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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 686-0710 | Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: [23]www.armenianchurch-ed.net
Links:
23. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
TOP STORY October 28, 2010
_An Evening with Author Agop J. Hacikyan to be Held at the Diocesan Center on
Friday _
The Eastern Diocese will host Armenian-Canadian author Dr. Agop J. Hacikyan
for an evening celebrating his literary career on Friday, October 29, at
7:30 p.m. Mr. Hacikyan has written more than two dozen books, including the
international bestseller _A Summer Without Dawn_, a novel about the Armenian
Genocide. His most recent work is _The Lamppost Diary_.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church
of America (Eastern), will preside over the event, and deliver remarks. Also
speaking will be Mr. Hagop Vartivarian and Mr. Osheen Keshishian. Mr. Berc
Araz will serve as the master of ceremonies.
The event is being organized by several Armenian organizations in the
greater New York City area. It is free and open to the public. A reception
and book-signing will follow the program. [4]Click here to view a flyer for
more information.
Links:
4. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/Agop.pdf
Scripture of the Week
Is 22:15-24
Eph 1:1-14
Lk 8:17-21
Prayer of the week
O Lord, turn not your face from me. O beneficent Lord, I beseech you, be my
helper. O Lord, despise me not and forsake me not. O God, my Savior. Amen.
Upcoming Saints & Feasts
_31 October:_ Eighth Sunday after the Exaltation
_6 November:_ Holy Archangels Gabriel and Michael
CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
The Very Rev. Fr. Vahan Hovhanessian performs the sacrament of holy
matrimony in Dublin.
_New Parish Established in Dublin, Ireland _
The Armenian community of Dublin, Ireland, recently organized its first
parish and welcomed the Very Rev. Fr. Vahan Hovhanessian, Primate of the
Diocese of the Armenian Church of Great Britain, for services and
fellowship, from October 16 to 18.
On Sunday, October 17, more than 100 people gathered to participate in the
celebration of the Divine Liturgy, a historic occasion for the city's
Armenian community. Fr. Hovhanessian congratulated the newly-formed parish
and encouraged members to continue developing programs to preserve their
faith and heritage. The weekend also included a wedding and seven baptisms.
The Armenian community of Dublin has applied for and received formal
recognition from the government of Ireland, which now lists the Armenian
Church as an official denomination and as a solemnizing religious body.
For more information, [5]click here to visit the website of the Diocese of
the Armenian Church of Great Britain.
Links:
5. http://www.armenianchurch.co.uk
DIOCESAN NEWS
_Eastern Diocese's "Matching Challenge" Now Underway
_
The success of last year's Annual Appeal Matching Challenge was a tribute to
the confidence and enthusiasm of our people, who supported their Diocese in
record numbers.
This year, we're hoping that lightning will strike again!
For our 2010 Diocesan Appeal, a generous donor has issued another =80=9CMatching
Contribution Initiative.' Once again, the idea is to raise funds to help our
Diocese meet its budgetary goals. But we also want to _inspire people across
our Diocese_ to show their support of the Armenian Church.
The donor has agreed to contribute up to $100,000-_matching
dollar-for-dollar every contribution received by the Diocese this fall!_
Our success depends on donations large and small, from people who want to
seize this opportunity to _double the impact_ of their contributions to the
Armenian Church of America.
Whether you're one of the Diocese's much-appreciated longtime donors, or
someone who's been looking for the right time to give, _you won't want to
let this opportunity slip away!_
[6]
CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW. To track our progress, [7]click here.
Links:
6. https://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/get-involved/donate-now
7. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/get-involved/archbishops-annual-appeal/track-our-progress
Students at GTech (file photo).
_FAR's GTech Graduates Help Train Teachers in Armenia
_
Two recent graduates of the Fund for Armenian Relief's Gyumri Information
Technology Center (GTech), Suren Gharagyoazyan and Garegin Tonoyan, recently
joined a teacher-training project sponsored by the Armenian Educational
Foundation.
