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PRESS OFFICE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Contact: Chris Zakian
Tel: (212) 686-0710 or (973) 943-8697
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
** TOP STORY May 29, 2014
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Ascension
James Tissot's "The Ascension" (1886-1894).
** Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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Today, May 29, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the
Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The day marks the ascent of our
Lord into heaven, on the 40th day after his resurrection.
In the Bible, the opening chapter of the Book of Acts presents the
classic account of Christ's ascension, where Jesus preaches to the
disciples on the Mount of Olives, and then, `while they beheld, he was
taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight' (Acts
1:9). Luke (who is also the author of Acts) in the closing verses of
his gospel reports that `while [Jesus] blessed them, he was parted
from them, and carried up into heaven' (Lk 24:51). St. Paul gives us
the earliest reference to Christ's presence in heaven, in his Epistle
to the Romans (Rom 10:5-7).
The Feast of the Ascension (`Hampartsoum' in Armenian) has been
celebrated in the universal church since ancient times. Modern
scholarship traces its observance to the 4th century. The Nicene Creed
(A.D. 325), chanted in the Armenian Church during every Divine
Liturgy, asserts that Christ `ascended into heaven with the same body
and sat at the right hand of the Father.'
Today, a sanctuary on the Mount of Olives marks the place where the
Ascension of our Lord occurred; for centuries the Brotherhood of
St. James at the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has held a vespers
service and vigil in the sanctuary on the eve of the Feast of the
Ascension.
Click here
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to learn more about the feast day.
Holy Land
** Young Pilgrims to Depart for Holy Land
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A group of 29 youth leaders from 27 parishes throughout the Eastern
Diocese will set out on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Sunday, June
1.
The pilgrimage will be led by Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian. The Primate will be assisted by the Rev. Fr. Hovsep
Karapetyan, pastor of St. Mary Church of Washington, DC; Maria
Derderian, youth minister at St. James Church of Watertown, MA, and
St. Nersess seminarian Arpi Nakashian.
The young pilgrims will visit the Church of the Nativity of Christ in
Bethlehem, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, and the
Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, among other great sites of
biblical history. They will learn about the Armenian presence in the
Holy Land, and explore ways to strengthen their leadership roles at
the parish and Diocesan levels. The trip will run through June 10.
Look for a daily account of the group's experiences, with photos,
beginning Monday in the blog spot on the homepage of the Diocesan
website.
** Scripture of the Week
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Acts 23:12-25
1 Jn 5:13-21
Jn 12:12-23
** Prayer of the Week
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I glorify you, God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and give
thanks to him who has kept me in peace this night, to him who has led
me from darkness to light, from death to life, from ignorance to the
knowledge of his truth. Amen.
** Upcoming Saints & Feasts
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29 May: Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ
1 June: Second Palm Sunday
** CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
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His Holiness Karekin II and His Holiness Aram I
His Holiness Aram I and His Holiness Karekin II place wreaths at the
Sardarabad monument in Armenia.
** Armenia Prepares to Observe Genocide Centennial
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Preparations are underway in Armenia for the commemoration of the 100
years since the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
This week His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of
All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House
of Cilica, attended a meeting of the committee in Armenia coordinating
the commemoration events. Also in attendance at the meeting were
Armenia's President Serge Sargsyan, President of Nagorno-Karabagh Bako
Sahakyan, and His Beatitude Nerses Bedros XIX, Patriarch of the
Armenian Catholic Church.
`The centennial of the Armenian Genocide is an opportunity for us to
come together as a nation, to honor the heroic sacrifices of our
martyrs,' His Holiness Karekin II said in his address to the
committee. `It is an occasion to celebrate our Armenian Christian
identity, to reaffirm our commitment to building up a strong and
independent Armenia, and to reinforce the bonds of brotherly love that
unite all of our communities across the world.'
Among the topics discussed at the meeting were the construction of a
new Komitas Museum in Yerevan, the renovation of the Dzidzernagapert
memorial, and the expansion of the Armenian Genocide Museum.
Earlier in the week, His Holiness Karekin II welcomed His Holiness
Aram I to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, where they led a prayer
service. On May 28, the 96th anniversary of the establishment of
Armenia's first republic, they visited the Sardarabad monument, where
the Armenian forces stopped the advance of the Ottoman army in
1918. They were joined by Patriarch Nerses Bedros XIX, President
Sargsyan, and President Sahakyan. A requiem service was held for those
who fell in the great battle.
Click here
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to view photos of this week's events.
** DIOCESAN NEWS
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Holy Etchmiadzin
** Catholicos Congratulates Primate
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This week, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, sent a congratulatory letter to
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian on the occasion of the latter's
re-election as Primate of the Eastern Diocese.
`We congratulate you and the Diocesan delegates, and approve your
election with our blessings,' wrote His Holiness. `We are confident
that you will productively continue your important, dutiful mission,
for the glory of God and for the prosperity of your Diocese and our
holy Apostolic church.'
Catholicos Karekin concluded by exhorting continued support of the
Primate from `the dedicated clergy and faithful of the Eastern
Diocese.'
Archbishop Barsamian was re-elected to a seventh term of service as
Primate on May 2, during the annual Diocesan Assembly, which met this
year in New York City. His Holiness' letter was the final element of
the election process: according to the Diocesan Bylaws, the candidate
chosen by the Diocesan Assembly becomes the duly constituted Primate
upon confirmation by the Catholicos of All Armenians.
Saro Kalayjian
Saro Kalayjian will graduate from St. Nersess Seminary on Friday.
** St. Nersess Seminary Graduation to be Held Friday
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On Friday, May 30, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary will celebrate the
graduation of sub-deacon Saro Kalayjian.
Sub-deacon Saro grew up attending St. Mary Church of Washington, DC,
where his father, the Rev. Fr. Vertanes Kalayjian, served as a pastor
for many years. He entered St. Nersess Seminary in 2010 to pursue a
master of divinity degree and to prepare for the priesthood in the
Armenian Church.
The graduation ceremony will begin with a vespers service at 4 p.m. in
the seminary chapel. A reception will follow. The public is welcome to
attend. For information, call the seminary at (914) 636-2003.
Holy Cross Church in Van
Holy Cross Church, a precious jewel of Armenian architecture, on
Aghtamar island in Lake Van.
** 2014 Pilgrimage to Historic Armenia
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Registration is open for the Eastern Diocese's pilgrimage to historic
Armenia, scheduled for September 3 to 15, 2014.
Participants will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Church on
the island of Aghtamar, and take part in prayer services at the
St. Giragos Armenian Church of Dikranagert and the St. Gregory Church
in Kayseri.
The pilgrimage also includes visits to other cities of historic
Armenia=80'Kharpert, Malatya, and Sepastia, and other locales. The
journey will include a stop in Istanbul, where pilgrims will visit the
Armenian Patriarchate.
Click here
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to view a flyer for registration information. To view a short film
about the Diocese's 2012 pilgrimage to historic Armenia, click here
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.
Tatev monastery, Armenia
The monastery of Datev in Armenia.
** FAR Young Professionals Trip
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The Fund for Armenian Relief's project director Arto Vorperian
recently gave an interview about FAR's upcoming Young Professionals
Trip. Mr. Vorperian, who has been leading the trip since its inception
19 years ago, discussed the mission and history of the program. Click
here
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to read the interview on FAR's blog.
The trip is an ideal opportunity for young professionals between the
ages of 23 and 40 to travel to Armenia as a group, and to go beyond a
tourist's itinerary to learn firsthand about Armenia's place in the
world. Participants visit FAR's projects, engage in dialogue with
religious and government leaders, and gain an understanding of how
Armenia's future is being shaped with the support of the diaspora.
For the first time in its history, the Fund for Armenian Relief's
Young Professionals Trip is offering prospective travelers several
travel options to choose from. In addition to the basic tour of
Armenia, which runs from July 7 to 14, participants can extend their
trip by adding a week either in historic Armenia (July 14 to 19) or
Nagorno-Karabagh (July 15 to 19).
Click here
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to learn more about this year's program, or contact Arto Vorperian at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for information.
** PARISH NEWS
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Mesrob Mashdots Blvd in Providence
Fr. Shnork Souin and Mayor Angel Tavares hold up the new street sign.
** Providence Street Named After Mesrob Mashdots
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On Sunday, May 4, Providence Mayor Angel Tavares visited the city's
Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church. Following the celebration of
the Divine Liturgy, the Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin, parish pastor, blessed
Mayor Tavares and offered a prayer for the city of Providence and the
state of Rhode Island.
The mayor renamed Jefferson Street-the home of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob
Church-Mesrob Mashdots Boulevard. A new sign was dedicated on this
occasion, and Mayor Tavares spoke about the contributions of the
Armenian community.
The mayor's visit was one of a series of events the parish has planned
to observe its 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration will
culminate in June with a weekend of services and events (see the
events section below).
St. Stepanos Church, Elberon, NJ
Fr. Daniel Karadjian congratulates Aida Kado, recipient of the
parish's "Mother and Woman of the Year Award."
** Mother's Day Dinner in Elberon
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On Saturday, May 14, St. Stepanos Church of Elberon, NJ, hosted a
Mother's Day dinner and presented its `Mother and Woman of the Year
Award' to parish council chair Aida Kado.
Master of ceremonies Krikor Toufayan welcomed parishioners and guests
to the dinner. Students of the parish Armenian School gave several
performances. Altar server Maurice Lahham surprised the audience with
a piano recital and sang a song accompanied by his piano teacher.
Roberta Ervine, professor of Armenian Studies at St. Nersess Armenian
Seminary in New Rochelle, NY, gave a presentation titled `Armenian
Mothers of Faith.' She spoke about the ancient Armenian city of Ani,
the role of women during that period, and the significance of
motherhood in Armenian culture.
Fr. Daniel Karadjian, parish pastor, spoke about the honoree's
devotion to the church. Letters of congratulations were read from
clergy and guests who could not be present at the May 14
event. Mrs. Kado's children spoke with love and respect about their
mother, and several parishioners reflected on her many contributions
to St. Stepanos Church.
The event was chaired by Yn. Mariam Karadjian, and sponsored by the
Lahham family. Click here
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to view photos.
Upcoming events
** Upcoming Parish Events
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St. Mary Church | Livingston, NJ
St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will host pianist Karine Poghosyan
in concert on Saturday, May 31. The concert will be held in the
church's Toufayan Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
St. Mary Church will host a golf outing on Thursday, June 5, at the
Rock Spring Club in West Orange, NJ. The day begins at 11:30 a.m. and
concludes with a reception and dinner scheduled for 5:30
p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here
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to download a flyer and registration form.
St. Leon Church | Fair Lawn, NJ
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will host its annual picnic on
Sunday, June 1, from 12 to 5 p.m., on church grounds. In the spirit of
the traditional Armenian tashtahantes (open-country feast), the menu
will include chicken, lamb or luleh kebab with salad, boureg, and
pilaf. The Michael Gostanian ensemble will perform. Click here
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to view a flyer for information, or call the church office at (201)
791-2862.
St. Leon Church will host an evening with young Armenian filmmakers
from Columbia University on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. View
screenings of five short films and hear from the directors. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church | White Plains, NY
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will host its
annual picnic on Sunday, June 8, from 12 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music by the
John Vartan Ensemble, homemade Armenian mezze and pastries, luleh and
chicken kebab, raffles, and other activities. Click here
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to view a flyer for information, or call (914) 428-2595.
St. James Church | Watertown, MA
St. James Church of Watertown, MA, will host its annual picnic and
Armenian Festival on Sunday, June 8, on church grounds. Enjoy Armenian
food, live music, activities for children, and more. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
St. Peter Church | Watervliet, NY
St. Peter Church of Watervliet, NY, will host its annual Armenian
Festival on June 7 and 8, on church grounds. Enjoy kebob meals, music
by the John Berberian Ensemble, cooking demonstrations, church tours,
carnival games for children, and more during this weekend-long
event. Click here
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to visit the parish website for information, or call the church office
at (518) 274-3673.
Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church | Providence, RI
The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church of Providence,
RI, will host its annual Children's Talent Show on Saturday, May 31,
at 7 p.m. in the church's Egavian Cultural Center. Enjoy performances
by the Nazeli Dance Group, art exhibitions of student work, and
more. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
The centennial celebration at Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church will
culminate the weekend of June 13. On Friday, June 13, Maestro
Konstantin Petrossian will lead the Armenian chorales and orchestra of
Rhode Island and Greater Worcester in a concert celebrating a century
of faith, hope, and light. The concert will be held in Cranston, RI,
and will feature soloists from Armenia, Rhode Island, Massachusetts,
and New York. Click here
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for information.
On Saturday, June 14, the parish will host a gala banquet at the
Marriott Hotel in Providence. The mistress of ceremonies will be Rhode
Island State Representative Katherine Kazarian. The Rev. Fr. Mardiros
Chevian, dean of St. Nersess Seminary, will give the keynote
address. On Sunday, June 15, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan
Primate, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. A centennial khatchar will
be dedicated after the service.
** YOUTH NEWS
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ACYOA Assembly and Sports Weekend
ACYOA Central Council members with Archbishop Barsamian at the General
Assembly.
** ACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend
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Youth and clergy from across the Eastern Diocese gathered in New York
City last weekend for the 68th annual ACYOA General Assembly.
The two-day meeting, held May 22-23 at the Diocesan Center in
Manhattan, and the annual Sports Weekend activities that followed,
were hosted by the ACYOA chapter of Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside,
NY. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, presided over the
General Assembly and delivered a message to delegates on Friday
morning.
More than 500 people took part in Sports Weekend activities, which
included a cruise on the Hudson River and the annual awards
banquet. On Sunday, May 25, the Rev. Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan celebrated
the Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyrs Church in Bayside, NY. Archbishop
Yeghishe Gizirian blessed the new ACYOA Central Council during an
installation service following the Divine Liturgy.
Click on the following links to read more
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ACYOA Hye Mrtsoom
ACYOA Juniors make sandwiches for a local shelter during last
weekend's Hye M'rtsoom program.
** St. James Church Hosts Hye M'rtsoom
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ACYOA Juniors gathered over Memorial Day weekend at St. James Church
of Watertown, MA, for the 39th annual Hye M'rtsoom program. The parish
hosted a record-breaking 248 participants from 16 parishes across the
Diocese.
The Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian, pastor of St. James Church; Yn. Natasha
Aljalian; and St. James youth minister Maria Derderian worked
alongside dedicated community members to ensure the success of the
weekend.
All events were held at the St. James Church's Charles Mosesian
Cultural and Youth Center, and participants were housed with local
families. Jennifer Morris, the Diocese's director of Youth and Young
Adult Ministries, was present throughout the weekend, and delivered
the =80=9CInsights' message at the conclusion of the morning service
on Saturday. The service was led by the Rev. Fr. Vasken Kouzouian,
pastor of Holy Trinity Church of Cambridge, MA.
On Sunday, May 25, the Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Diocesan
Vicar, celebrated the Divine Liturgy. His sermon focused on the
weekend's theme of `Find Your Greatness.' On Sunday evening,
participants gathered for a banquet and dance.
Click on the following links for a complete list of sports winners
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from Hye M'rtsoom.
** EVENTS
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Clash
** Summer Concert on the Cathedral Plaza
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St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral will host `A Night Under the Stars'
featuring the Huyser Music Ensemble on Friday, June 6, on the
cathedral plaza. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
The evening's program-`Project 2 Clash'=80'will feature a `clash' of
different musical instruments, talents, and genres. It will include
Armenian pop and folk music, contemporary jazz, and Spanish guitar
music.
