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April 11, 2014
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 CELEBRATE PALM SUNDAY
AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH IN ENCINO
Sunday, April 13 is Palm Sunday, the celebration of the triumphant
entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
On this occasion, the Prelate will celebrate Divine Liturgy and
deliver the sermon at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino.
During the service, the children's procession will take place,
during which the Prelate will bless the faithful. Sunday School students
will participate in the procession.
At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will conduct the
Opening of the Portals ceremony, signifying the Second Coming of Christ.
Given that His Holiness Aram I has proclaimed 2014 the "Year of the Elder",
this year's Godfather will be Kevork Atmajian, an elderly faithful.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian will
celebrate Divine Liturgy at St. Martyrs Church in Glendale.
***
PRELATE'S HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday, April 14 is the start of Holy Week. Throughout the week, the
Prelate will conduct services in various Prelacy Churches. Below is the
Prelate's Holy Week schedule.
Holy Tuesday - Remembrance of the Ten Virgins
St. Mary's Church, Glendale
Maundy Thursday
Washing of the Feet - Holy Martyrs Church, Encino
Vigil - St. Sarkis Church, Pasadena
Good Friday - Crucifixion and Burial
Holy Cross Cathedral, Montebello
Easter Eve - Lighting of Candles (Jrakalooyts)
St. Garabed Church, Hollywood
Easter - the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ
St. Mary's Church, Glendale
By the ordinance of the Prelate, Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjin will
conduct Maundy Thursday services at the North Hollywood parish, Good Friday
service at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County, Easter Eve Divine Liturgy
at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena, and will celebrate Easter Divine Liturgy
at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino.
***
EASTER PRAYER SERVICE AND WASHING OF THE FEET CEREMONY AT ARARAT HOME IN
MISSION HILLS
Throughout the year, the Prelate and Prelacy clergy members visit
Ararat Home in Mission Hills on a number of occasions to offer prayers and
conduct special services for the elderly residents. During Easter, Divine
Liturgy is celebrated at Ararat Home and Holy Communion is given to the
residents.
This year, in light of the "Year of the Elder" proclamation by His
Holiness Aram I, a unique Easter service will be held on Wednesday, April
16.
At 10:00 a.m., His Eminence will conduct a prayer service at the
nursing facility dining hall. At 10:30 a.m., the Prelate will conduct the
Washing of the Feet ceremony for the first time at Ararat Home at the Sheen
Chapel.
***
"YEAR OF THE ELDER" COMMEMORATED DURING LAST SUNRISE SERVICE-LUNCHEON AT
HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH
This past week, Lenten Sunrise and Vigil services, which were held
on Wednesday mornings and Friday evenings respectively, concluded.
On Wednesday, April 9, the last Sunrise Service of Great Lent was
conducted in Prelacy Churches. At Holy Martyrs Church in Encino, the
occasion was also a celebration of the "Year of the Elder".
By the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian participated in the Sunrise Service and delivered
the spiritual meditation, in which he called on the faithful to receive the
glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with pure hearts and spirits
having acknowledged, repented and confessed our sins during Great Lent.
The traditional luncheon followed at "Dikranian" Hall, organized
annually on this occasion by the Ladies Guild. The luncheon was hosted by
church sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Dikran and Houri Berberian.
The luncheon began with the blessing of tables by Parish Pastor Rev.
Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian, after which Ladies Guild Chair Mrs. Nancy
Bedirian welcomed the guests, thanking the hosts and the donors who
contribute to the success of the Ladies Guild's endeavors. Mrs. Bedirian
conveyed gratitude to Fr. Razmig for his guidance and support, and
appreciation to the Board of Trustees for their encouragement. In
conclusion, she thanked the guests who with their participation help keep
our traditional alive.
During lunch, guests enjoyed musical selections on the violin by Mr.
Suren Kahvejian, Chairman of the local chapter of the Armenian American
Council on Aging, and Ferrahian 6th grade student Nanor Seraydarian.
Fr. Razmig then delivered his message, first thanking the cultural
program participants for their performances and commending the Ladies Guild
members for their service to the advancement of Holy Martyrs Church. He
stated that traditionally, the Prelate presides over both the last Sunrise
Service and the luncheon; however His Eminence was in Lebanon at the time,
and so he conveyed the Prelate's blessings to the guests. Fr. Razmig stated
that each year the luncheon is dedicated to the proclamation of His Holiness
Aram I for that specific year, and so, the day's lecture would focus on the
"Year of the Elder". Thus, he introduced the keynote speaker Mr. Garo
Bedrosian, prominent educator and "St. Mesrob Mashdots" medal recipient, and
invited him to present his talk.
