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Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web: http://www.armenianprelacy.org/
May 16, 2013
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY CONVENES
Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, where the 2013 National
Representative Assembly is taking place.
The Eastern Prelacy's National Representative Assembly (NRA) convened
this afternoon and will conclude at noon on Saturday. The Assembly is
hosted by Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland. The clergy
conference began yesterday.
Concurrent with the Assembly the National Association of Ladies Guilds
(NALG) is once again convening their annual conference.
The Assembly opened officially at 1:30 pm with a prayer by His
Eminence Archbishop Oshagan. The first session included the
appointment of temporary co-chairs and secretaries, credentials
report, election of a nominating committee, and welcoming remarks by
Rev. Fr. Sarkis Aktavoukian, pastor of the host parish, and Dr. Zareh
Soghomonian, chairman of the Board of Trustees.
FLAG BLESSING AND PRAYERS FOR THE REPUBLIC
WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, MAY 26
Prelacy parishes will offer prayers and bless the Armenian tricolor
flag on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the first Armenian
Republic, and the 22nd anniversary of the current Republic of Armenia,
on Sunday, May 26. Requiem services will be offered for the souls of
the fallen heroes
of Sardarabad, Bashabaran, Gharakilise, and the martyrs in the freedom
of Artsakh.
`With holy heart and firm faith let us stand up together in
prayer and glorify the Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Let us thank him for he gave a visit with his mercy to the
Armenian nation and the holy Armenian Church, saving them from all the
tribulations of our homeland by the re-establishment therein of the
throne of our sovereignty.
Therefore, let us supplicate wholeheartedly that he may preserve the
Republic of our nation, and shine forth his Holy Church; that he may
increase the wisdom and ability of the leaders of our nation and all
laborers for the edification of our homeland; that he may assist all
our generals, armies and the soldiers who willingly offered their
persons as sacrifice to the altar of the salvation of our nation, in
the wars against the enemies; that he may strengthen us in our pursuit
of love and good works; that the Almighty God may revive us and have
mercy upon us.'
(From the `Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Republic of Armenia,'
prepared in 1920 by Archbishop Torkom Koushagian.
IN MEMORIAM
BEDROS GIVELEKIAN
It was with a deep sense of loss that His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan,
Prelate, and the Religious and Executive Councils received the news of
the passing of Bedros Givelekian, a beloved son of the Armenian Church
and nation, a Knight of Cilicia, an Eagle of the Prelacy, a Pillar of
the Prelacy, a former member and treasurer of the Executive Council,
and a former and long-time chairman of the Board of Trustees of
St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York. Mr. Givelekian died at home
on Monday, May 13.
The vigil took place on Tuesday evening at St. Sarkis Church attended
by hundreds of mourners. Funeral services took place Wednesday morning
at St. Sarkis Church, with the Vicar General, His Grace Anoushavan
Tanielian, officiating. Interment followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery,
Flushing, New York. The Memorial Luncheon (Hokejosh) took place at
St. Sarkis Church.
Mr. Givelekian is survived by his wife, Sonia (nee Donikian), his
children Mr. & Mrs. Arthur and Annette Givelekian, and Mr. &
Mrs. Berdj and Lucy Kazanjian, and four grandchildren, Ariana, Thomas,
Aris, and Lara.
May he rest in eternal peace in heavenly bliss.
Bedros Givelekian was born in 1933, in Negu Voda, Romania, to Krikor
and Dicranuhi Givelekian. He came to the United States in 1965 where
he continued his studies in accounting that he had started in
Bucharest.
He was actively involved in a number of important events in the
Armenian American community, including Pontifical Visits by His
Holiness Vasken I (Mother See of Etchmiadzin) in 1969; His Holiness
Karekin II (Holy See of Cilicia) in 1990; and His Holiness Aram I
(Holy See of Cilicia) in 1997.
Since 1980 he served St. Sarkis Church in a number of leadership roles
including chairman of the Board of Trustees and treasurer of the
Building Committee for the new Saint Sarkis Church. He was chairman of
St. Sarkis
during its most challenging years between the time the Bayside church
was destroyed by fire and the new church in Douglaston was built and
consecrated. In recognition of his outstanding service, Mr. Givelekian
was awarded the Knight of Cilicia insignia by the Holy See of Cilicia,
and the Eagle of the Prelacy by the Eastern Prelacy. He was an active
participant in the Knights of Vartan, and the Romanian Armenian
community.
Archbishop Oshagan decorates Bedros Givelekian with the `Eagle of the
Prelacy,' the highest honor awarded by the Eastern Prelacy, during a
testimonial dinner in his honor on November 1, 2003, alongside his
wife Sonia.
DATEV SUMMER PROGRAM
St. Gregory of Datev Institute will hold its 27th annual Summer
Program for youth ages 13-18 at the St. Mary of Providence Center in
Elverson,
Pennsylvania, from June 30 - July 7, 2013. The Program is sponsored by
the Prelacy's Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC). For
registration and information, please contact the AREC office at
212-689-7810 or at [email protected] or click here
(http://e2.ma/click/gh1cd/4f4cee/4fsv0).
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, May 19, Pentecost (Eve of the Fast of
Elijah), are: Acts 2:1-21; John 14:25-31.
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one
place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a
violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were
sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a
tongue rested on each of them.
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in
other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in
Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered,
because each one heard them speaking in the native language of
each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, `Are not all these who are
speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own
native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of
Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia,
Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya
belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,
Cretans and Arabs-in our own languages we hear them speaking about
God's deed of power.' All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one
another, `What does this mean?' But others sneered and said, `They are
filled with new wine.'
But, Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed
them, `Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known
to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you
suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what
was spoken through the prophet Joel: `In the last days it will be, God
declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons
and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see
visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves,
both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they
shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs
on the earth below, blood,
and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the
moon
to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. Then
everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'' (Acts
2:1-21)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(http://e2.ma/click/gh1cd/4f4cee/k8sv0).
FEAST OF PENTECOST: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
This Sunday, May 19, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of
Pentecost (Hokekaloust), the descent of the Holy Spirit to the
Apostles, and the birth of the church. Jesus had commanded his
apostles to `Go therefore to all nations and make them my disciples,'
(Matthew 28:19). Recognizing the difficulty of this great
responsibility, Christ had advised his disciples not to begin their
teaching mission until after the =80=9Cdescent of the Holy Spirit.'
In the Acts of the Apostles, we read that on the day of Pentecost the
apostles gathered in one place, and suddenly a strong wind seemed to
fill the house in which they were assembled, and they were filled with
the Holy Spirit (see reading above). It was the Jewish feast of
Pentecost (Shabuoth) commemorating the giving of the law on Mount
Sinai and many people from different lands had come to Jerusalem. They
marveled that they could understand the Apostles' words. This day when
the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles marked the beginning of
the mission of the Church to spread the Good News throughout the
world.
In a sense Pentecost is the opposite of what occurred in the Old
Testament story of the Tower of Babel when God disapproved of the
building of
a tower to reach the heavens and he created confusion by having the
workers suddenly speak in different tongues, and unable to understand
each other.
At Pentecost he gave the disciples the ability to speak other tongues
and thus be able to be understood by everyone everywhere.
Life-creating God, Spirit and lover of mankind, with tongues of fire
you enlightened those united with one accord in love; therefore we
also celebrate today your holy descent.
Filled with joy by your coming the holy apostles began in
different-sounding tongues to call into unity them that had been
divided from each other; therefore we also celebrate today your holy
descent.
By spiritual and holy baptism through them you have adorned the
universe in a new and radiant garment; therefore we also celebrate
your holy descent.
(From the Canon for the First Day of Pentecost according to the
Liturgical
Canons of the Armenian Church)
ASSEMBLY OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES MEETS WITH CATHOLICOS
The Executive Committee of the Assembly of Christian Communities in
the Middle East met with His Holiness Aram I on May 10 in
Antelias. Headed
by Maronite Bishop Samir Mazloum, the Assembly was created six years
ago to coordinate the activities and the human and material resources
of Christian communities in the region in order to contribute
effectively to their societies. The Holy See of Cilicia is represented
by Mr. Jean Salmanian and the Very Rev. Masis Choboyan.
During the meeting with His Holiness they discussed the situation in
the region and assessed the impact of the `Arab Spring' on Christian
communities, particularly in Syria. Bishop Samir invited His Holiness
to attend the conference that will take place in October to which
representatives of the diasporas of local Christian communities will
be invited.
His Holiness thanked the members of the committee for their visit, and
he encouraged them to work towards strengthening the Christian
presence
in the region by advising people not to emigrate. The Catholicos urged
them to promote Christian-Muslim dialogue, despite difficulties, and
he also discussed the continuing efforts to obtain the release of two
kidnapped Metropolitans of Aleppo.
SAINTS COMMITTEE MEETS
The Saints Committee for the Armenian Genocide Victims, jointly
appointed by His Holiness Karekin II, Holy See of Etchmiadzin, and His
Holiness Aram I, Holy See of Cilicia, met for the fifth time on May 7
and 8 in Holy Etchmiadzin. The co-chairs, Archbishop Yesnik Bedrossian
(Holy See of Etchmiadzin) and Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian (Holy See
of Cilicia), presided over the meeting. In accordance with
recommendations by the two Catholicoi,
the members of the committee discussed the basis on which the victims
of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 will be canonized.
GENERAL SECRETARY OF MECC MEETS WITH CATHOLICOS
Dr. Michel Jalkh met with His Holiness Aram I, in Antelias, on May
3. Dr. Jalkh was recently elected as the General Secretary of the
Middle East Council of Churches (MECC). The General Secretary wanted
to discuss the situation in the region and the issues challenging the
MECC with His Holiness who is one of the Presidents of the MECC and a
church leader with wide ecumenical experience. His Holiness stressed
church unity and cooperation by
the member churches as important concerns, as well as the urgent need
of Christian-Muslim dialogue.
Birth of Hamo Bek-Nazarian (May 19, 1892)
Hamo (Hambardzum) Bek-Nazarian was one of the pioneers of Armenian
cinema. Born in Yerevan in 1892, he moved with his family to Tashkent
(currently the capital of Uzbekistan). He first became a cyclist, and
then a wrestler. He participated in competitions outside the Russian
Empire and even wrestled in the circus with the pseudonym of Maroni.
In 1914 he started his career in Russian cinema. His first role was a
minor one in a film, significantly titled Enver-pasha - predatel'
Turtsii (`Enver Pasha, Traitor of Turkey'), released in 1915. He
appeared with the artistic name of Hamo Bek in more than 70 Russian
silent movies, where he met his future wife, the actress Sofya
Volkhovskaya (1888-1956).
He graduated from the Commerce Institute of Moscow in 1918. In 1921
he headed the movies section of the film studios of Georgia and then
became a film director of the State Film of Georgia. In 1923 he moved
to Armenia
following an invitation by the government and founded the Armenfilm
(Haifilm)studios. This was a real challenge, as there were no grounds
for cinema in Armenia and Bek-Nazarian had to start everything from
scratch. Two years
later, he directed the first Armenian feature film, Namus (The Honor),
based on the homonymous play by Shirvanzade (1858-1935). He also
directed other important films, such as Zare (the first movie on
Kurdish life) and the first Armenian comedy, Shor and Shor Shor, in
1926. He wrote the scenario of
Shor and Shor Shor in one night and filmed it in eleven days. He also
filmed three Georgian movies in 1924-1925, and would later film two
Azerbaijani
movies (1927 and 1941).
By 1935 Bek-Nazarian had written (alone or in collaboration) and
directed sixteen films, both features and documentaries. He achieved
another
feat in that year: he directed the first Armenian sound film
(`talkie'), Pepo, also based on a
classical play by Gabriel Sundukian (1825-1912). This was four years
after
the release of the first Soviet sound film, at a time when less than
one out of a hundred film projectors in the Soviet Union were equipped
for sound. Pepo became his masterpiece, as well as one of the
masterworks of the Armenian movie industry. He earned the title of
Popular Artist of Soviet Armenia in the same year.
He produced two other important films among his works: Zangezur
(1938), which received the Stalin Prize of second degree in 1941, and
David Bek (1943). The latter was based on the Armenian rebellion
against Persian domination in the eighteenth century. However, he
suffered a very big disappointment with his film Yerrort karavan
(Third Caravan), dedicated to the subject of the repatriation to
Armenia in 1946-1948, which was probably set to become his
masterpiece. The filming of the movie, which was halfway, was
forbidden and the production was shut down in 1951, probably as part
of the
change of heart of the Soviet regime with regards to repatriation and
repatriates. Bek-Nazarian, deeply upset and disillusioned, abandoned
both Armenfilm and Armenia, and went to work in the Central Asian
republics, such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. He passed away on April
27, 1965, and was buried
at the Armenian cemetery of Moscow beside his wife. His work was
posthumously acknowledged and the movie studios of Armenfilm were
named after him.
CLICK FOR INTERVIEW WITH PETER BALAKIAN
If you have not listened to the interview of Peter Balakian by Vipp
Jaswal of Fox News Radio, we urge you to do so now. In the interview,
Professor Balakian discusses the Armenian Genocide, the United States
response,
the relevance of the word `Genocide,' and the current situation in
Turkey vis-Ã -vis the human rights movement that is taking place.
As we encouraged last week, forward it to your friends and family
members, and ask them to do the same.
(http://e2.ma/click/gh1cd/4f4cee/00tv0)
THE GREEDY SPARROW RECEIVES AWARD
The Greedy Sparrow: An Armenian Tale, retold by Lucine Kasbarian and
illustrated by Maria Zaikina, has won the 2013 Nautilus Silver Award
in the Children's Picture Book category. The book was published by
Marshall Cavendish (now Amazon Children's Books).
The Greedy Sparrow is an English-language retelling of a traditional
Armenian folk tale about a bird that travels the countryside,
encounters natives practicing traditional folkways, and gets a
comeuppance for his trickery. Author Kasbarian and illustrator Zaikina
convey ethnic authenticity in the adaption of this tale from the
Armenian oral tradition.
The Nautilus Awards recognize books that promote positive social
change, spiritual development and conscious living as they stimulate
the imagination and inspire the reader to new possibilities for a
better world. Formal announcements of the Nautilus Award winners will
be made at BookExpo America that will take place in New York City from
May 30 to June 1. The Greedy Sparrow was also named a 2012 Honor Book
in the Storytelling World Awards.
Copies of The Greedy Sparrow can be purchased from the Prelacy
Bookstore. For information contact the bookstore by email
([email protected]) or telephone (212-689-7810).
OPENING OF EXHIBIT AT QUEENS COLLEGE
The opening of the `Ladies from Your Past' exhibit organized by the
Anthropology Museum of the People of New York and the Armenian
Cultural Educational Resource Center Gallery at Queens College will
open tomorrow evening, May 17, at 7 pm. The exhibit is at the
Rosenthal Library Rotunda at Queens College, 65-20 Kissena Boulevard,
Flushing, New York. The exhibit will be on display through September
30.
The exhibit brings to light contributions of women to world history
and events that includes famous, and some infamous, women in science,
politics, and the arts. More than 200 women from Africa, the Middle
East, Asia and the Americas are represented with displays of
photographs, biographies,
and figurines.
A reception will follow the ribbon cutting. For information and
reservations contact the Museum at 718-428-5650.
>From THE BOOKSTORE
THE ARMENIAD
Visible Pages of History
Text and Illustrations by Boris Baratov
This richly illustrated volume offers a panoramic view of the ancient
civilization of Armenia and into the 20th century. Beautiful color
photography accompanies the informative text based on the work of
scholars and historians utilizing the latest research. The oversize
format accommodates the photographs perfectly. The Armeniad was
printed in Italy, which is noted
for its exceptional production of art books. This is a lovely addition
to your own library or a very distinctive gift for a special person.
336 pages
$170, plus shipping & handling
To order this book, or for information about other books, contact the
Prelacy Bookstore by email ([email protected]) or by telephone
(212-689-7810).
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET OUR ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE ARMENIAN
COMMUNITY
IN SYRIA WHERE CONDITIONS ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT.
THE NEED IS REAL.
THE NEED IS GREAT.
DONATIONS TO THE FUND FOR SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF CAN BE MADE ON LINE.
TO DONATE NOW CLICK HERE (http://e2.ma/click/gh1cd/4f4cee/gtuv0) AND
SELECT SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF IN THE MENU.
The Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief is a joint effort of: Armenian
Apostolic Church of America (Eastern Prelacy); Armenian Catholic
Eparchy; Armenian
Evangelical Union of North America; Armenian Relief Society (Eastern
USA, Inc.); Armenian Revolutionary Federation.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 2 to June 30-`History of Armenia: Past, Present, Future,' a series
of eight seminars presented on Thursdays, 7 pm to 8:30
pm, at St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East 27th Street, New York
City. Sponsored by the Cathedral and the UN Armenian
Mission. Facilitator:
Artur Martirosyan, Ph.D.
May 16-Movie Screening, `Orphans of the Genocide' by Bared Maronian, 7
pm, at the AGBU offices, 55 E. 59th Street, 7th floor,
(between Park and Madison Avenues), hosted by AGB&U-YPGNY and
ANC-NY. Free
admission. RSVP to www.ypgny.org/yp/orphansmovie.
May 17-Opening reception of `Ladies from Your Past' exhibit at the
Rosenthal Library Rotunda at Queens College, 6-20 Kissena
Boulevard. Flushing, New York sponsored by the Anthropology Museum of
the People of New York and the Armenian Cultural Educational Resource
Center Gallery. Exhibit will continue through September 30. For
information/reservations contact the Museum at 718-428-5650.
May 16, 17, 18-National Representative Assembly hosted by Soorp Khatch
Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
May 16 and 17-National Association of Ladies Guilds (NALG) Conference
in conjunction with the National Representative Assembly, hosted by
Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland. This year's raffle drawing
will benefit the Mother and Child Clinic in the Akhorian region of
Armenia and the Syrian-Armenian Relief Fund. To purchase ($10 each;
three for $25) contact NALG Executive (Sharke Der Apkarian at
[email protected] or 978-685-7243.
June 2- Strawberry Festival & Sunday Brunch hosted by the Ladies Guild
of St. Sarkis Church at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, 38-65
234Th St. Douglaston, NY. A delicious array of American and Armenian
dishes. Donation: $15.00. For More Information contact the church
office at 718-224-2275 or visit www. stsarkischurch.net and
www.facebook.com/St.sarkis.
June 7-Concert dedicated to the 300th Jubilee of Sayat Nova featuring
Elie Berberian (Canada) and his band performing songs by Sayat Nova
and
other favorite minstrels, 8 pm, at the Armenian Center, 69-23 47th
Avenue,
Woodside, New York 11377. Donation: $25, includes post-concert
reception. For tickets: [email protected] or 212-689-5880.
June 9- St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church and Douglaston School
Of Music And Art present Aram Khachaturian: 110th Anniversary Concert
by faculty members and students of Douglaston School of Music & Art on
Sunday, June 9th 2013 1:30 pm at the Chaderjian Hall of St. Sarkis
Church, 38-65 234th St. Douglaston, NY. Donation: $10.
June 9-Father's Day Dinner and Comedy, sponsored by Armenian
Compatriotic Union of Ourfa, featuring renowned comedian Vahe
Berberian with a new repertoire, with the participation of violinist
Souren Kahvedjian, Ya Hala Restaurant, 45 Main Street, Wallington, New
Jersey. Adults $60; children under ten $30. Proceeds to Syrian
Armenian Relief Fund. For information: (732) 970-5207.
June 13-St. Gregory Church, North Andover, Massachusetts, 4th annual
Cigar Night & Dinner in Blessed Memory of Rev. Fr. Vartan
Kassabian. Surf & Turf dinner, open bar, cigars, live & silent
auction, raffles. Tickets must be purchased in advance by sending a
check for $150 payable to St. Gregory's Mens Club, 158 Main Street,
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, or contact Greg Minasian at
[email protected], or 978-470-3075.
June 24-Holy Trinity Church, Worcester, Massachusetts, 10th Annual
Golf Outing at Sterling National Country Club, Sterling,
Massachusetts. Join us for a great day of golf including golf, cart,
breakfast, prizes, gifts, and dinner for $140 per golfer. Tee off at 9
am. Shotgun start and scramble format. For information contact Rich
Tashjian at [email protected]
or 978-422-7600.
June 30-July 7-27th Annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute, at St. Mary
of Providence Center, Elverson, Pennsylvania, sponsored by the
Prelacy's Armenian Religious Education Cou8ncil (AREC). For
information contact the AREC office3 by email
([email protected]) or phone (212-689-7810).
July 4-11-4th Annual Summer Camp for Orphans will take place in
Dzaghgztazor, Armenia, sponsored by the Eastern Prelacy. Orphans ages
13 to 16 who are enrolled in the Prelacy's Orphan Sponsorship program
are eligible to attend to learn about the Armenian Church and
history. The week
long program includes Bible study and prayers and meditation combined
with
summer fun activities and fellowship with other campers. For more
information contact Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian by email
([email protected]) or by phone (508-865-2454).
July 8-19-St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 8th Annual Summer Camp
Program. For More Information contact the church office at
718-224-2275
or visit www. stsarkischurch.net and www.facebook.com/St.sarkis.
July 14-`A Hye Summer Night VII' Dinner Dance sponsored by Ladies
Guild of Sts. Vartanantz Church and Armenian Relief Society
`Ani' Chapter of Providence, Rhode Island, at the Providence Marriott
Hotel, One Orms Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, 6 pm to
1 am. Featuring: Joe Kouyoumjian (oud), Brian Ansbigian (oud), David
Ansbigian (oud), Leon Janikian (clarinet), Ken Kalajian (guitar),
Jason Naroian (dumbeg), Armen Janigian (Daf). For tickets ($50 per
person) and information: Joyce Bagdasarian (401-434-4467); Joyce
Yeremian (401-354-8770).
August 18-St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, Blessing of the
Grapes and Homecoming Picnic, at Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Drive,
Novi,
Michigan. Food, music, dancing, magic show, volleyball, soccer, tavlou
tournament, mountain biking, swimming.
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacy's web
site.
To ensure the timely arrival of Crossroads in your electronic mailbox,
add
[email protected] to your address book.
Items in Crossroads can be reproduced without permission. Please
credit Crossroads as the source.
Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about
their major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
[email protected]
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web: http://www.armenianprelacy.org/
May 16, 2013
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY CONVENES
Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, where the 2013 National
Representative Assembly is taking place.
The Eastern Prelacy's National Representative Assembly (NRA) convened
this afternoon and will conclude at noon on Saturday. The Assembly is
hosted by Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland. The clergy
conference began yesterday.
Concurrent with the Assembly the National Association of Ladies Guilds
(NALG) is once again convening their annual conference.
The Assembly opened officially at 1:30 pm with a prayer by His
Eminence Archbishop Oshagan. The first session included the
appointment of temporary co-chairs and secretaries, credentials
report, election of a nominating committee, and welcoming remarks by
Rev. Fr. Sarkis Aktavoukian, pastor of the host parish, and Dr. Zareh
Soghomonian, chairman of the Board of Trustees.
FLAG BLESSING AND PRAYERS FOR THE REPUBLIC
WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, MAY 26
Prelacy parishes will offer prayers and bless the Armenian tricolor
flag on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the first Armenian
Republic, and the 22nd anniversary of the current Republic of Armenia,
on Sunday, May 26. Requiem services will be offered for the souls of
the fallen heroes
of Sardarabad, Bashabaran, Gharakilise, and the martyrs in the freedom
of Artsakh.
`With holy heart and firm faith let us stand up together in
prayer and glorify the Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Let us thank him for he gave a visit with his mercy to the
Armenian nation and the holy Armenian Church, saving them from all the
tribulations of our homeland by the re-establishment therein of the
throne of our sovereignty.
Therefore, let us supplicate wholeheartedly that he may preserve the
Republic of our nation, and shine forth his Holy Church; that he may
increase the wisdom and ability of the leaders of our nation and all
laborers for the edification of our homeland; that he may assist all
our generals, armies and the soldiers who willingly offered their
persons as sacrifice to the altar of the salvation of our nation, in
the wars against the enemies; that he may strengthen us in our pursuit
of love and good works; that the Almighty God may revive us and have
mercy upon us.'
(From the `Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Republic of Armenia,'
prepared in 1920 by Archbishop Torkom Koushagian.
IN MEMORIAM
BEDROS GIVELEKIAN
It was with a deep sense of loss that His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan,
Prelate, and the Religious and Executive Councils received the news of
the passing of Bedros Givelekian, a beloved son of the Armenian Church
and nation, a Knight of Cilicia, an Eagle of the Prelacy, a Pillar of
the Prelacy, a former member and treasurer of the Executive Council,
and a former and long-time chairman of the Board of Trustees of
St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York. Mr. Givelekian died at home
on Monday, May 13.
The vigil took place on Tuesday evening at St. Sarkis Church attended
by hundreds of mourners. Funeral services took place Wednesday morning
at St. Sarkis Church, with the Vicar General, His Grace Anoushavan
Tanielian, officiating. Interment followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery,
Flushing, New York. The Memorial Luncheon (Hokejosh) took place at
St. Sarkis Church.
Mr. Givelekian is survived by his wife, Sonia (nee Donikian), his
children Mr. & Mrs. Arthur and Annette Givelekian, and Mr. &
Mrs. Berdj and Lucy Kazanjian, and four grandchildren, Ariana, Thomas,
Aris, and Lara.
May he rest in eternal peace in heavenly bliss.
Bedros Givelekian was born in 1933, in Negu Voda, Romania, to Krikor
and Dicranuhi Givelekian. He came to the United States in 1965 where
he continued his studies in accounting that he had started in
Bucharest.
He was actively involved in a number of important events in the
Armenian American community, including Pontifical Visits by His
Holiness Vasken I (Mother See of Etchmiadzin) in 1969; His Holiness
Karekin II (Holy See of Cilicia) in 1990; and His Holiness Aram I
(Holy See of Cilicia) in 1997.
Since 1980 he served St. Sarkis Church in a number of leadership roles
including chairman of the Board of Trustees and treasurer of the
Building Committee for the new Saint Sarkis Church. He was chairman of
St. Sarkis
during its most challenging years between the time the Bayside church
was destroyed by fire and the new church in Douglaston was built and
consecrated. In recognition of his outstanding service, Mr. Givelekian
was awarded the Knight of Cilicia insignia by the Holy See of Cilicia,
and the Eagle of the Prelacy by the Eastern Prelacy. He was an active
participant in the Knights of Vartan, and the Romanian Armenian
community.
Archbishop Oshagan decorates Bedros Givelekian with the `Eagle of the
Prelacy,' the highest honor awarded by the Eastern Prelacy, during a
testimonial dinner in his honor on November 1, 2003, alongside his
wife Sonia.
DATEV SUMMER PROGRAM
St. Gregory of Datev Institute will hold its 27th annual Summer
Program for youth ages 13-18 at the St. Mary of Providence Center in
Elverson,
Pennsylvania, from June 30 - July 7, 2013. The Program is sponsored by
the Prelacy's Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC). For
registration and information, please contact the AREC office at
212-689-7810 or at [email protected] or click here
(http://e2.ma/click/gh1cd/4f4cee/4fsv0).
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, May 19, Pentecost (Eve of the Fast of
Elijah), are: Acts 2:1-21; John 14:25-31.
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one
place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a
violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were
sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a
tongue rested on each of them.
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in
other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in
Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered,
because each one heard them speaking in the native language of
each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, `Are not all these who are
speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own
native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of
Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia,
Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya
belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,
Cretans and Arabs-in our own languages we hear them speaking about
God's deed of power.' All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one
another, `What does this mean?' But others sneered and said, `They are
filled with new wine.'
But, Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed
them, `Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known
to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you
suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what
was spoken through the prophet Joel: `In the last days it will be, God
declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons
and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see
visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves,
both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they
shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs
on the earth below, blood,
and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the
moon
to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. Then
everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'' (Acts
2:1-21)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(http://e2.ma/click/gh1cd/4f4cee/k8sv0).
FEAST OF PENTECOST: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
This Sunday, May 19, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of
Pentecost (Hokekaloust), the descent of the Holy Spirit to the
Apostles, and the birth of the church. Jesus had commanded his
apostles to `Go therefore to all nations and make them my disciples,'
(Matthew 28:19). Recognizing the difficulty of this great
responsibility, Christ had advised his disciples not to begin their
teaching mission until after the =80=9Cdescent of the Holy Spirit.'
In the Acts of the Apostles, we read that on the day of Pentecost the
apostles gathered in one place, and suddenly a strong wind seemed to
fill the house in which they were assembled, and they were filled with
the Holy Spirit (see reading above). It was the Jewish feast of
Pentecost (Shabuoth) commemorating the giving of the law on Mount
Sinai and many people from different lands had come to Jerusalem. They
marveled that they could understand the Apostles' words. This day when
the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles marked the beginning of
the mission of the Church to spread the Good News throughout the
world.
In a sense Pentecost is the opposite of what occurred in the Old
Testament story of the Tower of Babel when God disapproved of the
building of
a tower to reach the heavens and he created confusion by having the
workers suddenly speak in different tongues, and unable to understand
each other.
At Pentecost he gave the disciples the ability to speak other tongues
and thus be able to be understood by everyone everywhere.
Life-creating God, Spirit and lover of mankind, with tongues of fire
you enlightened those united with one accord in love; therefore we
also celebrate today your holy descent.
Filled with joy by your coming the holy apostles began in
different-sounding tongues to call into unity them that had been
divided from each other; therefore we also celebrate today your holy
descent.
By spiritual and holy baptism through them you have adorned the
universe in a new and radiant garment; therefore we also celebrate
your holy descent.
(From the Canon for the First Day of Pentecost according to the
Liturgical
Canons of the Armenian Church)
ASSEMBLY OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES MEETS WITH CATHOLICOS
The Executive Committee of the Assembly of Christian Communities in
the Middle East met with His Holiness Aram I on May 10 in
Antelias. Headed
by Maronite Bishop Samir Mazloum, the Assembly was created six years
ago to coordinate the activities and the human and material resources
of Christian communities in the region in order to contribute
effectively to their societies. The Holy See of Cilicia is represented
by Mr. Jean Salmanian and the Very Rev. Masis Choboyan.
During the meeting with His Holiness they discussed the situation in
the region and assessed the impact of the `Arab Spring' on Christian
communities, particularly in Syria. Bishop Samir invited His Holiness
to attend the conference that will take place in October to which
representatives of the diasporas of local Christian communities will
be invited.
His Holiness thanked the members of the committee for their visit, and
he encouraged them to work towards strengthening the Christian
presence
in the region by advising people not to emigrate. The Catholicos urged
them to promote Christian-Muslim dialogue, despite difficulties, and
he also discussed the continuing efforts to obtain the release of two
kidnapped Metropolitans of Aleppo.
SAINTS COMMITTEE MEETS
The Saints Committee for the Armenian Genocide Victims, jointly
appointed by His Holiness Karekin II, Holy See of Etchmiadzin, and His
Holiness Aram I, Holy See of Cilicia, met for the fifth time on May 7
and 8 in Holy Etchmiadzin. The co-chairs, Archbishop Yesnik Bedrossian
(Holy See of Etchmiadzin) and Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian (Holy See
of Cilicia), presided over the meeting. In accordance with
recommendations by the two Catholicoi,
the members of the committee discussed the basis on which the victims
of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 will be canonized.
GENERAL SECRETARY OF MECC MEETS WITH CATHOLICOS
Dr. Michel Jalkh met with His Holiness Aram I, in Antelias, on May
3. Dr. Jalkh was recently elected as the General Secretary of the
Middle East Council of Churches (MECC). The General Secretary wanted
to discuss the situation in the region and the issues challenging the
MECC with His Holiness who is one of the Presidents of the MECC and a
church leader with wide ecumenical experience. His Holiness stressed
church unity and cooperation by
the member churches as important concerns, as well as the urgent need
of Christian-Muslim dialogue.
Birth of Hamo Bek-Nazarian (May 19, 1892)
Hamo (Hambardzum) Bek-Nazarian was one of the pioneers of Armenian
cinema. Born in Yerevan in 1892, he moved with his family to Tashkent
(currently the capital of Uzbekistan). He first became a cyclist, and
then a wrestler. He participated in competitions outside the Russian
Empire and even wrestled in the circus with the pseudonym of Maroni.
In 1914 he started his career in Russian cinema. His first role was a
minor one in a film, significantly titled Enver-pasha - predatel'
Turtsii (`Enver Pasha, Traitor of Turkey'), released in 1915. He
appeared with the artistic name of Hamo Bek in more than 70 Russian
silent movies, where he met his future wife, the actress Sofya
Volkhovskaya (1888-1956).
He graduated from the Commerce Institute of Moscow in 1918. In 1921
he headed the movies section of the film studios of Georgia and then
became a film director of the State Film of Georgia. In 1923 he moved
to Armenia
following an invitation by the government and founded the Armenfilm
(Haifilm)studios. This was a real challenge, as there were no grounds
for cinema in Armenia and Bek-Nazarian had to start everything from
scratch. Two years
later, he directed the first Armenian feature film, Namus (The Honor),
based on the homonymous play by Shirvanzade (1858-1935). He also
directed other important films, such as Zare (the first movie on
Kurdish life) and the first Armenian comedy, Shor and Shor Shor, in
1926. He wrote the scenario of
Shor and Shor Shor in one night and filmed it in eleven days. He also
filmed three Georgian movies in 1924-1925, and would later film two
Azerbaijani
movies (1927 and 1941).
