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Voice Volume XIII Issue 11
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Established in 1900)
HOLY TRINITY ARMENIAN
APOSTOLIC CHURCH
2226 Ventura Street, Fresno, California 93721
www.holytrinityfresno.org
NOVEMBER 2013
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Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church – Parish Priest
- Fr. Vahan Gosdanian E-mail: [email protected] (559) 375-1199 H (559) 260-6556 C
OFFICE HOURS
Monday—Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Church: (559) 486-1141 FAX: (559) 486-1939 Kitchen: (559) 442-9892
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 - Bill Sahatdjian 559-647-3817
DELEGATES
Berj Apkarian 324-7847H
Levon Baladjanian 439-6601H
Varoujan Der Simonian 224-1000W
Hagop Krioghlian 439-0865W
Serpouhie Messerlian 298-0445H
Bill Sahatdjian 438-4233H
Mark Shirin 226-5318W
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Varoujan Der Simonian, Chair 224-1000W
Levon Baladjanian, Treasurer 439-6601H
Harry Buchaklian, Secretary 433-1145H
Richard Bedoian 264-7734H
Marvin Caprelian 237-1279H Ara Jierian 436-0291H
Katchig Mihranian 322-6276H
Barbara Mortanian 431-6902H
LADIES’ GUILD
Mary Ekmalian, Chair 261-1026 H
MEN’S SOCIETY
Richard Bedoian, Chair 486-1141
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 237-8230W
Garo Poladian, Chair
ADMINISTRATION
Nazik Arisian, Administrator 486-1141
Hagop Ohanessian, Office Assistant
Tomas Santoyo, Custodian 355-0816
Diana Shirin, Volunteer Coordinator
CHOIR Shoghig Papoyan Aladjian, 277-0888H
Director 304-0888C
Sonig Preston, Chair 431-0367
ORGANIST
Naira Shahsouvarian 323-0457
YOUTH GROUP
Jason Davis 433-7066
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sato Sanikian, Superintendent 486-0111
Leslie Antazo, Secretary 486-0111
WEDDING COORDINATOR
Lucille Gahvejian 431-4534
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Pastor’s Message
A Father's
Faith "Don't be afraid! Only believe,
and she will be all right." Luke 8:50
When Jesus returned to Capernaum, the multitude welcomed Him, for they
had been waiting for Him. A man named Jairus, a leader of a Jewish syna-
gogue, came and fell down at Jesus' feet and begged Him to come to his
house, for his only daughter about twelve years old, was dying.
Jesus agreed to go. As they went, the multitudes were pushing against Him.
Jairus was begging Jesus to move faster, but it wasn't possible for Jesus to
ignore the multitudes.
At this time, a messenger arrived from Jairus' home with the news that the
little girl was dead, and there was no use troubling Jesus now.
But when Jesus heard what had happened, He said to the father, "Don't be
afraid! Just believe, and she will be all right."
The Book of 2 Chron. 20:20, says, "...Listen to me, O people of Judah and
Jerusalem, believe in the Lord your God, and you shall have success! Believe
his prophets, and everything will be all right!"
When they arrived at the house, already it was filled with mourning people.
Jesus, trying to comfort them, said, "Stop weeping, for she has not died but is
asleep." And they began laughing at Him, knowing that she had died.
Then Jesus went into the room with Peter, James, John, and the little girl's
father and mother. Then He took her by the hand and called, saying, "Child,
arise." At that moment her spirit returned and she jumped up. "Give her
something to eat!" Jesus said. Her parents were amazed and were overcome
with happiness, but Jesus told the parents not to tell anyone about their daugh-
ter's healing, because He knew the facts would speak for themselves,
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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.
Nazik Arisian
Lalig Bayrakdarian
Krikor Bedrosian
Dirouhi Kupelian
Lorraine Permenter
A Father's Faith (cont. from page 5)
and besides, Jesus was concerned for His ministry. He did not want to be
known as just the miracle-worker; He wanted people to listen to His words
that would heal their broken spiritual lives.
Jairus was not a follower of Jesus, but he believed that Jesus could heal his
sick daughter. When the messenger arrived from Jairus' home with the news
that his daughter was dead and there was no use bothering Jesus.
He never gave up hope, he believed when Jesus told him not to be afraid.
Just believe, and his daughter will be all right. And it was a father's faith
that saved the daughter.
That's the kind of faith every Christian should have, a strong faith, a doubt-
less faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Lord Jesus said, "For if you had faith even as small as a tiny
mustard seed you could say to this mountain, 'Move!' and it would
go far away. Nothing would be impossible. (Matthew 17:20)
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A Message from the Board By: Varoujan Der Simonian, Chairman
A weekend in the life of our church
“Building a church is important; however becoming a church is more important!” His Holiness, Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia
The last weekend of October can be likened to a marathon in the life of our
parish. After several months of preparation, on Friday, October 25th we held
our 63rd annual food bazaar. The day-long event brought hundreds of people
from all walks of life to our church. It was wonderful to observe our entire
parish involved in preparing, setting up and serving. Ladies’ Guild members
prepared all the delicious baked and frozen food items; Men’s Society mem-
bers were up early in the morning preparing and cooking various kebabs, and
the youth group members along with entire board of trustees were on duty
serving side by side.
Immediately after the Friday event ended at 8:00 PM several teams quickly
jumped in and began to clean the social halls and the kitchen, and setup the
same places for two separate events scheduled for the next day: an early pri-
vate dinner party , followed by the Armenian Bar Association Dinner for that
same evening! While at the same time another team was busy closing the
bazaar financials. It was 10:34 PM when four board members turned off the
last light in the bridal room of the sanctuary and finally went home.
The guys were back at the BBQ line at 2:00 pm on Saturday to serve the two
separate meals! After the events, the social halls were once again cleared, and
this time the tables were arranged in the large social hall for the Sunday
School annual Harvest Party, and the small hall was prepped for the after
church coffee hour! Our volunteers turned the lights off after 11:00 PM on
Saturday night.
Sunday morning at 8:00 AM our volunteers delivered hay and pumpkins.
After attending Morning Service in English the youth and college group
members decorated the hall for the Harvest Party for that night, then took off
for a lunch and fellowship.
I keep thinking of the aforementioned statement made by the Vehapar, His
Holiness Aram I, and how thankful we should be to our Lord that has granted
us the understanding of “becoming a church!” and the strength for taking an
active role in the life of our church. Becoming a church is the commitment to
serve and give back to our parish with the purpose of keeping our faith and
ensuring the prosperity of our church. Becoming a Church is a must; sustain-
ing her is our responsibility and that was observed this past weekend.
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Dr. Abraham Terian is Professor Emeritus of
Armenian Theology and Patristics at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, New Rochelle, New York.
Before coming to St. Nersess in 1997, he was Professor of Intertestamental and Early Christian
Literatures at Andrews University and a
recurring Visiting Professor for Armenian and Hellenistic Studies at the University of Chicago.
He is an internationally renowned expert in the fields of intertestamental, early Christian and
Armenian theological literature, fields in which he has published extensively. In 2005 he be-
came the first recipient of the Fulbright Distinguished Chair in the Humanities
award by the Fulbright Foundation, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) of the US Department of State, and the US–Israel Educational
Foundation (US–IEF). In 2008 he was elected a Fellow of the National Acad-emy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia.
Light lunch will be served at 12:30 PM
$10 for adults, $5 for 12 years and under
Please R.S.V.P. by November 7, 2013
by calling 559 486-1141
Please let us know if you need child care
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BAPTISMS
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 WARREN
NICHOLAS MELKONIAN received the
Sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate his parents
Matthew & Erin Melkonian, Godparents Nicholas
Melkonian and Kelli Kojababian. We also
congratulate grandparents Dennis & Vicky
Melkonian and Paulette Janian, Philip & Florence
Parnagian, and his older brother Henry. May God
Bless Baby Warren on reaching this spiritual
milestone.
WEDDING
On Saturday, October 19, 2013 KENDALL MARTI PARNAGIAN
received the Sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate her parents
Ross & Alison Parnagian, Godparents Armen & Mikelle
Karamardian. We also congratulate grandparents Leroy and Paula
Shapazian and Ken and Jeanne Parnagian, and her sibling
Madison Parnagian. May God Bless Baby Kendall on reaching this
spiritual milestone.
Congratulations to JOHN MELIKIAN and PA
HOUA YANG who were married on Monday,
September 30, 2013. We congratulate their parents
Debra Jo Melikian, Por Yang and Dia Vang. May the
Lord continue to bless them and their loved ones as
they start their new journey of life together.
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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations to Greg and Nora Lewis on the birth
of their daughter, CIPRIANA NYREE LEWIS, who
was born on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. We also
congratulate her grandparents Dennis and Linda Lewis,
Suzie Guerra and Ruben Guerra, and Cipriana's proud
big brothers Evaristo and Krikor Lewis. May God
bless baby Cipriana Nyree and the entire Lewis and
Guerra Family.
On Saturday, October 5, 2013 NICOLAS KAZARIAN and
TARA PARNAGIAN were engaged. We congratulate them on this
happy occasion. Also, congratulations to parents Dr. Nick &
Lorraine Kazarian, and Philip and Florence Parnagian,
grandmothers Marian Hovannisian, Gladys Parnagian, Sylvia
Chooljian, and their extended family and friends.
