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  • Armenian Church Online Bulletin - 04/01/2004

    PRESS OFFICE
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
    630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
    Contact: Jake Goshert, Communications Officer
    Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.armenianchurch.org
    April 1, 2004
    ___________________

    Week of March 26 to April 1, 2004
    * * *

    HOLY WEEK BEGINS

    Sunday (4/4) is Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week, which recalls the last
    week of Jesus Christ's earthly ministry. It is a time to remember His
    teachings, His suffering, His death, and His resurrection. Holy Week is the
    most important week of the year for the church. Christ's Resurrection
    redeemed humanity and vanquished sin and death. Learn more about Holy Week
    and Easter, find activities to help educate your children, and
    Armenian-language resources, on the Eastern Diocese's website:
    http://www.armenianchurch.org/worship/easter/holyweek.html

    Come to St. Vartan Cathedral for Holy Week and Easter celebrations. For a
    schedule, click here:
    http://www.armenianchurch.org/news/index3.php?newsid=376&selmonth=4&selyea r=
    2004

    (Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 3/31/04)
    * * *

    CHARLOTTE TAKES FIRST STEP TOWARD NEW CHURCH

    The mission parish in Charlotte, NC, held a cornerstone blessing ceremony
    last Sunday (3/28) for what will become the first Armenian Church in that
    state. Construction is scheduled to be complete in early 2005. To read
    more about efforts in Charlotte, click to the Eastern Diocese's website:
    http://www.armenianchurch.org/news/index3.php?newsid=375&selmonth=4&selyear=
    2004

    (Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 3/31/04)
    * * *

    PRIMATE TO ORDAIN DEACON IN TENAFLY

    On Palm Sunday (4/4), Dr. Levon Capan will be ordained as a deacon by
    Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, during the
    Divine Liturgy at St. Thomas Church, Tenafly, NJ. A banquet will
    immediately follow the service. For more on the St. Thomas Church, click to
    the Eastern Diocese's website:
    http://www.armenianchurch.org/parishes/info.php?parishid=38

    (Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 3/29/04)
    * * *

    VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE WORK AT NEW CONFERENCE CENTER

    This past weekend, 16 volunteers from several parishes descended on the
    Diocese's Youth and Conference Center for a weekend of cleanup and
    refurbishing work. The team overseeing the new site is organizing the work
    weekends to get the facility into shape for use this summer. This group of
    volunteers painted the entire interior of a five-room cottage and the large
    gathering room in another building. Future work dates are April 16 to 18
    and May 21 to 23. If you're interested in helping or supporting the
    efforts, e-mail Karen Durgarian at [email protected]

    To learn more about the new Diocesan Youth and Conference Center, take a
    virtual tour of the facility, and donate to its purchase click to our
    website:
    http://www.armenianchurch.org/diocese/center/index.html

    (Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 3/31/04)
    * * *

    CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR IN HARTFORD SATURDAY

    Elise Antreassian, coordinator of Christian education for the Diocese, will
    be conducting a Sunday School teacher workshop for the St. George Church of
    Hartford, CT, this Saturday (4/3). Titled "Better Teaching," the workshop
    will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and explore basic elements that comprise an
    interesting, well-planned, interactive, and fun religious classroom. For
    more information on the session, or to schedule a workshop for your parish,
    e-mail Elise at [email protected].

    (Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 3/31/04)
    * * *

    ATLANTA BUYS MORE PROPERTY FOR FUTURE CHURCH SITE

    The mission parish in Atlanta, GA, this week announced it bought more
    property at the site of its future church building. The new purchase
    includes a building which will be temporarily used for services and
    gatherings, as the parish works to build its permanent Armenian Church home.
    For more on the purchase, click to the Eastern Diocese's website:
    http://www.armenianchurch.org/news/index3.php?newsid=377&selmonth=4&selyear=
    2004

    (Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 3/31/04)
    * * *

    TRAVEL TO ARMENIA THIS YEAR

    Traveling to Armenia strengthens your faith and dedication. If you haven't
    gone yet, there are five opportunities this year:

    June 12 to 26 -- Young Professionals Trip / $2,250. Specifically designed
    for travelers between the ages of 23 and 40, this trip offers a chance to
    see the sights of Armenia and build life-long friendships with other
    Armenian American professionals. Call the Fund for Armenian Relief (212)
    889-5150.

    June 17 to July 7 --- Diocesan Pilgrimage to Historic Armenia and the
    Republic of Armenia / $3,450. Travel to Istanbul, historic Armenian
    locations in modern day Turkey such as Musa Dagh, Cappadocia, Mt. Ararat,
    and Ani. Continue to Armenia to tour important historical and cultural
    sites. For more information call Armen Aroyan (626) 359-9510.

    June 22 to July 15 -- Armenia Service Program (ASP) / $1,980. A unique
    opportunity for Armenians between the ages of 18 and 28, to help run a
    summer camp in the village of Yeghegnadzor before touring throughout
    Armenia. Call Nancy Basmajian (212) 686-0710.

    September 18 to October 3 -- Pilgrimage to Armenia / $2,350. A trip to all
    the highlights of Armenia. For more information call Sidon Travel at (818)
    553-0777.

    To get more information on any of these travel opportunities, e-mail
    [email protected].

    And don't forget -- you can also help fund the trip of a young person in
    your parish, who will return more eager to be involved in parish life.

    (Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 3/31/04)
    * * *

    LOOKING FOR SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS

    St. Vartan Camp organizers are looking for fun-loving, dedicated, and
    faithful individuals who welcome the opportunity to spend the summer
    mentoring young Armenian Christians, and strengthening their own faith in
    the process. For the first time camp staff will receive an honorarium for
    their work. Please note: St. Vartan Camp prefers staff who are available
    for both Sessions A and B, but will accept staff who can only attend one
    session. Session A first staff day is Saturday, June 26; staff for Session
    B start Saturday, July 10.

    Applications must be received by April 30, 2004. To apply or get further
    information, contact Yn. Arpi Kouzouian, Diocesan coordinator of youth
    outreach, by e-mailing [email protected] or calling (617) 876-2700.

    APPLY FOR SUMMER CAMP TODAY, spaces are going fast. Application materials
    and more information on both St. Vartan Camp and the Midwest Hye Camp, can
    be found on our website:
    http://www.armenianchurch.org/families/programs/camps.html

    (Source, Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 3/31/04)
    * * *

    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ONLINE

    Are you an undergraduate student looking for help paying your tuition? Do
    you know of such a student? Did you know that the Diocese manages
    scholarships for Armenian students? Just click here for more information
    and to download an application:
    http://www.armenianchurch.org/families/programs/scholarships.html

    The scholarships are made possible by endowments established by generous
    donors. If you want to help educate the future leaders of the Armenian
    Church, consider starting a scholarship endowment. Just e-mail
    [email protected].

    (Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 3/31/04)
    * * *

    DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVE MEETS WITH AMBASSADOR

    Last Thursday (3/25), Ambassador Armen Martirosyan, Armenia's representative
    at the United Nations, met with representatives from the Armenian
    non-governmental organizations (NGOs) accredited at the United Nations.
    Representing the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) was
    Aram Arkun, coordinator of the Diocese's Zohrab Information Center. The
    meeting allowed the new U.N. ambassador to get acquainted with the work
    carried out by these organizations, listen to their concerns, and explore
    possibilities for cooperation with Armenia's U.N. mission. The meeting also
    included representatives from the Armenian Assembly of America, the World
    Federation of Mental Health, the Armenian Relief Society, the Armenian
    International Women's Association, and the AGBU.

    (Source: Permanent Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations,
    3/29/04)
    * * *

    SHOP ONLINE FOR EASTER

    Unique Armenian-style gold crosses, Easter stories for children in Armenian,
    and sacred music of the season are just some of the great Easter gifts you
    can find by going to the St. Vartan Bookstore website,
    www.stvartanbookstore.com.

    Order online today for delivery by Easter. It's safe, simple, and quick.
    Just click to:
    http://www.stvartanbookstore.com/

    (Source: www.stvartanbookstore.com, 3/29/04)
    * * *

    PLAY IN QUEENS TO BENEFIT FAR

    This Saturday (4/3), a production of "Servant of Two Masters," a comedic
    play in Armenian, will benefit the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR), the
    Diocesan-affiliated international humanitarian aid organization. Ticket
    proceeds will benefit the Ounjian School in Gyumri. The show will begin at 8
    p.m. at the Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, NY.
    Orchestra tickets are $100 and $50, which includes entry in a raffle.
    Balcony admission, which does not include the raffle, is $20.

    For information on this and other events throughout the Diocese, click to
    our website's calendar of events:
    http://www.armenianchurch.org/calendar/index.php

    (Source: Fund for Armenian Relief, 3/29/04)

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