Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, Ca 91504
Tel: 818-558-7474
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PRIMATE’S SCHEDULE OF
May 2006
The following contains items scheduled for the month of April 2006.
We will notify you with separate communiqué of any changes and
additions to the Primate’s Schedule.
Monday, May 1 His Eminence will preside over the meetings of the
Diocesan Ladies’ Auxiliary, The Etchmiadzin Children’s Fund, and the
Stewardship Committee.
May 2-7 The Primate will preside over the 79th Annual Diocesan
Assembly, held at St. Mary Armenian Church in Costa Mesa. The
Diocesan Assembly is held once a year during the first weekend of
May, during which the organizations and committees of the Diocese
present their annual reports. We are happy to announce that guest
clergy will also be present at the Assembly, to represent His
Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The Assembly will
take place according to the following schedule.
Weds. May 3 Diocesan Clergy Assembly
Thurs. May 4 Diocesan Ladies’ Assembly
Fri-Sat, May 5-6 Diocesan Delegates’ Assembly
Friday evening, May 5 Assembly Banquet
Those who wish to receive a copy of the Primate’s Annual Report may
contact the Diocese at 818-558-7474.
On Sunday, May 7, 2006 His Eminence will celebrate Divine Liturgy
and deliver the Sermon at St. Mary Armenian Church.
Sunday, May 7 The AGBU will host a Centennial Celebration under the
Auspices of the Primate, held at the AGBU Alex Manoogian Center. The
program includes keynote speakers Governor Deukmejian and Assadour
Guzelian, and artists Haroutune Bedelian and Lorna Griffith.
Monday, May 8 The Primate will visit St. Sophia Greek Orthodox
Cathedral to attend a reception in honor of the newly elected His
Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, the spiritual
leader of the Greek Orthodox Community in Western USA. The Primate
will be accompanied by Archpriest Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian.
Thursday, May 11 A joint Divine Liturgy and Retreat will be held
between the clergy of the Armenian, Syriac and Coptic Orthodox
Churches, hosted by the Western Diocese. Over 100 clergy are expected
to attend.
Saturday, May 13 His Eminence will preside over the meeting of the
Summer Camp Committee and the Cathedral Construction Committee.
Monday, May 15 The Primate will participate in an
Episcopalian-Armenian Church Dialogue at the headquarters of the
Episcopalian Diocese.
Tuesday, May 16 The Primate will attend an ecumenical gathering
hosted by the self ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of
North America. The Primate will be accompanied by Very Rev. Fr. Dajad
Dz. V. Yardemian.
Wednesday, May 17 His Eminence will attend a meeting of the Los
Angeles Religious Leaders at the Claremont School of Theology. The
Primate will be accompanied by Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian.
Saturday, May 20 The Primate will preside over the Mother Cathedral
Fundraising and Celebration Gala.
Sunday, May 21 His Eminence will celebrate Divine Liturgy and
deliver the Sermon at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys. During
the Liturgy the Primate will bestow the St. Nersess the Graceful
Medal of Honor upon Mr. and Mrs. Arpiar Janoyan.
In the evening the Primate will attend an event in honor of the 25th
anniversary of the TCA Arshag Dickranian School.
Thursday, May 25 The graduating class of AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian
School will visit the Diocese to meet with His Eminence.
At Noon, the Primate will preside over a ceremony on the occasion of
the Feast of the Ascension.
May 26-28 The Primate will preside over the Annual ACYO Sports
Weekend held in Fresno.
Sunday, May 28 The Primate will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver
the Sermon at St. Mary Armenian Church in Yettem, as the closing of
the ACYO Sports Weekend. During the Liturgy the Primate will ordain
Deacons and Acolytes.
Monday, May 29 His Eminence will perform the opening prayer in
Memorial Day Observances in Glendale.
Office of the Western Diocese
April 27, 2006
Burbank, California