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January 11, 2013
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
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND BLESSING OF MADAGH ON THE NAME DAY OF ST.
GARABED CHURCH IN HOLLYWOOD
Monday, January 14, 2013 is the Feast of St. John the Forerunner,
which is also the name day of St. Garabed Church of Hollywood.
On this occasion, on Sunday, January 13, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon
at St. Garabed Church. Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian will
assist at the altar.
The blessing of madagh will take place after the service, followed
by a celebratory luncheon at "Karapetian" Hall organized by the Parish
Pastor and Board of Trustees. This annual luncheon is also an opportunity
to recognize and honor church and community members for their service to our
collective life.
PRELACY FAMILY REJOICES AT THE
PRELATE'S NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS DINNER
- MR. & MRS. EDDIE & TALIN AMROYAN HOST THIS YEAR'S DINNER
- NEW DONATIONS BY THE CAROLAN AND KHACHATURIAN FAMILIES
- "GAGIK AND KNARIK GALSTIAN MEMORIAL FUND" ESTABLISHED
On the evening of Sunday, January 6, over 600 members of the Prelacy
extended family gathered for an evening filled with tradition and merriment
at the annual "Prelate's New Year and Christmas Dinner", which was held at
Holy Cross Cathedral "Bagramian" Hall in Montebello.
The dinner was organized by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary and hosted
by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie and Talin Amroyan. The Master of Ceremonies was
Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian.
The official program began with the procession of the Prelate and
Clergy members into the hall, candles in hand. It was a moving and
heartwarming scene. With the hall illuminated only by candlelight, the
crowd was still and followed attentively as the peaceful sound of Christmas
hymns sung by the clergy filled the atmosphere.
Master of Ceremonies Fr. Vicken welcomed the guests and conveyed his
wishes for a happy New Year and a Merry Christmas. He then invited
representatives from the Ladies auxiliary and Executive Council to in turn
deliver their remarks.
Remarks were also conveyed by the Consul Generals of Armenia and
Lebanon.
The annual Prelate's Christmas Dinner is a unique occasion for the
community to hear directly the guiding words of His Holiness Catholicos Aram
I, who each year communicates to the guests through this taped video
message.
The evening also featured a cultural program of music and dance.
Throughout the night, guests enjoyed traditional Armenian songs performed by
the "Donagan" Band on traditional Armenian instruments. The newly
re-organized Prelacy "Lousavorich" Choir, led by conductor Rev. Fr. Ghevont
Kirazian, performed Christmas hymns, and two dances were presented by
Hamazkayin "Barouyr Sevag" Chapter "Nairi" dance group, led by artistic
directors Cathering Hairabedian and Ari Libaridian.
The highlight and conclusion of the evening was the Prelate's
message.
The evening came to a close with the benediction by the Prelate and
the collective singing of the Cilician and Pontifical anthems.
CHRISTMAS LITURGY IN PRELACY CHURCHES
Sunday, January 6, was a most festive day for Armenians worldwide as
faithful gathered with their families to celebrate the Birth and Theophany
of our Lord Jesus Christ, exchanging good tidings of love, peace, and
goodwill, and wishes for a blessed New Year. Western Prelacy faithful
ceremoniously celebrated the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany beginning
on Christmas Eve, Saturday, January 5th, with Divine Liturgy and the
lighting of the candles service (Jrakalooyts). The Prelate celebrated
Christmas Eve service at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. The celebration
continued the following morning with Divine Liturgy and the blessing of
water in Prelacy Churches.
On Sunday morning, Prelacy Churches were filled to capacity as
faithful gathered for Christmas service to collectively celebrate the Birth,
Theophany, and Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Prelate celebrated
Holy High Mass at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino where over 1,500
parishioners had assembled to partake in the joyous service and hear his
spiritually uplifting sermon which centered on the tidings of peace, love,
and humility brought to mankind by Christ's Birth. "Christ was sent to save
man from sin. The good news of His Revelation came from Bethlehem but how
will He be revealed in our lives and souls so that we too can receive His
Light? The timeless message of the Nativity and Theophany can live in us
when we lead our lives following to Christ", said the Prelate. Continuing
his sermon, His Eminence reflected on the symbolic ceremony of the blessing
of water, stating that through the Baptism of Christ, our Heavenly Father
revealed His will and promise for mankind, and our Lord Jesus Christ
demonstrated that He was ready to fulfill God's will and journey to the
Cross to grant us redemption and salvation. The ceremony took place at the
conclusion of Divine Liturgy, with Sunday School student Alexander Tavitian
as the Godfather of the Cross.
On the morning of Monday, January 7, Christmas memorial day services
were held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills "Hall of Liberty" and Forest Lawn
Glendale "Church of the Recessional". The Prelate presided over the service
at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn.
AMBASSADOR JOHN HEFFERN VISITS
ST. GARABED CHURCH OF LAS VEGAS
On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of
Armenia, His Excellency John Heffern, visited St. Garabed Church of Las
Vegas to become familiarized with the parish community and get acquainted
with the church construction progress. The Ambassador was accompanied by
Mr. Chris Smith, COO of Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy.
During his visit, Ambassador Heffern met with St. Garabed Church
Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Avedis Torossian, Parish Council Chair Mr.
Adroushan Armenian, and construction committee members Mr. Levon Gulbenkian
and Mr. Koko Darakjian.
The Ambassador toured the facility and was briefed about the
construction project, which is scheduled to be completed in March 2013.
Parish representatives also reported that on Sunday, January 6, Christmas
service was held inside the Church for the first time, with an unprecedented
250 faithful in attendance.
Ambassador Heffern congratulated the community on their achievements
and promised to visit the completed church during his next U.S. tour.
H.E. BISHOP MIKAEL MOURADIAN CELEBRATES
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
On Sunday, January 13, the 25th anniversary of the ordination to the
priesthood of His Excellency Bishop Mikael Mouradian, Eparch of the Armenian
Catholic Church of the U.S. and Canada, will be celebrated at St. Gregory
Armenian Catholic Church in Glendale.
On this occasion, Bishop Mikael will celebrate Holy Mass, which will
be followed by a special reception at the Church "Kouyoumjian" Hall.
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will attend the Mass and reception and
convey the Prelate's well wishes.
From: Baghdasarian
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
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND BLESSING OF MADAGH ON THE NAME DAY OF ST.
GARABED CHURCH IN HOLLYWOOD
Monday, January 14, 2013 is the Feast of St. John the Forerunner,
which is also the name day of St. Garabed Church of Hollywood.
On this occasion, on Sunday, January 13, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon
at St. Garabed Church. Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian will
assist at the altar.
The blessing of madagh will take place after the service, followed
by a celebratory luncheon at "Karapetian" Hall organized by the Parish
Pastor and Board of Trustees. This annual luncheon is also an opportunity
to recognize and honor church and community members for their service to our
collective life.
PRELACY FAMILY REJOICES AT THE
PRELATE'S NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS DINNER
- MR. & MRS. EDDIE & TALIN AMROYAN HOST THIS YEAR'S DINNER
- NEW DONATIONS BY THE CAROLAN AND KHACHATURIAN FAMILIES
- "GAGIK AND KNARIK GALSTIAN MEMORIAL FUND" ESTABLISHED
On the evening of Sunday, January 6, over 600 members of the Prelacy
extended family gathered for an evening filled with tradition and merriment
at the annual "Prelate's New Year and Christmas Dinner", which was held at
Holy Cross Cathedral "Bagramian" Hall in Montebello.
The dinner was organized by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary and hosted
by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie and Talin Amroyan. The Master of Ceremonies was
Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian.
The official program began with the procession of the Prelate and
Clergy members into the hall, candles in hand. It was a moving and
heartwarming scene. With the hall illuminated only by candlelight, the
crowd was still and followed attentively as the peaceful sound of Christmas
hymns sung by the clergy filled the atmosphere.
Master of Ceremonies Fr. Vicken welcomed the guests and conveyed his
wishes for a happy New Year and a Merry Christmas. He then invited
representatives from the Ladies auxiliary and Executive Council to in turn
deliver their remarks.
Remarks were also conveyed by the Consul Generals of Armenia and
Lebanon.
The annual Prelate's Christmas Dinner is a unique occasion for the
community to hear directly the guiding words of His Holiness Catholicos Aram
I, who each year communicates to the guests through this taped video
message.
The evening also featured a cultural program of music and dance.
Throughout the night, guests enjoyed traditional Armenian songs performed by
the "Donagan" Band on traditional Armenian instruments. The newly
re-organized Prelacy "Lousavorich" Choir, led by conductor Rev. Fr. Ghevont
Kirazian, performed Christmas hymns, and two dances were presented by
Hamazkayin "Barouyr Sevag" Chapter "Nairi" dance group, led by artistic
directors Cathering Hairabedian and Ari Libaridian.
The highlight and conclusion of the evening was the Prelate's
message.
The evening came to a close with the benediction by the Prelate and
the collective singing of the Cilician and Pontifical anthems.
CHRISTMAS LITURGY IN PRELACY CHURCHES
Sunday, January 6, was a most festive day for Armenians worldwide as
faithful gathered with their families to celebrate the Birth and Theophany
of our Lord Jesus Christ, exchanging good tidings of love, peace, and
goodwill, and wishes for a blessed New Year. Western Prelacy faithful
ceremoniously celebrated the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany beginning
on Christmas Eve, Saturday, January 5th, with Divine Liturgy and the
lighting of the candles service (Jrakalooyts). The Prelate celebrated
Christmas Eve service at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. The celebration
continued the following morning with Divine Liturgy and the blessing of
water in Prelacy Churches.
On Sunday morning, Prelacy Churches were filled to capacity as
faithful gathered for Christmas service to collectively celebrate the Birth,
Theophany, and Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Prelate celebrated
Holy High Mass at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino where over 1,500
parishioners had assembled to partake in the joyous service and hear his
spiritually uplifting sermon which centered on the tidings of peace, love,
and humility brought to mankind by Christ's Birth. "Christ was sent to save
man from sin. The good news of His Revelation came from Bethlehem but how
will He be revealed in our lives and souls so that we too can receive His
Light? The timeless message of the Nativity and Theophany can live in us
when we lead our lives following to Christ", said the Prelate. Continuing
his sermon, His Eminence reflected on the symbolic ceremony of the blessing
of water, stating that through the Baptism of Christ, our Heavenly Father
revealed His will and promise for mankind, and our Lord Jesus Christ
demonstrated that He was ready to fulfill God's will and journey to the
Cross to grant us redemption and salvation. The ceremony took place at the
conclusion of Divine Liturgy, with Sunday School student Alexander Tavitian
as the Godfather of the Cross.
On the morning of Monday, January 7, Christmas memorial day services
were held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills "Hall of Liberty" and Forest Lawn
Glendale "Church of the Recessional". The Prelate presided over the service
at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn.
AMBASSADOR JOHN HEFFERN VISITS
ST. GARABED CHURCH OF LAS VEGAS
On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of
Armenia, His Excellency John Heffern, visited St. Garabed Church of Las
Vegas to become familiarized with the parish community and get acquainted
with the church construction progress. The Ambassador was accompanied by
Mr. Chris Smith, COO of Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy.
During his visit, Ambassador Heffern met with St. Garabed Church
Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Avedis Torossian, Parish Council Chair Mr.
Adroushan Armenian, and construction committee members Mr. Levon Gulbenkian
and Mr. Koko Darakjian.
The Ambassador toured the facility and was briefed about the
construction project, which is scheduled to be completed in March 2013.
Parish representatives also reported that on Sunday, January 6, Christmas
service was held inside the Church for the first time, with an unprecedented
250 faithful in attendance.
Ambassador Heffern congratulated the community on their achievements
and promised to visit the completed church during his next U.S. tour.
H.E. BISHOP MIKAEL MOURADIAN CELEBRATES
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
On Sunday, January 13, the 25th anniversary of the ordination to the
priesthood of His Excellency Bishop Mikael Mouradian, Eparch of the Armenian
Catholic Church of the U.S. and Canada, will be celebrated at St. Gregory
Armenian Catholic Church in Glendale.
On this occasion, Bishop Mikael will celebrate Holy Mass, which will
be followed by a special reception at the Church "Kouyoumjian" Hall.
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will attend the Mass and reception and
convey the Prelate's well wishes.
From: Baghdasarian