Ձայն -Voice

Volume XV| Issue 7| /July 2015

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Bill Sahatdjian, Chair 438-4233H

Levon Baladjanian, Vice-Chair 439-6601H

Mary Ekmalian, Secretary 1.310.291.3550C

Lauren Sarabian, Asst. Secretary 493-2900W

Hagop Krioghlian, Treasurer 439-0865W Berj Apkarian 324-7847H

Ara Jierian 436-0291H

Michael Sarabian 493-2900W

Warren Paboojian 433-1859H

DELEGATES

Berj Apkarian 324-7847H

Arakel Arisian 260-2070C

Varoujan Der Simonian 224-1000W

Hagop Krioghlian 439-0865W

Serpouhie Messerlian 298-0445H

Bill Sahatdjian 438-4233H

Mark Shirin 226-5318W

LADIES’ GUILD

Virginia Sarabian, Chair 486-1637 H

MEN’S SOCIETY

Richard Bedoian, Chair 264-7734H

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Garo Poladian, Chair 237-8230W

ADMINISTRATION

Nazik Arisian, Secretary 486-1141W

nazik.arisian@holytrinityfresno.org

Hagop Ohanessian, Office Assistant

hohanessian@outlook.com

Diana Shirin, Volunteer Coordinator

dshirin@outlook.com

Tomas Santoyo, Custodian 355-0816C

CHOIR

Shoghig Papoyan Aladjian, 277-0888H

Director 304-0888C

Serpouhie Messerlian, Chair 298-0445H

ORGANIST

Naira Shahsouvarian 323-0457

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sato Sanikian, Superintendent 486-0111

Leslie Antazo, Secretary 486-0111

YOUTH GROUP

Jason Davis 433-7066

WEDDING COORDINATOR

Lucille Gahvejian 431-4534H

gahvejian@aol.com

Ս. Երր րդութ ւն Հայաստանեայց Առաքելական

Մայր ԵկեղեցիHoly Trinity Armenian Apostolic Mother Church

2226 Ventura Street - Fresno, California 93721

– Parish Priest

- Fr. Vahan Gosdanian E-mail: dervahan@holytrinityfresno.org (559) 492-3423 H (559) 260-6556 C

OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM

Church: (559) 486-1141 - FAX: (559) 486-1939

Sunday School (559) 486-0111

www.holytrinityfresno.org

Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate 818-248-7737

Executive Council Representative - Deacon Mark Shirin 559-265-4326

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Pastor’s Message

TRANSFIGURATION

OF OUR LORD

JESUS CHRIST

"As they watched, His appearance changed

so that His face shone like the sun and His

clothing became dazzling white." Mt. 17:2

Jesus, along with Peter, James, and his brother John went to

the top of Mount Tabor for His daily meditation and prayer. The dis-

ciples were very tired and could not stay awake while Jesus began

His meditation and prayer. Suddenly, His appearance changed so

that His face shone like the sun and His clothing became dazzling

white.

And then Moses and Elijah appeared next to Jesus, and like

Jesus they had a shining appearance and dazzling white clothing.

They were discussing the remaining life of Jesus on this earth, the

persecution, His journey to Jerusalem, and the crucifixion.

Moses and Elijah were two of the greatest prophets in the

Old Testament. Moses represents the law. He wrote the Pentateuch,

where he predicted the coming of a great Prophet, Jesus. (Deut.

18:15-19). Elijah represents the prophets who foretold the coming

of the Messiah (Mal. 4:5-6). Their presence with Jesus confirms His

messianic mission to fulfill God’s law and the words of God’s

prophets.

The disciples woke up because of the shining light, and they

saw Jesus’ shining face along with the other two persons. They

were happy, but at the same time confused. At this time Peter said

to Jesus, "It's wonderful that we can be here! If Y ou want me to, I'll

make three tents, one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Suddenly a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud

said, "This is my beloved Son, and I am pleased with Him. Obey

Him."

Hearing this voice, the disciples fell face downward to the

ground, confused and frightened. At this time Jesus approached

them and trying to comfort them, He said, "Get up, don't be afraid."

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Hearing Jesus' voice, they raised their heads and looked; There was only

Jesus standing next to them, no one else, and everything was back to

normal. Just as God's voice in the cloud over Mount Sinai gave authority

to His law (Ex. 19:9), God's voice at the Transfiguration gave authority

to Jesus' words. The disciples were anxious and wanted to understand

what they had seen and heard, so they spent the rest of the night asking

Jesus questions. On their way down the mountain, Jesus asked them not

to tell anyone what they had seen on the mountain until after His resur-

rection. He knew that they didn't completely understand what they had

seen and heard and could not explain what they didn't understand.

The Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ should

transfigure and illuminate our souls. That's the essence of the message to

us today. We should pray that God gives us the wisdom to be able to

understand His message.

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VBS PREPARATION

Left to Right: Vahe & Hovig Ohanian &

Kevork Ajamian

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Message From the Board By: Bill Sahatdjian, Board of Trustees Chairman

Summer has quickly approached us. We continue to have triple-digit

temperatures, but that has not stopped the ongoing activities at Holy Trinity

Armenian Apostolic Church.

The month of June was productive for us with many exciting events. On

Tuesday, June 16, the Annual June Joint Dinner took place in the church social

hall. This dinner, held once a year, where members of the Men’s Society and

Ladies’ Guild, along with their spouses and friends come together for an evening

of great company and fellowship. For the past few years, the Ladies’ Guild has

been hosting the dinner. Dedicated member Patty Torosian, each year organizes

the event and prepares and donates the food in memory of her parents, Jack &

Mary Torosian We thank Patty in all her efforts. God bless you!

On Sunday, June 21, His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate

of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America celebrated

the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon. His Eminence consecrated the

recently installed painting in the church sanctuary illustrating the baptism of

King Dertad III by St. Gregory the Illuminator in 301 AD – the year that

Armenia officially declared Christianity as our national religion. The Very

Reverend Boghos Tinkjian was also amongst us to celebrate this joyous

occasion. In his sermon, His Eminence wished every father a Happy Father’s

Day. He said, “I congratulate all the fathers here today, wishing you many years

of good health and prosperity.” Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of

the painting to our Christian Armenian faith by stating, “St. Gregory changed the

course of our nation and secured our place in history as the first Christian nation

and thus shaped our religious, cultural, and national identity.” We thank Patty

Torosian and the Christian Education Committee for providing mezza enjoyed

by the attendees.

Vacation Bible School began Sunday, June 28 and continued through Thursday,

July 2. The event was a success with many students participating between the

ages of 3 and 12. Each night students were served dinner by the different aid

organizations of the church, followed by learning how Jesus’ Love is One-Of-A-

Kind. We would like to thank the committee members: Der Hayr, Leslie Antazo,

Kevork Ajamian, Jason Davis, Barbara Mortanian, and Patty Torosian and to all

those volunteers in putting together a successful VBS. Thank you for your

dedication to our church and of our youth.

On behalf of Der Hayr and the Board of Trustees, we wish you all a happy and

safe summer months. Reminder that the new church office hours are Monday-

Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We hope to see you all at the Annual Grape Blessing

and Food Festival on Sunday, August 9 at the California Armenian Home.

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WEDDING

BAPTISMS

RICHARD SAHATJIAN AND ZHANNA BAGDASAROV

were joined in Holy Matrimony at the Holy Trinity

Armenian Apostolic Church on Saturday, June 20, 2015.

Officiating this ceremony was Father Vahan Gosdanian and

Father Vartan Kasparian. Best Man for this joyous occasion

was Robert Sahatjian and Maid of Honor was Svetlana

Bagdasarov. We congratulate Richard and Zhanna and their

proud parents Victor & Arlyne Sahatdjian and Arthur &

Yevgeniya Bagdasarov, and grandparents Sarkis & Iris

Sahatdjian, John Manoogian, Khachik & Elena Djezyan, and

Albert & Svetlana Bagdasarov. May the Lord Bless and

guide them as they start their new journey of life together.

On Saturday, June 27, 2015 ALINA GARS BIRINDJIAN received the

Sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate her parents Raffi & Nariné

Birindjian. We also congratulate Godparents Raffi Mardirosian and

Talar Yepremian and grandparents Houry Birindjian and Varujan &

Tatiana Mardirosian. We congratulate baby Alina Gars on reaching this

spiritual milestone.

On Sunday, June 21, 2015 ANYA CHERRIE PISTORESI received the

Sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate her parents Domonic & Talar

Pistoresi. We also congratulate Godparents Jason Pistoresi and Lorig

Jawharjian and grandparents Ralph Pistoresi and May & Garo Sarian.

We congratulate baby Anya Cherrie on reaching this spiritual

milestone.

CONGRATULATIONS

Sonia Halmi, an eighth grader from Tenaya Middle

School was selected as one of the winning students

who modeled and displayed good character traits as

well as being recognized as a positive role model

among their peers. Sonia was selected as one of only

two award winners at the school and among only 34

middle school students district wide.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Hagop

Paklarian on his 30th year

serving at the Holy Trinity

Armenian Apostolic Church

as Jamgotch. We wish him

good health so that he can

continue to serve our church.

God Bless you!

Massis Garabedian would like to thank all of those who called, sent text

messages, sent messages on Facebook, visited, and sent him cards on the loss

of his mom Ovssanna Kaloustian.

THANK YOU!

Alice Gureghian would like to thank Father Vahan Gosdanian for visiting her

while she was in the hospital. She would also like to thank all those who

visited her in the hospital, or home, sent cards, flowers, called her, and for all

their prayers. Alice would also specially thank her dear friend

Vartouhy Pandukht For her special love and care.

Thursday English Morning Bible Study will take a summer break and

will resume on Thursday, August 13

Bible study end of the year fellowship

Bella Rose Restaurant in Kingsburg

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Congratulations To Scholarship Recipients

Armen Ajamian has been an active member of the Holy

Trinity Armenian Church Sunday school and Youth

Group. He has helped with Vacation Bible School, sings

in the church choir, a member of the Armenian Club at

Clovis North, sings in the Clovis North Chamber Choir,

and is a boys and girls scout leader for Homenetmen. In

the fall, he will be attending Clovis Community College

and hopes to transfer after two years.

Alina Arakelian has been an active member of the

Holy Trinity Armenian Church Sunday school and

Youth Group and has helped at the churches’

Vacation Bible School. She has been the event

coordinator for the Youth Group, is a part of the

leadership class at Buchanan High School, Fashion

Show Coordinator benefitting the Children’s

Hospital, and a member of the tennis team. Alina

has aspirations in becoming a dermatologist. In the

Fall she will be attending Fresno State.

Harut Bareian has been active in the Holy Trinity

Armenian Church Sunday school and Youth Group.

While at Bullard, he attended CART, In the Fall Harut

will be attending Fresno City College’s Honors

Program. He will be majoring in biochemistry and

would like to pursue a career as a Pharmacist.

