November 14, 2008
Press Release
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
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20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSECRATION OF
FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH
On Sunday, November 16th, the Orange County community will celebrate
the 20th anniversary of the consecration of Forty Martyrs Church. On this
occasion, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate
Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon. The Prelate will be assisted at the
altar by parish pastor Rev. Fr. Hrant Yeretzian.
The 20th anniversary banquet, organized by the parish Pastor, Board
of Trustees, Ladies Auxiliary, and 20th anniversary committee, will take
place at "Gugasian" Hall on the evening of Saturday, November 15th.
MINISTER OF DIASPORA AFFAIRS HRANUSH HAKOBYAN
TO VISIT THE PRELACY
On the eve of the 11th annual Armenia Fund Telethon, in the coming
week Minster of Diaspora Affairs Hranush Hakobyan will arrive in Los Angeles
on an official visit to become familiarized with our community and
establishments.
On Thursday, November 20th, the Prelate, councils, and community
members will welcome Ms. Hakobyan to the Prelacy. A reception has been
organized in her honor.
CONCLUSION OF THE "YEAR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION" LECTURE SERIES
Throughout the year, a number of lectures have taken place in our
parishes in celebration of "The Year of Christian Education".
The last lecture in this series will take place on Tuesday, November
25th, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale.
The topic, "St. Nerses the Graceful’s Literary Bequest to Spiritual
Awakening and Christian Education" will be presented by Rev. Fr. Ardak
Demirjian.
The lecture will be followed by Bible study led by Very Rev. Fr.
Barthev Gulumian.
PRELATE CONGRATULATES
PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA
Following the presidential elections of November 4th, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, sent a congratulatory letter to
President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden on behalf of
the Prelacy Councils and the Armenian community of the Western United
States. The Prelate also sent congratulatory letters to re-elected Congress
members representing the state of California.
In his letter the Prelate referenced the long history of
collaboration between the Armenian community and elected officials, and
expressed confidence that the cooperative relationship will continue for
years to come. The Prelate in specific commended President-elect Obama’s
and Vice President-elect Biden’s principled stand on the Armenian Genocide
and expressed hope that with their continued support and efforts we will see
progress in our cause.
PRELATE AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL WELCOME NEW BOARD OF DAVIDIAN & MARIAMIAN
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
On the evening of Tuesday, November 11th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive Council welcomed to the Prelacy the
newly elected board members of Davidian & Mariamian Educational Foundation.
The delegation was led by Chairman Mr. Vahik Satoorian.
During the meeting of the Executive Council, the new board members
presented the efforts of the foundation to provide Armenian language,
culture, and history instruction to the large number of Armenian students
attending public schools. They stated that the work they began more than
twenty years ago continues and has grown to encompass twenty schools and
fifty teachers and staff members. The board members concluded their report
by thanking the Prelate and council members for their constant support and
encouragement.
The Prelate and Executive Council highly commended their devoted
efforts and reaffirmed their continued support and collaboration.
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE CRESCENTA VALLEY PARISH CELEBRATED
On Sunday, November 9th, the Crescenta Valley parish celebrated its
third anniversary. In honor of this occasion the Prelate celebrated Divine
Liturgy and delivered the sermon at the parish. He was assisted at the
altar by parish pastor Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian.
In his sermon the Prelate commended the Pastor, Delegates, Board of
Trustees, Ladies Auxiliary, altar servers, choir members, and all the
volunteers for their hard work and efforts over the past three years and the
progress they have achieved thus far, expressing hope for the parish to have
its own church in the near future.
Following the service, the Prelate and congregation headed to the
adjacent hall for a reception that had been organized by the Ladies
Auxiliary.
The third anniversary banquet will take place on the evening of
Friday, November 14th, at Brandview Collection in Glendale, under the
auspices of and with the participation of the Prelate.