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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
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Cor 1.18-24 8#1%20Cor%201.18-24

Mt 24.27-36
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Diocesan News
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PRIMATE OF WESTERN DIOCESE OF ARMENIAN CHURCH CALLS ON FAITHFUL TO
HELP VICTIMS OF FIRES IN CALIFORNIA

His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western
Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America has made a plea to all
parishes under the jurisdiction of the Western Diocese to conduct a
special ‘donation plate circulation’ in all churches of
the Western Diocese on Sundays October 28th and November 4th to the
benefit of the victims of the California fires in the past few days.
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KOHAR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHOIR EVENT

The first concert of the Kohar Symphony Orchestra and Choir was held
at the Gibson Theater in Los Angeles, on October 18, 2007. The Primate
was present at the event. Kohar Symphony Orchestra & Choir is
sponsored by the Katchadourian family.
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BANQUET HONORING SERZH SARGSYAN, PRIME MINISTER OF ARMENIA

The USC Armenian Student Association, on Friday, October 19, 2007, at
7:00 p.m., hosted a special banquet in honor of the Prime Minister of
the Republic of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, at the Beverly Wilshire
Hotel. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian attended the meeting
and delivered remarks during this significant event.
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PRIMATEÂ’S PASTORAL VISIT TO ST. ANDREWS ARMENIAN CHURCH IN CUPERTINO

On Sunday, October 21, 2007, the Primate celebrated the Divine Liturgy
and offered a sermon at St. Andrews Armenian Church in Cupertino. The
Primate will ordain Sevak Yenikomshian, Andre Abrahamian, Haik
Najarian and Shant Stepanian as Sub Deacons.
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ACYO RETREAT

The ACYO Central Council hosted the Annual Senior Retreat on October
19-21, 2007 at Camp Hye Sierra.  This has been the 5th Annual
Senior Retreat, and the Diocese is proud to announce that over 65 ACYO
members from throughout the Diocese took part in this growing staple
event in the lives of our youth.
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85TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET FOR NOR OR WEEKLY

Under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,
Primate of the Western Diocese, and sponsored and presided over by
Mr. & Mrs. Vartan & Alice Nazirian, the 85th Anniversary
Banquet of Nor Or Weekly took place at Karebian Hall of TCA Arshag
Dickrannian Armenian School in Hollywood, on Sunday, October 21, 2007.
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ANOUSHAVAN ABRAHMIAN EDUCATIONAL FUND BANQUET

Under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, the
3rd annual Banquet of “Anoushavan Abrahamian Educational
Fund” will take place in the Kalaydjian Hall, at the Western
Diocesan Headquarters, on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, beginning at
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MR. ARTHUR AVAZIAN, ESQ. OF AVAZIAN & AVAZIAN TO SPEAK AT VETERANÂ’S LUNCHEON

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CYMA TO HOST 1ST ANNUAL DINNER DANCE!

The CYMA executive committee is pleased to announce the date for the
CYMA Dinner Dance Extravaganza. It will be held on the evening of
Friday, November 30 at the Long Beach Hyatt featuring Khachig and His
Band.
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Upcoming Events
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10/27: Benefit Concert in Support of Mer Doon
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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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11/17: Mother Cathedral Parish Annual Banquet
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Th e 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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