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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 686-0710 | Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: [23]www.armenianchurch-ed.net
Links:
23. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
TOP STORY March 17,2011
_Japan Earthquake Relief _
Parishioners of the Eastern Diocese are asked to continue to offer prayers
for all those who are suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake and
tsunami in Japan. In the week since the catastrophe, the situation has
escalated considerably, with a rising death toll and a growing nuclear
crisis.
The Diocese and the Fund for Armenian Relief are contributing to the relief
effort in Japan, working through the National Council of Churches.
Individuals can make contributions online by visiting our website and
clicking on the [4]`Donate' tab, to make a credit card donation on our
secure server. (Please note: In the lower part of the online information
entry form, select the button `In Memory of,' and type `Japan Earthquake
Relief' in the memo bar that appears.)
Links:
4. https://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/get-involved/donate-now
Checks made payable to the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (please
write `Japan Earthquake Relief' in the memo) may be sent to the Diocesan
Center (630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016) by Tuesday, March 22.
All proceeds collected will go to the relief efforts, to be distributed
through Church World Service, the humanitarian aid arm of the National
Council of Churches.
While material help is urgently needed, the magnitude of this catastrophe
makes us see with greater clarity mankind's deep dependence on God. Please
offer your prayers to Him this weekend, asking Him to have mercy on the
earthquake victims, and to protect the people of Japan from further
calamity.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (file
photo).
_Primate Takes Part in "Leaders of Change Summit"_
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, took part in the "Leaders of
Change Summit" held in Istanbul, from March 14-15. The Primate attended the
event in his role as the vice president of the Appeal of Conscience
Foundation, with the organization's founder and president, Rabbi Arthur
Schneier.
During the two-day summit Archbishop Barsamian had the opportunity to meet
with former Vice President Al Gore, former Secretary-General of the United
Nations Kofi Annan, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Turkey's Minister of
Foreign Affairs Ahmet Davutoglu, and its president of Religious Affairs
Professor Mehmet Gormez.
The sessions focused on topics ranging from global business to social
development and possibilities for international cooperation.
During his time in Istanbul, Archbishop Barsamian also visited the Armenian
Patriarchate of Constantinople where he met with Archbishop Aram Ateshian,
the Vicar General of the Patriarchate, and visited Patriarch Mesrob
Mutafyan. In addition, Archbishop Barsamian met with Armenian community
leaders in Istanbul.
On Wednesday, March 16, he departed for Armenia, where Archbishop Barsamian
will attend a meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council at Holy Etchmiadzin.
Scripture of the Week
Lk 6:12-49
Is 54:11-55:13
2 Cor 6:1-7:1
Lk 15:1-32
Prayer of the week
Jesus, Wisdom of the Father, grant me wisdom, that I may, at all times,
think, speak, and do before you that which is good in your sight. And save
me from evil thoughts, words, and deeds. Have mercy upon your creatures and
upon me, a great sinner. Amen.
Upcoming Saints & Feasts
_19 March:_ St. Cyril of Jerusalem
_20 March:_ Sunday of the Prodigal Son
CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in Singapore was consecrated in 1836.
_Singapore's Armenian Church to Mark 175 Years_
On March 26 and 27, the Armenian community of Singapore will celebrate the
175th anniversary of the consecration of the local St. Gregory the
Illuminator Armenian Church. The weekend-long event will honor the church's
founders and highlight Armenians' other contributions to the area.
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church was consecrated on March 26,
1836, and has the distinction of being the first Christian house of worship
to be erected in Singapore. It was built by a group of several dozen
Armenians, most of whom had come to the area from India and Malaysia shortly
after Britain founded a settlement there in 1819.
Today the local Armenian community-not much larger now than it was in the
1830s-is composed of descendants of the early settlers, business people from
the Armenian diaspora, as well as recent newcomers from Armenia. [5]Click
here to visit the community's website, and to learn more about the upcoming
celebration.
Links:
5. http://armeniansinasia.org
DIOCESAN NEWS
_109th Diocesan Assembly to be Held in Boston_
This year's Clergy Conference and Annual Diocesan Assembly-themed
`Vocations-The Call to Serve: Ministry of the Faithful'-will be hosted by
Holy Trinity Church of Cambridge, MA.
The Clergy Conference will be held at the Connors Family Retreat and
Conference Center in Dover, MA, from Tuesday, April 26 to Thursday, April
28. The Assembly proceedings will be held at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston,
from Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30 (the Divine Liturgy will be
celebrated at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, May 1).
Hotel reservations must be made by Monday, March 28, to receive the special
group rate of $159 per night. For more information, [6]click here to visit
the parish's Assembly website.
Links:
6. http://www.htaac.org/assembly
_Zohrab Center Catalog Available Online _
Scholars, researchers, students, and the general public can now access the
contents of the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center's collection,
thanks to the center's new online catalog: [7]www.zohrabcentercatalog.com.
Links:
7. http://www.zohrabcentercatalog.com
The catalog is a register of some 15,000 books found in the library's rich
collection. The Zohrab Center contains volumes covering a range of topics,
including Armenian literature, history, and culture.
While the center's holdings are not in circulation, users are welcome to
browse the online catalog to familiarize themselves with the center's
collection prior to visiting the facility in Manhattan. Alternatively, users
are encouraged to contact Taleen Babayan, Zohrab Center coordinator, to
request digital copies when available.
The Zohrab Center is open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 630
Second Avenue in New York City. For information, call (212) 686-0710, or
visit the center's website at [8]www.zohrabcenter.com.
Links:
8. http://www.zohrabcenter.com
Aghtamar Church, a precious jewel of Armenian architecture, on an island in
Lake Van.
_FAR's Young Professionals Trip to Tour Historic Armenia
_
For the first time, the Fund for Armenian Relief's `Hayastani Kidak
Society' Young Professionals Trip will include a tour of historic Armenian
lands in eastern Turkey as part of its itinerary. The year 2011 marks the
16th summer that FAR has held the two-week trip, which also includes an
extensive and enriching tour around Armenia.
This year, participants will be able to visit incredible historic sites like
Armenia's magnificent former capital of Ani, the holy island of Aghtamar, as
well as Kars and Van. The trip provides an ideal opportunity for young
professionals between the ages of 23 and 40 to travel to Armenia as a group,
learn about the country and culture firsthand, and become acquainted with
FAR's projects.
[9]Click here to learn more about the trip, on the FAR blog.
Links:
9. http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=1204bfbabf&e= 4de2d46d7b
PARISH NEWS
St. Sarkis Church in Niagara Falls, NY.
_Diocesan Vicar Visits Parish in Niagara Falls, NY _
The Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Diocesan Vicar, visited St. Sarkis
Church of Niagara Falls, NY, on Sunday, March 13.
Fr. Odabashian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and joined the community for a
Lenten luncheon. He also met with the Parish Council to discuss parish needs
and goals for the future.
The parish is presently served by a visiting priest-the Rev. Fr. Mampre
Kouzouian, who celebrates the Divine Liturgy once a month. The community
will be working to increase the number of monthly visits so that members can
take part in the Divine Liturgy more often.
The Church of Our Saviour in Worcester, MA.
_News from the Women's Guild of Worcester, MA_
The Women's Guild of the Church of Our Saviour in Worcester, MA, has
launched a newsletter. [10]Click here to read the first issue.
Links:
10. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/Worcester_Newsletter.pdf
Titled `Messages from the Women's Guild,' the quarterly publication will
offer updates on the programs and activities of the local Women's Guild, as
well as a message from the church pastor, the Rev. Fr. Aved Terzian.
The newsletter committee is also welcoming suggestions for future articles.
_Upcoming Parish Events _
_Armenian Church of Nashville | Nashville, TN_
Professor Peter Balakian will give a lecture titled `The Armenian Genocide
and Modernity' on Friday, March 18, at Middle Tennessee State University,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. [11]Click here to read more.
Links:
11. http://www.dnj.com/article/20110308/NEWS01/110308009/1002/Renowned+poet++author+to+lecture+at+MTSU
The university is located at 1301 East Main Street in Murfreesboro, TN. The
lecture will be held in the State Farm Hall of the Business and Aerospace
Building.
The Armenian Church of Nashville mission parish will host a reception to
honor Professor Balakian on Thursday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. The reception
will be held at the Church of the Advent Episcopal in Nashville.
_Church of Southwest Florida | Bonita Springs, FL_
On Sunday, March 20, the Church of Southwest Florida mission parish will
welcome the Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian, director of the Department of Mission
Parishes at the Eastern Diocese, for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy.
A Lenten luncheon will follow services.
The Divine Liturgy will begin at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 9801
Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL. For more information, call (239)
348-3804, or e-mail [12][email protected].
Links:
12. mailto:[email protected]
_St. Peter Church | Watervliet, NY_
The Women's Guild of St. Peter Church of Watervliet, NY, will sponsor a
mid-Lenten dinner on Wednesday, March 30, beginning at 5 p.m. A Lenten
service will follow dinner.
Tickets are $16 for adults, and $8 for children. [13]Click here to view a
flyer for more information.
Links:
13. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/LentenDinnerWatervliet.pdf
EVENTS
_Two Lectures Planned at St. Nersess Seminary_
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary will sponsor two lectures in the coming weeks.
The first lecture, scheduled for Friday, March 25, will focus on the science
of book binding and manuscript restoration. Tamara Ohanyan, a senior book
conservator at the Library of Congress who has also worked at the
Matenadaran Manuscript Archives in Armenia, will speak about preserving and
restoring Armenian manuscripts.
The second lecture, scheduled for Thursday, April 7, will examine the future
of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Archbishop Vicken Aykazian,
Ecumenical Director of the Eastern Diocese, will discuss the role of the
Armenian Church in the Holy Land.
Both lectures are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information,
[14]click here to view a flyer or visit the [15]seminary's website.
Links:
14. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/StNersessSpringLectures.pdf
15. http://www.stnersess.edu
YOUTH NEWS
Last year's ASP participants visit a church in Armenia.
_Travel and Volunteer with the Armenia Service Program_
The registration deadline for the 2011 ACYOA Armenia Service Program has
been extended to March 31. Click to [16]download a flyer and an
[17]application form.
Links:
16. http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=8cf2e0af49&e= 3aa2e2c3e9
17. http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=c6e8518cc6&e= 3aa2e2c3e9
The three-week trip to Armenia-from June 28-July 18- includes tours of
historic sites and a service component, which allows participants to
volunteer at the Fund for Armenian Relief's Soup Kitchen in Gyumri and at
the construction site of the Diocese of Shirak Youth Center. The program is
open to young adults ages 18 to 28.
Thanks to a generous $10,000 donation by James and Marta Batmasian of Boca
Raton, FL, the Armenia Service Program is offering $500 scholarships to 20
participants.
For information about the scholarships, contact ACYOA executive secretary
Nancy Basmajian at (212) 686-0170, or e-mail [18][email protected].
Links:
18. mailto:[email protected]
A young participant shares his plans to communicate through Christ in his
everyday life, during the ACYOA Juniors Retreat in Illinois.
_Successful Start to ACYOA Juniors Retreats this Month_
Last weekend the first of five regional retreats planned for ACYOA Juniors
across the Eastern Diocese was held in Ingleside, IL.
Some 20 teens from the Diocese's parishes in Illinois and Wisconsin gathered
for a weekend of activities focused on `Communicating through Christ.'
Sessions were held on topics, such as `Conflicts in our Past,'
`Communication is Love,' and `Lent is a Gift from God.'
Retreat sessions were led by Jennifer Morris, Youth Outreach coordinator at
the Diocese, and area clergy, including the Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian,
Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, and Rev. Fr. Tavit Boyajian.
The retreat concluded on Sunday at St. George Church of Waukegan, IL. The
Rev. Fr. Tadeos Barseghyan celebrated the Divine Liturgy; the Rev. Fr. Paren
Galustyan delivered the sermon. The Rev. Fr. Hovhan Khoja-Eynatyan also took
part in the weekend's program. After the Divine Liturgy, local parishioners
hosted a Lenten luncheon for retreat participants.
