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  • Western Prelacy News - 03/26/2010

    March 26, 2010
    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]
    Website: www.westernprelacy.org


    PRELATE TO CELEBRATE PALM SUNDAY
    AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH

    Sunday, March 28th, is Palm Sunday, the celebration of the triumphant
    entry of Our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
    Palm Sunday will be celebrated in all our churches with
    Divine Liturgy, the children's procession, and the opening of the
    portals service.
    On this occasion, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
    Prelate will celebrate Divine Liturgy, deliver the sermon, and preside
    over the Opening of the Portals service at Holy Martyrs Church in
    Encino.
    By the ordinance of the Prelate, H.E. Archbishop Yeprem
    Tabakian will celebrate Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Cathedral in
    Montebello, Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will be at the North
    Hollywood parish, Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will be at
    St. Garabed Church in Hollywood. Rev. Fr. Avedis Torossian will
    celebrate Divine Liturgy at the Las Vegas parish where Holy Week
    services will this year take place for the first time.


    PRELATE'S HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

    Monday, March 29th, is the start of Holy Week. Throughout the week the
    Prelate will conduct services in various Prelacy Churches. Below is
    the Prelate's Holy Week schedule.

    Holy Tuesday - Remembrance of the Ten Virgins
    St. Sarkis Church, Pasadena - 7 p.m.

    Maundy Thursday
    Washing of the Feet - St. Mary's Church, Glendale - 5 p.m.
    Vigil - Holy Martyrs Church, Encino - 7:30 p.m.

    Good Friday - Crucifixion and Burial
    Forty Martyrs Church, Orange County - 7 p.m.

    Easter Eve - Lighting of Candles (Jrakalooyts)
    St. Garabed Church, Hollywood - 4:30 p.m.

    Easter - St. Mary's Church, Glendale - 10:30 a.m.

    Please visit the Events section of our website
    (www.westernprelacy.org) for the complete Holy Week schedule.


    PRELATE PRESIDES OVER LAST SUNRISE SERVICE OF LENT
    AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH

    The last Sunrise Service of Great Lent took place on the morning of
    Wednesday, March 24th, in all Prelacy churches.
    The Prelate presided over the service at Holy Martyrs
    Church in Encino and delivered his message to the faithful in
    attendance, among them students of Ferrahian High School.
    A luncheon organized by the parish Ladies Guild followed
    at "Dikranian" Hall. Among the guests in attendance were Executive
    Council member Mr. Khatchig Yeretzian, Ferrahian school Principal John
    Kossakian, and parish Board of Trustees members.
    The Prelate delivered his message on this occasion,
    speaking on the deep meaning of Great Lent and emphasizing how our
    Heavenly Father must remain a constant presence in our lives and the
    guiding force of our actions. The Prelate concluded by commending all
    the church volunteers for their dedicated service.
    On Friday, March 26th, the Prelate will preside over the
    last vigil service at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena.



    PRELATE CONDUCTS BLESSING AND OPENING OF
    ASBAREZ HORIZON NEW HEADQUARTERS

    The official opening of the Asbarez-Horizon new headquarters located
    in Little Armenia took place on the afternoon of March 21st.
    The Prelate conveyed his message on this occasion, after
    which he conducted the blessing of the building and offices.
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