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December 14, 2012
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, December 16, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at the
Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley, which holds its services at
the Prelacy hall. A luncheon hosted by the Parish Pastor and Board of
Trustees will follow.
The Crescenta Valley Church Education Committee organizes monthly
lectures which are held immediately following the Church service. This
month's lecture will take place on Sunday, December 16, and features
Attorney and Armenian Bar Association Chairman Garo Ghazarian who will speak
on "The Armenian Bar Association's Defense of Armenian Rights."
CHAMLIAN SCHOOL FIRST GRADE CLASS
VISITS THE PRELACY
The Prelacy headquarters has become a pilgrimage site for students
of Prelacy Schools who throughout the year visit with their principals and
teachers. During these visits, students meet with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, and receive his blessings and message. They also
present a cultural program of songs and recitations.
Continuing in this tradition, on Friday, December 14, 2012, Vahan
and Anoush Chamlian first grade students visited the Prelacy accompanied by
Vice-Principal Mrs. Rita Kaprielian, teachers, and parents. Given that the
day's religion lesson was on the Birth of Jesus Christ, the teachers thought
it appropriate for the students to spend time at the Prelacy and hear the
story of His Birth directly from the Prelate.
Upon their arrival, the nearly one hundred students were divided
into groups and led to the "St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen" Chapel where they
were photographed with the Prelate. They then gathered at the "Dikran and
Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall where the students performed a cultural
program. In a warm and familial environment, the Prelate then told the
story of the Birth of Christ through a slide-show presentation.
The visit concluded with the students presenting the Prelate with
gifts, and the Prelate presenting them with an illustrated cards of the
Lord's Prayer card and the Birth of Christ.
PRELACY FAMILY NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Each year on the threshold of the New Year and Christmas, Clergy,
Executive Council members, Clergy, Councils, members of Prelacy committees,
and staff join H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, for a new
Year and Christmas luncheon hosted by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary at the
"Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall.
This year's luncheon took place on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
The luncheon began with the invocation and blessing of tables led by
the Prelate and with the participation of clergy members. During the lunch,
guests exchanged well wishes to one another and participated in the singing
of Christmas and traditional Armenian songs.
Remarks and well wishes were delivered by Religious Council Chair
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian, Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian,
Ladies Auxiliary Chair Mrs. Salpi Srourian, and representatives of Prelacy
Committees, Board of Regents, Committee for Armenian Students in Public
Schools, and staff.
In his closing message the Prelate first conveyed his New Year and
Christmas well wishes to all. He thanked the Ladies Auxiliary for hosting
this annual luncheon and for their dedicated service throughout the year,
and also thanked the members of the various committees present for their
service. The Prelate reflected on concerns of the Prelacy and challenges
facing the Armenian nation and people, emphasizing that we can overcome any
and all obstacles with unwavering will, devotion, and unity. He concluded
by wishing that the coming year be free of difficulties and full of good.
The luncheon came to a close with the benediction by the Prelate,
and the singing of the Cilician anthem. Guest also received illustrated
color prints of the Lord's Prayer, and copies of Jacques Hagopian's new book
recently published by the Prelacy in honor of the Year of the Armenian Book.
PRELACY HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING WITH
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA JOHN HEFFERN
On Friday, December 7, the Western Prelacy hosted a town hall
meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John A. Heffern at the "Dikran and
Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall. The Ambassador was accompanied by his wife
Libby and Mr. Jeffrey Paretchan, USAID Armenia Public Private Alliance
Specialist and Diaspora Outreach Coordinator.
Upon his arrival the Ambassador had a private meeting with H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, in his office, after which they
headed to the "Sulahian" Reception Room for a meeting with Religious and
Executive Councils representatives.
The town hall began at 7:00 p.m. with welcoming remarks by United
Armenia Fund President and California Courier publisher Mr. Harut
Sassounian, who served as the evening's Master of Ceremonies.
The Prelate then delivered his message in which he reflected on the
24th anniversary of the Armenia earthquake and the 20th anniversary of
U.S.-Armenia relations.
Mr. Sassounian then spoke briefly on the role of an Ambassador and
after presenting Ambassador Heffern's CV, invited the honored guest to make
his presentation.
Through a slide-show presentation, Ambassador Heffern presented the
Embassy's mission goals in Armenia which are to help Armenia succeed as a
democratic, prosperous, and secure country, and elaborated on the work the
Embassy doing in various realms to achieve this goal.
A question and answer session followed moderated by Executive
Council member Ms. Ani Mgrdichian-Garikian.
In conclusion, as a memento the Prelate presented Ambassador Heffern
with the book "Rescued Armenian Treasures from Cilicia" and his wife Libby
with a pearl cross.
PARTICIPATION IN RECEPTIONS FOR ARMENIA'S
PRIME MINISTER TIGRAN SARGSYAN
Last weekend, Prime Minister of Armenia His Excellency Tigran
Sargsyan visited Los Angeles where a number of receptions were held in his
honor.
On Sunday, December 9, 2012, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
hosted a brunch for the Prime Minister at Getty House, the official Mayoral
residence. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attend and
conveyed his well wishes to the Prime Minister.
At noon, a reception was hosted by the ARF-WR Central Committee for
the Prime Minister and his delegation. The Prelate attended this reception
as well, accompanied by Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian and
Vice-Chair Mr. George Chorbajian. His Eminence greeted the Prime Minister
and his delegation by conveying welcoming remarks in which he wished the
honored guest success in his mission.
AN EXEMPLARY GIFT TO MESROBIAN SCHOOL
On Wednesday, December 12, the Prelate, accompanied by Executive
Council member Mr. Meher Der Ohanessian and his wife Satig, visited Armenian
Mesrobian School in Montebello.
The visit took place on a happy occasion. Mr. Der Ohaneesian had
recently won a raffle held by the School, the grand prize of which was a
car.
The students welcomed the Prelate and Mr. and Mrs. Der Ohanessian
with a cultural program of songs and recitations.
Moved by the joyful New Year and Christmas atmosphere, Mr. and Mrs.
Der Ohanessian announced that they were donating the value of the prize,
worth $15,000, to the School in support and encouragement of its mission in
educating and instructing our youth.
PRELATE REPRESENTED AT INSTALLATION MASS OF
NEW BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE
On Monday, December 10, Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann was installed
as the Fourth Bishop of Orange. The Prelate had received an invitation from
the Diocese of Orange to participate in the Installation Mass.
Forty Martyrs Church Pastor Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian
represented the Prelate and conveyed his congratulations and well wishes to
the new Bishop.
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, December 16, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at the
Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley, which holds its services at
the Prelacy hall. A luncheon hosted by the Parish Pastor and Board of
Trustees will follow.
The Crescenta Valley Church Education Committee organizes monthly
lectures which are held immediately following the Church service. This
month's lecture will take place on Sunday, December 16, and features
Attorney and Armenian Bar Association Chairman Garo Ghazarian who will speak
on "The Armenian Bar Association's Defense of Armenian Rights."
CHAMLIAN SCHOOL FIRST GRADE CLASS
VISITS THE PRELACY
The Prelacy headquarters has become a pilgrimage site for students
of Prelacy Schools who throughout the year visit with their principals and
teachers. During these visits, students meet with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, and receive his blessings and message. They also
present a cultural program of songs and recitations.
Continuing in this tradition, on Friday, December 14, 2012, Vahan
and Anoush Chamlian first grade students visited the Prelacy accompanied by
Vice-Principal Mrs. Rita Kaprielian, teachers, and parents. Given that the
day's religion lesson was on the Birth of Jesus Christ, the teachers thought
it appropriate for the students to spend time at the Prelacy and hear the
story of His Birth directly from the Prelate.
Upon their arrival, the nearly one hundred students were divided
into groups and led to the "St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen" Chapel where they
were photographed with the Prelate. They then gathered at the "Dikran and
Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall where the students performed a cultural
program. In a warm and familial environment, the Prelate then told the
story of the Birth of Christ through a slide-show presentation.
The visit concluded with the students presenting the Prelate with
gifts, and the Prelate presenting them with an illustrated cards of the
Lord's Prayer card and the Birth of Christ.
PRELACY FAMILY NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Each year on the threshold of the New Year and Christmas, Clergy,
Executive Council members, Clergy, Councils, members of Prelacy committees,
and staff join H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, for a new
Year and Christmas luncheon hosted by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary at the
"Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall.
This year's luncheon took place on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
The luncheon began with the invocation and blessing of tables led by
the Prelate and with the participation of clergy members. During the lunch,
guests exchanged well wishes to one another and participated in the singing
of Christmas and traditional Armenian songs.
