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    PRESS RELEASE
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
    630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
    Tel: (212) 686-0710
    Fax: (212) 779-3558
    Web: http://www.armenianchurch.org/
    Email: [email protected]


    TOP STORY
    July 26, 2012

    Hye Camp begins
    Kids at Hye Camp enjoy an afternoon swim (file photo).

    Hye Camp to Welcome Campers on Saturday

    The Diocese's Midwest Hye Camp, located at Camp Hickory in Ingleside,
    IL, began this week with staff training on Wednesday, July 25.

    More than 120 campers are expected to take part in the weeklong camp
    program, which will begin on Saturday, July 28. Jennifer Morris, the
    Diocese's Youth Outreach coordinator, is overseeing the staff training
    session.

    Meanwhile, St. Vartan Camp, housed at the Ararat Center in upstate New
    York, is preparing for the beginning of Session `C.' This final
    two-week session will run July 29-August 11.

    [4]Click here for information about the camps, and to visit the camp
    blogs.
    Links:
    4. http://bit.ly/P3vQ5Q?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email


    Scripture of the Week

    Is 5:1-10
    1 Cor 6:18-7:11
    Mt 19:3-12

    Prayer of the Week

    May the fire of love which you cast on the earth be kindled in our
    souls; to cleanse the thoughts of our hearts and cause the light of
    your knowledge to shine in us to awake us from the sleep of death and
    to kindle our minds with your flame, that by day and by night we may
    give you glory incessantly. Amen.

    Upcoming Saints & Feasts

    28 July: Sons and Grandsons of St. Gregory the Enlightener

    29 July: Third Sunday after Transfiguration

    30 July: Sts. Maccabees: Eleazar the Priest, Samona and Her Seven Sons

    CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

    New Church in Arabkiry, Yerevan
    An artist's rendering of the new church scheduled to open in Yerevan
    next year.

    New Armenian Church Being Built in Yerevan

    A new church is being built in Yerevan's central neighborhood of
    Arabkir. Once completed, the house of worship will be the second
    largest church in Armenia's capital city. The building will also house
    the local women and youth organizations, as well as classrooms and
    halls for community use.

    Some 100,000 people reside in Arabkir, which does not have an Armenian
    church at present. Members of the local community say they are looking
    forward to the opening of the new sanctuary, where they will be able to
    gather for services and fellowship. The project, made possible by the
    generosity of Louise Manoogian Simone, is expected to conclude by 2013.


    [5]Click here to view a video in Armenian about the construction.
    Links:
    5. http://youtu.be/tYrAv2BpUQY?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email


    DIOCESAN NEWS

    St. Nersess Junior High School Coference participants
    Junior High School Conference participants on the steps of St. Vartan
    Cathedral.

    Junior High Conference Held at St. Nersess Seminary

    St. Nersess Armenian Seminary held its Junior High School Conference
    from July 19 to 23. Middle school students explored their faith,
    learned about the traditions of the Armenian Church, and took part in
    discussions about issues important to young people.

    Participants also had the opportunity to visit New York's St. Vartan
    Cathedral and to tour the Diocesan Center. In the evenings, they
    enjoyed Armenian singing, dancing, and fellowship.

    The next conference, for high school students, is scheduled for July 30
    to August 7. [6]Click here to visit the seminary's website for more
    information.
    Links:
    6. http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=c998fdc939&e= 3aa2e2c3e9&utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email


    St. Hagop Church, FL
    Participants in Saturday's program at St. Hagop Church pose for a group
    photo ([7]click here to view the full image). Photo by Teresa
    Haidarian.
    Links:
    7. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/images/St._Hagop_gathering.JPG?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese +E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email

    Diocesan Staff Give Presentations in Florida Parishes

    The Diocese's Armenian Studies coordinator Gilda Kupelian and Christian
    Education coordinator Elise Antreassian visited two Florida parishes
    last weekend, where they made presentations and held meetings with
    parish leaders and educators.

    At St. Hagop Church in St. Petersburg on Saturday, July 21, they led a
    program titled `Raising Children of Faith in the Armenian Tradition -
    What Every Parent Should Know.' Over 30 parishioners attended,
    gathering in the sanctuary for a talk on spiritual formation and a
    PowerPoint survey of important Armenian historical, literary, and
    cultural figures. A fellowship hour followed, during which the
    community considered a parish retreat in the fall or spring.

    The afternoon program was arranged by the Rev. Fr. Hovnan Demerjian,
    parish pastor. St. Hagop's membership has nearly tripled in recent
    years, and Fr. Demerjian has been working with the Parish Council to
    plan Sunday School, youth, and cultural initiatives to serve the needs
    of the growing community.

    On Sunday, July 22, Diocesan staff visited Soorp Haroutiun Church in
    Orlando, where more than 50 parishioners gathered for the day's
    program. The parish's visiting priest, the Rev. Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan,
    celebrated the Divine Liturgy.

    Following services, Ms. Kupelian gave a PowerPoint presentation on the
    Armenian heritage and culture. Ms. Kupelian and Ms. Antreassian then
    met with the pastor, Parish Council member Rita Harvey, parishioner
    Anna Stepanyan Vega, and teaching volunteers to discuss the launch of a
    new Sunday School in the fall. The school will offer both Christian and
    Armenian studies for the parish children and teens.


    Lenten Drive
    A young Sunday School student at an Easter basket sale held as part of
    this year's Lenten Drive.

