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Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web: http://www.armenianprelacy.org/
August 18, 2011
PRELATE CALLS FOR PRAYERS ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
Archbishop Oshagan, Prelate, has announced that on Sunday, September
11, on the occasion of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, all Eastern
Prelacy parishes will remember and honor the victims of the attacks in
New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001.
His Eminence has asked that the sermon on that day reflect on the
events that took place ten years ago, and he asks the faithful to pray
for the souls of the victims, as well as for the families of the
victims, during the Der Voghormya (Lord have mercy).
Come to us, God of our fathers, you are the refuge of the
afflicted. . .Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Jesus Savior have
mercy upon us. Through this holy and immortal and life-giving
sacrifice. Receive, O Lord, and have mercy.
(From the hymn Der Voghormya sung during the Divine Liturgy of the
Armenian Apostolic Holy Church.)
COLLECTION MADE FOR SOMALIAN FAMINE VICTIMS
A special collection of donations to aid victims of famine in Somalia
was made last Sunday during in all Prelacy parishes. Individual
donations may also be sent to the Armenian Prelacy, 138 E. 39th
Street, New York, NY 10016. Please indicate Somalia Relief in the memo
area of your check.
The east African country of Somalia has been experiencing a full blown
famine in several parts of the country caused by the worst drought in
60 years. Millions of people are on the brink of starvation and aid
deliveries are complicated by the fact that militants control the
famine zones. Hundreds of thousands have fled to neighboring Kenya and
Ethiopia for help, creating huge refugee camps that are in need of
humanitarian aid and services.
BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN WILL PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS IN ANTELIAS
Bishop Anoushavan, Vicar General, is traveling to Lebanon, where he
will participate in a conference devoted to the Western Armenian
language at the Catholicosate in Antelias, Lebanon. The conference,
which will take place this Saturday, August 20, is organized by the
Armenological Department of the Holy See of Cilicia.
His Grace will participate in the on-going joint meetings of the
committee considering the canonization of the Armenian Martyrs that
will take place in Antelias from September 21 to 25. The committee is
comprised of delegates from the Holy Mother See of Etchmiadzin and the
Holy See of Cilicia. The site of these meetings alternates between
Etchmiadzin and Antelias.
On September 1 and 2, Bishop Anoushavan will participate in the
Armenian Youth Conference that will take place in Bikfaya, Lebanon,
where the Cilician Sees Seminary and the summer residence of the
Catholicos is located. The youth conference is organized by the Youth
Department of the Holy See of Cilicia.
SAVE THE DATE: LiNKEDiN 2011 SET FOR OCTOBER 7-9
The Prelacys annual LinkedIn gathering for young professionals and
college students will take place October 7 to 9, at the Archdiocesan
Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The
educational and social program begins Friday evening and continues to
Sunday, with lectures, spiritual enrichment, Bible studies,
meditations, liturgical services, and bonding with peers through
various activities including discussion groups and fellowship hours.
Registration information will be posted soon on the Prelacys web page.
RENOVATIONS CONTINUING IN NORTH ANDOVER
St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley, North Andover, Massachusetts,
has been undergoing extensive renovations. The building committee
recently provided the following update:
Following the successful dedication of the new foyer and stairways, we
are pleased to report that the sanctuary renovation has
begun. Throughout the summer, Sunday services have been held in
Jaffarian Hall while work is taking place. The first steps are to
repair and rebuild the walls and ceiling, refinish the hardwood floor
and completely update the electrical system and install new
lighting. We have also made a decision to accelerate the renovation
schedule by completing the trim and finish work now along with
renovations to the altar. Building committee members are working to
raise the final $75,000 needed to complete the sanctuary phase of the
project.
BIBLE READING
Bible readings for Sunday, August 21, First Sunday after the
Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, are: Proverbs 11:30-12:4;
Zechariah 2:10-13; 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 1:39-56.
What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple
of the living God; as God said, I will live in them and walk among
them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore
come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and
touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be your
father, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord
Almighty.
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from
every defilement of body and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the
fear of God. (2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1)
For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/10636469030/3846128/108781139/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2011dbr-08.pdf
).
(
http://e2ma.net/go/10636469030/3846128/108781140/24882/goto:http://armenianeducation.blogspot.com/
)
SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNA
Next Tuesday, August 23, the Armenian Church commemorates Saints
Joachim and Anna, parents of Mary, the mother of Christ. Joachim, son
of Barpathir, was a descendant of
David, to whom God had told that the Savior of the world would be
born through his descendants. Anna was a descendant of the tribe of
Levi through her father, and the tribe of Judah through her
mother. Joachim and Anna were childless through years of marriage and
were reproached for their barrenness. Joachim fasted forty days in the
desert and both of them prayed for a child, ultimately placing their
trust in Gods will, whatever it may be. An angel appeared to each of
them telling them they would be the parents of a daughter, in spite of
their advanced age. That child was Mary, the blessed mother of Christ.
ST. JEREMIAH THE PROPHET
Next Thursday, August 25, the Armenian Church commemorates Jeremiah,
one of the prophets of the Old Testament. His writings are collected
in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations is
attributed to him. God appointed Jeremiah to confront Judah and
Jerusalem for the worship of idols and other violations of the
covenant (described in the Book of Deuteronomy). Jeremiah had the task
of explaining the reason for the impending disasterthe destruction by
the Babylonian army and captivity: And when your people say, Why has
the Lord our God done all these things to us? you shall say to them,
As you have forsaken me and served foreign gods in your land, so you
shall serve foreigners in a land that is not yours.
CREW OF SAILBOAT ARMENIA VISIT HIS HOLINESS
The crew of the sailboat Armenia visited His Holiness Aram I,
Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, on August 8, at the
Monastery of St. Mary in Bikfaya, Lebanon.
The sailboat is making a series of goodwill calls to ports where
Armenian diasporan communities are settled. They present to each
community flags of Armenia and the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. The
voyage was organized by Zori Balayan, a well-known writer in Armenia.
Armenias ambassador to Lebanon, Ashod Kotcharian, introduced the crew
members to His Holiness.
The captain of Armenia presented the flag of the Cilician Kingdom
tothe Catholicos, who thanked the captain and crew and said: Today the
Catholicosate of Cilicia through its vocation and mission in the
Diaspora is a constant reminder of the Cilicia we lost. He commended
them for their initiative and spoke of the symbolic importance of
their voyage that he said, is a message of the unity of the land and
its people. Historical circumstances constantly divided Armenia and
the Diaspora. Certain forces try to divide us even today. Despite all
attempts we have remained firm in our conviction that we are one
people.
THE GROWING IMPACT OF ECUMENISM ON ASIAN CHURCHES
His Eminence Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate of the Prelacy of
Tehran (Iran), participated in a joint meeting of the World Council of
Churches (WCC) and the Christian Conference of Asia, August 1 to 5, in
Bangkok. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of
joint ecumenical action to ensure Asian peace and security.
On behalf of His Holiness Aram I, Archbishop Sebouh invited the
General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia to visit the
Catholicosate in Antelias, Lebanon. His Holiness welcomed the growing
impact of ecumenism on the life of the churches in Asia, and the
active participation of the Armenian Church in Iran in the ecumenical
witness in the region.
DEACON HRATCH TCHILINGIRIAN SPEAKS ABOUT ARMENIAN CHURCH IN EUROPE
Deacon Hratch Tchilingirial, a lecturer at Cambridge University,
visited the Cilician Sees Seminary in Bikfaya, Lebanon, where he spoke
about the Armenian Church in Europe.
Dn. Tchilingirian, who serves St. Sarkis Church in London, described
the historical evolution of the Armenian Church in Europe and its
current crisis. He described St. Sarkis Church in London as the
example where clergy and laity work together closely. He described the
issues Christians are facing in secular Europe and concluded that the
Armenian Church should nurture the spirituality of its people
everywhere in order to avoid major problems.
