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WESTERN DIOCESE E-NEWSLETTER
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Bible Readings
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Wis 14.1-8
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Is 33.22–34.1 8#Is%2033.22–34.11
Cor 1.18-24
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Mt 24.27-36 8#Mt%2024.27-36
Diocesan News
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NEWLY FORMED ARESH FOUNDATION HOLD DINNER MEETING
A group of Armenian residents of Los Angeles have formed the Aresh
Foundation with the aim of assisting the Aresh district of the city of
Yerevan.
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DIOCESAN MEETINGS
On Saturday, October 13, 2007, the Primate presided over the Diocesan
Council and Mother Church Construction Committee meetings. His
Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian also participated in the
CYMA-2008 meeting where the 2008 program details were introduced.
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PRIMATE ATTENDS MAJOR AGBU ANNUAL EVENT
On Saturday, October 13, 2007, the Primate, accompanied by Very
Rev. Fr. Baret Dz. V. Yeretsian, Pastor of St. Gregory the
Illuminator, attended the AGBU Annual Gala Banquet at the Ritz Carlton
Hotel in Pasadena.
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PRIMATEÂ’S FIRST PASTORAL VISIT TO VENTURA COUNTY
On Sunday, October 14, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon.
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PRIMATE TO PRESIDE OVER WHITTIER 3RD ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE
The first Sunday of each month, Whittier’s Armenian Church
parishioners gather for their monthly celebration of Divine
Liturgy. Parish Council Chairman Dr. Deacon Vahe Charkhutian has
organized the exciting 3rd annual dinner and dance.
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CLERGY MEETING AT THE DIOCESAN HEADQUARTERS
On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at 9:30 a.m., the Primate presided over
the Clergy Meeting that was held in the Armen and Gloria Hampar
Room at the Diocesan Headquarters.
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LOS ANGELES COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS
On Wednesday, October 17, 2007, the Western Diocese hosted the monthly
meeting of the Council of Religious Leaders.
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PRIMATE VISITS RABBI HAROLD M. SCHULWEIS, FOUNDER OF JEWISH WORLD WATCH
On Thursday afternoon, October 18, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop
Hovnan Derderian accompanied by the Vicar General of the Western
Diocese, the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, paid a visit to the
founder of the Jewish World Watch, Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis.
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ECF FUNDRAISING EVENT
We gladly announce that through the admirable efforts of the
Etchmiadzin Children Fund Chairlady, Gayane Tatoulian, they were once
again successful in securing donations for the orphans in Etchmiadzin.
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ECF FUNDRAISING EVENT
We gladly announce that through the admirable efforts of the
Etchmiadzin Children Fund Chairlady, Gayane Tatoulian, they were once
again successful in securing donations for the orphans in Etchmiadzin.
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EVENT TO BENEFIT Â?MER DOONÂ’ PROGRAM
The Choir of St. James Armenian Church of San Diego and the Daughters
of Vartan organization will present a joint program and concert with
all proceeds donated to the “Mer Doon” program.
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Â?HAYORDATSÂ’ CHOIR AND DANCE-TROOP PERFORMANCE
We inform the faithful members of the Western Diocese of the upcoming
performances by the “Hayordats” Performing Art’s
Troupe from Armenia. This great undertaking was the result of
collaboration between the Western Diocese and AGBU, the sponsor of the
program.
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HIS GRACE BISHOP ARAM ATESHIAN
It is with spiritual contentment we inform our faithful that His Grace
Bishop Aram Ateshian, a high ranking clergyman from the Armenian
Patriarchate of Turkey, is visiting the Western Diocese.
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REV. FR. KARNIK GARABEDIAN
We are pleased to inform the Armenian faithful that Rev. Fr. Karnik
Garabedian, Pastor of St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew Armenian
Churches of Marseille, France, is visiting the Western Diocese.
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HIS GRACE BISHOP NATHAN HOVHANESIAN
In the forthcoming days, the Primate of the Diocese of Great Britain,
His Grace Bishop Nathan Hovhanesian will depart London for Los
Angeles.
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Upcoming Events
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10/27: Benefit Concert in Support of Mer Doon
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10/29: Alumni & Friends of the Armenian Studies Programs
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11/11: Armenian American Veterans to be honored on November 11
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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.
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