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WESTERN DIOCESE E-NEWSLETTER
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Diocesan News
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DIRECTOR OF THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA MEETS WITH PRIMATE
On Monday, December 11, 2006 in the morning, Mr. Bryan Ardouny, the
Director of the Armenian Assembly of America met with the Primate in
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DEDICATION OF PRAYER SERVICE HONORING YOUTH
On Sunday, December 10, 2006, at St. Peter Armenian Church in
Glendale, an event organized by Fr. Vasken Movsesian was held to honor
the Sacrament of Prayer.
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT HELD AT ST. JAMES
The Holiday Season sparkled at St. James Armenian Church as guests sat
spellbound at the Annual Christmas Concert hosted by the St. James
Ladies Society on December 10 in the Church sanctuary. For the 14th
year the celebrated Santa Barbara Choral Society and Orchestra
performed Handel’s Messiah and `The Christmas Story According to
St. Luke,’ conducted by JoAnne Gondjian Wasserman.
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ARMENIAN DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE HOLDS 85TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON
On Sunday, December 10, 2006 at the Besh Gurtarian Hall in Pasadena,
the 85th Anniversary of the Armenian Democratic League was held.
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FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE
On Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at the Glendale Elementary
School, the Armenian Dance Ensemble celebrated its 5th Anniversary.
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FUNDRAISING FOR CHURCH EXPANSION
On December 10, 2006, in Newport Beach at the Bayside Restaurant, the
Primate presided over an event to raise funds for St. Mary Church
hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Palandjian.
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PRIMATE PERFORMS DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. MARYÂ’S CHURCH IN COSTA
MESA
On Sunday, December 10, 2006, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
celebrated Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Church in Costa Mesa.
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HAROUT SASOUNIAN HONORED
On Saturday, December 9, 2006 the Regional Council of the Armenian
Democratic League held a Special Banquet hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Shahe
Ganimian. ( =285)
WESTSIDE ARARAT GUILD HONORS LILY BALIAN
On Saturday, December 9, 2006 at the Beverly Hills Hotel a Gala
Christmas Luncheon hosted by the Westside Ararat Guild of the Ararat
Home of Los Angeles, was held to honor `The Angel of the Year,’ Lily
Balian. ( =284)
ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY FEDERATION LEADERS MEET WITH THE PRIMATE
On Thursday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m., Armenian Revolutionary
Federation leaders, Mr. Avedik Izmirian and Mr. John Kosakian met with
the Primate at his Diocesan Office.
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SPECIAL REQUIEM SERVICE FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
On Thursday, December 7, 2006, a Special Requiem Service was held in
the Armen and Gloria Hampar Room at the Diocesan Headquarters.
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ECUMENICAL SERVICE HELD AT ST. PETER ARMENIAN CHURCH IN VAN NUYS
On Wednesday, December 6, 2006, the Armenian Apostolic Church and the
Episcopalian Church held an Interfaith Service presided by His
Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian..
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THE PRIMATE VISITS SANTA CLARITA Introduces plan to reorganize.
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, accompanied with Very
Rev. Fr. Baret Yeretsian, visited the Santa Clarita Parish on December
4, 2006. ( =280)
ARMENIAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HOLD DINNER DANCE
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SHUSHI DANCE ENSEMBLE PERFORMS IN PASADENA
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85TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE GUILIGUIAN SCHOOLS
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ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH CELEBRATES 65TH ANNUAL NAME DAY
On Sunday, December 3, 2006, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,
Primate, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at
St. James Armenian Church of Los Angeles in recognition of its 65th
Annual Name Day. During Church services, the Primate ordained Gary
Kemkemian and Robby Kemkemian as Acolytes and Levon Kemkemian as a
Sub-Deacon. The Primate was assisted at the altar by His Eminence
Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian, Archpriest Rev. Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian
and Rev. Fr. Baret Dz. V. Yeretsian.
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THIRD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION OF THE WESTERN DIOCESE
On the evening of Saturday, December 2, 2006, the Third Annual
Christmas Ball of the Western Diocese took place at the Diocesan
Headquarters. Over 450 guests attended and enjoyed an evening of
camaraderie, dining and dancing.The highlight of the evening was the
presentation of the `Philanthropist of the Year’ Award to Mr. and
Mrs. Berj and Belet Shahbazian, noted humanitarians and benefactors.
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CANDIDATES FOR THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE WESTERN DIOCESE
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THE PRIMATE VISITS THE MANOOGIAN-DEMIRJIAN SCHOOL
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Upcoming Events
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1/6: Annual Armenian Christmas Reception
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The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, providing
spiritual guidance and leadership to the Armenian Apostolic community,
is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization comprised of 47
churches in 16 western states. It was established in 1898 as the
Diocese of the Armenian Church encompassing the entire United States
and Canada. In 1927 the Western Diocese was formed to exclusivly serve
the western United States.
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress