November 2, 2012
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]
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EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY ON THE 49TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH IN
ENCINO
On Sunday, November 4, 2012, the 49th anniversary of Holy Martyrs
Church in Encino will be celebrated with Episcopal Divine Liturgy and the
blessing of madagh.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate
Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon.
Following the service, the Prelate will conduct the blessing of
madagh at “Avedissian” Hall.
Holy Martyrs Church 49th annual banquet will take place on Saturday,
November 3, at “Avedissian” Hall under the auspices of the Prelate.
REQUIEM FOR HOMENETMEN MEMBERS
By the ordinance of the Prelate and in coordination with the
Homenetmen Regional Executive, on Sunday, November 4, requiem prayers will
be offered in all Prelacy Churches for the souls of departed Homenetmen
servants and members. On this occasion, Parish Pastors will also reflect on
the valuable mission of Homenetmen in the physical, spiritual, and mental
development of our youth. Homenetmen scouts will participate in the
service.
PRAYERS FOR THE VICTIMS OF SUPERSTORM SANDY
By the ordinance of the Prelate, on Sunday, November 4, “Der
Voghormya” prayers will be offered in Prelacy Churches for the victims of
Superstorm Sandy.
The storm, which made landfall last weekend, caused massive
devastation along the East Coast, resulting in dozens of casualties and
billions of dollars in damage.
We ask our faithful to join us in praying for the souls of the
victims and for the Lord’s mercy to be upon all those who are suffering in
the aftermath of the storm. We urge our faithful also to assist in the
relief efforts by contributing to various humanitarian organizations.
ASSEMBLY OF PRELACY PARISHES’ REPRESENTATIVES
By the invitation of the Prelate and Executive Council, on the
evening of Thursday, November 1st, Pastors, Delegates, Boards of Trustees,
Ladies Auxiliaries, Board of Regents, Principals and Directors gathered at
the “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall, to discuss general issues
concerning our Prelacy. (Details to follow).