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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/
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])
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])