In his informative and interesting lecture, Mr. Bedrosian stressed
that honoring elders is an unspoken societal principle; that elders have
paid their dues through a lifetime of care, nurturing, and hard work for the
well-being of their individual families and our collective family, our
church, homeland, and nation; that Armenian elders especially grew up in
difficult circumstances in post-Genocide years, but after enduring great
hardship and challenges, they emerged triumphant, having gained humility,
appreciated the value of peace, and stronger in their faith in God and love
for one another through their life experiences. Each elder is a living
unwritten book, articulated Mr. Bedrosian, and just as an actual book is
considered a man's best friend, so too must society regard elders, as
valuable sources of knowledge and guidance, to whom we owe a great debt of
gratitude. In conclusion, on behalf of his fellow elders, Mr. Bedrosian
expressed gratitude to His Holiness Aram I for the care and attention he
dedicates to elders, and thanked the Parish Pastor, Board of Trustees, and
the Ladies Guild for organizing the luncheon.
***
CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION
On Monday, April 7th, the annual Advocacy Day organized by the
Armenian National Committee Western Region was held in Sacramento, bringing
together activists from across California to the State Capitol to join the
California State Senate and State Assembly in commemorating the Armenian
Genocide.
Each year on this occasion, the Prelate is invited to deliver the
invocation at the State Senate Genocide commemoration.
Given that His Eminence was in Lebanon at the time, Rev. Fr. Vahan
Gosdanian attended on his behalf and read the Prelate's invocation.
In the invocation, the Prelate remembered the victims of the
Armenian Genocide and also victims of all genocides, particularly the
innocent civilians being killed in Syria today, praying for God to grant
peace to the souls of the martyrs, for His protection to be upon all those
caught in the crossfire of conflicts around the world, and for a world where
people can coexist in peace, with mutual respect and tolerance for one
another.
The Prelate also thanked the public officials for designating this
time each year to honor the memory of our martyrs and for their continued
solidarity with the Armenian-American community in pursuit of our cause.
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 CELEBRATE PALM SUNDAY
AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH IN ENCINO
Sunday, April 13 is Palm Sunday, the celebration of the triumphant
entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
On this occasion, the Prelate will celebrate Divine Liturgy and
deliver the sermon at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino.
During the service, the children's procession will take place,
during which the Prelate will bless the faithful. Sunday School students
will participate in the procession.
At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will conduct the
Opening of the Portals ceremony, signifying the Second Coming of Christ.
Given that His Holiness Aram I has proclaimed 2014 the "Year of the Elder",
this year's Godfather will be Kevork Atmajian, an elderly faithful.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian will
celebrate Divine Liturgy at St. Martyrs Church in Glendale.
***
PRELATE'S HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday, April 14 is the start of Holy Week. Throughout the week, the
Prelate will conduct services in various Prelacy Churches. Below is the
Prelate's Holy Week schedule.
Holy Tuesday - Remembrance of the Ten Virgins
St. Mary's Church, Glendale
Maundy Thursday
Washing of the Feet - Holy Martyrs Church, Encino
Vigil - St. Sarkis Church, Pasadena
Good Friday - Crucifixion and Burial
Holy Cross Cathedral, Montebello
Easter Eve - Lighting of Candles (Jrakalooyts)
St. Garabed Church, Hollywood
Easter - the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ
St. Mary's Church, Glendale
By the ordinance of the Prelate, Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjin will
conduct Maundy Thursday services at the North Hollywood parish, Good Friday
service at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County, Easter Eve Divine Liturgy
at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena, and will celebrate Easter Divine Liturgy
at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino.
***
EASTER PRAYER SERVICE AND WASHING OF THE FEET CEREMONY AT ARARAT HOME IN
MISSION HILLS
Throughout the year, the Prelate and Prelacy clergy members visit
Ararat Home in Mission Hills on a number of occasions to offer prayers and
conduct special services for the elderly residents. During Easter, Divine
Liturgy is celebrated at Ararat Home and Holy Communion is given to the
residents.
This year, in light of the "Year of the Elder" proclamation by His
Holiness Aram I, a unique Easter service will be held on Wednesday, April
16.