Archbishop Nareg Alemezian, Dean of the Seminary, welcomed and thanked
the guest speaker. The presence of Deacon Hratch among us demonstrates
that all Armenian students whether in seminaries or theological
faculties, converge around the same goal, namely, serving the Armenian
Church responsibly, Archbishop Nareg said.
(
http://e2ma.net/go/10636469030/3846128/108781141/24882/goto:http://bookstore.armenianprelacy.org/
)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 17Prayer Day dedicated to the Holy Mother of God (Soorp
Asdvadzadzin) and Blessing of the Grapes, officiated by
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, at the Armenian Home for Aged, 137-31 45th
Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355. The Service, which will begin at 11
a.m., is open to the public.
August 21St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
presents the greatest picnic in New England. Presided by His Eminence
Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate, with participation of clergy
from the New England area. All invited.
August 28St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, Annual Picnic on
church grounds following church services. Delicious Shish and Luleh
Kebob (and more); music by DJ Shant. Special KidZone with all kinds
of fun activities; sports for youth; tavloo tournament. For
information: 718-224-2275.
September 10Mid-West Regional Conference, organized by the Religious
and Executive Councils of the Eastern Prelacy, and hosted by
St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan. Conference is open to all
Prelacy clergy, board of trustee members, and NRA
delegates. Conference begins at 10 am and ends at 4 pm.
September 11Picnic-Festival, sponsored by St. Gregory Church and
St. Michael Parish on Main Street in North Andover Town Center
(Massachusetts), 1 to 6 pm. Main Street in front of both parishes will
be closed to traffic. Delicious Armenian and American cuisine;
Armenian and American music; games and activities; plenty of free
parking. For information: 978-685-5038 (St. Gregory) or 978-686-4050
(St. Michael).
September 16Annual Golf Tournament, All Saints Armenian Church,
Glenview, Illinois. For details contact Hagop Soulakian, 847-858-7685.
September 18Annual picnic of St. Stephens Church, New
Britain-Hartford, Connecticut, at the Quartette Club grounds, Wooster
Street, New Britain, beginning at noon. All invited to enjoy Armenian
food, delicacies, music and hospitality. Admission is free.
September 19St. Stephens Armenian School/ACEC, Watertown,
Massachusetts, 16th Annual Golf Outing at Framingham Country Club. For
golf or sponsor information: 781-326-5764.
September 19St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Golf
Outing. For information: 215-482-9200.
September 229th Annual Golf Outing, Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Ridgefield, New Jersey. Shotgun start. Lunch, dinner, golf with cart,
raffles, and prizes. River Vale Country Club, River Vale, New Jersey.
Information: Mark Alashaian 201-394-2270 or Sarkis Shirinian
201-307-0825.
September 25St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Annual
Lobster Fest. For information: 215-482-9200.
September 268th Annual Golf Outing, Sterling National Country Club,
Sterling, Massachusetts, sponsored by the Mens Club of the Holy
Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Worcester, Massachusetts. For
information contact Kap Kaprielian [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) or call 508-872-9629.
October 7-9LiNKEDin 2011: Commitment: The First Step of a Spiritual
Journey, at The Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Boomfield,
Connecticut.
October 15St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gala
Banquet at Founders Hall. For information: 215-482-9200.
October 15St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York, NY, Book presentation
of Yergir-2, by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian, at 1 pm. For information:
212-689-5880.
November 4-5St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ladies
Guild Annual Bazaar. For information: 215-482-9200.
November 26St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mens Club
Steak Dinner. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 3St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mens Club
Steak Dinner. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 18St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sunday
School Christmas Pageant. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 31St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Years
Eve Celebration. For information: 215-482-9200.
May 9-12, 2012National Representative Assembly of the Eastern Prelacy,
hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island. Clergy
conference on May 9; full delegation May 10 to 12. Accommodations at
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island. Details will be
forthcoming to parishes and delegates.
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacys web
site.
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credit Crossroads as the source.
Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about
their major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web: http://www.armenianprelacy.org/
August 18, 2011
PRELATE CALLS FOR PRAYERS ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
Archbishop Oshagan, Prelate, has announced that on Sunday, September
11, on the occasion of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, all Eastern
Prelacy parishes will remember and honor the victims of the attacks in
New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001.
His Eminence has asked that the sermon on that day reflect on the
events that took place ten years ago, and he asks the faithful to pray
for the souls of the victims, as well as for the families of the
victims, during the Der Voghormya (Lord have mercy).
Come to us, God of our fathers, you are the refuge of the
afflicted. . .Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Jesus Savior have
mercy upon us. Through this holy and immortal and life-giving
sacrifice. Receive, O Lord, and have mercy.
(From the hymn Der Voghormya sung during the Divine Liturgy of the
Armenian Apostolic Holy Church.)
COLLECTION MADE FOR SOMALIAN FAMINE VICTIMS
A special collection of donations to aid victims of famine in Somalia
was made last Sunday during in all Prelacy parishes. Individual
donations may also be sent to the Armenian Prelacy, 138 E. 39th
Street, New York, NY 10016. Please indicate Somalia Relief in the memo
area of your check.
The east African country of Somalia has been experiencing a full blown
famine in several parts of the country caused by the worst drought in
60 years. Millions of people are on the brink of starvation and aid
deliveries are complicated by the fact that militants control the
famine zones. Hundreds of thousands have fled to neighboring Kenya and
Ethiopia for help, creating huge refugee camps that are in need of
humanitarian aid and services.
BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN WILL PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS IN ANTELIAS
Bishop Anoushavan, Vicar General, is traveling to Lebanon, where he
will participate in a conference devoted to the Western Armenian
language at the Catholicosate in Antelias, Lebanon. The conference,
which will take place this Saturday, August 20, is organized by the
Armenological Department of the Holy See of Cilicia.
His Grace will participate in the on-going joint meetings of the
committee considering the canonization of the Armenian Martyrs that
will take place in Antelias from September 21 to 25. The committee is
comprised of delegates from the Holy Mother See of Etchmiadzin and the
Holy See of Cilicia. The site of these meetings alternates between
Etchmiadzin and Antelias.
On September 1 and 2, Bishop Anoushavan will participate in the
Armenian Youth Conference that will take place in Bikfaya, Lebanon,
where the Cilician Sees Seminary and the summer residence of the
Catholicos is located. The youth conference is organized by the Youth
Department of the Holy See of Cilicia.
SAVE THE DATE: LiNKEDiN 2011 SET FOR OCTOBER 7-9
The Prelacys annual LinkedIn gathering for young professionals and
college students will take place October 7 to 9, at the Archdiocesan
Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The
educational and social program begins Friday evening and continues to
Sunday, with lectures, spiritual enrichment, Bible studies,
meditations, liturgical services, and bonding with peers through
various activities including discussion groups and fellowship hours.
Registration information will be posted soon on the Prelacys web page.
RENOVATIONS CONTINUING IN NORTH ANDOVER
St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley, North Andover, Massachusetts,
has been undergoing extensive renovations. The building committee
recently provided the following update:
Following the successful dedication of the new foyer and stairways, we
are pleased to report that the sanctuary renovation has
begun. Throughout the summer, Sunday services have been held in
Jaffarian Hall while work is taking place. The first steps are to
repair and rebuild the walls and ceiling, refinish the hardwood floor
and completely update the electrical system and install new
lighting. We have also made a decision to accelerate the renovation
schedule by completing the trim and finish work now along with
renovations to the altar. Building committee members are working to
raise the final $75,000 needed to complete the sanctuary phase of the
project.
BIBLE READING
Bible readings for Sunday, August 21, First Sunday after the
Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, are: Proverbs 11:30-12:4;
Zechariah 2:10-13; 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 1:39-56.
What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple
of the living God; as God said, I will live in them and walk among
them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore
come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and
touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be your
father, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord
Almighty.
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from
every defilement of body and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the
fear of God. (2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1)
For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/10636469030/3846128/108781139/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2011dbr-08.pdf
).
(
http://e2ma.net/go/10636469030/3846128/108781140/24882/goto:http://armenianeducation.blogspot.com/
)
SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNA
Next Tuesday, August 23, the Armenian Church commemorates Saints
Joachim and Anna, parents of Mary, the mother of Christ. Joachim, son
of Barpathir, was a descendant of
David, to whom God had told that the Savior of the world would be
born through his descendants. Anna was a descendant of the tribe of
Levi through her father, and the tribe of Judah through her
mother. Joachim and Anna were childless through years of marriage and
were reproached for their barrenness. Joachim fasted forty days in the
desert and both of them prayed for a child, ultimately placing their
trust in Gods will, whatever it may be. An angel appeared to each of
them telling them they would be the parents of a daughter, in spite of
their advanced age. That child was Mary, the blessed mother of Christ.
ST. JEREMIAH THE PROPHET
Next Thursday, August 25, the Armenian Church commemorates Jeremiah,
one of the prophets of the Old Testament. His writings are collected
in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations is
attributed to him. God appointed Jeremiah to confront Judah and
Jerusalem for the worship of idols and other violations of the
covenant (described in the Book of Deuteronomy). Jeremiah had the task
of explaining the reason for the impending disasterthe destruction by
the Babylonian army and captivity: And when your people say, Why has
the Lord our God done all these things to us? you shall say to them,
As you have forsaken me and served foreign gods in your land, so you
shall serve foreigners in a land that is not yours.
CREW OF SAILBOAT ARMENIA VISIT HIS HOLINESS
The crew of the sailboat Armenia visited His Holiness Aram I,
Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, on August 8, at the
Monastery of St. Mary in Bikfaya, Lebanon.
The sailboat is making a series of goodwill calls to ports where
Armenian diasporan communities are settled. They present to each
community flags of Armenia and the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. The
voyage was organized by Zori Balayan, a well-known writer in Armenia.
Armenias ambassador to Lebanon, Ashod Kotcharian, introduced the crew
members to His Holiness.
The captain of Armenia presented the flag of the Cilician Kingdom
tothe Catholicos, who thanked the captain and crew and said: Today the
Catholicosate of Cilicia through its vocation and mission in the
Diaspora is a constant reminder of the Cilicia we lost. He commended
them for their initiative and spoke of the symbolic importance of
their voyage that he said, is a message of the unity of the land and
its people. Historical circumstances constantly divided Armenia and
the Diaspora. Certain forces try to divide us even today. Despite all
attempts we have remained firm in our conviction that we are one
people.
THE GROWING IMPACT OF ECUMENISM ON ASIAN CHURCHES
His Eminence Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate of the Prelacy of
Tehran (Iran), participated in a joint meeting of the World Council of
Churches (WCC) and the Christian Conference of Asia, August 1 to 5, in
Bangkok. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of
joint ecumenical action to ensure Asian peace and security.
On behalf of His Holiness Aram I, Archbishop Sebouh invited the
General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia to visit the
Catholicosate in Antelias, Lebanon. His Holiness welcomed the growing
impact of ecumenism on the life of the churches in Asia, and the
active participation of the Armenian Church in Iran in the ecumenical
witness in the region.
DEACON HRATCH TCHILINGIRIAN SPEAKS ABOUT ARMENIAN CHURCH IN EUROPE
Deacon Hratch Tchilingirial, a lecturer at Cambridge University,
visited the Cilician Sees Seminary in Bikfaya, Lebanon, where he spoke
about the Armenian Church in Europe.
Dn. Tchilingirian, who serves St. Sarkis Church in London, described
the historical evolution of the Armenian Church in Europe and its
current crisis. He described St. Sarkis Church in London as the
example where clergy and laity work together closely. He described the
issues Christians are facing in secular Europe and concluded that the
Armenian Church should nurture the spirituality of its people
everywhere in order to avoid major problems.
Archbishop Nareg Alemezian, Dean of the Seminary, welcomed and thanked
the guest speaker. The presence of Deacon Hratch among us demonstrates
that all Armenian students whether in seminaries or theological
faculties, converge around the same goal, namely, serving the Armenian
Church responsibly, Archbishop Nareg said.
(
http://e2ma.net/go/10636469030/3846128/108781141/24882/goto:http://bookstore.armenianprelacy.org/
)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 17Prayer Day dedicated to the Holy Mother of God (Soorp
Asdvadzadzin) and Blessing of the Grapes, officiated by
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, at the Armenian Home for Aged, 137-31 45th
Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355. The Service, which will begin at 11
a.m., is open to the public.
August 21St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
presents the greatest picnic in New England. Presided by His Eminence
Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate, with participation of clergy
from the New England area. All invited.
August 28St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, Annual Picnic on
church grounds following church services. Delicious Shish and Luleh
Kebob (and more); music by DJ Shant. Special KidZone with all kinds
of fun activities; sports for youth; tavloo tournament. For
information: 718-224-2275.
September 10Mid-West Regional Conference, organized by the Religious
and Executive Councils of the Eastern Prelacy, and hosted by
St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan. Conference is open to all
Prelacy clergy, board of trustee members, and NRA
delegates. Conference begins at 10 am and ends at 4 pm.
September 11Picnic-Festival, sponsored by St. Gregory Church and
St. Michael Parish on Main Street in North Andover Town Center
(Massachusetts), 1 to 6 pm. Main Street in front of both parishes will
be closed to traffic. Delicious Armenian and American cuisine;
Armenian and American music; games and activities; plenty of free
parking. For information: 978-685-5038 (St. Gregory) or 978-686-4050
(St. Michael).
September 16Annual Golf Tournament, All Saints Armenian Church,
Glenview, Illinois. For details contact Hagop Soulakian, 847-858-7685.
September 18Annual picnic of St. Stephens Church, New
Britain-Hartford, Connecticut, at the Quartette Club grounds, Wooster
Street, New Britain, beginning at noon. All invited to enjoy Armenian
food, delicacies, music and hospitality. Admission is free.
September 19St. Stephens Armenian School/ACEC, Watertown,
Massachusetts, 16th Annual Golf Outing at Framingham Country Club. For
golf or sponsor information: 781-326-5764.
September 19St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Golf
Outing. For information: 215-482-9200.
September 229th Annual Golf Outing, Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Ridgefield, New Jersey. Shotgun start. Lunch, dinner, golf with cart,
raffles, and prizes. River Vale Country Club, River Vale, New Jersey.
Information: Mark Alashaian 201-394-2270 or Sarkis Shirinian
201-307-0825.
September 25St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Annual
Lobster Fest. For information: 215-482-9200.
September 268th Annual Golf Outing, Sterling National Country Club,
Sterling, Massachusetts, sponsored by the Mens Club of the Holy
Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Worcester, Massachusetts. For
information contact Kap Kaprielian [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) or call 508-872-9629.
October 7-9LiNKEDin 2011: Commitment: The First Step of a Spiritual
Journey, at The Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Boomfield,
Connecticut.
October 15St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gala
Banquet at Founders Hall. For information: 215-482-9200.
October 15St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York, NY, Book presentation
of Yergir-2, by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian, at 1 pm. For information:
212-689-5880.
November 4-5St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ladies
Guild Annual Bazaar. For information: 215-482-9200.
November 26St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mens Club
Steak Dinner. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 3St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mens Club
Steak Dinner. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 18St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sunday
School Christmas Pageant. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 31St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Years
Eve Celebration. For information: 215-482-9200.
May 9-12, 2012National Representative Assembly of the Eastern Prelacy,
hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island. Clergy
conference on May 9; full delegation May 10 to 12. Accommodations at
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island. Details will be
forthcoming to parishes and delegates.
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacys web
site.
To ensure the timely arrival of Crossroads in your electronic mailbox,
add [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to
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Items in Crossroads can be reproduced without permission. Please
credit Crossroads as the source.
Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about
their major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress