Western Prelacy News in Brief – September 16

September 16, 2006
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: <; HOLY MASS AND MADAGHORKNEK ON THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS Sunday, September 17, is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, and the name day of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. On this feast day, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will conduct Holy Mass and deliver the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral. Assisting at the altar will be Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian. Following church services, the Prelate will officiate over madaghorhnek services at `Baghramian' Hall. PRELATE MEETS WITH THE CENTRAL BOARD OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH YOUTH ASSOCIATION On the evening of Tuesday, September 12, the Prelate met with the central board of the Armenian Church Youth Association, to discuss issues of concern to the youth. Accompanying the Prelate were Christian Education Department Director Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian, and Rev. Vazken Atmajian, Pastor of St. Mary's Chruch. PRELATE REPRESENTED AT THE UNVEILING OF THE ARMENIA FUND TELETHON LOGO On the evening of Wednesday, September 13, the administrators of Armenia Fund had organized a special reception at Alex Theatre in Glendale to unveil the logo for this year's telethon. In attendance were Armenia Fund director Maria Mehranian, members of Armenia Fund, Consul of the Republic of Armenia Arthur Mardoyan, the mayors and city representatives of Glendale and La Canada, sponsors, and representatives of various Armenian organizations. Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian represented the Prelate. Accompanying him were Rev. Vazken Atmajian, Rev. Ardag Demirjian, and Rev. Gomidas Torossian, Pastors of St. Mary's Church, and Rev. Nareg Pehlivania, Pastor of Holy Cross Cathedral. THE PRELATE VISITS OUR SCHOOLS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR It has become a tradition that at the start of each academic year, the Prelate visits Prelacy schools to convey his blessings and guidance to the students and staff. On Wednesday, September 13, the Prelate visited Levon & Hasmig Tavlian Pre-School in Pasadena. On the same day, the Prelate visited Vahan & Anoush Chamlian School, On Thursday, September 14, the Prelate visited Rose & Alex Pilibos High School. On Friday, September 15, the Prelate visited Richard Tufenkian Pre-School, followed by a visit to Mesrobian High School. During all his visits, the Prelate was accompanied by the local Parish Pastors, and was greeted warmly by the directors, principals, staff, and students of each school. The Prelate also had the opportunity to visit classrooms and personally convey his message and encouragement to the students. HAMAZKAYIN VALLEY CHAPTER CELEBRATES ITS 25th ANNIVERSARY, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PRELATE On Sunday, September 17, the Hamazkayin San Fernando Valley `Barouyr Sevag' Chapter will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a banquet held under the auspices of the Prelate. The banquet, set to start at 5:00 p.m., will take place at `Ojahk' Restaurant in North Hollywood. Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate and convey his blessings. ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF CRESCENTA VALLEY CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY On Friday, September 22, under the auspices of the Prelate, the Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley will celebrate the first anniversary of its establishment at Brandview Collection in Glendale. Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will represent the Prelate. Proceeds will be allocated to the parish's projects.