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August 31, 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
ALLOCATIONS TO PRELACY SCHOOLS AT THE START OF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive
Council joyfully announce that at the start of the 2012-2013 academic year,
the second installment of allocations are being awarded to Prelacy Schools
from funds raised during the Pontifical Visit of H.H. Catholicos Aram I to
the Western U.S. in October of 2011.
During the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness to our Prelacy,
fundraisings were held specifically for Prelacy Schools and an endowment
fund with a principal balance of $800,000 was established with the
donations. The first installment of allocations to our Schools were awarded
by the Prelacy in November of 2011.
Given the ongoing economic crisis and the resulting challenges faced
by our Schools, this fund, which was established through the generosity of
our sponsors and donors, is helping to alleviate some of the financial
burdens of our schools. On this occasion, we remind our community that the
endowment fund is open to new donations and we are hopeful that the fund
will continue to grow so that we may continue to provide for the needs of
our schools.
NEW PRELACY PUBLICATIONS ON THE
"YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN BOOK"
In honor of the "Year of the Armenian Book" as proclaimed by H.H.
Catholicos Aram I, throughout this year all Prelacies, including the Western
Prelacy, have undertaken special events and projects to celebrate the
Armenian Book and its role in our national life, especially in the lives of
our youth.
Events celebrating the "Year of the Armenian Book" are already
taking place in Prelacy Churches. In addition, the Prelacy, by the
ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and in
conjunction with the Executive Council, has special publication projects
planned on this occasion.
The first book, Garo Bedrossian's Journey to the Armenian Heritage
was published in the beginning of the year. The presentation of the book
was held at the Prelacy earlier this year. The author's earlier work,
Feasts and Traditions of the Armenian Church, which was originally published
by the Prelacy, is currently being republished. The Prelacy is also
collaborating with poet Jacques Hagopian on a book of poems dedicated to the
Armenian book and language, and also on a volume of the poet's research
studies and memoirs. The Prelacy has previously collaborated with Mr.
Hagopian on many occasions and has published a number of his works.
With these publications, the Prelacy aims to celebrate the value of
the Armenian written word through which our history, language, and heritage
is transmitted from generation to generation.
ALL PRELACY SCHOOLS OFFICIALLY COMMENCE THE 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
Last week, a number of Prelacy Schools re-opened their doors to
welcome students to the 2012-2013 academic year. Each year, Prelacy Schools
resume the new school year with a traditional opening ceremony.
Administrators, teachers, students, and parents gather at the school, joined
by Pastors, Boards of Trustees, Board of Regents, School Boards, and
Executive Council members, to start the new year with prayer and well
wishes. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited a number of
schools and conveyed his blessings for a successful school year. Local
Pastors also read the Prelate's message to the students and administration.
Monday, August 27, 2012, was the first day of school for Ari
Guiragos Minassian School in Orange County and Mesrobian School in
Montebello.
At AG Minassian, the school year began with the opening prayer by
Forty Martyrs Church Pastor Archpriest Fr. Hrant Yeretzian, who also read
the Prelate's message. Welcoming remarks and well wishes were conveyed by
Principal Mrs. Kohar Zaher and School Board member Mr. Kevork keshishian.
After the prayer and national anthems, the students went to their
classrooms, after which they headed to the Church where they received Holy
Communion.
At Mesrobian School, the administration and students were joined by
At Mesrobian, Holy Cross Cathedral Pastor Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian and
Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian, Board of Regents member Mr.
Chris Keosian, School Board Chair Mr. Berj Babikian and members, Montebello
City Council member Mr. Jack Hadjinian, and Cathedral Board of Trustees
Chair Mr. Shiraz Savoian and members. Welcoming remarks were delivered by
Principal Mr. Seto Boyajian and Mrs. Rima Boghossian. Fr. Ashod read the
Prelate's message and the ceremony concluded with the benediction.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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
ALLOCATIONS TO PRELACY SCHOOLS AT THE START OF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive
Council joyfully announce that at the start of the 2012-2013 academic year,
the second installment of allocations are being awarded to Prelacy Schools
from funds raised during the Pontifical Visit of H.H. Catholicos Aram I to
the Western U.S. in October of 2011.
During the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness to our Prelacy,
fundraisings were held specifically for Prelacy Schools and an endowment
fund with a principal balance of $800,000 was established with the
donations. The first installment of allocations to our Schools were awarded
by the Prelacy in November of 2011.
Given the ongoing economic crisis and the resulting challenges faced
by our Schools, this fund, which was established through the generosity of
our sponsors and donors, is helping to alleviate some of the financial
burdens of our schools. On this occasion, we remind our community that the
endowment fund is open to new donations and we are hopeful that the fund
will continue to grow so that we may continue to provide for the needs of
our schools.
NEW PRELACY PUBLICATIONS ON THE
"YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN BOOK"
In honor of the "Year of the Armenian Book" as proclaimed by H.H.
Catholicos Aram I, throughout this year all Prelacies, including the Western
Prelacy, have undertaken special events and projects to celebrate the
Armenian Book and its role in our national life, especially in the lives of
our youth.
Events celebrating the "Year of the Armenian Book" are already
taking place in Prelacy Churches. In addition, the Prelacy, by the
ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and in
conjunction with the Executive Council, has special publication projects
planned on this occasion.
The first book, Garo Bedrossian's Journey to the Armenian Heritage
was published in the beginning of the year. The presentation of the book
was held at the Prelacy earlier this year. The author's earlier work,
Feasts and Traditions of the Armenian Church, which was originally published
by the Prelacy, is currently being republished. The Prelacy is also
collaborating with poet Jacques Hagopian on a book of poems dedicated to the
Armenian book and language, and also on a volume of the poet's research
studies and memoirs. The Prelacy has previously collaborated with Mr.
Hagopian on many occasions and has published a number of his works.
With these publications, the Prelacy aims to celebrate the value of
the Armenian written word through which our history, language, and heritage
is transmitted from generation to generation.
ALL PRELACY SCHOOLS OFFICIALLY COMMENCE THE 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
Last week, a number of Prelacy Schools re-opened their doors to
welcome students to the 2012-2013 academic year. Each year, Prelacy Schools
resume the new school year with a traditional opening ceremony.
Administrators, teachers, students, and parents gather at the school, joined
by Pastors, Boards of Trustees, Board of Regents, School Boards, and
Executive Council members, to start the new year with prayer and well
wishes. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited a number of
schools and conveyed his blessings for a successful school year. Local
Pastors also read the Prelate's message to the students and administration.
Monday, August 27, 2012, was the first day of school for Ari
Guiragos Minassian School in Orange County and Mesrobian School in
Montebello.
At AG Minassian, the school year began with the opening prayer by
Forty Martyrs Church Pastor Archpriest Fr. Hrant Yeretzian, who also read
the Prelate's message. Welcoming remarks and well wishes were conveyed by
Principal Mrs. Kohar Zaher and School Board member Mr. Kevork keshishian.
After the prayer and national anthems, the students went to their
classrooms, after which they headed to the Church where they received Holy
Communion.
At Mesrobian School, the administration and students were joined by
At Mesrobian, Holy Cross Cathedral Pastor Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian and
Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian, Board of Regents member Mr.
Chris Keosian, School Board Chair Mr. Berj Babikian and members, Montebello
City Council member Mr. Jack Hadjinian, and Cathedral Board of Trustees
Chair Mr. Shiraz Savoian and members. Welcoming remarks were delivered by
Principal Mr. Seto Boyajian and Mrs. Rima Boghossian. Fr. Ashod read the
Prelate's message and the ceremony concluded with the benediction.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress