Srpots Tarkmanchats School
Alumni Association of North America
1335 North Detroit St., #114
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Contact: Mr. Nahabed Melkonian
Tel: 818-247-6809
Email: naho727@sbcglobal.net

PRESS RELEASE
January 9, 2007

ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, BETHLEHEM STYLE, IN HOLLYWOOD

LOS ANGELES, CA – The faithful are cordially invited to attend this
year’s traditional, Bethlehem style Armenian Christmas Eve service at
St. John Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church in Hollywood on Saturday
evening (11:00 pm), January 13, 2007.

Inspired by centuries-old ceremonies held at the Armenian Altar and
Grotto of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, this unique
Christmas Eve service is a joyful observance and commemoration of the
Blessed Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The service also
provides an opportunity to celebrate the New Year in the true spirit
of our forefathers.

The service will commence at 11:00 pm, lead by the following
clergymen: Very Rev. Fr. Kegham Zakarian, member of the Brotherhood of
St. James; Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yeretzian, Pastor of St. Gregory the
Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena and member of the Brotherhood
of St. James; Very Rev. Fr. Asbed Balian, Pastor of the Armenian
Apostolic Church in Las Vegas and member of the Brotherhood of
St. James; Rev. Fr. Archpriest Arshag Khatchadourian, Pastor of
St. James Armenian Church in Los Angeles; and Rev. Fr. Archpriest
Nareg Matarian, Pastor of St. Sarkis Armenian Church in East Los
Angeles.

The hymn `Park ee Partzoonus’ (or `Glory in the Highest’) will be sung
at 12:00 midnight, followed by confession and Holy Communion. The
Blessing of the Water ceremony will be held thereafter. Immediately
following the service, a traditional Jerusalem style breakfast will be
served at the hall adjacent to St. John Garabed Armenian Church.

What: Bethlehem style Armenian Christmas Eve Service
Where: St. John Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church
Address: 1201 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90038
When: Saturday evening, January 13, 2007
Time: 11:00 pm