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TOP STORY August
26, 2010
The Armenian Heritage Park in Boston will commemorate the victims of the
Armenian Genocide while celebrating the contributions of Armenian-Americans
and other immigrant groups.
_His Holiness Karekin II to Preside Over Groundbreaking Ceremony for Armenian
Heritage Park in Boston_
His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, will preside over a groundbreaking ceremony for Boston's Armenian
Heritage Park on Thursday, September 9, beginning at 2 p.m. Also in
attendance will be Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Mayor of Boston
Thomas Menino.
The Armenian Heritage Park, located on parcel 13 of the Rose Fitzgerald
Kennedy Greenway in Boston, will commemorate the victims of the Armenian
Genocide while celebrating the contributions of Armenian-Americans and other
immigrant groups to the city and state. Once completed, the park will
feature an abstract sculpture commemorating the immigrant experience and the
Armenian Genocide, as well as a labyrinth of grass and stone symbolizing and
celebrating life's journey.
The park is a project of the non-profit Armenian Heritage Foundation, which
is comprised of some 38 Armenian parishes and organizations in
Massachusetts. Visit [4]www.armenianheritagepark.net to learn more.
Links:
4. http://www.armenianheritagepark.net
His Holiness Karekin II will be visiting the United States next month to
consecrate the newly built cathedral of the Western Diocese of the Armenian
Church of America in Burbank, CA. As part of this visit, he will travel to
Boston for the groundbreaking of the Armenian Heritage Park. The September 9
ceremony is open to the public; local community members are encouraged to
attend this uplifting event.
Scripture of the Week
Is 9:8-19
2 Cor 1:1-11
Mk 4:35-40
Prayer of the week
Heavenly King, grant me your kingdom which you promised to your beloved, and
strengthen my heart to hate sin and to love you only and to do your will.
Have mercy upon your creatures, and upon me, a great sinner. Amen.
Upcoming Saints & Feasts
26 August: St. Jeremiah the Prophet
31 August: St. Ezekiel the Prophet
4 September: 318 Fathers of the Holy Council of Nicaea (A.D. 325)
CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
His Holiness Karekin II with Damtiu Dessalegn at Holy Etchmiadzin.
_His Holiness Karekin II Welcomes New UN Representative _
On Wednesday, August 25, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, met with Damtiu Dessalegn, the newly appointed
representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in
Armenia.
His Holiness welcomed Mr. Dessalegn to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin,
and spoke with him about the mission of the Armenian Church, its history,
and its present-day programs. His Holiness also spoke about joint ecological
projects undertaken in recent years by the United Nations and Holy
Etchmiadzin.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees addresses refugee issues
worldwide. Its Armenia office is located in Yerevan.
At the conclusion of Wednesday's meeting, His Holiness Karekin II thanked
Mr. Dessalegn and the UN agency for its support of refugee families in
Armenia.
DIOCESAN NEWS
Bishop Armash Nalbandian.
_Bishop Armash Nalbandian to Visit Eastern Diocese _
Bishop Armash Nalbandian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of
Damascus, Syria, will visit the Eastern Diocese next month. He will deliver
a public lecture at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary on Tuesday, September 7,
at 7:30 p.m.
Titled `The Armenian Communities of Syria: Yesterday and Today,' the
presentation will be given in Armenian and English. It is free and open to
the public. A reception will follow the lecture. St. Nersess Seminary is
located at 150 Stratton Road in New Rochelle, NY.
Bishop Nalbandian is a native of Aleppo, Syria, and a graduate of the
Gevorkyan Seminary at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the University
of Tübingen in Tübingen, Germany.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Diocesan Council members at a recent
meeting.
_Diocesan Council Prepares for Annual Appeal _
The Diocesan Council held its monthly meeting via teleconference on
Thursday, August 26. The council was apprised of Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian's recent visit to Armenia, where he participated in a series of
meetings at Holy Etchmiadzin. The Primate shared his reflections on the need
to reconnect Armenians to our common history in the Armenian Church.
Diocesan Council members also discussed the upcoming launching of the Annual
Appeal, the main fundraising effort of the Eastern Diocese, which will begin
shortly after Labor Day and continue until the end of the year.
In addition, council members spoke about the upcoming visit of His Holiness
Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, for the
consecration of the newly built cathedral of the Western Diocese in
California.
Another important topic of discussion was the continuation of the Diocese's
vocations theme. Council members spoke about the shortage of clergy in the
Eastern Diocese and the need for parish leadership to keep this issue in the
forefront of attention on a parish level.
The Women's Guild Central Council will meet on Saturday at the Diocese.
_Women's Guild Central Council to Meet on Saturday_
The Women's Guild Central Council will meet at the Diocesan Center on
Saturday, August 28, to plan for its upcoming fall symposium, which will
take place in November in Washington, D.C. (see article below for more
information).
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, will preside over the
meeting. In addition to the fall symposium, Central Council members will
discuss the Saintly Women's Day program planned for April 2011.
On Sunday, August 29, council members will participate in the Divine Liturgy
at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and sponsor the coffee hour after services.
Serj Tankian has agreed to help raise funds for the renovation of FAR's
Octet Music School in Gyumri (Mediamax).
_Renovating the Octet Music School in Gyumri, Armenia_
Armenian-American musician Serj Tankian has agreed to help raise funds for
the renovation of the Fund for Armenian Relief's Octet Music School in
Gyumri. The school was destroyed during the 1988 earthquake, and classes
today are still held in temporary aluminum shelters.
In pledging to help the school, Tankian, who recently gave a performance in
Yerevan, follows rock musicians Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi, who held two
concerts in Armenia earlier this year, with proceeds going toward the
renovation project. Tankian has spoken about the possibility of
collaborating with Tony Iommi to raise money for the school by producing
joint recordings for iTunes.
Fundraising for the renovation of the Octet Music School is jointly
coordinated by Mediamax, the Australian non-profit organization =80=9CDo
Something,' and the Fund for Armenian Relief. Of the $250,000 needed to
rebuild the school, $72,000 has already been raised. [5]Click here to visit
FAR's blog and to read more.
Links:
5. http://farusa.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/octet-music-school-serj-tankian-to-help-rebuild-the-octet-music-school
_Zohrab Center Donates Books to New York Public Library_
The Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center donated more than
400 books to the New York Public Library on Monday, August 23.
The books covered topics outside the scope of the center's Armenian focus,
and included volumes on U.S. history, literature, grammar, and art. The
donation will benefit the Webster branch and other New York Public Library
branches.
To learn more about the Zohrab Center and its collection, visit the
center's blog at [6]www.zohrabcenter.com.
Links:
6. http://www.zohrabcenter.com
_Adult Armenian Language Courses at the Diocese in NY_
Adult Armenian language courses will begin at the Diocese's Mesrob Mashdots
Institute on Wednesday, September 29. The two-hour classes-offered at the
beginner, intermediate, conversation, and literature appreciation
levels-will be held at the Diocesan Center in New York City.
Click to [7]view a flyer and to [8]download a registration form. For more
information, e-mail Gilda Buchakjian Kupelian, coordinator of Armenian
studies at the Diocese's Department of Youth and Education, at
[9][email protected].
Links:
7. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/MMI_SCHEDULE_Fall_2010.pdf
8. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/MMI_registration_form_Fall_2010.pdf
9. mailto:[email protected]
_Diocese Searches for Executive Director_
The Eastern Diocese is searching for candidates for the position of
Executive Director.
Based in New York City, the Executive Director will be responsible for the
management of the administrative and operational functions at the Diocese,
in accordance with the policies established by the Primate and the Diocesan
Council. Responsibilities will encompass the areas of finance,
administration, development, communications, education, and facilities
management.
[10]Click here to view a complete job description and list of
qualifications. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to
[11][email protected].
Links:
10. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/eastern-diocese/employment
11. mailto:[email protected]
PARISH NEWS
_Upcoming Armenian Festivals Across the Diocese_
What follows is a list of upcoming festivals and picnics across the parishes
of the Eastern Diocese. Please contact the individual parishes for more
information on the scheduled events.
_Providence, RI_
Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, will host its annual picnic on
Saturday, August 28. The picnic will be held under two large tents on the
lawn adjacent to the church parking lot (70 Jefferson Street, Providence,
RI).
The grills start at 3 p.m., and will be going through the evening until 10
p.m. The food lines and beverage bar-featuring losh kebab, chicken kebab,
shish kebab, khema, pilaf, and salad-will be set up outdoors.
The Brian Ansbigian Ensemble will begin playing at 5 p.m. Activities for
children will include a bounce house, Ron the balloon man (from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.), and more. For more information, call (401) 272-7712.
_New Britain, CT_
The Church of the Holy Resurrection of New Britain, CT, will host its annual
Armenian Festival on Sunday, August 29, from noon to 6 p.m. The festival
will be held rain or shine.
The event will feature live Armenian music, a small youth dance ensemble,
and a raffle and car show. Available for sale will be Armenian and American
food, pastries, and gift items.
The church is located at 1910 Stanley Street in New Britain. For more
information, call (860) 223-7875.
_Evanston, IL_
St. James Armenian Church of Evanston, IL, will host its annual Taste of
Armenia festival on Sunday, August 29, from noon to 7 p.m. The event will
take place on Clark Street, between Benson and Sherman avenues in downtown
Evanston.
With annual attendance of well over 2,500 people, the festival offers a
leisurely afternoon of delicious Armenian cooking, music, and great company.
The Taste of Armenia serves up charcoal-grilled kebabs and homemade
specialties, including healthy salads and "sarma" rolls with fresh-grape
leaves.
Prominent local Armenian bands play music for line dancing all afternoon,
and there are always plenty of games and activities for kids. For more
information, [12]click here.
Links:
12. http://www.tasteofarmenia.org
_Springfield, MA_
St. Mark Church of Springfield, MA, will host its Armenian Festival on
Sunday, September 5, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will take place on
church grounds, rain or shine (2427 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA).
The Armenian Festival begins with a breakfast brunch of choreg, string
cheese, olives, and coffee. Later in the day, enjoy traditional Armenian
picnic fare, including lamb, chicken, and losh kebab, and spinach boreg
dinners, fresh khema sandwiches, yelanchi (stuffed grape leaves), cheese
boreg, paklava, khadayif, and other Armenian pastries.
The day will also feature live oud music, backgammon, checkers, chess, a
Chinese raffle, and other activities. Games and activities for children will
be provided. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit [13]www.stmarkarmenianchurch.org, or call David
Jermakian, festival chair, at (413) 596-5366.
Links:
13. http://www.stmarkarmenianchurch.org
The Armenian Dance Company of Chicago performs at St. Gregory the
Illuminator Church.
_Recent Parish Celebrations in the Midwest _
St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Chicago, IL, and St. George Church of
Waukegan, IL, held summer festivals earlier this month.
In Chicago, festivities began on Saturday, August 14. Activities included
live Armenian music and dancing, food, and games for children. On Sunday,
August 15, the community gathered for the Divine Liturgy and Blessing of
Grapes service, performed by the parish pastor, the Very Rev. Fr. Aren
Jebejian. The picnic continued after services on the church grounds.
[14]Click here to view photos.
Links:
14. http://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/Parishes-of-the-Eastern/St-Gregory-the-Illuminator/13504746_T5mmW#983729118_LjFmL
In Waukegan, the Blessing of Grapes service was held on Sunday, August 22.
The Rev. Fr. Paren Galstyan, interim parish pastor, celebrated the Divine
Liturgy, and the Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian performed the Blessing of
Grapes service. A festival followed, featuring Armenian music, food, and
other activities. The mayor of Waukegan, Robert G. Sabonjian, took part in
the day's events. [15]Click here to view photos.
Links:
15. http://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/Parishes-of-the-Eastern/St-George-Armenian-Church/13504483_MsTpf#983708575_aAJTJ
The Armenian Dance Company of Chicago performed at both festivals.
