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Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web: http://www.armenianprelacy.org/
August 28, 2014
PRELATE WILL TRAVEL TO MIDWEST
Archbishop Oshagan will be in Detroit, Michigan, this weekend where he
will deliver the opening invocation/message at the opening ceremonies
of the 81st Olympics of the Armenian Youth Federation, tomorrow,
Friday, August 29.
VICAR VISITS WHITINSVILLE
Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, held its
annual picnic on the church grounds on August 17, presided by Bishop
Anoushavan, Vicar of the Prelacy, who celebrated the Divine Liturgy
and delivered the sermon earlier. More than 600 parishioners, friends,
and townspeople enjoyed the delicious meals and the desserts that were
available to eat or take home. The parish's Sirounig Dancers, directed
by Kristi Markarian, provided entertainment. Many of the pastors of
New England parishes participated in the Blessing of the Grapes
ceremony.
Bishop Anoushavan officiates the Blessing of Grapes ceremony at Soorp
Asdvadzadzin Church.
Bishop Anoushavan and Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian with `Sirounig
Dancers,' who performed during the picnic that followed the Divine
Liturgy.
BLESSING OF GRAPES AT NURSING FACILITY
Archpriest Fr. Antranig Baljian, pastor of St. Stephen's Church in
Watertown, Massachusetts, conducted the Blessing of Grapes ceremony at
the
Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica
Plains. Participating in the ceremony was pastoral intern
Rev. Fr. Torkom Chorbajian. They were
assisted by Deacons Diran Der Khosrofian (right), and Harold Nazarian
(left), who will be ordained to the Priesthood in October.
ETERNAL FLAME REACHES PHILLY
Philadelphia's St. Gregory Church community experienced an historic
event last Thursday, August 21, when the Eternal Flame, brought from
Armenia, lit at Dzidzernagapert, was hailed by the congregants. In a
heartwarming ceremony, the Homenetmen Scouts escorted the Torch, and a
requiem service for the 1.5 million martyrs of the Armenian Genocide
was offered by Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian, pastor of St. Gregory
the Illuminator Church. The attendees were then called forth to light
their candles from the Torch's eternal flame and proceed to the
Khatchkar in the outer court to continue the Vigil Service. Ending
with the Armenian national anthem, Mer Hairenik, everyone then
gathered in Founders Hall for a reception. The arrival of the Eternal
Flame marks the beginning of events that will continue throughout this
year and into 2015, commemorating the Centennial Anniversary of the
Genocide. On Saturday evening a concert featuring Karnig Sarkissian
took place in Founders Hall to an overflow audience of 300.
MUSICAL ARMENIA APPLICATIONS
The Musical Armenia committee is accepting applications from young
Armenian musicians who would like to be featured in a concert at
Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in New York City. Those interested
should visit
the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org) or click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/syqdkb).
The Prelacy inaugurated the Musical Armenia series in 1982 in order to
promote the careers of talented young Armenian musicians from all over
the world. Since then, the annual concerts have remained faithful to
the objectives of the series. The 2015 concert will take place on
Friday, March 20. Applications should be sent no later than October
30, 2014.
ANEC SPONSORS SUCCESSFUL SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS
Twenty-three teachers from eight Armenian Saturday schools of New
York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago, came together
last Saturday, August 23 for a one-day seminar organized by the
Armenian National Education
Committee (ANEC) at the Prelacy offices in New York City.
The seminar consisted of two main speakers. Sossi Essajanian spoke on
best
practices of early childhood teaching and Anahid Garmiryan spoke about
the
challenges of bilingual education. To read more about the seminar
click here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/8qrdkb).
Participants at the ANEC seminar last Saturday.
Sossi Essajanian lecture was augmented with a PowerPoint presentation.
Vartan Matiossian, director of ANEC, introduces Anahid Garmiryan.
SIAMANTO ACADEMY WILL RESUME ITS ACTIVITIES
The Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC), jointly sponsored by
the
Prelacy and the Armenian Relief Society, sponsored for many years the
Siamanto Academy for young adults. After a recent hiatus, the Academy
is ready to resume its activities. The Academy offers courses on
Armenian history, culture, and contemporary issues. Classes will take
place on a monthly basis, every second Saturday, beginning in
September at Sts. Vartanantz Armenian
Apostolic Church (Ridgefield, New Jersey), from 2 pm-5 pm. For
additional information, please contact ANEC at
[email protected].
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, August 31, Second Sunday after the
Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, Feast of the Discovery of the
Belt of the Theotokos are: Isaiah 9:8-19; 2 Corinthians 1:1-12; Mark
4:35-40.
On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, `Let us go across
to the other side.' And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with
them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great
windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat
was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the
cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, `Teacher, do you not
care that we are perishing?' He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said
to the sea, `Peace! Be still!' Then the wind ceased, and there was a
dead calm. He said to them, `Why are you afraid? Have you still no
faith?' And they were filled with great awe and said to one another,
`Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?' (Mark
4:35-40)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/ojsdkb).
FEAST OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE BELT OF THE THEOTOKOS
This Sunday, August 31, the second Sunday after Assumption, is the
feast of the Discovery of the Belt of the Theotokos. Because there are
no relics of the Holy Mother's earthly body (she was assumed into
Heaven), her
personal belongings became the object of devotion. During the time of
the early Church, when Christians were persecuted, her possessions
were kept hidden and secret. Her belt was the first item to be
discovered in Jerusalem in the fifth century. This discovery is the
basis for one of the eight feast days in the Armenian liturgical
calendar devoted to the Holy Mother.
The religuary containg the Belt of the Virgin Mary kept at a monastery
on Mount Athos in Greece.
HOLY PROPHETS EZEKIEL, EZRA AND ZECHARIAH
Next Tuesday, September 2, the Armenian Church commemorates the Holy
Prophets Ezekiel, Ezra, and Zechariah, father of John the
Baptist. Ezekiel prophesied for about 28 years. The Book of Ezekiel,
composed of 48 chapters, is ranked third among the great prophets. It
is full of rich imagery, prophetic visions, and allegories. Ezra was a
learned and pious priest in Babylon. The Book of Ezra describes the
return to Zion following the Babylonian captivity. Zechariah, is the
father of John the Baptist. He was married to Elizabeth, and John was
born to them in their old age. The promise of a son was
conveyed to Zechariah by an angel.
ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AND JOB THE RIGHTEOUS
Next Thursday, September 4, the Armenian Church commemorates St. John
the Forerunner and Job the Righteous. St. John the Forerunner, also
known as John the Baptist (Hovhaness Mkrtich), is an important figure
in the Gospels. He is recognized as the `forerunner' (Karapet) to the
Messiah. He lived as a hermit in the desert of Judea. At the age of 30
he began to preach against the evils of the times and called for
penance and baptism
because `the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.'
Job is a good and righteous person who experiences and endures
catastrophe
after catastrophe. The phrase `the patience of Job' has entered the
English lexicon as a popular cliché. The Book of Job is one of the
five books classified as the `poetical books' of the
Bible. The central theme is the mystery of suffering. Ultimately, Job
is rewarded because `the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than
his beginning,' and `After this Job lived one hundred and forty years,
and saw his children, and his children's children, four
generations. And Job died, old and full of days.' (Job, chapter 42).
NEWS FROM THE CATHOLICOSATE
CATHOLICOS MEETS WITH SWEDISH DELEGATION
A delegation of representatives from churches in Sweden met with His
Holiness Aram I at St. Mary's Monastery in Bikfaya, Lebanon, last
week. The delegation is meeting the heads of churches in Lebanon,
Syria, and Iraq
to assess the situation of victims in the Middle East. The churches
they represent are providing humanitarian assistance to the victims of
the conflicts in the region.
After thanking them for their help and their visit, His Holiness
briefed them on the general situation, and explained in detail the
situation of Christians in Syria and Iraq. In response to their
questions, the Catholicos said that fundamentalist Islam threatens not
only the immediate victims in the region, but all Muslims as well, and
the whole world. The West must not feel safe from that threat, His
Holiness said. He said that short-term military strikes are not a
solution. Rather, there must be a plan that includes long-term
diplomacy and strategic planning in cooperation with all Muslim
countries and the establishment of participatory structures of
decision-making. In the meantime, measures must be taken to protect
human rights and the
freedom of religion and rights of minorities. `The presence of
Christians in the Middle East and Christian-Muslim dialogue and
cooperation are vital not only for the people in the region but for
the whole world. Christians will remain in the Middle East
irrespective of the conflict,' His Holiness said.
THOUSANDS OF FAITHFUL CELEBRATE
THE FEAST OF ASSUMPTION
On Saturday evening, August 16, His Holiness Aram I presided over the
Holy
Liturgy celebrated in the open air by the Prelate of Lebanon, Bishop
Shahe
Panossian, and sung by the Catholicosate's Shenorhali Choir.
On the Feast of Assumption, the Armenian Church also blesses grapes,
the fruit of the vine. Sixty-two years ago, the Catholicosate declared
the Feast
of Assumption as a day of pilgrimage to St. Mary's Church in
Bikfaya. Pilgrims arrive in Bikfaya on Friday evening, bringing with
them not only their prayers and supplications, but also offerings,
which are blessed during the Liturgy and shared with the people along
with the blessed grapes.
This year the Holy Liturgy of Assumption was special because it was
celebrated on the newly erected altar dedicated to the memory of the
Armenian Martyrs of the Genocide. At the end of the Liturgy His
Holiness anointed the new altar with Holy Muron including the Mother
and Child sculpture and the two altars on each side dedicated to
St. Gregory the Illuminator, the `Father of our Faith,' and St. Mesrob
Mashdotz, =80=9Cthe founder of our alphabet.' In his message to the
pilgrims, His Holiness said, `Pilgrimage means being on the journey
towards Salvation. The road to Salvation is difficult because of the
burden of sin we
carry with us. We make this journey with the understanding that the
Son of
God suffered in order to save us from our sins and make us children of
God. Today you have come as pilgrims to pray to God and ask the Mother
of God to intercede with His Son and grant His mercy to each of us. I
join you and
pray that God bestows upon us His grace, protects our people from all
evil
and restores justice and peace in the Middle East.'
The Catholicos took this opportunity to announce that the monastery in
Bikfaya, which was recently renovated, will now be known as
`St. Mary's Monastery in Lebanon.' He thanked the benefactors who made
the renovations possible and decorated Mr. and Mrs. Karnik and Anahid
Yacoubian with the Prince of Cilicia insignia and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
and Tamar Nazarian with the Knight of Cilicia insignia.
The large crowd gathered at the Cilician Theological Seminary in
Bikfaya, Lebanon
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
(Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee[ANEC])
Death of Frunze Dovlatyan (August 30, 1997)
Almost fifty years ago, Frunze Dovlatyan's film, `Hello, It's Me!'
(Ô²Õ¡Ö=80Õ¥Ö=82, Õ¥Õ½ Õ¥Õ´), marked a milestone in the history of
Armenian cinema.
Dovlatyan was born in Kamo (nowadays Gavar), on May 27, 1927, in a
family of actors. His father and his paternal aunt staged amateur
plays in the theater of the town. When the Dovlatyan family moved to
Yerevan, Frunze, still
a school student, started his career as an actor. He performed from
1941-1952 in the provincial theaters of Armenia and in the `Gabriel
Sundukian' academic theater of Yerevan. He graduated in 1947 from the
theatrical studio of the latter, and appeared in a few films from
1943-1958, the first being Hamo-Bek Nazarian's `David Bek'.
He moved to Moscow and graduated from the all-Soviet Cinema Institute
(VGIK) in 1959. He had already started his career as a film director
(he would still appear as an actor in several films, some of them of
his own, until the late 1980s) and directed three movies from
1958-1963 in Moscow.
Soviet movie poster for the film, Hello, It's Me.
He returned to Armenia in 1964 and the next year directed his first
film in the homeland, `Hello, It's Me,' partly based on the life of
the famous Armenian physicist Artem Alikhanian, the founder of the
Institute of Physics of Yerevan. The film started the career of famous
actor Armen Djigarkhanian and had ten million viewers in 1966. It was
nominated to the Palme d'Or in the Festival of Cannes in the same year
and won the State Prize of Armenia in 1967.
