and Hegna Marashian; Vernas Simonian May 24 Harry Garabedian; Krikor and Baizar Garabedian; Esgouhi Hajian; Charles "Chuckie", Goldie and Paul Haroian, Sr.; Aram Joharjian, and Aharonian, Aronian, Kelengian, and Tarbinian Families; Peter, Gertrude and Audrey Kaloustian; Stepan, Hripsime, Vasken, Mary, Aghavni and Paul Kanarian; Albert Meldonian; Varteni Peligian; Emma Petrosova; Sarkis "Garo" Tarbinian; Charles Garabed, Bayzar and Nazelie Varadian; Nelly Ayvasian Yervant May 31 No Church Services --- Pontifical Divine Liturgy for all New England Churches at St. Stephen's Church in Watertown June 7 Arpine Aznavorian; Alice Bagian; Setrag and Okia Balemian; Charles Bargamian; Aram Peter, Hunazant, Armenag and Peter K. Bedigian; Michael Der Manouelian; Maragaret Bedrosian Diggle; Harold Goodwin; Hamayag Kahrimanian; Ohannes, Hermena, Peter and Albert Malkasian; Sarkis Movsesian; Melkon, Miriam and Santoogt Rafaelian; Hovanes, Siroon, Arthur, Margaret, June and Gabriel Surabian, and Antranig, Varant and Lalezar "Lolly" Surabian Varjabedian; Manuel Tavitian and Dionysia (Soula) Tavitian June 14 Rosalie Ahilijanian; Kazar Aramian; Dr. Edward A. Dayian; Arshag, Tarviz,Richard and Geraldine Gudoian; Sarah Kachadourian; Armenouhi Kanarian; Hagop, Anna, and Mary Kasparian, Lucy Nezemian and Harry Kachougian; Ousanna Kazandjian; Verkin and Agop Kessimian; Antranik Khatchadourian; Rahel Kodos; Kachadour Melikian and M. Allen Shartzer; Mesia and Hyganoush Michaelian; Mardiros Serabian; Stepan Stepanian; Genieve Takian June 21 Azniv Killerjian Aposhian; Adrina Baligian; Parazem Dagermandjian; Khatchik Emdjian; Tamar and Manoog Engustian; Giragos Manoog Giragosian and John Ornazian; Katherine Manoogian; Donig, Varvar and Mary Markarian, and Thomas Sr.,Thomas Jr. and Margaret DePalma; Sarkis and Pereza, Peter and Barbara, Sarkis and Ruth, and Sarkis Matoian; Haig Varadian June 28 Anna Kashmanian; Serob Tahmassian; Lucia Tamamian; Ohannes and Elizabeth Tavanian; Peter B. Tikoian Eternal Rest Ann Hatzpanian Entered into Eternal Rest on March 22, 2015 Sophie Nalbandian Downs Entered into Eternal Rest on April 1, 2015 Fortieth Day Remembrance The Fortieth Day Requiem Service for Ann Hatzpanian will be said on May 3, 2015 The Fortieth Day Requiem Service for Sophie Nalbandian Downs will be said on May 10, 2015 Please Note There will be no Church Services on May 31st as we will be attending the Pontifical Badarak at St. Stephen's Church Attention Deadline for the submission of articles, pictures etc. to the Gantegh for publication is the 15th of the month prior to the issue. Please adhere to the deadline and email your submissions [alice@stsvartanantzchurch.org] as this facilitates the editing process. Thank you for your cooperation. Der Hayr and the Board of Trustees Please visit our website at http://www.stsvartanantzchurch.org for information regarding our Sunday and Armenian Schools, Church organizations, upcoming events as well as general information regarding your Church
Calendar of Events Sts. Vartanantz Church May 3 ARS "Arax" Mother's Day Dinner --- Aramian Auditorium 1 pm May 7-9 National Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration in Washington D.C. 5 May 14 ARS "Arax" Hampartzoom Celebration Dinner in Fermanian Fellowship Hall May 16 Mourad Armenian School Graduation Aramian Auditorium May 17 May 21 Sunday School Graduation following the Divine Liturgy ARF "Khanasor" Picnic in the Church Parking Lot 1 pm AYF Jrs Talent Show and Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser in Aramian Auditorium May 29 Aram Vehapar's Pontifical Banquet --- Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA May 30 Youth Seminar with Aram Vehapar --- Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA Aram Vehapar's Pontifical Visit to Providence; "Hrashapar" service, Reception, Q & A May 31 Pontifical Divine Liturgy @ St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, MA ---- No Church Services @ Sts. Vartanantz Church AYF-YOARF OLYMPIC GAMES hosted by the Providence "Varantian" Chapter of the AYF this September 3-7, 2015 We are kindly asking all community members to volunteer your time and talents to make this weekend a great success! In addition to attending the Athletic, Social and Commemorative Events of the weekend, we need your assistance also. An email will be sent to you in early May, and we ask that you reply with your pertinent information. Or please complete one of our Volunteer information forms available at Church. We look forward to a wonderful Labor Day Weekend as we reflect the spirit and commitment of those before us during this most important year! Respectfully, Providence "Varantian" 2015 AYF-YOARF Olympics Steering Committee Reserve the Dates: July 20 24 Time: 9 am 3 pm each day For Children Ages 4-11 Join us as we explore God s Awesome Creation! A week full of fun, learning and making great friends Exploring the Bible through: Arts & Crafts Field Trips Games Singing Daily Prayer And so much more! Registration Packets coming soon!
Pontifical Banquet Friday, May 29, 2015 The Westin Hotel Waltham In Honor of His Holiness Aram I visit to Greater Boston, a community-wide dinner banquet will be held in his honor on Friday, May 29 at the Westin Waltham Hotel. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm and will include a cocktail reception, dinner and program, and His Holiness Aram I Pontifical remarks. Reservations are required at a donation of $150 per person. For reservations, or inquiries, please email vehaparbanquet@gmail.com with the following information: Number of reservations ($150 per reservation) Name of all guests Mailing address Payment can be made payable and sent to: St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church 38 Elton Avenue Watertown, MA 02452
Locally, please contact Garo Tashian [401-450-7103] if you have any questions or are interested.
Important Dates to Remember May 3 ARS "Arax" Mother's Day Dinner May 7-9 May 14 May 16 May 17 May 21 May 29 May 30 May 31 National Armenian Centennial Commemoration ARS "Arax" Hampartzoom Celebration Dinner Mourad Armenian School Graduation Sunday School Graduation ARF Khansor Picnic AYF Jrs Talent Show/Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Pontifical Banquet in Waltham, MA Pontifical Visit to Providence Pontifical Badarak at St. Stephen's Church, Watertown