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October 20, 2006
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.westernprelacy.org
PRELATE TO PRESIDE AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE NEW LARK CENTER
On Tuesday, October 17, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, met with LARK Musical Society founding member and president
Mr. Vatsche Barsoumian, at which time Mr. Barsoumian updated the
Prelate on LARK's future projects.
In October of 2005, during the Pontifical Visit of H.H.
Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, His Holiness
bestowed Mr. Barsoumian with the "St. Mesrob Mashdots" medal. At
Tuesday's meeting, the Prelate presented Mr. Barsoumian with the
Pontifical Encyclical corresponding to the medal.
On Sunday, October 22, the official opening ceremony of
LARK's new premises, located at 543 Arden St. in Glendale, will take
place at 3:00 p.m. The Prelate, accompanied by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
Gulumian, will conduct the opening ceremony.
At 6:30 p.m. of the same evening, the Prelate and Very
Rev. Fr. Barthev will attend a concert by the LARK Orchestra Chorus
and soloists at Glendale Presbyterian Church, where he will convey
his blessings and best wishes.
PRELATE REPRESENTED AT THE ARMENIAN FUND KICK-OFF
On the evening of Thursday, October 17, the Armenian Fund kick-off
reception and dinner took place at Bistro Garden restaurant in Studio
City, hosted by Armenia Fund International Board Trustee Mr. and Mrs.
Albert and Tove Boyajian.
Rev. Razmig Khatchadourian, Pastor of Holy Martyrs
Church, represented the Prelate. Also in attendance was Prelacy
representative and Armenia Fund Board member Mr. Peklar
Pilavjian.
PRELATE TO PARTICIPATE IN CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE INDEPENDENCE OF ARMENIA IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
On Friday, October 20, the Prelate departed for Washington, D.C., to
attend the opening ceremony of the new ANCA headquarter, and also to
participate in a reception celebrating the 15th anniversary of the
independence of Armenia.
The official opening of the ANCA office will take place
on the morning of Saturday, October 21st, during which the Prelate
will convey his remarks and blessings.
On the same evening, the Prelate will attend a special
reception at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, hosted by H.E. Ambassador and
Mrs. Tatoul Markarian, and featuring keynote speaker H.E. Vartan
Oskanian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL UNION GALA-BANQUET TO HONOR REV. BARKEV
DARAKJIAN
On Saturday, October 21st, the Armenian Evangelical Union of North
America will honor Rev. Barkev Darakjian, for his 40 years of
service, at a gala-banquet to be held at the Paul Avazian hall of
United Armenian Congregational Church.
The Prelate will be represented by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian,
who will convey the Prelate's blessings and congratulatory remarks.
PRELATE TO BE REPRESENTED AT THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
GREEK-ARMENIAN ASSOCIATION
On Saturday, October 21, the Greek-Armenian Association will
celebrate its 15th anniversary with a banquet at "Ararat Home" in
Mission Hills.
Prelacy Christian Education Co-Director Very Rev. Fr.
Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate and convey his blessings.
PRELATE CONVEYS HIS BLESSINGS TO THE KESSAB EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
The Kessab Educational Association has organized a cultural event,
consisting of an exhibition of art works and books, to take place on
Sunday, October22, at 3:00 p.m., at "Garbian" Hall in Reseda.
Archpriest Fr. Zaven Poladian will represent the Prelate
and convey his blessings.
FRIENDS OF NEW JULFA COSTUME SHOW TO BE HELD
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PRELATE
On Sunday, October 22, under the auspices of the Prelate, the Friends
of New Julfa have organized a costume show of traditional
Iranian-Armenian costumes at the hall of the Homenetmen "Ararat"
Chapter in Glendale.
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate
and convey his blessings and best wishes. Dr. Hagop Der
Megerdichian, Co-Chair of the Prelacy Executive Council, will also be
in attendance.
HOLY MARTYRS MONTHLY RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL SERIES
On Wednesday, October 25, the second lecture in the religious
educational series organized by the Holy Martyrs Church youth
association will take place. Prelacy Christian Education Department
Co-Director Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will speak on the topic
"The Armenian Church and the sects". The event is open to all ages.
ST. GREGORY CHURCH OF SAN FRANCISCO CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
On the weekend of October 27, the Prelate will depart for San
Francisco to join the parish community in celebrating the 40th
anniversary of St. Gregory Church.
On this occasion, the pastor, board of trustees, and
ladies association of St. Gregory Church have organized a three-day
celebration, beginning on Friday, October 27.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE PRELATE
On October 17, the Prelate was presented with a
certificate of recognition from the Honorable Paul Koretz, Assembly
Member for the 42nd District. On behalf of the California State
Assembly, Assembly Member Koretz commended the Prelate's dedicated
service and thanked him for his contributions and leadership.
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.westernprelacy.org
PRELATE TO PRESIDE AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE NEW LARK CENTER
On Tuesday, October 17, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, met with LARK Musical Society founding member and president
Mr. Vatsche Barsoumian, at which time Mr. Barsoumian updated the
Prelate on LARK's future projects.
In October of 2005, during the Pontifical Visit of H.H.
Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, His Holiness
bestowed Mr. Barsoumian with the "St. Mesrob Mashdots" medal. At
Tuesday's meeting, the Prelate presented Mr. Barsoumian with the
Pontifical Encyclical corresponding to the medal.
On Sunday, October 22, the official opening ceremony of
LARK's new premises, located at 543 Arden St. in Glendale, will take
place at 3:00 p.m. The Prelate, accompanied by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
Gulumian, will conduct the opening ceremony.
At 6:30 p.m. of the same evening, the Prelate and Very
Rev. Fr. Barthev will attend a concert by the LARK Orchestra Chorus
and soloists at Glendale Presbyterian Church, where he will convey
his blessings and best wishes.
PRELATE REPRESENTED AT THE ARMENIAN FUND KICK-OFF
On the evening of Thursday, October 17, the Armenian Fund kick-off
reception and dinner took place at Bistro Garden restaurant in Studio
City, hosted by Armenia Fund International Board Trustee Mr. and Mrs.
Albert and Tove Boyajian.
Rev. Razmig Khatchadourian, Pastor of Holy Martyrs
Church, represented the Prelate. Also in attendance was Prelacy
representative and Armenia Fund Board member Mr. Peklar
Pilavjian.
PRELATE TO PARTICIPATE IN CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE INDEPENDENCE OF ARMENIA IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
On Friday, October 20, the Prelate departed for Washington, D.C., to
attend the opening ceremony of the new ANCA headquarter, and also to
participate in a reception celebrating the 15th anniversary of the
independence of Armenia.
The official opening of the ANCA office will take place
on the morning of Saturday, October 21st, during which the Prelate
will convey his remarks and blessings.
On the same evening, the Prelate will attend a special
reception at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, hosted by H.E. Ambassador and
Mrs. Tatoul Markarian, and featuring keynote speaker H.E. Vartan
Oskanian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL UNION GALA-BANQUET TO HONOR REV. BARKEV
DARAKJIAN
On Saturday, October 21st, the Armenian Evangelical Union of North
America will honor Rev. Barkev Darakjian, for his 40 years of
service, at a gala-banquet to be held at the Paul Avazian hall of
United Armenian Congregational Church.
The Prelate will be represented by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian,
who will convey the Prelate's blessings and congratulatory remarks.
PRELATE TO BE REPRESENTED AT THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
GREEK-ARMENIAN ASSOCIATION
On Saturday, October 21, the Greek-Armenian Association will
celebrate its 15th anniversary with a banquet at "Ararat Home" in
Mission Hills.
Prelacy Christian Education Co-Director Very Rev. Fr.
Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate and convey his blessings.
PRELATE CONVEYS HIS BLESSINGS TO THE KESSAB EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
The Kessab Educational Association has organized a cultural event,
consisting of an exhibition of art works and books, to take place on
Sunday, October22, at 3:00 p.m., at "Garbian" Hall in Reseda.
Archpriest Fr. Zaven Poladian will represent the Prelate
and convey his blessings.
FRIENDS OF NEW JULFA COSTUME SHOW TO BE HELD
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PRELATE
On Sunday, October 22, under the auspices of the Prelate, the Friends
of New Julfa have organized a costume show of traditional
Iranian-Armenian costumes at the hall of the Homenetmen "Ararat"
Chapter in Glendale.
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate
and convey his blessings and best wishes. Dr. Hagop Der
Megerdichian, Co-Chair of the Prelacy Executive Council, will also be
in attendance.
HOLY MARTYRS MONTHLY RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL SERIES
On Wednesday, October 25, the second lecture in the religious
educational series organized by the Holy Martyrs Church youth
association will take place. Prelacy Christian Education Department
Co-Director Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will speak on the topic
"The Armenian Church and the sects". The event is open to all ages.
ST. GREGORY CHURCH OF SAN FRANCISCO CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
On the weekend of October 27, the Prelate will depart for San
Francisco to join the parish community in celebrating the 40th
anniversary of St. Gregory Church.
On this occasion, the pastor, board of trustees, and
ladies association of St. Gregory Church have organized a three-day
celebration, beginning on Friday, October 27.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO THE PRELATE
On October 17, the Prelate was presented with a
certificate of recognition from the Honorable Paul Koretz, Assembly
Member for the 42nd District. On behalf of the California State
Assembly, Assembly Member Koretz commended the Prelate's dedicated
service and thanked him for his contributions and leadership.