>From 1966-1969 Dovlatyan was first secretary of the Union of
Cinematographers of Armenia. He went on to direct some important films
of the last decades of Soviet Armenian cinema: `Saroyan Brothers'
(1968), =80=9CChronicle of Yerevan Days' (1972), `Live Long' (1979),
`The Solitary Walnut Tree' (1986). From 1986 he was the artistic
director of the Armenfilm studios. His last work was =80=9CYearning'
(1990), about the life of a genocide survivor who,
led by his yearning of the lost homeland, crosses the Soviet-Turkish
border during the time of Stalin.
The filmmaker was the chairman of the Tekeyan Cultural Association in
Armenia during the last three years of his life. He passed away in
1997 and was
buried in Yerevan.
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/4btdkb)
Hello, It's Me, in its entirety.
Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' can be
read on the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER
The crises in Syria, including the recent upheaval in Kessab, require
our financial assistance. Please keep this community in your prayers,
your
hearts, and your pocketbooks.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET OUR ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE ARMENIAN
COMMUNITY
IN SYRIA WHERE CONDITIONS ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT.
THE NEED IS REAL.
THE NEED IS GREAT.
DONATIONS TO THE FUND FOR SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF CAN BE MADE ON
LINE. TO DONATE NOW CLICK HERE
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/k4tdkb) AND SELECT SYRIAN
ARMENIAN RELIEF IN THE MENU. OR IF YOU PREFER YOU MAY MAIL YOUR
DONATION TO:
Armenian Prelacy
138 E. 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Checks payable to: Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief
Thank you for your help
ARMENIAN LANGUAGE CORNER
(Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee[ANEC])
Food and Lunch Are Not the Same Thing
If you are very skinny, some well-intentioned person may give you this
logical advice: `You need to eat food.' Of course, if (s)he spoke to
you in Armenian, (s)he would logically say: `Bedk e geragoor oodes'
(Õ=8AÕ§Õ¿Ö=84 Õ§ Õ¯Õ¥Ö=80Õ¡Õ¯Õ¸Ö=82Ö=80 Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ½).
There is another word for `food,' oodelik
(Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ¬Õ«Ö=84). However, the same person would not say:
=80=9CBedk e oodelik oodes' (Õ=8AÕ§Õ¿Ö=84 Õ§ Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ¬Õ«Ö=84
Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ½). The reason is that oodelik and oodes sound quite odd in
the same sentence.
Despite the fact that many people do it, the acquaintance of Mr. or
Ms. Skinny would never say: `Bedk e jash oodes' (Õ=8AÕ§Õ¿Ö=84 Õ§
Õ³Õ¡Õ· Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ½).Why? Because jash does not mean `food,' but
`meal' and, by extension, `lunch.'
Geragoor also means `meal.' If you are a child, you may announce to
your parents after finishing your meal: `Geragoors gera'
(Ô¿Õ¥Ö=80Õ¡Õ¯Õ¸Ö=82Ö=80Õ½ Õ¯Õ¥Ö=80Õ¡Õµ). You may also say `Jashs gera'
(Õ=83Õ¡Õ·Õ½ Õ¯Õ¥Ö=80Õ¡Õµ) if it is noon and you have finished
lunch. But you don't eat lunch when the sun has set, do you? At that
time of the day, `Jashs gera' would be incorrect.
In conclusion,
`Food': geragoor - oodelik
`Meal': geragoor - jash
`Lunch': jash
Let's end by listing the names of the different meals of the day:
nakhajash --- Õ¶Õ¡Õ-Õ¡Õ³Õ¡Õ· --- `breakfast'
jash --- Õ³Õ¡Õ· --- `lunch'
nakhuntrik --- Õ¶Õ¡Õ-Õ¨Õ¶Õ©Ö=80Õ«Ö=84 ---
`snack'
untrik --- Õ¨Õ¶Õ©Ö=80Õ«Ö=84 --- `dinner, supper'
Previous entries in The Armenian Language Corner can be read on the
Prelacy web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
HOVNANIAN SCHOOL SEEKS PRINCIPAL
The Hovnanian School of New Milford, New Jersey, is searching for a
new principal. The school is seeking new leadership after its
principal of 14 years, Anahid Garmiryan, accepted a position at the
Gulbenkian Foundation as the Senior Program Officer for Western
Armenian Language Support. Inquiries and requests for more information
should be directed to [email protected].
CHARLES AZNAVOUR IN NEW YORK
Charles Aznavour will perform in Madison Square Garden in New York on
Saturday, September 20, in what is being called a `farewell concert'
and `only area appearance.' Tickets are on sale now
at THEATERATMSG.COM or at 866-858-0008.
PRELATE ENJOYS AMERICA'S FAVORITE PASTIME
Ever since his student days in Princeton, Archbishop Oshagan has
enjoyed the game of Baseball, and he became an avid fan of the
Phillies. These days the Prelate does not have the time to enjoy the
thrill of being in a ballpark rooting for his team. Therefore, last
Tuesday was a special treat for him when as a guest of Peter Vosbikian
he watched the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals in Philadelphia.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 30-Concert, `Baroque & Before,' featuring Lucine Musaelian and
Joyce Chen, St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 E.
27th Street, New York City, at 5 pm.
September 6-Nareg Armenian Saturday School opening, 9 am to noon,
Sts. Vartanantz Church, 461 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
September 7-Picnic Festival, St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley,
158 Main Street, North Andover, Massachusetts, featuring musicians
Leon Janikian, Jason Naroian, Johnny Berberian, and John Arzigian;
presentation by Siroun Dance Ensemble of Central Massachusetts. 12:30
to 5:30 pm, church
grounds. Shish, losh, and chicken kebab dinners, veggie plates,
Armenian pastries, family games and activities.
September 7-St. Stephen's Church of New Britain and Hartford,
Connecticut, Annual Church Picnic after Sunday services will take
place
at The Quartette Club, 225 Wooster Street, New Britain. Armenian
music, dancing, and food.
September 7-Holy Cross Church, Troy, New York, Annual Armenian Picnic,
12pm to 4 pm. Shish Kebob dinner, Lahmajoun for sale, Armenian
pastries, live music. For info: [email protected].
September 7-Lecture `Mkhitar Heratsi,' by Dr. Gregory Kazanjian, at 1
pm, St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East 27th Street, New York
City. Organized by Cathedral and Hamazkayin of New York.
September 12-St. Hagop Church, Racine, Wisconsin, 2nd Annual
=80=9CTaste of the Mediterranean' Wine Tasting Fundraiser, 4 to 6 pm
at Uncork in downtown Racine. Event will again feature 6 wines for
tasting,
a `mezze' table, silent auction items, and 50/50 raffle. Cost of the
event is $20 per person or $35 per couple. Last year's even was a
sell-out, so get your tickets early. For tickets and/or information
contact Mary M. Olson by email ([email protected]).
September 14-St. Sarkis Church, 38-65 234th Street, Douglaston, New
York, Annual Picnic on the church grounds following church
services. Admission is free. Enjoy excellent kebabs and
salads. Terrific entertainment for everyone and special activities for
children in the `KidZone.' Music, food, and friends...a wonderful
afternoon. For information 718-224-2275.
September 14-Opening day of Sunday School at St. Asdvadzadzin Church,
Whitinsville, Massachusetts. For information contact Priscilla
Altoonian, Director, ([email protected]).
September 18, 19, 20-2014 Fall Food Festival, Soorp Khatch Church,
Bethesda, Maryland.
September 18-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey, 12th
Annual Golf Classic, River Vale Country Club, River Vale, New
Jersey. Rain or Shine. 11 am registration and Grilled Lunch Buffet; 1
pm Tee Off. Format: Shotgun Scramble (All player levels welcome). Golf
Outing Reservation: $195; limited to first 128 paid golf
reservations. Reservation includes: Grilled lunch buffet, dinner
banquet, golf, cart, and range balls. Contests and
Prizes. Sponsorships available. For information: 201-943-2950.
September 19-All Saints Church, Glenview, Illinois, 10th Annual Golf
Outing, Fox Run Golf Link, 333 Plum Grove Road, Elk Grove Village. For
information: Hagop Soulakian 847-858-7685 or [email protected].
September 20-Charles Aznavour `Farewell Concert' at The Theater,
Madison Square Garden. Only area appearance. Tickets: THEATERATMSG.COM
or 866-858-0008.
September 21-Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Church of New Britain and
Hartford, Connecticut, will host a Tea party at noon in the church
hall, 167 Tremont Street, New Britain, Connecticut. Brought back by
popular demand. Guest speaker from the Bigelow Tea Company. Goodie
bags for all. Raffle prize is being provided by Armeny Custom Jewelry
Design.
September 21-St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, `Designer Bag Bingo'
luncheon in Founders' Hall at 2 pm. Fifteen lucky
winners of designer bags, including top labels, Gucci, Prada, Fendi,
Laboutin, Judith Leiber, Chanel, and others. Join us for a fun game of
Bingo, Chinese auction, and enjoy the lavish Chanel inspired theme and
décor, along with champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. Ticket
sales limited. For reservations and information: Cissy DerHagopian
856-313-6848; Donna Walter 484-354-0388.
September 21-St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
Sunday School Picnic, 1 to 3 pm. Food, hayride, and games at Peter and
Susan Baghdasarian's farm, Uxbridge, Massachusetts. For information
contact Sunday school director Priscilla Altoonian ([email protected]).
October 3-St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Douglaston, New York, Saturday
School Dinner Dance Gala.
October 3 & 4-Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Diran Der
Khosrofian and Deacon Harold Nazarian, at Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Providence, Rhode Island, by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan.
October 11-Armenian Friends of America presents Kef 5, 7:30-12:30,
Michael's Function Hall, 12 Alpha Street, Haverhill,
Massachusetts. Tickets $50; students 21 and under, $40. Proceeds will
benefit Armenian churches of Merrimack Valley. Individually served
mezza platters and pastries; musicians, Mal Barsamian (clarinet), John
Berberian (oud), Bob Raphaelian (violin), Bruce Jigarjian (guitar),
Jason Naroian (dumbeg & vocals). Advance ticket sales only. John
Arzigian, 603-560-3826; Lucy Sirmaian, 978-683-9121; Peter Gulezian,
978-375-1616, Sandy Boroyan, 978-251-8687.
October 12-15-Prelacy Clergy Gathering for Reflection and Renewal at
St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, Elverson, Pennsylvania.
October 19-St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, His
Eminence Archbishop Oshagan will ordain sub-deacon Ara Stepanian
during the Divine Liturgy and preside over the parish's 57th Annual
Banquet.
November 7 & 8-St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, 58th
Armenian Bazaar, 10 am to 9:30 pm at Armenian Cultural & Educational
Center, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, Massachusetts. Meals served from
11:30 am to 8:30 pm (take out is available). Enjoy delicious meals,
Armenian pastries, gourmet items, arts and crafts, books, raffles,
attic treasures. For information: 617-924-7562.
November 21, 22, 23-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey,
Annual Bazaar, Food Festival, and Hantes. Mezze and Kebab dinners
(chicken, shish, luleh); dessert table and trays of home-made
delicacies; Boutique
Booths; Chinese Auction; Supervised Game Room for children;
Pre-packaged Monte, Sou Buereg, Kufteh, and Lehmejun; Take-out
available; Live Music for dancing and listening. Traditional Kavourma
dinner on Sunday served immediately after church service. For
information: 201-943-2950.
December 6-Armenian Winter Dessert Festival, Soorp Khatch Church,
Bethesda, Maryland.
December 6-St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
Annual Bazaar at Dutch Reformed Church, Whitinsvilloe, 10 am to 5 pm.
December 7-Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Church of New Britain and
Hartford, Connecticut, will host a Wine Tasting Party at noon in the
church hall, 167 Tremont Street, New Britain. A wine talk and tasting
will be provided by Taylor Brooke Winery, Woodstock, Connecticut,
owned by Linda Varjabedian Auger.
February 9-11, 2015-Ghevontiantz gathering of clergy serving the
Eastern Prelacy.
October 5-9, 2015-Clergy gathering of Eastern, Western, and Canadian
Prelacies.
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacy's web
site.
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Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web: http://www.armenianprelacy.org/
August 28, 2014
PRELATE WILL TRAVEL TO MIDWEST
Archbishop Oshagan will be in Detroit, Michigan, this weekend where he
will deliver the opening invocation/message at the opening ceremonies
of the 81st Olympics of the Armenian Youth Federation, tomorrow,
Friday, August 29.
VICAR VISITS WHITINSVILLE
Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, held its
annual picnic on the church grounds on August 17, presided by Bishop
Anoushavan, Vicar of the Prelacy, who celebrated the Divine Liturgy
and delivered the sermon earlier. More than 600 parishioners, friends,
and townspeople enjoyed the delicious meals and the desserts that were
available to eat or take home. The parish's Sirounig Dancers, directed
by Kristi Markarian, provided entertainment. Many of the pastors of
New England parishes participated in the Blessing of the Grapes
ceremony.
Bishop Anoushavan officiates the Blessing of Grapes ceremony at Soorp
Asdvadzadzin Church.
Bishop Anoushavan and Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian with `Sirounig
Dancers,' who performed during the picnic that followed the Divine
Liturgy.
BLESSING OF GRAPES AT NURSING FACILITY
Archpriest Fr. Antranig Baljian, pastor of St. Stephen's Church in
Watertown, Massachusetts, conducted the Blessing of Grapes ceremony at
the
Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica
Plains. Participating in the ceremony was pastoral intern
Rev. Fr. Torkom Chorbajian. They were
assisted by Deacons Diran Der Khosrofian (right), and Harold Nazarian
(left), who will be ordained to the Priesthood in October.
ETERNAL FLAME REACHES PHILLY
Philadelphia's St. Gregory Church community experienced an historic
event last Thursday, August 21, when the Eternal Flame, brought from
Armenia, lit at Dzidzernagapert, was hailed by the congregants. In a
heartwarming ceremony, the Homenetmen Scouts escorted the Torch, and a
requiem service for the 1.5 million martyrs of the Armenian Genocide
was offered by Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian, pastor of St. Gregory
the Illuminator Church. The attendees were then called forth to light
their candles from the Torch's eternal flame and proceed to the
Khatchkar in the outer court to continue the Vigil Service. Ending
with the Armenian national anthem, Mer Hairenik, everyone then
gathered in Founders Hall for a reception. The arrival of the Eternal
Flame marks the beginning of events that will continue throughout this
year and into 2015, commemorating the Centennial Anniversary of the
Genocide. On Saturday evening a concert featuring Karnig Sarkissian
took place in Founders Hall to an overflow audience of 300.
MUSICAL ARMENIA APPLICATIONS
The Musical Armenia committee is accepting applications from young
Armenian musicians who would like to be featured in a concert at
Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in New York City. Those interested
should visit
the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org) or click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/syqdkb).
The Prelacy inaugurated the Musical Armenia series in 1982 in order to
promote the careers of talented young Armenian musicians from all over
the world. Since then, the annual concerts have remained faithful to
the objectives of the series. The 2015 concert will take place on
Friday, March 20. Applications should be sent no later than October
30, 2014.
ANEC SPONSORS SUCCESSFUL SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS
Twenty-three teachers from eight Armenian Saturday schools of New
York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago, came together
last Saturday, August 23 for a one-day seminar organized by the
Armenian National Education
Committee (ANEC) at the Prelacy offices in New York City.
The seminar consisted of two main speakers. Sossi Essajanian spoke on
best
practices of early childhood teaching and Anahid Garmiryan spoke about
the
challenges of bilingual education. To read more about the seminar
click here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/8qrdkb).
Participants at the ANEC seminar last Saturday.
Sossi Essajanian lecture was augmented with a PowerPoint presentation.
Vartan Matiossian, director of ANEC, introduces Anahid Garmiryan.
SIAMANTO ACADEMY WILL RESUME ITS ACTIVITIES
The Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC), jointly sponsored by
the
Prelacy and the Armenian Relief Society, sponsored for many years the
Siamanto Academy for young adults. After a recent hiatus, the Academy
is ready to resume its activities. The Academy offers courses on
Armenian history, culture, and contemporary issues. Classes will take
place on a monthly basis, every second Saturday, beginning in
September at Sts. Vartanantz Armenian
Apostolic Church (Ridgefield, New Jersey), from 2 pm-5 pm. For
additional information, please contact ANEC at
[email protected].
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, August 31, Second Sunday after the
Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, Feast of the Discovery of the
Belt of the Theotokos are: Isaiah 9:8-19; 2 Corinthians 1:1-12; Mark
4:35-40.
On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, `Let us go across
to the other side.' And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with
them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great
windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat
was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the
cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, `Teacher, do you not
care that we are perishing?' He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said
to the sea, `Peace! Be still!' Then the wind ceased, and there was a
dead calm. He said to them, `Why are you afraid? Have you still no
faith?' And they were filled with great awe and said to one another,
`Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?' (Mark
4:35-40)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/ojsdkb).
FEAST OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE BELT OF THE THEOTOKOS
This Sunday, August 31, the second Sunday after Assumption, is the
feast of the Discovery of the Belt of the Theotokos. Because there are
no relics of the Holy Mother's earthly body (she was assumed into
Heaven), her
personal belongings became the object of devotion. During the time of
the early Church, when Christians were persecuted, her possessions
were kept hidden and secret. Her belt was the first item to be
discovered in Jerusalem in the fifth century. This discovery is the
basis for one of the eight feast days in the Armenian liturgical
calendar devoted to the Holy Mother.
The religuary containg the Belt of the Virgin Mary kept at a monastery
on Mount Athos in Greece.
HOLY PROPHETS EZEKIEL, EZRA AND ZECHARIAH
Next Tuesday, September 2, the Armenian Church commemorates the Holy
Prophets Ezekiel, Ezra, and Zechariah, father of John the
Baptist. Ezekiel prophesied for about 28 years. The Book of Ezekiel,
composed of 48 chapters, is ranked third among the great prophets. It
is full of rich imagery, prophetic visions, and allegories. Ezra was a
learned and pious priest in Babylon. The Book of Ezra describes the
return to Zion following the Babylonian captivity. Zechariah, is the
father of John the Baptist. He was married to Elizabeth, and John was
born to them in their old age. The promise of a son was
conveyed to Zechariah by an angel.
ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AND JOB THE RIGHTEOUS
Next Thursday, September 4, the Armenian Church commemorates St. John
the Forerunner and Job the Righteous. St. John the Forerunner, also
known as John the Baptist (Hovhaness Mkrtich), is an important figure
in the Gospels. He is recognized as the `forerunner' (Karapet) to the
Messiah. He lived as a hermit in the desert of Judea. At the age of 30
he began to preach against the evils of the times and called for
penance and baptism
because `the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.'
Job is a good and righteous person who experiences and endures
catastrophe
after catastrophe. The phrase `the patience of Job' has entered the
English lexicon as a popular cliché. The Book of Job is one of the
five books classified as the `poetical books' of the
Bible. The central theme is the mystery of suffering. Ultimately, Job
is rewarded because `the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than
his beginning,' and `After this Job lived one hundred and forty years,
and saw his children, and his children's children, four
generations. And Job died, old and full of days.' (Job, chapter 42).
NEWS FROM THE CATHOLICOSATE
CATHOLICOS MEETS WITH SWEDISH DELEGATION
A delegation of representatives from churches in Sweden met with His
Holiness Aram I at St. Mary's Monastery in Bikfaya, Lebanon, last
week. The delegation is meeting the heads of churches in Lebanon,
Syria, and Iraq
to assess the situation of victims in the Middle East. The churches
they represent are providing humanitarian assistance to the victims of
the conflicts in the region.
After thanking them for their help and their visit, His Holiness
briefed them on the general situation, and explained in detail the
situation of Christians in Syria and Iraq. In response to their
questions, the Catholicos said that fundamentalist Islam threatens not
only the immediate victims in the region, but all Muslims as well, and
the whole world. The West must not feel safe from that threat, His
Holiness said. He said that short-term military strikes are not a
solution. Rather, there must be a plan that includes long-term
diplomacy and strategic planning in cooperation with all Muslim
countries and the establishment of participatory structures of
decision-making. In the meantime, measures must be taken to protect
human rights and the
freedom of religion and rights of minorities. `The presence of
Christians in the Middle East and Christian-Muslim dialogue and
cooperation are vital not only for the people in the region but for
the whole world. Christians will remain in the Middle East
irrespective of the conflict,' His Holiness said.
THOUSANDS OF FAITHFUL CELEBRATE
THE FEAST OF ASSUMPTION
On Saturday evening, August 16, His Holiness Aram I presided over the
Holy
Liturgy celebrated in the open air by the Prelate of Lebanon, Bishop
Shahe
Panossian, and sung by the Catholicosate's Shenorhali Choir.
On the Feast of Assumption, the Armenian Church also blesses grapes,
the fruit of the vine. Sixty-two years ago, the Catholicosate declared
the Feast
of Assumption as a day of pilgrimage to St. Mary's Church in
Bikfaya. Pilgrims arrive in Bikfaya on Friday evening, bringing with
them not only their prayers and supplications, but also offerings,
which are blessed during the Liturgy and shared with the people along
with the blessed grapes.
This year the Holy Liturgy of Assumption was special because it was
celebrated on the newly erected altar dedicated to the memory of the
Armenian Martyrs of the Genocide. At the end of the Liturgy His
Holiness anointed the new altar with Holy Muron including the Mother
and Child sculpture and the two altars on each side dedicated to
St. Gregory the Illuminator, the `Father of our Faith,' and St. Mesrob
Mashdotz, =80=9Cthe founder of our alphabet.' In his message to the
pilgrims, His Holiness said, `Pilgrimage means being on the journey
towards Salvation. The road to Salvation is difficult because of the
burden of sin we
carry with us. We make this journey with the understanding that the
Son of
God suffered in order to save us from our sins and make us children of
God. Today you have come as pilgrims to pray to God and ask the Mother
of God to intercede with His Son and grant His mercy to each of us. I
join you and
pray that God bestows upon us His grace, protects our people from all
evil
and restores justice and peace in the Middle East.'
The Catholicos took this opportunity to announce that the monastery in
Bikfaya, which was recently renovated, will now be known as
`St. Mary's Monastery in Lebanon.' He thanked the benefactors who made
the renovations possible and decorated Mr. and Mrs. Karnik and Anahid
Yacoubian with the Prince of Cilicia insignia and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
and Tamar Nazarian with the Knight of Cilicia insignia.
The large crowd gathered at the Cilician Theological Seminary in
Bikfaya, Lebanon
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
(Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee[ANEC])
Death of Frunze Dovlatyan (August 30, 1997)
Almost fifty years ago, Frunze Dovlatyan's film, `Hello, It's Me!'
(Ô²Õ¡Ö=80Õ¥Ö=82, Õ¥Õ½ Õ¥Õ´), marked a milestone in the history of
Armenian cinema.
Dovlatyan was born in Kamo (nowadays Gavar), on May 27, 1927, in a
family of actors. His father and his paternal aunt staged amateur
plays in the theater of the town. When the Dovlatyan family moved to
Yerevan, Frunze, still
a school student, started his career as an actor. He performed from
1941-1952 in the provincial theaters of Armenia and in the `Gabriel
Sundukian' academic theater of Yerevan. He graduated in 1947 from the
theatrical studio of the latter, and appeared in a few films from
1943-1958, the first being Hamo-Bek Nazarian's `David Bek'.
He moved to Moscow and graduated from the all-Soviet Cinema Institute
(VGIK) in 1959. He had already started his career as a film director
(he would still appear as an actor in several films, some of them of
his own, until the late 1980s) and directed three movies from
1958-1963 in Moscow.
Soviet movie poster for the film, Hello, It's Me.
He returned to Armenia in 1964 and the next year directed his first
film in the homeland, `Hello, It's Me,' partly based on the life of
the famous Armenian physicist Artem Alikhanian, the founder of the
Institute of Physics of Yerevan. The film started the career of famous
actor Armen Djigarkhanian and had ten million viewers in 1966. It was
nominated to the Palme d'Or in the Festival of Cannes in the same year
and won the State Prize of Armenia in 1967.
>From 1966-1969 Dovlatyan was first secretary of the Union of
Cinematographers of Armenia. He went on to direct some important films
of the last decades of Soviet Armenian cinema: `Saroyan Brothers'
(1968), =80=9CChronicle of Yerevan Days' (1972), `Live Long' (1979),
`The Solitary Walnut Tree' (1986). From 1986 he was the artistic
director of the Armenfilm studios. His last work was =80=9CYearning'
(1990), about the life of a genocide survivor who,
led by his yearning of the lost homeland, crosses the Soviet-Turkish
border during the time of Stalin.
The filmmaker was the chairman of the Tekeyan Cultural Association in
Armenia during the last three years of his life. He passed away in
1997 and was
buried in Yerevan.
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/4btdkb)
Hello, It's Me, in its entirety.
Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' can be
read on the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER
The crises in Syria, including the recent upheaval in Kessab, require
our financial assistance. Please keep this community in your prayers,
your
hearts, and your pocketbooks.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET OUR ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE ARMENIAN
COMMUNITY
IN SYRIA WHERE CONDITIONS ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT.
THE NEED IS REAL.
THE NEED IS GREAT.
DONATIONS TO THE FUND FOR SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF CAN BE MADE ON
LINE. TO DONATE NOW CLICK HERE
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/kgr7e/4f4cee/k4tdkb) AND SELECT SYRIAN
ARMENIAN RELIEF IN THE MENU. OR IF YOU PREFER YOU MAY MAIL YOUR
DONATION TO:
Armenian Prelacy
138 E. 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Checks payable to: Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief
Thank you for your help
ARMENIAN LANGUAGE CORNER
(Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee[ANEC])
Food and Lunch Are Not the Same Thing
If you are very skinny, some well-intentioned person may give you this
logical advice: `You need to eat food.' Of course, if (s)he spoke to
you in Armenian, (s)he would logically say: `Bedk e geragoor oodes'
(Õ=8AÕ§Õ¿Ö=84 Õ§ Õ¯Õ¥Ö=80Õ¡Õ¯Õ¸Ö=82Ö=80 Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ½).
There is another word for `food,' oodelik
(Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ¬Õ«Ö=84). However, the same person would not say:
=80=9CBedk e oodelik oodes' (Õ=8AÕ§Õ¿Ö=84 Õ§ Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ¬Õ«Ö=84
Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ½). The reason is that oodelik and oodes sound quite odd in
the same sentence.
Despite the fact that many people do it, the acquaintance of Mr. or
Ms. Skinny would never say: `Bedk e jash oodes' (Õ=8AÕ§Õ¿Ö=84 Õ§
Õ³Õ¡Õ· Õ¸Ö=82Õ¿Õ¥Õ½).Why? Because jash does not mean `food,' but
`meal' and, by extension, `lunch.'
Geragoor also means `meal.' If you are a child, you may announce to
your parents after finishing your meal: `Geragoors gera'
(Ô¿Õ¥Ö=80Õ¡Õ¯Õ¸Ö=82Ö=80Õ½ Õ¯Õ¥Ö=80Õ¡Õµ). You may also say `Jashs gera'
(Õ=83Õ¡Õ·Õ½ Õ¯Õ¥Ö=80Õ¡Õµ) if it is noon and you have finished
lunch. But you don't eat lunch when the sun has set, do you? At that
time of the day, `Jashs gera' would be incorrect.
In conclusion,
`Food': geragoor - oodelik
`Meal': geragoor - jash
`Lunch': jash
Let's end by listing the names of the different meals of the day:
nakhajash --- Õ¶Õ¡Õ-Õ¡Õ³Õ¡Õ· --- `breakfast'
jash --- Õ³Õ¡Õ· --- `lunch'
nakhuntrik --- Õ¶Õ¡Õ-Õ¨Õ¶Õ©Ö=80Õ«Ö=84 ---
`snack'
untrik --- Õ¨Õ¶Õ©Ö=80Õ«Ö=84 --- `dinner, supper'
Previous entries in The Armenian Language Corner can be read on the
Prelacy web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
HOVNANIAN SCHOOL SEEKS PRINCIPAL
The Hovnanian School of New Milford, New Jersey, is searching for a
new principal. The school is seeking new leadership after its
principal of 14 years, Anahid Garmiryan, accepted a position at the
Gulbenkian Foundation as the Senior Program Officer for Western
Armenian Language Support. Inquiries and requests for more information
should be directed to [email protected].
CHARLES AZNAVOUR IN NEW YORK
Charles Aznavour will perform in Madison Square Garden in New York on
Saturday, September 20, in what is being called a `farewell concert'
and `only area appearance.' Tickets are on sale now
at THEATERATMSG.COM or at 866-858-0008.
PRELATE ENJOYS AMERICA'S FAVORITE PASTIME
Ever since his student days in Princeton, Archbishop Oshagan has
enjoyed the game of Baseball, and he became an avid fan of the
Phillies. These days the Prelate does not have the time to enjoy the
thrill of being in a ballpark rooting for his team. Therefore, last
Tuesday was a special treat for him when as a guest of Peter Vosbikian
he watched the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals in Philadelphia.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 30-Concert, `Baroque & Before,' featuring Lucine Musaelian and
Joyce Chen, St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 E.
27th Street, New York City, at 5 pm.
September 6-Nareg Armenian Saturday School opening, 9 am to noon,
Sts. Vartanantz Church, 461 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
September 7-Picnic Festival, St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley,
158 Main Street, North Andover, Massachusetts, featuring musicians
Leon Janikian, Jason Naroian, Johnny Berberian, and John Arzigian;
presentation by Siroun Dance Ensemble of Central Massachusetts. 12:30
to 5:30 pm, church
grounds. Shish, losh, and chicken kebab dinners, veggie plates,
Armenian pastries, family games and activities.
September 7-St. Stephen's Church of New Britain and Hartford,
Connecticut, Annual Church Picnic after Sunday services will take
place
at The Quartette Club, 225 Wooster Street, New Britain. Armenian
music, dancing, and food.
September 7-Holy Cross Church, Troy, New York, Annual Armenian Picnic,
12pm to 4 pm. Shish Kebob dinner, Lahmajoun for sale, Armenian
pastries, live music. For info: [email protected].
September 7-Lecture `Mkhitar Heratsi,' by Dr. Gregory Kazanjian, at 1
pm, St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East 27th Street, New York
City. Organized by Cathedral and Hamazkayin of New York.
September 12-St. Hagop Church, Racine, Wisconsin, 2nd Annual
=80=9CTaste of the Mediterranean' Wine Tasting Fundraiser, 4 to 6 pm
at Uncork in downtown Racine. Event will again feature 6 wines for
tasting,
a `mezze' table, silent auction items, and 50/50 raffle. Cost of the
event is $20 per person or $35 per couple. Last year's even was a
sell-out, so get your tickets early. For tickets and/or information
contact Mary M. Olson by email ([email protected]).
September 14-St. Sarkis Church, 38-65 234th Street, Douglaston, New
York, Annual Picnic on the church grounds following church
services. Admission is free. Enjoy excellent kebabs and
salads. Terrific entertainment for everyone and special activities for
children in the `KidZone.' Music, food, and friends...a wonderful
afternoon. For information 718-224-2275.
September 14-Opening day of Sunday School at St. Asdvadzadzin Church,
Whitinsville, Massachusetts. For information contact Priscilla
Altoonian, Director, ([email protected]).
September 18, 19, 20-2014 Fall Food Festival, Soorp Khatch Church,
Bethesda, Maryland.
September 18-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey, 12th
Annual Golf Classic, River Vale Country Club, River Vale, New
Jersey. Rain or Shine. 11 am registration and Grilled Lunch Buffet; 1
pm Tee Off. Format: Shotgun Scramble (All player levels welcome). Golf
Outing Reservation: $195; limited to first 128 paid golf
reservations. Reservation includes: Grilled lunch buffet, dinner
banquet, golf, cart, and range balls. Contests and
Prizes. Sponsorships available. For information: 201-943-2950.
September 19-All Saints Church, Glenview, Illinois, 10th Annual Golf
Outing, Fox Run Golf Link, 333 Plum Grove Road, Elk Grove Village. For
information: Hagop Soulakian 847-858-7685 or [email protected].
September 20-Charles Aznavour `Farewell Concert' at The Theater,
Madison Square Garden. Only area appearance. Tickets: THEATERATMSG.COM
or 866-858-0008.
September 21-Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Church of New Britain and
Hartford, Connecticut, will host a Tea party at noon in the church
hall, 167 Tremont Street, New Britain, Connecticut. Brought back by
popular demand. Guest speaker from the Bigelow Tea Company. Goodie
bags for all. Raffle prize is being provided by Armeny Custom Jewelry
Design.
September 21-St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, `Designer Bag Bingo'
luncheon in Founders' Hall at 2 pm. Fifteen lucky
winners of designer bags, including top labels, Gucci, Prada, Fendi,
Laboutin, Judith Leiber, Chanel, and others. Join us for a fun game of
Bingo, Chinese auction, and enjoy the lavish Chanel inspired theme and
décor, along with champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. Ticket
sales limited. For reservations and information: Cissy DerHagopian
856-313-6848; Donna Walter 484-354-0388.
September 21-St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
Sunday School Picnic, 1 to 3 pm. Food, hayride, and games at Peter and
Susan Baghdasarian's farm, Uxbridge, Massachusetts. For information
contact Sunday school director Priscilla Altoonian ([email protected]).
October 3-St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Douglaston, New York, Saturday
School Dinner Dance Gala.
October 3 & 4-Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Diran Der
Khosrofian and Deacon Harold Nazarian, at Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Providence, Rhode Island, by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan.
October 11-Armenian Friends of America presents Kef 5, 7:30-12:30,
Michael's Function Hall, 12 Alpha Street, Haverhill,
Massachusetts. Tickets $50; students 21 and under, $40. Proceeds will
benefit Armenian churches of Merrimack Valley. Individually served
mezza platters and pastries; musicians, Mal Barsamian (clarinet), John
Berberian (oud), Bob Raphaelian (violin), Bruce Jigarjian (guitar),
Jason Naroian (dumbeg & vocals). Advance ticket sales only. John
Arzigian, 603-560-3826; Lucy Sirmaian, 978-683-9121; Peter Gulezian,
978-375-1616, Sandy Boroyan, 978-251-8687.
October 12-15-Prelacy Clergy Gathering for Reflection and Renewal at
St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, Elverson, Pennsylvania.
October 19-St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, His
Eminence Archbishop Oshagan will ordain sub-deacon Ara Stepanian
during the Divine Liturgy and preside over the parish's 57th Annual
Banquet.
November 7 & 8-St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, 58th
Armenian Bazaar, 10 am to 9:30 pm at Armenian Cultural & Educational
Center, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, Massachusetts. Meals served from
11:30 am to 8:30 pm (take out is available). Enjoy delicious meals,
Armenian pastries, gourmet items, arts and crafts, books, raffles,
attic treasures. For information: 617-924-7562.
November 21, 22, 23-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey,
Annual Bazaar, Food Festival, and Hantes. Mezze and Kebab dinners
(chicken, shish, luleh); dessert table and trays of home-made
delicacies; Boutique
Booths; Chinese Auction; Supervised Game Room for children;
Pre-packaged Monte, Sou Buereg, Kufteh, and Lehmejun; Take-out
available; Live Music for dancing and listening. Traditional Kavourma
dinner on Sunday served immediately after church service. For
information: 201-943-2950.
December 6-Armenian Winter Dessert Festival, Soorp Khatch Church,
Bethesda, Maryland.
December 6-St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
Annual Bazaar at Dutch Reformed Church, Whitinsvilloe, 10 am to 5 pm.
December 7-Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Church of New Britain and
Hartford, Connecticut, will host a Wine Tasting Party at noon in the
church hall, 167 Tremont Street, New Britain. A wine talk and tasting
will be provided by Taylor Brooke Winery, Woodstock, Connecticut,
owned by Linda Varjabedian Auger.
February 9-11, 2015-Ghevontiantz gathering of clergy serving the
Eastern Prelacy.
October 5-9, 2015-Clergy gathering of Eastern, Western, and Canadian
Prelacies.
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site.
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