By 1935 Bek-Nazarian had written (alone or in collaboration) and
directed sixteen films, both features and documentaries. He achieved
another
feat in that year: he directed the first Armenian sound film
(`talkie'), Pepo, also based on a
classical play by Gabriel Sundukian (1825-1912). This was four years
after
the release of the first Soviet sound film, at a time when less than
one out of a hundred film projectors in the Soviet Union were equipped
for sound. Pepo became his masterpiece, as well as one of the
masterworks of the Armenian movie industry. He earned the title of
Popular Artist of Soviet Armenia in the same year.
He produced two other important films among his works: Zangezur
(1938), which received the Stalin Prize of second degree in 1941, and
David Bek (1943). The latter was based on the Armenian rebellion
against Persian domination in the eighteenth century. However, he
suffered a very big disappointment with his film Yerrort karavan
(Third Caravan), dedicated to the subject of the repatriation to
Armenia in 1946-1948, which was probably set to become his
masterpiece. The filming of the movie, which was halfway, was
forbidden and the production was shut down in 1951, probably as part
of the
change of heart of the Soviet regime with regards to repatriation and
repatriates. Bek-Nazarian, deeply upset and disillusioned, abandoned
both Armenfilm and Armenia, and went to work in the Central Asian
republics, such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. He passed away on April
27, 1965, and was buried
at the Armenian cemetery of Moscow beside his wife. His work was
posthumously acknowledged and the movie studios of Armenfilm were
named after him.
CLICK FOR INTERVIEW WITH PETER BALAKIAN
If you have not listened to the interview of Peter Balakian by Vipp
Jaswal of Fox News Radio, we urge you to do so now. In the interview,
Professor Balakian discusses the Armenian Genocide, the United States
response,
the relevance of the word `Genocide,' and the current situation in
Turkey vis-Ã -vis the human rights movement that is taking place.
As we encouraged last week, forward it to your friends and family
members, and ask them to do the same.
(http://e2.ma/click/gh1cd/4f4cee/00tv0)
THE GREEDY SPARROW RECEIVES AWARD
The Greedy Sparrow: An Armenian Tale, retold by Lucine Kasbarian and
illustrated by Maria Zaikina, has won the 2013 Nautilus Silver Award
in the Children's Picture Book category. The book was published by
Marshall Cavendish (now Amazon Children's Books).
The Greedy Sparrow is an English-language retelling of a traditional
Armenian folk tale about a bird that travels the countryside,
encounters natives practicing traditional folkways, and gets a
comeuppance for his trickery. Author Kasbarian and illustrator Zaikina
convey ethnic authenticity in the adaption of this tale from the
Armenian oral tradition.
The Nautilus Awards recognize books that promote positive social
change, spiritual development and conscious living as they stimulate
the imagination and inspire the reader to new possibilities for a
better world. Formal announcements of the Nautilus Award winners will
be made at BookExpo America that will take place in New York City from
May 30 to June 1. The Greedy Sparrow was also named a 2012 Honor Book
in the Storytelling World Awards.
Copies of The Greedy Sparrow can be purchased from the Prelacy
Bookstore. For information contact the bookstore by email
([email protected]) or telephone (212-689-7810).
OPENING OF EXHIBIT AT QUEENS COLLEGE
The opening of the `Ladies from Your Past' exhibit organized by the
Anthropology Museum of the People of New York and the Armenian
Cultural Educational Resource Center Gallery at Queens College will
open tomorrow evening, May 17, at 7 pm. The exhibit is at the
Rosenthal Library Rotunda at Queens College, 65-20 Kissena Boulevard,
Flushing, New York. The exhibit will be on display through September
30.
The exhibit brings to light contributions of women to world history
and events that includes famous, and some infamous, women in science,
politics, and the arts. More than 200 women from Africa, the Middle
East, Asia and the Americas are represented with displays of
photographs, biographies,
and figurines.
A reception will follow the ribbon cutting. For information and
reservations contact the Museum at 718-428-5650.
>From THE BOOKSTORE
THE ARMENIAD
Visible Pages of History
Text and Illustrations by Boris Baratov
This richly illustrated volume offers a panoramic view of the ancient
civilization of Armenia and into the 20th century. Beautiful color
photography accompanies the informative text based on the work of
scholars and historians utilizing the latest research. The oversize
format accommodates the photographs perfectly. The Armeniad was
printed in Italy, which is noted
for its exceptional production of art books. This is a lovely addition
to your own library or a very distinctive gift for a special person.
336 pages
$170, plus shipping & handling
To order this book, or for information about other books, contact the
Prelacy Bookstore by email ([email protected]) or by telephone
(212-689-7810).
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET OUR ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE ARMENIAN
COMMUNITY
IN SYRIA WHERE CONDITIONS ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT.
THE NEED IS REAL.
THE NEED IS GREAT.
DONATIONS TO THE FUND FOR SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF CAN BE MADE ON LINE.
TO DONATE NOW CLICK HERE (http://e2.ma/click/gh1cd/4f4cee/gtuv0) AND
SELECT SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF IN THE MENU.
The Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief is a joint effort of: Armenian
Apostolic Church of America (Eastern Prelacy); Armenian Catholic
Eparchy; Armenian
Evangelical Union of North America; Armenian Relief Society (Eastern
USA, Inc.); Armenian Revolutionary Federation.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 2 to June 30-`History of Armenia: Past, Present, Future,' a series
of eight seminars presented on Thursdays, 7 pm to 8:30
pm, at St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East 27th Street, New York
City. Sponsored by the Cathedral and the UN Armenian
Mission. Facilitator:
Artur Martirosyan, Ph.D.
May 16-Movie Screening, `Orphans of the Genocide' by Bared Maronian, 7
pm, at the AGBU offices, 55 E. 59th Street, 7th floor,
(between Park and Madison Avenues), hosted by AGB&U-YPGNY and
ANC-NY. Free
admission. RSVP to www.ypgny.org/yp/orphansmovie.
May 17-Opening reception of `Ladies from Your Past' exhibit at the
Rosenthal Library Rotunda at Queens College, 6-20 Kissena
Boulevard. Flushing, New York sponsored by the Anthropology Museum of
the People of New York and the Armenian Cultural Educational Resource
Center Gallery. Exhibit will continue through September 30. For
information/reservations contact the Museum at 718-428-5650.
May 16, 17, 18-National Representative Assembly hosted by Soorp Khatch
Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
May 16 and 17-National Association of Ladies Guilds (NALG) Conference
in conjunction with the National Representative Assembly, hosted by
Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland. This year's raffle drawing
will benefit the Mother and Child Clinic in the Akhorian region of
Armenia and the Syrian-Armenian Relief Fund. To purchase ($10 each;
three for $25) contact NALG Executive (Sharke Der Apkarian at
[email protected] or 978-685-7243.
June 2- Strawberry Festival & Sunday Brunch hosted by the Ladies Guild
of St. Sarkis Church at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, 38-65
234Th St. Douglaston, NY. A delicious array of American and Armenian
dishes. Donation: $15.00. For More Information contact the church
office at 718-224-2275 or visit www. stsarkischurch.net and
www.facebook.com/St.sarkis.
June 7-Concert dedicated to the 300th Jubilee of Sayat Nova featuring
Elie Berberian (Canada) and his band performing songs by Sayat Nova
and
other favorite minstrels, 8 pm, at the Armenian Center, 69-23 47th
Avenue,
Woodside, New York 11377. Donation: $25, includes post-concert
reception. For tickets: [email protected] or 212-689-5880.
June 9- St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church and Douglaston School
Of Music And Art present Aram Khachaturian: 110th Anniversary Concert
by faculty members and students of Douglaston School of Music & Art on
Sunday, June 9th 2013 1:30 pm at the Chaderjian Hall of St. Sarkis
Church, 38-65 234th St. Douglaston, NY. Donation: $10.
June 9-Father's Day Dinner and Comedy, sponsored by Armenian
Compatriotic Union of Ourfa, featuring renowned comedian Vahe
Berberian with a new repertoire, with the participation of violinist
Souren Kahvedjian, Ya Hala Restaurant, 45 Main Street, Wallington, New
Jersey. Adults $60; children under ten $30. Proceeds to Syrian
Armenian Relief Fund. For information: (732) 970-5207.
June 13-St. Gregory Church, North Andover, Massachusetts, 4th annual
Cigar Night & Dinner in Blessed Memory of Rev. Fr. Vartan
Kassabian. Surf & Turf dinner, open bar, cigars, live & silent
auction, raffles. Tickets must be purchased in advance by sending a
check for $150 payable to St. Gregory's Mens Club, 158 Main Street,
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, or contact Greg Minasian at
[email protected], or 978-470-3075.
June 24-Holy Trinity Church, Worcester, Massachusetts, 10th Annual
Golf Outing at Sterling National Country Club, Sterling,
Massachusetts. Join us for a great day of golf including golf, cart,
breakfast, prizes, gifts, and dinner for $140 per golfer. Tee off at 9
am. Shotgun start and scramble format. For information contact Rich
Tashjian at [email protected]
or 978-422-7600.
June 30-July 7-27th Annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute, at St. Mary
of Providence Center, Elverson, Pennsylvania, sponsored by the
Prelacy's Armenian Religious Education Cou8ncil (AREC). For
information contact the AREC office3 by email
([email protected]) or phone (212-689-7810).
July 4-11-4th Annual Summer Camp for Orphans will take place in
Dzaghgztazor, Armenia, sponsored by the Eastern Prelacy. Orphans ages
13 to 16 who are enrolled in the Prelacy's Orphan Sponsorship program
are eligible to attend to learn about the Armenian Church and
history. The week
long program includes Bible study and prayers and meditation combined
with
summer fun activities and fellowship with other campers. For more
information contact Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian by email
([email protected]) or by phone (508-865-2454).
July 8-19-St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 8th Annual Summer Camp
Program. For More Information contact the church office at
718-224-2275
or visit www. stsarkischurch.net and www.facebook.com/St.sarkis.
July 14-`A Hye Summer Night VII' Dinner Dance sponsored by Ladies
Guild of Sts. Vartanantz Church and Armenian Relief Society
`Ani' Chapter of Providence, Rhode Island, at the Providence Marriott
Hotel, One Orms Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, 6 pm to
1 am. Featuring: Joe Kouyoumjian (oud), Brian Ansbigian (oud), David
Ansbigian (oud), Leon Janikian (clarinet), Ken Kalajian (guitar),
Jason Naroian (dumbeg), Armen Janigian (Daf). For tickets ($50 per
person) and information: Joyce Bagdasarian (401-434-4467); Joyce
Yeremian (401-354-8770).
August 18-St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, Blessing of the
Grapes and Homecoming Picnic, at Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Drive,
Novi,
Michigan. Food, music, dancing, magic show, volleyball, soccer, tavlou
tournament, mountain biking, swimming.
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