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Volume XIV| Issue 10 | /October 2014
Ձայն -Voice
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Varoujan Der Simonian, Chair 224-1000W
Levon Baladjanian, Vice-Chair 439-6601H
Mary Ekmalian, Secretary 1.310.291.3550C
Hagop Krioghlian, Treasurer 439-0865W Berj Apkarian 324-7847H
Richard Bedoian 264-7734H
Ara Jierian 436-0291H
Barbara Mortanian 431-6902H
Michael Sarabian 493-2900W
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
LADIES’ GUILD
Alice Gureghian, Chair 440-9463 H
MEN’S SOCIETY
Richard Bedoian, Chair 264-7734H
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Garo Poladian, Chair 237-8230W
ADMINISTRATION
Nazik Arisian, Secretary 486-1141W
Hagop Ohanessian, Office Assistant
Lisa Der Simonian, Bookkeeper
Diana Shirin, Volunteer Coordinator
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
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Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Mother Church 2226 Ventura Street - Fresno, California 93721
Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõ – Parish Priest ²ñÅ. î. ì³Ñ³Ý øÑÝÛ. Îáëï³Ý»³Ý - 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
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
The Feast Of
The Holy Translators
The Feast Of The Holy Translators is one of our most important
national and religious feasts, which has a great significance to the
Armenian Church and Armenians as well. At the end of the 4th century,
Greeks and Persians, two strong states bordering Armenia, had divided and
ruled Armenia and tried to control Armenians by imposing their rules.
It was at this critical time when King Vramshabouh, the king of
Armenia, along with the Catholicos, St. Sahag and Saint Mesrob Mashdots,
deeply concerned about their homeland and nation, got together to save the
homeland and the nation. They felt the great need for the Armenian people
to have an alphabet of their own, to be able to read and write in their own
language. So St. Mesrob petitioned the Catholicos, Saint Sahag, and
together they requested financial aid from King Vramshabouh.
After in-depth research and many travels, St. Mesrob was able to
come up with a blueprint of an alphabet. However, it did not completely
meet the needs of the Armenian language. According to tradition, while
meditating in a cave near the village of Palu, the saint had a vision in
which, "the hand of God wrote the alphabet in letters of fire." Upon his
return St. Mesrob was received with great honor and much joy by St. Sahag
and King Vramshabouh.
Immediately after the discovery of the alphabet, the Holy
Translators began to translate the Holy Bible and the first translation was
the Book of Proverbs, "To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the
words of understanding." They also opened schools to teach the newly
discovered alphabet, among whose students were the famous translators St.
Sahag and St. Mesrob, Yeghisheh, Movses Kertoghahayr, Tavit Anhaght
Pilisopa, Krikor Naregatsi, Nerses Glayetsi and others.
After the discovery of the alphabet, St. Mesrob spent many years of
translating and writing literary and ecclesiastical works. The Holy
Translators have also translated the works of world famous authors, thus
setting the foundation of a new era. Because of their great achievement, the
Fifth century is called “Hayots Vosgetar” (The Armenian Golden Century).
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The Feast Of The Holy Translators
(Continued from the previous page)
To keep the memory of the Holy Translators alive through the centu-
ries, the Armenian Church commemorates, with great respect, the Feast of
the Holy Translators, during the month of October.
Today, it is our duty to carry on the torch which was handed over to
us by our Holy Forefathers. Today we are in need of a new “Vosgetar.” We
are in need of saints like Mesrob, Sahag, and Vramshabouh to keep alive our
faith and culture. If we keep our faith and remember our rich culture, our
Armenian heritage will perpetuate forever.
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.
Lalig Bayrakdarian
Zorig Berberian
Margos Gooboian
Berjouhie Garabedian
Margaret Garabedian
Paul Libaridian
Petros Petrosyan
Victoria Shirinian
Sona Vartanian
Please Note, Der Hayr will be on
Vacation beginning
September 29-October 11
November 17-23
Help Needed!
Yallanchi rollers for the Bazaar
Monday, October 6, 2014
9:00 AM
Church Social Hall
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Message from the Board Varoujan Der Simonian, Chairman
With the grace of our Lord, September 5, 2014, is now etched in our
church history book as the day that you, our parishioners, witnessed the
dedication and the grand opening of our new plaza and the blessing of the
double sided monument representing our faith and mission in life to the
centennial consecration of our Sanctuary. We thank His Eminence
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy, who
blessed and presided over the ceremony. In our next Voice issue, we will
list the names of our supporters who, through their generous financial con-
tributions made the restoration of the Sanctuary and the building of the
new plaza possible.
