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January 18, 2013
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 VISIT THE FRESNO PARISH COMMUNITY
- 112TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
This weekend, our Fresno parish community will celebrate the 112th
anniversary of Holy Trinity Church.
The Prelate will join the community in celebrating this joyous
occasion. On Sunday, January 20, His Eminence will celebrate Divine Liturgy
and deliver the sermon at Holy Trinity Church.
Immediately following Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will preside over
the 112th anniversary banquet and will deliver his message.
This annual luncheon is also an occasion to honor members of the
Church for their service.
During his visit, the Prelate will also meet with the Pastor and
Board of Trustees to discuss current and proposed projects and endeavors of
the Church.
DURING DIVINE LITURGY ON THE NAME DAY OF ST. GARABED CHURCH
LET US SERVE OUR CHURCH AND NATION WITH FAITHFULNESS, HUMILITY, AND
INTEGRITY
STATED THE PRELATE
Monday, January 14, 2013 was the Feast of St. John the Forerunner,
or Baptist, which is also the name day of St. Garabed Church of Hollywood.
On this occasion, on Sunday, January 13, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at
St. Garabed Church. Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian assisted
at the altar.
In his sermon, the Prelate exalted the life and mission of St. John
the Baptist, stating that the virtues, teachings, and martyrdom of
individuals like St. John earned them the title of saints. "St. John lived
a life of asceticism and teaching, and with his martyrdom upheld
righteousness. He baptized with water and urged the people to live
righteously. He was a courageous and just man who stood up to king Herod
bravely and with integrity, and was martyred as a result." Thus, the
Prelate noted, that which is legal is not necessarily moral.
The Prelate sermonized that the Feast of St. John and name day of
St. Garabed Church, is a call "to serve our Church, nation, and homeland
with faithfulness, humility, and integrity, and demonstrate our faith
through works."
At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy the Prelate blessed the madagh,
which was distributed to the faithful.
The annual luncheon followed at "Karapetian" Hall, presided over by
the Prelate. Among the guests in attendance were Parish Delegates, members
of the Board of Trustees, Sunday School, and Ladies Guild, Central Executive
member Mr. Khajag Dikijian, Executive Council members Dr. Navasart Kazazian
and Dr. Misak Barsamian, Board of Regents Co-Chair Mrs. Maggie Sarkuni,
members of the ARF "Karekin Njteh" Gomideh, ARS, Homenetmen, Rose and Alex
Pilibos School, Daron-Dourouperan Compatriotic Union, Raffi Cultural
Association, Sahagian School Alumni Association, and Merdinian School.
Among the sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Vahe Karapetian, Mr. and Mrs. Hagop and
Haiguhi Daglian, Mrs. Maggie Piligian, and the Aslanian family who offered
the madagh in memory of their father Kevork.
Fr. Vicken welcomed the guests and invited the Prelate to bless the
tables.
Besides being a celebratory event, the annual luncheon is also an
opportunity to recognize and honor church and community members for their
service to our collective life. This year's honorees were Archdeacon Setrag
Hovhannissian, who has served within St. Garabed Church for decades, and
Mrs. Ashkhen Ispenjian, who has been an educator for over fifty years.
Fr. Vicken presented Mrs. Ispenjian's biography and commended her
five decades of dedicated service as an Armenian teacher in Lebanon and Los
Angeles, and her life as a devoted wife to her late husband Avedis, and
nurturing mother to her children Garo and Raffi, who contribute to our
community as active members of the ARF and Homenetmen. He then invited one
of Mrs. Ispenjian's students Maral Touloumian, to convey her thoughts.
Donations were made throughout the luncheon, for which Fr. Vicken
expressed thanks on behalf of the Board of Trustees,
Fr. Vicken then invited Board of Trustees Chair Mr. Dajad Yeretsian
to present Archdeacon Setrag Hovhannissian and Mrs. Ispenjian with plaques
on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Christine Jerian-Kharmandalian presented Mrs.
Ispenjian with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of L.A. City Council
member Eric Garcetti.
Addressing the guests, Mrs. Ispenjian conveyed her gratitude to God
and her thanks to all those present, stating "in my fifty years of service,
I hope that I was able to do my utmost to educate generations of youth".
The event featured a cultural program as well with recitations,
dance, and musical performances by Pilibos School and St. Garabed Church
Sunday School students.
The luncheon concluded with the Prelate's message. His Eminence
first presented Mrs. Ispenjian with a Letter of Blessing, which was read by
Fr. Vicken. He commended Mrs. Ispenjian for her highly dedicated service
over the past fifty years, stating, "Mrs. Ashkhen took the gifts granted to
her by God, with faith and humility multiplied them, and utilized them to
further people". In conclusion, the Prelate commended also the Parish
Pastor, Delegates, Board of Trustees, and all those who faithfully serve our
Church and community.
The celebration came to a close with the Prelate's benediction and
the Cilician anthem.
PRELATE WELCOMES MEMBERS OF THE
ARMENIAN ECCLESIASTICAL BROTHERHOOD
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy representatives of the Armenian
Ecclesiastical Brotherhood. Religious Council Chair Very Rev. Fr. Muron
Aznikian participated in the meeting.
The members traditionally visit the Prelacy at the start of each
year to personally convey their New Year and Christmas well wishes to the
Prelate.
Among the issues discussed at the meeting was the importance of
instructing our youth on the doctrine of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
The Prelate commended the members for their continued and devoted
service to the Armenian Church and community and presented them with color
illustrated copies of the Lord's Prayer recently printed by the Prelacy.
CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS
Each year, the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles holds their
Annual Respect Life Mass during which a musical work titled Shantigarth
Requiem for the Unborn is presented and a Ceremony of Light is held to
remember lives lost to abortion that day in the County of Los Angeles.
H.E. Archbishop Jose Gomez has extended an invitation to the Prelate
to participate in the ceremony which will be held at the Cathedral of our
Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 19.
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate at the Mass.
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
PRELATE TO VISIT THE FRESNO PARISH COMMUNITY
- 112TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
This weekend, our Fresno parish community will celebrate the 112th
anniversary of Holy Trinity Church.
The Prelate will join the community in celebrating this joyous
occasion. On Sunday, January 20, His Eminence will celebrate Divine Liturgy
and deliver the sermon at Holy Trinity Church.
Immediately following Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will preside over
the 112th anniversary banquet and will deliver his message.
This annual luncheon is also an occasion to honor members of the
Church for their service.
During his visit, the Prelate will also meet with the Pastor and
Board of Trustees to discuss current and proposed projects and endeavors of
the Church.
DURING DIVINE LITURGY ON THE NAME DAY OF ST. GARABED CHURCH
LET US SERVE OUR CHURCH AND NATION WITH FAITHFULNESS, HUMILITY, AND
INTEGRITY
STATED THE PRELATE
Monday, January 14, 2013 was the Feast of St. John the Forerunner,
or Baptist, which is also the name day of St. Garabed Church of Hollywood.
On this occasion, on Sunday, January 13, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at
St. Garabed Church. Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian assisted
at the altar.
In his sermon, the Prelate exalted the life and mission of St. John
the Baptist, stating that the virtues, teachings, and martyrdom of
individuals like St. John earned them the title of saints. "St. John lived
a life of asceticism and teaching, and with his martyrdom upheld
righteousness. He baptized with water and urged the people to live
righteously. He was a courageous and just man who stood up to king Herod
bravely and with integrity, and was martyred as a result." Thus, the
Prelate noted, that which is legal is not necessarily moral.
The Prelate sermonized that the Feast of St. John and name day of
St. Garabed Church, is a call "to serve our Church, nation, and homeland
with faithfulness, humility, and integrity, and demonstrate our faith
through works."
At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy the Prelate blessed the madagh,
which was distributed to the faithful.
The annual luncheon followed at "Karapetian" Hall, presided over by
the Prelate. Among the guests in attendance were Parish Delegates, members
of the Board of Trustees, Sunday School, and Ladies Guild, Central Executive
member Mr. Khajag Dikijian, Executive Council members Dr. Navasart Kazazian
and Dr. Misak Barsamian, Board of Regents Co-Chair Mrs. Maggie Sarkuni,
members of the ARF "Karekin Njteh" Gomideh, ARS, Homenetmen, Rose and Alex
Pilibos School, Daron-Dourouperan Compatriotic Union, Raffi Cultural
Association, Sahagian School Alumni Association, and Merdinian School.
Among the sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Vahe Karapetian, Mr. and Mrs. Hagop and
Haiguhi Daglian, Mrs. Maggie Piligian, and the Aslanian family who offered
the madagh in memory of their father Kevork.
Fr. Vicken welcomed the guests and invited the Prelate to bless the
tables.
Besides being a celebratory event, the annual luncheon is also an
opportunity to recognize and honor church and community members for their
service to our collective life. This year's honorees were Archdeacon Setrag
Hovhannissian, who has served within St. Garabed Church for decades, and
Mrs. Ashkhen Ispenjian, who has been an educator for over fifty years.
Fr. Vicken presented Mrs. Ispenjian's biography and commended her
five decades of dedicated service as an Armenian teacher in Lebanon and Los
Angeles, and her life as a devoted wife to her late husband Avedis, and
nurturing mother to her children Garo and Raffi, who contribute to our
community as active members of the ARF and Homenetmen. He then invited one
of Mrs. Ispenjian's students Maral Touloumian, to convey her thoughts.
Donations were made throughout the luncheon, for which Fr. Vicken
expressed thanks on behalf of the Board of Trustees,
Fr. Vicken then invited Board of Trustees Chair Mr. Dajad Yeretsian
to present Archdeacon Setrag Hovhannissian and Mrs. Ispenjian with plaques
on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Christine Jerian-Kharmandalian presented Mrs.
Ispenjian with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of L.A. City Council
member Eric Garcetti.
Addressing the guests, Mrs. Ispenjian conveyed her gratitude to God
and her thanks to all those present, stating "in my fifty years of service,
I hope that I was able to do my utmost to educate generations of youth".
The event featured a cultural program as well with recitations,
dance, and musical performances by Pilibos School and St. Garabed Church
Sunday School students.
The luncheon concluded with the Prelate's message. His Eminence
first presented Mrs. Ispenjian with a Letter of Blessing, which was read by
Fr. Vicken. He commended Mrs. Ispenjian for her highly dedicated service
over the past fifty years, stating, "Mrs. Ashkhen took the gifts granted to
her by God, with faith and humility multiplied them, and utilized them to
further people". In conclusion, the Prelate commended also the Parish
Pastor, Delegates, Board of Trustees, and all those who faithfully serve our
Church and community.
The celebration came to a close with the Prelate's benediction and
the Cilician anthem.
PRELATE WELCOMES MEMBERS OF THE
ARMENIAN ECCLESIASTICAL BROTHERHOOD
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy representatives of the Armenian
Ecclesiastical Brotherhood. Religious Council Chair Very Rev. Fr. Muron
Aznikian participated in the meeting.
The members traditionally visit the Prelacy at the start of each
year to personally convey their New Year and Christmas well wishes to the
Prelate.
Among the issues discussed at the meeting was the importance of
instructing our youth on the doctrine of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
The Prelate commended the members for their continued and devoted
service to the Armenian Church and community and presented them with color
illustrated copies of the Lord's Prayer recently printed by the Prelacy.
CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS
Each year, the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles holds their
Annual Respect Life Mass during which a musical work titled Shantigarth
Requiem for the Unborn is presented and a Ceremony of Light is held to
remember lives lost to abortion that day in the County of Los Angeles.
H.E. Archbishop Jose Gomez has extended an invitation to the Prelate
to participate in the ceremony which will be held at the Cathedral of our
Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 19.
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate at the Mass.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress