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July 5, 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 PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH ON THE FEAST
OF TRANSFIGURATION
Sunday, July 7, 2013 is the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
On this day, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will
preside over Divine Liturgy at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County.
Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by newly-appointed parish pastor
Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian. Fr. Karekin was recently appointed pastor of
Forty Martyrs Church, and began his service on Monday, July 1st. This will
be his first Divine Liturgy as pastor of Forty Martyrs. During the service,
the Prelate will officially introduce Fr. Karekin to the parish community.
BENEFACTOR GEORGE TUMANJAN ON BEHALF OF HIS HOLINESS
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, visited benefactor Mr. George Tumanjan to present the Pontifical
Encyclical of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and "Knight of Cilicia" medal,
which was bestowed upon him in response to a request by the Prelate. Holy
Cross Cathedral Pastor Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian and Board of Trustees Chair
Mrs. Goharik Gabriel joined in the visit. Tumanjan family members were also
present for the presentation.
Mr. George Tumanjan has dedicated his life to helping others and to
doing God's work. For over five decades, has served humbly and selflessly,
in the example of a true Christian. He has served the Armenian Apostolic
Church and particularly Holy Cross Church and later Cathedral for over fifty
years. Through his membership on the Board of Trustees, Finance, and
Construction Committees, he facilitated the construction of Holy Cross
Cathedral in 1981. His desire to have young parishioners gather for various
activities inspired him to build the "Tumanjan Youth Center".
Mr. George Tumanjan's philanthropic efforts are numerous. Earlier
this year he surprised everyone by generously donating the entire cost of
the Cathedral renovation. Several years ago he contributed the funds for
the renovation of the youth center which bears his name. His generosity
extends beyond the church to family, friends, employees, and various
organizations. He is known in the Armenian and non-Armenian community
alike as a humanitarian, and has been honored by the Boy Scouts of America
and the YMCA as man of the year.
In recognition and appreciation of his lifetime of devoted service
and benevolence, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I has awarded Mr. George
Tumanjan the "Knight of Cilicia" honor and medal.
PRELATE TO DELIVER HIS MESSAGE AT NAVASARTIAN CLOSING CEREMONY
The 38th Navasartian games and festival will begin on Wednesday,
July 3rd and conclude on Saturday, July 6 with the closing ceremony, which
features the parade of athletes and scouts and the distribution of
championship trophies.
The Prelate will attend the closing ceremony and deliver his
message.
On Friday, July 5, the Prelate will visit the booths and convey his
blessings. Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian will accompany the Prelate on
both occasions.
The Navasartian Victory Ball was held on Saturday, June 29. Rev.
Fr. Vazken Atmajian represented the Prelate and conveyed the blessings and
well wishes of His Eminence to the Homenetmen family, including this year's
"Exemplary Homenetmen Member" Zareh Ekmekjian and Honorary Presidents Mr.
and Mrs. Sako and Alin Nourian.
PRELATE WELCOMES CENTRAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER
DR. DERTAD MANGUIKIAN
On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed newly re-elected Catholicosate Central Executive member
Dr. Dertad Manguikian, who is on a visit from the Eastern United States.
Dr. Manguikian was accompanied by Prelacy Executive Council member and
long-time friend Mr. Vahan Bezdikian
The Prelate and guests discussed issues of mutual concern to the
Armenian communities of both the Eastern and Western United States and
spiritual services offered to faithful and new generations in particular,
reflected on the Catholicosate General Assembly in which they all
participated a month prior, and reaffirmed the allegiance and service of the
Prelacies to the Holy See of Cilicia.
PRELATE WELCOMES FR. RAPHAEL ANDONIAN OF THE ARMENIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed Very Rev. Fr. Raphael Andonian, Pastor of Holy Cross
Armenian Catholic Church of Boston. Fr. Raphael also bears the title
Chancellor of the Armenian Catholic Church of the United States and Canada.
The conversation centered on the spiritual service offered to
Armenian faithful in the United States as well as general concerns of the
community. The Prelate and Fr. Raphael also shared information on the
endeavors and mission of their respective Churches.
On Sunday, June 30 Fr. Raphael visited the new St. Garabed Church of
Las Vegas, where he attended Divine Liturgy and was acquainted with the
community by Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Avedis Torossian and Parish
Council.
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 FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH ON THE FEAST
OF TRANSFIGURATION
Sunday, July 7, 2013 is the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
On this day, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will
preside over Divine Liturgy at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County.
Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by newly-appointed parish pastor
Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian. Fr. Karekin was recently appointed pastor of
Forty Martyrs Church, and began his service on Monday, July 1st. This will
be his first Divine Liturgy as pastor of Forty Martyrs. During the service,
the Prelate will officially introduce Fr. Karekin to the parish community.
BENEFACTOR GEORGE TUMANJAN ON BEHALF OF HIS HOLINESS
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, visited benefactor Mr. George Tumanjan to present the Pontifical
Encyclical of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and "Knight of Cilicia" medal,
which was bestowed upon him in response to a request by the Prelate. Holy
Cross Cathedral Pastor Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian and Board of Trustees Chair
Mrs. Goharik Gabriel joined in the visit. Tumanjan family members were also
present for the presentation.
Mr. George Tumanjan has dedicated his life to helping others and to
doing God's work. For over five decades, has served humbly and selflessly,
in the example of a true Christian. He has served the Armenian Apostolic
Church and particularly Holy Cross Church and later Cathedral for over fifty
years. Through his membership on the Board of Trustees, Finance, and
Construction Committees, he facilitated the construction of Holy Cross
Cathedral in 1981. His desire to have young parishioners gather for various
activities inspired him to build the "Tumanjan Youth Center".
Mr. George Tumanjan's philanthropic efforts are numerous. Earlier
this year he surprised everyone by generously donating the entire cost of
the Cathedral renovation. Several years ago he contributed the funds for
the renovation of the youth center which bears his name. His generosity
extends beyond the church to family, friends, employees, and various
organizations. He is known in the Armenian and non-Armenian community
alike as a humanitarian, and has been honored by the Boy Scouts of America
and the YMCA as man of the year.
In recognition and appreciation of his lifetime of devoted service
and benevolence, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I has awarded Mr. George
Tumanjan the "Knight of Cilicia" honor and medal.
PRELATE TO DELIVER HIS MESSAGE AT NAVASARTIAN CLOSING CEREMONY
The 38th Navasartian games and festival will begin on Wednesday,
July 3rd and conclude on Saturday, July 6 with the closing ceremony, which
features the parade of athletes and scouts and the distribution of
championship trophies.
The Prelate will attend the closing ceremony and deliver his
message.
On Friday, July 5, the Prelate will visit the booths and convey his
blessings. Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian will accompany the Prelate on
both occasions.
The Navasartian Victory Ball was held on Saturday, June 29. Rev.
Fr. Vazken Atmajian represented the Prelate and conveyed the blessings and
well wishes of His Eminence to the Homenetmen family, including this year's
"Exemplary Homenetmen Member" Zareh Ekmekjian and Honorary Presidents Mr.
and Mrs. Sako and Alin Nourian.
PRELATE WELCOMES CENTRAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER
DR. DERTAD MANGUIKIAN
On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed newly re-elected Catholicosate Central Executive member
Dr. Dertad Manguikian, who is on a visit from the Eastern United States.
Dr. Manguikian was accompanied by Prelacy Executive Council member and
long-time friend Mr. Vahan Bezdikian
The Prelate and guests discussed issues of mutual concern to the
Armenian communities of both the Eastern and Western United States and
spiritual services offered to faithful and new generations in particular,
reflected on the Catholicosate General Assembly in which they all
participated a month prior, and reaffirmed the allegiance and service of the
Prelacies to the Holy See of Cilicia.
PRELATE WELCOMES FR. RAPHAEL ANDONIAN OF THE ARMENIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed Very Rev. Fr. Raphael Andonian, Pastor of Holy Cross
Armenian Catholic Church of Boston. Fr. Raphael also bears the title
Chancellor of the Armenian Catholic Church of the United States and Canada.
The conversation centered on the spiritual service offered to
Armenian faithful in the United States as well as general concerns of the
community. The Prelate and Fr. Raphael also shared information on the
endeavors and mission of their respective Churches.
On Sunday, June 30 Fr. Raphael visited the new St. Garabed Church of
Las Vegas, where he attended Divine Liturgy and was acquainted with the
community by Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Avedis Torossian and Parish
Council.