Click here
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to view a flyer for ticket information, or visit www.huysermusic.org
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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Contact: Chris Zakian
Tel: (212) 686-0710 or (973) 943-8697
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
** TOP STORY May 29, 2014
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Ascension
James Tissot's "The Ascension" (1886-1894).
** Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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Today, May 29, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the
Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The day marks the ascent of our
Lord into heaven, on the 40th day after his resurrection.
In the Bible, the opening chapter of the Book of Acts presents the
classic account of Christ's ascension, where Jesus preaches to the
disciples on the Mount of Olives, and then, `while they beheld, he was
taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight' (Acts
1:9). Luke (who is also the author of Acts) in the closing verses of
his gospel reports that `while [Jesus] blessed them, he was parted
from them, and carried up into heaven' (Lk 24:51). St. Paul gives us
the earliest reference to Christ's presence in heaven, in his Epistle
to the Romans (Rom 10:5-7).
The Feast of the Ascension (`Hampartsoum' in Armenian) has been
celebrated in the universal church since ancient times. Modern
scholarship traces its observance to the 4th century. The Nicene Creed
(A.D. 325), chanted in the Armenian Church during every Divine
Liturgy, asserts that Christ `ascended into heaven with the same body
and sat at the right hand of the Father.'
Today, a sanctuary on the Mount of Olives marks the place where the
Ascension of our Lord occurred; for centuries the Brotherhood of
St. James at the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has held a vespers
service and vigil in the sanctuary on the eve of the Feast of the
Ascension.
Click here
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to learn more about the feast day.
Holy Land
** Young Pilgrims to Depart for Holy Land
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A group of 29 youth leaders from 27 parishes throughout the Eastern
Diocese will set out on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Sunday, June
1.
The pilgrimage will be led by Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian. The Primate will be assisted by the Rev. Fr. Hovsep
Karapetyan, pastor of St. Mary Church of Washington, DC; Maria
Derderian, youth minister at St. James Church of Watertown, MA, and
St. Nersess seminarian Arpi Nakashian.
The young pilgrims will visit the Church of the Nativity of Christ in
Bethlehem, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, and the
Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, among other great sites of
biblical history. They will learn about the Armenian presence in the
Holy Land, and explore ways to strengthen their leadership roles at
the parish and Diocesan levels. The trip will run through June 10.
Look for a daily account of the group's experiences, with photos,
beginning Monday in the blog spot on the homepage of the Diocesan
website.
** Scripture of the Week
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Acts 23:12-25
1 Jn 5:13-21
Jn 12:12-23
** Prayer of the Week
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I glorify you, God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and give
thanks to him who has kept me in peace this night, to him who has led
me from darkness to light, from death to life, from ignorance to the
knowledge of his truth. Amen.
** Upcoming Saints & Feasts
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29 May: Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ
1 June: Second Palm Sunday
** CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
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His Holiness Karekin II and His Holiness Aram I
His Holiness Aram I and His Holiness Karekin II place wreaths at the
Sardarabad monument in Armenia.
** Armenia Prepares to Observe Genocide Centennial
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Preparations are underway in Armenia for the commemoration of the 100
years since the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
This week His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of
All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House
of Cilica, attended a meeting of the committee in Armenia coordinating
the commemoration events. Also in attendance at the meeting were
Armenia's President Serge Sargsyan, President of Nagorno-Karabagh Bako
Sahakyan, and His Beatitude Nerses Bedros XIX, Patriarch of the
Armenian Catholic Church.
`The centennial of the Armenian Genocide is an opportunity for us to
come together as a nation, to honor the heroic sacrifices of our
martyrs,' His Holiness Karekin II said in his address to the
committee. `It is an occasion to celebrate our Armenian Christian
identity, to reaffirm our commitment to building up a strong and
independent Armenia, and to reinforce the bonds of brotherly love that
unite all of our communities across the world.'
Among the topics discussed at the meeting were the construction of a
new Komitas Museum in Yerevan, the renovation of the Dzidzernagapert
memorial, and the expansion of the Armenian Genocide Museum.
Earlier in the week, His Holiness Karekin II welcomed His Holiness
Aram I to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, where they led a prayer
service. On May 28, the 96th anniversary of the establishment of
Armenia's first republic, they visited the Sardarabad monument, where
the Armenian forces stopped the advance of the Ottoman army in
1918. They were joined by Patriarch Nerses Bedros XIX, President
Sargsyan, and President Sahakyan. A requiem service was held for those
who fell in the great battle.
Click here
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to view photos of this week's events.
** DIOCESAN NEWS
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Holy Etchmiadzin
** Catholicos Congratulates Primate
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This week, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, sent a congratulatory letter to
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian on the occasion of the latter's
re-election as Primate of the Eastern Diocese.
`We congratulate you and the Diocesan delegates, and approve your
election with our blessings,' wrote His Holiness. `We are confident
that you will productively continue your important, dutiful mission,
for the glory of God and for the prosperity of your Diocese and our
holy Apostolic church.'
Catholicos Karekin concluded by exhorting continued support of the
Primate from `the dedicated clergy and faithful of the Eastern
Diocese.'
Archbishop Barsamian was re-elected to a seventh term of service as
Primate on May 2, during the annual Diocesan Assembly, which met this
year in New York City. His Holiness' letter was the final element of
the election process: according to the Diocesan Bylaws, the candidate
chosen by the Diocesan Assembly becomes the duly constituted Primate
upon confirmation by the Catholicos of All Armenians.
Saro Kalayjian
Saro Kalayjian will graduate from St. Nersess Seminary on Friday.
** St. Nersess Seminary Graduation to be Held Friday
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On Friday, May 30, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary will celebrate the
graduation of sub-deacon Saro Kalayjian.
Sub-deacon Saro grew up attending St. Mary Church of Washington, DC,
where his father, the Rev. Fr. Vertanes Kalayjian, served as a pastor
for many years. He entered St. Nersess Seminary in 2010 to pursue a
master of divinity degree and to prepare for the priesthood in the
Armenian Church.
The graduation ceremony will begin with a vespers service at 4 p.m. in
the seminary chapel. A reception will follow. The public is welcome to
attend. For information, call the seminary at (914) 636-2003.
Holy Cross Church in Van
Holy Cross Church, a precious jewel of Armenian architecture, on
Aghtamar island in Lake Van.
** 2014 Pilgrimage to Historic Armenia
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Registration is open for the Eastern Diocese's pilgrimage to historic
Armenia, scheduled for September 3 to 15, 2014.
Participants will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Church on
the island of Aghtamar, and take part in prayer services at the
St. Giragos Armenian Church of Dikranagert and the St. Gregory Church
in Kayseri.
The pilgrimage also includes visits to other cities of historic
Armenia=80'Kharpert, Malatya, and Sepastia, and other locales. The
journey will include a stop in Istanbul, where pilgrims will visit the
Armenian Patriarchate.
Click here
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to view a flyer for registration information. To view a short film
about the Diocese's 2012 pilgrimage to historic Armenia, click here
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.
Tatev monastery, Armenia
The monastery of Datev in Armenia.
** FAR Young Professionals Trip
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The Fund for Armenian Relief's project director Arto Vorperian
recently gave an interview about FAR's upcoming Young Professionals
Trip. Mr. Vorperian, who has been leading the trip since its inception
19 years ago, discussed the mission and history of the program. Click
here
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to read the interview on FAR's blog.
The trip is an ideal opportunity for young professionals between the
ages of 23 and 40 to travel to Armenia as a group, and to go beyond a
tourist's itinerary to learn firsthand about Armenia's place in the
world. Participants visit FAR's projects, engage in dialogue with
religious and government leaders, and gain an understanding of how
Armenia's future is being shaped with the support of the diaspora.
For the first time in its history, the Fund for Armenian Relief's
Young Professionals Trip is offering prospective travelers several
travel options to choose from. In addition to the basic tour of
Armenia, which runs from July 7 to 14, participants can extend their
trip by adding a week either in historic Armenia (July 14 to 19) or
Nagorno-Karabagh (July 15 to 19).
