Ձայն Voice - Holy Trinity Church, Fresno · Ձայն -Voice Volume XVI: ... Jeff Aivasian Lalig Bayrakdarian ... Archpriest Fr. Yeghia Hairabedian. Best Man for this

2226 Ventura Avenue - Fresno, California 93721

(559) 486-1141 Office; (559) 486-1939 Fax

www.holytrinityfresno.org

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Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Mother Church

Ձայն -Voice Volume XVI: Issue 10 October 2016

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Bill Sahatdjian, Chair 438-4233H

Levon Baladjanian, Vice-Chair 439-6601H

Lauren Sarabian, Secretary 493-2900W

Hagop Krioghlian, Treasurer 439-0865W

Berj Apkarian 324-7847H

Rosie Bedrosian 269-3004C

Ara Jierian 436-0291H

Warren Paboojian 433-1859H

Paul Yergat 246-2411C

DELEGATES

Berj Apkarian 324-7847H

Arakel Arisian 260-2070C

Varoujan Der Simonian 224-1000W

Hagop Krioghlian 439-0865W

Serpouhie Messerlian 298-0445H

Bill Sahatdjian 438-4233H

Mark Shirin 226-5318W

LADIES’ GUILD 486-1141

MEN’S SOCIETY

Richard Bedoian, Chair 264-7734H

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Garo Poladian, Chair 237-8230W

ADMINISTRATION

Nazik Arisian 486-1141W

[email protected]

Elena Sarmazian

Administrative Assistant

[email protected] 486-1141W

Lisa Der Simonian

Bookkeeper 486-1141W

[email protected]

Diana Shirin

Volunteer Coordinator

[email protected] 486-1141W

Tomas Santoyo, Custodian 355-0816C

[email protected]

CHOIR Shoghig Papoyan Aladjian, 277-0888H

Director 304-0888C

Serpouhie Messerlian, Chair 298-0445H

ORGANIST

Naira Shahsouvarian 323-0457C

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Jasmina Kalanjian 486-0111W

WEDDING COORDINATOR

Lucille Gahvejian 431-4534H

[email protected]

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Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Mother Church 2226 Ventura Street - Fresno, California 93721

Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Ashekian

E-Mail: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM

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

Sunday School (559) 486-0111

www.holytrinityfresno.org

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

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

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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.

Please let us know if you know of anyone who is ill or

is in the hospital and would like a visit.

Jeff Aivasian Lalig Bayrakdarian

Jack Gahvejian

Vartkes Messerlian

Paul Mosesian Virginia Ourlian

Fr. Hrant Serabian

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Pastor’s Message Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Ashekian

Explanation of the Lord’s Prayer

“Hayr Mer” (Part 5)

In the fourth section, explanation was given about the meaning and importance of the

words “Soorp Yeghitsi Anoun Ko - Serpapavi Ko Anounet”; we now move on to the

fifth part:

“Yegestseh Arkayoutioun Ko – Togh Kah Arkayoutiount” –Thy Kingdom Come.

There are many opportunities in our lives when we wish to make a gift or we are

asked what gift we desire either for a birthday or some other occasion. Naturally, our

wishes will stem from our earthly desires because the question is directed from an

earthly individual.

This does not apply when we seek a gift from God; in other words, it is a different

situation when we are praying to God. Therefore, let us analyze why Christ included

the words “Yegestseh Arkayoutioun Ko, - Thy Kingdom come” in the Lord’s Prayer.

1. With this sentence, Christ teaches and asks each one of us that before we ask

for a monetary gift, we should first of all ask for the coming of his

“Kingdom.” When we pray to God, what are we really asking for? Is it

monetary? Let’s try to reflect what we actually receive when we ask for a

monetary gift. Money? We forget what happened to Judas when he chose

money over eternal salvation, and then he regretted it. Health? We forget

that when we have faith, our faith gives us good health, just as faith healed

the bleeding woman. There are many examples, dear faithful; however, our

prayers should reflect on the coming of his “Kindgdom” and we should be

assured that our desires will be given to us.

2. With this sentence, Christ teaches and reminds us that God is the King of the

“Kingdom.” Naturally, a kingdom has a king. In the pages of history, we

can see that even though kings were oppressive, yet the people under their

sovereignty obeyed and showed respect to the king, irregardless. How much

more respect and honor should we show and give to our King, who left his

kingdom, suffered on earth for us, and showed us the way to the Kingdom.

Therefore, it must be our most important desire to be a member of the

Kingdom as we can see how loving and caring our King is.

3. With this sentence, Christ reminds us that when the Kingdom comes, there is

going to be peace everywhere, justice will take place, healing will be given to

those who are ill, consolation will be provided to the broken hearted, and

finally, it will be shown that there is only one King.

Therefore, today as we read these words, let’s reflect for a moment and let’s raise

heartfelt prayers to our God and say “Lord, even though we are living in this world,

we are not of this world. In this world I am, but I want to be part of your Kingdom so

that I can always praise you.”

Amen

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Valley Sister Churches Luncheon By Sossie Djabrayan

This year’s luncheon was held at our church, and it was very successful; 166

people attended. The food and entertainment were great. A big thank you

to our MC, Houry Sanderson, who did an awesome job. Maurizio Russo

entertained us with his beautiful Italian music and songs. Ani Petrosyan’s

Armenian solo dance was perfect. Ed Hokokian, who is a board member

and building committee member of the California Armenian Home, shared

the construction plans of the home and answered questions about the

progress of the on-going construction at the home. Simon Holguin,

Administrator of the home and George Juarez, Residential Administrator of

the home were also present.

I want to thank the committee members who worked hard on preparing this

event. They were Linda Jura, Anoush Chamlian, Diane Mosesian, Arpy

Tanielian, Mary Ekmalian, and Paulina Karamanlian. Linda was our

connection with Pardini’s that catered this event. Anoush worked on the

program, Mary designed and completed the favors, Paulina was instrumental

in the choice of the hors d’oeuvres and Arpy, Linda, Barbara, and Mary

prepared them. Thank you to Siraik Panosian of Rainbow Flowers who

designed and executed the center pieces.

I also want to thank Ruby Baladjanian, Kathy Kutnerian and Vars Gaston

for preparing the cheese boregs; Nazik Arisian and Diana Shirin in the office

for their help with the reservations and the guest list. Diana prepared name

tags and prepared separate envelopes for the reservations of every church,

which facilitated the registration process. Thank you as well for Tomas and

Patty who set up the hall. Another thank you to Patty Torosian who prepared

the meal choice tickets. A special thank you for my husband Vartan, who

prepared the pastry with the help of the committee members.

I also want to thank the designated contacts from the churches who

facilitated reservations. Some of them were present at the registration table.

They were: Jane Kazarian, St. Gregory Fowler; Diane Kassabian, Pilgrim

Armenian Congregational Church; Darlene Chardukian, St. Paul Armenian

Church; Mary Lou Bagdasarian, First Armenian Presbyterian; Debbie

Sheklian, St. Mary Armenian Church, Yettem; and Stella Balakian, Sts.

Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church. This year, for the first time we had

extended invitation to the Armenian Catholics of the valley. Two families

attended.

Good job everyone and see you next year.

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Congratulations to Raffi and LeAnn

Aharonian on the birth of their son

NICOLAS RAFFI AHARONIAN born

on Sunday, June 19, 2016 (Father’s Day).

We also congratulate grandparents Leon

and Cheryl Sarkisian, Dr. Vicken and Sossy

Aharonian, Big Brother Anthony Hovan

Aharonian, and great grandmother Marian

Hovannisian.

BIRTH ANNOUCEMENT

Congratulations to David and Laurie

Surabian on the birth of their daughter¸

EMILY GRACE SURABIAN born on

Monday, August 1, 2016. We also

congratulate 2-year old brother Alexander

Haig Surabian and grandparents Margos &

Barbara Gooboian and Ron & Carol

Surabian of Reedley.

