May 21, 2010
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
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PRELATE TO CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AT THE
LAS VEGAS PARISH AND INAUGURATE THE HALL OF THE NEW CULTURAL CENTER
On Sunday, May 23rd, 2010, Pentecost, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon
at the Las Vegas parish. Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will assist at the
altar.
Prior to the service, the Prelate will inaugurate and bless the hall
of the new cultural center, which will serve as the sanctuary until the
construction of St. Garabed Church.
The Honorable Grigor Hovhannisyan, Consul General of Armenian, and
Dr. Garo Agopian, Chairman of the Executive Council, will also participate
in the inauguration and Divine Liturgy.
The church is located at 2054 E. Desert Inn.
The parish council has organized a reception in honor of the Prelate
and Consul General, which will take place at the Las Vegas National Golf
Club following services.
And on Saturday, May 22nd, the Prelate, Consul General, and Dr.
Agopian will attend the Hamazkayin "Ani" Dance Group performance at UNLV.
38TH PRELACY REPRESENTATIVES ASSEMBLY ELECTS NEW RELIGIOUS AND EXECUTIVE
COUNCILS
The 38th Prelacy Representatives Assembly convened on Friday, May
14th, 2010, at the "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall, presided over
by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the
participation of clergy members, Central Executive Council member Mr. Khajag
Dikijian, Religious and Executive Council members, Board of Regents members,
principals and directors, and parishes’ representatives.
During the two day assembly, the endeavors of the Prelate and the
Religious and Executive Councils were evaluated and activities for the
forthcoming year were proposed and drafted. The election of the Religious
and Executive Councils also took place, as follows.
Religious Council
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian
Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian
Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian
Rev. Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian
Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian
Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian
Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian
Executive Council
Mr. Levon Kirakosian, Esq.
Mr. Garo Eshgian
Mr. Khatchig Yeretzian
Mr. Vahrij Pilavjian
Mrs. Rima Boghossian
Mr. Kahren Beniasian
Mr. Vahan Bezdikian
Mr. George Chorbajian
Mr. Toros Kejejian
Mr. Bill Sahatdjian
Mr. Sako Shirikian
Please visit the news section of our website for the detailed press
release and photos.
PRELATE TO CONVEY HIS MESSAGE AT THE 3RD ANNUAL DAVIDIAN & MARIAMIAN
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TELETHON
The third annual Davidian & Mariamian Educational Foundation
Telethon will air on Sunday, May 23rd, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Telethon
will be broadcast on Charter Communications Horizon TV Channel 285, AABC TV
Channel 284, and High Vision TV Channel 281.
The Prelate will convey his blessings and message on this occasion.
The Executive Council’s remarks will be delivered by representative Mr.
Meher Der Ohanessian.
VAHAN & ANOUSH CHAMLIAN GRADUATING CLASS
VISITS THE PRELACY
On Wednesday, May 19th, 2010, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy the graduating class of Vahan and Anoush
Chamlian School. The more than 50 students were accompanied by Principal
Mr. Vazken Madenlian, Vice-Principal Mrs. Rita Kaprielian, Armenian
teachers, and parents. The students were welcomed by the Prelate, and St.
Mary’s Church pastors Reverend Fathers Vazken Atmajian and Gomidas
Torossian, who also teach at the school.
Upon their arrival the students were led to the "St. Dertad and St.
Ashkhen" Chapel for a prayer service, after which they received Holy
Communion from the Prelate.
After breakfast, the students assembled at the "Dikran and Zarouhie
Der Ghazarian" Hall where they performed a cultural program consisting of
recitations and a musical piece on the piano, after which they presented the
Prelate with a gift.
The students conveyed their thanks to the Prelate for welcoming them
to the Prelacy on this and previous occasions, and for his care and guidance
throughout the years.
Mr. Madenlian expressed his joy and pride at the achievements of the
graduating class, and his hope that they maintain their ties and bonds to
the school after graduation.
In his address to the students, administrators, and parents, the
Prelate exalted the role of the Armenian School and the values it imparts to
our students. He blessed the administrators and parents for their role in
the educating of our youth and expressed his hope to the students that the
values and principals they have learned thus far will remain a part of them
always. The visit concluded with the Prelate presenting the students with
mementos and a group photo.
PRELATE WELCOMES BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
ARMENIAN WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
On Wednesday, May 19th, 2010, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed the new board of the Armenian Writers Association of
California (AWAOC).
The delegation consisted of AWAOC President Mr. Krish Tavitian,
Vice-President Mr. Boghos Kupelian, and members Mr. Kevork Kristinian, Ms.
Fira Akyan, and Mr. Nerses Mesropyan Palayan.
After the introduction of the members, a discussion ensued on the
challenges facing Armenian writers in general and the AWAOC in specific, and
presented a number of possible projects, such as the publication of a
literary newspaper. They also spoke of the role of writers in the
mainstream, stressing the importance of more interaction and stronger
connections between writers and the general public and especially youth.
In conclusion the Prelate congratulated the new board members,
commended the work of the AWAOC, and expressed the readiness of the Prelacy
to lend its support to alleviating the concerns voiced by the organization
and to provide the hall to hold their events.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
