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    November 14, 2008
    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

    20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSECRATION OF
    FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH

    On Sunday, November 16th, the Orange County community will celebrate
    the 20th anniversary of the consecration of Forty Martyrs Church. On this
    occasion, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate
    Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon. The Prelate will be assisted at the
    altar by parish pastor Rev. Fr. Hrant Yeretzian.
    The 20th anniversary banquet, organized by the parish Pastor, Board
    of Trustees, Ladies Auxiliary, and 20th anniversary committee, will take
    place at "Gugasian" Hall on the evening of Saturday, November 15th.


    MINISTER OF DIASPORA AFFAIRS HRANUSH HAKOBYAN
    TO VISIT THE PRELACY

    On the eve of the 11th annual Armenia Fund Telethon, in the coming
    week Minster of Diaspora Affairs Hranush Hakobyan will arrive in Los Angeles
    on an official visit to become familiarized with our community and
    establishments.
    On Thursday, November 20th, the Prelate, councils, and community
    members will welcome Ms. Hakobyan to the Prelacy. A reception has been
    organized in her honor.


    CONCLUSION OF THE "YEAR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION" LECTURE SERIES

    Throughout the year, a number of lectures have taken place in our
    parishes in celebration of "The Year of Christian Education".
    The last lecture in this series will take place on Tuesday, November
    25th, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Mary's Church in Glendale.
    The topic, "St. Nerses the Graceful's Literary Bequest to Spiritual
    Awakening and Christian Education" will be presented by Rev. Fr. Ardak
    Demirjian.
    The lecture will be followed by Bible study led by Very Rev. Fr.
    Barthev Gulumian.
    PRELATE CONGRATULATES
    PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA

    Following the presidential elections of November 4th, H.E.
    Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, sent a congratulatory letter to
    President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden on behalf of
    the Prelacy Councils and the Armenian community of the Western United
    States. The Prelate also sent congratulatory letters to re-elected Congress
    members representing the state of California.
    In his letter the Prelate referenced the long history of
    collaboration between the Armenian community and elected officials, and
    expressed confidence that the cooperative relationship will continue for
    years to come. The Prelate in specific commended President-elect Obama's
    and Vice President-elect Biden's principled stand on the Armenian Genocide
    and expressed hope that with their continued support and efforts we will see
    progress in our cause.


    PRELATE AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL WELCOME NEW BOARD OF DAVIDIAN & MARIAMIAN
    EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

    On the evening of Tuesday, November 11th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
    Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive Council welcomed to the Prelacy the
    newly elected board members of Davidian & Mariamian Educational Foundation.
    The delegation was led by Chairman Mr. Vahik Satoorian.
    During the meeting of the Executive Council, the new board members
    presented the efforts of the foundation to provide Armenian language,
    culture, and history instruction to the large number of Armenian students
    attending public schools. They stated that the work they began more than
    twenty years ago continues and has grown to encompass twenty schools and
    fifty teachers and staff members. The board members concluded their report
    by thanking the Prelate and council members for their constant support and
    encouragement.
    The Prelate and Executive Council highly commended their devoted
    efforts and reaffirmed their continued support and collaboration.


    THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE CRESCENTA VALLEY PARISH CELEBRATED

    On Sunday, November 9th, the Crescenta Valley parish celebrated its
    third anniversary. In honor of this occasion the Prelate celebrated Divine
    Liturgy and delivered the sermon at the parish. He was assisted at the
    altar by parish pastor Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian.
    In his sermon the Prelate commended the Pastor, Delegates, Board of
    Trustees, Ladies Auxiliary, altar servers, choir members, and all the
    volunteers for their hard work and efforts over the past three years and the
    progress they have achieved thus far, expressing hope for the parish to have
    its own church in the near future.
    Following the service, the Prelate and congregation headed to the
    adjacent hall for a reception that had been organized by the Ladies
    Auxiliary.
    The third anniversary banquet will take place on the evening of
    Friday, November 14th, at Brandview Collection in Glendale, under the
    auspices of and with the participation of the Prelate.
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