Congratulations to Brian Robert and Erin

Virginia Moffitt of Upland, CA on the

birth of their daughter¸ PEYTON FAITH

MOFFITT, born on Monday, August 29,

2016. We also congratulate Peyton’s older

sister 4-year old Kylie Rose Moffitt, grand

parents Judy Murachanian-Clark, Michael

Thomas and Eileen Clark, John and

Rosemary Moffitt, great grandmother

Virginia Hampartzoomian-Murachanian

and great-grandaunt Gladys Jamgotchian.

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BAPTISMS

On Saturday, September 24, 2016, ELLA KGLYAN received the

Sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate parents Arman and Adrine

Kglyan, and Godparents Vagharshak and Marine Mikayelyan. We

also congratulate grandparents Haroutiun and Vicky Kglyan and

Aram & Tagui Isadzhyan. We congratulate Ella on reaching this

spiritual milestone.

WEDDING ANNOUCEMENT

On Saturday, September 24, 2016,

ALEC KGLYAN r eceived the

Sacrament of Baptism. We

congratulate parents Arman and

Adrine Kglyan, and Godparents

Vagharshak and Marine Mikayelyan.

We also congratulate grandparents

Haroutiun and Vicky Kglyan and

Aram & Tagui Isadzhyan. We

congratulate Alec on reaching this

spiritual milestone.

JORDAN SARABIAN AND COURTNEY

CHOOLJIAN were joined in Holy Matr imony on

Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Holy Trinity

Armenian Apostolic Church. Officiating the

ceremony was Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Ashekian and

Archpriest Fr. Yeghia Hairabedian. Best Man for this

joyous occasion was Jacob Sarabian, brother of the

groom and the Maid of Honor was Danielle

Kaprielian, friend of the bride. We congratulate the

happy couple and their parents David and Patti

Sarabian, Gerald and Tammy Chooljian,

grandparents Virginia Sarabian, Marian Hovannisian,

and Joyce Terzian, May the Lord bless and guide

them as they start their new journey of life together.

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FUNERAL/GRAVESIDE SERVICES

Funeral services were held for DR. JACK ARTHUR RUSTIGAN on

Saturday, September 17, 2016. Interment was at Ararat Armenian Cemetery.

Our sincere condolences to his wife Billie Rustigan, daughter Diane Muller,

son Ryan Rustigian and his wife Jacci, granddaughters, Danielle Rose &

Chloe Ryan Muller, grandsons Matt Belford, Anthony & Justin Pflieger and

his extended family and friends.

May Almighty God bless and rest their souls in peace.

22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his

compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your

faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

Graveside services were held for MARI NAIRIAN, on Tuesday, September

20, 2016. Interment was at Masis Ararat Armenian Cemetery. Our sincere

condolences to her sons Berge Shamberekian, Haroutun Nairian, daughter

Anahid Bagdasarian, sisters Anahid Garabedian, and Shaker Katourjian, their

families, and her extended family and friends.

Graveside services were held for VARTAN AJAMIAN on

Friday, September 9, 2016. Interment was at Masis Ararat

Armenian Cemetery. Our sincere condolences to his son Garo

Ajamian, daughter Arous Garabedian, daughter Lena Gerardo,

daughter Talin Ajamian, and son Harout Ajamian, and his

extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held for ANAHIT HOVHANNISYAN, on Thursday,

September 22, 2016. Interment was at Ararat Armenian Cemetery. Our

sincere condolences to her son Armen Ghazaryan, daughter Armine

Ghazaryan, brothers Hrahat Hovhannisyan and Jon Hovhannisyan, their

families, and her extended family and friends.

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HOKEHANKIST

will be said for…

OCTOBER 9

VARTAN AJAMIAN, on the 40th day of his passing, as

requested by his children Garo Ajamian, Arous Garabedian, Lena Gerardo,

Talin Ajamian, and Harout Ajamian. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE

DONATED IN HIS MEMORY.

ANDRANIK ALADJIAN, on the 10th year of his passing, as

requested by his wife Shoghig Papoyan Aladjian, parents Garo and

Hripsime Haladjian, and brother Dikran Haladjian, Ara Papoyan, and their

families. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HIS MEMORY.

OCTOBER 16

KASPAR HOVANNISIAN on the 46th year of his passing and

SIROON HOVANNISIAN on the 11th year of her passing, as

requested by the Hovannisian Families. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE

DONATED IN THEIR MEMORY.

OCTOBER 23

MARI NAIRIAN, on the 40th day of her passing, as requested

by her children Berge Shamberekian, Haroutun Nairian, Anahid

Bagdasarian, sisters Anahid Garabedian, and Shaker Katourjian. ALTAR

FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HER MEMORY.

ELMER NOROIAN, on the 6th year of his passing, as

requested by his wife Irma Noroian. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE

DONATED IN HIS MEMORY.

ARAM TOUTIKIAN, on the 4th year of his passing, as

requested by his wife Zvart Toutikian, children Vicky Kalanjian and her

husband Sarkis, Noubar Toutikian and his wife Armine, and his 6

grandchildren, Antranik, Suzie and Shant Kalanjians, their families, 8

great grandchildren and the Toutikian, Kalanjian, and Kojekian Families.

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HIS MEMORY.

LEVON TOUTIKIAN, on the 55th year of his passing, as

requested by his mother wife Zvart Toutikian, sister Vicky Kalanjian and

her family and brother Noubar Toutikian and his Family. ALTAR

FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HIS MEMORY.

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34A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have

loved you, that you also love one another. 35By this all men will know that

you are my disciples, if you love one another.

John 13:34-35

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HOKEHANKIST -will be said for…

OCTOBER 30

ANAHIT HOVHANNISYAN, on the 40th day of her passing, as

requested by her children Armen Ghazaryan, Armine Ghazaryan, brothers

Hrahat Hovhannisyan and Jon Hovhannisyan and their families. ALTAR

FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HER MEMORY.

BEDROS GHAZARIAN, on the fir st year of his passing, as

requested by his sister Alice Abrahamian and her husband Albert, Linda

Abrahamian, Angela and Jim Wiens, and Dr. Greg and Melody Abrahamian

and their families. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN HIS

MEMORY.

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Youth Group News By: Elena Sarmazian

The Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Youth Group is back in action!

Hayr Dajad and I have been working hard with the members of our youth

group to come up with new and exciting ideas to increase the involvement of

our youth with both the church and the community.

Youth Group meetings will be held Monday evenings at 6:00 pm in the Hye’d

Out. Hayr Dajad begins by leading the group through a Bible study and then

we begin our activities. Currently, we are in the process of planning an out-of-

town trip to encourage our youth to further participate in Youth Group

activities.

Recently, the Youth Group joined with the Armenian Students Organization

(ASO) at Fresno State to participate in various activities such as the ASO

Game Night which was hosted in the Hye’d Out on September 16th.

We have a vision of combining Armenian youth together, in hopes of

continuing flourishing the atmosphere of church through the youth. Please

spread the word to the youth in your families that the Holy Trinity Armenian

Apostolic Church Youth Group would like to welcome them to all our

activities and meetings! For questions, please call/text Elena at (559) 269-

0416 or email the Youth Group at [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

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Morning Service 8:50 am

Badarak 9:50 am

Sunday School 10:30 am

3

Youth Group Mtg.

6:00 pm

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Tues. Night Bible Study

Begins next week

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9 Morning Service 8:50 am

Badarak 9:50 am


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Youth Group Mtg.

6:00 pm

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Aram & Elo Zanontian

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Men’s Society Dinner

Meeting 6:30 pm

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Badarak 9:50 am


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Youth Group Mtg.

6:00 pm

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Mary Tokatlian

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23/30


Badarak 9:50 am


24/31

Youth Group Mtg.

6:00 pm

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Hrair & Seta

Jaghlassian

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Deadline for

“Voice” submission

Thursday Friday Saturday

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Thursday Morning

Bible Study

10:00 am

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Annual Food

Bazaar

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Feast of the

Holy Translators

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Thursday Morning

Bible Study

10:00 am

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Thursday Morning

Bible Study

10:00 am

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Thursday Morning

Bible Study

10:00 am

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RIMA NALBANDIAN Shoghakat Papoyan

JOHN BASMAJIAN

Marvin & Helen Caprelian

ROUPEN & MARY ESKIJIAN

SARKIS & SONA KAROGHLANIAN

Levon & Hasmik Eskijian

JERRY MADIGAN

HELEN DER GARABEDIAN MADIGAN

Donald & Janice Helman

LEO MARGOSIAN

Salley Summer Dave & Sandy Growdon

OHANNES MEGERDIJIAN

Raffi & Nazeli Megerdijian

ELMER NOROIAN

Irma Noroian

PETROS PETROSYAN

Arshak & Shake Petrosyan

JANET SAGHATELIAN

Agnes Saghatelian

VICTORIA SHIRINIAN

Jessie Rizzi

BEDROS GHAZARIAN

Albert & Alice Abrahamian

HOKEHANKIST DONATIONS

Are made in Memory of...

IN-LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS

LAWRENCE MOMJIAN

Keven & Victoria Lowery

JACK RUSTIGAN

Anonymous

Charles & Linda Alstrom

G. Franklin Antoyan

Lillian & Harvey Arams

Steve BeezeridesDeedee Didier

Arman J. Gougasian

Armen & Marlene Mosesian

Ronald & Sharon Peters

Melvin Renge

Berg & Elaine Sudjian

Kirk & Kathy Yergat

ARA HOVAKIMIAN

Victor & Arlyne Sahatdjian

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GENERAL Barret & Caroline Arakelian

Carlotta Bedrosian

Leslie & Janice Emerzian (In honor of the birth of

Granddaughter Scarlett Rose Emerzian)

Dr. Stephen & Judy Krikorian

Edward Sornigian

John & Sosi Vogt Mimi & Arpe Zadigian

( In memory of Beloved Parents Zadig & Nazen Zadigian)

PASS IT ON… By: Krista Parnagian

An old legend says that God first created birds without wings.

Sometime later, God made wings and said to the birds, “Come, take up

these burdens and bear them.” The birds hesitated at first but soon obeyed.

They tried picking up the wings in their beaks, but they were too heavy.

Then they tried picking them up with their claws, but they were too large.

Finally, one of the birds managed to hoist the wings onto its shoulders

where it was possible to carry them.

Before long the wings began to grow and they soon had

attached themselves to the birds’ bodies. One of the birds began to flap his

wings, and others followed his example. Before long one of the birds took

off and began to soar in the air above! What had once been a heavy burden

now became the very thing that enabled the birds to go where they could

never go before and at the same time, truly fulfill the destiny of their

creation.

The duties and responsibilities you count as burdens today

may be part of God’s destiny for your life, the means by which your soul

will be lifted up and prepared for eternity.

Message: Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever

you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your

faith produces perseverance. James 1:3

Taken from: God’s Little Devotional Book p. 127

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Ladies’ Guild Bazaar News

With just days to go before the doors open at 10am for the 66th annu-

al Food Bazaar at Holy Trinity we find ourselves hustling and bustling be-

tween the two social halls, the kitchen, the freezer, the pantry closets and the

attic. We thank dear Patty Torosian who works full time, teaches Sunday

school and makes time to do the majority of the Bazaar baking, but also led

the cheese berag prep team. She will be on hand to take charge of the busy

kitchen crew all day on the day of the Bazaar. We thank all of the ladies and

some men who came to help on Friday, September 30 as we assembled the

yummy pakhlava under the direction of Susie Parnagian. With her expertise

and success for our monumental 2 day spring deliveries, Susie never shies

away from pitching in to help at the Bazaar too. She and Azadig Bidanian

made all the sugar water, measured, chopped and bagged the filling for each

of the 25 large baking trays of pakhlava. Margo’s 3-4 day yalanchi squad

needs lots of helpers on October 2, 3 and 4.

Please drop in and stay for a while any time during the week of Oc-

tober 2-7 as we will be running in all directions setting up, arranging tables,

packaging and labeling. We also need the not so glamorous help on October

7 by clearing tables, setting placemats, being food runners, and the very im-

portant task of breaking down, packing and cleaning up.

Most of the serving and cashier lines have been filled by Ladies’

Guild members, friends and other super volunteers who just want to be part

of the BEST FOOD BAZAAR in town.

Our 50/50 cash raffle ticket sales are going well. If you haven’t sent

in your bright pink ticket stubs, it’s not too late to do so. You can even buy

extra chances up until 7:30 pm on Friday, October 7 to increase your chances

of winning one of the 10 (evenly divided) cash prizes. If you have been

considering a space on the placemat that will be seen by nearly 1500 people,

call the church office to inquire if there is any remaining space.

BIG thank yous this month to Ladies’ Guild chairlady, Louise

Hagopian (who sadly passed away), to Ed Sornigian, Lucy Ohanian, an

anonymous donor and Jennie Kevorkian from Downey for their monetary

donations as reflected on the updated chart below. Additional thanks to Vir-

ginia Derian for her donation. With your continued generous donations we

continue to try to zero out the last column on the chart below .

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OCTOBER

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DAILY BIBLE READING - OCTOBER

1. The 72 Holy Disciples of Christ

Wisdom 9:9-10:3; Exodus 15:27-16:1; 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:3;

Luke 10:1-9

2. Fourth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Isaiah 17:7-14; 2 Corinthians 13:5-13; Mark 11:27-33

3. St. Irenaeus of Lyons

Proverbs 27:1-6; Isaiah 43:16-21; 2 Corinthians 11:21-29;

Mark 6:45-56

4. Sts. Thekla and Barbara the virgins

Song of Songs 8:14-9:6; Isaiah 61:9-11; 1 Peter 5:8-11;

Luke 12:32-40

5. Galatians 1:1-10; Mark 12:1-12

Proverbs 4:20-27; Jeremiah 15:19-20; 1 Corinthians 12:1-7;

6. Matthew 9:35-10:1

7. Galatians 1:11-24; Mark 12:18-34

8. 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 12:4-11; Matthew 7:6-12

9. Fifth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Isaiah 19:1-11; Galatians 2:1-10; Mark 12:35-44

10. Sts. Tatool, Varos, Thomas, Anthony, Kronites the hermits and the

seven Khodajarags

Jeremiah 33:14-22; Isaiah 18:7; Hebrews 10:32-36; Luke 10:21-24

11. Holy Apostles Ananias, Matthias, Barnabas, Philip, John, Silas and

Silvanus

Zechariah 8:1-3; Acts 9:1-22; Luke 9:1-6

12. Galatians 2:11-20; Mark 13:14-23

13. Sts. Dionysius the Areopagite and Apostles Timothy and Titus

Isaiah 33:2-6; Acts 17:16-34; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-13; Luke 10:1-7

14. Galatians 2:20-3:12; Mark 13:24-37

15. 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

16. Sixth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Isaiah 20:2-21:6; Galatians 4:3-18; Luke 4:14-23

17. Sts. Joseph, Longinus the centurion, Joseph of Arimathea, Lazarus,

Martha and Mary

Proverbs 15:27-32; Joel 2:12-13; 1 Timothy 1:12-17;

Matthew 27:50-61

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DAILY BIBLE READING - OCTOBER

18. Wisdom 1:11-15; Lamentations 3:22-56; 1 Timothy 5:17-21;

Matthew 10:26-33

19. Galatians 4:19-5:1; Luke 4:31-40

20. Wisdom 3:11-17; Isaiah 51:22-52:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16;

John 15:11-16

21. Galatians 5:2-15; Luke 5:17-26

22. The 12 Holy Teachers (Doctors) of the Church: Hierotheus of Athens,

Dionysius the Areopagite, Sylvester of Rome, Athanasius of Alexan

dria, Cyril of Jerusalem, Ephrem the Syrian, Basil of Caesarea,

Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory the Theologian, Epiphanius of Cyprus, J

ohn Chrysostom, and Cyril of Alexandria

Proverbs 11:2-11; Isaiah 61:3-7; Hebrews 13:7-9; John 16:33-17:8

23. Seventh Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross—Discovery of

the Holy Cross

Wisdom 14:1-8; Isaiah 33:22-34:1; 1 Corinthians 1:18-24;

Matthew 24:27-36

24. Proverbs 3:1-6; Jeremiah 17:7-8; 2 Timothy 2:3-10; Matthew 19:27-29

25. Proverbs 12:8-13; Isaiah 49:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:6-14; Luke 10:21-24

26. Galatians 5:16-26; Luke 7:36-48

27. Proverbs 15:27-32; Isaiah 66:18-21; 1 John 2:7-11; John 16:1-4

28. Galatians 6:1-13; Luke 8:4-16

29. St. John Chrysostom

Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 20:25-38; John 15:17-25

30. Eighth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

31. Isaiah 22:15-25; Ephesians 1:1-14; Luke 8:17-21

Wisdom 5:1-8; Amos 3:12-15; Ephesians 3:1-10; John 10:11-16

NOTICE: Fr iday morning and Tuesday Evening Bible Studies, conducted in

Armenian, will be merged together and will be held Tuesday evenings, beginning with

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 as noted on page 30. We would love to see you participate

in these studies led by Hayr Soorp, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Ashekian. If you have any

questions, please call the church office at 559-486-1141.

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PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY

Armenian Relief Society—Sophia Chapter

Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Donation: Adult $20.00; Children 12 and under $10.00

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20th Annual Show Me The Finish Line Fun Run

& 1st ANNUAL COSTUME CONTEST!!!**

Sunday, November 13, 2016 Rain or Shine

Woodward Park – Fresno, CA -

Park fee NOT INCLUDED in entrance fee. For more information, call Arpy at 559-977-2276

**Costume Contest will be judged at the end of the races – approx. 9:00 a.m.**

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1: 6:00 pm The Ani Guild of the California Armenian

Home will host Casino Royale, a fun night of casino games, bingo, raffles and great

food. The event will be held at the California Armenian Home. Cost of ticket is $70

per person. Tickets may be purchased by going to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/

event/2470179 or call Christine 559-347-4567.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7: The Holy Tr inity Armenian Apostolic Church Annual

Food Bazaar. For more information call the church office at 559-486-1141.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14: 8:00 pm Pianist Sofya Melikyan in concer t at Fresno

State in the concert Hall. For more information, call 559-278-2669.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22: 5:30 pm St. Gregory Armenian Church presents

“A Toast in the Park.” For reservation or more information, call 559-903-5573.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29: 5:30 pm The Holy Tr inity Armenian Apostolic

Church Sunday School All Saint's Day Party! To be held at the Holy Trinity Church

Large Hall. Admission $15 (adults) and $8 (kids) with dinner included. Costumes are

encouraged for ALL ages!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4: 7:00 pm Wor ld Premier of Sacred Armenian Music

Concert performed by world-renowned soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian. To be held at

Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church sanctuary. Reserve your seat at bit.ly/

InPraiseofMary or call the Armenian Museum of Fresno at 559-224-1001.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: 1:00 pm Ar menian Relief Society (ARS) Sophia

Chapter Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. To be held at the Holy Trinity Armenian

Apostolic Church Social Hall. Adult $20; Children 12 and under $10. For more

information or tickets call Sona (559) 252-8320

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13: 7:00 am The Ar menian Relief Society (ARS) Sophia

Chapter presents the 20th Annual Show Me The Finish Line Fun Run. Woodward Park

--Fresno, CA. Park fee NOT INCLUDED in entrance fee. For more information, call

Arpy at 559-977-2276.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20: 1:00 pm Holy Tr inity Armenian Apostolic Church

116th Annual Banquet. Hosted by the Pastor and Board of Trustees. The same day,

our Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America will

celebrate the Divine Liturgy, ordain our acolytes as stole bearers, and deliver the

sermon.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11: Holy Tr inity Armenian Apostolic Church Chr istian

Education Committee presents the Second Space Play - It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live

Radio Play.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the LORD,

thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Jeremiah 29:11

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