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    March 16, 2007
    Press Release
    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] <mailto:[email protected]>
    Website: www.westernprelacy.org <http://www.westernprelacy.org/>


    PRELATE TO CONDUCT MASS IN ORANGE COUNTY ON THE NAME DAY OF FORTY MARTYRS
    CHURCH

    Saturday, March 17, is the Feast of the Forty Martyrs and the name day of
    Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County.
    On this occasion, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
    Prelate, will conduct Holy Mass and deliver the sermon at Forty Martyrs
    Church on Sunday, March 18. Christian Education Department Co-Director Very
    Rev. Father Barthev Gulumian and parish pastor Rev. Hrant Yeretsian will
    assist at the altar.
    Following Mass, requiem service will take place for the souls of
    departed sponsors and dedicated servants of the church, and also for Mother
    Hripsime Sassounian who passed away last week in Istanbul. Mother Hripsime
    served the church in Turkey for over 50 years and was the director of the
    Kalfayan orphanage for numerous years as well as of the Bird's Nest
    Orphanage in Lebanon for some time. The Prelate expressed his condolences
    to the Sassounian, Kitsinian, and Sarkoian families for their loss.
    After requiem service, madaghorhnek will take place followed by a reception
    at the conclusion of church services.


    PRELACY BENEFACTOR MRS. TINA CAROLAN
    VISITS THE PRELACY

    On Thursday, March 15th, Prelacy benefactor Mrs. Tina Carolan visited the
    Prelacy where she was welcomed by the Prelate along with Executive Council
    Vice-chair Dr. Hagop Der Megerdichian, and the Ladies Auxiliary Guild.
    During the reception, the Prelate presented Mrs. Carolan with a
    memento and expressed his appreciation to her and her family for their
    benevolence.


    BIBLE STUDY BEGINS AT ST. GARABED CHURCH

    Beginning on Thursday, March 15th, Bible study will be offered each Thursday
    at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood at 6:30 p.m.
    By the ordinance of the Prelate, the studies will be lead by
    Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian.


    PRELATE TO ATTEND BANQUET OF
    HOLY MARTYRS A.R.S. PILAVJIAN PRE-SCHOOL AND
    FERRAHIAN ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL

    On Saturday, March 17th, the annual banquet of Holy Martyrs Ferrahian
    Elementary and High School, and Holy Martyrs A.R.S. Ashkhen Pilavjian
    Pre-School will take place at Avedissian Hall in Encino.
    The banquet, organized by the school's Finance Committee in
    honor of Pilavjian Pre-School's 15th anniversary, is being held under the
    auspices of and with the attendance of the Prelate.

    PRELATE TO ATTEND 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
    OF MASHDOTS COLLEGE

    On Saturday, March 17th, the 15th anniversary of Mashdots College will be
    celebrated at Verdugo Hills Country Club. The Prelate will attend and
    convey his blessings.
    On this same occasion, a slideshow is scheduled for Friday,
    March 16 at the Glendale Library.


    PRELATE OFFERS HIS BLESSINGS TO THE KAHAM GAMES CLOSING CEREMONY

    On Sunday, March 18, the closing ceremony of the Homenetmen KAHAM games will
    take place at Glendale College.
    Rev. Ardag Demirjian, pastor of St. Mary's Church, will attend the
    ceremony to convey the Prelate's blessings.
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