Remarks and well wishes were delivered by Religious Council Chair
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian, Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian,
Ladies Auxiliary Chair Mrs. Salpi Srourian, and representatives of Prelacy
Committees, Board of Regents, Committee for Armenian Students in Public
Schools, and staff.
In his closing message the Prelate first conveyed his New Year and
Christmas well wishes to all. He thanked the Ladies Auxiliary for hosting
this annual luncheon and for their dedicated service throughout the year,
and also thanked the members of the various committees present for their
service. The Prelate reflected on concerns of the Prelacy and challenges
facing the Armenian nation and people, emphasizing that we can overcome any
and all obstacles with unwavering will, devotion, and unity. He concluded
by wishing that the coming year be free of difficulties and full of good.
The luncheon came to a close with the benediction by the Prelate,
and the singing of the Cilician anthem. Guest also received illustrated
color prints of the Lord's Prayer, and copies of Jacques Hagopian's new book
recently published by the Prelacy in honor of the Year of the Armenian Book.
PRELACY HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING WITH
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA JOHN HEFFERN
On Friday, December 7, the Western Prelacy hosted a town hall
meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John A. Heffern at the "Dikran and
Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall. The Ambassador was accompanied by his wife
Libby and Mr. Jeffrey Paretchan, USAID Armenia Public Private Alliance
Specialist and Diaspora Outreach Coordinator.
Upon his arrival the Ambassador had a private meeting with H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, in his office, after which they
headed to the "Sulahian" Reception Room for a meeting with Religious and
Executive Councils representatives.
The town hall began at 7:00 p.m. with welcoming remarks by United
Armenia Fund President and California Courier publisher Mr. Harut
Sassounian, who served as the evening's Master of Ceremonies.
The Prelate then delivered his message in which he reflected on the
24th anniversary of the Armenia earthquake and the 20th anniversary of
U.S.-Armenia relations.
Mr. Sassounian then spoke briefly on the role of an Ambassador and
after presenting Ambassador Heffern's CV, invited the honored guest to make
his presentation.
Through a slide-show presentation, Ambassador Heffern presented the
Embassy's mission goals in Armenia which are to help Armenia succeed as a
democratic, prosperous, and secure country, and elaborated on the work the
Embassy doing in various realms to achieve this goal.
A question and answer session followed moderated by Executive
Council member Ms. Ani Mgrdichian-Garikian.
In conclusion, as a memento the Prelate presented Ambassador Heffern
with the book "Rescued Armenian Treasures from Cilicia" and his wife Libby
with a pearl cross.
PARTICIPATION IN RECEPTIONS FOR ARMENIA'S
PRIME MINISTER TIGRAN SARGSYAN
Last weekend, Prime Minister of Armenia His Excellency Tigran
Sargsyan visited Los Angeles where a number of receptions were held in his
honor.
On Sunday, December 9, 2012, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
hosted a brunch for the Prime Minister at Getty House, the official Mayoral
residence. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attend and
conveyed his well wishes to the Prime Minister.
At noon, a reception was hosted by the ARF-WR Central Committee for
the Prime Minister and his delegation. The Prelate attended this reception
as well, accompanied by Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian and
Vice-Chair Mr. George Chorbajian. His Eminence greeted the Prime Minister
and his delegation by conveying welcoming remarks in which he wished the
honored guest success in his mission.
AN EXEMPLARY GIFT TO MESROBIAN SCHOOL
On Wednesday, December 12, the Prelate, accompanied by Executive
Council member Mr. Meher Der Ohanessian and his wife Satig, visited Armenian
Mesrobian School in Montebello.
The visit took place on a happy occasion. Mr. Der Ohaneesian had
recently won a raffle held by the School, the grand prize of which was a
car.
The students welcomed the Prelate and Mr. and Mrs. Der Ohanessian
with a cultural program of songs and recitations.
Moved by the joyful New Year and Christmas atmosphere, Mr. and Mrs.
Der Ohanessian announced that they were donating the value of the prize,
worth $15,000, to the School in support and encouragement of its mission in
educating and instructing our youth.
PRELATE REPRESENTED AT INSTALLATION MASS OF
NEW BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE
On Monday, December 10, Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann was installed
as the Fourth Bishop of Orange. The Prelate had received an invitation from
the Diocese of Orange to participate in the Installation Mass.
Forty Martyrs Church Pastor Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian
represented the Prelate and conveyed his congratulations and well wishes to
the new Bishop.