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October 24, 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
WESTERN PRELACY LAUNCHES FACEBOOK PAGE
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive
Council are pleased to announce that the Western Prelacy is now on Facebook.
We invite our faithful to follow our page to stay up to date with our latest
news and events. Visit us at www.facebook.com/WesternPrelacy, like our page
and invite your family and friends to do the same.
***
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY ON THE 51ST ANNIVERSARY
OF HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH OF ENCINO
On Sunday, October 26, 2014, the 51st anniversary of Holy Martyrs
Church of Encino will be celebrated with Episcopal Divine Liturgy. H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and
deliver the sermon. The blessing of madagh will follow at Avedissian Hall.
The 51st anniversary banquet will take place on Saturday, November 8, at
"Avedissian" Hall under the auspices of the Prelate.
***
GRAND OPENING OF ST. GARABED CHURCH CULTURAL CENTER AND KOUJAKIAN HALL IN
LAS VEGAS
The weekend of October 18 -19, 2014 was a momentous one for members
of St. Garabed Church of Las Vegas who celebrated the grand opening of the
Cultural Center and Koujakian Hall, signifying the successful completion of
the project which had begun in 2009. The weekend's festivities commenced on
Saturday, October 18 with a celebratory banquet held at Cili Restaurant of
Bali Hai Golf Course. The official opening of the new complex was conducted
by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on Sunday, following
Divine Liturgy. Executive Council members participated in the events.
On Sunday morning the Prelate celebrated Divine Liturgy and
delivered the sermon at St. Garabed Church, assisted at the altar by Parish
Pastor Rev. Fr. Arsen Kassabian. His Eminence began his address by
congratulating and commending the parish members on their latest
achievement, in particular Mr. Larry Barnes, the Dream Fund at UCLA, and the
Fattal, Yemendijian, and Koujakian families whose generosity was vital to
the project. His Eminence reminded the parish that though they have
completed the final phase of their project, their mission is not over,
stating "The mission of maintaining this church and cultural center, of
fostering our faith and heritage, is an ongoing one".
He turned their attention to the day's Gospel reading to hear what
is expected of all of us as faithful and active Christians. The passage is
of Jesus reading a Scripture by Isaiah proclaiming Him as the Savior, with
the spirit of the Lord upon Him, sent to proclaim "The Good News of
Salvation". The Prelate went over the mission of our Lord found in the
passage; to preach the good news of God's love and mercy, to heal the
brokenhearted and bring comfort and hope to others, to free those bound by
sin, to open the eyes of the spiritually blind, to free the weak and
oppressed, and to proclaim the day of judgment. His Eminence noted that the
day before was the feast of the Holy Evangelists, the four Gospel writers
who faithfully fulfilled the commission entrusted to them by Christ and in
doing so taught us how we too can and must do the same. "The spirit of the
Lord is with us today in this sacred house of worship. As children of God
and devotees of Christ, His mission, detailed above, is one that is required
of us each and every one of us. In our unique capacities, we are all
commissioned to continue the work our Savior, in the example He set forth
during His earthly ministry", exhorted the Prelate.
His Eminence stated that the progress achieved by the community is
proof of their commitment to carrying out the mission entrusted to them.
However, he urged for continuous work to maintain both the church and the
cultural center; to preach the Gospel of Christ and draw new faithful to the
church, and to preach the beauty and value of our language and culture and
bequeath our heritage to generations.
At the conclusion of the service, guests gathered in the courtyard
for the grand opening ceremony, which began with the ribbon-cutting. Inside
the complex, sponsors were in attendance for the unveiling of plaques. The
newly renovated Koujakian Hall, sponsored by the Fattal, Yemenidjian,
Koujakian families, was unveiled by the grandchildren of Apraham and Verjine
Koujakian in whose memory the hall is dedicated. The grandchildren of Dr.
and Mrs. Raffi and Shoghag Hovanessian unveiled the three paintings by
artist Sarkis Hamalbashian donated by the sponsors. Also unveiled were the
kitchen by Mr. and Mrs. Raffi and Siran Nersessian, the Boardroom by Mr. and
Mrs. Adroushan and Nora Armenian, two classrooms by Mr. Alex Karabajakian
and Mrs. Mari Rose Simon, and the Game Room by Mr. Oshin Harootoonian. The
ceremony culminated with the unveiling of the St. Garabed Church and
Cultural Center dedication plaque of main benefactor Larry Banes, in memory
of his wife Seda Der Garabedian Barnes, and the Courtyard sponsor plaque of
Mr. and Mrs. Adroushan and Nora Armenian.
Guests enjoyed a reception hosted by the Fattal, Yemendijian, and
Koujakian families in memory of their parents. A cultural program followed
in the newly remodeled courtyard where students of the ARS Verjine Koujakian
Saturday School recited poems and sang Armenian songs, and students from the
Armenian Dance School of Las Vegas performed dances.
The Prelate once again congratulated and commended the parish
members, benefactors, and faithful on their great accomplishment and wished
them continued successes in the years to come.
BANQUET
On Saturday evening the Prelate presided over the celebratory
banquet.
The program began with welcoming remarks by Master of Ceremonies
Mrs. Houry Darakjian, followed by the invocation by Parish Pastor Rev. Fr.
Arsen Kassabian and congratulatory remarks by Congresswoman Dina Titus.
Guests then enjoyed dinner accompanied by a musical performance. On behalf
of the Parish Council, Mr. Adroushan Armenian gave an overview of the three
phases of the construction process, beginning from 2009. He thanked the
donors and supporters for their generosity and encouragement, owing to which
he said the parish has made great strides in the last five years. Keynote
Speaker Mrs. Arda Yemenidjan expressed gratitude to all those who made the
dream of a Church and Cultural Center a reality. She thanked the Prelate for
his leadership, benefactor Larry Barnes and Dream Fund at UCLA for their
generosity, Parish Pastor, Parish Council, and Building Committee members
for their tireless work, and the Armenian Relief Society for planting the
seeds of education in the community. Consul General of Armenia the Honorable
Sergey Sarkisov addressed the gathering, conveying his congratulations to
the community.
The Prelate was then invited for the presentation of plaques, which
were awarded to Building Committee members Levon Gulbenkian and Koko
Darakjian in appreciation for their dedicated service to the project since
its inception, and to Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Annie Gevorkian for completing
the construction in a timely and efficient manner. In honor of the Year of
the Elder, Parish Council Chair Mr. Garabed Bedirian and his wife Zaruhi
received special recognition for their service to the parish and community.
The Prelate began his message by thanking God for the occasion and
praying for His blessings upon the parish as they begin a new phase of their
mission. "The Western Prelacy family rejoices with you today, evidenced by
the number of Executive Council members here tonight, the presence of the
honorable Consul General Sergey Sarkisov, and the guests who have come from
near and far to share in this joy with you. You are a wonderful example that
with faith and trust in God, nothing is impossible", stated His Eminence. He
applauded the unity and collaboration of the community, which he said has
led to the successful completion of the complex where faithful of all ages
can safely gather in a warm family atmosphere to celebrate our language and
culture and pass down our heritage to the younger generations. The Prelate
expressed joy especially for the upcoming launch of the Sunday School and
programs for the elderly. Thus, he commended all those who had a hand in
this latest accomplishment, the Parish Pastor, Parish Council, Building
Committee, generous sponsors, most notably Mr. Larry Barnes and the Dream
Fund at UCLA, donors, and faithful friends. He commended also the Fattal,
Yemenidjian, and Koujakian families for their generosity in sponsoring the
hall memorializing their parents. The Prelate concluded his message by
urging the parish to continue their service with faith, humility, brotherly
love, enthusiasm, and harmony.
The cutting of the cake and candle-lighting ceremony followed. The
official program came to a close with the benediction, Cilicia and the
Armenian national anthem.
***
CHAMLIAN STUDENTS WALK TO PRELACY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SYRIAN-ARMENIAN
COMMUNITY
On Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School
4th, 5th, and 6th grade students held a walk-a-thon to raise funds for the
Armenian community in Syria, particularly for the Armenian Schools and
students. The walk-a-thon was one of various fundraising efforts the School
has initiated for this cause.
The students walked to the Prelacy, where they were greeted by H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian, and
Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian. Vice-Principal Rita Kaprielian and
teachers joined the students, who upon their arrival entered the "St. Dertad
and St. Ashkhen" Chapel to kiss the Bible, after which they headed to the
"Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall. The program began with the
recitation of the Lord's Prayer by the students, followed by the singing of
a hymn by the clergy.
In his message, the Prelate highly commended the initiative and
readiness of the students to help their peers in Syria. He spoke of the
mission of the Prelacy and its Schools, stating that both institutions
belong to the people, and as Armenians, belong to them as well.
Students then viewed a video on the situation of Armenian Schools
and students in Aleppo. The Prelate addressed the students once more
following the video. He noted that whereas our students attend school in
peaceful and normal circumstances, their brothers and sisters in Aleppo live
in difficult and dangerous circumstances, lacking basic daily necessities.
His Eminence emphasized how the students continue to attend school despite
great hardships because education, and especially Armenian education, is of
great value to them. He again commended the administration, parents, and
students for their fundraising efforts, which he called a demonstration of
solidarity to Armenian Schools in Aleppo and attestation that Armenian
Schools in all parts of the world have the one and same mission, to
cultivate our faith and heritage and bring up faithful Armenian nationals.
The Prelate also spoke about the upcoming centennial of the Genocide and of
the active participation of our Schools and students in commemorative events
and in keeping the memory and legacy of our martyrs alive. He concluded by
conveying his blessings to the students, to Armenian Schools and teachers,
and praying for the restoration of peace in Syria.
The Prelate delivered the benediction, and the program came to a
close with Cilicia and the Armenian national anthem. Students enjoyed a
reception with the clergy before returning to their school. Chamlian School
held another walk-a-thon on the same day, with 7th and 8th grade students
walking to the Crescenta Valley Armenian Center for the same cause.
***
WESTERN PRELACY "HARUT BARSAMIAN FUND"
AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO FIVE STUDENTS
The Western Prelacy "Harut Barsamian Scholarship Fund" Committee,
headed by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, is pleased to
announce that after a thorough review of over two dozen applications,
scholarships have been awarded to five students based on academic
achievement and financial need. The Committee is comprised of benefactor Dr.
Harut Barsamian, Dr. Garo Agopian, and Ms. Shakeh Bogharian.
The scholarship recipients are: Rafayel Lazarian (UC Berkeley),
Kevork Khadarian (Albany Medical College), Lori Mandjikian (UC San Diego),
Lucine Mikhanjian (UC Riverside), Christina Mitilian (UC Irvine).
We wish all our students success in their academic endeavors.
***
PRELATE PARTICIPATES IN ARARAT HOME BOARD MEETING
By the invitation of Mr. Joseph Kanimian, Chairman of Ararat Home
Board of Trustees, on the evening of Thursday, October 23, 2014, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited Ararat Home where he
delivered the invocation and conveyed his message at the monthly Board
meeting.
Mr. Kanimian welcoming His Eminence, introduced the Board members,
and thanked the Prelate and Prelacy for their enduring support.
The Prelate began his message by thanking God for the day and
thanking the Board for the invitation and their warm hospitality. He
reflected on of the over twenty-year long friendship and collaboration
between the Prelacy and Ararat Home, stating "in that time, we have
witnessed first-hand the loving care you provide and the kindness and
compassion demonstrated by all toward our beloved elders." His Eminence
praised the virtues and contributions of our elders to society, giving
thanks that a place like Ararat Home exists where our elders are cared for
and nurtured like family. Thus, he commended the Board and all who strive to
maintain the integrity of Ararat Home. Finally, the Prelate prayed for God
to prosper their work as they prepared to commence their meeting. The visit
concluded with an exchange of gifts.
Prior to the meeting, the Prelate was hosted to dinner by the Board.
***
PRELATE OF ALEPPO CONCLUDES WESTERN UNITED STATES VISIT WITH DIVINE LITURGY
AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH IN GLENDALE
By the invitation of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
on Sunday, October 19, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of
Aleppo, celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St. Mary's
Church in Glendale, to conclude his Western United States visit. Archbishop
Sarkissian was with the Western Prelacy community for just over a week to
report on the situation of the Armenian community in Syria and especially of
the Armenian schools and students. In his sermon on Sunday, Archbishop
Sarkissian once again conveyed his gratitude to the Prelate and Executive
Council for their hospitality, and his appreciation to the community for
their ongoing support and aid to their brothers and sisters in Syria.
Archbishop Sarkissian departed on Monday, October 20 to continue his North
American visit first in the East Coast and later in Canada.
***
PRELATE ATTENDS ARMENIA FUND GALA KICK-OFF
On the evening of Thursday, October 16, 2014, H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended the kick-off to the Armenia Fund
20th annual gala banquet, which will take place on November 23rd. The
kick-off was held at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale. The evening's guest
of honor was Lt. General Artur Aghabekyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the
Nagorno Karabakh Republic.
The Prelate delivered congratulatory remarks and conveyed his
blessings and support to Armenia Fund and its upcoming endeavors, among them
the gala banquet and the annual Thanksgiving Day Telethon. Remarks were
delivered by the honored guest, Permanent Representative of the NKR to the
U.S. Robert Avetisyan, Armenia Fund Western U.S. Executive Director Sarkis
Kotanjian, and Glendale Mayor Zareh Sinanyan.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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
WESTERN PRELACY LAUNCHES FACEBOOK PAGE
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive
Council are pleased to announce that the Western Prelacy is now on Facebook.
We invite our faithful to follow our page to stay up to date with our latest
news and events. Visit us at www.facebook.com/WesternPrelacy, like our page
and invite your family and friends to do the same.
***
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY ON THE 51ST ANNIVERSARY
OF HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH OF ENCINO
On Sunday, October 26, 2014, the 51st anniversary of Holy Martyrs
Church of Encino will be celebrated with Episcopal Divine Liturgy. H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and
deliver the sermon. The blessing of madagh will follow at Avedissian Hall.
The 51st anniversary banquet will take place on Saturday, November 8, at
"Avedissian" Hall under the auspices of the Prelate.
***
GRAND OPENING OF ST. GARABED CHURCH CULTURAL CENTER AND KOUJAKIAN HALL IN
LAS VEGAS
The weekend of October 18 -19, 2014 was a momentous one for members
of St. Garabed Church of Las Vegas who celebrated the grand opening of the
Cultural Center and Koujakian Hall, signifying the successful completion of
the project which had begun in 2009. The weekend's festivities commenced on
Saturday, October 18 with a celebratory banquet held at Cili Restaurant of
Bali Hai Golf Course. The official opening of the new complex was conducted
by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on Sunday, following
Divine Liturgy. Executive Council members participated in the events.
On Sunday morning the Prelate celebrated Divine Liturgy and
delivered the sermon at St. Garabed Church, assisted at the altar by Parish
Pastor Rev. Fr. Arsen Kassabian. His Eminence began his address by
congratulating and commending the parish members on their latest
achievement, in particular Mr. Larry Barnes, the Dream Fund at UCLA, and the
Fattal, Yemendijian, and Koujakian families whose generosity was vital to
the project. His Eminence reminded the parish that though they have
completed the final phase of their project, their mission is not over,
stating "The mission of maintaining this church and cultural center, of
fostering our faith and heritage, is an ongoing one".
