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  • Western Prelacy News - 01/03/2013

    January 3, 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


    CHRISTMAS EVE DIVINE LITURGY

    On Sunday, January 5, Christmas Eve will be celebrated in Prelacy
    Churches with Divine Liturgy followed by the Jrakalooyts - Lighting of the
    Candles service.
    Given that Christmas Eve Divine Liturgy is traditionally celebrated
    in the evening, and according to church canon we do not celebrate Divine
    Liturgy more than once on the same altar on the same day, on Sunday morning
    a prayer service will be held during which pastors will deliver their
    sermons. Requiem service will also take place.
    Divine Liturgy will take place in the evening.
    The Prelate will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at
    St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena.
    By the ordinance of His Eminence, Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian will
    visit the Colorado parish where he will celebrate Christmas Divine Liturgy.
    Rev. Fr. Khoren Babochian will celebrate Divine Liturgy at the Corona
    parish.


    CHRISTMAS DIVINE LITURGY AND BLESSING OF WATER

    On Monday, January 6th, the Glorious Birth and Theophany of our Lord
    Jesus Christ will be ceremoniously celebrated with Divine Liturgy and the
    blessing of water in all Prelacy Churches.
    The Prelate will celebrate Divine Liturgy, deliver the sermon, and
    conduct the blessing of water at St. Mary's Church in Glendale.
    In the evening, the Prelate's New Year and Christmas Dinner will be
    held at "Bagramian Hall" in Montebello with the participation of clergy,
    councils, parishes, sister organizations, sponsors, and friends.


    CHRISTMAS DIVINE LITURGY AND BLESSING OF WATER
    AT ARARAT HOME

    In celebration of the Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus
    Christ, on Sunday, January 5th Divine Liturgy will be celebrated and the
    blessing of water ceremony will be conducted at Ararat Home in Mission
    Hills.
    The day will begin at 10:00 a.m. with morning service and the
    blessing of water in the Residents Dining Room of the Nursing Facility. The
    Prelate will conduct the services, with the participation of clergy members.
    Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at the Sheen Chapel
    by Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian, who will also deliver the sermon.
    Following the service, the Prelate and clergy will be hosted to a
    luncheon by the administration.


    MEMORIAL DAY REQUIEM SERVICE AT FOREST LAWN

    On the morning of Tuesday, January 7, Christmas memorial day requiem
    service will be held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills "Hall of Liberty" and
    Forest Lawn Glendale "Church of the Recessional", beginning at 10:00 a.m.
    The Prelate will preside over the service at Hollywood Hills Forest
    Lawn.


    CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE AND BLESSING OF WATER
    AT GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

    In celebration of the Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus
    Christ, on Friday, January 3, 2014, morning prayer service and the blessing
    of water ceremony symbolizing the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ was
    conducted at Glendale Memorial Hospital.
    H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, led the prayer
    service, conducted the blessing of water, and conveyed his New Year and
    Christmas blessings and well wishes to the administration, staff, and
    patients. St. Mary's Church Pastors assisted in the service. Glendale City
    Council member Mr. Ara Najarian and Prelacy Executive Council member Dr.
    Dikran Babikian were among the guests in attendance. Reporters from Channel
    7 and LA Times were also present.
    Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center President Mr. Jack Ivie
    delivered welcoming remarks expressing his appreciation to the Prelate for
    what has become a beautiful tradition.
    The Prelate first delivered his message then conducted the service
    and ceremony. His Eminence expressed thanks to God for the gift of another
    year and for the opportunity to continue the tradition of gathering in the
    first days of the new year to exchange well wishes to one another and
    conduct the Blessing of the Home service beseeching God to protect and keep
    in peace this facility, its faculty and patients. The Prelate explained the
    blessing of the water ceremony signifying the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
    River by John the Baptist and the use of the Holy Chrism (Muron) in the
    Armenian Apostolic Church for blessings, consecrations, and anointing,
    symbolizing the presence of the Holy Spirit. He explained that the oil used
    today is revered because it contains part of the original oil blessed by St.
    Gregory the Illuminator centuries ago, since whenever a new batch is
    prepared and blessed, a small amount of the old go into it, thus preserving
    continuity.
    Reflecting on the start of a new year, the Prelate invited all to
    resolve to thank God daily for the abundance of blessings in our lives, to
    emulate the love and mercy of our Lord by demonstrating brotherly love,
    compassion, and goodness to one another, to lift the spirits of the less
    fortunate by sharing our blessings and spreading the good tidings of
    Christmas to as many people as we can throughout the year. In conclusion,
    His Eminence commended the hospital faculty for the care and compassion they
    provide, prayed for the Lord to heal the infirm and restore them to health,
    and wished that 2014 will be a blessed year for all filled with greatest
    gifts of health, love, peace, and joy.




    From: A. Papazian
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