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    PRESS RELEASE
    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/




    April 29, 2010
    REQUIEM SERVICE THIS SUNDAY
    FOR BISHOP NSHAN TOPOUZIAN
    All parishes of the Eastern Prelacy will offer a requiem service for
    Bishop Nshan Topouzian, Prelate of the Aderbadagan diocese (Iran), who
    went to his eternal rest on April 27, 2010, in Armenia. Bishop Nshan
    was 44 years old.
    Details of the extreme unction and burial services, which are
    expected to take place in Tabriz, Iran, have not yet been finalized.
    To read the special issue of Crossroads that was sent on
    Tuesday click here (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8225655285/2769605/94133843/2 4882/goto:http://app.e2ma.net/campaign/24882.222d0 6c0dc670857a01d8680273b2320
    ).
    95th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GENOCIDE IS MARKED WORLD WIDE
    Commemorations of the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide took
    place throughout the world, even in Istanbul.
    In New York the Eastern Prelacy together with eight other
    religious and community organizations marked the occasion on Saturday
    evening, April 24, with a solemn requiem service and program at
    St. Illuminators Cathedral.
    An overflow crowd listened in rapt attention to the keynote
    address by the well-know educator, writer and translator, Professor
    Peter Balakian. The program featured performances by Armenian youth of
    various ages which gave the evening an atmosphere of hope and
    optimism. The dramatic presentation, Voices of the Survivors, and the
    Hamazkayin Arekag Choir elicited thunderous applause, as did the vocal
    selections, Hayasdan and Hayrenkis Hed, by Vagharshak Ohanian.
    The commemoration at Times Square, organized by the Knights of
    Vartan, and co-sponsored by all Armenian religious and community
    organizations, was moved indoors to Kavookjian Hall at St. Vartans
    Cathedral, because of the rain. As in previous years, the event was
    attended by thousands of Armenians from the metro New York area, as
    well as from the Mid-Atlantic, and New England areas. Archbishop
    Oshagan delivered the invocation on this occasion which brought
    together many congressmen and city and state officials.
    Earlier in the week, as reported in last weeks Crossroads,
    Archbishop Oshagan delivered the opening prayer at the House of
    Representatives in Washington, DC, where he met with many congressmen,
    and attended and delivered the invocation at the commemoration
    organized by the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues.

    ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL VISIT RHODE ISLAND
    This Sunday, May 2, Archbishop Oshagan will preside over the Divine
    Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence,
    Rhode Island.

    PRELATE WILL ATTEND NEW JERSEY EVENT
    Saturday evening, May 1, Archbishop Oshagan will attend a fundraising
    event for Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey. The event,
    which is under the auspices of His Eminence, is hosted by Peter and
    Sharon Najarian-Chipolone at their home in Old Tappan, New Jersey.

    VICAR IS ATTENDING MEETINGS IN ANTELIAS
    Bishop Anoushavan is in Antelias, Lebanon, where he is attending
    meetings of the committee for canonizing the Armenian martyrs. The
    meetings, with representatives from the Holy Mother See of Etchmiadzin
    and the Holy See of Cilicia, began today, April 29 and will continue
    to Monday, May 3.
    MOTHERS DAY LUNCHEON
    The Prelacy Ladies Guilds Mothers Day luncheon will take place on
    Monday, May 10, at the New York Palace, 455 Madison Avenue, New York
    City. Reception begins at 12 noon with luncheon at 1 pm.
    Grace Keshgegian, a member of St. Gregorys Church in
    Philadelphia, is being honored as the Prelacys Mother of the
    Year. Grace is not only a faithful member of her local parish, but
    well-known on a national level through her service as a delegate to
    the National Representative Assembly, as well as her dedicated support
    of other community organizations, most significantly the Armenian
    Sisters Academy in Philadelphia.
    For information about the Mothers Day luncheon contact the
    Prelacy at 212-689-7810.

    NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY
    WILL CONVENE MAY 13-15 IN NEW YORK
    The Eastern Prelacys National Representative Assembly (NRA) will
    convene in New York beginning May 13 to May 15. It is being hosted by
    the two New York parishes: St. Illuminators Cathedral and St. Sarkis
    Church. It is the first time the NRA is being hosted jointly by two
    parishes and it is the first time since 1962 that the NRA will take
    place in New York. The overall theme of the NRA will focus on His
    Holiness proclamation of 2010 as the Year of the Armenian Woman.
    The Assemblys banquet is scheduled for Friday, May 14, at the
    Crowne Plaza at LaGuardia Airport. The banquet is open to the public;
    reservations can be made by contacting Dr. Louiza Kubikian at
    516-445-3169.
    For more information about the NRA click here (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8225655285/2769605/94133845/2 4882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/index.php /nra
    ).

    YERETZGIN CONFERENCE WILL TAKE PLACE DURING NRA
    This year once again the Prelacy is sponsoring a conference for the
    Yeretzgins. As in past years the conference will provide an
    opportunity for the wives of our parish priests to meet with each
    other to discuss issues of importance. The program will take place on
    Thursday, May 13. The Prelate, Archbishop Oshagan, will open the
    program. The morning session will feature a presentation by Iris
    Papazian on Women as Guardians of Armenian Family Values, and the
    afternoon session will feature a presentation by Yn. Joanna Baghsarian
    on Women as Christian
    Educators Today. Throughout the day, periods of open discussion will
    take place where the Yeretzgins can exchange and share their thoughts
    and ideas.
    On Friday morning, May 14, the group will go to the
    Metropolitan Museum of Art where they will have a guided tour,
    especially of the two Armenian khatchkars and other exhibits of
    interest. They will have lunch at the museum before returning to the
    hotel in Queens.

    DATEV SUMMER PROGRAM: MARK YOUR CALENDAR
    The 24th annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute Summer Program, for
    youth ages 13-18, is scheduled to take place at the St. Mary of
    Providence Center in Elverson, Pennsylvania, from June 25-July 4,
    2010. The program is sponsored by the Armenian Religious Education
    Council (AREC). For more information click here (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8225655285/2769605/94133847/2 4882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/index.php /departments/arec/datev-institute
    ).

    BIBLE READING
    Beginning April 12 and continuing through to Pentecost (May 23), in
    addition to other readings portions of the four Gospels are read each
    day: Luke is read in the morning; John is read at mid-day; Matthew is
    read at the beginning of the evening hour; and Mark is read at the end
    of the evening hour.
    Bible readings for today, Thursday, April 29 are: Luke 8:1-21;
    Acts 11:1-26; 1 Peter 3:10-22; John 4:24-42; Matthew 9:35-10:15; Mark
    4:1-9.
    then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and to
    keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of
    judgmentespecially those who indulge their flesh in depraved lust, and
    who despise authority.
    Bold and willful, they are not afraid to slander the glorious
    ones, whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not bring
    against them a slanderous judgment from the Lord. These people,
    however, are like irrational animals, mere creatures of instinct, born
    to be caught and killed. They slander what they do not understand, and
    when those creatures are destroyed, they also will be destroyed,
    suffering the penalty for doing wrong. They count it a pleasure to
    revel in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their
    dissipation while they feast with you. They have eyes full of
    adultery, insatiable for sin. They entice unsteady souls. They have
    hearts trained in greed. Accursed children! They have left the
    straight road and have gone astray, following the road of Balaam son
    of Bosot, but was rebuked for his own transgression; a speechless
    donkey spoke with a human voice and restrained the prophets madness.
    These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm; for
    them the deepest darkness has been reserved. For they speak bombastic
    nonsense, and with licentious desires of the flesh they entice people
    who have just escaped from those who live in error. They promise them
    freedom, but they themselves are slaves to whatever masters them. For
    if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the
    knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again
    entangled in them and overpowered, the last state has become worse for
    them than the first. For it would have been better for them never to
    have known the way of righteousness than, after knowing it, to turn
    back from the holy commandment that was passed on to them. It has
    happened to them according to the true proverb, The dog turns back to
    its own vomit, and, The sow is washed only to wallow in the mud. (2
    Peter: 2:9-22)
    For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8225655285/2769605/94133849/2 4882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/pr elacy/PDF/2010dbr-4.pdf
    ).

    APPARITION OF THE HOLY CROSS
    This Sunday, May 2, the Armenian Church commemorates the Apparition of
    the Cross (Yerevoumun Sourp Khatchi). The Apparition of the Holy Cross
    is the third feast of the Holy Cross in the Armenian liturgical
    calendar. It is celebrated on the fifth Sunday of Easter, in
    remembrance of the appearance of the sign of the cross over the city
    of Jerusalem in 351
    A.D., which remained in the sky for about a week. The apparition,
    which extended from Golgotha to the Mount of Olives (about two miles),
    was brighter than the sun and was seen by all of Jerusalem. This event
    is celebrated by the Armenian and Greek churches. The Greeks observe
    it on a fixed day (May 7), while the Armenian observation is moveable
    depending on the date of Easter. It is celebrated on the fifth Sunday
    of Easter, which is the fourth Sunday after Easter.

    CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM AT THE CATHEDRAL
    Women in the Bible , a five-part Bible study began yesterday and will
    continue for the next four Wednesdays. The study spotlights some of
    the female characters in the grand biblical story of
    creation-fall-redemption-consummation.
    Sponsored by the Prelacys Armenian Religious Education Council
    (AREC) and St. Illuminators Armenian Cathedral, the classes are held
    at the Cathedral (221 E. 27th Street, New York City).
    The classes begin at 7:15 pm with a presentation (45 minutes)
    followed by Q and discussion (45 minutes), conducted by Dn. Shant
    Kazanjian, Director of AREC.
    The program is free and open to the public, though
    registration is required. For registration or information, contact the
    Cathedral office at 212-689-5880 or the Prelacy office at 212-689-7810
    or at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

    NEW WORK BY HERAND MARKARIAN
    WILL BE FEATURED
    A world premiere staged reading of Silence in a Circular Rainbow, a
    new play by Herand Markarian will take place on three consecutive
    days, April 30 (10 am), May 1 (2 pm), and May 2 (2 pm), at the James
    L. Meader Little Theater, Russell Sage College in Troy, New York. It
    is directed by David Baecker and features Lorraine Serabian. The
    setting is the beginning of World War I and the systematic oppression
    of the Armenians in Ottoman Turkey. For information www.nysti.org (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8225655285/2769605/94133851/2 4882/goto:http://www.nysti.org
    ).

    COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION IN RHODE ISLAND
    A commemorative exhibition, The Armenian Geocide95 Years Later, in
    Remembrance, opened on April 1 and will continue through April 30, in
    Providence, Rhode Island. The exhibition was produced in collaboration
    with the University of Rhode Island, and is on display at URI
    Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery, 80 Washington Street,
    Providence. The exhibition curator is Berge Ara Zobian, director of
    Gallery Z in Providence. The exhibit features the works of more than
    50 professional artists and over 100 works of school-age children, as
    well as theatrical productions and lectures. For information:
    [email protected]
    (ma ilto:[email protected]).

    FROM THE BOOKSTORE.
    The Prelacy Bookstore has a nice selection of music CDs. Here are
    three for your consideration:
    ARMENIAN CHAMBER MUSIC
    The Amici Chamber Ensemble
    Featuring the music of Arno Babajanian, Serouj Kradjian, Parsegh
    Ganatchian, Aram Khachaturian, and Alexander Arutiunian.
    $18.00 plus shipping and handling
    To hear a sample selection click here (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8225655285/2769605/94133853/2 4882/goto:http://www.zeitlian.com/AmiciChamberEnse mble3Babadjanian.mp3
    )
    MAZMANIAN: FOLK SPIRIT
    The musical Mazmanian familyGreg, Ida, Eddy, and Rosepresent a
    dazzling collection of folk-inspired classics.
    $12.00 plus shipping and handling
    To hear a sample selection click here (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8225655285/2769605/94133855/2 4882/goto:http://www.zeitlian.com/MazmanianHovSare rMovSarer.mp3
    )
    SANDPLAY
    Arpie Dadoyan
    A selection of Armenian and French songs by this popular singer,
    writer, comedian, and satirist are featured in her first vocal album.
    $15.00 plus shipping and handling
    To hear a sample selection click here (
    http://e2ma.net/go/8225655285/2769605/94133857/2 4882/goto:http://www.zeitlian.com/ArpieDadoyanOvBi diLseh.mp3
    )
    TO ORDER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE BOOKSTORE BY EMAIL AT
    [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) OR BY
    TELEPHONE AT 212-689-7810.


    CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    May 1New York State Theatre Institute presents Silence in a Circular
    Rainbow, a staged reading of a play by Herand Markarian at the James
    L. Meader Little Theatre, Troy, New York. For information about bus
    transportation: Sonia 917-679-6992; Anahid 917-751-4916; Rita
    347-991-4759.
    May 1Third Annual Silent Auction and Wine Tasting, Holy Trinity
    Church, 635 Grove St., Worcester, Massachusetts, 7 pm to 10 pm. Join
    us for hors doeurves, wine and a fun-filled night. General admission
    $20; students $15. For information: 508-852-2414 or visit web site
    (holytrinitysilentauction.vpweb.com
    (mailto:a [email protected])), or send email to
    [email protected]
    (mailto:arm [email protected]).
    May 2Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon sponsored by Ladies Guild of
    St. Gregory Church, North Andover, Massachusetts, Jaffarian Hall, 158
    Main Street, North Andover.
    May 5Second of five Bible studies on Women in the Bible at
    St. Illuminators Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New York City, 7:15
    pm. Sponsored b7y the Prelacys Armenian Religious Education Council
    and St. Illuminators Cathedral.
    May 10Mothers Day luncheon sponsored by the Prelacy Ladies Guild, New
    York Palace, 455 Madison Avenue, New York City. Reception at 12 noon;
    lunch at 1 pm.
    May 12Third of five Bible studies on Women in the Bible at
    St. Illuminators Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New York City, 7:15
    pm. Sponsored by the Prelacys Armenian Religious Education Council and
    St. Illuminators Cathedral.
    May 13 to 16National Representative Assembly hosted by
    St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York City, and St. Sarkis Church,
    Douglaston, New York.
    May 13-14NALG Annual Conference in conjunction with the NRA, Crowne
    Plaza, LaGuardia Airport Hotel. For information Mary Derderian,
    781-762-4253, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
    May 19Fourth of five Bible studies on Women in the Bible at
    St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York City, 7:15 pm. Sponsored by the
    Prelacys Armenian Religious Education Council and St. Illuminators
    Church.
    May 22Divine Liturgy and annual banquet, presided by His Grace Bishop
    Anoushavan Tanielian, St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville,
    Massachusetts.
    May 2375th Anniversary celebration of Holy Trinity Church, Worcester,
    Massachusetts, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan,
    at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Worcester. For information: 508-852-2414.
    May 26Fifth and final Bible study on Women in the Bible at
    St. Illuminators Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New York City, 7:15
    pm. Sponsored by the Prelacys Armenian Religious Education Council and
    St. Illuminators Cathedral.
    June 12Food Festival sponsored by Ladies Guild of St. Gregory Church,
    Jaffarian Hall, 158 Main Street, North Andover, Massachusetts.
    June 25-July 424th annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute Summer
    Program for youth ages 13 to 18, at St. Mary of Providence Center,
    Elverson, Pennsylvania.
    June 27St. Hagop (Racine) annual Madagh and Church Picnic at Johnsons
    Park (Hwy 38) Racine, Wisconsin.
    July 17A Hye Summer Night V, dance hosted by Ladies Guild of
    Sts. Vartanantz Church and ARS Ani Chapter, Providence, Rhode Island,
    at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Cranston,
    Rhode Island. For tickets and information: Joyce Bagdasarian
    (401-434-4467) or Joyce Yeremian. (401-354-8770).
    August 15Annual picnic of St. Stephen Church, Watertown,
    Massachusetts, at Camp Haiastan, Franklin, Massachusetts (12 noon to 5
    pm). For information: 617-924-7562.
    August 22Annual picnic of St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville,
    Massachusetts.
    October 8-10The Eastern Prelacys Linked In workshop weekend for young
    adults at Holy Virgin Marys Spiritual Vineyard, Charlton,
    Massachusetts.
    Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacys web
    site.

    To ensure the timely arrival of Crossroads in your electronic mailbox,
    add [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to
    your address book.

    Items in Crossroads can be reproduced without permission. Please
    credit Crossroads as the source.

    Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about
    their major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
    [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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