Below is a list of upcoming ACYOA Juniors retreats throughout the Eastern
Diocese. To receive a registration packet, contact your parish priest or
youth advisor, or e-mail Jennifer Morris at
[19][email protected].
Links:
19. mailto:[email protected]
_New England Regional Retreat_
St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center (Contoocook, NH)
Friday, March 18 - Sunday, March 20
_Florida Regional Retreat/Lock-in_
St. Mary Armenian Church (Hollywood, FL)
Saturday, March 26 - Sunday, March 27
_New York Metro and Mid-Atlantic Regional Retreat_
Don Bosco and Marian Shrine Retreat Center (Stony Point,
NY)
Friday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3 (ending with the 3rd annual St. Nersess 3K
Walk for Faith, on April 3)
_Michigan/Ohio Regional Retreat_
Camp Ohiyesa (Holly, MI)
Friday, April 8 - Sunday, April 10
Campers enjoy campfire at St. Vartan Camp.
_Hye Camp Applications Available Online _
Applications for Hye Camp are now available for download. [20]Click here to
download and print camper, CIT, staff, and volunteer application forms.
Register by June 1 to take advantage of the early-bird discount.
Links:
20. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/blogs/blog5.php/about/registration-materials
_Hye Camp 2011, housed at Camp Hickory in Ingleside, IL_
Staff Training: Thursday, July 27 - Saturday, July 30
Camp Session: Saturday, July 30 - Saturday, August 6
St. Vartan Camp registration may be completed online. [21]Click here to
register online for St. Vartan Camp.
Links:
21. http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=14c3042486&e-c95f2b8c
_St. Vartan Camp 2011, housed at the Ararat Center in Greenville, NY_
Staff Training: Wednesday, June 22 - Saturday, June 25
Session A: Sunday, June 26 - Saturday, July 9
Session B: Sunday, July 10 - Saturday, July 23
Session C: Sunday, July 24 - Saturday, August 6
For more information about Hye Camp and St. Vartan Camp, contact Jennifer
Morris, Youth Outreach coordinator, at (212) 686-0710, ext. 118, or
[22][email protected].
Links:
22. mailto:[email protected]
From: A. Papazian
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 686-0710 | Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: [23]www.armenianchurch-ed.net
Links:
23. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
TOP STORY March 17,2011
_Japan Earthquake Relief _
Parishioners of the Eastern Diocese are asked to continue to offer prayers
for all those who are suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake and
tsunami in Japan. In the week since the catastrophe, the situation has
escalated considerably, with a rising death toll and a growing nuclear
crisis.
The Diocese and the Fund for Armenian Relief are contributing to the relief
effort in Japan, working through the National Council of Churches.
Individuals can make contributions online by visiting our website and
clicking on the [4]`Donate' tab, to make a credit card donation on our
secure server. (Please note: In the lower part of the online information
entry form, select the button `In Memory of,' and type `Japan Earthquake
Relief' in the memo bar that appears.)
Links:
4. https://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/get-involved/donate-now
Checks made payable to the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (please
write `Japan Earthquake Relief' in the memo) may be sent to the Diocesan
Center (630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016) by Tuesday, March 22.
All proceeds collected will go to the relief efforts, to be distributed
through Church World Service, the humanitarian aid arm of the National
Council of Churches.
While material help is urgently needed, the magnitude of this catastrophe
makes us see with greater clarity mankind's deep dependence on God. Please
offer your prayers to Him this weekend, asking Him to have mercy on the
earthquake victims, and to protect the people of Japan from further
calamity.
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (file
photo).
_Primate Takes Part in "Leaders of Change Summit"_
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, took part in the "Leaders of
Change Summit" held in Istanbul, from March 14-15. The Primate attended the
event in his role as the vice president of the Appeal of Conscience
Foundation, with the organization's founder and president, Rabbi Arthur
Schneier.
During the two-day summit Archbishop Barsamian had the opportunity to meet
with former Vice President Al Gore, former Secretary-General of the United
Nations Kofi Annan, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Turkey's Minister of
Foreign Affairs Ahmet Davutoglu, and its president of Religious Affairs
Professor Mehmet Gormez.
The sessions focused on topics ranging from global business to social
development and possibilities for international cooperation.
During his time in Istanbul, Archbishop Barsamian also visited the Armenian
Patriarchate of Constantinople where he met with Archbishop Aram Ateshian,
the Vicar General of the Patriarchate, and visited Patriarch Mesrob
Mutafyan. In addition, Archbishop Barsamian met with Armenian community
leaders in Istanbul.
On Wednesday, March 16, he departed for Armenia, where Archbishop Barsamian
will attend a meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council at Holy Etchmiadzin.
Scripture of the Week
Lk 6:12-49
Is 54:11-55:13
2 Cor 6:1-7:1
Lk 15:1-32
Prayer of the week
Jesus, Wisdom of the Father, grant me wisdom, that I may, at all times,
think, speak, and do before you that which is good in your sight. And save
me from evil thoughts, words, and deeds. Have mercy upon your creatures and
upon me, a great sinner. Amen.
Upcoming Saints & Feasts
_19 March:_ St. Cyril of Jerusalem
_20 March:_ Sunday of the Prodigal Son
CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in Singapore was consecrated in 1836.
_Singapore's Armenian Church to Mark 175 Years_
On March 26 and 27, the Armenian community of Singapore will celebrate the
175th anniversary of the consecration of the local St. Gregory the
Illuminator Armenian Church. The weekend-long event will honor the church's
founders and highlight Armenians' other contributions to the area.
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church was consecrated on March 26,
1836, and has the distinction of being the first Christian house of worship
to be erected in Singapore. It was built by a group of several dozen
Armenians, most of whom had come to the area from India and Malaysia shortly
after Britain founded a settlement there in 1819.
Today the local Armenian community-not much larger now than it was in the
1830s-is composed of descendants of the early settlers, business people from
the Armenian diaspora, as well as recent newcomers from Armenia. [5]Click
here to visit the community's website, and to learn more about the upcoming
celebration.
Links:
5. http://armeniansinasia.org
DIOCESAN NEWS
_109th Diocesan Assembly to be Held in Boston_
This year's Clergy Conference and Annual Diocesan Assembly-themed
`Vocations-The Call to Serve: Ministry of the Faithful'-will be hosted by
Holy Trinity Church of Cambridge, MA.
The Clergy Conference will be held at the Connors Family Retreat and
Conference Center in Dover, MA, from Tuesday, April 26 to Thursday, April
28. The Assembly proceedings will be held at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston,
from Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30 (the Divine Liturgy will be
celebrated at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, May 1).
Hotel reservations must be made by Monday, March 28, to receive the special
group rate of $159 per night. For more information, [6]click here to visit
the parish's Assembly website.
Links:
6. http://www.htaac.org/assembly
_Zohrab Center Catalog Available Online _
Scholars, researchers, students, and the general public can now access the
contents of the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center's collection,
thanks to the center's new online catalog: [7]www.zohrabcentercatalog.com.
Links:
7. http://www.zohrabcentercatalog.com
The catalog is a register of some 15,000 books found in the library's rich
collection. The Zohrab Center contains volumes covering a range of topics,
including Armenian literature, history, and culture.
While the center's holdings are not in circulation, users are welcome to
browse the online catalog to familiarize themselves with the center's
collection prior to visiting the facility in Manhattan. Alternatively, users
are encouraged to contact Taleen Babayan, Zohrab Center coordinator, to
request digital copies when available.
The Zohrab Center is open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 630
Second Avenue in New York City. For information, call (212) 686-0710, or
visit the center's website at [8]www.zohrabcenter.com.
Links:
8. http://www.zohrabcenter.com
Aghtamar Church, a precious jewel of Armenian architecture, on an island in
Lake Van.
_FAR's Young Professionals Trip to Tour Historic Armenia
_
For the first time, the Fund for Armenian Relief's `Hayastani Kidak
Society' Young Professionals Trip will include a tour of historic Armenian
lands in eastern Turkey as part of its itinerary. The year 2011 marks the
16th summer that FAR has held the two-week trip, which also includes an
extensive and enriching tour around Armenia.
This year, participants will be able to visit incredible historic sites like
Armenia's magnificent former capital of Ani, the holy island of Aghtamar, as
well as Kars and Van. The trip provides an ideal opportunity for young
professionals between the ages of 23 and 40 to travel to Armenia as a group,
learn about the country and culture firsthand, and become acquainted with
FAR's projects.
[9]Click here to learn more about the trip, on the FAR blog.
Links:
9. http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=1204bfbabf&e= 4de2d46d7b
PARISH NEWS
St. Sarkis Church in Niagara Falls, NY.
_Diocesan Vicar Visits Parish in Niagara Falls, NY _
The Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Diocesan Vicar, visited St. Sarkis
Church of Niagara Falls, NY, on Sunday, March 13.
Fr. Odabashian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and joined the community for a
Lenten luncheon. He also met with the Parish Council to discuss parish needs
and goals for the future.
The parish is presently served by a visiting priest-the Rev. Fr. Mampre
Kouzouian, who celebrates the Divine Liturgy once a month. The community
will be working to increase the number of monthly visits so that members can
take part in the Divine Liturgy more often.
The Church of Our Saviour in Worcester, MA.
_News from the Women's Guild of Worcester, MA_
The Women's Guild of the Church of Our Saviour in Worcester, MA, has
launched a newsletter. [10]Click here to read the first issue.
Links:
10. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/Worcester_Newsletter.pdf
Titled `Messages from the Women's Guild,' the quarterly publication will
offer updates on the programs and activities of the local Women's Guild, as
well as a message from the church pastor, the Rev. Fr. Aved Terzian.
The newsletter committee is also welcoming suggestions for future articles.
_Upcoming Parish Events _
_Armenian Church of Nashville | Nashville, TN_
Professor Peter Balakian will give a lecture titled `The Armenian Genocide
and Modernity' on Friday, March 18, at Middle Tennessee State University,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. [11]Click here to read more.
Links:
11. http://www.dnj.com/article/20110308/NEWS01/110308009/1002/Renowned+poet++author+to+lecture+at+MTSU
The university is located at 1301 East Main Street in Murfreesboro, TN. The
lecture will be held in the State Farm Hall of the Business and Aerospace
Building.
The Armenian Church of Nashville mission parish will host a reception to
honor Professor Balakian on Thursday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. The reception
will be held at the Church of the Advent Episcopal in Nashville.
_Church of Southwest Florida | Bonita Springs, FL_
On Sunday, March 20, the Church of Southwest Florida mission parish will
welcome the Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian, director of the Department of Mission
Parishes at the Eastern Diocese, for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy.
A Lenten luncheon will follow services.
The Divine Liturgy will begin at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 9801
Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL. For more information, call (239)
348-3804, or e-mail [12][email protected].
Links:
12. mailto:[email protected]
_St. Peter Church | Watervliet, NY_
The Women's Guild of St. Peter Church of Watervliet, NY, will sponsor a
mid-Lenten dinner on Wednesday, March 30, beginning at 5 p.m. A Lenten
service will follow dinner.
Tickets are $16 for adults, and $8 for children. [13]Click here to view a
flyer for more information.
Links:
13. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/LentenDinnerWatervliet.pdf
EVENTS
_Two Lectures Planned at St. Nersess Seminary_
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary will sponsor two lectures in the coming weeks.
The first lecture, scheduled for Friday, March 25, will focus on the science
of book binding and manuscript restoration. Tamara Ohanyan, a senior book
conservator at the Library of Congress who has also worked at the
Matenadaran Manuscript Archives in Armenia, will speak about preserving and
restoring Armenian manuscripts.
The second lecture, scheduled for Thursday, April 7, will examine the future
of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Archbishop Vicken Aykazian,
Ecumenical Director of the Eastern Diocese, will discuss the role of the
Armenian Church in the Holy Land.
Both lectures are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information,
[14]click here to view a flyer or visit the [15]seminary's website.
Links:
14. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/StNersessSpringLectures.pdf
15. http://www.stnersess.edu
YOUTH NEWS
Last year's ASP participants visit a church in Armenia.
_Travel and Volunteer with the Armenia Service Program_
The registration deadline for the 2011 ACYOA Armenia Service Program has
been extended to March 31. Click to [16]download a flyer and an
[17]application form.
Links:
16. http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=8cf2e0af49&e= 3aa2e2c3e9
17. http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=c6e8518cc6&e= 3aa2e2c3e9
The three-week trip to Armenia-from June 28-July 18- includes tours of
historic sites and a service component, which allows participants to
volunteer at the Fund for Armenian Relief's Soup Kitchen in Gyumri and at
the construction site of the Diocese of Shirak Youth Center. The program is
open to young adults ages 18 to 28.
Thanks to a generous $10,000 donation by James and Marta Batmasian of Boca
Raton, FL, the Armenia Service Program is offering $500 scholarships to 20
participants.
For information about the scholarships, contact ACYOA executive secretary
Nancy Basmajian at (212) 686-0170, or e-mail [18][email protected].
Links:
18. mailto:[email protected]
A young participant shares his plans to communicate through Christ in his
everyday life, during the ACYOA Juniors Retreat in Illinois.
_Successful Start to ACYOA Juniors Retreats this Month_
Last weekend the first of five regional retreats planned for ACYOA Juniors
across the Eastern Diocese was held in Ingleside, IL.
Some 20 teens from the Diocese's parishes in Illinois and Wisconsin gathered
for a weekend of activities focused on `Communicating through Christ.'
Sessions were held on topics, such as `Conflicts in our Past,'
`Communication is Love,' and `Lent is a Gift from God.'
Retreat sessions were led by Jennifer Morris, Youth Outreach coordinator at
the Diocese, and area clergy, including the Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian,
Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, and Rev. Fr. Tavit Boyajian.
The retreat concluded on Sunday at St. George Church of Waukegan, IL. The
Rev. Fr. Tadeos Barseghyan celebrated the Divine Liturgy; the Rev. Fr. Paren
Galustyan delivered the sermon. The Rev. Fr. Hovhan Khoja-Eynatyan also took
part in the weekend's program. After the Divine Liturgy, local parishioners
hosted a Lenten luncheon for retreat participants.
Below is a list of upcoming ACYOA Juniors retreats throughout the Eastern
Diocese. To receive a registration packet, contact your parish priest or
youth advisor, or e-mail Jennifer Morris at
[19][email protected].
Links:
19. mailto:[email protected]
_New England Regional Retreat_
St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center (Contoocook, NH)
Friday, March 18 - Sunday, March 20
_Florida Regional Retreat/Lock-in_
St. Mary Armenian Church (Hollywood, FL)
Saturday, March 26 - Sunday, March 27
_New York Metro and Mid-Atlantic Regional Retreat_
Don Bosco and Marian Shrine Retreat Center (Stony Point,
NY)
Friday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3 (ending with the 3rd annual St. Nersess 3K
Walk for Faith, on April 3)
_Michigan/Ohio Regional Retreat_
Camp Ohiyesa (Holly, MI)
Friday, April 8 - Sunday, April 10
Campers enjoy campfire at St. Vartan Camp.
_Hye Camp Applications Available Online _
Applications for Hye Camp are now available for download. [20]Click here to
download and print camper, CIT, staff, and volunteer application forms.
Register by June 1 to take advantage of the early-bird discount.
Links:
20. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/blogs/blog5.php/about/registration-materials
_Hye Camp 2011, housed at Camp Hickory in Ingleside, IL_
Staff Training: Thursday, July 27 - Saturday, July 30
Camp Session: Saturday, July 30 - Saturday, August 6
St. Vartan Camp registration may be completed online. [21]Click here to
register online for St. Vartan Camp.
Links:
21. http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=14c3042486&e-c95f2b8c
_St. Vartan Camp 2011, housed at the Ararat Center in Greenville, NY_
Staff Training: Wednesday, June 22 - Saturday, June 25
Session A: Sunday, June 26 - Saturday, July 9
Session B: Sunday, July 10 - Saturday, July 23
Session C: Sunday, July 24 - Saturday, August 6
For more information about Hye Camp and St. Vartan Camp, contact Jennifer
Morris, Youth Outreach coordinator, at (212) 686-0710, ext. 118, or
[22][email protected].
Links:
22. mailto:[email protected]
From: A. Papazian