June 24, 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 CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AT
THE CRESCENTA VALLEY PARISH
On Sunday, June 26th, 2011, the Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and
deliver the sermon at the Crescenta Valley church (6252 Honolulu Ave., La
Crescenta).
The service begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie
Der Ghazarian" Hall.
PRELATE WELCOMES REV. FR. BOGHOS BALTAYAN
On Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy Rev. Fr. Boghos Baltayan and his wife, who
are currently visiting from Greece.
Fr. Boghos reported on the situation of the Armenian community in
Greece, which was of particular interest to the Prelate since he has
previously served in Greece at the Thessaloniki parish. The Prelate gave
Fr. Boghos an overview of the mission that is carried out by the Prelacy and
of the activities of our churches and schools.
Fr. Boghos will conduct Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Church in
Glendale on Sunday, June 26th, and at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood on
Sunday, July 3rd.
PRELATE TO ATTEND VICTORY BALL AND
NAVASARTIAN GAMES CLOSING CEREMONY
On Thursday, June 30th, the Homenetmen 36th Navasartian games and
festival will begin at Birmingham High School. The festival continues until
Sunday, July 3rd.
The Prelate will attend the closing ceremony which will take place
on Sunday evening, and will convey his blessings and message.
The annual Homenetmen Victory Ball will be held on Saturday, June
25th at CBS Studios. The Prelate will deliver the invocation and read the
letter of blessing of H.H. Catholicos Aram I.
PRELACY PARTICIPATES IN L.A. CITY
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FORUM
On Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011, a public forum organized by the City
of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission was held at the Van Nuys City Hall
Chambers with the theme, ""Religious Pluralism: Shaping the American
Identity - From Persecution to Pluralism".
The forum focused on communities who have experienced persecution
transitioning into a pluralistic society and the challenges they face, among
them the Armenian, Iranian Jewish and Coptic communities.
Among the panelists was Archdeacon Mark Shirin, representing the
Western Prelacy and the ANC-WR. ANC-WR board member Mrs. Nora Hovsepian was
among the guests in attendance.
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 CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AT
THE CRESCENTA VALLEY PARISH
On Sunday, June 26th, 2011, the Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and
deliver the sermon at the Crescenta Valley church (6252 Honolulu Ave., La
Crescenta).
The service begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie
Der Ghazarian" Hall.
PRELATE WELCOMES REV. FR. BOGHOS BALTAYAN
On Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy Rev. Fr. Boghos Baltayan and his wife, who
are currently visiting from Greece.
Fr. Boghos reported on the situation of the Armenian community in
Greece, which was of particular interest to the Prelate since he has
previously served in Greece at the Thessaloniki parish. The Prelate gave
Fr. Boghos an overview of the mission that is carried out by the Prelacy and
of the activities of our churches and schools.
Fr. Boghos will conduct Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Church in
Glendale on Sunday, June 26th, and at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood on
Sunday, July 3rd.
PRELATE TO ATTEND VICTORY BALL AND
NAVASARTIAN GAMES CLOSING CEREMONY
On Thursday, June 30th, the Homenetmen 36th Navasartian games and
festival will begin at Birmingham High School. The festival continues until
Sunday, July 3rd.
The Prelate will attend the closing ceremony which will take place
on Sunday evening, and will convey his blessings and message.
The annual Homenetmen Victory Ball will be held on Saturday, June
25th at CBS Studios. The Prelate will deliver the invocation and read the
letter of blessing of H.H. Catholicos Aram I.
PRELACY PARTICIPATES IN L.A. CITY
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION FORUM
On Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011, a public forum organized by the City
of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission was held at the Van Nuys City Hall
Chambers with the theme, ""Religious Pluralism: Shaping the American
Identity - From Persecution to Pluralism".
The forum focused on communities who have experienced persecution
transitioning into a pluralistic society and the challenges they face, among
them the Armenian, Iranian Jewish and Coptic communities.
Among the panelists was Archdeacon Mark Shirin, representing the
Western Prelacy and the ANC-WR. ANC-WR board member Mrs. Nora Hovsepian was
among the guests in attendance.