We are only a month away from yet another milestone occasion to publicly
praise the Almighty for granting us the opportunity to celebrate the
100th anniversary of the construction of our house of worship. Her pres-
ence in the heart of downtown Fresno symbolizes our centuries of faith
and Christian heritage. It is in this sanctuary that the Fresno Armenian
community gathered and continues to assemble to glorify the Almighty.
Through His Grace we further our mission while serving our parishioners.
By now you should have received the elegant invitation to our much antici-
pated banquet. The centennial celebration committee co-chaired by
Michelle Asadoorian and Leslee Minas and their committee members are
doing a fantastic job in making sure we will have a memorable eve-
ning. We urge you to send your reservations in as early as possible and
also to contact your friends and family members to join. After all, the Holy
Trinity is the Mother church for all subsequent Armenian Apostolic
churches in California. Each one of the banquet attendees will receive a
beautiful gift that Jill Eskender and Margaret Shirin are working on that
you will treasure for years to come!
Furthermore, to memorialize this banquet, Frank Balekian and Melissa Pi-
lavian are diligently working to prepare the commemorative booklet where
you have the opportunity to honor your family or remember your loved
ones(s). Please contact them by October 6, to place your request. There
are three levels from which you may choose to place your message. The
booklet will be a keepsake in which your heirs and friends will have pride
as they read of your commitment toward our faith and mission.
Your presence at the centennial banquet is a valuable testimony of your
faith and continued support. The Prelate, His Eminence Archbishop Mardi-
rossian, Der Vahan and your board members will be anxious to warmly
greet you on November 1!
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Pictures from the Grand Opening of the Plaza
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Blessing of the Khachkar and Organ Concert
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My Songs, My Songs, My HeritageMy Heritage
internationally renowned soprano
Isabel Bayrakdarian with
Coro Piccolo of the Fresno Community Chorus The Fresno State Concert Choir
Anna Hamre, Artistic Director &
String Quartet Works by
Gomidas, Yegmalian, Arutiunian, Ganatchian & Kradjian
Saturday, November 8, 2014 7:00 PM
at
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church 2226 Ventura St. Fresno CA 93721
$20 admission fee will be donated to the Church
For more info please call: 559-224-1000 and 559-486-1141
Isabel Bayrakdarian
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For more information visit www.holytrinityfresno.org
or call 559-486-1141
PRE-ORDER BY OCTOBER 7 FOR PICK-UP MEALS
PLEASE CALL 559-486-1141
64TH ANNUAL
FOOD
BAZAAR
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
LUNCH ONLY 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Shish Kebab $15/ Chicken Kebab $ 13 Pilaf, Salad, Yalanchi, Cheese Boreg, Roll & Bourma
Pre-Sale lunch tickets are available in the church office
Dine in, take out, or drive thru
DOORS OPEN FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
Frozen Foods Country Store Baked Goods
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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
We congratulate Garik Ohanyan & Lianna Hakopyan on
the birth of their son RAPHAEL OHANYAN who was
born on Monday, September 8, 2014. Congratulations to
his older brother Michael Ohanyan. May God bless baby
Rafael.
SAVE THE DATE
Second Space Play
Hosted by the
Christian Education Committee
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Matinee
Doors open 1:00 pm
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WEDDING
ENGAGEMENT
Congratulations to ARMAN KHASIGIAN & BREANNE LOYD
who announced their engagement at a family dinner on
Saturday, August 30, 2014 at which Father Vahan Gosdanian blessed
the rings. Arman and Breanne are planning a wedding in April 2015
Congratulation also to the Khasigian and Loyd Families.
BAPTISM
ARMAN KALAMKARIAN AND KAYLA
PARNAGIAN were joined in Holy Matrimony on
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the Holy Trinity
Armenian Apostolic Church. Officiating this ceremony
was His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy, Very
On Sunday, September 21, 2014 AREK
YEMENJIAN received the Sacrament of Baptism. We
congratulate his parents Shaunt & Talar Yemenjian.
We also congratulate his grandparents Hagop & Sona
Yemenjian and Zohrab & Maral Atarian and Arek’s
older sister Areen. We congratulate Arek Yemenjian on
reaching this spiritual milestone.
Reverend Muron Aznikian, Father Vahan Gosdanian, and Father Yessai
Bedros. Serving as Deacon was Berj Apkarian. Best Man for this joyous
occasion was the groom’s brother Vicken Kalamkarian and Maid of
Honor was the bride’s sister Krista Parnagian. We congratulate Arman
and Kayla and their proud parents Dr. Berj & Nelly Kalamkarian and
Randy & Susan Parnagian. We also congratulate grandmothers Mary
Mihranian, Sophie Mekhitarian, and Gladys Parnagian. May the Lord
Bless and guide them as they start their journey in life together.
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FUNERAL/GRAVESIDE SERVICES
May God Bless Their Souls.
Funeral Services were held for ARPINEH
KEROGLIAN on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Interment was
held at Masis Ararat Cemetery. Our sincere condolences to
her daughters Lucine Keroglian, and Rose and her husband
Raffi Khorozian.
Graveside Services were held for ESTHER KACHADOORIAN on
Saturday, September 6, 2014. Interment was held at Masis Ararat
Cemetery. Our sincere condolences to her daughter Marianne Rhodes,
her sister Rose Noradian, her three grandchildren Brandon Rhodes,
Morgan Cornell, Courtney Raymundo, and four great-grandchildren
Dominic Rhodes, Bryce Rhodes, Ayla Raymundo, and
Dani Raymundo.
F u n e r a l S e r v i c e s w e r e h e l d f o r B A R B A R A
MARGOSIAN on Thursday, September, 11, 2014. Interment was held
at Clovis Cemetery. Our sincere condolences to her husband Abe Mar-
gosian, her daughter Carol Snyder and her husband Jeffry, her grandson
Bryon Snyder and his wife Misti, her granddaughter Shannon Thacker
and her husband Jason, her six great-grandchildren, and many nieces
and nephews.
Our sincere condolences to Meher & Sose Chekerdemaian and his
family on the loss of Meher’s aunt Nouver Kufejian who recently
passed away in Los Angeles.
Our condolences to Barbara Mortanian & Family, Kathryn Kevorkian-
Stockdale & Family, and Kooky Avedisian & Family on the loss of
their father Bob Kevorkian who recently passed away in Fresno.
Graveside Services were held for GURGEN GEORGE SAFARIAN on
Friday, September 19, 2014. Interment was held at Masis Ararat
Cemetery. Our sincere condolences to his daughters Rose Sirabian, and
Anna Sadoian, his son Danny Safarian, his sister Lucy Rozanov, and
his six grandchildren.
Our condolences to Drs. Vache & Garine Wassilian on the loss of
Vache’s brother Garo Wassilian who recently passed away in
Lebanon.
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LADIES’ GUILD NEWS By: Sophie Mekhitarian
First things first. Our June combined meeting with Men’s Society is another
one of Patty Torosian’s success stories. All went well, however, the banquet
Patty and her magnificent crew prepared, as usual, was outstanding. Kudos
and thanks to Patty, who gathered her crew, worked and worked and not
only that, she also paid for the entire meal in memory of her parents Jack
and Mariam Torosian. How can we not be grateful!
Our September meeting was a wow event. We were ushered in with the fra-
grance of fresh flowers arranged by our décor gal Anna Shekoyan. The ar-
rangements were stunning. Thank you Anna. Along with the usual reports,
Susan Parnagian wowed us with the successful Bazaar Deliveries which all
had a hand in if not both and many times over. The sum of over $30,000
brought on a well-deserved applause. It wasn’t just the money, it was the
nods that folks gave for all the donated lunches to local non-profits. It is our
mission to begin each Bazaar Deliveries with donations to the needy organi-
zations. Sharing has been and will continue to be the source of our mission
and success at Holy Trinity.
October 10th is our annual Bazaar (not deliveries that Susan and crew do).
Bringing wisdom and experience to this year’s Bazaar are the duo co-chairs
of Lucille Gahvejian and Frances Tusan. We encourage everyone to come
out and enjoy lunch and the usual Bazaar goodies. Do bring family, friends,
and co-workers. That was an exciting wow for us as taking on chairmanship
is arduous work.
Mary Ekmalian, our Board Liaison was fielding questions on renovations,
banquet and donations. She wowed us with her knowledge, poise, and all
the accomplishments of our Board of Trustees. President Alice Gureghian
called on Sunshine Lady Rosemary Minasian for a report. That was brief,
however, her joke brought on a hearty lengthy laugh which was probably
heard in Erzurum. Way to go ghoorbon.
To make sure everyone was happy with dinner, President Alice found her
way to the Dog House Grill and got us tri-tip sandwiches with the trim-
mings.
Ruby Baladjanian, our treasurer, was assisted by Aida Abrahamian who
plans our trips. Aida has one planned to Livermore on October 25th. Please
give Aida a call and have your $35.00 check ready if you plan to go.
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A bit of a wow was having two guest speakers at our meeting. Dave
Fatula spoke on little known facts on nutrition while Susan Siemens
directed our attention to financial well- being. Both were passionate
about their respective topics as well as informative.
Thank you Vice President Sharon Toroian for such an enlightening
program and for bringing your friend, our guest, Lara Simonian. Lara
is our 7th and 8th grade Sunday school teacher. Welcome Lara.
You may well assume that our Der Hayr Gosdanian begins and ends
each meeting with a prayer, particularly the Lord’s Prayer. What you
may not know is the prayer President Alice says before she begins
each business meeting: Zgortsus tserats merots. Sharon will be at-
tempting it at our October meeting as Alice will be in Armenia bap-
tizing three youngsters. We wish Alice and Garo a safe and fruitful
trip. Baree veradarts.
Calendar
October 7th
: Dinner meeting
October 10th
: Ladies’ Guild Annual Bazaar Luncheon
October 25th
: Ladies’ Guild trip to Livermore
November 1st: 100
th Anniversary Banquet
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are pleased to announce the selection of Michael Harutinian to fill
vacant position as Staff Assistant in SCI’s DC Operations.
Michael graduated from California State University in Fresno in
August 2002 with a degree in Agricultural Economics and
Business. He began his career with the former Processed Products
Division as a grader in 2005 inspecting products for USDA feeding
programs. He was promoted to a GS-07 grader position at a raisin
plant in 2007 where he worked for two years and is now the Assistant
Officer-in-Charge (currently Acting OIC) in the Covina, CA
office. He served on the Functional Implementation Team analyzing
the billing and collection procedures of the former Fresh and Proc-
essed Divisions during the merger. Michael will primarily be focusing
on the duties previously performed by the recently retired
Chuck Salazar.
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100th Anniversary Celebration of
Holy Trinity Church Sanctuary
Collector’s item - Limited Edition 3.9” Cast Iron Replica in Commemoration of the
100th Anniversary of the Sanctuary $150 Each
Available Now| Contact the office Great gift idea for all occasions
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100th Anniversary Celebration Calendar
Saturday, November 1, 2014 100th Anniversary of the Sanctuary Banquet at
The Fresno Convention Center New Exhibit Hall 5:30 pm - Reception. Music by Nor Gyank
7:00 pm - Banquet. Entertainment by Mazmanians 9:00 pm - Music and Dance by Harout Pamboukjian
Sunday, November 2, 2014 Episcopalian Badarak at 10:00 am
His Eminence Archbishop Mardirossian, Prelate Celebrating the Holy Badarak
Saturday, November 8 , 2014 | 7:00 pm My Songs, My Heritage
Internationally renowned Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian
Accompaniment with String Quartet & Fresno Choral Artists / Fresno Community Chores
Dr. Anna Hamre, Artistic Director $20 donation - Limited Seating
Call for Reservations 559-486-1141 or 559-224-1000
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
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5
Morning Service 9:00
Badarak 10:00 am
Sunday School
10:30 am
Hye’d Out 5:30 pm
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5:45 PM
Tues. Eve.
Bible Study at the
home of
Hagop & Armine
Krdanyan
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Men’s Society
Meeting
6:30 pm
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Morning Service 9:00
Badarak 10:00 am
Sunday School
10:30 am
Hye’d Out 5:30 pm
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Tues. Eve.
Bible Study at the
home of
Siraik Panossian
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Morning Service 9:00
Badarak 10:00 am
Sunday School
10:30 am
Hye’d Out 5:30 pm
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Tues. Eve.
Bible Study at the
home of
Hagop & Silva
Arikian
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Service 9:15am
Badarak, 10:00 am
Sunday School 10:30 am
Hye’d Out
5:30 pm—7:30 pm
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Bible Study at the
home of
Hrair & Seta
Jaghlassian
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Thursday Friday Saturday
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Thursday Morning
Bible Study 10:00 am
(English)
3
Friday Morning
Bible Study
11:00 am
(Armenian)
4
Rummage Sale
6:00 AM-12:00 PM
Saturday Armenian School
10:00 am
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Thursday Morning
Bible Study 10:00 am
(English)
10
Food Bazaar
No
Friday Morning
Bible Study
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Saturday Armenian School
10:00 am
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Thursday Morning
Bible Study 10:00 am
(English)
17 Friday Morning
Bible Study
11:00 am
(Armenian)
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Saturday Armenian School
10:00 am
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Thursday Morning
Bible Study 10:00 am
(English)
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Friday Morning
Bible Study
11:00 am
(Armenian)
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Saturday Armenian School
10:00 am
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Deadline for
“Voice” submission
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HOKEHANKIST
will be said for
OCTOBER 5
ARPINEH KEROGLIAN on the 40th day of her passing, as
requested by her daughters Lucine Keroglian, Rose and her husband Raffi
Khorozian, and her brother Nerses Khalbourjian & Family.
OSCAR HAMPARZOOMIAN on the 1st year of his passing, as
requested by his wife Ruby Hamparzoomian, his sons Dana & Monica
Hamparzoomian, Alan & Mary Hamparzoomian, and his daughter Linda
Agbashian. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HIS MEMORY.
OCTOBER 12
KASPAR HOVANNISIAN AND SIROON HOVANNSSIAN, as
requested by The Hovannisian Family. ALTAR FLOWERS AND COF-
FEE HOUR REFRESHMENTS ARE DONATED IN THEIR MEMORY.
OCTOBER 26
ELMER NOROIAN on the 3rd year of his passing, as requested
by his wife Irma Noroian and Jeff Hough. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE
DONATED IN HIS MEMORY.
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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 internation-ally renowned expert in the fields of intertes-
tamental, early Christian and Armenian theo-logical literature, fields in which he has
published extensively. In 2005 he became 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 Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia.
Light lunch will be served at 12:30 PM
$15 for adults, $7 for 12 years and under
Please R.S.V.P. by November 12, 2014
by calling 559 486-1141
Please let us know if you need child care
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A video chronology is being prepared for the
centennial banquet showcasing the church's
sanctuary which will include its actual
construction phase, events as well as photographs of
the surrounding community during the past 100
years. We welcome you to share any photos that
you may have from early days through current times
to be included in this presentation. Please
s en d yo u r s can n ed d i g i t a l i m a ges
to [email protected]. Hard
copies of pictures will be accepted as well.
Thank you for your contributions to this
important endeavor, All photographs will be
returned to their owners. We request that the
quality of the image be at least 300dbi when
scanned. Please send no latter than
October 10, 2014.
Announcements
Opportunity Available
On-call, evenings, and weekends position available to
manage the church hall activities and perform sexton duties.
Submit resumes to the church office to the attention of
Board of Trustees
Make sure to RSVP for the
Centennial Dinner Banquet on
Saturday, November 1, 2014
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CONGRATULATIONS!
The Press at California State University, Fresno announces:
My Name is Armen - A Life in Column Inches by Armen Bacon
Publication Date: November 2014
http://www.fresnostatenews.com/2014/09/fresno-state-press-publishes-
my-name-is-armen/
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IN-LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS
Are made in Memory of...
HAIG KASPARIAN
Tarjian Bedoian
Varoujan & Naira Der Simonian
Alain & Mary Ekmalian
Michael & Sue Kilijian
Martha Koroyan
Rosemary Minasian
Aram & Betty Moradian (Courtyard)
Mary Noroian
ISKANDAR GARABED ISTANBOULIAN
Nazik Arisian
Russell & Nina Adams
Luceen Baker
Kathy Bedrosian
*Yeremia & Marie-Jeane Chaderjian
Jack & Lucille Gahvejian
Varoujan & Naira Der Simonian
Siraik Panosian
Raymond Steine Family
Richard & Diana Shirin
Philip & Linda Tavlian
*Edward & Caroline Zamanian
DAVID KAPRIELIAN Paul Jamushian
BOB KEVORKIAN Sunday School
Nazik Arisian
Ace & Kooky Avedisian
Richard Bedoian
Paul & Harriet Boghosian
Christine Darmanian
John & Christine Datian
Varoujan & Naira Der Simonian
Don & Jill Eskender (Youth Group)
Jack & Lucille Gahvejian
Jane & Jon Gamoian
Richard & Geraldine Hagopian
Paul & Margaret Hokokian
Clara Kalomiris
Grace Kazarian
Melvin Kevorkian
Jane Knar Lanas
Ron & Barbara Mortanian
Patricia Sevoian
Richard & Diana Shirin
Kathryn Kevorkian-Stockdale
John & Doris Thomas
Dr. Mark & MaryLyn Topoozian
Robert & Frances Tusan
Donald & Ikudo Watnick
DER SHAHE ALTOUNIAN Bryan & Pamela Arakelian & Family
PETER HAGOPIAN Cheryl, Melanie, & Valerie Hagopian
VIRGINIA HOROMIAN Ronald & Sue Dalitian
*Syrian Armenian Fund
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Are made in Memory of...