EVENTS
_Women's Guild Fall Symposium Scheduled for November_
The Diocesan Women's Guild Central Council (WGCC) has announced its fall
symposium, which will take place in Washington, D.C., in November.
Saturday's program and lunch will take place at the city's St. Mary Armenian
Church.
Billed as `a celebration of faith and fellowship in our nation's capital,'
the WGCC symposium will run Friday through Saturday, November 5-6, 2010
(with Sunday November 7 reserved for church services at St. Mary Armenian
Church and travel). The schedule will include inspirational speakers,
empowering presentations, and sightseeing around Washington.
[16]Click here to view a flyer which gives reservation, program, costs, and
deadline details for the symposium. The flyer also has a registration form
attached, which needs to be mailed to Rita Oscherician with the appropriate
payment amount.
Links:
16. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/WGCC_Fall_Symposium_2010.pdf
General information can be obtained by contacting Rita Oscherician at
[17][email protected], or (201) 398-0153.
Links:
17. mailto:[email protected]
YOUTH NEWS
Participants in FAR's 2010 Young Professionals Trip to Armenia.
_FAR's Young Professionals Reflect on Trip to Armenia _
Voice of America recently interviewed participants in this summer's Fund for
Armenian Relief's Young Professionals Trip to Armenia. [18]Click here to
watch the Voice of America video in Armenian, and to hear participants'
reflections on their two-week journey.
Links:
18. http://www.voanews.com/armenian/video
The FAR Young Professionals trip took place from July 7 to July 21.
Participants visited Armenia's historic religious and cultural sites. In
addition, they met with spiritual and government leaders, including His
Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians,
and the Minister of Diaspora Hranoush Hakobyan.
To learn more about the Young Professionals Trip and other FAR programs,
visit the organization's website at [19]www.farusa.org.
Links:
19. http://www.farusa.org
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 686-0710 | Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: [20]www.armenianchurch-ed.net
Links:
20. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
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TOP STORY August
26, 2010
The Armenian Heritage Park in Boston will commemorate the victims of the
Armenian Genocide while celebrating the contributions of Armenian-Americans
and other immigrant groups.
_His Holiness Karekin II to Preside Over Groundbreaking Ceremony for Armenian
Heritage Park in Boston_
His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, will preside over a groundbreaking ceremony for Boston's Armenian
Heritage Park on Thursday, September 9, beginning at 2 p.m. Also in
attendance will be Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Mayor of Boston
Thomas Menino.
The Armenian Heritage Park, located on parcel 13 of the Rose Fitzgerald
Kennedy Greenway in Boston, will commemorate the victims of the Armenian
Genocide while celebrating the contributions of Armenian-Americans and other
immigrant groups to the city and state. Once completed, the park will
feature an abstract sculpture commemorating the immigrant experience and the
Armenian Genocide, as well as a labyrinth of grass and stone symbolizing and
celebrating life's journey.
The park is a project of the non-profit Armenian Heritage Foundation, which
is comprised of some 38 Armenian parishes and organizations in
Massachusetts. Visit [4]www.armenianheritagepark.net to learn more.
Links:
4. http://www.armenianheritagepark.net
His Holiness Karekin II will be visiting the United States next month to
consecrate the newly built cathedral of the Western Diocese of the Armenian
Church of America in Burbank, CA. As part of this visit, he will travel to
Boston for the groundbreaking of the Armenian Heritage Park. The September 9
ceremony is open to the public; local community members are encouraged to
attend this uplifting event.
Scripture of the Week
Is 9:8-19
2 Cor 1:1-11
Mk 4:35-40
Prayer of the week
Heavenly King, grant me your kingdom which you promised to your beloved, and
strengthen my heart to hate sin and to love you only and to do your will.
Have mercy upon your creatures, and upon me, a great sinner. Amen.
Upcoming Saints & Feasts
26 August: St. Jeremiah the Prophet
31 August: St. Ezekiel the Prophet
4 September: 318 Fathers of the Holy Council of Nicaea (A.D. 325)
CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
His Holiness Karekin II with Damtiu Dessalegn at Holy Etchmiadzin.
_His Holiness Karekin II Welcomes New UN Representative _
On Wednesday, August 25, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, met with Damtiu Dessalegn, the newly appointed
representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in
Armenia.
His Holiness welcomed Mr. Dessalegn to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin,
and spoke with him about the mission of the Armenian Church, its history,
and its present-day programs. His Holiness also spoke about joint ecological
projects undertaken in recent years by the United Nations and Holy
Etchmiadzin.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees addresses refugee issues
worldwide. Its Armenia office is located in Yerevan.
At the conclusion of Wednesday's meeting, His Holiness Karekin II thanked
Mr. Dessalegn and the UN agency for its support of refugee families in
Armenia.
DIOCESAN NEWS
Bishop Armash Nalbandian.
_Bishop Armash Nalbandian to Visit Eastern Diocese _
Bishop Armash Nalbandian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of
Damascus, Syria, will visit the Eastern Diocese next month. He will deliver
a public lecture at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary on Tuesday, September 7,
at 7:30 p.m.
Titled `The Armenian Communities of Syria: Yesterday and Today,' the
presentation will be given in Armenian and English. It is free and open to
the public. A reception will follow the lecture. St. Nersess Seminary is
located at 150 Stratton Road in New Rochelle, NY.
Bishop Nalbandian is a native of Aleppo, Syria, and a graduate of the
Gevorkyan Seminary at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the University
of Tübingen in Tübingen, Germany.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Diocesan Council members at a recent
meeting.
_Diocesan Council Prepares for Annual Appeal _
The Diocesan Council held its monthly meeting via teleconference on
Thursday, August 26. The council was apprised of Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian's recent visit to Armenia, where he participated in a series of
meetings at Holy Etchmiadzin. The Primate shared his reflections on the need
to reconnect Armenians to our common history in the Armenian Church.
Diocesan Council members also discussed the upcoming launching of the Annual
Appeal, the main fundraising effort of the Eastern Diocese, which will begin
shortly after Labor Day and continue until the end of the year.
In addition, council members spoke about the upcoming visit of His Holiness
Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, for the
consecration of the newly built cathedral of the Western Diocese in
California.
Another important topic of discussion was the continuation of the Diocese's
vocations theme. Council members spoke about the shortage of clergy in the
Eastern Diocese and the need for parish leadership to keep this issue in the
forefront of attention on a parish level.
The Women's Guild Central Council will meet on Saturday at the Diocese.
_Women's Guild Central Council to Meet on Saturday_
The Women's Guild Central Council will meet at the Diocesan Center on
Saturday, August 28, to plan for its upcoming fall symposium, which will
take place in November in Washington, D.C. (see article below for more
information).
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, will preside over the
meeting. In addition to the fall symposium, Central Council members will
discuss the Saintly Women's Day program planned for April 2011.
On Sunday, August 29, council members will participate in the Divine Liturgy
at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and sponsor the coffee hour after services.
Serj Tankian has agreed to help raise funds for the renovation of FAR's
Octet Music School in Gyumri (Mediamax).
_Renovating the Octet Music School in Gyumri, Armenia_
Armenian-American musician Serj Tankian has agreed to help raise funds for
the renovation of the Fund for Armenian Relief's Octet Music School in
Gyumri. The school was destroyed during the 1988 earthquake, and classes
today are still held in temporary aluminum shelters.
In pledging to help the school, Tankian, who recently gave a performance in
Yerevan, follows rock musicians Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi, who held two
concerts in Armenia earlier this year, with proceeds going toward the
renovation project. Tankian has spoken about the possibility of
collaborating with Tony Iommi to raise money for the school by producing
joint recordings for iTunes.
Fundraising for the renovation of the Octet Music School is jointly
coordinated by Mediamax, the Australian non-profit organization =80=9CDo
Something,' and the Fund for Armenian Relief. Of the $250,000 needed to
rebuild the school, $72,000 has already been raised. [5]Click here to visit
FAR's blog and to read more.
Links:
5. http://farusa.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/octet-music-school-serj-tankian-to-help-rebuild-the-octet-music-school
_Zohrab Center Donates Books to New York Public Library_
The Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center donated more than
400 books to the New York Public Library on Monday, August 23.
The books covered topics outside the scope of the center's Armenian focus,
and included volumes on U.S. history, literature, grammar, and art. The
donation will benefit the Webster branch and other New York Public Library
branches.
To learn more about the Zohrab Center and its collection, visit the
center's blog at [6]www.zohrabcenter.com.
Links:
6. http://www.zohrabcenter.com
_Adult Armenian Language Courses at the Diocese in NY_
Adult Armenian language courses will begin at the Diocese's Mesrob Mashdots
Institute on Wednesday, September 29. The two-hour classes-offered at the
beginner, intermediate, conversation, and literature appreciation
levels-will be held at the Diocesan Center in New York City.
Click to [7]view a flyer and to [8]download a registration form. For more
information, e-mail Gilda Buchakjian Kupelian, coordinator of Armenian
studies at the Diocese's Department of Youth and Education, at
[9][email protected].
Links:
7. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/MMI_SCHEDULE_Fall_2010.pdf
8. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/MMI_registration_form_Fall_2010.pdf
9. mailto:[email protected]
_Diocese Searches for Executive Director_
The Eastern Diocese is searching for candidates for the position of
Executive Director.
Based in New York City, the Executive Director will be responsible for the
management of the administrative and operational functions at the Diocese,
in accordance with the policies established by the Primate and the Diocesan
Council. Responsibilities will encompass the areas of finance,
administration, development, communications, education, and facilities
management.
[10]Click here to view a complete job description and list of
qualifications. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to
[11][email protected].
Links:
10. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/eastern-diocese/employment
11. mailto:[email protected]
PARISH NEWS
_Upcoming Armenian Festivals Across the Diocese_
What follows is a list of upcoming festivals and picnics across the parishes
of the Eastern Diocese. Please contact the individual parishes for more
information on the scheduled events.
_Providence, RI_
Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, will host its annual picnic on
Saturday, August 28. The picnic will be held under two large tents on the
lawn adjacent to the church parking lot (70 Jefferson Street, Providence,
RI).
The grills start at 3 p.m., and will be going through the evening until 10
p.m. The food lines and beverage bar-featuring losh kebab, chicken kebab,
shish kebab, khema, pilaf, and salad-will be set up outdoors.
The Brian Ansbigian Ensemble will begin playing at 5 p.m. Activities for
children will include a bounce house, Ron the balloon man (from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.), and more. For more information, call (401) 272-7712.
_New Britain, CT_
The Church of the Holy Resurrection of New Britain, CT, will host its annual
Armenian Festival on Sunday, August 29, from noon to 6 p.m. The festival
will be held rain or shine.
The event will feature live Armenian music, a small youth dance ensemble,
and a raffle and car show. Available for sale will be Armenian and American
food, pastries, and gift items.
The church is located at 1910 Stanley Street in New Britain. For more
information, call (860) 223-7875.
_Evanston, IL_
St. James Armenian Church of Evanston, IL, will host its annual Taste of
Armenia festival on Sunday, August 29, from noon to 7 p.m. The event will
take place on Clark Street, between Benson and Sherman avenues in downtown
Evanston.
With annual attendance of well over 2,500 people, the festival offers a
leisurely afternoon of delicious Armenian cooking, music, and great company.
The Taste of Armenia serves up charcoal-grilled kebabs and homemade
specialties, including healthy salads and "sarma" rolls with fresh-grape
leaves.
Prominent local Armenian bands play music for line dancing all afternoon,
and there are always plenty of games and activities for kids. For more
information, [12]click here.
Links:
12. http://www.tasteofarmenia.org
_Springfield, MA_
St. Mark Church of Springfield, MA, will host its Armenian Festival on
Sunday, September 5, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will take place on
church grounds, rain or shine (2427 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA).
