St. Sarkis Marks Another Successful Celebration of its Namesake
Reported by Ms. Anahid Ugurlayan, Esq.
On Sunday, February 17, St. Sarkis marked another memorable celebration of its name day. This year's Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Hagop Gorgissian, did a masterful job in organizing a program that was inspirational, educational and showcased the diverse talent of our youth. Dr. Gorgissian started the program by presenting short stories which taught valuable life lessons -- the importance of kindness, forgiveness and faith. He then gave presentations on two of our greatest literary figures -- Hovhannes Toumanyan and Silva Gaboudikian. 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of Toumanyan's birth and the 100th anniversary of Gaboudikian's birth. Hearing excerpts of their works revived beautiful memories for our parishioners while also inspiring those hearing them for the first time to learn more.
After a brief interlude, students from the Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School (Aris Givelekian, Alex Demirdjan, Hovsep & Laurie Terterian, AnnaMarie Megerian, Angelika Indzhigulyan, Rita Wanesian, Ani Boudakian and accompanied by her father Narek Boudakian and AnnMarie Hazarian) showcased their talent under the direction of Haigouhi Megerian and Zepiur Ardzivian. It was a delight to see and hear such a dedicated and talented group of children ranging from toddler to teenagers.
Following the musical program and conclusion of the lunch, Srpazan Anoushavan and Der Nareg presented the Eastern Prelacy's Certificate of Merit to the following recipients for their ongoing service and dedication to St. Sarkis Church: Raffi Nenejian and Nyrie Bedrossian (co-chairs of the Salt & Light Youth Group -- accepting on Nyrie Bedrossian's behalf was her mother, Elsie Halajian), Makrouhi Kalayjian (for her service to the choir and support of the St. Sarkis summer camp and prior service to St. Illuminator’s Armenian Cathedral), and Annette Givelekian (for her service to the Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School). Srpazan Anoushavan thanked them for their service and encouraged those in attendance -- especially the youth -- to redouble their efforts to ensure that St. Sarkis continues to thrive for generations to come.
Many thanks to the organizers of the luncheon -- Alina Kochoumian, Nayda Voskerijian, Haigouhi Megerian, Zepiur Ardzivian and Yn. Annie Terterian -- for a superb job, as well as Dr. Hagop Gorgissian, Haigouhi Megerian, Aris Givelekian, Alex Demirdjan, Hovsep & Laurie Terterian, AnnaMarie Megerian, Angelika Indzhigulyan, Rita Wanesian, Ani Boudakian & Nareg Boudakian and AnnMarie Hazarian) . But most of all, thanks to Srpazan Anoushavan, who celebrated his first St. Sarkis celebration at the church he led for so many years and under whose leadership all Prelacy churches will surely thrive, and to Der Nareg who whose leadership has and will ensure the growth and prosperity of St. Sarkis Church.
After a brief interlude, students from the Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School (Aris Givelekian, Alex Demirdjan, Hovsep & Laurie Terterian, AnnaMarie Megerian, Angelika Indzhigulyan, Rita Wanesian, Ani Boudakian and accompanied by her father Narek Boudakian and AnnMarie Hazarian) showcased their talent under the direction of Haigouhi Megerian and Zepiur Ardzivian. It was a delight to see and hear such a dedicated and talented group of children ranging from toddler to teenagers.
Following the musical program and conclusion of the lunch, Srpazan Anoushavan and Der Nareg presented the Eastern Prelacy's Certificate of Merit to the following recipients for their ongoing service and dedication to St. Sarkis Church: Raffi Nenejian and Nyrie Bedrossian (co-chairs of the Salt & Light Youth Group -- accepting on Nyrie Bedrossian's behalf was her mother, Elsie Halajian), Makrouhi Kalayjian (for her service to the choir and support of the St. Sarkis summer camp and prior service to St. Illuminator’s Armenian Cathedral), and Annette Givelekian (for her service to the Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School). Srpazan Anoushavan thanked them for their service and encouraged those in attendance -- especially the youth -- to redouble their efforts to ensure that St. Sarkis continues to thrive for generations to come.
Many thanks to the organizers of the luncheon -- Alina Kochoumian, Nayda Voskerijian, Haigouhi Megerian, Zepiur Ardzivian and Yn. Annie Terterian -- for a superb job, as well as Dr. Hagop Gorgissian, Haigouhi Megerian, Aris Givelekian, Alex Demirdjan, Hovsep & Laurie Terterian, AnnaMarie Megerian, Angelika Indzhigulyan, Rita Wanesian, Ani Boudakian & Nareg Boudakian and AnnMarie Hazarian) . But most of all, thanks to Srpazan Anoushavan, who celebrated his first St. Sarkis celebration at the church he led for so many years and under whose leadership all Prelacy churches will surely thrive, and to Der Nareg who whose leadership has and will ensure the growth and prosperity of St. Sarkis Church.