    Sunday School Students Learn to Make a Difference

    This year, Sunday Schools raised more than $14,000 as part of the
    Eastern Diocese's annual Lenten Drive. Three in particular=80'St. Leon
    Sunday School of Fair Lawn, NJ, Holy Virgin Mary and Shoghagat Sunday
    School of Belleville, IL, and St. James Sunday School of Watertown,
    MA-were at the forefront of the effort.

    The money will be distributed to two charities: Feeding America, the
    nation's leading domestic hunger-relief organization; and the Fund for
    Armenian Relief's Nor Hajn Soup Kitchen, which serves 300 elderly and
    low-income people in Armenia's Kotayk province.

    Click to [8]read more and to [9]view photos.
    Links:
    8. http://bit.ly/Qf2RgM?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
    9. http://smu.gs/NZakDs?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email


    DYE Catalogue

    "Curriculum & Resource Catalogue" Available Online

    In last week's newsletter, we announced that the 2012 "Curriculum &
    Resource Catalogue" is now available online, but provided an incorrect
    link for the document. To view and download the catalogue, [10]click
    here.
    Links:
    10. http://bit.ly/NwXGgg?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email

    The catalogue outlines the basic curriculum and supplementary texts and
    materials available through the Christian Education division of the
    Diocese's Department of Youth and Education. Materials may be purchased
    through the St. Vartan Bookstore using the order form at the end of the
    catalogue.


    FAR
    Doctors take notes during a training session held this summer as part
    of FAR's Continuing Medical Education program.

    FAR Hosts Workshops for Doctors in Goris and Kapan

    This summer, the Fund for Armenian Relief, in collaboration with the
    USAID-funded [11]HS-STAR project, successfully implemented training
    sessions for doctors and healthcare workers in Armenia's southern
    cities of Goris and Kapan.
    Links:
    11. http://www.hs-star.net?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email

    The training was carried out as part of FAR's Continuing Medical
    Education (CME) program, and offered participants an opportunity to
    update their medical knowledge and skills. Additional workshops are
    planned for the fall.

    CME was created in 2005 by FAR and the FAR Fellowship Alumni
    Association. One of FAR's most extensive programs, it aims to bolster
    Armenia's healthcare system by giving doctors in Armenia's provinces
    access to free workshops on the latest medical advances in their
    field.

    [12]Click here to read more.
    Links:
    12. http://blog.farusa.org/2012/07/24/far-health-programs-far-holds-trainings-in-goris-and-kapan-for-medical-professionals?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email


    PARISH NEWS

    Armenian Church, Providence

    Primate Visits Providence, RI, Parish

    On Sunday, July 22, Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian
    visited Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, where he
    presided over the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and delivered the
    day's sermon. The badarak was celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin,
    parish pastor.

    Following services, Archbishop Barsamian presided over a planning
    meeting for the 2013 ACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend, which
    will be hosted by the ACYOA chapter of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church.

    The meeting was conducted by several members of the ACYOA Central
    Council and the parish's ACYOA 2013 General Assembly and Sports Weekend
    committee members. Also present were Fr. Souin, the Rev. Fr. Krikor
    Sabounjian, and ACYOA executive secretary Nancy Basmajian.


    Processional Cross
    A new cross was donated to St. James Church by the Norehad family.

    New Processional Cross Blessed in Evanston, IL

    On Sunday, July 15, a new processional cross was dedicated at St. James
    Church of Evanston, IL, in memory of two of the church's founding
    members: the late Christine and Onnig Norehad. Parish pastor the Rev.
    Fr. Hovhan Khoja-Eynatyan officiated at the dedication ceremony
    following the Divine Liturgy.

    The new cross was donated by the children of Christine and Onnig.
    During the dedication ceremony, Fr. Khoja-Eynatyan blessed the cross
    and members of the Norehad family.


    Upcoming Events

    Upcoming Parish Events

    St. John the Baptist Church | Milwaukee, WI
    St. John the Baptist Church of Milwaukee, WI, will host its annual
    `Armenian Fest' on Sunday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on church
    grounds (7825 W. Layton Ave. in Milwaukee).

    The celebration has been a Milwaukee tradition since the 1930s. It
    features Armenian food, live music, and a cultural booth offering
    Armenian books and souvenirs. [13]Click here for information.
    Links:
    13. http://www.armenianfest.com?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email

    St. Gregory the Illuminator Church | Chicago, IL
    St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Chicago, IL, will host its annual
    `Armenian Fest' on Saturday, August 11, from 5 to 10 p.m., and Sunday,
    August 12, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Enjoy lamb, chicken, and luleh kabob; live Armenian music; raffles; and
    other activities. The event will be held on church grounds (6700 West
    Diversey Ave. in Chicago). For information, call the church at (773)
    637-1711, or [14]click here to view a flyer.
    Links:
    14. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/ChicagoFest2012.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email

    YOUTH NEWS

    ASP 2012
    ASP participants volunteered at FAR projects in Gyumri.

    ACYOA Armenia Service Program Concludes

    Participants in this year's ACYOA Armenia Service Program returned home
    last Thursday after a three-week trip to Armenia.

    The trip, which ran from June 29 to July 19, offered 17 young adults
    from parishes across the Eastern Diocese a chance to experience
    Armenia's historic, spiritual, and cultural sites, and to volunteer at
    projects run by the Fund for Armenian Relief in Gyumri. This year's
    program was led by the Rev. Fr. Hakob Gevorgyan, pastor of Holy Trinity
    Church of Cheltenham, PA.

    Click to [15]read more and to [16]view photos.
    Links:
    15. http://bit.ly/MJ19bF?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
    16. http://smu.gs/MoiqlP?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=816310dd6c-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email

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