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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/



    October 30, 2014

    PRELATE OF ALEPPO VISITS EASTERN PRELACY

    Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of Aleppo, met last week with
    parishes of the Eastern Prelacy. His Eminence has been visiting
    Armenian communities across the United States to brief the community
    about the Syrian crisis
    and the current state of the Syrian Armenian community. All
    contributions received are being allocated to the Armenian schools in
    Aleppo and other areas.

    The history of Armenians in Syria goes back to the 11th century, but
    it was the survivors of the 1915 Genocide that established the
    community that became the premiere community of the Diaspora.

    As we reported last week, on Wednesday, October 22, the Archbishop,
    accompanied by Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, visited the community of
    St. Stephen's Church in Watertown, Massachusetts. A public gathering
    took place in the evening hosted by the Armenian Relief Society. Here
    are some subsequent visits made by Archbishop Shahan:

    Philadelphia, October 23

    Archbishop Shahan and Archbishop Oshagan, accompanied by Archpriest
    Fr. Nerses Manoogian, pastor of St. Gregory Church, gathered at the
    home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Nellie Nalbandian of Huntington Valley,
    Pennsylvania, for a
    reception to raise funds to help keep the Armenian schools open in
    Aleppo.
    Speaking about the general situation in Aleppo as well as other
    cities, Archbishop Shahan said that `although we live in difficult
    times, we never lose hope. We are without water and electricity, but
    hope is very much alive in us.'

    Douglaston, October 24

    A public briefing took place at St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston, New
    York on Friday evening, October 24. Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, pastor
    of St. Sarkis, welcomed the Archbishop assuring him of the support of
    the Armenian American community. The Prelate of Aleppo spoke softly
    and plainly, but eloquently, about the Syrian Armenian community and
    the community's determination to remain in Syria. He described how
    every effort is being made to
    keep the schools open and functioning so that the young people will
    not be
    deprived of an education. He noted that in some areas schools were
    consolidated in safer areas.

    Ridgefield, October 25 and 26

    On Saturday evening, a public briefing took place at Sts. Vartanantz
    Church in Ridgefield, New Jersey, where once again Archbishop Shahan
    introduced several videos vividly showing the current situation in
    Syria. Rev. Fr. Hovnan Bozoian and the Board of Trustees hosted the
    event that brought together many members of the community. On Sunday,
    His Eminence celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered a sermon on
    the occasion of the Feast of the Discovery of the Holy
    Cross. Following the Liturgy, Archbishop Shahan spoke to a gathering
    of parishioners about the general situation and introduced the videos
    that were shown. The Aleppo Prelate answered questions from the
    audience.

    Woodside, October 27

    On Monday evening, Archbishop Shahan once again presented his briefing
    to a gathering at the Armenian Center in Woodside, New York, sponsored
    by St. Illuminator's Cathedral and the ARF Armen Garo Gomideh. Opening
    remarks were offered by Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian. As he did at each
    of the events, the Prelate, Archbishop Oshagan, concluded the
    gathering with his words of encouragement and appealed to the
    community to continue supporting the Syrian Armenian community with
    prayers and financial assistance.

    On Tuesday, October 28, Archbishop Shahan departed for Canada where he
    is continuing his public briefings and appeals.

    A fundraising reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nalbandian was
    attended by many from the Philadelphia area.

    The clergy are surrounded by parishioners and friends at St. Sarkis
    Church in Douglaston, New York.

    The attendees at a reception at Sts. Vartanantz Church, New Jersey on
    Saturday evening.

    Archbishop Shahan celebrated the Divine Liturgy in New Jersey.

    A briefing and presentation on Sunday after the Liturgy in New Jersey.

    The attendees at the public briefing at the Armenian Center in New
    York with the clergy.

    Archbishop Oshagan and Archbishop Shahan with Salpi Ketchelian, Anna
    Mari Manoukian, and Taleen Lakissian who presented $750 to Bishop
    Shahan collected by St. Illuminator's Sunday and Saturday school
    students.

    SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER

    The crisis in Syria requires our financial assistance.

    Please keep this community in your prayers, your hearts, and your
    pocketbooks.

    PLEASE DO NOT FORGET OUR ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE ARMENIAN
    COMMUNITY
    IN SYRIA WHERE CONDITIONS ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT.

    THE NEED IS REAL.

    THE NEED IS GREAT.

    DONATIONS TO THE FUND FOR SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF CAN BE MADE ON
    LINE. TO DONATE NOW CLICK HERE
    (https://t.e2ma.net/click/sunof/4f4cee/ozw3nb) AND SELECT SYRIAN
    ARMENIAN RELIEF IN THE MENU. OR IF YOU PREFER YOU MAY MAIL YOUR
    DONATION TO:

    Armenian Prelacy

    138 E. 39th Street

    New York, NY 10016

    Checks payable to: Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief

    Thank you for your help

    PRELATE WILL TRAVEL TO ILLINOIS

    Archbishop Oshagan will travel to Illinois this weekend where on
    Sunday he
    will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at All Saints
    Church in Glenview, on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the
    parish. Following the services His Eminence will preside over an
    anniversary banquet at Shahnasarian Hall.

    VICAR WILL VISIT SPRINGFIELD

    On Sunday, November 2, Bishop Anoushavan will celebrate the Divine
    Liturgy
    and deliver the sermon at St. Gregory Church, of Springfield & Indian
    Orchard, Massachusetts. During the service His Grace will ordain
    Stephen Michael Sherokey to the diaconate and consecrate an icon of
    Saint Sarkis the Warrior. The Vicar will preside at the banquet that
    will follow the liturgical services.

    VICAR VISITS RACINE AND WAUKEGAN

    Last weekend Bishop Anoushavan visited St. Hagop Church in Racine,
    Wisconsin, and St. Paul Church in Waukegan, Illinois.

    On Saturday evening the Vicar met with the leadership and parishioners
    of St. Paul Church in Waukegan that also included the blessing of a
    recently installed church sign in the front of the church, and
    concluded with a moving and uplifting candlelight service.

    On Sunday His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the
    sermon
    at St. Hagop Church in Racine. During the services, His Grace granted
    the right to wear stoles to altar servers, Vahan Mahdasian and Arakel
    Khaligian. The Vicar also read the encyclical from His Holiness Aram
    I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, elevating Rev. Fr. Daron
    Stepanian, pastor of St. Hagop, to the rank of Archpriest. A dinner
    celebration of the 76th anniversary of the parish took place after the
    services. On behalf of the pastor and the board of trustees, Bishop
    Anoushavan presented a Certificate of Merit to Archdeacon Dikran
    Mahdasian for fifty years of service to St. Hagop. In his comments,
    Der Daron congratulated the parish on its 76 years of religious and
    national leadership and expressed thanks to the Prelate, Archbishop
    Oshagan, and the Vicar, Bishop Anoushavan, for their fatherly guidance
    and for the honor of being elevated to the rank of Archpriest.

    Bishop Anoushavan and Archpriest Fr. Daron with members of the
    St. Paul Church community.

    Following the Liturgy at St. Hagop Church, the Vicar and Der Hayr with
    the
    altar servers and parishioners.

    Bishop Anoushavan reads the pontifical encyclical elevating Der Daron
    to rank of Archpriest.

    CAMECT REPRESENTATIVES MEET AT PRELACY

    Representatives of Christian and Arab Middle Eastern Churches Together
    (CAMECT) met on Tuesday, October 28, at the Prelacy offices in New
    York City. CAMECT is comprised of faith communities in the United
    States who belong to
    or are associated with churches in the Middle East. The organization
    meets
    at least twice a year to discuss the current situation and to deepen
    the bonds of fellowship, awareness, respect and love for one another.

    Archbishop Oshagan is the chairman of CAMECT that includes
    representatives
    of the following churches with roots in the Middle East: Antiochian
    Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America; Armenian Orthodox
    Church; Armenian Catholic Church; Armenian Evangelical Church;
    Assyrian Church of the East; Chaldean Catholic Church; Coptic Orthodox
    Church; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Maronite Catholic
    Church; Melkite Greek Catholic Church; Presbyterian Church; Syriac
    Orthodox Church of Antioch; Syriac Catholic Church of Antioch.

    Archbishop Oshagan said, `The presence of Christianity in the Middle
    East is a deep-rooted reality. For fourteen centuries Christians have
    coexisted and cohabited with the Arab people who always regarded the
    Christian people as the indigenous people of the Book and encouraged
    and protected the Christian presence and rights. The Christian
    leadership in the Middle East stands firm in its determination to
    maintain the Christian presence in the Middle East and to help the
    people remain in the countries they consider their home.'

    A meeting of CAMECT representatives took place at the Prelacy on
    Tuesday, October 28.

    HALLOWEEN PARTY IN PHILLY

    St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held its annual Sunday
    School Halloween Party last Sunday. More than 60 students joined in
    the festivities of the day, which included lessons about the Discovery
    of the Holy Cross and the origins of Halloween; they marched in the
    Parade of Saints, danced to music, played games, made caramel apples,
    engaged in a group competitive Scripturally-based modified
    Jeopardy/Wheel of Fortune/Hangman tournament, feasted at an
    overflowing table of kids' favorite delectable foods, and took home
    goodie bags to enjoy later that night. Serving in various capacities,
    the junior and senior high students fulfilled their stewardship
    responsibilities in this their first Day of Stewardship, where they
    learn to give back to the church. It was a fun-filled, action-packed
    day that everyone enjoyed.

    The day began with lessons on the Feast of the Discovery of the Holy
    Cross
    that was being celebrated that day.

    The Halloween table was filled with treats, plus `goodie bags' to take
    home.

    FOOD FESTIVALS AND BAZAARS

    Whatever we call it-Bazaar, Food Festival, Fall Fair, or Holiday
    Fair-it is the beginning of the season that our parishes present their
    annual event that for most parishes is a major part of their annual
    income. St. Gregory Church, North Andover, Massachusetts hosted their
    annual Fall Fair last weekend.

    At the pastry table in North Andover are, from left, Christine
    Kourkounian, chair of the Board of Trustees, Susan Kulungian, and
    Melanie Tokatlian.

    Rev. Stephan Baljian, pastor of St. Gregory is joined at the Fall Fair
    by his parents, Archpriest Fr. Antranig Baljian and Yeretzkin Cheryl.

    BIBLE READINGS

    Bible readings for Sunday, November 2, Eighth Sunday of the Exaltation
    of the Holy Cross, are: Isaiah 22:15-25; Ephesians 1:1-14; Luke
    8:17-21.

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who
    are
    in Ephesus and are faithful to Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace
    from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has
    blessed us
    in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just
    as he
    chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and
    blameless before him in love. He destined us for adoption as his
    children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his
    will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on
    us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the
    forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace
    that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known
    to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he
    set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up
    all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
    In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined
    according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according
    to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our
    hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you
    also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your
    salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the
    promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward
    redemption as God's own people, to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians
    1:1-14)

    For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
    (https://t.e2ma.net/click/sunof/4f4cee/4rx3nb).

    ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM

    Today, October 30, the Armenian Church remembers St. John Chrysostom
    (Hovhan Voskeperan), a notable Christian bishop and preacher in Syria
    and Constantinople. He is famous for his eloquence-Chrysostom means
    `golden mouth.' The Orthodox Church honors him as a saint and one of
    the `three holy hierarchs' (along with Basil the Great and
    Gregory the Theologian). He is also recognized and honored by the
    Catholic
    Church and the Church of England.

    John converted to Christianity in 368 when he was barely 21 years
    old. He renounced a large inheritance and promising legal career and
    went to live in a mountain cave where he studied the Bible. He was
    later ordained a priest and soon his sermons were attracting huge
    audiences. He challenged wealthy Christians, whose generosity was
    confined to donating precious objects for display in churches. `The
    gift of a chalice may be extravagant in
    its generosity,' he said, `but a gift to the poor is an expression of
    love.'

    His outspoken criticism was not appreciated by the hierarchy and he
    was sent into exile at various times. He had a profound influence on
    the doctrines and theology of the Armenian Church because he spent the
    final years of his exile in Armenia. Some of his important works have
    survived only in Armenian manuscripts.

    Muse of the deep and ineffable Divine Mysteries.

    Wise Prefect and Great Doctor of the world,

    Like the rock of the Church, you were faithful to the key to heaven.

    >From the beloved disciple, you received the gospel.

    >From the Holy Virgin Birth-giver you received your symbol of
    authority.

    O Patriarch John, by the grace of the Holy Spirit you received wisdom.

    (An Armenian Church ode dedicated to St. John Chrysostom)

    FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

    This Saturday, November 1, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast
    of All Saints, Old and New, Known and Unknown. The western churches
    always celebrate All Saints Day on November 1. In the Armenian Church
    tradition the date is variable depending on the season of the
    Cross. It can occur in late October or in November. The commemoration
    is rooted in the belief that there
    are many saints who are not known to us. Therefore, on this day all
    saints
    are honored.

    NEWS FROM THE CATHOLICOSATE

    NEW JULFA ARMENIANS MARK 400 YEARS OF HISTORY

    His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, attended a
    three-day conference dedicated to the 400 years of Armenians living in
    New Julfa that took place at the Ararat Community Hall in Isfahan/New
    Julfa. In his opening message, His Holiness congratulated the
    organizers for the timely
    event and the theme, `New Julfa: Symbol of Conviviality amongst the
    Three Monotheistic Religions.' Also attending the opening were the
    Governor and Vice Governor of Isfahan, the Head of Religious Affairs,
    the
    President of Isfahan University, and Professors from Yerevan
    University.

    The Catholicos spoke about the rich experience of Armenians, which he
    said
    has been well documented in the region's literature. The three day
    conference concluded with the celebration of the 350th anniversary of
    the Cathedral of Holy Saviour Monastery of New Julfa, in the presence
    of the Catholicos, and the Prime Minister of Armenia, Hovik
    Abrahamian, who was accompanied by seven government ministers.

    As part of the celebrations a conference of scholars took place on
    October
    21. Dr. Vazken Ghougassian, Executive Director of the Eastern Prelacy
    was invited to participate. The topic of his presentation was `The
    Social, Administrative and Ecclesiastical Structure of the New Julfa
    Armenian Community in the 17th Century.'

    The Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the
    Cathedral of All Savior's Monastery (Sourp Armenaprkich) in New
    Julfa. The
    Cathedral was completed in 1664.

    Catholicos Aram officially re-opens the renovated library.

    The conference of scholars was attended by high-ranking government
    officials, the clergy, and the general public. Dr. Vazken Ghougassian,
    Executive Director of the Eastern Prelacy, was one of the presenters.

    THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY

    Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC)

    Armistice of Mudros (October 30, 1918)

    The defeat of the Central Powers in World War I triggered the
    capitulation
    of the Ottoman Empire, which was forced to conclude the Armistice of
    Mudros on October 30, 1918, to end the hostilities with the Allies in
    the Middle
    Eastern theater. The armistice was signed by Ottoman Navy Minister
    Rauf Bey and British Admiral Somerset Arthur Gough-Calthorpe on board
    the British ship Agamemnon in Mudros, a harbor on the Greek island of
    Lemnos.

    As part of several conditions, the Ottomans surrendered their
    remaining garrisons outside Anatolia and granted the Allies the right
    to occupy forts controlling the Straits of the Dardanelles and the
    Bosporus. Any Ottoman territory could be also occupied by the Allies
    in case of a threat to security. The Ottoman army was demobilized.

    Armenia had proclaimed its independence on May 28, 1918, but according
    to the Treaty of Batum (June 4), its borders had been reduced to an
    area surrounding Yerevan, Alexandropol, and lake Sevan of
    approximately 12,000 square
    kilometers. Armenians anxiously waited for the end of the war, hoping
    that
    the Allies would fulfill their promises.

    Several clauses of the armistice referred to Armenians:

    `IV. All Allied prisoners of war and Armenian interned persons and
    prisoners to be collected in Constantinople and handed over
    unconditionally to the Allies.

    XI. Immediate withdrawal of the Turkish troops from Northwest Persia
    to the rear of the pre-war frontier has already been ordered and will
    be carried
    out. Part of Trans-Caucasia has already been ordered to be evacuated
    by Turkish troops; the remainder is to be evacuated if required by the
    Allies after they have studied the situation there.

    XV. Allied Control Officers to be placed on all railways, including
    such portions of the Trans-Caucasian Railways as are now under Turkish
    control, which must be placed at the free and complete disposal of the
    Allied authorities, due consideration being given to the needs of the
    population. This clause to include Allied occupation of Batoum. Turkey
    will raise no objection
    to the occupation of Baku by the Allies.

    XVI. Surrender of all garrisons in Hedjaz, Assir, Yemen, Syria, and
    Mesopotamia to the nearest Allied Commander; and the withdrawal of
    troops from Cilicia, except those necessary to maintain order, as will
    be determined under Clause V.

    XXIV. In case of disorder in the six Armenian vilayets, the Allies
    reserve
    to themselves the right to occupy any part of them.

    Calthorpe had dictated the conditions of the armistice on behalf of
    the Allies without consultation with the other members of the
    Entente. Those conditions were discussed during the Peace Conference
    of Versailles, opened on January 18, 1919. At the end of January, the
    Allied Supreme Council approved a resolution to separate Armenia,
    Syria, Palestine, Arabia, and Mesopotamia from the Ottoman Empire.

    However, in the future the Allies did not take any serious measure to
    execute the clauses of the armistice, which would have favored the
    solution of the Armenian Question. The signature of the Treaty of
    Sevres in August 1920
    was the legal follow-up to the armistice, but it was never ratified
    due to
    the Turkish victory in the so-called `war of independence.'

    Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' can be
    read on the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).

    FROM THE BOOKSTORE

    The Prelacy Bookstore has an extensive collection of books (in
    Armenian and English) about the Genocide including histories,
    historical novels, memoirs, eye witness testimonies, essays, and
    poetry. From now through next April we will feature one or two books
    each week from the Bookstore's collection.

    >From Empire to Republic:

    Turkish Nationalism and the Armenian Genocide

    By Taner Akcam

    This book is the first serious scholarly attempt to study the Armenian
    Genocide in the context of Turkish political history.

    Softcover, $36.00 plus shipping and handling

    Hagop: An Armenian Genocide Survivor's Journey to Freedom

    By Theodore D. Kharpertian

    This memoir of a survivor, written by his son, recounts the lifelong
    struggle and tenacity of Hagop Kharpertian, the only survivor in his
    family. It is a story of crime without punishment and the narrative of
    a remarkable life.

    Softcover, $13.00 plus shipping and handling

    To order these books or for information contact the Armenian Prelacy
    Bookstore by email ([email protected]) or by phone
    (212-689-7810).

    PODCAST WITH FATHER NAREG TERTERIAN: EPISODE 9

    click the image below to listen to Podcast No. 9 with Rev. Fr. nareg
    terterian featuring an interesting interview with Arthur Hayrabedian,
    the first chairman of the Borad of St. Sarkis Church.

    (https://t.e2ma.net/click/sunof/4f4cee/kky3nb)

    DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS THIS WEEKEND

    We are back to Standard Time as of 2 am Sunday. Don't forget to FALL
    BACK.

    CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    November 2-All Saints Church, Glenview, Illinois, 71st Anniversary
    under auspices of Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, following the Divine
    Liturgy, at Shahnasarian Hall, 1701 N. Greenwood, Glenview, Illinois.

    November 2-Family Brunch following the Divine Liturgy, Sts. Vartanantz
    Church, 461 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield, New Jersey, sponsored by the
    Nareg Armenian School. Adults $15; children under twelve $5.00. All
    proceeds will benefit the Nareg Saturday School.

    November 6-Avak Luncheon, sponsored by St. Gregory Church, 158 Main
    Street, North Andover, Massachusetts, at noon. Speaker: Sonya
    Vartabedian, `Diary of a Community Editor,' reflections from Sunday
    School student here to award-winning journalist and editor of The
    Andover Townsman and Andover Magazine.

    November 7-8-9-Rouben Mamoulian Film Festival, 7 pm, at the Museum
    of the Moving Image in Astoria, New York. Sponsored by the
    Anthropology Museum of the People of New York, the Armenian Cultural
    Educational Resource Center Gallery at Queens College, and The Museum
    of the Moving Image. Opening night and reception will feature Love Me
    Tonight, the 1932 musical comedy film produced and directed by
    Mamoulian, with music by Rodgers and Hart, starring Jeanette MacDonald
    and Maurice Chevalier. For tickets and information:
    [email protected] or 718-428-5650.

    November 7 & 8-St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, 58th
    Armenian Bazaar, 10 am to 9:30 pm at Armenian Cultural & Educational
    Center, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, Massachusetts. Meals served from
    11:30 am to 8:30 pm (take out is available). Enjoy delicious meals,
    Armenian pastries, gourmet items, arts and crafts, books, raffles,
    attic treasures. For information: 617-924-7562.

    November 8-ARF Day Celebration, hosted by the New York Armen Garo
    Gomideh. Dinner followed by patriotic songs by Karnig
    Sarkissian. Guest speaker, Vicken Hovsepian, Central Committee Western
    Region, at Armenian Center, 69-23 47th Avenue, Woodside, New York, at
    8 pm. For reservations/info: 718-651-4687.

    November 14-15-Holy Trinity Church, Worcester, Massachusetts, Annual
    Fall Fest. Friday, 4 to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Shish, chicken,
    losh kebab and kheyma dinners. Home made pastries and special
    desserts. For information: 508-852-2414.

    November 15 &16-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island,
    Armenian Fest 2014 at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Broad Street, Cranston,
    Rhode
    Island. Largest indoor festival in Rhode Island. Delicious shish and
    losh kebob, chicken and kufta dinners and Armenian pastry available
    all day. Live dance music. The Mourad Armenian School and Providence
    Hamazkayin dance groups will perform on Saturday and Sunday at 5
    pm. Hourly
    raffles, silent auction, country store, gift baskets, flea-market,
    arts and crafts. Main raffle prizes worth total $2,700. Fun for all
    ages. Free admission, parking and valet. For information: 401-831-6399
    or www.stsvartanantzchurch.org.

    November 21, 22, 23-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey,
    Annual Bazaar, Food Festival, and Hantes. Mezze and Kebab dinners
    (chicken, shish, luleh); dessert table and trays of home-made
    delicacies; Boutique
    Booths; Chinese Auction; Supervised Game Room for children;
    Pre-packaged Monte, Sou Buereg, Kufteh, and Lehmejun; Take-out
    available; Live Music for dancing and listening. Traditional Kavourma
    dinner on Sunday served immediately after church service. For
    information: 201-943-2950.

    December 6-Armenian Winter Dessert Festival, Soorp Khatch Church,
    Bethesda, Maryland.

    December 6-Lowell Gomideh anniversary celebration, 6 pm, at
    St. Gregory Church, 158 Main Street, North Andover,
    Massachusetts. Dinner, entertainment, program, speaker: David
    Boyajian, `The Survival of Armenia: Dangers and
    Opportunities. Admission: $20 adults; $10 students. For information:
    [email protected] or 978-373-1654.

    December 6-St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
    Annual Bazaar at Christian Reform Church, Whitinsville, 10 am to 5 pm.

    December 7-Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Church of New Britain and
    Hartford, Connecticut, will host a Wine Tasting Party at noon in the
    church hall, 167 Tremont Street, New Britain. A wine talk and tasting
    will be provided by Taylor Brooke Winery, Woodstock, Connecticut,
    owned by Linda Varjabedian Auger.

    December 7-8th Annual ANC Eastern Region Banquet, Ritz-Carlton Battery
    Park, NY. Freedom Award Honoree: former Manhattan District Attorney
    Robert Morgenthau and the Morgenthau family; Vahan Cardashian Award
    Honoree: ANCA activist Alice Movsesian. Tickets are $250. For
    reservations and information, please visit www.anca.org/erbanquet or
    917.428.1918.

    December 12-Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) 11th Annual Holiday Gala,
    Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City. Cocktails and Silent Auction, 7
    pm; Dinner & Program, 8 pm; Dancing & After Party, 10 pm. For tickets
    and information www.coafkids.org or 212-994-8234.

    December 13-St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, =80=9CA
    2014 Christmas Celebration' at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Usher in
    the Christmas season with family and friends. Featuring master
    organist, Ara Eloian, group caroling in Armenian and
    English. Reception following in Terhanian Hall. Admission is
    Free. RSVP to church office 215-482-9200.

    February 9-11, 2015-Ghevontiantz gathering of clergy serving the
    Eastern Prelacy.

    March 13-15, 2015-`Responsibility 2015,' International conference for
    Armenian Genocide's centennial at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York,
    featuring prominent historians, policymakers, authors, and
    artists. Organized by the ARF Eastern US Centennial Committee, under
    the auspices of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America,
    Eastern Region. www.responsibility2015.com for information.

    March 20, 2015-Musical Armenia, presented by Eastern Prelacy and
    Prelacy Ladies Guild, Weill Recital Hall, 8 pm, Carnegie Hall, New
    York City.

    October 5-9, 2015-Clergy gathering of Eastern, Western, and Canadian
    Prelacies.

    Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacy's web
    site.

    To ensure the timely arrival of Crossroads in your electronic mailbox,
    add [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]




    From: A. Papazian
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