Etching by Vartkes Kaprielian Publication of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church

402 Broadway, Providence, Rhode Island 02909

Archpriest Fr. Gomidas Baghsarian, Pastor Office:401.831.6399 Hall:401.831.1830 F ax:401.351.4418

Rev. Fr. Kapriel Nazarian, Assistant Pastor E-mail: info@stsvartanantzchurch.org Website: stsvartanantzchurch.org

Vol. LI No. 8 September 2016

Archpriest Dr. Mesrob Tashjian

The final consecration (Extreme Unction) which took place on Friday, July 29th, at 10 am during the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, California, was visibly emotionally moving for Der Hayr's family and everyone present. After Der Hayr was anointed by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Srpazan and the clergy present sang a sharagan (hymn) as if the words were being said by Der Mesrob himself. In the Hymn, Der Hayr is saying: "greetings Holy Altar, greetings ranks of priests, I have gone to my Creator." He continues, by greeting his flock, saying that he has gone to be with Jesus, the hope of the world. He ends by giving his prayers and blessing. It was truly a moving service and I could not help to think that Der Mesrob was also with his flock in Providence that morning before the Altar at Sts. Vartanantz Church where he served for more than thirty- eight years.

The love and respect that the parishioners of Sts. Vartanantz Church have for Der Mesrob will always remain in the hearts of our parishioners. However, Der Hayr was admired and loved, not only by his flock, but by the entire Rhode Island community. He was an eloquent speaker, an intellectual and a loving Pastor. Even after so many years, Der Hayr is continually remembered for his exemplary and faithful service to our community. As a result, the example that he set for us continues and will continue for the generations to come. Our entire community will join the Tashjian Family in mourning until the 40th day of Remembrance. Our condolences to Yn. Carmen, Vatche, his wife Christine, Hagop and the entire Tashjian family. May our Heavenly Father send His Holy Spirit to give them comfort.

May our Lord Jesus illuminate his soul and rank Der Hayr among the saints at His right hand.

Adult Bible Study will resume on September 26th at 7pm We hope that you will be able to join us.

Church Winter Schedule will begin on Sunday, September 11th

Soorp Badarak will begin at 10 am

A Big Thank You

from Summer Bible Camp

In last month’s Special Students' issue of the

Gantegh, we had the opportunity to share with you

a look into our second annual summer Bible camp

that took place from July 18th through the 22nd.

The Bible camp was a fulfilling experience for the

campers and counselors alike as everyone had a fun

time exploring God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His

promises to us. This month, we would like to

extend a special thank you to the many people who

generously supported our camp with donations.

This year, the Bible Camp received cash donations

totaling $835 from the following individuals: Hazel

Kizirian; Shakay Kizirian; Arax, Christine, and

Anais Missakian (in loving memory of Seta

Missakian); Ara & Maggie Nalbandian (in loving

memory of Christine Nazarian White); Mariam

Norigian; Mari Panosian & Family (in loving memory

of her brother Sarkis Panosyan); Der Aram & Yn.

Margaret Stepanian; Maral Tashian; Ann Tikoian;

Berge & Jayne Zobian.

The Bible Camp also received the following “in kind”

donations:

Peter Hajian, Jr. –- RI Recognition –--

donated 56 custom printed tee shirts

Beverly Najarian –- Sponsored an ice

cream truck for the campers and the

counselors

Billy Manzo -– Donated pizza lunch on

Monday of camp.

Ladies' Guild – Donated/prepared/served

lunch on Tuesday & Thursday

Men’s Club ---– Donated/prepared/served

a cookout on Friday

Gloria Nazarian, Joanne Kizirian Robertson, Helen

Bogoian and Noreen Melikian LaFazia – Donated the

snacks that they served each day.

Our counselors, who gave so joyfully of their time

and talents, also generously donated many of the

supplies, crafts, and activities that they used

during the camp. There are also many other people

who helped to make the Bible camp a success. This

was truly a community wide event and we thank

everyone who contributed or helped in any way to

make this a wonderful experience for our campers.

Annual Membership Meeting Sunday, September 25, 2016

If attendance does not constitute a quorum, a second meeting, following a short break, will be called to order on the same day. In accordance with the Prelacy By-Laws, a parishioner must have paid his/her 2016 Membership Dues to participate in the voting. Before the meeting, a light lunch will be served.

Election of Trustees and NRA Delegates

and

Continuation of our Annual Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Parishioners

Please remember to remit your 2016 Membership

and Stewardship Form along with the appropriate payment as soon as possible. Membership Dues are as follows:

$100 (26 & older)

$50 Senior Citizen (65 & older)

$25 (18 - 25 yrs. of age) For your convenience, we offer the availability of credit card transactions as well as automatic re-occurring Dues and Stewardship payments. Information is on the Membership/Stewardship Form or you may contact the Church Office at 401-831-6399 for further information. Your continuous and unyielding support is what sustains the well being of our Church.

Please remember that 2016 Membership Dues must be paid in order for you to be eligible to vote.

Additional Donations for the Painting of the

Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide

$100 Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Zorabedian

$ 50 Ms. Karen Tourvanda Collavecchio in Loving Memory of her mother, Varsenig (Melikian) Williams

Men's Club News

Our Men's Club has taken Aram Vehapar's "Year of Service" to heart. For many weeks, several individuals met at the Oakland Cemetery in Cranston on Saturday mornings to help with its massive clean-up/restoration. The task was completed and Grave Blessings by our clergy took place on June 18th. A Reception followed at a home adjacent to the grounds.

Our Men's Club and Others preparing

yet another dinner at the Providence Rescue Mission

Der Gomidas, Der Kapriel and the Board of Trustees are pleased to announce that on September 5, 2016, Pauline Getzoyan will become our new office manager/secretary.

We as a church community are blessed to have such a talented person to continue the excellent work that our dedicated office staff has done over the years. May our Lord bless her and guide her as she continues her service to our church in this new role.

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Der Gomidas, Der Kapriel and the Board of Trustees cordially invite you to join us in congratulating Alice Simonian Buratti and Helen Dayian for their years of faithful service as they prepare to retire.

Please join us in Aramian Auditorium for a light luncheon on Sunday, September 11th, following the Divine Liturgy. This will be a beautiful opportunity for each of us to express our gratitude to Alice and Helen for all that they have done for our church and for us as a community to pray for our Lord’s continued blessings upon them.

2016 Madagh Donations

$250 Mr. Antranig Avakian

$200 Marabian Family; Mrs. Joyce Yeremian

$150 Ms. Joanne Mouradjian

$100 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Atamian; Kenneth and Rose Balemian; Mr. Peter “Doc” Bedrosian; Mr. Paul Chobanian in memory of Madlen Chobanian; Mrs. Shirley Derderian; Ms. Mary Fermanian and Mrs. Queenie Haboian; Elyse, Louise & Rosette Garabedian; Roseanne Haroian and Stu Rose in Memory of Zakar, Mushek, Zatar and Charles Bogoian, and Paul, Goldie and Chuck Haroian; Charles and Kathleen Mouradjian; Mrs. Sally Mouradjian; Mr. Ardashes Nahabedian; Mr. Armenag Palian; Mr. & Mrs. Garbis Parseghian; David and Marjorie Sluter; Mr, Eugene Stepanian in Memoryof his father, Harry Stepanian; Mark and Nancy Tavitian

$75 Hagop and Anahid Khatchadourian

$50 Aghjayan and Getzoyan Families; Mr. Gary Aprahamian; Ms. Martina Baligian; and Alice Buratti; Hagop and Salpi Donoyan; Stepan and Christine Kanarian; Mrs. Hazel Kizirian; Ms. Alice Kojoian; Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kopoian; Violet and Chris Krikorian; Mrs. Lucy Kroian; Mrs. Noreen Lafazia; Mr. & Mrs. Antranig Mesrobian; Ara and Maggie Nalbandian; Mr. & Mrs. Vahe Oharonian; Mrs. Suzanne Simonian; Der Aram and Yn Margaret Stepanian; Ms. Margaret Stepanian; Sarkis and Menar Tarpinian; Mr & Mrs. Harout Taraksian; Angel and Shoghig Tavitian; Ms. Janice Votolato; Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Zorabedian

$30 Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Burke; Ms. Araxie Larkin; Mr. & Mrs. Charles Palian; Mrs. Karen Pilla

$25 and under Mr. Larry Adoian; Anonymous; Anonymous; Anonymous Mr. John Arzigian; Mr. Gregory Arzoomanian; Mr. & Mrs. Zak Asatrian; Ms. Anahid Attarian; Ms. Roberta Babigian; Mrs. Rose Babigian; Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Babigian; Mr. Anthony Bahian; Hon. Haiganush Bedrosian; Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Bedrosian; Gary and Ruth Berard; Mr. Jeff Boghossian; Kenneth and Sandra Bogosian; Ms. Helen Dayian; Mrs. Maro Dionisopoulos; Mrs. Marie Donabedian; Hovsep and Zepur Donoyan; Ms. Christine Engustian, Esq; Mr. Tom Flahive; Mr. Greg Garian; Mr. Garry Giragosian; Ms. Rita Hallajian; Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Jamgochian; Mr. Hagop Jawharjian; Mr. & Mrs. Setrak Jawharjian; Mrs. Lucine Joharjian; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kanarian; Mrs. Lucienne Kaprielian; Mrs. Beatrice Kendrjian; Ms. Shakay Kizirian; Mrs. Beatrice Koshmatian in Loving Memory of Peter Koshmatian; Mr. & Mrs. Harry

$25 and under continued Kushigian; Mr. Aram Madoian; John and June Mangassarian; Mr. Mano; Ann and Jean Markarian; Ms. Sarah Markarian; Dr. Steve Menatian; Mr. Vahe Merzoian; Mr. Minas Minassian; Mrs. Takouhi Minassian; Mr. and Mrs. George Moorachian; Mrs. Gloria Nahabedian; Mr. & Mts. Charles Nazarian; Mrs. Mariam Norigian; Mr. & Mrs. Edward Paolino; Ms. Jeanmarie Papelian; Ms. Sylvia Simonian; Mrs. Takouhi Soghanyemezian; Mr. John Takian; Mrs. Susan Tashjian; Mrs. Ann Tikoian;Mr. George Topalian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Toumasian; Mrs. Sarah Woods

Our Church Picnic 2016

A Big Thank You

On behalf of the Picnic Committee and our community, we would like to extend our profound appreciation to all those who helped make this year’s Annual Picnic such a great success.

Special thanks to the following for their continuous support: Madagh donors, Ladies' Guild for the making the choreg, the Hagopian Family for the donation of the grapes, Harry and Agnes Toumasian for the donation of 50 lb of bulgur, and all who helped in the Kitchen be it cooks, servers, clean-up crew etc. We truly appreciate all the support we received.

Harout Taraksian -- Picnic Chairman

Parishioners If you would like to receive your issue of the Gantegh electronically, please forward your email address to the Church Website:

info@stsvartanantzchurch.org This would help to defray our costs greatly.

We appreciate your consideration.

Altar Candles

Ms. Joyce Bagdasarian in Loving Memory of Archpriest Rev. Dr. Mesrob Tashjian

Hagop and Anahid Khatchadourian in Loving Memory of Angel Khatchadourian and Anitza Avakian

Altar Flowers

Ms. Margaret Stepanian in Loving Memory of Archpriest Rev. Dr. Mesrob Tashjian \

Varadian and Megerdichian Families in Loving Memory of Melkon Varadian

Aghjayan Family in Loving Memory of Haig Aghjayan

Hagop and Anahid Khatchadourian in Loving Memory of Angel Khatchadourian and Anitza Avakian

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

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.

Recent Donations

Ashukian/Quam Families $ 400 in Loving Memory of Oscar and Isabel Ashukian

Anonoymous $ 75

Donations

Mr. and Mrs. Azarig Kooloian $ 500 in appreciation for Der Gomidas' and Der Kapriel's many visits and prayers

Ms. S. Sue Aramian and Mrs. Margo Ragan $ 300 in loving memory of Kazar Aramian

Ms. Arminee "Maggie" Madarentz $ 300 in appreciation for Der Gomidas' and Der Kapriel's many visits and prayers

Mrs. Marlene Vichabian $ 300 in appreciation for Der Gomidas' and Der Kapriel's many

visits, prayers and phone calls

Mr. Richard Magarian $ 200

From the Estate of Mary Elmasian $ 150

Ms. Linda Shartzer $ 150 in loving memory of Cynthia and M. Allen Shartzer, Vartanoush Melikian, Virginia Emirian, and Sylvia and Harry Melikian

Paul and Diane Tocci and Children $ 100 in loving memory of Sally Avakian and Hazel Avakian

ARF Providence Kristapor Gomideh $ 100 for use of the facilities

Ms. Gail Melikian $ 50

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.

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.

Requiem Services

September 4 Nevart and John Aprhamian, Elizabeth and Thomas Altounian, Sarah and Donig Leylegian and Chilingirian Family; Agnooni Baligian; Margaret Barsamian; Louis A. Bianco; Azniv Coloian; Nvard and Tatos Dedeian and Gevork Khrimian; Neshan Dolbashian; Garabed Giragosian; Dr. Harold Jordan; Manas Manasian; Varsenig Agnes Markarian; Marinos Nahabedian; Thomas V. Sahagian Sr.; Elizabeth, Derek Alan, Arsen and Jodie Torigian

September 11 --- No Requiem Services: Exaltation of the Holy Cross

September 18 Arsen Ajojian, Azniv and Sarkis Parseghian, Parseghian and Gdanian Families; Ghazaros and Amas Aproian; Mitchell, Rose and Mitchell Jr. Asadorian; Margaret Bargamian; Haroutoon and Haiganoosh Bedigian; Madlen Terzian Chobanian; Edward Ervant and Lillian Kasparian; Harry Kizirian; Mariam Khoulian; Harry, Nazalie and Dr. Gabriel Kojoian; Michael Kroian; Donig, Bagdasar, Martha, Hagop and Takouhie Leylegian; Cerna Mabel and Benjamin Najarian; Kachig Nalbandian and Edward Vartian; Beatrice Virginia Samuelian; Marie Rose Shiranian; Dickran and Rose Toufanian; Stephen Jay Varadian; Joyce Vinacco; Vartkes Zadourian; James Zamiara

September 25 Deceased Members of the Attarian Family; Mary Babigian; Lousaper, Boghos, Bedros and Dolores Bahian; Cora Bedigian, and Varther and Havanes Markarian; David John Bedrosian; Persape and Yeghishe Bedrosian; Leon Caprielian; Mary and Yervant Dayian; Aram and Varsenig Deradoorian, and Alice Deradoorian Kamajian; Vartoohe and Vahan Der Muksian; Vartan Donabedian; Sirpouhie, Yervant, Hagop Jack, Gabriel and Rose Hagopian, and Martha Kaprielian; Margaret Tavanian Harmaian; Ani Krikorian Jackson; Harbesima Karaoughlian; Vartan and Yeghsapet Kashmanian; Richard Keoseian; Anna Louise and Vartkes Kimatian; Sarkis, Kohar, Rupen and Papkin Krikorian; Arshag, Nshan, Mary, and Josephine Mooradian and Jane Mooradian Conway; Dickran and Mayram "Mari" Nalbandian, and Azniv Nalbandian Berberian; Stella Takian and Agavni Tootoonjian; Elizabeth Tomasian

October 2 Peter B. Bedrosian; Sarkis Bedrosian; Serarpi Bedrosian; Margaret, John, Harry and Doris Donabedian and Helen DeCiccio; Ossanna Donoyan; Polly Gallas; Levon Antranig Garabedian; Michael and Alice Markarian; John Menissian and Theresa Bedrosian Morin; Kara Alexanian Mignano; Setrag Shahrozian; Misak and Araxie Simonian; Avedis Albert and Yeranik Swajian; Nevart Donabedian Vaughan and

Dawn Morris; Yeprem and Victoria Yepremian, Arousiag

Jamgotchian, and Sarkis and Mary Abrahamian

October 9 Alla Arsenian; Donig, Satenig, Paul, Eleanor and Dr. Peter Asadoorian; Mark Daniel Asadoorian; George and Mary Avakian, Michetar and Araxie Ohanian and Jiryr Mezdurian; Asadoohi Der Manouelian; Anahid Elmasian; Lucy Hovanesian and Eugenia Stoian; Iris Kinoian; Maurice Legros; Setrag, Vartoohe and Bedros Tatoian

October 16 Harry Alahverdian; Goulistan Nevart Aramian; Margaret Baligian and Gerald Murray; Peter Bedrosian; Simon, Verkin, Peter Edward and Victoria Bedrosian, and May McGowan; Zakar Bogosian; Aram Donabedian; Araxie Getzoyan; Rev. Vram and Yeretzgeen Zartar Hamamjian; Peter Koshmatian; Varkis Markarian; Siranoush Mesrobian; Arch Deacon Souren, Marinos, Sahag and Charles Mouradjian, and Oskie, Charles and Armenag Avakian; Anna Vartanian

October 23 Catherine Vartian Albanese; Hovannes and Arousiag Antoyian; Garabed "Charles" and Charlotte Arakelian, and Virginia Bedrosian; Siranoush Barsamian; Nshan, Rosa, Mary and Michael Bedrosian, Vincent Izzo, and Muriel, Edward and Paul Hodge; Arthur Boornazian

October 30 Stanley S. and Ruth Ervanian; Isahag George Fashjian; Takouhy, Mguerdich, Kevork and Nubar Jamjyan, and Frank and Louise Cannavale; Takouhi and Garabed Koosherian; Geraldine Najarian; Haiganush and Megurdich Tashjian; Orzen and Krikor Topalian

Eternal Rest

Haig Aghjayan Entered into Eternal Rest on June 30, 2016

Mary Elmasian Entered into Eternal Rest on July 2, 2016

Sarkis Panosyan Entered into Eternal Rest on July 6, 2016

Archpriest Rev. Dr. Mesrob Tashjan Entered into Eternal Rest on July 23, 2016

Fortieth Day Remembrance

The Fortieth Day Requiem Service for

Haig Aghjayan was said on August 21, 2016

The Fortieth Day Requiem Service for

Mary Elmasian was said on August 21, 2016

The Fortieth Day Requiem Service for

Sarkis Panosyan was said on August 21, 2016

The Fortieth Day Requiem Service for

Archpriest Rev. Dr. Mesrob Tashjan will be said on September 4, 2016

Please join us on Sunday, September 4th as we pray for the soul and honor the memory of our pastor of 38 years, Archpriest Rev. Dr. Mesrob Tashjian. Following his 40th day Requiem Service on this day, a Special Fellowship Hour will take place which will feature a slideshow of Der Mesrob’s life that was compiled by his grandchildren and a video of the Final Unction that took place in California. We invite you to share your own photos and memories on this special day of remembrance.

Please join us on Sunday, September 18, as we dedicate the Church Kitchen to Mrs. Sally Mouradjian for her many years of dedicated service in the kitchen. A Special Fellowship Hour will follow as we honor Sally for her faithful commitment to all of the work of our kitchen for over 40 years.

Retirement Banquet In honor of our beloved Der Gomidas

October 2, 2016

ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY

PROVIDENCE “ANI” CHAPTER

NEWS -- September 2016

The ARS “ANI” Chapter is happy to announce that our Scholarship winners for 2016 were three students who each received $500.00 They were Shant Eghian, Nareh Mkrtschjan and Rachel Minassian Our best wishes and continued success to all in their future endeavors.

On Thursday, June 23, 2016, the ANI Chapter hosted an evening of Armenian folk music and fine dining at the historic University Club in Providence. Nearly 70 guests were present to enjoy the music provided by the Armenian Chamber Ensemble with Leon Janikian, Clarinet,Mal Barsamian, Oud, Dalita Getzoyan, Flute, David Gevorkian, Duduk, Charles Kalajian, Percussion and Ken Kalajian, Guitar.

