November 17, 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
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PRELATE WELCOMES H. E. PRESIDENT ARKADY GHOUKASIAN
On Monday, November 13, at 3:00 p.m., the Prelate attended a welcoming
reception at the Glendale Hilton Hotel, organized by Armenia Fund,
in honor of H.E. Arkady Ghoukasian, President of the Republic of
Nagorno Karabakh, who arrived in Los Angeles on that day.
The Prelate, accompanied by Rev. Ardag Demirjian and Armenia Fund
Board member Mr. Peklar Pilavjian, welcomed President Ghoukasian and
offered his best wishes for a successful Thanksgiving Day Telethon on
November 23rd, in which the Prelacy participates along with Prelacy
Churches and Schools.
The Prelate and Executive Council members will also attend the annual
Armenia Fund gala on Sunday, November 19, at the Omni Hotel in Los
Angeles, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Republics of Armenia
and Nagorno Karabakh. H.E. President Arkady Ghougassian will be the
guest of honor. And on Wednesday, November 22nd, the Prelate will
receive the official visit of the President.
FUNDRAISING BANQUET AND HOLY MASS AT FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH
On the evening of Saturday, November 18, a fundraising banquet will
be held at Gugasian Hall of Forty Martyrs church in Orange County to
benefit the renovation of the church.
The banquet, organized by the parish Pastor and Board of Trustees,
is being held under the auspices of the Prelate. Representatives of
the Executive Council will also be in attendance.
On Sunday, November 19, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will preside over Holy Mass and deliver the sermon at Forty
Martyrs Church.
PRELATE ATTENDS THE ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE DAVIDIAN MARIAMIAN
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
On Thursday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m., the Davidian-Mariamian
Educational Foundation held their annual appreciation banquet at
Brandview Collection in Glendale. The Prelate attended the banquet,
where he offered the invocation and conveyed his blessings to the
foundation’s directors. Accompanying the Prelate was Rev. Fr. Gomidas
Torossian, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Glendale.
During the official part of the program, the foundation honored its
dedicated members and volunteers.
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TUFENKIAN PRE-SCHOOL PARKING FACILITY
On the afternoon of Friday, November 17, the official opening of
Richard Tufenkian Pre-School’s parking facility took place under the
auspices of the Prelate. In attendance were benefactors Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph and Savey Tufenkian, Executive Council representatives, Board
of Regents members, St. Mary’s Church Pastors and Board of Trustees,
Chamlian School directors, Glendale Mayor the Honorable Dave Weaver,
council member Mr. Ara Najarian and the representative of the Police
Department.
The Prelate conducted the official opening ceremony and cut the ribbon
together with the benefactors, after which the official program
began. The event concluded with the Prelate’s closing remarks and
Bahbanich prayer.
HOLY MASS AND THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON AT THE CORONA PARISH, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
On Sunday, November 19, the Armenian Apostolic Church of Corona,
Riverside County, will offer Holy Mass at 2:00 p.m., at St. Anthony
and St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church in Corona.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will
conduct Mass. Following church services, the Parish Ladies Auxiliary
has organized a Thanksgiving luncheon.
THANKSGIVING YOUTH LUNCHEON AND LECTURE AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH
On Sunday, November 19, the St. Mary’s Church Board of Trustees have
organized a Thanksgiving luncheon for youth starting at 5:00 p.m. at
the Armenak Der Berdrosian Hall of the church.
Youth ages 18-35 are invited to the luncheon during which Very
Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will speak about Thanksgiving.
Admission is free.
WESTERN PRELACY ORGANIZES A YOUTH CHOIR
We are pleased to announce that by the ordinance of the Prelate,
a youth choir is being organized comprised of youth ages 7-15 and
under the direction of Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian.
Practice will begin on Saturday, November 18 and will continue on a
regular basis every Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Armenak Der
Bedrossian Hall of St. Mary’s Church (500 S. Central Ave.)
Registration is still open and those interested in joining the choir
can do so on practice days at the church hall.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS WITH THE CRESCENTA VALLEY PARISH COUNCIL
In continuing their meetings with parish Pastors and Board of Trustees,
on Tuesday, November 15, the Executive Council met with Rev. Ardag
Demirjian and Council members of the Crescenta Valley parish.
The council members reported on their organizational efforts and
stated that Holy Mass takes place every Sunday, at 1:00 p.m., at
Unity Church of the Valley in La Crescenta.
Reports were also given on Bible Study, youth, and Sunday School
activities, and the possibility of electing a Board of Trustees and
organizing a general meeting with all the members present towards
this purpose was discussed.