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ARMENIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA WESTERN DIOCESE
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COMMUNIQUÉ

PRIMATE MEETS WITH DIOCESAN CLERGY COUNCIL

On June 15, 2004 His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of
the Armenian Church of North America, Western Diocese, presided over the
monthly meeting of the Clergy Executive Council, the officially elected
body of clergy who implement the missions and projects adopted by the
Clergy Conference at , which is convened four times during the year..

NEW STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

A new Stewardship Committee has been established within the Western
Diocese, headed by Dr. Vahram Biricik. The new committee has chosen to
take a different approach, by allocating proceeds of their work
primarily towards the Clergy Education Fund. On June 15, 2004 His
Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over the inaugural meeting
of the committee.

APN HOSTS ITS FIRST EVENT

On Wednesday, June 16, 2004 APN, the Armenian Professionals
Network, which was established recently under the auspices the Western
Diocese and is headed by Mr. Vahe Ashjian, held its first event at the
Diocesan Headquarters in Burbank, presided by His Eminence Archbishop
Hovnan Derderian. Present were also Former Mayor of Glendale Mr. Frank
Quintero, and Mr. Greg Martayan, who us running for LA City Council. A
short program outlining the purpose and mission of APN was followed by
an intimate reception.

PRIMATE MEETS WITH ACYO YOUTH

On June 18, 2004 His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian held a
meeting with the Senior ACYO Chapter of St. Peter Armenian Apostolic
Church in Van Nuys. The intimate meeting was mutulally beneficial for
both the Primate and the young adults of St. Peters who were in
attendance.

HIS EMINENCE VISITS NAREK CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

On June 19, 2004 His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian paid his first
official visit to the Nareg Cultural Association, accompanied by Very
reverend Fr. Dajad Yardemian. The Primate met with the students of the
school, and gave them each crosses. An intimate encounter took place
between His Eminence and the students, after which the Principal and the
Board invited the Primate to preside the official opening of the School,
to take place on September 19, 2004.

PRIMATE ATTENDS THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
OF AGBU MANOOGIAN-DEMIRDJIAN SCHOOL

On the evening of June 19, 2004 His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
Derderian attended the commencement exercises of the AGBU
Manoogian-Demirdjian School. The Primate took the podium and addressed
the students, saying that what made his presence at the ceremonies that
evening more meaningful was the fact that he had had the opportunity to
personally meet and get acquainted with the students, when they visited
the Diocese in December. His Eminence then congratulated the graduates
and wished them well in their futures. The evening closed with the
Primate’s prayer.

PRIMATE CELEBRATES DIVINE LITURGY
AT ST. GREGORY, PASADENA

On Sunday, June 20, 2004 His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
Derderian celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the Sermon at St.
Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church, in Pasadena. He also honored the
members of the choir and the deacons, and presented gifts to each of
them.
During Divine Liturgy the Primate also acknowledged the presence
of well known Armenian Poet, Mr. Jacques Hagopian. A reception followed
in the church hall.

PRIMATE MEETS WITH NAIRA MELKOUMIAN

On Monday, June 21, 2004 His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
Derderian held an official meeting with the Executive Director of
Armenia Fund Mrs. Naira Melkoumian and the Chairlady of Los Angeles All
Armenia Fund Mrs. Maria Mehranian.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We would like to bring to your attention the upcoming activities of His
Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Armenian Church of
North America Western Diocese, for the week of June 22-28, 2004. We will
inform you of the details and any changes with future communiqués.

Tuesday, June 22 Pastoral visit to San Diego

Thursday, June 24 – Graduation ceremony of the Hovsepian School

Friday, June 25 Official visit to the Diocese by Assemblyman
Dario Fromer

Saturday, June 26 Training of the Diocesan Summer Camp
Counselors

Sunday, June 27 St. James Armenian Church – Divine Liturgy, reception in
honor of Archpriest Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian, and bestowing the
Encyclical of His Holiness upon Mrs. Mary Najarian

– Evening – Graduation ceremony at TCA Arshag Dickranian School

Monday, June 28 Meeting of the Deacons’ Executive Council at the
Diocesan Headquarters

DIVAN OF THE DIOCESE
June 21, 2004
Burbank, CA