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    August 31, 2012
    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


    ALLOCATIONS TO PRELACY SCHOOLS AT THE START OF THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

    H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive
    Council joyfully announce that at the start of the 2012-2013 academic year,
    the second installment of allocations are being awarded to Prelacy Schools
    from funds raised during the Pontifical Visit of H.H. Catholicos Aram I to
    the Western U.S. in October of 2011.
    During the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness to our Prelacy,
    fundraisings were held specifically for Prelacy Schools and an endowment
    fund with a principal balance of $800,000 was established with the
    donations. The first installment of allocations to our Schools were awarded
    by the Prelacy in November of 2011.
    Given the ongoing economic crisis and the resulting challenges faced
    by our Schools, this fund, which was established through the generosity of
    our sponsors and donors, is helping to alleviate some of the financial
    burdens of our schools. On this occasion, we remind our community that the
    endowment fund is open to new donations and we are hopeful that the fund
    will continue to grow so that we may continue to provide for the needs of
    our schools.



    NEW PRELACY PUBLICATIONS ON THE
    "YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN BOOK"

    In honor of the "Year of the Armenian Book" as proclaimed by H.H.
    Catholicos Aram I, throughout this year all Prelacies, including the Western
    Prelacy, have undertaken special events and projects to celebrate the
    Armenian Book and its role in our national life, especially in the lives of
    our youth.
    Events celebrating the "Year of the Armenian Book" are already
    taking place in Prelacy Churches. In addition, the Prelacy, by the
    ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and in
    conjunction with the Executive Council, has special publication projects
    planned on this occasion.
    The first book, Garo Bedrossian's Journey to the Armenian Heritage
    was published in the beginning of the year. The presentation of the book
    was held at the Prelacy earlier this year. The author's earlier work,
    Feasts and Traditions of the Armenian Church, which was originally published
    by the Prelacy, is currently being republished. The Prelacy is also
    collaborating with poet Jacques Hagopian on a book of poems dedicated to the
    Armenian book and language, and also on a volume of the poet's research
    studies and memoirs. The Prelacy has previously collaborated with Mr.
    Hagopian on many occasions and has published a number of his works.
    With these publications, the Prelacy aims to celebrate the value of
    the Armenian written word through which our history, language, and heritage
    is transmitted from generation to generation.



    ALL PRELACY SCHOOLS OFFICIALLY COMMENCE THE 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

    Last week, a number of Prelacy Schools re-opened their doors to
    welcome students to the 2012-2013 academic year. Each year, Prelacy Schools
    resume the new school year with a traditional opening ceremony.
    Administrators, teachers, students, and parents gather at the school, joined
    by Pastors, Boards of Trustees, Board of Regents, School Boards, and
    Executive Council members, to start the new year with prayer and well
    wishes. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited a number of
    schools and conveyed his blessings for a successful school year. Local
    Pastors also read the Prelate's message to the students and administration.
    Monday, August 27, 2012, was the first day of school for Ari
    Guiragos Minassian School in Orange County and Mesrobian School in
    Montebello.
    At AG Minassian, the school year began with the opening prayer by
    Forty Martyrs Church Pastor Archpriest Fr. Hrant Yeretzian, who also read
    the Prelate's message. Welcoming remarks and well wishes were conveyed by
    Principal Mrs. Kohar Zaher and School Board member Mr. Kevork keshishian.
    After the prayer and national anthems, the students went to their
    classrooms, after which they headed to the Church where they received Holy
    Communion.
    At Mesrobian School, the administration and students were joined by
    At Mesrobian, Holy Cross Cathedral Pastor Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian and
    Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian, Board of Regents member Mr.
    Chris Keosian, School Board Chair Mr. Berj Babikian and members, Montebello
    City Council member Mr. Jack Hadjinian, and Cathedral Board of Trustees
    Chair Mr. Shiraz Savoian and members. Welcoming remarks were delivered by
    Principal Mr. Seto Boyajian and Mrs. Rima Boghossian. Fr. Ashod read the
    Prelate's message and the ceremony concluded with the benediction.



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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