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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 May 18, 2012
Heritage Park
Armenian Heritage Park, located on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
in Boston, commemorates the victims of the Armenian Genocide while
celebrating the contributions of Armenian-Americans and other immigrant
groups to the city and state.
Armenian Heritage Park Dedication Ceremony
On Tuesday, May 22, a dedication ceremony will be held for Armenian
Heritage Park in Boston. The event, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., is
open to the public.
Special guests from the government of the Republic of Armenia will
travel to Boston to take part in the ceremony. Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, and Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, the
Diocese's Ecumenical Director, will be in attendance.
During the dedication program, James Kalustian, a member of the
Diocesan Council and President of the Armenian Heritage Foundation,
will introduce Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, who will offer
remarks. Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and representatives from the
Republic of Armenia are also scheduled to speak. Middlesex Sheriff
Peter Koutoujian will be the master of ceremonies.
Following the dedication ceremony, a series of receptions will be held
at Armenian religious, educational, and cultural sites in the Boston
area, including Holy Trinity Church of Cambridge.
Armenian Heritage Park, located on parcel 13 of the Rose Fitzgerald
Kennedy Greenway in Boston, commemorates the victims of the Armenian
Genocide while celebrating the contributions of Armenian-Americans and
other immigrant groups to the city and state.The park features an
abstract sculpture commemorating the immigrant experience and the
Armenian Genocide, as well as a labyrinth of grass and stone
symbolizing life's journey. His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme
Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, presided over a
groundbreaking ceremony for the park in September 2010.
The park is a project of the non-profit Armenian Heritage Foundation,
involving 38 Armenian parishes and organizations in Massachusetts.
Visit [4]www.armenianheritagepark.org to learn more.
Links:
4. http://www.armenianheritagepark.org?utm_source=Eastern+Di ocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
Scripture of the Week
Acts 23:12-25
1 Jn 5:13-21
Jn 12:12-23
Prayer of the Week
You created the visible light, separated the day and night, shed forth
on us, O Lord, by night the rays of spiritual light. Give us at all
times the shadow of your protecting hand, that by day and by night we
may give you glory incessantly. Amen.
Upcoming Saints & Feasts
20 May: Second Palm Sunday
27 May: Pentecost
CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
President Serge Sargsyan
President Serge Sargsyan is on a visit to Chicago for the NATO Summit.
Armenia's President to be Welcomed in Chicago
On Saturday, May 19, the Armenian community of greater Chicago will
welcome Armenia's President Serge Sargsyan, who will be visiting the
city for this month's NATO Summit. A dinner will be held at the Union
League Club of Chicago to give community leaders an opportunity to meet
with the President and his delegation.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, will be attending the
event. Some 300 representatives of Armenian churches and organizations
in the greater Chicago area will take part in the gathering.
Armenian Church in Iraq
Archbishop Avak Asadourian with clergy in Baghdad.
Primate of Iraq Re-elected
The Diocese of the Armenian Church of Iraq held a Diocesan Assembly
from May 10 to 12 in Baghdad. During the meeting, delegates re-elected
Archbishop Avak Asadourian for a four-year term as Diocesan Primate.
Archbishop Asadourian has led the Iraqi Diocese for more than three
decades.
Delegates reviewed organizational reports of each of the nine parishes,
discussed security issues in the country, and reviewed the
problems facing Armenian families, many of whom feel pressured to leave
the country or to relocate to the northern part of Iraq.
Armenian Church in France
Archbishop Norvan Zakarian greets France's newly-elected president.
Primate of France Congratulates President Hollande
On Tuesday, May 15, Archbishop Norvan Zakarian, Primate of the Armenian
Diocese of France, congratulated newly-elected French President
Francois Hollande at Elysee Palace in Paris.
Archbishop Zakarian attended the event in his official capacity as one
of France's high-ranking religious authorities, among guests invited
from the republic's administrative, cultural, and societal leaders. He
extended a hand of congratulations on behalf of the large
French-Armenian community.
M. Holland was elected as the 24th President of France on May 6. The
May 15 gathering was part of the presidential inauguration ceremonies
DIOCESAN NEWS
St. James Armenian Church, Evanston, IL
Minister of Diaspora to Visit St. James Church
On Sunday, May 20, Hranush Hakobyan, Armenia's Minister of Diaspora,
will visit Armenian churches and organizations in Illinois.
The day will begin at St. James Church of Evanston, IL, where the Rev.
Fr. Hovhan Khoja-Eynatyan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Archbishop
Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, will preside and deliver the
sermon. A reception will follow in the church hall, where parishioners
will have an opportunity to engage in dialogue with Minister Hakobyan.
Minister Hakobyan is visiting Illinois as a member of President Serge
Sargsyan's delegation. In addition to St. James Church, she is
scheduled to visit the AGBU Center and other area churches.
FAR
The banquet will benefit the FAR Children's Center in Yerevan.
FAR Banquet to be Held this Evening
On Friday, May 18, the Fund for Armenian Relief will host a banquet at
the Diocesan Center in New York to benefit its Children's Center in
Yerevan.
Dr. Mira Antonyan, director of the Children's Center, will speak about
the center's work and the status of child protection in Armenia. The
evening will also feature live music. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian,
Diocesan Primate, will preside.
2012 Clergy Conference
Clergy gathered in West Hartford, CT, for the annual Clergy Conference
from April 30 to May 3.
Clergy Gather for Annual Conference
In the days prior to the 110th Diocesan Assembly, clergy gathered at
the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford, CT, for the
annual Clergy Conference, held from April 30 to May 3. During the
four-day meeting, clergy prayed together, shared advice, and discussed
important issues related to the mission of the Armenian Church.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, presided over the
meeting, which was attended by 44 clergy. Through daily prayer and
fellowship they strengthened their brotherly love toward each other and
gained fresh perspectives on their ministry.
Click to [5]read more and to [6]view photos.
Links:
5. http://bit.ly/J2C18o?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
6. http://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/DiocesanEvents/Clergy-Conference-May-2012/22868849_KF7Hwx?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email#%21i=1836 210896&k=r8bVL9b
Fr. Markos visits the Diocese
Fr. Markos Mangasaryan (right) speaks with Diocesan Vicar Fr. Simeon
Odabashian.
Priest from Armenia Concludes Visit to Eastern Diocese
Earlier this month the Eastern Diocese welcomed the Rev. Fr. Markos
Mangasaryan, a priest from Holy Etchmiadzin who attended the 110th
Diocesan Assembly and Clergy Conference. Fr. Mangasaryan also visited
several parishes of the Eastern Diocese and spoke about the programs of
Holy Etchmiadzin.
A native of Yerevan, Fr. Mangasaryan is a graduate of the Vaskenian
Theological Seminary. He was ordained to the priesthood in October 2011
by Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan. He currently serves in the Information
Services Department at Holy Etchmiadzin.
Tutorial Dictionary
New Tutoring Dictionary Available
The Diocese is pleased to announce the publication of a new Tutoring
Dictionary & Conversation book for learners of the Armenian language at
all levels.
The new volume combines a diverse vocabulary of Armenian words with a
conversation section to draw students into more intermediate levels of
spoken Armenian. It features more than 30,000 entries, with each word
presented in Armenian, English translation, and English
transliteration.
The dictionary, which was prepared by Nubar Kupelian and Sylva der
Stepanian, is available for purchase from the St. Vartan Bookstore.
[7]Click here to view a flyer for more information, or contact the
bookstore at (212) 686-0710, ext. 152, or via e-mail at
[8][email protected].
Links:
7. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/TutoringDictionary.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+ E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
8. mailto:[email protected]
Ararat Center
Ararat Center Announces June "Work Weekend"
The Ararat Center is looking for volunteers to help prepare the
facility for the summer season during a `work weekend' from Friday,
June 1 to Sunday, June 3. The center's Board of Directors will provide
housing and meals during the weekend.
Enjoy the beautiful setting in the Catskill Mountains while helping
freshen up the Ararat Center. Participants are asked to come with
appropriate work clothing and tools for painting, scraping, plumbing,
and other tasks.
For information, or to register, contact project manager Karen
Durgarian at [9][email protected] or (508) 435-6005, or communication
director Andrea Karanian at [10][email protected] or (860)
673-9325.
Links:
9. mailto:[email protected]
10. mailto:[email protected]
Pilgrimage to Historic Armenia
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Historic Armenia
The Eastern Diocese is sponsoring a pilgrimage to historic Armenia,
from September 5 to 19.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in the celebration
of the Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Church on the island of Aghtamar,
and in prayer services at the recently consecrated St. Giragos Armenian
Church of Dikranagert and the St. Gregory Church in Kayseri.
The pilgrimage also includes visits to Armenia's magnificent former
capital of Ani and tours of other parts of historic Armenia-Arapkir,
Kars, Antep, and Malatya, among other cities and villages. The journey
will include a stop in Istanbul, where pilgrims will visit the Armenian
Patriarchate.
[11]Click here to view a flyer for more information.
Links:
11. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/PilgrimageHistoricArmenia.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+D iocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
PARISH NEWS
Primate Visits St. Mary Church
Parishioners gather for the blessing of the new khatchkar at St. Mary
Church.
Primate Blesses Khatchkar in Washington, DC
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, visited St. Mary Church
of Washington, D.C., last Sunday, where he ordained altar servers and
blessed the church's new khatchkar.
During the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on May 13, the Primate
ordained Alexander Calikyan as a sub-deacon. Armen Chubukian, Haik
Hakobyan, Virab Khachatryan, Aras Mermer, Ruben Turner, and Edwin
Tilimian were ordained acolytes. Also during the service, Andre
Alexandrian, Ashot Hovhannisyan, Jirair Kalayjian, Ruben Karapetyan,
and Hovsep Seferian received special blessings from Archbishop
Barsamian.
At the conclusion of badarak, Archbishop Barsamian presented the =80=9CSt.
Sahag and St. Mesrob' medal and pontifical encyclical to parishioner
Arsen Sayan, founder and conductor of the church's Ani Armenian Choral
Group.
Archbishop Barsamian led a procession to the newly-installed khatchkar
on church grounds. The khatchkar was carved and donated by Armenian
artist Ruben Nalbandian. It is dedicated to the memory of the deceased
parishioners of the community.
Archbishop Barsamian, Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, the Rev. Fr. Hovsep
Karapetyan, and the Rev. Fr. Vertanes Kalayjian blessed the new
khatchkar.
Click to [12]read more and to [13]view photos.
Links:
12. http://bit.ly/MrGOpu?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
13. http://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/Parishes-of-the-Eastern/St-Mary-Church-May-2012/23041296_DFvvJW?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email#%21i=1853 810250&k=WGSD9ZK
Mission Parishes
Fr. Tateos Abdalian baptizes a child at St. Garabed Church.
Baton Rouge Church Marks 6th Anniversary
On Sunday, May 13, the mission parish of St. Garabed Church of Baton
Rouge, LA, marked the sixth anniversary of the consecration of its
sanctuary with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and a baptism
service.
The Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian, the Diocese's director of Mission
Parishes, visited the community on this occasion. Following the
celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the faithful gathered to witness the
baptism and confirmation of Vahe Matthew Kaltakjian, the son of the
church organist Vani and her husband Hampartsoom Kaltakjian.
`The day was truly one of celebration,' Fr. Abdalian said. `This
child's baptism on the anniversary of the consecration of the church
was an affirmation to the over 25 years of hard work by the community
to see that a church sanctuary would be built for the offering of our
Holy Sacraments.'
A fellowship luncheon followed services. During the luncheon, the
parish also observed Mothers Day by distributing red roses to all
mothers.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Parish Events
Holy Martyrs Church | Bayside, NY
Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School will celebrate its 45th anniversary
with a gala dinner-dance on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The event will be held at the Garden City Country Club in Garden City,
NY. [14]Click here to view a flyer, or call the school office at (718)
225-4826.
Links:
14. http://www.hmads.org/upcomingevents/dinnerdanceflyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
Khrimian Lyceum | New York, NY
The Diocese's Khrimian Lyceum will celebrate its 25th anniversary on
Saturday, May 19, at the Diocesan Center in New York, beginning at 2
p.m. For information, or to RSVP, contact Gilda Buchakjian at (212)
686-0710, ext. 148.
Holy Trinity Church | Cambridge, MA
Holy Trinity Church of Cambridge, MA, will host the `Friends of Holy
Trinity 1000 Club 35th Annual Spring Dinner and Monthly Drawing' on
Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. The monthly drawing will begin at 8 p.m.
[15]Click here for more information.
Links:
15. http://bit.ly/JSZDzn?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
St. Leon Church | Fair Lawn, NJ
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will screen the film `From Ararat to
Europe' on Friday, June 1, beginning at 7:45 p.m. The producer will be
on hand to answer questions. [16]Click here to view a flyer.
Links:
16. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/StLeonMovieJune.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
The church also will host a picnic on Sunday, June 3, from 12 p.m. to 5
p.m. on church grounds. Enjoy Armenian food and music, as well as other
activities.
[17]Click here to view a flyer.
Links:
17. http://bit.ly/JCKHGF?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
St. Vartan Cathedral | New York, NY
On Sunday, June 3, Bishop Datev Hagopian, Primate of the Diocese of the
Armenian Church of Romania, will visit the Eastern Diocese and
celebrate the Divine Liturgy at St. Vartan Cathedral, beginning at
10:30 a.m.
A reception will follow during which Bishop Hagopian will speak about
the activities of Armenian communities in Romania and preparations for
the celebration of the 500th anniversary of Hacigadar Monastery in
Suceava.
For information, contact Dr. Louiza Kubikian at (516) 248-2955.
YOUTH NEWS
St. Vartan Camp
Get Ready for St. Vartan Camp
Get ready to dive into camp this summer at St. Vartan Camp, housed at
the Ararat Center in Greenville, NY. Enjoy classes in religion,
Armenian language, culture and heritage, and arts and crafts, as well
as fun in the pool and other athletic activities.
[18]
Click here to register online for St. Vartan Camp.
Links:
18. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/blogs/blog6.php/info/registration?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
St. Vartan Camp Summer 2012 Dates
Staff Training: Wednesday, June 27 - Saturday, June 30
Session A: Sunday, July 1 - Saturday, July 14
Session B: Sunday, July 15 - Saturday, July 28
Session C: Sunday, July 29 - Saturday, August 11
ACYOA Sprots Weekend
ACYOA Assembly and Sports Weekend
The ACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend will be hosted by the
ACYOA Seniors of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Chicago, IL,
from May 24 to 28. Participants will stay in Chicago, and enjoy a
variety of spiritual, social, and athletic activities.
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 May 18, 2012
Heritage Park
Armenian Heritage Park, located on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
in Boston, commemorates the victims of the Armenian Genocide while
celebrating the contributions of Armenian-Americans and other immigrant
groups to the city and state.
Armenian Heritage Park Dedication Ceremony
On Tuesday, May 22, a dedication ceremony will be held for Armenian
Heritage Park in Boston. The event, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., is
open to the public.
Special guests from the government of the Republic of Armenia will
travel to Boston to take part in the ceremony. Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, and Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, the
Diocese's Ecumenical Director, will be in attendance.
During the dedication program, James Kalustian, a member of the
Diocesan Council and President of the Armenian Heritage Foundation,
will introduce Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, who will offer
remarks. Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and representatives from the
Republic of Armenia are also scheduled to speak. Middlesex Sheriff
Peter Koutoujian will be the master of ceremonies.
Following the dedication ceremony, a series of receptions will be held
at Armenian religious, educational, and cultural sites in the Boston
area, including Holy Trinity Church of Cambridge.
Armenian Heritage Park, located on parcel 13 of the Rose Fitzgerald
Kennedy Greenway in Boston, commemorates the victims of the Armenian
Genocide while celebrating the contributions of Armenian-Americans and
other immigrant groups to the city and state.The park features an
abstract sculpture commemorating the immigrant experience and the
Armenian Genocide, as well as a labyrinth of grass and stone
symbolizing life's journey. His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme
Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, presided over a
groundbreaking ceremony for the park in September 2010.
The park is a project of the non-profit Armenian Heritage Foundation,
involving 38 Armenian parishes and organizations in Massachusetts.
Visit [4]www.armenianheritagepark.org to learn more.
Links:
4. http://www.armenianheritagepark.org?utm_source=Eastern+Di ocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
Scripture of the Week
Acts 23:12-25
1 Jn 5:13-21
Jn 12:12-23
Prayer of the Week
You created the visible light, separated the day and night, shed forth
on us, O Lord, by night the rays of spiritual light. Give us at all
times the shadow of your protecting hand, that by day and by night we
may give you glory incessantly. Amen.
Upcoming Saints & Feasts
20 May: Second Palm Sunday
27 May: Pentecost
CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
President Serge Sargsyan
President Serge Sargsyan is on a visit to Chicago for the NATO Summit.
Armenia's President to be Welcomed in Chicago
On Saturday, May 19, the Armenian community of greater Chicago will
welcome Armenia's President Serge Sargsyan, who will be visiting the
city for this month's NATO Summit. A dinner will be held at the Union
League Club of Chicago to give community leaders an opportunity to meet
with the President and his delegation.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, will be attending the
event. Some 300 representatives of Armenian churches and organizations
in the greater Chicago area will take part in the gathering.
Armenian Church in Iraq
Archbishop Avak Asadourian with clergy in Baghdad.
Primate of Iraq Re-elected
The Diocese of the Armenian Church of Iraq held a Diocesan Assembly
from May 10 to 12 in Baghdad. During the meeting, delegates re-elected
Archbishop Avak Asadourian for a four-year term as Diocesan Primate.
Archbishop Asadourian has led the Iraqi Diocese for more than three
decades.
Delegates reviewed organizational reports of each of the nine parishes,
discussed security issues in the country, and reviewed the
problems facing Armenian families, many of whom feel pressured to leave
the country or to relocate to the northern part of Iraq.
Armenian Church in France
Archbishop Norvan Zakarian greets France's newly-elected president.
Primate of France Congratulates President Hollande
On Tuesday, May 15, Archbishop Norvan Zakarian, Primate of the Armenian
Diocese of France, congratulated newly-elected French President
Francois Hollande at Elysee Palace in Paris.
Archbishop Zakarian attended the event in his official capacity as one
of France's high-ranking religious authorities, among guests invited
from the republic's administrative, cultural, and societal leaders. He
extended a hand of congratulations on behalf of the large
French-Armenian community.
M. Holland was elected as the 24th President of France on May 6. The
May 15 gathering was part of the presidential inauguration ceremonies
DIOCESAN NEWS
St. James Armenian Church, Evanston, IL
Minister of Diaspora to Visit St. James Church
On Sunday, May 20, Hranush Hakobyan, Armenia's Minister of Diaspora,
will visit Armenian churches and organizations in Illinois.
The day will begin at St. James Church of Evanston, IL, where the Rev.
Fr. Hovhan Khoja-Eynatyan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Archbishop
Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, will preside and deliver the
sermon. A reception will follow in the church hall, where parishioners
will have an opportunity to engage in dialogue with Minister Hakobyan.
Minister Hakobyan is visiting Illinois as a member of President Serge
Sargsyan's delegation. In addition to St. James Church, she is
scheduled to visit the AGBU Center and other area churches.
FAR
The banquet will benefit the FAR Children's Center in Yerevan.
FAR Banquet to be Held this Evening
On Friday, May 18, the Fund for Armenian Relief will host a banquet at
the Diocesan Center in New York to benefit its Children's Center in
Yerevan.
Dr. Mira Antonyan, director of the Children's Center, will speak about
the center's work and the status of child protection in Armenia. The
evening will also feature live music. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian,
Diocesan Primate, will preside.
2012 Clergy Conference
Clergy gathered in West Hartford, CT, for the annual Clergy Conference
from April 30 to May 3.
Clergy Gather for Annual Conference
In the days prior to the 110th Diocesan Assembly, clergy gathered at
the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford, CT, for the
annual Clergy Conference, held from April 30 to May 3. During the
four-day meeting, clergy prayed together, shared advice, and discussed
important issues related to the mission of the Armenian Church.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, presided over the
meeting, which was attended by 44 clergy. Through daily prayer and
fellowship they strengthened their brotherly love toward each other and
gained fresh perspectives on their ministry.
Click to [5]read more and to [6]view photos.
Links:
5. http://bit.ly/J2C18o?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
6. http://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/DiocesanEvents/Clergy-Conference-May-2012/22868849_KF7Hwx?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email#%21i=1836 210896&k=r8bVL9b
Fr. Markos visits the Diocese
Fr. Markos Mangasaryan (right) speaks with Diocesan Vicar Fr. Simeon
Odabashian.
Priest from Armenia Concludes Visit to Eastern Diocese
Earlier this month the Eastern Diocese welcomed the Rev. Fr. Markos
Mangasaryan, a priest from Holy Etchmiadzin who attended the 110th
Diocesan Assembly and Clergy Conference. Fr. Mangasaryan also visited
several parishes of the Eastern Diocese and spoke about the programs of
Holy Etchmiadzin.
A native of Yerevan, Fr. Mangasaryan is a graduate of the Vaskenian
Theological Seminary. He was ordained to the priesthood in October 2011
by Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan. He currently serves in the Information
Services Department at Holy Etchmiadzin.
Tutorial Dictionary
New Tutoring Dictionary Available
The Diocese is pleased to announce the publication of a new Tutoring
Dictionary & Conversation book for learners of the Armenian language at
all levels.
The new volume combines a diverse vocabulary of Armenian words with a
conversation section to draw students into more intermediate levels of
spoken Armenian. It features more than 30,000 entries, with each word
presented in Armenian, English translation, and English
transliteration.
The dictionary, which was prepared by Nubar Kupelian and Sylva der
Stepanian, is available for purchase from the St. Vartan Bookstore.
[7]Click here to view a flyer for more information, or contact the
bookstore at (212) 686-0710, ext. 152, or via e-mail at
[8][email protected].
Links:
7. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/TutoringDictionary.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+ E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
8. mailto:[email protected]
Ararat Center
Ararat Center Announces June "Work Weekend"
The Ararat Center is looking for volunteers to help prepare the
facility for the summer season during a `work weekend' from Friday,
June 1 to Sunday, June 3. The center's Board of Directors will provide
housing and meals during the weekend.
Enjoy the beautiful setting in the Catskill Mountains while helping
freshen up the Ararat Center. Participants are asked to come with
appropriate work clothing and tools for painting, scraping, plumbing,
and other tasks.
For information, or to register, contact project manager Karen
Durgarian at [9][email protected] or (508) 435-6005, or communication
director Andrea Karanian at [10][email protected] or (860)
673-9325.
Links:
9. mailto:[email protected]
10. mailto:[email protected]
Pilgrimage to Historic Armenia
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Historic Armenia
The Eastern Diocese is sponsoring a pilgrimage to historic Armenia,
from September 5 to 19.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in the celebration
of the Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Church on the island of Aghtamar,
and in prayer services at the recently consecrated St. Giragos Armenian
Church of Dikranagert and the St. Gregory Church in Kayseri.
The pilgrimage also includes visits to Armenia's magnificent former
capital of Ani and tours of other parts of historic Armenia-Arapkir,
Kars, Antep, and Malatya, among other cities and villages. The journey
will include a stop in Istanbul, where pilgrims will visit the Armenian
Patriarchate.
[11]Click here to view a flyer for more information.
Links:
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PARISH NEWS
Primate Visits St. Mary Church
Parishioners gather for the blessing of the new khatchkar at St. Mary
Church.
Primate Blesses Khatchkar in Washington, DC
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, visited St. Mary Church
of Washington, D.C., last Sunday, where he ordained altar servers and
blessed the church's new khatchkar.
During the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on May 13, the Primate
ordained Alexander Calikyan as a sub-deacon. Armen Chubukian, Haik
Hakobyan, Virab Khachatryan, Aras Mermer, Ruben Turner, and Edwin
Tilimian were ordained acolytes. Also during the service, Andre
Alexandrian, Ashot Hovhannisyan, Jirair Kalayjian, Ruben Karapetyan,
and Hovsep Seferian received special blessings from Archbishop
Barsamian.
At the conclusion of badarak, Archbishop Barsamian presented the =80=9CSt.
Sahag and St. Mesrob' medal and pontifical encyclical to parishioner
Arsen Sayan, founder and conductor of the church's Ani Armenian Choral
Group.
Archbishop Barsamian led a procession to the newly-installed khatchkar
on church grounds. The khatchkar was carved and donated by Armenian
artist Ruben Nalbandian. It is dedicated to the memory of the deceased
parishioners of the community.
Archbishop Barsamian, Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, the Rev. Fr. Hovsep
Karapetyan, and the Rev. Fr. Vertanes Kalayjian blessed the new
khatchkar.
Click to [12]read more and to [13]view photos.
Links:
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Mission Parishes
Fr. Tateos Abdalian baptizes a child at St. Garabed Church.
Baton Rouge Church Marks 6th Anniversary
On Sunday, May 13, the mission parish of St. Garabed Church of Baton
Rouge, LA, marked the sixth anniversary of the consecration of its
sanctuary with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and a baptism
service.
The Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian, the Diocese's director of Mission
Parishes, visited the community on this occasion. Following the
celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the faithful gathered to witness the
baptism and confirmation of Vahe Matthew Kaltakjian, the son of the
church organist Vani and her husband Hampartsoom Kaltakjian.
`The day was truly one of celebration,' Fr. Abdalian said. `This
child's baptism on the anniversary of the consecration of the church
was an affirmation to the over 25 years of hard work by the community
to see that a church sanctuary would be built for the offering of our
Holy Sacraments.'
A fellowship luncheon followed services. During the luncheon, the
parish also observed Mothers Day by distributing red roses to all
mothers.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Parish Events
Holy Martyrs Church | Bayside, NY
Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School will celebrate its 45th anniversary
with a gala dinner-dance on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The event will be held at the Garden City Country Club in Garden City,
NY. [14]Click here to view a flyer, or call the school office at (718)
225-4826.
Links:
14. http://www.hmads.org/upcomingevents/dinnerdanceflyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
Khrimian Lyceum | New York, NY
The Diocese's Khrimian Lyceum will celebrate its 25th anniversary on
Saturday, May 19, at the Diocesan Center in New York, beginning at 2
p.m. For information, or to RSVP, contact Gilda Buchakjian at (212)
686-0710, ext. 148.
Holy Trinity Church | Cambridge, MA
Holy Trinity Church of Cambridge, MA, will host the `Friends of Holy
Trinity 1000 Club 35th Annual Spring Dinner and Monthly Drawing' on
Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. The monthly drawing will begin at 8 p.m.
[15]Click here for more information.
Links:
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St. Leon Church | Fair Lawn, NJ
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will screen the film `From Ararat to
Europe' on Friday, June 1, beginning at 7:45 p.m. The producer will be
on hand to answer questions. [16]Click here to view a flyer.
Links:
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The church also will host a picnic on Sunday, June 3, from 12 p.m. to 5
p.m. on church grounds. Enjoy Armenian food and music, as well as other
activities.
[17]Click here to view a flyer.
Links:
17. http://bit.ly/JCKHGF?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
St. Vartan Cathedral | New York, NY
On Sunday, June 3, Bishop Datev Hagopian, Primate of the Diocese of the
Armenian Church of Romania, will visit the Eastern Diocese and
celebrate the Divine Liturgy at St. Vartan Cathedral, beginning at
10:30 a.m.
A reception will follow during which Bishop Hagopian will speak about
the activities of Armenian communities in Romania and preparations for
the celebration of the 500th anniversary of Hacigadar Monastery in
Suceava.
For information, contact Dr. Louiza Kubikian at (516) 248-2955.
YOUTH NEWS
St. Vartan Camp
Get Ready for St. Vartan Camp
Get ready to dive into camp this summer at St. Vartan Camp, housed at
the Ararat Center in Greenville, NY. Enjoy classes in religion,
Armenian language, culture and heritage, and arts and crafts, as well
as fun in the pool and other athletic activities.
[18]
Click here to register online for St. Vartan Camp.
Links:
18. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/blogs/blog6.php/info/registration?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=a837814b3a-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email
St. Vartan Camp Summer 2012 Dates
Staff Training: Wednesday, June 27 - Saturday, June 30
Session A: Sunday, July 1 - Saturday, July 14
Session B: Sunday, July 15 - Saturday, July 28
Session C: Sunday, July 29 - Saturday, August 11
ACYOA Sprots Weekend
ACYOA Assembly and Sports Weekend
The ACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend will be hosted by the
ACYOA Seniors of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Chicago, IL,
from May 24 to 28. Participants will stay in Chicago, and enjoy a
variety of spiritual, social, and athletic activities.