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    March 6, 2009
    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 OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
    THE CRESCENTA VALLEY CHURCH

    Sunday, March 8th, is the third Sunday of Great Lent, which is also
    known as Sunday of the Prodigal Son.
    H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over
    Divine Liturgy at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley. The
    Prelate will also deliver the sermon.


    ACYA "SPIRITUAL AWAKENING" RETREAT

    Under the auspices of the Prelate, the Central Board of the Armenian
    Church Youth Association has organized the first annual "Spiritual
    Awakening" retreat, which will take place on Friday, March 13th, to Sunday,
    March 15th at AYF Camp.
    The retreat will be led by Christian Education Co-Director Very Rev.
    Fr. Barthev Gulumian and will include prayer services, worship, and
    enlightening and educational lectures.


    A.R.S. JAVAKHK FUND COMMITTEE
    4TH ANNUAL GALA DINNER

    On Sunday, March 8th, the 4th annual A.R.S. Javakhk Fund Committee
    gala dinner will take place aboard the "Crystal" Yacht in Newport Beach.
    Pastor of Forty Martyrs Church Rev. Fr. Hrant Yeretzian will
    represent the Prelate and convey his blessings and well wishes.


    A.G. MINASSIAN SCHOOL ANNUAL BANQUET

    On the evening of Saturday, March 7th, the annual banquet of A.G.
    Minassian School in Orange County will take place under the auspices of the
    Prelate at "Gugasian" Hall.
    Rev. Fr. Hrant Yeretzian will represent the Prelate and convey his
    blessings. Executive Council Chair Dr. Garo Agopian will also attend.


    PRELATE TO ATTEND HAMAZKAYIN ANI DANCE COMPANY
    35TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET

    On the evening of Saturday, March 7th, the 35th anniversary banquet
    of the Hamazkayin Ani Dance Company will take place at "Deukmejian" Hall of
    Ararat Home in Mission Hills.
    The evening will feature a performance by the Ani Dance Group led by
    directors Mrs. Suzy Barseghian-Tarpinian and Mr. Yeghia Hasholian.
    The Prelate will attend and convey his blessings. He will be
    accompanied by Pastor of St. Garabed Church Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian
    and Executive Council member Mr. Khatchig Yeretzian.


    MERDINIAN SCHOOL ANNUAL BANQUET

    On the evening of Saturday, March 7th, the 27th annual banquet of
    Charlotte and Elise Merdinian Evangelican School will take place at
    "Avazian" Hall of the United Armenian Congregational Church.
    Pastor of St. Mary's Church Rev. Fr. Ardag Demirjian will represent
    the Prelate and convey his blessings and remarks.


    PRELATE PARTICIPATED IN
    WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

    On the morning of Sunday, March 6th, the Prelate participated in the
    annual Women's World Day of Prayer at St. Mary's Church.
    Rector of the Armenian Catholic Church Very Rev. Fr. Andon Saroyan
    and Minister of the Armenian Evangelical Union of North American Rev. Joe
    Matossian also participated.
    The opening prayer was offered by parish pastor Rev. Fr. Vazken
    Atmajian. Welcoming remarks were delivered by parish Ladies Auxiliary Chair
    Mrs. Mary Tchaghatsbanian.
    The program consisted of prayer, spiritual songs, and scripture
    readings.
    Very Rev. Fr. Andon Saroyan and Rev. Joe Matossian also offered
    their remarks and messages.
    The event concluded with the benediction by the Prelate.

    PRELATE PRESIDES OVER ANNUAL LENTEN LUNCHEON

    On the morning of Wednesday, March 4th, the Prelate presided over
    Sunrise Service at St. Mary's Church. The sermon was delivered by Very Rev.
    Fr.Barthev Gulumian.
    Following services, the Prelate presided over the annual Prelacy
    Ladies Auxiliary Lenten luncheon at "Armenag Der Bedrossian" Hall, in which
    over 200 guests participated.
    Welcoming remarks were offered by Ladies Auxiliary member Mrs.
    Hourig Abdulian, who later also delivered the message of the day.
    The Prelate offered the invocation and in his remarks commended the
    Ladies Auxiliary for their service.
    An artistic program also took place.


    PRELATE WELCOMES HOMENETMEN
    CENTRAL SCOUTING COUNCIL

    On the evening of Tuesday, March 3rd, the Prelate welcomed to the
    Prelate members of the Homenetmen Central Scouting Council. Pastor of St.
    Mary's Church Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian was also present at the meeting.
    The delegation also included member of the Homenetmen Regional
    Executive and Scouting Council representative Mr. Pierre Manoukian and
    scouting leader Ms. Taline Hindoyan.
    Given that H.H. Catholicos Aram I has proclaimed 2009 as the Year of
    the Youth, the Prelate and guests discussed opportunities for collaboration
    between the scouts and the Prelacy youth committees.
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