By signing up to prepare local teachers to lead computer classes,
participants not only promote computer literacy, but also acquire more
hands-on training in their field. The current project enables Suren and
Garegin to work in 12 different villages around Vanadzor in Armenia.
GTech was established in 2005 by FAR, in partnership with several technology
companies. The goal of the center is to strengthen the information
technology skills of young Armenians and to expand opportunities in the
region. GTech also helps to bolster development by providing an incubator
space for new start-up IT businesses. [8]Click here to visit FAR's blog and
to read more.
Links:
8. http://farusa.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/gtech-gtech-students-train-armenia%E2%80%99s-teachers
_Women's Guild Central Council Prepares for Symposium _
The Women's Guild Central Council is preparing to host its fall symposium in
Washington, DC, from November 5-6 (with Sunday, November 7, reserved for
church services at the city's St. Mary Armenian Church and travel).
Billed as "a celebration of faith and fellowship in our nation's capital,"
the WGCC symposium will include inspirational speakers, empowering
presentations, sightseeing around Washington, and opportunities for
fellowship.
General information about the symposium can be obtained by contacting Rita
Oscherician at [9][email protected], or (201) 398-0153.
Links:
9. mailto:[email protected]
_Please note that there has been a change of venue for the program planned
for Saturday evening, November 6. It will now be held at St. Mary Church.
[10]Click here for details._
Links:
10. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/pdf/WGCC_Symposium.pdf
To learn more about the Women's Guild, and its recent and future activities,
[11]click here to read the organization's `Hye Reflections' newsletter.
Links:
11. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/Hye_Reflections_October_2010.pdf
_Be Creative: Enter Our Photo Contest__ _
Since the launch of our new website last summer, the Eastern Diocese has
been expanding its online outreach to better serve our readers in an
ever-advancing digital media age.
This month, we set up a Posterous page
([12]www.easterndiocese.posterous.com), where users can upload photographs
and video from their computers, or directly from their mobile phones. To
kick-off this effort, we announced a photo contest on the topic of _=80=9CWhat is
Armenian about your day?'_
Links:
12. http://www.easterndiocese.posterous.com
We invite our readers to share digital photos on the site by e-mailing them
to [13][email protected] (please include a caption in the
subject of your e-mail, and your full name in the body). We hope to feature
the best entries in our e-newsletter in the coming weeks.
Links:
13. mailto:[email protected]
To read more about our digital media projects, [14]click here.
Links:
14. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/wpblog/2010/10/join-the-conversation
_Schedule of Hymns for Sunday Services Available Online _
The `Giratsooyts,' or schedule of hymns for Sunday services, is now
available on the Diocese's website, in the Sacred Music Council section.
[15]Click here to access the listing.
Links:
15. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/eastern-diocese/music-council/resources
The information has been gathered and translated from several liturgical
resources published by the Armenian Church. The accessible schedule helps
guide parish choirs in preparation for Sunday services.
The Sacred Music Council is a Diocesan-wide organization dedicated to the
dissemination and appreciation of Armenian liturgical music.
_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.
[16]Click here to view a complete job description and list of
qualifications. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to
[17][email protected].
Links:
16. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/eastern-diocese/employment
17. mailto:[email protected]
PARISH NEWS
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and the Rev. Fr. Krikor Sabounjian with newly
ordained sub-deacons.
_Two Sub-Deacons Ordained at Church of the Holy Translators in Framingham, MA_
On Sunday, October 24, the Feast of the Discovery of the Holy Cross,
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, visited the Church of the
Holy Translators in Framingham, MA. Archbishop Barsamian presided over the
celebration of the Divine Liturgy and ordained parishioners Daniel Hyde and
Ara Bablouzian to the sub-diaconate.
The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Vard Gyozalian, a priest
from Holy Etchmiadzin who is completing a pastoral internship at Holy
Translators Church under the guidance of the parish pastor, the Rev. Fr.
Krikor Sabounjian.
Archbishop Barsamian delivered the day's sermon, speaking on the
significance of the Holy Cross to the Armenian people. [18]Click here to
read more.
A Requiem Service was held in Baton Rouge for the defenders of Hadjin.
Links:
18. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/news-and-media/news/two-sub-deacons-ordained-at-church-of-the-holy-translators-in-framingham-ma
_Baton Rouge, LA, Parish Welcomes Archbishop Gizirian, Commemorates Battle of
Hadjin _
Last weekend, the parishioners of St. Garabed Church of Baton Rouge, LA,
welcomed Archbishop Yeghishe Gizirian, as they gathered for the parish's
annual commemoration of the heroic defenders of Hadjin.
The majority of local parishioners are descendants of survivors of the
Hadjin massacres, perpetrated in the 19th and early 20th centuries while the
city was part of the Ottoman Empire.
The occasion marked Archbishop Gizirian's first visit to St. Garabed Church.
Traveling with him was the Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian, director of the
Department of Mission Parishes at the Eastern Diocese.
More than 90 people gathered for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on
Sunday, October 24. Fr. Abdalian celebrated the Divine Liturgy, with
Archbishop Gizirian presiding and delivering the day's sermon. A Requiem
Service was held for deceased community members, as well as the defenders of
Hadjin. [19]
Click here
to read more.
Links:
19. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/BatonRougeChurch.pdf
_Upcoming Parish Festivals and Gatherings _
_St. Hagop Church | Pinellas Park, FL_
Renowned Armenian scholar Richard Hovannisian will speak at St. Hagop Church
of Pinellas Park, FL, on Saturday, October 30, beginning at 7 p.m.
Titled "The Vanishing Landscape of Historic Armenia and Cilicia," Dr.
Hovannisian's presentation will focus on his personal journeys to historic
Armenia.
Tickets are $20 (advance purchase) and $25 (at the door). To make a
reservation, contact Mallory Maslar at (727) 481-3271.
The event is being held in conjunction with other Armenia-related events at
the University of South Florida Holocaust and Genocide Studies Center.
[20]Click here to view a flyer.
Links:
20. http://sthagoparmenianchurch.org/www/wp-content/pdfs/hovhanissian.pdf
_Holy Cross Church | Union City, NJ_
Holy Cross Church of Union City, NJ, will host its annual bazaar and food
festival on Saturday, October 30, at the church center (27th Street and
Bergenline Avenue).
A children's Halloween party will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner will
follow at 6 p.m. Enjoy khavourma, keshkeg soup, kufteh, luleh kebob, cheese
boreg, yalanchi, and pastries. The event will also feature a raffle and
international music by DJ Berj.
Admission is free. Street parking is available. For more information,
contact the church office at (201) 864-2480.
_St. Vartan Cathedral | New York, NY_
The St. Vartan Cathedral Council is sponsoring a fall gathering at Michael
Aram's flagship store in Manhattan on Friday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Come mingle and meet members of the cathedral community. Meet artist and
designer Michael Aram and browse his latest collection. Light food and
refreshments will be served.
The Michael Aram Flagship Store is located at 136 West 18th Street in
Manhattan (between 6th and 7th avenues). [21]Click here to view a flyer.
RSVP is requested but not required. Call Deacon Sebuh at (212) 686-0710,
ext. 141.
Links:
21. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/pdf/MichaelAram.pdf
EVENTS
_Zohrab Center to Co-host Guitar Recital Next Month _
The Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, the Armenian
Students' Association of New York, and the Armenian Network of Greater New
York will co-host a guitar recital at the Diocesan Center on Friday,
November 5, at 7 p.m.
The event will feature Joao Kouoyumdjian on the guitar, and special guests
Solange Merdinian, soprano; Gohar Vardanyan, guitar; and Joe Arndt, piano.
They will perform works by Iakovos Kolanian, J.S. Bach, Heitor Villa-Lobos,
Isaac Albeniz, and others.
Admission is free. A wine and cheese reception will follow the event. For
more information, contact Taleen Babayan at (212) 686-0710.
YOUTH NEWS
ACYOA members at this month's leadership conference created action plans for
the holiday outreach project.
_Parishes Encouraged to Take Part in ACYOA Holiday Outreach Initiative _
At the ACYOA Leadership Conference, held from October 8 to 10 at the
Diocesan Center, young adults from 24 parishes made a commitment to
implement a holiday outreach initiative in their local communities.
Working in small groups, they designed action plans to collect art supplies
and other items for the Fund for Armenian Relief's Children's Center in
Yerevan, Armenia. The project is one phase of a three-pronged plan to build
a partnership with FAR-an idea that was first adopted at the ACYOA's Annual
Assembly last spring.
Parish ACYOA Chapters are asked to participate in this outreach initiative
during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, and to help collect items for
the Children's Center in Yerevan. Parishes without formal ACYOA chapters are
also encouraged to take part. [22]Click here to learn more about the
project, and to access guidelines and resources.
Links:
22. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/ACYOA_FAR.pdf
St. Sahag Church ACYOA Juniors with the Rev. Fr. Hratch Sargsyan and
Jennifer Morris last weekend.
_St. Sahag ACYOA Juniors Participate in Overnight Retreat_
Last weekend, Jennifer Morris, the Youth Outreach coordinator at the Eastern
Diocese, traveled to St. Paul, MN, to lead the St. Sahag Church ACYOA
Juniors in an overnight retreat, which was a first for the young parish.
The retreat began on Saturday, October 23, with an informational meeting for
teens and their parents about the ACYOA and Diocesan-wide programs. After
dinner, the parents departed and the teens participated in Bible Study and
interactive team-building exercises to help them build their leadership
skills for developing their newly-established ACYOA Juniors chapter.
Participants also had an opportunity for fellowship and an evening movie.
The retreat concluded on Sunday, October 24, with the celebration of the
Divine Liturgy by the parish pastor, the Rev. Fr. Hratch Sargsyan. During
the fellowship hour, Jennifer Morris addressed parishioners, shared with
them the highlights of the retreat, and thanked them for their warm
hospitality.
From: A. Papazian
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 686-0710 | Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: [23]www.armenianchurch-ed.net
Links:
23. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
TOP STORY October 28, 2010
_An Evening with Author Agop J. Hacikyan to be Held at the Diocesan Center on
Friday _
The Eastern Diocese will host Armenian-Canadian author Dr. Agop J. Hacikyan
for an evening celebrating his literary career on Friday, October 29, at
7:30 p.m. Mr. Hacikyan has written more than two dozen books, including the
international bestseller _A Summer Without Dawn_, a novel about the Armenian
Genocide. His most recent work is _The Lamppost Diary_.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church
of America (Eastern), will preside over the event, and deliver remarks. Also
speaking will be Mr. Hagop Vartivarian and Mr. Osheen Keshishian. Mr. Berc
Araz will serve as the master of ceremonies.
The event is being organized by several Armenian organizations in the
greater New York City area. It is free and open to the public. A reception
and book-signing will follow the program. [4]Click here to view a flyer for
more information.
Links:
4. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/Agop.pdf
Scripture of the Week
Is 22:15-24
Eph 1:1-14
Lk 8:17-21
Prayer of the week
O Lord, turn not your face from me. O beneficent Lord, I beseech you, be my
helper. O Lord, despise me not and forsake me not. O God, my Savior. Amen.
Upcoming Saints & Feasts
_31 October:_ Eighth Sunday after the Exaltation
_6 November:_ Holy Archangels Gabriel and Michael
CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
The Very Rev. Fr. Vahan Hovhanessian performs the sacrament of holy
matrimony in Dublin.
_New Parish Established in Dublin, Ireland _
The Armenian community of Dublin, Ireland, recently organized its first
parish and welcomed the Very Rev. Fr. Vahan Hovhanessian, Primate of the
Diocese of the Armenian Church of Great Britain, for services and
fellowship, from October 16 to 18.
On Sunday, October 17, more than 100 people gathered to participate in the
celebration of the Divine Liturgy, a historic occasion for the city's
Armenian community. Fr. Hovhanessian congratulated the newly-formed parish
and encouraged members to continue developing programs to preserve their
faith and heritage. The weekend also included a wedding and seven baptisms.
The Armenian community of Dublin has applied for and received formal
recognition from the government of Ireland, which now lists the Armenian
Church as an official denomination and as a solemnizing religious body.
For more information, [5]click here to visit the website of the Diocese of
the Armenian Church of Great Britain.
Links:
5. http://www.armenianchurch.co.uk
DIOCESAN NEWS
_Eastern Diocese's "Matching Challenge" Now Underway
_
The success of last year's Annual Appeal Matching Challenge was a tribute to
the confidence and enthusiasm of our people, who supported their Diocese in
record numbers.
This year, we're hoping that lightning will strike again!
For our 2010 Diocesan Appeal, a generous donor has issued another =80=9CMatching
Contribution Initiative.' Once again, the idea is to raise funds to help our
Diocese meet its budgetary goals. But we also want to _inspire people across
our Diocese_ to show their support of the Armenian Church.
The donor has agreed to contribute up to $100,000-_matching
dollar-for-dollar every contribution received by the Diocese this fall!_
Our success depends on donations large and small, from people who want to
seize this opportunity to _double the impact_ of their contributions to the
Armenian Church of America.
Whether you're one of the Diocese's much-appreciated longtime donors, or
someone who's been looking for the right time to give, _you won't want to
let this opportunity slip away!_
[6]
CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW. To track our progress, [7]click here.
Links:
6. https://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/get-involved/donate-now
7. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/get-involved/archbishops-annual-appeal/track-our-progress
Students at GTech (file photo).
_FAR's GTech Graduates Help Train Teachers in Armenia
_
Two recent graduates of the Fund for Armenian Relief's Gyumri Information
Technology Center (GTech), Suren Gharagyoazyan and Garegin Tonoyan, recently
joined a teacher-training project sponsored by the Armenian Educational
Foundation.
By signing up to prepare local teachers to lead computer classes,
participants not only promote computer literacy, but also acquire more
hands-on training in their field. The current project enables Suren and
Garegin to work in 12 different villages around Vanadzor in Armenia.
GTech was established in 2005 by FAR, in partnership with several technology
companies. The goal of the center is to strengthen the information
technology skills of young Armenians and to expand opportunities in the
region. GTech also helps to bolster development by providing an incubator
space for new start-up IT businesses. [8]Click here to visit FAR's blog and
to read more.
Links:
8. http://farusa.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/gtech-gtech-students-train-armenia%E2%80%99s-teachers
_Women's Guild Central Council Prepares for Symposium _
The Women's Guild Central Council is preparing to host its fall symposium in
Washington, DC, from November 5-6 (with Sunday, November 7, reserved for
church services at the city's St. Mary Armenian Church and travel).
Billed as "a celebration of faith and fellowship in our nation's capital,"
the WGCC symposium will include inspirational speakers, empowering
presentations, sightseeing around Washington, and opportunities for
fellowship.
General information about the symposium can be obtained by contacting Rita
Oscherician at [9][email protected], or (201) 398-0153.
Links:
9. mailto:[email protected]
_Please note that there has been a change of venue for the program planned
for Saturday evening, November 6. It will now be held at St. Mary Church.
[10]Click here for details._
Links:
10. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/pdf/WGCC_Symposium.pdf
To learn more about the Women's Guild, and its recent and future activities,
[11]click here to read the organization's `Hye Reflections' newsletter.
Links:
11. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/Hye_Reflections_October_2010.pdf
_Be Creative: Enter Our Photo Contest__ _
Since the launch of our new website last summer, the Eastern Diocese has
been expanding its online outreach to better serve our readers in an
ever-advancing digital media age.
This month, we set up a Posterous page
([12]www.easterndiocese.posterous.com), where users can upload photographs
and video from their computers, or directly from their mobile phones. To
kick-off this effort, we announced a photo contest on the topic of _=80=9CWhat is
Armenian about your day?'_
Links:
12. http://www.easterndiocese.posterous.com
We invite our readers to share digital photos on the site by e-mailing them
to [13][email protected] (please include a caption in the
subject of your e-mail, and your full name in the body). We hope to feature
the best entries in our e-newsletter in the coming weeks.
Links:
13. mailto:[email protected]
To read more about our digital media projects, [14]click here.
Links:
14. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/wpblog/2010/10/join-the-conversation
_Schedule of Hymns for Sunday Services Available Online _
The `Giratsooyts,' or schedule of hymns for Sunday services, is now
available on the Diocese's website, in the Sacred Music Council section.
[15]Click here to access the listing.
Links:
15. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/eastern-diocese/music-council/resources
The information has been gathered and translated from several liturgical
resources published by the Armenian Church. The accessible schedule helps
guide parish choirs in preparation for Sunday services.
The Sacred Music Council is a Diocesan-wide organization dedicated to the
dissemination and appreciation of Armenian liturgical music.
_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.
[16]Click here to view a complete job description and list of
qualifications. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to
[17][email protected].
Links:
16. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/eastern-diocese/employment
17. mailto:[email protected]
PARISH NEWS
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and the Rev. Fr. Krikor Sabounjian with newly
ordained sub-deacons.
_Two Sub-Deacons Ordained at Church of the Holy Translators in Framingham, MA_
On Sunday, October 24, the Feast of the Discovery of the Holy Cross,
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, visited the Church of the
Holy Translators in Framingham, MA. Archbishop Barsamian presided over the
celebration of the Divine Liturgy and ordained parishioners Daniel Hyde and
Ara Bablouzian to the sub-diaconate.
The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Vard Gyozalian, a priest
from Holy Etchmiadzin who is completing a pastoral internship at Holy
Translators Church under the guidance of the parish pastor, the Rev. Fr.
Krikor Sabounjian.
Archbishop Barsamian delivered the day's sermon, speaking on the
significance of the Holy Cross to the Armenian people. [18]Click here to
read more.
A Requiem Service was held in Baton Rouge for the defenders of Hadjin.
Links:
18. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/news-and-media/news/two-sub-deacons-ordained-at-church-of-the-holy-translators-in-framingham-ma
_Baton Rouge, LA, Parish Welcomes Archbishop Gizirian, Commemorates Battle of
Hadjin _
Last weekend, the parishioners of St. Garabed Church of Baton Rouge, LA,
welcomed Archbishop Yeghishe Gizirian, as they gathered for the parish's
annual commemoration of the heroic defenders of Hadjin.
The majority of local parishioners are descendants of survivors of the
Hadjin massacres, perpetrated in the 19th and early 20th centuries while the
city was part of the Ottoman Empire.
The occasion marked Archbishop Gizirian's first visit to St. Garabed Church.
Traveling with him was the Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian, director of the
Department of Mission Parishes at the Eastern Diocese.
More than 90 people gathered for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on
Sunday, October 24. Fr. Abdalian celebrated the Divine Liturgy, with
Archbishop Gizirian presiding and delivering the day's sermon. A Requiem
Service was held for deceased community members, as well as the defenders of
Hadjin. [19]
Click here
to read more.
Links:
19. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/BatonRougeChurch.pdf
_Upcoming Parish Festivals and Gatherings _
_St. Hagop Church | Pinellas Park, FL_
Renowned Armenian scholar Richard Hovannisian will speak at St. Hagop Church
of Pinellas Park, FL, on Saturday, October 30, beginning at 7 p.m.
Titled "The Vanishing Landscape of Historic Armenia and Cilicia," Dr.
Hovannisian's presentation will focus on his personal journeys to historic
Armenia.
Tickets are $20 (advance purchase) and $25 (at the door). To make a
reservation, contact Mallory Maslar at (727) 481-3271.
The event is being held in conjunction with other Armenia-related events at
the University of South Florida Holocaust and Genocide Studies Center.
[20]Click here to view a flyer.
Links:
20. http://sthagoparmenianchurch.org/www/wp-content/pdfs/hovhanissian.pdf
_Holy Cross Church | Union City, NJ_
Holy Cross Church of Union City, NJ, will host its annual bazaar and food
festival on Saturday, October 30, at the church center (27th Street and
Bergenline Avenue).
A children's Halloween party will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner will
follow at 6 p.m. Enjoy khavourma, keshkeg soup, kufteh, luleh kebob, cheese
boreg, yalanchi, and pastries. The event will also feature a raffle and
international music by DJ Berj.
Admission is free. Street parking is available. For more information,
contact the church office at (201) 864-2480.
_St. Vartan Cathedral | New York, NY_
The St. Vartan Cathedral Council is sponsoring a fall gathering at Michael
Aram's flagship store in Manhattan on Friday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Come mingle and meet members of the cathedral community. Meet artist and
designer Michael Aram and browse his latest collection. Light food and
refreshments will be served.
The Michael Aram Flagship Store is located at 136 West 18th Street in
Manhattan (between 6th and 7th avenues). [21]Click here to view a flyer.
RSVP is requested but not required. Call Deacon Sebuh at (212) 686-0710,
ext. 141.
Links:
21. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/pdf/MichaelAram.pdf
EVENTS
_Zohrab Center to Co-host Guitar Recital Next Month _
The Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, the Armenian
Students' Association of New York, and the Armenian Network of Greater New
York will co-host a guitar recital at the Diocesan Center on Friday,
November 5, at 7 p.m.
The event will feature Joao Kouoyumdjian on the guitar, and special guests
Solange Merdinian, soprano; Gohar Vardanyan, guitar; and Joe Arndt, piano.
They will perform works by Iakovos Kolanian, J.S. Bach, Heitor Villa-Lobos,
Isaac Albeniz, and others.
Admission is free. A wine and cheese reception will follow the event. For
more information, contact Taleen Babayan at (212) 686-0710.
YOUTH NEWS
ACYOA members at this month's leadership conference created action plans for
the holiday outreach project.
_Parishes Encouraged to Take Part in ACYOA Holiday Outreach Initiative _
At the ACYOA Leadership Conference, held from October 8 to 10 at the
Diocesan Center, young adults from 24 parishes made a commitment to
implement a holiday outreach initiative in their local communities.
Working in small groups, they designed action plans to collect art supplies
and other items for the Fund for Armenian Relief's Children's Center in
Yerevan, Armenia. The project is one phase of a three-pronged plan to build
a partnership with FAR-an idea that was first adopted at the ACYOA's Annual
Assembly last spring.
Parish ACYOA Chapters are asked to participate in this outreach initiative
during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, and to help collect items for
the Children's Center in Yerevan. Parishes without formal ACYOA chapters are
also encouraged to take part. [22]Click here to learn more about the
project, and to access guidelines and resources.
Links:
22. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/ACYOA_FAR.pdf
St. Sahag Church ACYOA Juniors with the Rev. Fr. Hratch Sargsyan and
Jennifer Morris last weekend.
_St. Sahag ACYOA Juniors Participate in Overnight Retreat_
Last weekend, Jennifer Morris, the Youth Outreach coordinator at the Eastern
Diocese, traveled to St. Paul, MN, to lead the St. Sahag Church ACYOA
Juniors in an overnight retreat, which was a first for the young parish.
The retreat began on Saturday, October 23, with an informational meeting for
teens and their parents about the ACYOA and Diocesan-wide programs. After
dinner, the parents departed and the teens participated in Bible Study and
interactive team-building exercises to help them build their leadership
skills for developing their newly-established ACYOA Juniors chapter.
Participants also had an opportunity for fellowship and an evening movie.
The retreat concluded on Sunday, October 24, with the celebration of the
Divine Liturgy by the parish pastor, the Rev. Fr. Hratch Sargsyan. During
the fellowship hour, Jennifer Morris addressed parishioners, shared with
them the highlights of the retreat, and thanked them for their warm
hospitality.
From: A. Papazian