ENGAGEMENT
My dear friends, from the bottom of my heart, I
want to thank everyone who called, visited, sent
cards, flowers, and other gifts of love. Also, I felt
the many prayers you all sent my way. I am blessed
to have so many pray for me. God Bless you all.
Nazik Arisian
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HOKEHANKIST NOVEMBER 3
HOKEHANKIST will be said for RUBYE MANOOGIAN on the 2nd
year of her passing, as requested by her husband John Manoogian, her children
Dick Manoogian and his wife Jennifer, Harry Manoogian, and Arlyne Sahatdjian
and her husband Victor, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her sister
Lilyan Chooljian. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HER MEM-
ORY.
NOVEMBER 10
HOKEHANKIST will be said for DOROTHY SHAMSHOIAN on the
4th year of her passing, as requested by her children Marilynn Fazio, John
Shamshoian and his wife Shelly, Arlene Beazley, and her husband Nelson, and
her beloved grandchildren. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HER
MEMORY.
HOKEHANKIST will be said for MARY HACHERIAN on the 1st
year of her passing, ALICE MUDURIAN on the 7th year of her passing, and
JOHN HACHERIAN on the 7th year of his passing, as requested by Sandy
Ambarian. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN THEIR MEMORY.
NOVEMBER 17
HOKEHANKIST will be said for HARRIET BEDOIAN on the 5th
year of her passing, as requested by her husband Tarjian Bedoian, her daughter
Lynette McDowell, and her son Leonard Bedoian and his wife Diane. ALTAR
FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HER MEMORY.
NOVEMBER 24
KARASOONK will be said for ROSE SEPETJIAN, as requested by
her husband John Sepetjian, her sons George & Richard Sepetjian, and her
daughter Karen Wiltse.
KARASOONK will be said for MARY CHOOKASEZIAN
NIGOGHOSSIAN, as requested by her brother John and his wife Barbara
Chookasian. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HER MEMORY.
HOKEHANKIST will be said for ED BEDROSIAN on the 1st year of
his passing and ALICE BEDROSIAN on the 2nd year of her passing, as requested by their son Larry Bedrosian and his wife Joan and their children, their
son Gary Bedrosian and his wife Joyce and their children, their daughter Janice
Bedrosian and her family, their daughter Linda Hovannisian and her husband
David and their children, her brother Aram and Alice Michigian and their
children, and her sister-in-law Gertie Kazarian. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE
DONATED IN THEIR MEMORY.
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FUNERAL/GRAVESIDE SERVICES
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Funeral Services were held for ARDEMIS NORDIGIAN
NAKASHIAN on Friday, October 4, 2013. Interment was
held at Masis Ararat Cemetery. Our sincere condolences to
her daughter Alice Gureghian and her husband Garo. May
God bless her soul.
Funeral Services were held for OSCAR HAMPARZOOMIAN on
Friday, October 11, 2013. Interment was held at Masis Ararat Cemetery.
Our sincere condolences to his wife Ruby Hamparzoomian, his sons
Alan Hamparzoomian and Dana Hamparzoomian, his daughter Linda
Agbashian, and his seven grandchildren. May God bless his soul.
Graveside Services were held for ROSE SEPETJIAN on Thursday,
October 17, 2013. Interment was held at Masis Ararat Cemetery. Our
sincere condolences to her husband John Sepetjian, her sons George
Sepetjian, Richard Sepetjian, her daughter Karen Wiltse, and sister
Mary Harootian. May God bless her soul.
NOVEMBER 24
HOKEHANKIST will be said for VARTANOUCHE KALUSTIAN
on the 10th year of her passing, ANTRANIK EKMALIAN, AND PAUL
EKMALIAN, as requested by grandson and nephew Alain Ekmalian and Family.
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN THEIR MEMORY.
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A Visit From Afar: Artist Arev Petrosyan
We have invited renowned artist Arev Petrosyan to Holy Trinity Church of
Fresno to personally present her artistic, spiritual, creations: paintings on
flex glass to our church. Arev is not a new name for some of us since those
of us who follow art have known of Arev’s talent and of her charitable
work. Her willingness to donate two huge flex glass painting to the church
is very touching and a big honor for our community.
Arev will be presenting 15 original works of art, which will be available for
purchase at Holy Trinity’s Small Hall on Thursday, December 5th. All of
her paintings will be in her signature style, on flex glass. The reception will
take place from 6:00-8:00 pm. Please come and enjoy an evening with
Arev.
Beautiful red tulips, vibrant pomegranates, and golden trees are all subject
matter of Arev’s paintings. Vivid gold and silver paints radiate off her
works, and gives each piece a true beauty and special uniqueness.
