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May 11, 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 PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH IN ENCINO
On Sunday, May 13, 2012, Mother's Day, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the
sermon at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino.
May God bless all mothers, granting them and their families many
years filled with good health and joy. And may our Lord grant peace to the
souls of our departed mothers.
DIVINE LITURGY AND LUNCHEON IN CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF ASCENSION
On Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord
Jesus Christ will be celebrated with Divine Liturgy followed by the Prelacy
Ladies Auxiliary traditional Ascension luncheon.
The day will begin with Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Church in
Glendale presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
and celebrated by Pastor of Holy Martyrs Church Rev. Fr. Razmig
Khatchadourian, who will also deliver the sermon. The service begins at
10:00 a.m.
The luncheon will follow at 11:30 a.m., at Brandview Ballroom in
Glendale.
This year's luncheon hosts are Mrs. Nora Bezdikian, Mrs. Satig Der
Ohanessian, Mrs. Maro Fermanian, and Mrs. Mirna Kacharian.
Ladies Auxiliary member Mrs. Hourig Abdulian will serve as Master of
Ceremonies.
The luncheon will feature a presentation on the Feast of Ascension
by Deacon Khatchig Shannakian.
The cultural program includes a performance by singer Gagik
Badalyan, and traditions such as the drawing of lots and the singing of
Ascension songs.
Tickets are $45 and can be purchased by contacting the Prelacy.
PRELACY "LOUSAVORICH" CHOIR TO PARTICIPATE IN
5TH ANNUAL ORTHODOX DAY OF PRAISE
On Saturday, May 12, the fifth annual Orthodox Day of Praise will be
held at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica, with
the participation of members from the Oriental and Eastern Orthodox
Churches.
The annual event brings together members of the Orthodox faith to
praise God through hymns in their respective languages. Among the Churches
represented are the Armenian, Coptic, Syriac, Russian, Serbian, Antiochian,
Ukrainian, Ethiopian, Romanian, and others.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, the Prelacy "Lousavorich" choir
will once again participate in this annual event, led by Rev. Ghevont
Kirazian.
The day will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the celebration of Divine
Liturgy, followed by a meet and greet and brunch. The program of hymns and
praises will begin at noon.
HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL 5TH ANNUAL
ARMENIAN FOOD FAIR AND FESTIVAL
On Saturday, May 12, the annual Armenian Food Fair and Festival
presented by Holy Cross Cathedral of Montebello will take place from noon to
10:00 p.m. at the Cathedral courtyard.
The event features Armenian food and pastries, Armenian music and
dance performances, shopping vendors, games, arts and crafts, cooking
competitions, and more.
The Prelate, accompanied by the parish pastors, will attend the
festival.
KAHAM AND NAVASARTIAN CEREMONIES
On Saturday, May 12, the closing ceremony of the KAHAM games will be
held at Birmingham High School, followed by the opening ceremony of the 37th
Navasartian games. Both events are organized by the Homenetmen Regional
Executive.
Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian will attend both events and convey the
Prelate's message and blessings.
The lighting of the Navasartian games torch and blessing will take
place at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino, presided over by Rev. Fr. Razmig
Khatchadourian.
The Navasartian games will be held from July 3-7.
"FRIENDS OF NEW JULFA" COMMITTEE AND "CASPS" MEMBERS VISIT THE PRELATE
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy members of the Friends of New Julfa
Committee, which serves under the auspices of the Prelacy. The committee
members had come to congratulate the Prelate on his recent re-election.
The meeting took place in the "Sulahian" reception hall. The guests
reported to the Prelate the current and upcoming endeavors of the Committee.
The Prelate commended the mission of the Friends of New Julfa Committee to
celebrate and preserve the culture and traditions of New Julfa.
The visit concluded with the presentation of mementos by the
Prelate.
Later, the Prelate welcomed members of the Committee for Armenian
Students in Public Schools (CASPS), which also serves under the auspices of
the Prelacy. The CASPS members, who had also come to congratulate the
Prelate on his re-election, were accompanied by Executive Council
representative Dr. Hagop Megerdichian.
The visit afforded the opportunity for an exchange of information
about the endeavors of CASPS, such as the upcoming receptions they are
organizing to honor outstanding Armenian students graduating from Glendale
and Los Angeles area public schools. The Prelate commended their efforts
and dedication for the benefit of Armenian students attending public
schools.
The Prelate expressed his appreciation to the members of the Friends
of New Julfa Committee and CASPS for their visit and well wishes, and wished
them successes in their endeavors.
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 PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH IN ENCINO
On Sunday, May 13, 2012, Mother's Day, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the
sermon at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino.
May God bless all mothers, granting them and their families many
years filled with good health and joy. And may our Lord grant peace to the
souls of our departed mothers.
DIVINE LITURGY AND LUNCHEON IN CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF ASCENSION
On Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord
Jesus Christ will be celebrated with Divine Liturgy followed by the Prelacy
Ladies Auxiliary traditional Ascension luncheon.
The day will begin with Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Church in
Glendale presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
and celebrated by Pastor of Holy Martyrs Church Rev. Fr. Razmig
Khatchadourian, who will also deliver the sermon. The service begins at
10:00 a.m.
The luncheon will follow at 11:30 a.m., at Brandview Ballroom in
Glendale.
This year's luncheon hosts are Mrs. Nora Bezdikian, Mrs. Satig Der
Ohanessian, Mrs. Maro Fermanian, and Mrs. Mirna Kacharian.
Ladies Auxiliary member Mrs. Hourig Abdulian will serve as Master of
Ceremonies.
The luncheon will feature a presentation on the Feast of Ascension
by Deacon Khatchig Shannakian.
The cultural program includes a performance by singer Gagik
Badalyan, and traditions such as the drawing of lots and the singing of
Ascension songs.
Tickets are $45 and can be purchased by contacting the Prelacy.
PRELACY "LOUSAVORICH" CHOIR TO PARTICIPATE IN
5TH ANNUAL ORTHODOX DAY OF PRAISE
On Saturday, May 12, the fifth annual Orthodox Day of Praise will be
held at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica, with
the participation of members from the Oriental and Eastern Orthodox
Churches.
The annual event brings together members of the Orthodox faith to
praise God through hymns in their respective languages. Among the Churches
represented are the Armenian, Coptic, Syriac, Russian, Serbian, Antiochian,
Ukrainian, Ethiopian, Romanian, and others.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, the Prelacy "Lousavorich" choir
will once again participate in this annual event, led by Rev. Ghevont
Kirazian.
The day will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the celebration of Divine
Liturgy, followed by a meet and greet and brunch. The program of hymns and
praises will begin at noon.
HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL 5TH ANNUAL
ARMENIAN FOOD FAIR AND FESTIVAL
On Saturday, May 12, the annual Armenian Food Fair and Festival
presented by Holy Cross Cathedral of Montebello will take place from noon to
10:00 p.m. at the Cathedral courtyard.
The event features Armenian food and pastries, Armenian music and
dance performances, shopping vendors, games, arts and crafts, cooking
competitions, and more.
The Prelate, accompanied by the parish pastors, will attend the
festival.
KAHAM AND NAVASARTIAN CEREMONIES
On Saturday, May 12, the closing ceremony of the KAHAM games will be
held at Birmingham High School, followed by the opening ceremony of the 37th
Navasartian games. Both events are organized by the Homenetmen Regional
Executive.
Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian will attend both events and convey the
Prelate's message and blessings.
The lighting of the Navasartian games torch and blessing will take
place at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino, presided over by Rev. Fr. Razmig
Khatchadourian.
The Navasartian games will be held from July 3-7.
"FRIENDS OF NEW JULFA" COMMITTEE AND "CASPS" MEMBERS VISIT THE PRELATE
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy members of the Friends of New Julfa
Committee, which serves under the auspices of the Prelacy. The committee
members had come to congratulate the Prelate on his recent re-election.
The meeting took place in the "Sulahian" reception hall. The guests
reported to the Prelate the current and upcoming endeavors of the Committee.
The Prelate commended the mission of the Friends of New Julfa Committee to
celebrate and preserve the culture and traditions of New Julfa.
The visit concluded with the presentation of mementos by the
Prelate.
Later, the Prelate welcomed members of the Committee for Armenian
Students in Public Schools (CASPS), which also serves under the auspices of
the Prelacy. The CASPS members, who had also come to congratulate the
Prelate on his re-election, were accompanied by Executive Council
representative Dr. Hagop Megerdichian.
The visit afforded the opportunity for an exchange of information
about the endeavors of CASPS, such as the upcoming receptions they are
organizing to honor outstanding Armenian students graduating from Glendale
and Los Angeles area public schools. The Prelate commended their efforts
and dedication for the benefit of Armenian students attending public
schools.
The Prelate expressed his appreciation to the members of the Friends
of New Julfa Committee and CASPS for their visit and well wishes, and wished
them successes in their endeavors.