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February 11, 2011
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.westernprelacy.org
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
ST. GARABED CHURCH IN HOLLYWOOD
On Sunday, February 13th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St.
Garabed Church in Hollywood.
Following Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will preside over requiem
service on the first anniversary of the passing of Archpriest Fr. Vache
Naccashian.
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER UNVEILING AND BLESSING OF
R. & A. PILIBOS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
On the afternoon of Sunday, February 13th, the Prelate will visit
Rose and Alex Pilibos School where he will bless the principal's office and
preside over the unveiling of the plaque outside the office. Pastor of St.
Garabed Church Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian will accompany the Prelate.
The ceremony has been organized by the school administration and
Education Board.
At last year's 40th anniversary celebration of the school, it was
announced that the sponsors of the office are Mr. and Mrs. Vahe and Nora
Yacoubian, and Dr. and Mrs. Viken and Azita Yacoubian.
EVENING SERVICES AND TRADITIONAL BONFIRE ON THE EVE OF THE PRESENTATION OF
OUR LORD TO THE TEMPLE
- ANNUAL MEETING WITH HOMENETMEN SCOUTS
Monday, February 14th, is the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord
to the Temple.
Eve of the Feast services will be held on Sunday, February 13th, at
5:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Glendale.
The Prelate will preside over the service and deliver his message.
In keeping with tradition, Homenetmen scouts and representatives, as
well as members of the Armenian Church Youth Association, will be in
attendance and will be hosted to dinner with the Prelate at "Armenak Der
Bedrossian" Hall at the conclusion of the services.
MORNING SERVICES AND BLESSING OF WATER ON THE
FAST OF THE CATECHUMENS
Saturday, February 19th, is the Feast of St. Sarkis. The feast is
moveable and is observed the weekend after the Fast of the Catechumens, a
fast established by St. Gregory the Illuminator.
The Sunday preceding St. Sarkis is the eve of the Fast of the
Catechumens, when faithful fast for three days in fulfillment of their
prayers.
The fast begins at midnight on Sunday, February 13 and continues
until the morning of Wednesday, February 16, when faithful gather at Prelacy
Churches to break their fast by receiving Holy Communion and blessed water.
"YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN CHILD" KICKS OFF
WITH A LITERARY LUNCHEON AT THE PRELACY
On Thursday, February 10th, 2011, "Year of the Armenian Child"
celebrations began with a literary luncheon held at the Prelacy "Dikran and
Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, and organized by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary.
Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian and over a hundred guests
attended the event.
The event began with welcoming remarks by Ladies Auxiliary member
and Master of Ceremonies Mrs. Hourig Abdulian.
The Prelate then offered the invocation, after which lunch was
served.
The lecture began after lunch. The keynote speakers were Vahan and
Anoush Chamlian School Principal Mr. Vazken Madenlian and Vice-Principal
Mrs. Rita Kaprielian, and the topic was "The Armenian Child within the
American Social Environment".
The first lecture was presented by Mrs. Kaprielian. Speaking on the
Armenian child in the American environment, she stressed that Armenian
Schools have a twofold mission in this regard; to instruct children on how
to be good individuals, and also how to be good Armenians. She then
reflected on the positive and negative aspects of the outside influences
Armenian children are subject to, and how parents can provide a healthy
environment in which our children can grow up to be not only honorable
individuals but proud Armenians.
Mr. Madenlian was then invited to present his lecture, the
foundation of which was how Armenian children can grow up to become active
and contributing members of the Armenian community. He stated that those
who grow up to become active members of their community are reared from a
young age, are raised in Armenian schools and within Armenian environments
whether athletic, cultural, or political organizations. Therefore, if the
school is the place where they receive this education, community
organizations are where they learn how to apply what they have learned and
get first hand experience on how to contribute to the community, things that
cannot be learned inside the classroom.
After both presentations, the Prelate was invited to deliver his
message. He commended the Ladies Auxiliary for organizing the event in
celebration of the Armenian Child, and the two keynote speakers for their
informative and enlightening presentations.
He then spoke of the crucial role parents, teachers, and our
churches play in the proper instruction and development of our children.
The Prelate reflected on the proclamation of H.H. Catholicos Aram I, in
which His Holiness greatly stresses the reality that our children are our
future and to look to the future of our nation, our people, and our church
we need to look at our children for in the words of our Lord, "Train up a
child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from
it". The path of our children starts at home from the time of birth, and
continues as they start attending school, church, Sunday School, and
community organizations, said the Prelate and concluded by stressing the
unique mission Armenian elders have with regards to the education of our
children and the importance of maintaining a balance in their spiritual,
national, and social development.
The luncheon came to a close with the benediction by the Prelate.
(For the full press release please see the news section of the
Prelacy website).
PRELATE WELCOMES ARMENIAN BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY REPRESENTATIVES
On Tuesday, February 8th, 2011, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy representatives from the
Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR), led by president of the
organization Dr. Frieda Jordan. Religious Council Chair Very Rev. Fr. Muron
Aznikian and Executive Council members Mr. Khatchig Yeretzian and Mr. Toros
Kejejian participated in the meeting.
The meeting began with a report by the representatives on the
upcoming projects of the ABMDR. Given that this year is the "Year of the
Armenian Child", Dr. Frieda Jordan inquired as to how the ABMDR can mark
this proclamation through their activities and with the support of the
Prelacy. The Prelate welcomed this inquiry and suggested that they start an
outreach effort at Prelacy churches on the first Sunday following Easter,
New Sunday, being that New Sunday symbolizes the start of a new life and the
ABMDR gives new life to sick children. Thus, on Sunday, May 1st, members of
the ABMDR will set up information booths at Prelacy churches to inform the
public about the services the organization provides and to register donors.
The ABMDR will also be in contact with compatriotic unions and Armenian
organizations to provide information and details and also to register
donors. Also planned are various fundraising events and the annual
walk-a-thon, details of which will be reported in due time.
The Prelate commended the work that is carried out by the ABMDR and
reaffirmed the full support of the Prelacy and Churches in their mission.
From: A. Papazian
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.westernprelacy.org
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
ST. GARABED CHURCH IN HOLLYWOOD
On Sunday, February 13th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St.
Garabed Church in Hollywood.
Following Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will preside over requiem
service on the first anniversary of the passing of Archpriest Fr. Vache
Naccashian.
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER UNVEILING AND BLESSING OF
R. & A. PILIBOS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
On the afternoon of Sunday, February 13th, the Prelate will visit
Rose and Alex Pilibos School where he will bless the principal's office and
preside over the unveiling of the plaque outside the office. Pastor of St.
Garabed Church Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian will accompany the Prelate.
The ceremony has been organized by the school administration and
Education Board.
At last year's 40th anniversary celebration of the school, it was
announced that the sponsors of the office are Mr. and Mrs. Vahe and Nora
Yacoubian, and Dr. and Mrs. Viken and Azita Yacoubian.
EVENING SERVICES AND TRADITIONAL BONFIRE ON THE EVE OF THE PRESENTATION OF
OUR LORD TO THE TEMPLE
- ANNUAL MEETING WITH HOMENETMEN SCOUTS
Monday, February 14th, is the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord
to the Temple.
Eve of the Feast services will be held on Sunday, February 13th, at
5:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Glendale.
The Prelate will preside over the service and deliver his message.
In keeping with tradition, Homenetmen scouts and representatives, as
well as members of the Armenian Church Youth Association, will be in
attendance and will be hosted to dinner with the Prelate at "Armenak Der
Bedrossian" Hall at the conclusion of the services.
MORNING SERVICES AND BLESSING OF WATER ON THE
FAST OF THE CATECHUMENS
Saturday, February 19th, is the Feast of St. Sarkis. The feast is
moveable and is observed the weekend after the Fast of the Catechumens, a
fast established by St. Gregory the Illuminator.
The Sunday preceding St. Sarkis is the eve of the Fast of the
Catechumens, when faithful fast for three days in fulfillment of their
prayers.
The fast begins at midnight on Sunday, February 13 and continues
until the morning of Wednesday, February 16, when faithful gather at Prelacy
Churches to break their fast by receiving Holy Communion and blessed water.
"YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN CHILD" KICKS OFF
WITH A LITERARY LUNCHEON AT THE PRELACY
On Thursday, February 10th, 2011, "Year of the Armenian Child"
celebrations began with a literary luncheon held at the Prelacy "Dikran and
Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, and organized by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary.
Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian and over a hundred guests
attended the event.
The event began with welcoming remarks by Ladies Auxiliary member
and Master of Ceremonies Mrs. Hourig Abdulian.
The Prelate then offered the invocation, after which lunch was
served.
The lecture began after lunch. The keynote speakers were Vahan and
Anoush Chamlian School Principal Mr. Vazken Madenlian and Vice-Principal
Mrs. Rita Kaprielian, and the topic was "The Armenian Child within the
American Social Environment".
The first lecture was presented by Mrs. Kaprielian. Speaking on the
Armenian child in the American environment, she stressed that Armenian
Schools have a twofold mission in this regard; to instruct children on how
to be good individuals, and also how to be good Armenians. She then
reflected on the positive and negative aspects of the outside influences
Armenian children are subject to, and how parents can provide a healthy
environment in which our children can grow up to be not only honorable
individuals but proud Armenians.
Mr. Madenlian was then invited to present his lecture, the
foundation of which was how Armenian children can grow up to become active
and contributing members of the Armenian community. He stated that those
who grow up to become active members of their community are reared from a
young age, are raised in Armenian schools and within Armenian environments
whether athletic, cultural, or political organizations. Therefore, if the
school is the place where they receive this education, community
organizations are where they learn how to apply what they have learned and
get first hand experience on how to contribute to the community, things that
cannot be learned inside the classroom.
After both presentations, the Prelate was invited to deliver his
message. He commended the Ladies Auxiliary for organizing the event in
celebration of the Armenian Child, and the two keynote speakers for their
informative and enlightening presentations.
He then spoke of the crucial role parents, teachers, and our
churches play in the proper instruction and development of our children.
The Prelate reflected on the proclamation of H.H. Catholicos Aram I, in
which His Holiness greatly stresses the reality that our children are our
future and to look to the future of our nation, our people, and our church
we need to look at our children for in the words of our Lord, "Train up a
child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from
it". The path of our children starts at home from the time of birth, and
continues as they start attending school, church, Sunday School, and
community organizations, said the Prelate and concluded by stressing the
unique mission Armenian elders have with regards to the education of our
children and the importance of maintaining a balance in their spiritual,
national, and social development.
The luncheon came to a close with the benediction by the Prelate.
(For the full press release please see the news section of the
Prelacy website).
PRELATE WELCOMES ARMENIAN BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY REPRESENTATIVES
On Tuesday, February 8th, 2011, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy representatives from the
Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR), led by president of the
organization Dr. Frieda Jordan. Religious Council Chair Very Rev. Fr. Muron
Aznikian and Executive Council members Mr. Khatchig Yeretzian and Mr. Toros
Kejejian participated in the meeting.
The meeting began with a report by the representatives on the
upcoming projects of the ABMDR. Given that this year is the "Year of the
Armenian Child", Dr. Frieda Jordan inquired as to how the ABMDR can mark
this proclamation through their activities and with the support of the
Prelacy. The Prelate welcomed this inquiry and suggested that they start an
outreach effort at Prelacy churches on the first Sunday following Easter,
New Sunday, being that New Sunday symbolizes the start of a new life and the
ABMDR gives new life to sick children. Thus, on Sunday, May 1st, members of
the ABMDR will set up information booths at Prelacy churches to inform the
public about the services the organization provides and to register donors.
The ABMDR will also be in contact with compatriotic unions and Armenian
organizations to provide information and details and also to register
donors. Also planned are various fundraising events and the annual
walk-a-thon, details of which will be reported in due time.
The Prelate commended the work that is carried out by the ABMDR and
reaffirmed the full support of the Prelacy and Churches in their mission.
From: A. Papazian