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WESTERN DIOCESE E-NEWSLETTER
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Diocesan News
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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN THE WESTERN DIOCESE
The faithful of the Armenian Church celebrated the birht of our Lord
Jesus Christ

With Events beginning on New Years day to the weekend following
Christmas, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, our dedicated clergy, the
lay-leaders, and faithful of the Western Diocese celebrated the New
Year and the miraculous birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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GRAND GALA NIGHT TO BE HOSTED BY ETCHMIADZIN CHILDREN’S FUND
Proceeds to beneft Children of Armenia

A Grand Gala Night to support ECF featuring dancing, entertainment and
a spectacular Silent Auction is planned for January 26 at the Ritz
Carlton Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. The faithful are invited to
attend this wonderful event.
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DIOCESE HOSTS LADIES SOCIETY BIBLE STUDY THROUGH MARCH
Diocesan Faithful are encouraged to attend

The Western Diocese in conjunction with the Ladies Society will be
hosted Bible studies on a wide ranging topics beginning January 16th
until March 27. These bible studies will be held in the Armen and
Gloria Hampar Reception Hall of the Western Diocese from 11:00 AM to
12 Noon, every other tuesday.
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DIOCESE DISTRIBUTED SCHOLARSHIPS DURING HOLIDAYS

During the Holiday Season, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,
Primate, was heartened to receive donations from many members of the
Armenian community to assist in providing modest scholarship to help
with tuitions for approximately fifty individuals.
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Upcoming Events
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1/26: Cultural Evening
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1/26: Grand Gala Night
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2/16: An evening with Professor Richard Hovhannessian
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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
E-mail: info@armenianchurchwd.com
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