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    April 16, 2010
    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


    PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH -
    REQUIEM SERVICE FOR DIRAMAYR MARIE MARDIROSSIAN

    On Sunday, April 18th, 2010, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
    Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy at Forty
    Martyrs Church in Orange County. Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will
    celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon. At the conclusion of
    Divine Liturgy, requiem service will be offered for Diramayr Marie
    Mardirossian on the first anniversary of her passing.

    . By the ordinance of the Prelate and the request of the
    Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, on Sunday, April 18, prayers will
    be offered in all Prelacy Churches during Divine Liturgy for those
    suffering from leukemia and blood related illnesses. Also, for the
    second consecutive Sunday, members of the Armenian Autism Outreach
    Project will be at Prelacy Churches to provide information on autism.


    PRELATE WELCOMES PROF. RICHARD HOVANNISIAN - ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
    "GRIGOR KOTCHOLOSIAN" SCHOLARSHIP FUND

    On Wednesday, April 14th, 2010, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
    Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed renowned historian and scholar
    Prof. Richard Hovannisian. Given that it was Prof. Hovannisian's
    first visit to the new headquarters, the Prelate informed him of the
    various departments that operate within the Prelacy and the endeavors
    being undertaken. The Prelate and guest also discussed current issues
    of concern within the Armenian community. Prof. Hovannisian then
    informed the Prelate that the cousin of his wife Dr. Vartiter
    K. Hovannisian, Grigor Kotcholosian (who passed away in Orange County
    on February 17, 2010), had left a sum of $75,000 in his will to the
    Ari Guiragos Minassian School in Orange County to establish a
    scholarship fund to benefit needy students. On behalf of the Prelacy
    Councils and school board, the Prelate expressed his thanks and
    appreciation to Prof. Hovannisian and prayed for the memory of the
    decedent to remain ever blessed.


    DIVINE LITURGY AND REQUIEM ON THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN
    GENOCIDE

    On the evening of Friday, April 23rd, 2010, Divine Liturgy
    will be celebrated and requiem service will be offered in
    commemoration of the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The
    service begins at 7:00 p.m. and will take place at the Armenian
    Apostolic Church of North Hollywood located at 13050 Vanowen St. near
    the intersection of Coldwater Canyon. Divine Liturgy will be
    celebrated by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, who will
    also deliver the sermon. Memorial messages will be delivered by Very
    Rev. Fr. Andon Saroyan, Rector of the Armenian Catholic Church, and
    Rev. Joe Matossian, Minister of the Armenian Evangelical Union of
    N. America.


    95TH ANNIVERSARY GENOCIDE COMMEMORATIONS

    In the coming days, Armenians worldwide will be commemorating
    the 95th anniversary of the Genocide through various events. The
    following is a list of commemorative events to be held in our
    community and for which the Prelate has received invitations. - By
    the collaboration of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute, the Armenian
    Film Foundation, and Dr. J. Michael and Antoinette Hagopian, a formal
    signing ceremony of a historic agreement for the preservation and
    public dissemination of the interviews of survivors and eyewitnesses
    of the Genocide took place on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 13th.
    Pastor of Holy Cross Cathedral Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian represented
    the Prelate. - On Thursday, April 15th, the Genocide was commemorated
    at the California State Assembly session, followed by commemorative
    events and exhibits. On behalf of the Prelate, Pastor of Holy Trinity
    Church Rev. Fr. Vahan Gosdanian delivered the invocation at the
    Assembly session. - On Tuesday, April 20th, at their weekly meeting,
    the L.A. County Board of Supervisors will proclaim April 24, 2010, as
    the "Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923." The
    Prelate will be represented at the special presentation by Very
    Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian, Pastor of Holy Cross Cathedral
    Rev. Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian, and Pastor of St. Mary's Church
    Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian. On behalf of the Prelate, Very Rev.
    Fr. Barthev Gulumian will deliver the invocation. - On Saturday,
    April 24th, the Armenian Genocide United Commemorative Committee has
    organized a community gathering at Bicknell Park in Montebello. The
    day will begin with the laying of wreaths at the memorial monument,
    followed by the rally, and concluding with a requiem service led by
    Apostolic, Catholic, and Evangelical clergy. - On the morning of
    April 24th, the Prelate and clergy will participate in a protest rally
    in Little Armenian organized by the Unified Young Armenians. In the
    afternoon, a protest rally at the Turkish Consulate will take place,
    organized by the Armenian Youth Federation. - A commemoration will
    also take place in the morning in front of the Pasadena City hall, co-
    sponsored by the City of Pasadena and local organization, schools and
    churches.


    SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT GATHERING AND COMPETITION

    The Prelacy Sunday Schools' Directorate, headed by Very
    Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian, has organized a spiritual gathering and
    student competition to held under the auspices of the Prelate on
    Saturday, April 17th, at "Soghonalian" Hall of St. Garabed Church in
    Hollywood. Sunday School students participating in the gathering will
    be quizzed on the history of the Armenian Church. The Prelate will
    attend and convey his message and blessings to the students.


    CASPS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

    The Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools has
    organized a leadership conference for seniors from Glendale schools,
    to take place under the auspices of the Prelate on Saturday, April
    17th, at the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall. The
    Prelate will attend and convey his message to the students.


    "YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN WOMAN" SECOND LITERARY LUNCHEON HELD AT THE
    PRELACY

    In celebration of the "Year of the Armenian Woman" as
    proclaimed by H.H. Catholicos Aram I, the Prelacy is organizing a
    number of events throughout the year to honor the Armenian woman and
    her role and contributions to our nation. Among these is a series of
    literary luncheons organized by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary under the
    auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. The
    second of these luncheons took place on the afternoon of Thursday,
    April 15th, 2010, at the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian"
    Hall. The event began with the invocation by the Prelate. Ladies
    Auxiliary Chair Mrs. Mariam Karapetian welcomed the guests, among who
    were Ladies Guild members from various Prelacy Churches and community
    representatives, such as Chairlady of the A.R.S. Regional Executive
    Mrs. Sossi Poladian. Given that the A.R.S. is celebrating its
    centennial this year, Mrs. Karapetian congratulated the organization
    and wished them success as they embark on the next hundred years. The
    keynote speaker was psychologist and marriage and family therapist
    Dr. Ida Karayan, who gave a presentation on the role of Armenian woman
    in childhood education. Dr. Karayan first outlined the basic needs of
    all children. She went on to stress the importance of Armenian
    mothers helping their children form their ideals and purpose and
    developing strong ties with family and community, teaching them skills
    to keep up with the fast pace of life, instructing them on our faith,
    heritage and national values, and working to ensure that they develop
    a bond with our church and community. The event closed with the
    Prelate's message. The Prelate commended Dr. Karayan for her
    informative presentation and suggestions, and reiterated her message
    that Armenian mothers must instill in their children our values,
    virtues, and pride in belonging to the Armenian nation, and cultivate
    in them love for God and our church. He concluded by affirming that
    the Armenian woman, whether a wife, mother, or educator, is the heart
    and soul of our nation. At the conclusion of the event the Prelate
    presented Dr. Karayan with a memento.


    ACYA SPIRITUAL REVIVAL II "NEW BEGINNING"

    On the weekend of April 9th to the 11th, 2010, the Armenian
    Church Youth Association (ACYA), under the auspices of H.E.
    Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, held the Spiritual Revival
    II "New Beginning" religious retreat led by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
    Gulumian and organized by the ACYA Sisters' Guild Sub-committee. On
    the evening of April 9th, over 50 youth from various Prelacy churches
    gathered at St. Mary's Church in Glendale to depart to AYF Camp. Upon
    arrival, the youth were by a member of the organizing committee. The
    weekend began with an Evening Service lead by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
    Gulumian, and an introduction of each youth. Saturday, April 10th,
    began with a hike, followed by Morning Service. After the service, the
    youth viewed the taped message of the Prelate, "Let us ask God to help
    us to release the negatives of the past and follow His plan for our
    lives, for a new beginning is discovered as we trust the plan of God.
    Let us admit our spiritual needs, repent for our old lives, receive
    through prayer Jesus Christ in our hearts, and accept the new identity
    and life God has granted us through His Son our Lord Jesus Christ.
    And let us thank God for His promise and gift of making all things new
    for us who believe, asking Him to help us cast off the old and receive
    His gift of joy, peace, and a new beginning in His Son", said the
    Prelate. ACYA Chairman Raffi Naljian then delivered his message to
    the participants. In the afternoon Fr. Barthev gave the first lecture
    entitled, "New beginning in this life". The youth learned that in
    order to have a new beginning, an individual must renew his/her heart,
    soul and mind. After the lecture, the youth divided into seven groups
    for a group activity where they presented a new beginning from the
    Bible through a skit or reading. Each group researched one of the
    following new beginnings: Noah, Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, David,
    Paul, Abraham, and Moses. After a break, the second lecture was
    presented by Fr. Barthev entitled, "New beginning in the after-life".
    A question and answer session followed. Following the lectures, two
    individuals were selected to present testimonials on a new beginning
    in their life. After the testimonials, there was a roundtable debate
    on whether women should be allowed into the priesthood and/or as
    preachers? Two individuals were selected to present this topic, which
    was followed by an active discussion. Before the Saturday Evening
    Service, the youth wrote down their sins anonymously to later be
    burned in the fireplace. The youth also wrote down prayers that were
    placed in the middle of the room during the Evening Service for God to
    hear our prayers. The night ended with a religious movie The Hiding
    Place, and a bonfire. Sunday, April 11th, the last day of the
    retreat, began with a morning hike, followed by Morning Service. After
    the service, each of the youth shared their experiences about the
    retreat, such as how they would be able to utilize the information
    learned from the Bible and their experiences in their everyday life to
    make a new beginning for themselves. The day ended with the singing
    of three religious songs by members of the "Lousavorich" choir.
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