Click here
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to learn more about this year's program, or contact Arto Vorperian at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for information.
** PARISH NEWS
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Mesrob Mashdots Blvd in Providence
Fr. Shnork Souin and Mayor Angel Tavares hold up the new street sign.
** Providence Street Named After Mesrob Mashdots
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On Sunday, May 4, Providence Mayor Angel Tavares visited the city's
Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church. Following the celebration of
the Divine Liturgy, the Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin, parish pastor, blessed
Mayor Tavares and offered a prayer for the city of Providence and the
state of Rhode Island.
The mayor renamed Jefferson Street-the home of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob
Church-Mesrob Mashdots Boulevard. A new sign was dedicated on this
occasion, and Mayor Tavares spoke about the contributions of the
Armenian community.
The mayor's visit was one of a series of events the parish has planned
to observe its 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration will
culminate in June with a weekend of services and events (see the
events section below).
St. Stepanos Church, Elberon, NJ
Fr. Daniel Karadjian congratulates Aida Kado, recipient of the
parish's "Mother and Woman of the Year Award."
** Mother's Day Dinner in Elberon
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On Saturday, May 14, St. Stepanos Church of Elberon, NJ, hosted a
Mother's Day dinner and presented its `Mother and Woman of the Year
Award' to parish council chair Aida Kado.
Master of ceremonies Krikor Toufayan welcomed parishioners and guests
to the dinner. Students of the parish Armenian School gave several
performances. Altar server Maurice Lahham surprised the audience with
a piano recital and sang a song accompanied by his piano teacher.
Roberta Ervine, professor of Armenian Studies at St. Nersess Armenian
Seminary in New Rochelle, NY, gave a presentation titled `Armenian
Mothers of Faith.' She spoke about the ancient Armenian city of Ani,
the role of women during that period, and the significance of
motherhood in Armenian culture.
Fr. Daniel Karadjian, parish pastor, spoke about the honoree's
devotion to the church. Letters of congratulations were read from
clergy and guests who could not be present at the May 14
event. Mrs. Kado's children spoke with love and respect about their
mother, and several parishioners reflected on her many contributions
to St. Stepanos Church.
The event was chaired by Yn. Mariam Karadjian, and sponsored by the
Lahham family. Click here
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to view photos.
Upcoming events
** Upcoming Parish Events
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St. Mary Church | Livingston, NJ
St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will host pianist Karine Poghosyan
in concert on Saturday, May 31. The concert will be held in the
church's Toufayan Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
St. Mary Church will host a golf outing on Thursday, June 5, at the
Rock Spring Club in West Orange, NJ. The day begins at 11:30 a.m. and
concludes with a reception and dinner scheduled for 5:30
p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here
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to download a flyer and registration form.
St. Leon Church | Fair Lawn, NJ
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will host its annual picnic on
Sunday, June 1, from 12 to 5 p.m., on church grounds. In the spirit of
the traditional Armenian tashtahantes (open-country feast), the menu
will include chicken, lamb or luleh kebab with salad, boureg, and
pilaf. The Michael Gostanian ensemble will perform. Click here
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to view a flyer for information, or call the church office at (201)
791-2862.
St. Leon Church will host an evening with young Armenian filmmakers
from Columbia University on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. View
screenings of five short films and hear from the directors. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church | White Plains, NY
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will host its
annual picnic on Sunday, June 8, from 12 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music by the
John Vartan Ensemble, homemade Armenian mezze and pastries, luleh and
chicken kebab, raffles, and other activities. Click here
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to view a flyer for information, or call (914) 428-2595.
St. James Church | Watertown, MA
St. James Church of Watertown, MA, will host its annual picnic and
Armenian Festival on Sunday, June 8, on church grounds. Enjoy Armenian
food, live music, activities for children, and more. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
St. Peter Church | Watervliet, NY
St. Peter Church of Watervliet, NY, will host its annual Armenian
Festival on June 7 and 8, on church grounds. Enjoy kebob meals, music
by the John Berberian Ensemble, cooking demonstrations, church tours,
carnival games for children, and more during this weekend-long
event. Click here
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to visit the parish website for information, or call the church office
at (518) 274-3673.
Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church | Providence, RI
The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church of Providence,
RI, will host its annual Children's Talent Show on Saturday, May 31,
at 7 p.m. in the church's Egavian Cultural Center. Enjoy performances
by the Nazeli Dance Group, art exhibitions of student work, and
more. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
The centennial celebration at Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church will
culminate the weekend of June 13. On Friday, June 13, Maestro
Konstantin Petrossian will lead the Armenian chorales and orchestra of
Rhode Island and Greater Worcester in a concert celebrating a century
of faith, hope, and light. The concert will be held in Cranston, RI,
and will feature soloists from Armenia, Rhode Island, Massachusetts,
and New York. Click here
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for information.
On Saturday, June 14, the parish will host a gala banquet at the
Marriott Hotel in Providence. The mistress of ceremonies will be Rhode
Island State Representative Katherine Kazarian. The Rev. Fr. Mardiros
Chevian, dean of St. Nersess Seminary, will give the keynote
address. On Sunday, June 15, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan
Primate, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. A centennial khatchar will
be dedicated after the service.
** YOUTH NEWS
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ACYOA Assembly and Sports Weekend
ACYOA Central Council members with Archbishop Barsamian at the General
Assembly.
** ACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend
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Youth and clergy from across the Eastern Diocese gathered in New York
City last weekend for the 68th annual ACYOA General Assembly.
The two-day meeting, held May 22-23 at the Diocesan Center in
Manhattan, and the annual Sports Weekend activities that followed,
were hosted by the ACYOA chapter of Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside,
NY. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, presided over the
General Assembly and delivered a message to delegates on Friday
morning.
More than 500 people took part in Sports Weekend activities, which
included a cruise on the Hudson River and the annual awards
banquet. On Sunday, May 25, the Rev. Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan celebrated
the Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyrs Church in Bayside, NY. Archbishop
Yeghishe Gizirian blessed the new ACYOA Central Council during an
installation service following the Divine Liturgy.
Click on the following links to read more
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ACYOA Hye Mrtsoom
ACYOA Juniors make sandwiches for a local shelter during last
weekend's Hye M'rtsoom program.
** St. James Church Hosts Hye M'rtsoom
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ACYOA Juniors gathered over Memorial Day weekend at St. James Church
of Watertown, MA, for the 39th annual Hye M'rtsoom program. The parish
hosted a record-breaking 248 participants from 16 parishes across the
Diocese.
The Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian, pastor of St. James Church; Yn. Natasha
Aljalian; and St. James youth minister Maria Derderian worked
alongside dedicated community members to ensure the success of the
weekend.
All events were held at the St. James Church's Charles Mosesian
Cultural and Youth Center, and participants were housed with local
families. Jennifer Morris, the Diocese's director of Youth and Young
Adult Ministries, was present throughout the weekend, and delivered
the =80=9CInsights' message at the conclusion of the morning service
on Saturday. The service was led by the Rev. Fr. Vasken Kouzouian,
pastor of Holy Trinity Church of Cambridge, MA.
On Sunday, May 25, the Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Diocesan
Vicar, celebrated the Divine Liturgy. His sermon focused on the
weekend's theme of `Find Your Greatness.' On Sunday evening,
participants gathered for a banquet and dance.
Click on the following links for a complete list of sports winners
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from Hye M'rtsoom.
** EVENTS
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Clash
** Summer Concert on the Cathedral Plaza
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St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral will host `A Night Under the Stars'
featuring the Huyser Music Ensemble on Friday, June 6, on the
cathedral plaza. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
The evening's program-`Project 2 Clash'=80'will feature a `clash' of
different musical instruments, talents, and genres. It will include
Armenian pop and folk music, contemporary jazz, and Spanish guitar
music.
Click here
(http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/ClashFlyer2014.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign'9d393691-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-949d393691-159688434)
to view a flyer for ticket information, or visit www.huysermusic.org
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