Arev was born on May 6 1972 in Yerevan, Armenia, in the family of the
famous sculptor Benik Petrosyan. Her mother is a violinist, pedagogue, a
famous public and later political figure.
From 1987 to 1991 Arev studied at the College of Fine Arts named after P.
Terlemezyan, then from 1991 to 1998 studied at Yerevan State Academy of
Arts. Since 1999, became a member of the Armenian Artists' Union. From
1991 to 1995 she studied Computer Graphics. Over the years, Arev, has
participated in charitable exhibitions, auctions, campaigns, aiming to help
poor children and the old.
You can view Arev’s creations at www.arev-art.com
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
3 Morning Service
9:00 am
Badarak 10:00 am
Sunday School 10:30
Hye’d Out
5:30 pm—7:30 pm
4 5 Ladies Guild
Luncheon 11:45 am
Tues. Eve.
Bible Study at the
home of
Sarkis & Vicky
Kalanjian
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10
Morning Service
9:00 am
Badarak 10:00 am
Sunday School 10:30
am Hye’d Out
5:30 pm—7:30 pm
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12
Tues. Eve.
Bible Study at the
home of
Sako & Houry
Birindzian
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17 Morning Service
9:00 am Badarak
10:00 am
Sunday School 10:30
am Hye’d Out
5:30 pm—7:30 pm
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Tues. Eve.
Bible Study at the
home of
Avak & Anahid
Dishyan
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24 Eng. Morning Service
9:15am
Badarak, 10:00 am
Sunday School 10:30
Hye’d Out
5:30 pm—7:30 pm
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No
Tues. Eve.
Bible Study at the
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Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Friday Morning
Bible Study
11:00 am
(Armenian)
2
Saturday School
10:00 am
7 Thursday Morning
Bible Study
(English)
10:00am
8
Friday Morning
Bible Study
11:00 am
(Armenian)
9
Saturday School
10:00 am
14 Thursday Morning
Bible Study
(English)
10:00AM
15 Friday Morning
Bible Study
11:00 am
(Armenian)
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Saturday School
10:00 am
21 Thursday Morning
Bible Study
(English)
10:00AM
22 Friday Morning
Bible Study
11:00 am
(Armenian)
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Saturday School
10:00 am
28 No Thursday Morning
Bible Study
Happy Thanksgiving
Office Closed
29 No Friday Morning
Bible Study
Office Closed
30
No
Saturday School
Deadline for
“Voice” submission
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IN-LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS
In memory of HAMPIG KASPARIAN
Tom Ahajanian
Levon Baladjanian
Ruby Baladjanian
Beverlee Bargamian
Norma Bargamian
Hampo & Shakeh Bazerkanian
Richard Bedoian
Christine Darmanian
Virginia Derian
David & Cindy Evans
Jack & Lucille Gahvejian
Garo & Alice Gureghian
Krikor & Lucy Geyoghlian
George & Asdghig Jebian
Robert & Elizabeth Knebel
John & Mary Megerdichian
Margie Petersen & Eddie
Victor & Arlyne Sahatdjian
Patricia Sevoian
Mark & Margaret Shirin
Berg & Elaine Sudjian
In memory of OSCAR HAMPARZOOMIAN
Haig Aivazian
Leo & Evelyn Avedikian
Levon Baladjanian
Richard & Lorraine Baquera
Richard Bedoian
Bob & Cherye Caire
Christine Darmanian
Vartan & Lucille Dzerigian
Roxie Elmassian & Family
Sarkis & Lorraine Esraelian
Mary, Richard, & Jenifer Gigliotti
Jack & Louise Hagopian & Tina
Richard & Geraldine Hagopian
Leona Hamp & Family
Elaine Hanoian
Darryl Hanoian
Elizabeth Hodoian
Vernon & Carol Hovannisian
MaryAlice, Linda, Marty, Dena, &
Meagan Kaloostian
John & Merilyn Karibian
Melvin Kevorkian
Julie & Gina Khorigian & Family
Nan Melkonian & Family
Laune & Frank Dmochorski & Laurie
Minasian
Lorraine Noroian
Florence Ohanesian & Family
Lilly Paboojian
Robert Poochigian & Family
Charles & Debbie Poochigian
Gary & Pam Poochigian
Kirk & Stephanie Poochigian
Richard & Rosanna Rojas
Chris & Stefany Simonian & Family
In memory of DONALD EKPARIAN
Anonymous
Langgeng & Ban Arifin
Norma Bargamian
Gladys Jamgotchian (Youth Group)
James & Joan Kozera
Joseph & Marie Markarian
Mark & Margaret Shirin
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In memory of JEFFERY TANIELIAN Sonny & Jeffri Kazarian
Lucy Ohanian
Sam’s Party Rental
In memory of ROSE TERZIAN
In memory of MIKE NORADIAN Lucy Ohanian
IN-LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS
Christine Darmanian
Virginia Derian
Franklin & Ruth Diel
Gladys Jamgotchian
Jerry & Patricia Jamgotchian & Family
(Youth Group) Scott & Linda Jura
In memory of KENNETH PETERSON Margaret Donabedian
In memory of ROSE SEPETJIAN Raffie & Mary Harootian (Voice)
In memory of ARDEMIS NAKASHIAN
Hasmig Aaronian
Hampo & Shakeh Bazerkanian
Richard Bedoian
Bryan & Rosie Bedrosian
Ohannes Bouladian
Mesrob & Marie Der Simonian
Sevag & Lisa Der Simonian
Varoujan & Naira Der Simonian
Vars & David Gaston (Sunday School)
Ladies’ Guild
Garo & Flora Istanboulian
Gladys Jamgotchian (Youth Group)
Hrair & Seta Jaghlassian
George & Asdghig Jebian
Hagop & Ashkhen Krioghlian
Ron & Nina Lanouette
Manoukian Family
Edward & Hasmig Megerdichian
Hovannes & Mariam Megrdichian
Virginia Meltickian
Katchig & Maggie Mihranian (Courtyard)
Mikael & Haigouhie Mikaelian
Rosemary Minasian
Agnes Moreau
Lucy Ohanian
Randy & Susan Parnagian
Richard & Vartouhy Pandukht
Vahe & Nora Sarkissian
Armenouhi Semerdjian
Patricia Sevoian
Jim & Anna Shekoyan
Mark & Margaret Shirin
Neshan Tabibian
Sharon Toroian (Sunday School)
Patty Torosian
Mary & Vicken Tufenkjian (Venzuella)
Serop & Aznive Vartanian
In memory of ARAXIE MESROBIAN Avak & Barbara Howsepian Family
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HOKEHANKIST DONATIONS
In memory of JOHN DER GARABEDIAN Der Garabedian Family
In memory of ANDRANIK ALADJIAN Shogik Papoyan
In memory of HAMPIG KASPARIAN
In memory of MEGERDICHIAN FAMILY Edward & Hasmig Megerdichian
In memory of LOUCIN BOUTOUGHIAN Harout & Adrine Boutoughian
Haroutioun & Marie Makardian
In memory of AROSH DARAKJIAN, LEVON KALADJIAN, &
HAROUT SOKOUNIAN Ara Darakjian Haroutioun & Marie Makardian
Haig & Sonia Avakian
Meher & Sose Chekerdemian
Edward & Hasmig Megerdichian
Serop & Aznive Vartanian
In memory of VEHANOUSH VERA ERYSIAN Bill & Lucy Erysian Meher & Sose Chekerdemian
In memory of JOYCE HARUTINIAN Michael Harutinian
Victor & Arlyne Sahatdjian
In memory of JOE KALPAKJIAN Dennis & Evelyn Hamamjian
In memory of DIANA JWEN Jonathon Hadden
In memory of VARTANOUCHE KALUSTIAN,
ANTRANIK EKMALIAN, & PAUL EKMALIAN Alain & Mary Ekmalian
In memory of KASPAR & SIROON HOVANNISIAN Vernon & Carol Hovannisian
In memory of ANAHIT IGUITIAN Avedis & Sirvart Adourian
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In memory of ARAXI MESROBIAN Mesrobian Family
In memory of ELMER NOROIAN Irma Noroian
In memory of OHANNES MEGERDIJIAN Raffi & Nazeli Megerdijian
HOKEHANKIST DONATIONS Cont’
In memory of ROSE TERZIAN Joan Yates
In memory of LEVON & ARAM TOUTIKIAN Noubar & Armine Toutikian
GENERAL
Dorothy Adolph (In memory of Kenneth Peterson
Barret & Caroline Arakelian
Ace & Kooky Avedisian (In memory of Art Avedisian on the 2nd year of his
passing)
Beverlee Bargamian (In memory of her cousin Paul Bargamian and best friend
Ginger Patterson) Ernest & Carlotta Bedrosian
Ara Derkejian (Der Voghormia)
Rosa Hovakimian
Charlotte Kasparian (In memory of her beloved mother Roxie Krikorian, beloved
husband Haig Kasparian, and beloved son Chuck Boornazian)
Edward & Marian Koroyan
Elaine Lyons (Voice)
Dorothy Mazman (In memory of parents Alice & Aram Kinosian)
Doug & Maral McDowell
Victor & Arlyne Sahatdjian (In honor of Margaret Shirin’s birthday)
Sam & Helen Sarkisian
John & Linda Shahbazian (In honor of the birth of their granddaughter Elizabeth
Kathryn Shahbazian)
John & Linda Shahbazian (In memory Joe Minasian)
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John & Linda Abdulian
Jeffrey & Jason Ahronian
Richard & Joan Ahronian
Robby & Blanche Antoyan
Berj & Arpi Apkarian
Alan & Michelle Asadoorian
Sam & Deborah Bagdasarian
Vincent & Jackie Balakian
Bagdasar & Diana Bedoian (Courtyard)
Richard Bedoian
Tarjian Bedoian
Krikor & Katherine Bedrosian
Nicholas & Nancy Boghosian
Gerald & Tammy Chooljian
Douglas & Robyn Cooper
Varoujan & Naira Der Simonian
Kenneth & Robyn Esraelian (Courtyard)
Marilyn Fazio
John Fino
Jack & Lucille Gahvejian
Vars & David Gaston (Sunday School)
Philip & Elaine Garo (In memory of Jeff
Tanielian for the Courtyard)
Rodney Gavroian
Ralph & Janet Hovannisian
Vernon & Carol Hovannisian
Chuck & Joanne Iknoian
Ara & Shoghik Jierian (Courtyard)
Bob & Dorothy Juskalian
Merlin Kazarian
Melvin Kevorkian
Hagop & Ashkhen Krioghlian
Joel & Jill Mazmanian
Aram & Alice Michigian
Katchig & Maggie Mihranian
Hagop Ohanessian
Randy & Susan Parnagian
Kenneth & Regina Peters
Leland & Barbara Picchi
Mike & Rose Ross
Edwin Sadoian
Victor & Arlyne Sahatdjian
Charles & Lori Sarabian
Virginia Sarabian
Mark & Margaret Shirin
Richard & Diana Shirin
Karen Thomas Sigi
Susan Tanielian (Courtyard)
Joyce Terzian
Gerald & Lynette Tomassian
Jerald Tusan
Robert & Frances Tusan
In honor of the BIRTHDAY BOYS:
LEVON BALADJANIAN, JACK BEDOIAN, & MARVIN CAPRELIAN
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Dr. Garine Lepejian-Vasilain (Left) Mrs. Noune Khachikian (Middle)
Mrs. Flora Esraelian (Right)
“The Year of the Mother of the Armenian Family”
On the occasion of the proclamation of the current year as the year
of the Armenian Mother by His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great
House of Cilicia, the Holy Trinity Armenian Church hosted a bilingual lec-
ture on the subject organized by the Christian Education Committee. Fr.
Vahan Gosdanian blessed the food then invited Mistress of Ceremonies Mrs.
Sato Sanikian to handle the issue. Then the Committee Chairman Mr. Garo
Poladian released his speech on the Committee’s activity.
The two lecturers, Dr. Mrs. Garine Lepejian-Vasilain, in Armenian,
and Mrs. Flora Esraelian, in English, emphasized in their concise interven-
tion the crucial role of the Armenian Mother in order to keep our
traditional, educational and religious values. They referred to her as the base
of the family, its central pillar, the custodian of our moral, cultural and spiri-
tual values, highlighting her determination and mission in the salvation of
our faith, fatherland and language. Not to mention her fundamental role and
duty in religious and national fields, from ancient times to Der Zor, and from
Karabagh to the present. They traced a parallel between St. Mary and our
mothers, in that they are the source of love and sacrifice. They
recommended being respectful of our mothers as suggested by the fourth
commandment of the Holy Bible. They alluded, to some verses of our poets
Hovhannes Shiraz and Barooyr Sevag, who have dedicated many poems to
the Armenian mother, while Mrs. Noune Khachikian recited one. Then they
invited the audience to have a reflection on the fact that still persists in our
memory the Mother Church, Mother Armenia and Mother Language appel-
lations.
To make the climate more emotional was the performance on the
piano by Mrs. Alin Baghdasarian, who played selected pieces of Armenian
music, which included “letter to my mother” and “ov too keghetsig “.
By: Vahe Keshishian
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HYE’D OUT NEWS Hello Everyone,
This past month has gone by extremely fast. It has been wonderful to
start getting to know our church family in a more intimate way. We are a
blessed church to have such a wonderful group of young people in our church.
In today’s society it is a rough time to be a young person, the waters that our
young people have to navigate are very different from when you and I were in
Junior High, High School, and College. I would encourage you to strike up con-
versation with our young people, get to know them and encourage them in any
way you can.
The Youth Group continues to go through the book of Galatians. This is
an interesting book as we are reminded about the basics of our faith and that the
Gospel of Jesus Christ is for everyone and that there are no extra restrictions put
on people in the faith. The most important question we have to answer is Who is
Jesus and what does that mean for your life? We had the great opportunity to see
the East meets West concert with the Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble.
It was a great concert and everyone that went had a wonderful time. The Youth
Group also had a chance to go to Hobbs Grove this past month. We had a good
group of young people meet at the church and go to Hobbs Grove. Everyone had
a great time and it was a very scary event. We went through the Haunted Forrest
and the Haunted House as well as a Hay Ride. Everyone had a fantastic time and
are looking forward to going back next year.
Lastly the youth were able to help out with the Annual Church Bazaar.
It was good to be able to help the Church as well as do some fundraising by sell-
ing Olive Oil. If you were at the Bazaar you most likely had a chance to talk to
Zaven Ohanian. He is a wonderful salesman and was able to let people know
about the fantastic Olive Oil that we were selling. We still have a few bottle left
over, so if you would like some please contact me. We would like to thank the
Mesrobian family for providing us with the Olive Oil to sell. We would also like
to thank Varoujan Der Simonian for providing us help along the way as well.
We have started our College and Career Group. We have been meeting in peo-
ple’s homes and have been very fortunate to have such wonderful hospitality
from our church family. We would like to thank the following families for open-
ing up their home so graciously for us: The Nersisyan Family, Hagop Ohanes-
sian, The Bareian Family, The Sarabian Family, and the Zanontian Family. We have been looking at the Gospel of John and seeing the life that Jesus lived and
how we should be living our lives as well. We look forward to continue meeting
and growing together.
In His Service,
Jason Davis
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DAILY BIBLE READING
November-
1. Galatians 6:1-13; Luke 8:4-16
2. All Saints - old and new, known and unknown
Wisdom 3:1-8; Isaiah 33:5-8; Hebrews 11:32-12:2;
Luke 12:4-9
3. Eighth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Isaiah 22:15-25; Ephesians 1:1-14; Luke 8:17-21
4. Wisdom 5:1-8; Amos 3:12-15; Ephesians 3:1-10; John 10:11-16
5. Proverbs 8:12-21; Nahum 2:1-7; 1 Timothy 5:17-21; Luke 9:23-27
6. Ephesians 1:15-2:3; Luke 8:22-25
7. Wisdom 6:22-26; Zechariah 12:6-10; Hebrews 13:7-9;
Matthew 4:23-25
8. Ephesians 2:4-22; Luke 8:40-48
9. The Holy Archangels Gabriel and Michael and all the
Heavenly Hosts Genesis 18:33-19:2; Job 38:4-7; Isaiah 6:1-7;
Ezekiel 1:1-20; Hebrews 1:6-14; Matthew 18:10-14
10. Ninth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Isaiah 24:1-13; Ephesians 5:15-33; Luke 8:49-57
11. Wisdom 4:7-15; Isaiah 12:1-6; 1 John 5:1-6; Luke 9:23-27
12. Proverbs 15:33-16:7; Hosea 14:9-10; Titus 3:3-8; Mark 13:9-13
13. Ephesians 6:1-9; Luke 9:10-17
14. Proverbs 28:10-18; Baruch 3:31-4:4; 2 Timothy 1:6-12;
Matthew 19:27-29
15. Ephesians 6:13-24; Luke 9:37-44
16. The Holy Apostles Andrew and Philip
Wisdom 9:13-10:2; Jeremiah 16: 16-19; Acts 8:26-40;
John 1:35-51
17. Eve of the Fast of Advent
Isaiah 25:9-26:7; Philippians 1:1-11; Luke 9:44-50 18. Colossians 1:1-11; Luke 11:14-23
19. Colossians 1:12-23; Luke 11:27-32
20. Colossians 1:24-2:7; Luke 11:33-42
21. Presentation of the Holy Mother of God
Song of Songs 1:1-11; Proverbs 11:30-12:4; Isaiah 52:7-10;
Zechariah 2:10-13; Malachi 3:1-2;
2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 1:39-56
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23. Sts. Gregory the Wonderworker, Nicholas (bishop), and
Myron (bishop) Wisdom 10:9-12; Malachi 2:5-7;
1 Peter 5:1-7; John 10:11-16
24. First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 36:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10;
Luke 12:13-31
25. Song of Songs 8:14-26; Hosea 14:6-8;
2 Corinthians 6:16-17:1; Luke 8:1-3
26. Wisdom 9:9-12; Isaiah 41:15-19; 2 Corinthians 2:14-17;
Luke 6:13-20
27. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12; Luke 12:41-48
28. St. Clement Proverbs 8:33-36; Isaiah 66:18-21;
Philippians 4:1-7; Luke 9:1-6
29. 1 Thessalonians 2:17-19; Luke 12:49-59
30. The Holy Apostles and our First Illuminators Thaddeus and
Bartholomew Wisdom 9:13-10:2; Jeremiah 16:16-19;
1 Corinthians 12:26-13:10; Matthew 9:35-10:7
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PASS IT ON… Submitted By: Krista Parnagian Author Unknown
Satan Called a Convention
Satan called a worldwide convention of demons. In his opening address he
said, "We can't keep Christians from going to church. We can't keep them from read-
ing their Bibles and knowing the truth. We can't even keep them from forming an inti-
mate relationship with their Savior. Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our
power over them is broken. So let them go to their churches; let them have their cov-
ered dish dinners, but steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a relationship
with Jesus Christ. This is what I want you to do," said the devil: "Distract them from
gaining hold of their Savior and maintaining that vital connection throughout their
day!"
"How shall we do this?" his demons shouted. "Keep them busy in the nones-
sentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds," he answered.
"Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow. Persuade the wives
to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12
hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles. Keep them from spending time
with their children. As their families fragment, soon their homes will offer no escape
from the pressures of work!"
"Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice.
Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive. To keep the TV,
VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store
and restaurant in the world plays non-biblical music constantly. This will jam their
minds and break that union with Christ. Fill the coffee tables with magazines and
newspapers. Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day. Invade their driving
moments with billboards. Flood their mailboxes with junk mail, mail order catalogs,
sweepstakes, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering free products,
services and false hopes."
"Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the real
meaning of Christmas. Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk about his resur-
rection and power over sin and death. Even in their recreation, let them be excessive.
Have them return from their recreation exhausted. Keep them too busy to go out in
nature and reflect on God's creation. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events,
plays, concerts, and movies instead. Keep them busy, busy, busy!"
"And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and
small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences. Crowd their lives with so
many good causes they have no time to seek power from Jesus. Soon they will be
working in their own strength, sacrificing their health and family for the good of the
cause. It will work! It will work!"
It was quite a plan! The demons went eagerly to their assignments causing
Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and there, having
little time for their God or their families and friends. Having no time to tell others
about the power of Jesus to change lives. I guess the question is, has the devil been
successful at his scheme? You be the judge! Message: How often do you make God a
part of your daily life? We all get caught up in daily activities and sometimes forget to
make God a part of them.
Unknown
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PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY
OUTREACH CORNER
If you are 70 years of age or older and a Fresno County resident, you are
eligible for the Taxi Scrip Program. It allows you to purchase $20 of scrip to
use for taxi service for $5. Applications and Order Forms will be available in
the narthex of the church sanctuary, the church office or you may call the
church office at 559-486-1141 for an electronic version.
SATURDAY ARMENIAN SCHOOL NEWS
The Armenian Relief Society Saturday Armenian School at Holy
Trinity Church is still accepting students for the 2013-2014 term.
The annual tuition is $200. Classes are held in the Sunday School
building from 10:00 a.m -12:30 p.m. Contact Vicky Kataroyan at
559– 439-5990 or 559-355-6383 for more details.
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.
The last quarterly payment received was for $357.09!
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5: 11:45 am Ladies’ Guild Luncheon. Church
Small Hall.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10: 1:00 pm “The Armenian Heritage of Jerusa-
lem” Guest Speaker, Dr. Abraham Terian. Following church services, at
the Church Social Hall. Light lunch will be served at 12:30 pm $10 for
adults, $5 for 12 years and under.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16: 7:30 pm National Chamber Orchestra of
Armenia, Armenian Music Chamber Festival. Paul Shoghoian Concert
Hall . VIP Seating $50, General Seating $35. For tickets call
559-486-1141.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17: 1:00 pm A.R.S. Sophia Annual Thanksgiv-
ing Luncheon. Holy Trinity Armenian Church Social Hall. Adults $15.00;
Children 12 and under $7.00. For tickets call Leslie at 559-906-9927, Bar-
bara at 559-284-8478 or Sona 559-252-8320.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1: 12:00 pm Good Company Players Presents
“A Christmas Carol” Second Space Theatre Hors d’Oeuvres & Wine Re-
ception Silent Auction 1:00 p.m. Curtain at 2:00 p.m. Donation $20 Call
Patty at 559-591-2217 for tickets (See flyer on pg. 9).
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5: 6:00 pm A Visit From Afar: Artist Arev
Petrosyan. Arev will be presenting 15 original works of art, which will be
available for purchase at Holy Trinity Armenian Church’s Small Hall.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7: 12:00 pm St. Paul Ladies’ Society Tea.
Call Isabel for reservations at 559-434-8308.
