December 12, 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
ALEX AND ARDA YEMENIDJIAN TO HOST
PRELATE'S CHRISTMAS DINNER
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, the Religious and
Executive Councils and Ladies Auxiliary are pleased to announce long-time
Prelacy sponsors and friends Mr. and Mrs. Alex and Arda Yemenidjian as the
main sponsors of this year's New Year and Christmas Dinner, to be held on
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Bagramian Hall in Montebello.
This year marks the 20th year that the Prelate has been leading this
endeavor, which continues to be a great success year after year owing to the
efforts of His Eminence and the encouragement of sponsors like the
Yemenidjian family.
"We express our gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Yemenidjian for graciously
assuming the main sponsorship of this beloved traditional event and for
their generosity and staunch support and friendship over the decades,"
stated the Prelate. The couple most recently sponsored "Koujakian" Hall of
St. Garabed Church in Las Vegas, along with the Fattal and Koujakian
families. "We are pleased to be a part of this special event and to lend our
support to the fulfillment of the Prelacy's spiritual, educational, and
cultural endeavors," stated the Yemenidjians.
***
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL IN MONTEBELLO
On Saturday, December 13, the Armenian Apostolic Church observes the
Feast of St. James of Nisibis. On this occasion, we congratulate our
faithful bearing the name Hagop, wishing them the blessings of health and
peace.
On Sunday, December 14, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy
Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
***
PRELATE PRESIDES OVER GRAND OPENING
OF EDGEMONT MEDICAL CLINIC
On Sunday, December 7, the grand opening of Edgemont Medical Clinic
in Hollywood took place with a prayer service and ribbon cutting ceremony
presided over by the Prelate. Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian assisted in
the service. Guests included public officials from the cities of Hollywood
and Glendale, Executive Council member Dr. Navasart Kazazian, St. Garabed
Church Board of Trustees members, and members of local sister organizations.
The Prelate congratulated the proprietors, one of whom is Deacon
Manuk Chulyan, a lifelong servant of St. Garabed Church of Hollywood,
wishing them great success in their new venture and in their valuable
service to the community.
***
ARMENIAN AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
On Thursday, December 11, the Armenian American Nurses Association
celebrated its 25th anniversary with a dinner reception held at Phoenicia
Restaurant in Glendale. Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian represented the Prelate at
the event, blessed the tables and conveyed the blessings and congratulation
of His Eminence to the Association members.
In her welcoming remarks, AANA founding President Ms. Salpy
Akaragian noted that it was the Western Prelacy which initiated the
establishment of the Armenian American Nurses Association 25 years ago
following the earthquake in Armenia. Today, the Association continues to
provide valuable services and resources to its members locally and in
Armenia. The event also included the presentation of Prof. Isabel
Kaprielian-Churchill's new book "Sisters of Mercy and Survival: Armenian
Nurses, 1900-1930".
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
ALEX AND ARDA YEMENIDJIAN TO HOST
PRELATE'S CHRISTMAS DINNER
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, the Religious and
Executive Councils and Ladies Auxiliary are pleased to announce long-time
Prelacy sponsors and friends Mr. and Mrs. Alex and Arda Yemenidjian as the
main sponsors of this year's New Year and Christmas Dinner, to be held on
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Bagramian Hall in Montebello.
This year marks the 20th year that the Prelate has been leading this
endeavor, which continues to be a great success year after year owing to the
efforts of His Eminence and the encouragement of sponsors like the
Yemenidjian family.
"We express our gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Yemenidjian for graciously
assuming the main sponsorship of this beloved traditional event and for
their generosity and staunch support and friendship over the decades,"
stated the Prelate. The couple most recently sponsored "Koujakian" Hall of
St. Garabed Church in Las Vegas, along with the Fattal and Koujakian
families. "We are pleased to be a part of this special event and to lend our
support to the fulfillment of the Prelacy's spiritual, educational, and
cultural endeavors," stated the Yemenidjians.
***
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL IN MONTEBELLO
On Saturday, December 13, the Armenian Apostolic Church observes the
Feast of St. James of Nisibis. On this occasion, we congratulate our
faithful bearing the name Hagop, wishing them the blessings of health and
peace.
On Sunday, December 14, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy
Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
***
PRELATE PRESIDES OVER GRAND OPENING
OF EDGEMONT MEDICAL CLINIC
On Sunday, December 7, the grand opening of Edgemont Medical Clinic
in Hollywood took place with a prayer service and ribbon cutting ceremony
presided over by the Prelate. Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian assisted in
the service. Guests included public officials from the cities of Hollywood
and Glendale, Executive Council member Dr. Navasart Kazazian, St. Garabed
Church Board of Trustees members, and members of local sister organizations.
The Prelate congratulated the proprietors, one of whom is Deacon
Manuk Chulyan, a lifelong servant of St. Garabed Church of Hollywood,
wishing them great success in their new venture and in their valuable
service to the community.
***
ARMENIAN AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
On Thursday, December 11, the Armenian American Nurses Association
celebrated its 25th anniversary with a dinner reception held at Phoenicia
Restaurant in Glendale. Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian represented the Prelate at
the event, blessed the tables and conveyed the blessings and congratulation
of His Eminence to the Association members.
In her welcoming remarks, AANA founding President Ms. Salpy
Akaragian noted that it was the Western Prelacy which initiated the
establishment of the Armenian American Nurses Association 25 years ago
following the earthquake in Armenia. Today, the Association continues to
provide valuable services and resources to its members locally and in
Armenia. The event also included the presentation of Prof. Isabel
Kaprielian-Churchill's new book "Sisters of Mercy and Survival: Armenian
Nurses, 1900-1930".