Pauline Getzoyan concluded the evening sharing a brief video documenting the history of the Soseh Kindergarten in Stephanaket, Artsakh which needs a completely new building. The new structure will contain 8 large classrooms, 2 main halls, a playground and a bomb shelter. The project is expected to be completed sometime in 2017. The ANI Chapter wishes to thank all those who attended or made donations in meeting the goal of sponsoring a root on the tree of recognition that will adorn the walls of the school in Artsakh.

The ARS ANI Chapter and the Ladies’ Guild of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church held its Hye Summer Night 10 Dinner Dance on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston. We would like to thank the 160 patrons who came and enjoyed a delicious buffet, and followed by popular demand, the wonderful and great music provided by Hachig Kazarian, Clarinet,,

John Berberian Oud, Ken Kalajian, Guitar, Jason Naroian, Dumbeg and special guest singer Khatchig Jingirian from California. Jundark Kodos was the winner of $1700.00 in the 50/50 raffle. She generously donated back $200.00 to the committee.

Thank you all who support the Armenian Relief Society programs here and around the world. It is much appreciated.

Memorial Pedestal/Book of Remembrance Blessing/Dedication Ceremony

by local Armenian clergy at North Burial Ground Cemetery (next to the Armenian Martyrs' Memorial Monument) - Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10:00 am - All are welcome. On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Memorial Pedestal/Book of Remembrance is dedicated to the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were massacred at the hands of the Ottoman Turkish Empire as well as those who survived.

Presented by the Armenian Martyrs' Memorial Committee of Rhode Island; pedestal donated by Knights of Vartan Arax Tahlij #11.

ACA-RI 10th Annual

Armenian Open Golf Tournament

The Rhode Island Chapter of the Armenian Cultural Association of America, Inc., hosted its 10th annual Armenian Open Golf Tournament at Triggs Memorial Golf Course in Providence on Saturday, July 23rd. This year's event was one of the most successful tournaments that has taken place with close to 60 golfers and 30 plus tee signs.

Each cart had 12 x 18 inch Armenian flags. Event contests consisted of a putting contest, hole-in-one [par 3 hole] with

Tarbox Hyundai providing the winner with a car, longest drive, closest to the pin, and a “money” hole.

Gene Valicenti, the most well-known TV news personality in our state, served as the emcee for the raffle, which consisted of 34 items thanks to many generous donors.

Hagop Donoyan, Chairperson of the ACAA-RI, expressed sincere gratitude to the first and second place team finishers for donating their winnings back to the ACAA-RI. Donoyan explained the funds raised from this event are used to bring in lecturers, provide monetary awards to teachers of the Armenian Genocide, sponsor student trips, and for all other programs that are concerned with the knowledge and education of issues related to Armenian matters.

Please mark your calendars for our 11th annual event next year at Triggs Memorial Golf Course set for Saturday, July 22nd, 2017. ACAA-RI Reporter

Sacramental Events

Baptisms: Jacob Pereira

Parents: Jeff Pereira Amanda Fusco Born: November 12, 2010 Baptized: June 5, 2016 Godparent: Steve Costa

Levi Pereira Parents: Jeff Pereira Amanda Fusco Born: September 25, 2015 Baptized: June 5, 2016 Godparent: Corey Fusco

Christina and Christiano Parmigiano Parents: Nicholas Parmigiano Virginia Hagopian Born: November 21, 2012 Baptized: June 18, 2016 Godparents: Sarkis Hagopian & Maria Perna

Michael Tavitian Parents: Manouel Tavitian Annette Hovsepian Born: February 15, 2016 Baptized: July 9, 2016 Godparents: Armen & Nicole Dembekjian

Edmond Sarkis McLure Simonian Parents: Sean McLure Susan Simonian Born: January 12, 2012 Baptized: August 7, 2016 Godparents: Hovanes Gevorkian Gohar Gevorkian

Sacramental Events

Matrimony:

Joseph Scotti

and

Jennifer Tashjian

Exchanged the vows of Holy Matrimony on June 25, 2016

Best Men: Jonathan and James Scotti

Simon Sarkisian

and

Jacqueline Parisi

Exchanged the vows of Holy Matrimony on July 2, 2016

Best Man: Raffi Rachdouni

Michael Arslanian

and

Ida Krikorian

Exchanged the vows of Holy Matrimony on July 16, 2016

Best Man: Hrant Khatchadourian

Sebouh Yepremian

and

Annie Metrebian

Exchanged the vows of Holy Matrimony on August 27, 2016

Best Men: Raffi Festekjian

Calendar of Events

Sept 4 Fortieth Day Remembrance of our beloved Der Mesrob followed with Special Fellowship in his memory

Sept 10 Mourad Armenian School resumes 9 am

Sept 11 Church Winter Schedule resumes ---- Soorp Badarak begins at 10 am

Sunday School resumes at 9:30 am

Retirement Reception for Office Staff Aramian Auditorium 12:30pm

Sept 17 Ladies’ Guild Craft / Flea Market Church Parking Lot 8 am – 2 pm

AMMCRI Memorial Pedestal/Book of Remembrance – Blessing/Dedication 10 am at Armenian Martyrs’ Memorial Monument, North Burial Ground

Calendar of Events contd.

Sept 18 Kitchen Dedication in honor of Sally Mouradjian

Sept 25 Annual Membership Meeting #1

Oct 2 Der Gomidas' Retirement Dinner

Oct 9 Annual Membership Meeting #2 and Elections

Oct 15 Homenetmen Fall Carnival 12-5 pm Church Parking Lot

Nov 12-13 Armenian Fest 2016

Armenian Fest 2016 Preparations are Underway!!!

We need your help! Please come and join us for a few

hours starting September 7th

Every Mon & Wed = Choreg & Katah 9 am Every Tues = Micheeg 9 am

Every Thurs = Kufta 6 pm

Choreg, Katah and Kufta may be picked up Monday thru Wednesday between 10am and 1 pm or after Church on Sundays

Attention Please consider donating a "Unique Item" such as Tickets for Events etc. for our “Silent Auction” for our 2016 Armenian Fest. Your donations will help our Church and may qualify as a tax deduction for you…

Please contact the Church Office (831-6399) for further information.

Assistant Secretary Position

In Appreciation

The Providence ARF Kristapor Gomideh would like to thank the community for supporting Artsakh during this time of need.

The Gomideh thanks its sister organizations, Sts. Vartanantz Church, hamagirs, and members of the community for attending events for Artsakh and for donating through efforts such as the church plate collection.

As a community, $8,000 was raised to directly aid Artsakh. The Gomideh extends its sincere thanks for all contributions and the generosity shown for Artsakh.

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

Providence Homenetmen Scouts Troop 51

Annual Panagoum Camping Trip

the weekend of June 17-19

at Camp Buck Hill in Pascoag, RI.

35th Anniversary of the Providence Homenetmen Chapter

Dzarayutyan Shekaneshan to Founding Fathers

The Board of Trustees of Sts. Vartanantz Church

cordially invites you to attend

Retirement Banquet In honor of our beloved Der Hayr,

Archpriest Fr. Gomidas Baghsarian

October 2, 2016

Der Gomidas will celebrate the Soorp Badarak at10 am

followed by

Reception at 2 pm Dinner promptly at 3 pm at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI

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RSVP by September 12th

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Important Upcoming Events

Sept 25 Annual Membership Meeting Part 1

Oct 9 Elections for Board of Trustees And NRA Delegates

Annual Membership Meeting Part 2

Remember… Your 2016 Membership Dues must be paid in order for you to be eligible to vote

Annual Reports Booklets will be available for 2016 Dues Paid Members only starting on September 11th.

Please contact the Office to reserve your copy and to arrange your pick-up of the booklet.

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Important Dates to Remember

Sept 4 Fortieth Day Remembrance and Special Fellowship for Der Mesrob

Sept 10 Mourad Armenian School resumes

Sept 11 Church Winter Schedule resumes Sunday School resumes Retirement Reception for Office Staff

Sept 17 Ladies’ Guild Craft/Flea Market AMMCRI Book of Remembrance Blessing

Sept 18 Church Kitchen Dedication

Sept 25 Annual Membership Meeting Part