At 10:00 a.m., His Eminence will conduct a prayer service at the
nursing facility dining hall. At 10:30 a.m., the Prelate will conduct the
Washing of the Feet ceremony for the first time at Ararat Home at the Sheen
Chapel.
***
"YEAR OF THE ELDER" COMMEMORATED DURING LAST SUNRISE SERVICE-LUNCHEON AT
HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH
This past week, Lenten Sunrise and Vigil services, which were held
on Wednesday mornings and Friday evenings respectively, concluded.
On Wednesday, April 9, the last Sunrise Service of Great Lent was
conducted in Prelacy Churches. At Holy Martyrs Church in Encino, the
occasion was also a celebration of the "Year of the Elder".
By the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian participated in the Sunrise Service and delivered
the spiritual meditation, in which he called on the faithful to receive the
glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with pure hearts and spirits
having acknowledged, repented and confessed our sins during Great Lent.
The traditional luncheon followed at "Dikranian" Hall, organized
annually on this occasion by the Ladies Guild. The luncheon was hosted by
church sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Dikran and Houri Berberian.
The luncheon began with the blessing of tables by Parish Pastor Rev.
Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian, after which Ladies Guild Chair Mrs. Nancy
Bedirian welcomed the guests, thanking the hosts and the donors who
contribute to the success of the Ladies Guild's endeavors. Mrs. Bedirian
conveyed gratitude to Fr. Razmig for his guidance and support, and
appreciation to the Board of Trustees for their encouragement. In
conclusion, she thanked the guests who with their participation help keep
our traditional alive.
During lunch, guests enjoyed musical selections on the violin by Mr.
Suren Kahvejian, Chairman of the local chapter of the Armenian American
Council on Aging, and Ferrahian 6th grade student Nanor Seraydarian.
Fr. Razmig then delivered his message, first thanking the cultural
program participants for their performances and commending the Ladies Guild
members for their service to the advancement of Holy Martyrs Church. He
stated that traditionally, the Prelate presides over both the last Sunrise
Service and the luncheon; however His Eminence was in Lebanon at the time,
and so he conveyed the Prelate's blessings to the guests. Fr. Razmig stated
that each year the luncheon is dedicated to the proclamation of His Holiness
Aram I for that specific year, and so, the day's lecture would focus on the
"Year of the Elder". Thus, he introduced the keynote speaker Mr. Garo
Bedrosian, prominent educator and "St. Mesrob Mashdots" medal recipient, and
invited him to present his talk.
In his informative and interesting lecture, Mr. Bedrosian stressed
that honoring elders is an unspoken societal principle; that elders have
paid their dues through a lifetime of care, nurturing, and hard work for the
well-being of their individual families and our collective family, our
church, homeland, and nation; that Armenian elders especially grew up in
difficult circumstances in post-Genocide years, but after enduring great
hardship and challenges, they emerged triumphant, having gained humility,
appreciated the value of peace, and stronger in their faith in God and love
for one another through their life experiences. Each elder is a living
unwritten book, articulated Mr. Bedrosian, and just as an actual book is
considered a man's best friend, so too must society regard elders, as
valuable sources of knowledge and guidance, to whom we owe a great debt of
gratitude. In conclusion, on behalf of his fellow elders, Mr. Bedrosian
expressed gratitude to His Holiness Aram I for the care and attention he
dedicates to elders, and thanked the Parish Pastor, Board of Trustees, and
the Ladies Guild for organizing the luncheon.
***
CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION
On Monday, April 7th, the annual Advocacy Day organized by the
Armenian National Committee Western Region was held in Sacramento, bringing
together activists from across California to the State Capitol to join the
California State Senate and State Assembly in commemorating the Armenian
Genocide.
Each year on this occasion, the Prelate is invited to deliver the
invocation at the State Senate Genocide commemoration.
Given that His Eminence was in Lebanon at the time, Rev. Fr. Vahan
Gosdanian attended on his behalf and read the Prelate's invocation.
In the invocation, the Prelate remembered the victims of the
Armenian Genocide and also victims of all genocides, particularly the
innocent civilians being killed in Syria today, praying for God to grant
peace to the souls of the martyrs, for His protection to be upon all those
caught in the crossfire of conflicts around the world, and for a world where
people can coexist in peace, with mutual respect and tolerance for one
another.
The Prelate also thanked the public officials for designating this
time each year to honor the memory of our martyrs and for their continued
solidarity with the Armenian-American community in pursuit of our cause.