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    PRESS RELEASE
    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/


    July 7, 2011



    PONTIFICAL BLESSINGS WILL BE OFFERED THIS SUNDAY

    Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy will offer Pontifical Prayers and
    Blessings this Sunday, July 10, on the occasion of the 16th
    anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I,
    Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. Archbishop Oshagan will
    preside over Pontifical Prayers and Blessings at St. Gregory the
    Illuminator Church in Philadelphia.

    During the past 16 years, His Holiness Aram I has continued the rich
    legacy of the Holy See of Cilicia, especially through its Seminary
    which has produced outstanding clerical and lay leaders of the
    church, and its prolific printing press which has produced an
    impressive list of books on theology, history, biography, music and
    literature.

    We wish His Holiness good health and many more years of his visionary
    and dynamic leadership.

    In our church there is no difference between the person and the
    position. To become Catholicos does not mean to acquire power, but to
    empower the church, I mean the community. Being a spiritual shepherd
    means servingService is a collective act. When we speak of the Holy
    See of Cilicia, we mean the clergy, the dioceses, our organizations,
    and most importantly, our faithful acting and serving together. During
    the past sixteen years we lived this vision together, and we shall
    continue this spiritual journey together for the glory of our church
    and its people.

    Catholicos Aram I, Sunday, July 3, 2011, in the Cathedral of
    St. Gregory the Illuminator, Antelias, Lebanon.

    ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL VISIT

    DATEV SUMMER INSTITUTE TOMORROW

    Archbishop Oshagan will travel to Pennsylvania tomorrow where he will
    spend the day with the 56 teens and their instructors and supervisors
    at the 2011 St. Gregory of Datev Institute Summer Christian Studies
    Program, currently underway at the St. Mary of Providence Center in
    Elverson, Pennsylvania.

    On Saturday evening, the Prelate will preside at the Datev 25th
    anniversary celebration that will take place at St. Gregory the
    Illuminator Church, Philadelphia. On Sunday His Eminence will preside
    over the Divine Liturgy at St. Gregory Church, attended by current
    and past Datev students as well as friends and supporters.

    PRELATE IN WATERTOWN

    Last Sunday, July 3, Archbishop Oshagan presided over the Divine
    Liturgy at St. Stephen Church, Watertown, Massachusetts. The Liturgy
    was celebrated by the recently ordained Rev. Fr. Hrant Kevorkian, who
    is currently assisting Archpriest Fr. Antranig Baljian, pastor of
    St. Stephens. The Sermon was delivered by Der Antranig. Following the
    Liturgy Archbishop Osagan led a flag-blessing ceremony of the
    American flag on the occasion of Independence Day.



    Archbishop Oshagan with Archpriest Fr. Antranig Baljian, left, and
    Rev. Fr. Hrant Kevorkian inside St. Stephens Church.



    The clergy and altar servers at the flag pole during flag blessing of
    stars and stripes.



    CAMP IN ARMENIA FOR ORPHANS

    Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian, pastor of St. Asdvadzadzin Church in
    Whitinsville, Massachusetts, is in Armenia where he is directing a
    summer camp program for more than 30 youngsters that are enrolled in
    the Prelacys Orphan Sponsorship program. Also directing the camp
    program is Mrs. Shoushan Seropian. The arrangements for the camp were
    undertaken by the Prelacys Yerevan office, St. Nerses the Great
    Charitable and Social Organization. The campers enjoy different
    summer recreational activities along with regular Bible studies and
    liturgical services.



    Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian and staff of St. Nerses the Great
    Charitable Organization with the campers in front of the Prelacys
    Yerevan office before boarding the bus taking them to the camp in
    Dzaghgatzor.



    The campers arrive at the camp grounds.



    CILICIAN SEMINARY GRADUATION

    During the graduation ceremony of the Seminary of the Holy See of
    Cilicia, His Holiness Aram I thanked the Dean, the Vice Dean and the
    faculty for their dedication in preparing spiritually and
    intellectually mature clergy. His Holiness addressed the graduates
    and said, The Seminary prepares disciples not only by teaching them
    the Bible, the Liturgy and the tradition of our church, and academic
    topics; it also gives the vision for evangelism and diakonia of the
    church. We believe in the quality of our future clergy and not in the
    number of graduates. I commend our clergy serving on all levels of
    our church, because they are setting the example for the younger
    generation. As you are leaving the seminary, I encourage you to
    remain loyal to your vocation and faithful to our community.






    BIBLE READING

    Bible readings for Sunday, July 10, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost,
    are: Isaiah 1:21-31; Romans 7:25-8:11; Matthew 12:38-45.

    Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, Teacher, we wish
    to see a sign from you. But he answered them, An evil and adulterous
    generation asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except
    the sign of the prophet Jonah. For just as Jonah was three days and
    three nights in the belly of the sea monster, so for three days and
    three nights the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth. The people
    of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and
    condemn it, because they repented the proclamation of Jonah, and see,
    something greater than Jonah is here! The queen of the South will
    rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because
    she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of
    Solomon, and see, something greater than Solomon is here!