He turned their attention to the day's Gospel reading to hear what
is expected of all of us as faithful and active Christians. The passage is
of Jesus reading a Scripture by Isaiah proclaiming Him as the Savior, with
the spirit of the Lord upon Him, sent to proclaim "The Good News of
Salvation". The Prelate went over the mission of our Lord found in the
passage; to preach the good news of God's love and mercy, to heal the
brokenhearted and bring comfort and hope to others, to free those bound by
sin, to open the eyes of the spiritually blind, to free the weak and
oppressed, and to proclaim the day of judgment. His Eminence noted that the
day before was the feast of the Holy Evangelists, the four Gospel writers
who faithfully fulfilled the commission entrusted to them by Christ and in
doing so taught us how we too can and must do the same. "The spirit of the
Lord is with us today in this sacred house of worship. As children of God
and devotees of Christ, His mission, detailed above, is one that is required
of us each and every one of us. In our unique capacities, we are all
commissioned to continue the work our Savior, in the example He set forth
during His earthly ministry", exhorted the Prelate.
His Eminence stated that the progress achieved by the community is
proof of their commitment to carrying out the mission entrusted to them.
However, he urged for continuous work to maintain both the church and the
cultural center; to preach the Gospel of Christ and draw new faithful to the
church, and to preach the beauty and value of our language and culture and
bequeath our heritage to generations.
At the conclusion of the service, guests gathered in the courtyard
for the grand opening ceremony, which began with the ribbon-cutting. Inside
the complex, sponsors were in attendance for the unveiling of plaques. The
newly renovated Koujakian Hall, sponsored by the Fattal, Yemenidjian,
Koujakian families, was unveiled by the grandchildren of Apraham and Verjine
Koujakian in whose memory the hall is dedicated. The grandchildren of Dr.
and Mrs. Raffi and Shoghag Hovanessian unveiled the three paintings by
artist Sarkis Hamalbashian donated by the sponsors. Also unveiled were the
kitchen by Mr. and Mrs. Raffi and Siran Nersessian, the Boardroom by Mr. and
Mrs. Adroushan and Nora Armenian, two classrooms by Mr. Alex Karabajakian
and Mrs. Mari Rose Simon, and the Game Room by Mr. Oshin Harootoonian. The
ceremony culminated with the unveiling of the St. Garabed Church and
Cultural Center dedication plaque of main benefactor Larry Banes, in memory
of his wife Seda Der Garabedian Barnes, and the Courtyard sponsor plaque of
Mr. and Mrs. Adroushan and Nora Armenian.
Guests enjoyed a reception hosted by the Fattal, Yemendijian, and
Koujakian families in memory of their parents. A cultural program followed
in the newly remodeled courtyard where students of the ARS Verjine Koujakian
Saturday School recited poems and sang Armenian songs, and students from the
Armenian Dance School of Las Vegas performed dances.
The Prelate once again congratulated and commended the parish
members, benefactors, and faithful on their great accomplishment and wished
them continued successes in the years to come.
BANQUET
On Saturday evening the Prelate presided over the celebratory
banquet.
The program began with welcoming remarks by Master of Ceremonies
Mrs. Houry Darakjian, followed by the invocation by Parish Pastor Rev. Fr.
Arsen Kassabian and congratulatory remarks by Congresswoman Dina Titus.
Guests then enjoyed dinner accompanied by a musical performance. On behalf
of the Parish Council, Mr. Adroushan Armenian gave an overview of the three
phases of the construction process, beginning from 2009. He thanked the
donors and supporters for their generosity and encouragement, owing to which
he said the parish has made great strides in the last five years. Keynote
Speaker Mrs. Arda Yemenidjan expressed gratitude to all those who made the
dream of a Church and Cultural Center a reality. She thanked the Prelate for
his leadership, benefactor Larry Barnes and Dream Fund at UCLA for their
generosity, Parish Pastor, Parish Council, and Building Committee members
for their tireless work, and the Armenian Relief Society for planting the
seeds of education in the community. Consul General of Armenia the Honorable
Sergey Sarkisov addressed the gathering, conveying his congratulations to
the community.
The Prelate was then invited for the presentation of plaques, which
were awarded to Building Committee members Levon Gulbenkian and Koko
Darakjian in appreciation for their dedicated service to the project since
its inception, and to Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Annie Gevorkian for completing
the construction in a timely and efficient manner. In honor of the Year of
the Elder, Parish Council Chair Mr. Garabed Bedirian and his wife Zaruhi
received special recognition for their service to the parish and community.
The Prelate began his message by thanking God for the occasion and
praying for His blessings upon the parish as they begin a new phase of their
mission. "The Western Prelacy family rejoices with you today, evidenced by
the number of Executive Council members here tonight, the presence of the
honorable Consul General Sergey Sarkisov, and the guests who have come from
near and far to share in this joy with you. You are a wonderful example that
with faith and trust in God, nothing is impossible", stated His Eminence. He
applauded the unity and collaboration of the community, which he said has
led to the successful completion of the complex where faithful of all ages
can safely gather in a warm family atmosphere to celebrate our language and
culture and pass down our heritage to the younger generations. The Prelate
expressed joy especially for the upcoming launch of the Sunday School and
programs for the elderly. Thus, he commended all those who had a hand in
this latest accomplishment, the Parish Pastor, Parish Council, Building
Committee, generous sponsors, most notably Mr. Larry Barnes and the Dream
Fund at UCLA, donors, and faithful friends. He commended also the Fattal,
Yemenidjian, and Koujakian families for their generosity in sponsoring the
hall memorializing their parents. The Prelate concluded his message by
urging the parish to continue their service with faith, humility, brotherly
love, enthusiasm, and harmony.
The cutting of the cake and candle-lighting ceremony followed. The
official program came to a close with the benediction, Cilicia and the
Armenian national anthem.
***
CHAMLIAN STUDENTS WALK TO PRELACY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SYRIAN-ARMENIAN
COMMUNITY
On Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School
4th, 5th, and 6th grade students held a walk-a-thon to raise funds for the
Armenian community in Syria, particularly for the Armenian Schools and
students. The walk-a-thon was one of various fundraising efforts the School
has initiated for this cause.
The students walked to the Prelacy, where they were greeted by H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian, and
Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian. Vice-Principal Rita Kaprielian and
teachers joined the students, who upon their arrival entered the "St. Dertad
and St. Ashkhen" Chapel to kiss the Bible, after which they headed to the
"Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall. The program began with the
recitation of the Lord's Prayer by the students, followed by the singing of
a hymn by the clergy.
In his message, the Prelate highly commended the initiative and
readiness of the students to help their peers in Syria. He spoke of the
mission of the Prelacy and its Schools, stating that both institutions
belong to the people, and as Armenians, belong to them as well.
Students then viewed a video on the situation of Armenian Schools
and students in Aleppo. The Prelate addressed the students once more
following the video. He noted that whereas our students attend school in
peaceful and normal circumstances, their brothers and sisters in Aleppo live
in difficult and dangerous circumstances, lacking basic daily necessities.
His Eminence emphasized how the students continue to attend school despite
great hardships because education, and especially Armenian education, is of
great value to them. He again commended the administration, parents, and
students for their fundraising efforts, which he called a demonstration of
solidarity to Armenian Schools in Aleppo and attestation that Armenian
Schools in all parts of the world have the one and same mission, to
cultivate our faith and heritage and bring up faithful Armenian nationals.
The Prelate also spoke about the upcoming centennial of the Genocide and of
the active participation of our Schools and students in commemorative events
and in keeping the memory and legacy of our martyrs alive. He concluded by
conveying his blessings to the students, to Armenian Schools and teachers,
and praying for the restoration of peace in Syria.
The Prelate delivered the benediction, and the program came to a
close with Cilicia and the Armenian national anthem. Students enjoyed a
reception with the clergy before returning to their school. Chamlian School
held another walk-a-thon on the same day, with 7th and 8th grade students
walking to the Crescenta Valley Armenian Center for the same cause.
***
WESTERN PRELACY "HARUT BARSAMIAN FUND"
AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO FIVE STUDENTS
The Western Prelacy "Harut Barsamian Scholarship Fund" Committee,
headed by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, is pleased to
announce that after a thorough review of over two dozen applications,
scholarships have been awarded to five students based on academic
achievement and financial need. The Committee is comprised of benefactor Dr.
Harut Barsamian, Dr. Garo Agopian, and Ms. Shakeh Bogharian.
The scholarship recipients are: Rafayel Lazarian (UC Berkeley),
Kevork Khadarian (Albany Medical College), Lori Mandjikian (UC San Diego),
Lucine Mikhanjian (UC Riverside), Christina Mitilian (UC Irvine).
We wish all our students success in their academic endeavors.
***
PRELATE PARTICIPATES IN ARARAT HOME BOARD MEETING
By the invitation of Mr. Joseph Kanimian, Chairman of Ararat Home
Board of Trustees, on the evening of Thursday, October 23, 2014, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited Ararat Home where he
delivered the invocation and conveyed his message at the monthly Board
meeting.
Mr. Kanimian welcoming His Eminence, introduced the Board members,
and thanked the Prelate and Prelacy for their enduring support.
The Prelate began his message by thanking God for the day and
thanking the Board for the invitation and their warm hospitality. He
reflected on of the over twenty-year long friendship and collaboration
between the Prelacy and Ararat Home, stating "in that time, we have
witnessed first-hand the loving care you provide and the kindness and
compassion demonstrated by all toward our beloved elders." His Eminence
praised the virtues and contributions of our elders to society, giving
thanks that a place like Ararat Home exists where our elders are cared for
and nurtured like family. Thus, he commended the Board and all who strive to
maintain the integrity of Ararat Home. Finally, the Prelate prayed for God
to prosper their work as they prepared to commence their meeting. The visit
concluded with an exchange of gifts.
Prior to the meeting, the Prelate was hosted to dinner by the Board.
***
PRELATE OF ALEPPO CONCLUDES WESTERN UNITED STATES VISIT WITH DIVINE LITURGY
AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH IN GLENDALE
By the invitation of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
on Sunday, October 19, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of
Aleppo, celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St. Mary's
Church in Glendale, to conclude his Western United States visit. Archbishop
Sarkissian was with the Western Prelacy community for just over a week to
report on the situation of the Armenian community in Syria and especially of
the Armenian schools and students. In his sermon on Sunday, Archbishop
Sarkissian once again conveyed his gratitude to the Prelate and Executive
Council for their hospitality, and his appreciation to the community for
their ongoing support and aid to their brothers and sisters in Syria.
Archbishop Sarkissian departed on Monday, October 20 to continue his North
American visit first in the East Coast and later in Canada.
***
PRELATE ATTENDS ARMENIA FUND GALA KICK-OFF
On the evening of Thursday, October 16, 2014, H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended the kick-off to the Armenia Fund
20th annual gala banquet, which will take place on November 23rd. The
kick-off was held at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale. The evening's guest
of honor was Lt. General Artur Aghabekyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the
Nagorno Karabakh Republic.
The Prelate delivered congratulatory remarks and conveyed his
blessings and support to Armenia Fund and its upcoming endeavors, among them
the gala banquet and the annual Thanksgiving Day Telethon. Remarks were
delivered by the honored guest, Permanent Representative of the NKR to the
U.S. Robert Avetisyan, Armenia Fund Western U.S. Executive Director Sarkis
Kotanjian, and Glendale Mayor Zareh Sinanyan.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress