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PRESS OFFICE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.armenianchurch-ed.net
April 16, 2012
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ACYOA Day Observed Across Diocese
Parishes throughout the Eastern Diocese observed ACYOA Day as part of their
traditional Palm Sunday celebrations on April 1. Members of the ACYOA
Central Council visited local communities across the Diocese, where they
gave presentations about the organization's recent projects and met with
youth leaders.
Central Council chair Danny Mantis gave a presentation at the Church of the
Holy Translators in Framingham, Mass., where he reflected on the
longstanding tradition of observing ACYOA Day on Palm Sunday. Following his
talk, the local ACYOA chapter organized a church trivia game called "Are You
Smarter than a Sunday School Student?"
Karen Dardarian, Central Council vice chair, visited Sts. Vartanantz Church
in Chelmsford, Mass., where she met with the local ACYOA Juniors-the
subgroup for middle school students. She spoke to the young people about her
involvement with the organization, described programs run by the ACYOA, and
encouraged them to make the transition to the ACYOA Seniors once they reach
high school. Dardarian later addressed the entire parish on how her
experience in the ACYOA has impacted her personal growth.
At the Church of the Holy Resurrection in New Britain, Conn., Central
Council secretary Armen Terjimanian also began his visit with a meeting with
the local ACYOA Juniors. He later gave a presentation to the parish on the
importance of the ACYOA to future generations of young Armenians, and urged
everyone to support the organization's mission.
Olivia Derderian, programming coordinator, spoke at the Church of the Holy
Martyrs in Bayside, N.Y. In addition to a personal reflection on her
involvement in the ACYOA, Derderian gave an overview of the Central
Council's recent accomplishments and highlighted upcoming programs.
Alex Ouzounian, public relations coordinator, visited St. Sarkis Church in
Dallas, Texas, where he gave a presentation on the history of the ACYOA, its
current structure, and its programming objectives.
George Macarian, treasurer, spoke at his home parish of St. David Church in
Boca Raton, Fla., where he gave a brief overview of the history of the
ACYOA, and went on to highlight this year's programming successes.
At St. James Church of Watertown, Mass., Adrienne Ashbahian spoke about her
spiritual journey and encouraged ACYOA members to seek God's guidance in
their daily lives. The program also included remarks by ACYOA Juniors chair
Allen Ackan and ACYOA Seniors chair Karina Bekelian. A Palm Sunday dinner
was prepared and served by the ACYOA to some 350 parishioners.
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Photo attached: Alex Ouzounian (second from right), public relations
coordinator on the ACYOA Central Council, with ACYOA members at St. Sarkis
Church in Dallas, Texas.
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.armenianchurch-ed.net
April 16, 2012
_______________________________________________
ACYOA Day Observed Across Diocese
Parishes throughout the Eastern Diocese observed ACYOA Day as part of their
traditional Palm Sunday celebrations on April 1. Members of the ACYOA
Central Council visited local communities across the Diocese, where they
gave presentations about the organization's recent projects and met with
youth leaders.
Central Council chair Danny Mantis gave a presentation at the Church of the
Holy Translators in Framingham, Mass., where he reflected on the
longstanding tradition of observing ACYOA Day on Palm Sunday. Following his
talk, the local ACYOA chapter organized a church trivia game called "Are You
Smarter than a Sunday School Student?"
Karen Dardarian, Central Council vice chair, visited Sts. Vartanantz Church
in Chelmsford, Mass., where she met with the local ACYOA Juniors-the
subgroup for middle school students. She spoke to the young people about her
involvement with the organization, described programs run by the ACYOA, and
encouraged them to make the transition to the ACYOA Seniors once they reach
high school. Dardarian later addressed the entire parish on how her
experience in the ACYOA has impacted her personal growth.
At the Church of the Holy Resurrection in New Britain, Conn., Central
Council secretary Armen Terjimanian also began his visit with a meeting with
the local ACYOA Juniors. He later gave a presentation to the parish on the
importance of the ACYOA to future generations of young Armenians, and urged
everyone to support the organization's mission.
Olivia Derderian, programming coordinator, spoke at the Church of the Holy
Martyrs in Bayside, N.Y. In addition to a personal reflection on her
involvement in the ACYOA, Derderian gave an overview of the Central
Council's recent accomplishments and highlighted upcoming programs.
Alex Ouzounian, public relations coordinator, visited St. Sarkis Church in
Dallas, Texas, where he gave a presentation on the history of the ACYOA, its
current structure, and its programming objectives.
George Macarian, treasurer, spoke at his home parish of St. David Church in
Boca Raton, Fla., where he gave a brief overview of the history of the
ACYOA, and went on to highlight this year's programming successes.
At St. James Church of Watertown, Mass., Adrienne Ashbahian spoke about her
spiritual journey and encouraged ACYOA members to seek God's guidance in
their daily lives. The program also included remarks by ACYOA Juniors chair
Allen Ackan and ACYOA Seniors chair Karina Bekelian. A Palm Sunday dinner
was prepared and served by the ACYOA to some 350 parishioners.
###
Photo attached: Alex Ouzounian (second from right), public relations
coordinator on the ACYOA Central Council, with ACYOA members at St. Sarkis
Church in Dallas, Texas.