    When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it wanders through
    waterless regions looking for a resting place, but it finds
    none. Then it says, I will return to my house from which I Came. When
    it comes, it finds it empty, swept, and put in order. Then it goes
    and brings along seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they
    enter and live there; and the last state of that person is worse than
    the first. So will it be also with this evil generation. (Matthew
    12:38-45)

    For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
    http://e2ma.net/go/10519097235/3761429/107607917/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2011dbr-07.pdf
    ).


    (
    http://e2ma.net/go/10519097235/3761429/107607918/24882/goto:http://armenianeducation.blogspot.com/
    )

    DISCOVERY OF RELICS OF ST. GREGORY

    This Saturday, July 9, the Armenian Church commemorates one of the
    three feast days dedicated to St. Gregory the Illuminator: The
    discovery of his relics. St. Gregory is considered to be the Apostle
    of Armenia. After years of evangelizing, St. Gregory sought solitude
    and an ascetic life. He chose a cave on Mount Sepouh as his dwelling
    place. It was here that Gregory died alone. Shepherds found his body
    and without realizing who he was buried him under a pile of
    stones. Later a hermit, Garnik of Pasen, who had been a disciple of
    St. Gregory saw a vision and went to Mount Sepouh where he found the
    site of Gregorys burial. He took the remains to the village of Tordan
    for burial, where King Trtad was buried. Relics from the right hand
    of St. Gregory are at the Holy Mother See of Etchmiadzin and the Holy
    See of Cilicia. The Catholicoi mix the new muron (chrism) with the
    old muron with the golden right hand that contains the relics.


    (
    http://e2ma.net/go/10519097235/3761429/107607919/24882/goto:http://bookstore.armenianprelacy.org/bookstore/books.htm
    )



    CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    July 11-July 22St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, Sixth Annual
    Summer Camp, 10 am to 3 pm. American heritage, religion, music, arts &
    crafts, Armenian dance, trips. Space is limited; apply now. Camper
    ages: 5-15, $325; CIT ages: 16-18, $225. Fees include daily meals and
    snacks. Minimal fee for field trips. Installment payments welcome. For
    information contact church office: 718-224-2275.

    July 14-17The Armenian Relief Society 91st Eastern Regional
    Conventionl Meetings, banquet and dance at the Hilton Providence, 21
    Atwells Ave., Providence. Banquet Saturday, July 16; cocktail hour
    6:30 pm; dinner 7:00 pm, $50. Music by Leon Janikian, Ken Kalajian,
    Robert Raphaelian and Jason Naroian. For information: Joyce Yeremian,
    401-354-8770. Reservations for banquet with check can be mailed to
    ARS, 402 Broadway, Providence, Rhode Island 02909.

    August 1St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, 12th
    Golf Tournament. For details contact Gerry at 508-234-8763, or Hagop
    at 508-473-7695.

    August 7Annual picnic of St. Stephens Church, Watertown,
    Massachusetts, at Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts, 12 noon to
    5 pm. For information: 617-924-7562 or at www.soorpstepanos.org (
    http://e2ma.net/go/10519097235/3761429/107607920/24882/goto:http://www.soorpstepanos.org
    ).


    August 13-14Annual Armenian Fest and Blessing of the Grapes, at All
    Saints Armenian Church, Glenview, Illinois. Join us for a fun-filled
    day and enjoy our delicious food, music, backgammon tournament,
    childrens activities, and more. Admission free. For information
    847-998-1989.

    August 14Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, Divine Liturgy,
    Blessing of the Grapes, and Indoor Picnic in John Pashalian Hall,
    presented by Ladies Guild of St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York
    City. Various dishes of your choice for purchase. For information
    212-689-5880.

    August 14Annual picnic and Blessing of the Grapes at Holy Trinity
    Church, 635 Grove Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. Join us for a
    fun-filled day and enjoy our delicious food, music by DJ Shaheen,
    backgammon tournament, childrens activities, and more. Admission is
    free. For information [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
    or 508-852-2414.

    August 14Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, Providence, Rhode Island,
    Annual Picnic at Camp Haiastan, Franklin, Massachusetts, 12 noon to 6
    pm, under auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Divine
    Liturgy will be celebrated in the Hye Hope Pavilion (lower camp) at 11
    am. Free pony rides for children 2-4 pm, and the Bouncing
    Bubble. Delicious shish, losh and chicken kebab and Armenian pastries
    available all day. Live music provided by Michael Gregian and
    Ensemble. Madagh and Blessing of the Grapes at 4 pm with the New
    England clergy participating. All welcome. For information:
    401-831-6399.

    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.

    September 16Annual Golf Tournament, All Saints Armenian Church,
    Glenview, Illinois. For details contact Hagop Soulakian, 847-858-7685.

    October 23Student Festival in celebration of the Year of the Armenian
    Child. Details will follow.



    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
    your address book.

    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])

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