Carson Esraelian has been a member of the Holy Trinity

Armenian Church Youth Group. He has been an active

helper in the church’s Vacation Bible School and is

member of Homenetmen as an athlete.

Aleen Mihranian has been an active Member of the Holy

Trinity Armenian Church Sunday school and Youth

Group. She has volunteered at the churches’ Vacation

Bible School. She is a Fashion Show Coordinator

benefitting the Children’s Hospital. Aleen has

volunteered at Buchanan High School Basketball’s

summer camps, blood drives, girls basketball coach, and

much more. She has aspirations of becoming a Nurse.

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Christopher Hokokian graduated from San Diego

State University in May with the degree of Bachelor

of Science Business Administration in Finance. He is

the recipient of the Dean’s List, achieved Scholar

Athlete Honors and the All Conference Academic

List. He was a four year Division I football player

lettering on the SDSU Aztec Football team. He was

also active in the Aztec Mentor Program, Financial

Planning Association and the Investment Society. He

will be joining Merrill Lynch this July as a Financial

Consultant. Christopher is the son of John and Vicki Hokokian. He is the

grandson of Mary Hokokian and the late Sam Hokokian,

also Arshaguhi Kismetian and the late Hagop Kismetian.

On behalf of the Pastor and Board of Trustees, we would like to congratulate

the scholarship recipients and all students who graduated from high school

and college. May the Lord Bless you all in your future endeavors.

Nicole Rose Jamgotchian, daughter of Jerry and Patti

Jamgotchian of Manhattan Beach, granddaughter of

Gladys Jamgotchian and the late Peter Jamgotchian,

Greg and Seta Tcherkoyan, graduated on May 15,

2015 from the University of Southern California's

Marshall School of Business with a Bachelor of

Science Degree. Nicole was also one of the 110

graduating seniors who received the "Order of Troy"

award for being recognized as an outstanding leader in

the USC community. Nicole has accepted a job with

VISA in Foster City, CA and will work as an associate

in the VISA Human Resources Rotational Program.

Christopher Tusan who graduated from Dana Hills High

School. Christopher is the son of Rob and Cynthia Tusan and

the grandson of Bob and Frances Tusan.

Sevag Sanikian graduated from Clovis North High

School. He is an active member of the Holy Trinity

Armenian Church Sunday school and Youth Group. He

has been active in the Clovis North Armenian Club and

hopes to continue his education in Medicine and give

back to the community. In the fall he will attend Fresno

State.

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Christian Sudjian graduated from Central East High

School. He is the son of Scott & Lea Sudjian and

has a younger brother Connor, and is the grandson

of Berg and Elaine Sudjian. Christian will be

attending Fresno State with a major in Biology.

Riley Michael Hanks graduated from Sanger High

School where he participated on the SHS Varsity

Cross Country and Track & Field Team. He will

attend the College of the Sequoias in the Fall where

he will major in Kinesiology. He will also be on the

COS Cross Country and Track & Field Team. He is

the son of Scott and Cynthia Hanks and the grandson

of Richard and Diana Shirin.

Harrison Boyajian is a graduate of Bullard High

School. He is a lifetime member of CSF and an

active member of the Bullard Theater Department and

Improv Team. He will be attending Fresno City

College for 2 years and will then move on to a

university of his choice. He is the son of Darren and

Deborah Boyajian and the grandson of Harry and

Lillian Buchaklian and Earl and Stella Boyajian.

Charles Alexander Vosguanian graduated from

Oak Park High School. Charles will be

attending Moorpark Community College. He is

the son of Bruce and Nancy Vosguanian and

grandson of Harry and Lillian Buchaklian.

Bailey Dokoozlian, grand-

daughter to the late Nick

Dokoozlian and Bernadine

graduated from Big Valley

Christian High School in

Modesto, California. She will

attend University of Colorado

in Boulder in the fall.

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Jacob Sarabian graduated from UCSB majoring in

Political Science with a minor in Professional

Writing. Last summer he was an intern in the

UCDC program where he worked for Congressman

Dana Rohrabacher of Long Beach in Washington,

D.C.. Most recently he worked for candidate Chris

Mitchem of Santa Barbara where he was the Deputy

Campaign Manager. In the Fall Jacob will be

attending Loyola Law School in Los Angeles on a

scholarship. Jacob is the son of David and Patti

Sarabian and grandson of Virginia Sarabian and

Marian Hovannisian.

Congratulations to Brianna Iris Sahatdjian who

graduated from California State University,

Sacramento in May. She received her Bachelor’s

of Arts degree in Psychology. Brianna is the

daughter of Bill and Christine Sahatdjian, and

sister to Matthew, Nicholas, Eva, and Willy. Her

grandparents are Harry and the late Mary

Topoozian, and Sarkis and Iris Sahatdjian. After

graduation, Brianna spent a week in Hawaii

celebrating with her sister Eva. She plans to do

more traveling this summer.

Congratulations to Eva Mary Sahatdjian who

recently graduated from San Diego State

University. Eva received her Doctorate degree in

Physical Therapy (DPT). She is the daughter of

Bill and Christine Sahatdjian, and sister to

Matthew, Nicholas, Brianna, and Willy. She is

the granddaughter of Harry and the late Mary

Topoozian, and Sarkis and Iris Sahatdjian. In

July, she will be taking the National Physical

Therapy Exam to obtain her license. Her future

plans includes possibly working as a travel PT

for a year before settling into a permanent

position.

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FUNERAL/GRAVESIDE SERVICES

May God Bless Their Souls.

Our sincere condolences to Bruce & Carol Hagopian on the passing

of their daughter LAURA HAGOPIAN.

Our sincere condolences to Briske Barsamian on the passing of her

brother JOHN ZEROUNIAN.

Graveside Services were held for ANKINE AJAMIAN on

Friday, June 5, 2015. Interment was held at Masis Ararat

Cemetery. Our sincere condolences to her husband Vartan

Ajamian and Family.

Graveside Services were held for OVSSANNA KALOUSTIAN on

Friday, June 5, 2015. Interment was held at Masis Ararat Cemetery.

Our sincere condolences to her son Massis Garabedian and Family.

Our sincere condolences to Patty Torosian and Mary Khasigian-

Nikssarian on the passing of brother-in-law and cousin

RICHARD NIKSSARIAN

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HOKEHANKIST will be said for

JULY 5

LEE & DOROTHY HAGOPIAN, GARY HAGOPIAN, LAURA

HAGOPIAN, as requested by Tom & Carol Hagopian. ALTER FLOWERS

ARE DONATED IN THEIR MEMORY.

JULY 19

OVSSANNA KALOUSTIAN on the 40 days of her passing, as requested by

her son Massis Garabedian and his wife Susan, grandson Rafi Garabedian and

his wife Erika and Family, granddaughter Lori Minassian and her husband

Manuel and Family. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HER

MEMORY.

ZAROUHI NAZARIAN on the 5th year of her passing AND NAZARET

NAZARIAN on the 27th year of his passing, as requested by their children

Never, Mary, and Alice Nazarian. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN

THEIR MEMORY.

JULY 26

ZAVEN SIMONIAN on the 5th year of his passing, as requested by his wife

Anna Simonian and children John, Lara, and Sebouh, grandchildren John Jr.

Chris, Dominick, and Alexander. Also, for KEGHANOUSH SIMONIAN on

the 43rd year of her passing, LUCINE PANOSIAN on the 3rd year of her

passing and for ALL DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE SIMONIAN,

PANOSIAN and SHOUEYHAT FAMILIES. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE

DONATED IN THEIR MEMORY.

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Banquet in Honor of Fresno Philharmonic, Performers Involved with Witness and Rebirth:

On April 25, 2015, two hours

before they took the stage, some 330

musicians –instrumentalists and

singers— and community members

were honored for their part in

commemorating the centennial of the

Armenian Genocide. They were treated

to a banquet held at Holy Trinity

Church Social Hall, which was

sponsored by Holy Trinity Men’s

Society and the Armenian Museum of

Fresno. This banquet was given for the

musicians as an appreciation on behalf

of the Fresno Armenian community.

Plaques were presented to individuals

who were integral in making Witness

and Rebirth: An Armenian Journey pos-

sible. At the end of the banquet, the 180

singers who made up the Fresno Master

Chorale and Fresno State Concert Choir

sang a special thank you to the organiz-

ers of the event.

Serouj Kradjian, composer of

“Cantata for Living Martyrs”, a moving

and magnificent piece of music,

received a plaque in honor of his

composition and its world premiere.

Theodore Kuchar, conductor of the

Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra,

received a plaque for supporting the

undertaking of this concert.

Varoujan Der Simonian presents a plaque to Serouj Kradjian, the composer

Serouj Kradjian, addressing the audience

Rev. Gosdanian with Board Chairman Bill Sahatdjian and the Kutnerian family

Maestro Theodore Kuchar with his plaque

Holy Trinity catering group at service

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Dr. Anna Hamre, choral conductor

for Witness and Rebirth and My Songs,

My Heritage with Isabel Bayrakdarian on

November 8, 2014 at Holy Trinity Church

Sanctuary, received a plaque for her

dedicated expertise and valuable input,

which were essential to the concert’s

presentation. Stephen Wilson, Executive

Director of the Fresno Philharmonic,

received a plaque that honored him,

Dr. Bernard Karian, and Dr. Varouj

Altebarmakian, Vice President and board

member, respectively, of the Fresno

Philharmonic, for their efforts and

organizational skills that made the concert

possible. The plaques and the large Oscar

were provided courtesy of Stephanie and

Brandon Rivas of Sunnyside Trophies.

The Fresno Armenian Community

appreciates the participation of every

musician who honored the memories of

the lives lost in the Armenian Genocide.

“This was their gift to humanity. The

atrocities committed during the Genocide

were not only an Armenian issue, but a

human tragedy,” said Varoujan Der

Simonian, “As one community, together,

we are working toward a better world.”

That night’s spectacular

performance at Saroyan Theater made that

aim manifest in its own way.

The plaques were specially recognized

Dr. Anna Hamre receives her plaque

Fresno Philharmonic Executive Director, Stephen Wilson, and Dr.

Bernard Karian, VP recognized

Some 330 musicians and community

members enjoy their dinner

Fresno Master Chorale and Fresno State Choir An Armenian Journey—Recognized at Holy Trinity Church

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

1

5

Morning Service

9:00 am

Badarak 10:00 am

Hye’d Out 5:30 pm

6

7

No

Bible Study

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12 Morning Service 9:00

Badarak 10:00 am

(Birthday Blessing Prayer)

Hye’d Out 5:30 pm

13

14

No

Bible Study

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19 Morning Service 9:00

Badarak 10:00 am

(Wedding

Anniversary Prayer)

Hye’d Out 5:30 pm

20 21

No

Bible Study

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26 English Morning

Service 9:15 am

Badarak 10:00 am

27

28

No

Bible Study

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Thursday Friday Saturday

2

No

English

Bible Study

Youth Basketball

7:15 pm

3

OFFICE CLOSED

No Armenian

Bible Study

4

9 No

English

Bible Study

Youth Basketball

7:15 pm

10

No Armenian

Bible Study

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16 No

English

Bible Study

Youth Basketball

7:15 pm

17 No Armenian

Bible Study

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23 No

English

Bible Study

Youth Basketball

7:15 pm

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No Armenian

Bible Study

25

30 No

Bible English

Bible Study

Youth Basketball

7:15 pm

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No Armenian

Bible Study

Deadline for

“Voice” submission

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IN-LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS

Are made in Memory of...

KAY KARNIG CLOUD Kirk & Kathy Yergat

MARTIN NELSON Joseph & Louise Tomassian

SADIE MARSHALL Mary Hokokian

ANN SOLAKIAN Shavarsh Hazarabedian

PATRICIA BOULOUTIAN

Levon Baladjanian

Jack & Kathy Gambero

Shavarsh Hazarabedian

Coe Sahakian

Virginia Sarabian

Karoline Shahinian

JERRY HAGOBIAN

Helen Donabedian & Family

Virginia Garabedian

Dennis & Vicky Hagobian

Bart & Agnes Hagopian

Gloria Hagopian

Jeff & Diane Hagobian

THEODORE SHAMSHOIAN

Jeff & Linda Shamshoian Brown

Zaven & Dee Dee Jamgotchian

William & Paula Lung

Joe & Paquie Markarian

Chiyake Sakamoto

David & Susan Shamshoian Sakamoto

Randy & Judy Sakamoto

Ronald & Olga Sarouhan

Anna Shamshoian

Michael & Lucia Shamshoian

LAURA HAGOPIAN Tom & Carol Hagopian

JANICE NORMART Joseph & Louise Tomassian

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Are made in Memory of...

HOKEHANKIST DONATIONS

NICOLAS ALTINTOP & ALFONS ALTINTOP Ronald & Tania Martell

AVEDIK & HRIPSIME ALTINTOPIAN Ronald & Tania Martell

ALEK & BAYZAR BUCHAKLIAN, GEORGE & AVEDIS BUCHAKLIAN,

ALEKSAN & MARY CHORTANIAN,

ANNE SIMONYAN, & BABY BUCHAKLIAN Harry & Lillian Buchakian

OVSSANNA KALOUSTIAN Massis & Susan Garabedian

DR. JOHN GHAZARIAN & GIRAGOS & KAROUN GHAZARIAN Albert & Alice Abrahamian

ZAVEN SIMONIAN Anna Simonian

LISA BEDROSIAN Boghos & Lucine Bedrosian

EDWARD BALADJANIAN, ROSA BALADJANIAN, AND ALL

DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE KASPARIAN FAMILY Ruby Baladjanian

JACK & MARY TOROSIAN Kathy Kevorkian Stockdale Patty Torosian

JOE SAHAKIAN Coe Sahakian & Family

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GENERAL

Boghos Apkarian (Der Voghormia, Choir)

Barret & Caroline Arakelian

Arakel & Talin Arisian (Capital Improvement, Fountain in Courtyard)

Carlotta Bedrosian

Aram & June Darmanian (In memory of Richard Darmanian’s 7th year passing)

Hrair & Seta Jaghlassian (Voice)

Gladys Jamgotchian (In honor of Nicole Jamgotchian’s graduation)

Virginia Murachanian Hamparzoomian (Vacation Bible School)

Evan & Jennifer Hunter

Dr. Stephen & Judy Krikorian

Hagop Ohanessian

Arlen Tanielian (In memory of Jeff Tanielian on Father’s Day)

Alice Vartanian, Christine Vartanian Datian, Steven Vartanian, and Philip Vartanian

(In memory of Buddy Kazanjian, Eddie Hussian and Leonard Barton,

Sunday school)

ATTENTION

On most Tuesday mornings until the Annual Food Bazaar join us at 10

AM in the church social hall to help with embroidery and crocheting

under the guidance of Azadig Bidanian. We look forward to seeing you.

Please call the church office prior to attending and let us know if you are

interested.

Ladies’ Guild News By: Virginia Sarabian

On Tuesday, June 16th the Ladies’ Guild

and the Men’s Society gathered for dinner

and had a great time to honor, celebrate, and

commemorate the continued dedication and

generosity of Susie Parnagian and Fred

Safa. Susie and Fred have been instrumental

in helping make our Annual Food Deliveries

the tradition that it is today. Susie and Fred

exemplify the type of members and volunteers that make our church strong and

we cannot thank them enough for all their

help throughout the years. May God

continue to bless both of you and your

families. We are already looking forward

to next year’s kebabs!

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Calling All Bakers and Would-Be Bakers

Preparations have begun for the October 2 Bazaar with the canning of

gouta pickles last week thanks to a generous donation of Armenian

cucumbers from Sarabian Farms. We invite all ladies and gentlemen that

would like to make simit to join us on Tuesday, July 7 and/or Friday,

July 10 to learn the recipes that have been selected by the committee and

will be shared by two of our parishioners. Then on Wednesday, July 15,

we will be making the ever popular and in-demand Kharpertsi kufta.

Starting time is 10:00 a.m. and hairnets are required. If you cannot

attend any of these sessions but would like to help on another day, please

call Mary (261-1026) to be put on a call list for our next session.

Hello Everyone,

We have just come out of Graduation Season. We have been

able to celebrate with our recent graduates and are very happy and

proud of their accomplishments. I had the pleasure of going to

graduations at Buchanan High School, Bullard High School, and

Clovis North High School. It is good to see our young people finish the

first chapter in their lives and be ready to move on to the next chapter.

We have great intelligent young people who will be the future of our

church and community.

Vacation Bible School is upon us and we hope that you and

your family are having a good time at VBS. We are learning about

God’s Love through Weird Animals that are very fun! We are also

having Youth Group during the summer and look forward to having a

great summer together.

The Youth Group would like to thank the Church for their

continual support and guidance. May God bless us as we follow

wherever God leads us.

In His Service,

Jason Davis

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Sunday School News By: Mrs. Sato Sanikian, Superintendent

Throughout the 2014-2015 school year, our dedicated staff diligently

volunteered their time to teach our children about Christ’s teachings,

fellowship, and Armenian Church education. One of our continuing goals

was to carry on the teachings of our church sharagans to our students. Mrs.

Dzovig Kutumian (accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Gallistl) taught our

students sharagans and they sang in church on a few occasions. To further

educate our students about our church sharagans, our church choir and

Sunday School spearheaded a youth choir. We had over 14 students who

sang with the church choir last month. A special thank you goes out to

Sharon Toroian, Kevork Ajamian, Lauren Sarabian, and Margaret Gallistl

who taught the sharagans to our students. We were also blessed again this

year to have our deacons teach monthly lessons on the Armenian Church to

all of our students. We are very thankful to our Parent Faculty Club who

organized our social events throughout the year. Our Parent Faculty Club

executive members are as follows: Tina Nakashian (Chairperson), Kristine

Arax (Secretary), and Diana Pilibosian (Treasurer). I would like to thank

parents Diana Pilibosian and Larry Kirkorian for assisting in our office

each Sunday. I would also like to thank our office assistant, Narek

Israelian, who is ready to help with any project each Sunday morning.

Finally, I would like to thank Leslie Antazo for her time and energy to

ensure that our Sunday School is a successful program. Our Sunday School

program wouldn’t run smoothly without Leslie’s and Narek’s help.

Our school year ended with an awards celebration on May 31st. Our

students were promoted to the next grade level and 3rd graders received

their Personalized Bibles. The program concluded with an appreciation

from Parent Faculty Club honoring the devoted work of our Sunday School

staff.

I would like to thank the following students who had perfect attendance for

the 2014-15 school year: Varoujan Bagdassarian, Alex Simonian, and

Dominic Simonian. Also, we had several students who had less than 6

absences: Alec Boutoughian, Anthony Boutoughian, Arsho Kirkorian,

Nicole Kirkorian, Lucine Ohanian, Aren Sanikian, and Armani Sanikian.

Thank you to their parents for making sure that their children attended

Sunday School on a regular basis.

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I would like to thank all of our students and their parents, grandparents, aunts,

and uncles. Without their parents and extended family, our students wouldn’t

be at Sunday School each Sunday. Lastly, I would also like to thank Der Hayr,

our supportive Church Board, and our outstanding Sunday School staff who

dedicate each and every Sunday to our students.

Sunday School Staff

2014-2015

Superintendent: Sato Sanikian

Secretary: Leslie Antazo

Office Assistant: Narek Israelian

Nursery & Pre-K: Jasmine Kalanjian

Kindergarten: Sharon Toroian

Kindergarten Assistant: Barbara Haruntinian

1st Grade: Annette Gulian

2nd and 3rd Grades: Patty Torosian

4th Grade: Linda Hurst & Kathy Kevorkian Stockdale

5th & 6th Grade: Ralph Hovanessian

7th and 8th Grades: Laura Simonian

9th - 12th Grades: Jason Davis

Substitute Teachers: Alysse Arakelian, Barret Arakelian, Pam Arakelian, and

Margaret Gallistl

Assembly: Dzovig Kutumian and Margaret Gallistl

Youth Choir: Sharon Toroian, Kevork Ajamian, Lauren Sarabian, and

Margaret Gallistl

Community Outreach: Barret Arakelian

Deacon’s Message and Children’s Message Coordinator: Garo Poladian

Parent Faculty Club: Tina Nakashian (Chairperson), Kristine Arax (Secretary),

and Diana Pilibosian (Treasurer).

Board Liaison: Barbara Mortanian

ATTENTION STUDENTS

We hope to see all of you at Sunday School for the 2015-2016 school year!

The first day of Sunday School is September 13, 2015. We promise to have

another exciting school year with cool attendance incentive awards for our

awesome students! Don’t miss out! Mark your calendars and tell your parents

that you can’t miss the first day of Sunday School!

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Father’s Day Badarak and

Consecration of the new painting

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Father Vahan Gosdanian, His Eminence

Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, &

The Very Reverend Boghos Tinkjian His Eminence Archbishop

Mousheg Mardirossian

Father Vahan Gosdanian,

Artist Aram Melkonian, His Eminence Archbishop Mardirossian, and

Melkonian family

His Eminence Archbishop

Moushegh Mardirossian, Father

Vahan Gosdanian along with

Board Members and Deacons

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LUCI’S TREASURE COVE By: Lucille Gahvejian

Our Annual Food Bazaar will be held on

Friday, October 2. This year we are

planning a very unique shopping

experience for all who attend. With this

in mind we are asking for your help in

making it happen. During the next

couple of months please search deep in

to your cupboards, closets, attics,

basements and beyond for unusual

hidden treasures that you have been

keeping for just the right occasion.

Well, the time is now for you to share those one-of-a kind items and

collectibles.

We are requesting a variety of salable, gently used or new treasures in the

way of household and decorator items, glassware, ceramics, pottery,

vases, china, serving pieces, silver, pillows, statues, jewelry, vintage

clothing, pictures, books, handmade items, and tasteful souvenirs from

travels. We would especially like to showcase novelty items from

Armenia, for example pomegranates, unusual demitasse cups and any

other things Armenian.

Ask your relatives and friends to

join in on the hunt for hidden

treasures to share. All donations

will be discriminately selected so

that all items are of similar

quality. Call Lucille at 431-4534

or Barbara at 284-8478 for

information and any questions

you may have. All profits benefit

the Holy Trinity Armenian

Apostolic Church.

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Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church

of Traditional Blessing of the Grapes & Festival

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Celebrating the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am

Blessing of the Grapes at 11:30 am

Followed by Festival, Food, Music, Dancing,

Farmers Market - Baked Goods - Fresh Valley

Fruits

Menu: Shish Kebab - Chicken Kebab -

Peda Burgers Kheyma

Armenian Music provided by Richard Hagopian & his Band

California Armenian Home

6720 E. Kings Canyon Rd. - Fresno

FREE Admission

Sponsored by the Holy Trinity Men’s Society

For more information call 559-486-1141 or

Visit our website at www.holytrinityfresno.org

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PASS IT ON… Submitted By: Krista Parnagian

The Boeing 767

I sat in my seat of the Boeing 767 waiting for everyone to hurry and stow

their carry-ons and grab a seat so we could start what I was sure to be a long, unevent-

ful flight home. With the huge capacity and slow moving people taking their time to

stuff luggage far too big for the overhead and never paying much attention to holding

up the growing line behind them, I simply shook my head knowing that this flight was

not starting out very well. I was anxious to get home to see my loved ones so I was

focused on my issues and just felt like standing up and yelling for some of these

clowns to get their act together. I knew I couldn't say a word so I just thumbed thru the

"Sky Mall" magazine from the seat pocket in front of me. You know it's really getting

rough when you resort to the overpriced, useless sky mall crap to break the monotony.

With everyone finally seated, we just sat there with the cabin door open and no one in

any hurry to get us going although we were well past the scheduled take off time. No

wonder the airline industry is in trouble I told myself. Just then, the attendant came on

the intercom to inform us all that we were being delayed. The entire plane let out a

collective groan. She resumed speaking to say "We are holding the aircraft for some

very special people who are on their way to the plane and the delay shouldn't be more

than five minutes. The word came after waiting six times as long as we were promised

that I was finally going to be on my way home. Why the hoopla over these folks? I

was expecting some celebrity or sport figure to be the reason for the hold up... Just get

their butts in a seat and lets hit the gas I thought. The attendant came back on the

speaker to announce in a loud and excited voice that several U. S. Marines returning

home from Iraq were joining us! Just as they walked on board, the entire plane erupted

into applause. The men were a bit taken by surprise by the three hundred forty people

cheering for them as they searched for their seats. They were having their hands shook

and touched by almost everyone who was within an arm's distance of them as they

passed down the aisle. One elderly woman kissed the hand of one of the Marines as he

passed by her. The applause, whistles and cheering didn't stop for a long time. When

we were finally airborne, I was not the only civilian checking his conscience as to the

delays in me getting home, finding my easy chair, a cold beverage and the remote in

my hand. These men had done so much for all of us and I had been complaining silent-

ly about "me" and "my" issues. I took for granted the everyday freedoms I enjoy and

the conveniences of the American way of life. I took for granted how others paid the

price for my ability to moan and complain about a few minutes delay. I attempted to

get my selfish outlook back in order and minutes before we landed I suggested to the

attendant that she announce over the speaker a request for everyone to remain in their

seats until our heroes were allowed to gather their things and be first off the plane. The

cheers and applause continued until the last marine stepped off and we all rose to go

about our too often taken for granted everyday freedoms… I felt proud of them. I felt

it an honor and a privilege to be among the first to welcome them home and say thank

you for a job well done. I vowed that I will never forget that flight nor the lesson

learned. I can't say thank you enough, to those veterans and active servicemen and

women who may read this, and I pray for those who cannot because they are no longer

with us. Message: Take time to thank those who make it possible for us to enjoy all

that we have. God wants us to be thankful and count our blessings daily.

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DAILY BIBLE READING

JULY–

1. Romans 10:5-17; Matthew 13:31-42

2. Prophet Elisha

1 Kings 13:14-21; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Luke 4:25-30

3. Romans 11:1-12; Matthew 14:43-52

4. The 12 Apostles of Christ and St. Paul the 13th Apostle

Wisdom 9:9-10:2; Exodus 15:23-27; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-16;

Matthew 9:36-10:7

5. Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Eve of the Fast of Transfiguration)

Isaiah 3:1-11; Romans 11:13-24; Matthew 14:13-21

6. Romans 11:25-36; Matthew 14:22-36

7. Romans 15:1-13; Matthew 15:1-20

8. Romans 15:14-29; Matthew 15:21-28

9. Romans 15:30-16:16; Matthew 15:29-38

10. Romans 16:17-27; Matthew 15:39-16:12

11. Commemoration of the Old Ark [of the covenant] and the Feast of

the New One – the Holy Church Exodus 25:10-14; Joshua 3:14-4:18;

1 Samuel 6:18-7:2; 2 Samuel 6:12-19; Hebrews 9:1-10;

Matthew 5:17-20

12. Transfiguration Wisdom 7:25-8:4; Zechariah 14:16-21;

1 John 1:1-7; Matthew 16:13-17:13

13. Exodus 19:9-13; 2 Kings 2:9-12; 1 John 5:9-12; John 1:1-17

14. Exodus 19:16-20; 1 Kings 19:11-16; Hebrews 12:18-27;

Luke 9:27-36

15. 1 Corinthians 1:1-8; Matthew 17:21-18:4

16. Prophet Isaiah Isaiah 6:1-10; Hebrews 11:32-40; Luke 4:14-23

17. 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 18:2-9

18. Sts. Thaddeus and Santookht

Wisdom 1:1-7; Jeremiah 16:16-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28-13:10;

Luke 9:1-6

19. Second Sunday of Transfiguration

Isaiah 3:16-4:1; 1 Corinthians 1:25-30; Matthew 18:10-14

20. St. Cyprian (Gibrianos) Isaiah 46:12-13; Galatians 3:13-22;

Luke 15:1-10

21. Proverbs 8:1-4; Malachi 2:5-7; 1 Peter 5:1-7; John 16:33-17:8

22. 1 Corinthians 2:12-3:10; Matthew 18:15-22

Genesis 4:1-50:26 (selections); Numbers 20:23-30;

Deuteronomy 34:5-12; Joshua 24:29-33; 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13;

Hebrews 11:1-31; Luke 20:34-40

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24. 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:10; Matthew 18:23-35

25. Sons and grandsons of St. Gregory our Illuminator: Sts. Arisdages,

Vrtanes, Hoosig, Krikoris, and Taniel

Jeremiah 17: 7-8; Isaiah 61:3-7; 2 Timothy 1:6-14; Luke 11:29-32

26. Third Sunday of Transfiguration

Isaiah 5:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:18-7:11; Matthew 19:3-12

27. Proverbs 29: 2-7; 2 Maccabees 6:18-7:42; Hebrews 11:32-40;

Matthew 5:17-20

28. The Twelve Holy Prophets: Hosea, Amos, Micah, Joel, Obadiah,

Nahum, Habakkuk, Jonah, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Hosea 10:11-12; Amos 5:10-14; Micah 7:7-9; Joel 2:12-13;

Obadiah 1:20-21; Jonah 4:2; Nahum 1:7-9; Habakkuk 1:2-3;

Zephaniah 1:7-8; Haggai 2:6-9; Zechariah 7:9-13; Malachi 1:4-6;

Romans 11:2-5; Luke 13:31-35.

29. 1 Corinthians 7:25-35; Matthew 19:13-26

30. Proverbs 11:30-12:4; Hosea 12:6-9; 2 Corinthians 4:6-14;

31. Luke 12:2-10. I Corinthians 11:1-16; Mark 1:35-45

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ARS Manti Committee is taking orders

Please call Barbara Mortanian at 559-284-8478 for inquiries.

Please, use your S.H.A.R.E.S. cards.

This is a wonderful way to help the church financially.

You can use your card at Save Mart

or Food Max. If you need a card,

please contact the church office at 559-486-1141.

Get Well Soon! The Pastor and the Board of Trustees wish to

express to all church members who are ill and not feeling well

(listed or not listed below), a speedy recovery.

Vartan Ajamian

Lalig Bayrakdarian

Gerald Conkle

Margos Gooboian

Alice Gureghian

Dirouhi Kupelian

Arpineh Zanontian

Serye Manoukian

Cheese Borags

The church is selling cheese borags $10 a dozen. Please call the office for

inquiries at 559-486-1141.

Dear parishioners and friends please visit the websites below for delicious recipes

from Christian Vartanian Datian of Las Vegas including a recipe of grilled eggplant

with chopped salad with mint lemon dressing.

http://search.myrecipes.com/search.html?Ntt=datian or

http://www.thearmeniankitchen.com/

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9:

Annual Grape Blessing and Food Festival. More information forthcoming.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5-6: Centennial Commemoration of

the Forty Days of Musa Dagh, including music, entertainment, church

service (September 6), and the preparation and distribution of the traditional

harisa. To be held at the Fresno County Peace Officers Training Grounds

(7633 N. Weber Ave, Fresno). Admission TBA.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:

1:00 pm ARS Mayr Chapter celebrating 100th Anniversary in the church

Social Hall. More details forthcoming.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26: Armenian Cultural Foundation Presents 9th

Annual Armenian Food Festival “Prpoor” at the Armenian Community

Center 2348 Ventura St. For more information call 559-360-0852 or

559-434-1430. Music and dancing with Richard Hagopian and his band and

musical selections to the tunes of DJ.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2: Annual Food Bazaar for more information visit

www.holytrinityfresno.org

DVD’s of the Armenian Genocide 100th year Anniversary Commemoration

Service held on April 24, 2015 at St. Paul’s Armenian Church are now

available. The cost is $20. If you would like to obtain a copy, please call the

church office at 559-486-1141 or visit the church office between the hours of

9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Thank you.

OUTREACH COMMITTEE

The Outreach Committee was asked to give VBS a Cooking Class again this year.

We all had fun and accomplished making Cheese Borag, and enjoyed eating our

results last year. This year Serpouhie Messerlian stepped forward and volunteered

to spearhead the Cooking class, and Mary Ekmalian, and Sona Jones joined in to

give us a good group. Since the VBS theme is animals, we will attempt to create

animal cookies, and have cookies and milk for each class. A reminder to all our

Church Members we have our Annual Picnic coming up on August 9th. Have a

great Summer.

Harry Buchaklian (Chairman)