October 13, 2006

PRESS RELEASE
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
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PRELATE MEETS WITH ARMENIA FUND
BOARD MEMBERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

On the morning of Friday, October 13, the Prelate welcomed board
members and administrators of Armenia Fund, to the temporary Prelacy offices
in Encino.
The Prelate met with Armenia Fund Chairperson Maria Mehranian,
Vice-Chairman Ara Agishian, Executive Director Sarkis Kotanjian, and
Director of Development Greg Boyrazian, to discuss the support and
participation of the Prelacy and its affiliates at this year’s Telethon.
Mr. Peklar Pilavjian, Armenia Fund Executive Board member, also
participated in the meeting as a representative of the Prelacy.
The Prelate offered his commendation and encouragement to the
members and wished them success at the Telethon, which will take place on
Thanksgiving Day.

MEETING OF THE ORIENTAL ORTHODOX

SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE

On the afternoon of Saturday, October 14, the organizing committee of the
Oriental Orthodox Sunday School 2nd Spiritual Gathering will meet at
Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana to finalize the
details of the gathering that is to be held on Saturday, October 28, at the
aforementioned church.
Under the direction of H.E. Archbishop Mousegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, the directors of the Prelacy Christian Education Department, along
with representatives of Prelacy Sunday Schools, will attend the meeting.

RECEPTION IN SUPPORT OF

STATE SENATOR CHUCK POOCHIGIAN

On the afternoon of Sunday, October 15, a reception will be held in support
of State Senator Chuck Poochigian at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and
Savey Tufenkian in Glendale.
The Prelate conveyed his blessings to Mr. and Mrs. Tufenkian and
his support to Senator Poochigian in his campaign bid for Attorney General
of California.

MEETINGS OF THE PRELACY ACYA CENTRAL AND ECUMENICAL COMMITTEES

On the evening of Wednesday, October 18, under the auspices of the Prelate
and with the participation of the Christian Education Department directors,
the ACYA Central and Ecumenical committees of the Prelacy will hold their
meetings at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale.
Among the items on the agenda is the upcoming gathering of the
youth with H.H. Catholicos Aram I, scheduled for December 2nd and 3rd in
Detroit.