The Armenian Festival begins with a breakfast brunch of choreg, string
cheese, olives, and coffee. Later in the day, enjoy traditional Armenian
picnic fare, including lamb, chicken, and losh kebab, and spinach boreg
dinners, fresh khema sandwiches, yelanchi (stuffed grape leaves), cheese
boreg, paklava, khadayif, and other Armenian pastries.
The day will also feature live oud music, backgammon, checkers, chess, a
Chinese raffle, and other activities. Games and activities for children will
be provided. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit [13]www.stmarkarmenianchurch.org, or call David
Jermakian, festival chair, at (413) 596-5366.
Links:
13. http://www.stmarkarmenianchurch.org
The Armenian Dance Company of Chicago performs at St. Gregory the
Illuminator Church.
_Recent Parish Celebrations in the Midwest _
St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Chicago, IL, and St. George Church of
Waukegan, IL, held summer festivals earlier this month.
In Chicago, festivities began on Saturday, August 14. Activities included
live Armenian music and dancing, food, and games for children. On Sunday,
August 15, the community gathered for the Divine Liturgy and Blessing of
Grapes service, performed by the parish pastor, the Very Rev. Fr. Aren
Jebejian. The picnic continued after services on the church grounds.
[14]Click here to view photos.
Links:
14. http://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/Parishes-of-the-Eastern/St-Gregory-the-Illuminator/13504746_T5mmW#983729118_LjFmL
In Waukegan, the Blessing of Grapes service was held on Sunday, August 22.
The Rev. Fr. Paren Galstyan, interim parish pastor, celebrated the Divine
Liturgy, and the Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian performed the Blessing of
Grapes service. A festival followed, featuring Armenian music, food, and
other activities. The mayor of Waukegan, Robert G. Sabonjian, took part in
the day's events. [15]Click here to view photos.
Links:
15. http://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/Parishes-of-the-Eastern/St-George-Armenian-Church/13504483_MsTpf#983708575_aAJTJ
The Armenian Dance Company of Chicago performed at both festivals.
EVENTS
_Women's Guild Fall Symposium Scheduled for November_
The Diocesan Women's Guild Central Council (WGCC) has announced its fall
symposium, which will take place in Washington, D.C., in November.
Saturday's program and lunch will take place at the city's St. Mary Armenian
Church.
Billed as `a celebration of faith and fellowship in our nation's capital,'
the WGCC symposium will run Friday through Saturday, November 5-6, 2010
(with Sunday November 7 reserved for church services at St. Mary Armenian
Church and travel). The schedule will include inspirational speakers,
empowering presentations, and sightseeing around Washington.
[16]Click here to view a flyer which gives reservation, program, costs, and
deadline details for the symposium. The flyer also has a registration form
attached, which needs to be mailed to Rita Oscherician with the appropriate
payment amount.
Links:
16. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/WGCC_Fall_Symposium_2010.pdf
General information can be obtained by contacting Rita Oscherician at
[17][email protected], or (201) 398-0153.
Links:
17. mailto:[email protected]
YOUTH NEWS
Participants in FAR's 2010 Young Professionals Trip to Armenia.
_FAR's Young Professionals Reflect on Trip to Armenia _
Voice of America recently interviewed participants in this summer's Fund for
Armenian Relief's Young Professionals Trip to Armenia. [18]Click here to
watch the Voice of America video in Armenian, and to hear participants'
reflections on their two-week journey.
Links:
18. http://www.voanews.com/armenian/video
The FAR Young Professionals trip took place from July 7 to July 21.
Participants visited Armenia's historic religious and cultural sites. In
addition, they met with spiritual and government leaders, including His
Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians,
and the Minister of Diaspora Hranoush Hakobyan.
To learn more about the Young Professionals Trip and other FAR programs,
visit the organization's website at [19]www.farusa.org.
Links:
19. http://www.farusa.org
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 686-0710 | Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: [20]www.armenianchurch-ed.net
Links:
20. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
From: A. Papazian