HOKEHANKIST DONATIONS
LORAINE PERMENTER (Ladies’ Guild)
Bernadine Dokoozlian Mary Noroian
AGAVNI PETROSYAN
HAGOP & TERVANDA AVAKIAN Avak Avakian
BARBARA MARY MARGOSIAN
Ted & Diane Aivazian
Laverne Edith Cottet
Avid Dahlgren
Mary Egoian
Alice Falcher
Gordon & Yvonne Hanson
James & Carole Maxwell
John & Judy Shaw
Lillian Tatoian
Ron & Lisa Tatoian
Patty Torosian
Armen & Sossie Dermenjian
Daniel & Nazeli Imirian
Garabed & Dirouhi Kupelian & Family
Martha Koroyan
Kathy Kutnerian
Jasmine Meimarian
VAROUJAN JOHN BOULOUTIAN Patricia Bouloutian
ARCHPRIEST PAPKEN KASPARIAN, YERETZGIN SIRANOUSH
KASPARIAN, HAMPIG KASPARIAN
HAIG KASPARIAN Ruby Baladjanian
Haig & Sonia Avakian
Meher & Sose Chekerdemian
Edward & Hasmig Megerdichian
Serop & Aznive Vartanian
IN-LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS
GURGEN GEORGE SAFARIAN
Nazik Arisian
Richard Bedoian
Bill & Mary Fanucchi
John & Janet Gomes
Richard & Geraldine Hagopian
Paul & Margaret Hokokian
Melvin Kevorkian
Jane Knar Lanas
Lillian Mardikian
Virginia Meltickian
Edwin Sadoian
Patricia Sevoian
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GENERAL Berj & Arpi Apkarian
Boghos Apkarian (Choir)
Barret & Caroline Arakelian
Isabel Bayrakdarian
Carlotta Bedrosian
Kevork & Helen Boursalian
Der Garabedian Family (In memory of John Der Garabedian)
Dr. Stephen & Judy Krikorian
Mary Noroian
Warren & Lesa Paboojian
Marianne Rhodes
GARO WASSILIAN
Dr. Sarkis & Aline Baghdasarian
Dr. Ishkhan & Arda Bayrakdarian
Dr. Van & Anita Boghosian
Vahagn & Ani Bznouni
Varoujan & Naira Der Simonian
Hagop & Maral Kalajian
Dr. Berj & Nelly Kalamkarian
Ara & Lena Karkazian
Ohannes & Maral Kordoghlanian
Katchig & Maggie Mihranian
Shoghig Papoyan
Bedros & Ani Sanikian
Vartan & Eugenie Vartanian
Marie –Jean Zaatian
Aram & Elizabeth Zanontian
JANET FEEDON SAGATELIAN Agnes Sagatelian-Wilson
JEFF TANIELIAN Mildred Shirin (Courtyard)
OHANNES MEGERDIJIAN Raffi & Nazeli Megerdijian
RICHARD PANDUKHT Vartouhy Pandukht
ELMER NOROIAN Irma Noroian
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Hye’d Out News
Hello Everyone.
The new school year has started and the new year for the youth
group has started as well. With an influx of young Junior High students we
have changed the times for our youth groups. The new schedule for youth
group will be Junior High Youth Group (6th grade through 8th grade) will
start at 4 PM and conclude at 6:00 PM. The High School + Youth Group
will start at 5:30 and end at 7:30. Both groups will have dinner together from
5:30-6:00 PM.
Our Tuesday Night Basketball and Bible Study is going well. We
have a great time playing basketball together and then working through the
book of 1st Samuel. We are looking at the relationship between King Saul
and David right now and seeing that whatever the circumstances are that
David remains faithful to God.
Our College and Career
Group is going through the Book
of James. This is a small book,
but it really teaches us how to live
the Christian life. This group
meets on Friday nights from 6:30-
8:30. We meet at the Hyed Out or
in people’s homes. If you need
more information about this group
please call Menas Arisian or my-
self and we will let you know
what is going on.
Saturday October 4th we will be having a rummage sale at the Church
Gym. We will be collecting items that can be resold from September 27th to
October 2nd. If you would like to donate please call me (559) 433-7066 or
the church office. This will be a fundraiser for our group as well as helping
support Rafael Asiryan. He is the young man that has required many surger-
ies and extensive rehab to help him live a pain free life.
May God continue to bless us and His Church!
In His Service,
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Holy Trinity/ARS Sophia Chapter Saturday Armenian School Fresno
California: First Day of School - Saturday, September 6, 2014
By: Nazik Arisian
On Saturday,
September 6,
2014, with 18
students, the
Holy Trinity/
ARS Sophia
Chapter Satur-
day Armenian
School opened
its doors for the
2014-2015
school-year.
This year, the school has four levels: Level 1 (ages 3-4), Level 2 (ages 5-
8), Level 3 (ages 9-15 - middle and high school students), and Level 4
adults (high school and up).
A school reaches its potential when it has great and inspired teachers.
This year the teachers are:
Level 1: Mrs. Vera Hamamjian. This is Mrs. Hamamjian’s third year as a
teacher and she is from Ghamishli, Syria.
Level 2: Ms. Haverj Stamboulian. Haverj is a graduate of Bullard High
School in Fresno and currently studies at California State University,
Fresno and is from Beirut Lebanon.
Level 3: Ms. Sosse Kendoyan. Sosse is a student at California State Uni-
versity, Fresno and is from Beirut Lebanon.
Adult Level: Mrs. Nazik Arisian. Mrs. Arisian is the principal of the
school as well. She has an MPA from Fresno State and is from Beirut
Lebanon. She has many years of teaching in Saturday Armenian Schools.
Many parents and volunteers have come forward to help the school such
as parents: Mrs. Lisa Panossian, Mrs. Talin Arisian, and Mrs. Rita Huerta,
to name just a few. We have many activities planned for the upcoming
year such as plays, dancing, singing, and recitations. Several hantes dates
have been scheduled and the teachers and students are very anxious to get
started. The school is looking to a wonderful and exciting year.
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Sunday School News By: Barbara Mortanian
Spotlight on Sunday school kindergarten teacher Sharon Toroian
Sharon Toroian has been
teaching Sunday school at
Holy Trinity Church since
1997, when her son Andrew,
now 22, was a student in her
class. Sharon is the oldest of
three daughters born to Virgina
and Andrew Toroian. She was
baptized at Holy Trinity
Church by Godparents Henry
and Rose Vartanian. Upon her
graduation from Bullard High School she earned a bachelor of Arts in
Biology; Teaching Credential – Life Science, Music Appreciation,
Sports degree from California State University, Fresno. Andrew
recently graduated from CSUF in the spring of 2014 with a Bachelors
degree in Business Administration and Marketing.
Sharon is talented and witty, creative and dedicated. She has refreshing
ideas and is a caring and loving mother.
Sharon worked as an
Agricultural Biologist at
Fresno County Department
of Agriculture and retired at
a young age to continue her
service to our church and
the Armenian community.
Sharon is currently the Vice
–Chairlady of the Ladies’
Guild and enjoys making
Armenian food. She also
volunteers in the library at the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community
School and in her free time she likes to read, garden and walk her dog,
Siroon, Sharon’s favorite Bible passage is “God’s gifts of grace come in
many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others.
You should use it faithfully.” I Peter 4:10
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PASS IT ON… Submitted By: Krista Parnagian
Being a Christian is like being a Pumpkin
A lady recently asked her co-worker what it was
like to be a Christian? The lady replied, “It’s like
being a pumpkin: God picks you from the patch,
brings you in, and washes all the dirt off you
may have gotten from the other pumpkins. Then
he cuts the top off and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes
the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc., then He carves you a new smiling
face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see.”
Sunday Morning Services
in English from 9:15 am - 10:00 am
in our Church Sanctuary
Prior to Badarak
On the last Sunday of each month.
(The next one will be on October 26)
Please invite your family and friends to attend.
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DAILY BIBLE READING
OCTOBER–
1. 1 Corinthians 12:10-18; Mark 10:35-45
2. Sts. Sahag and Hamazasb the Princes
Wisdom 6:11-21; Jeremiah 17:7-8; Romans 8:18-26; John 16:1-4
3. 2 Corinthians 12:19-13:4; Mark 11:15-26
4. The 72 Holy Disciples of Christ
Wisdom 9:9-10:2; Exodus 15:27-16:1; 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:3;
Luke 10:1-9
5. Fourth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Isaiah 17:7-14; 2 Corinthians 13:5-13; Mark 11:27-33
6. Proverbs 27:1-6; Isaiah 43:16-21; 2 Corinthians 11:21-29;
Mark 6:45-56
7. Song of Songs 8:14; Isaiah 61:9-11; 1 Peter 5:8-11;
Luke 12:32-40
8. Galatians 1:1-10; Mark 12:1-12
9. Proverbs 4:20-27; Jeremiah 15:19-20; 1 Corinthians 12:1-7;
Matthew 9:35-10:1
10. Galatians 1:11-24; Mark 12:18-34
11. The Holy Translators—Mesrob, Yeghishe, Movses the Poet, Tavit the
Philosopher, Gregory of Nareg, Nerses of Kla (grace-filled)
Wisdom 8:7-10; Amos 5:10-14; 1 Corinthians 12:5-11;
Matthew 7:6-12
12. Fifth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Isaiah 19:1-11; Galatians 2:1-10; Mark 12:35-44
13. Jeremiah 33:14-22; Isaiah 18:7; Hebrews 10:32-36; Luke 10:21-23
14. Holy Apostles Ananias, Matthias, Barnabas, Philip, John, Silas and
Silvanus Zechariah 8:1-3; Acts 9:1-22; Luke 9:1-6
15. Galatians 2:11-20; Mark 13:14-23
16. Sts. Dionysius the Areopagite and Apostles Timothy and Titus
Isaiah 33:2-6; Acts 17:16-34; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12; Luke 10:1-7
17. Galatians 2:20-3:12; Mark 13:24-37
18. The Holy Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Wisdom 9:13-10:2; Ezekiel 1:3-11; Zechariah 6:1-8;
Ephesians 4:7-13; Luke 6:13-19
19. Sixth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Isaiah 20:2-21:6; Galatians 4:3-18; Luke 4:14-23
20. St. Joseph Proverbs 15:27-32; Joel 2:12-13; 1 Timothy 1:12-17;
Matthew 27:50-61
21. Wisdom 1:11-15; Lamentations 3:22-56; 1 Timothy 5:17-21;
Matthew 10:26-33
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22. Galatians 4:19-5:1; Luke 4:31-40
23. Wisdom 3:11-17; Isaiah 51:22-52:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16;
John 15:11-16
24. Galatians 5:2-15; Luke 5:17-26
25. Proverbs 11:2-11; Isaiah 61:3-7; Hebrews 13:7-9;
John 16:33-17:8
26. Seventh Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross—Discovery
of the Holy Cross Wisdom 14:1-8; Isaiah 33:22-34:1;
27. 1 Corinthians 1:18-24; Matthew 24:27-36
Proverbs 3:1-6; Jeremiah 17:7-8; 2 Timothy 2:3-10;
Matthew 19:27-29
28. Proverbs 12:8-13; Isaiah 49:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:6-14;
Luke 10:21-24
29. Galatians 5:16-26; Luke 7:36-48
30. St. John Chrysostom
Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 20:25-38; John 15:17-25
31. Galatians 6:1-13; Luke 8:4-16
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"I REMEMBER - I DEMAND"
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Outreach Committee
The mission of the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Outreach
Committee is to bring parishioners closer to God and to the church.
Current members include:
Prayer needs may be requested by calling:
Der Vahan Gosdanian 260-6556 (c)
Jason Davis 433-7066
Sharon Williams 897-5998
Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month at 12:45 p.m., in the
Sunday School Assembly Room. All parishioners are welcome to attend
and share their concerns.
Der Vahan Gosdanian
Vars Gaston
Harry Buchaklian
Hrair Messerlian
Jason Davis
Serpouhie Messerlian
Nishan Der Kalousdian
Mary Ekmalian
Sharon Toroian
Greg Eritzian
Patty Torosian
Sharon Williams
Sato Sanikian
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PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
OCTOBER 4: 6:00 am-12:00 pm Youth Group Rummage Sale in the Church
Gymnasium
OCTOBER 10: Annual Church Bazaar. See page 12 for details.
OCTOBER 11:
7:00 pm An evening of literature and music in memory of poet Vahan
Tekeyan, St. Paul Armenian Church.
OCTOBER 17: 6:30 pm dinner, St. Paul Ladies Society Bingo and Burgers. For
reservations call Diane at 559-433-0787 or Alberta at 559-875-4458.
OCTOBER 19: 1:30 pm Armenian Genocide and Armenian Women
of 1915 at Holy Trinity Armenian Church social hall see page 25.
OCTOBER 22:
6:30 pm at St. Gregory Armenian Church Annual 24th Five-Church
Dinner, RSVP by October 15 to Richard at 559-264-7734.
NOVEMBER 1:
100th Anniversary of the Sanctuary Banquet at The Fresno Conven-
tion Center New Exhibit Hall.
5:30 pm - Reception. Music by Nor Gyank
7:00 pm - Banquet. Entertainment by Mazmanians
9:00 pm - Music and Dance by Harout Pamboukjian
NOVEMBER 2: 10:00 am Episcopalian Badarak on the 100th anniversary of the
consecration of our Sanctuary. H.E. Archbishop Mardirossian, Prelate
of the Western Prelacy will be celebrating the Badarak.
NOVEMBER 8:
“My Songs, My Heritage” internationally renowned soprano Isabel
Bayrakdarian Coro Piccolo of the Fresno Community Chorus, The
Fresno State Concert Choir Anna Hamre, Artistic Director and String
Quartet. Concert presenting works of Gomidas, Yekmalian, Arutu-
nian, Ganachian & Kradjian. At Holy Trinity Sanctuary. See page 11
NOVEMBER 15: 7:00 pm Charlie Keyan Armenian School's Annual Banquet, at St.
Paul Armenian Church Hall.
