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WESTERN DIOCESE E-NEWSLETTER
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Bible Readings
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Is 25.9–26.7
date07-11-18#Is%2025.9–26.7
Phil 1.1-11 8#Philv1.1-11
Lk 9.44-50
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Diocesan News
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FIRST NATIONWIDE TURKISH SURVEY REVEALS MILLIONS OF TURKS SUPPORT
GENOCIDE BILL
The Assembly of Turkish American Associations recently featured on its
website a reference to “the first nationwide public
survey” conducted in Turkey on the Armenian Genocide and the
congressional resolution on this issue. The poll was carried out
earlier this year by “Terror Free Tomorrow” in
collaboration with Istanbul-based “ARI Movement” and
U.S.-based “ARI Foundation.”
(http://www.armenianchurchw d.com/news/story.php?id=692)
PRIMATE TO VISIT T.C.A. ARSHAG DICKRANIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL
On November 1, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate
of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church visited T.C.A. Arshag
Dickranian Armenian School in Hollywood. The Primate encouraged the
students to work hard and keep their forefathers’ faith.
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RECEPTION IN HONOR OF GAGIK HAROOTUNYAN
On November 1, 2007, starting 7:00 p.m. Khachatoorian family hosted a
reception at their residence, organized by the Armenia Fund, in honor
of Honorable Gagik Harootunyan, President of the Constitutional Court
of the Republic of Armenian and Vice President of the Armenia
Fund. Host and Hostess of the event were Mr. Armen Khachatoorian, and
President of the Armenia Fund, Mrs. Maria Mehranian.
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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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ACYO NORTHERN REGIONAL MEETING
This year, the 2007 Northern Regional Meeting was hosted in beautiful
San Fransico at the St. John parish.
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ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY 35TH ANNUAL EVENT
On November 3, 2007, the elegant 35th anniversary event of the
Armenian Assembly was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Very
Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, Vicar General of the Western Diocese
of the Armenian Church, representing the Primate, read His Eminence
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian’s message and prayer that may God
bless the Armenian Assembly and its members with more energy and
enthusiasm in achieving their objectives.
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H.S.D.P. 120TH ANNIVERSARY
The 120th anniversary of the Hunchakian Social Democratic Party took
place on Sunday, November 4, 2007, 6:00 p.m., at the Glendale High
School Hall. ( =698)
ART PERFORMANCE
The Artistic-Historic fusion left a unique impression on the audience
of the joint program offered by Sirnoush and Vardan Gevorkyan Dance
Ensemble, Adis Harmandian, Gagik Badalyan, Samvel Vardanian and Haroot
Ter-Davityan. Michael Ter-Avetisian was the director of the program.
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PRIMATE PRESIDED OVER DIVINE LITURGY IN HOLLYWOOD
On Sunday, November 4, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,
Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church presided over
the Divine Liturgy at the St. James Armenian Church of Hollywood
offered by Rev. Fr. Archpriest Manoog Markarian, and offered the
sermon. ( =700)
VICAR GENERAL OF WESTERN DIOCESE CELEBRATED DIVINE LITURGY AT
ST. GREGORY OF FOWLER
On Sunday, November 4, 2007, on the occasion of annual “Harvest
Banquet,” the Vicar General of the Western Diocese, the Very
Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and
offered the sermon at St. Gregory Armenian Church of Fowler,
California. ( =701)
MEETING WITH CLERGY CANDIDATE
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ARMENIA H.S.D.P. CHAIRLADY TO VISIT WESTERN DIOCESE
On November 6, 2007, Armenia H.S.D.P. Chairlady Lyudmila Sargsian,
Chairlady of H.S.D.P., accompanied by H.S.P.D. Regional Committee
member, Mr. Gabriel Moloian, paid a cordial visit to His Eminence
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the
Armenian Church, at the Diocesan Headquarters in Burbank,
California. The construction of Mother Cathedral was discussed during
the meeting.
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PRIMATEÂ’S COMING SCHOOL VISITATIONSÂ’ SCHEDULE
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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PRIMATE VISITS AGBU MARY MANOOGIAN-DEMIRJIAN SCHOOL
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian paid a visit to Mary
Manoogian-Demirjian AGBU School, on Wednesday, November 07, 2007. The
focus of this prescheduled visit was to meet with the high school age
students. The Primate along with a small group of school and diocesan
officials visited several classrooms.
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PRIMATE DELIGHTED ELDERLY RESIDENTS WITH HIS SURPRISE VISIT TO EAGLE
ROCK ARARAT HOME
On Wednesday, November 7, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, paid a surprise Visit to
Eagle Rock Ararat Home. Rev. Fr. Tavit Zelveyan was already at the
retirement house on a routine vistation when the Primate
arrived. Rev. Fr. Tavit Zelveyan was talking to the elderly residents,
gathered in the visitors’ hall, at the time of Primate’s
arrival.
(http://www.armenianc hurchwd.com/news/story.php?id=707)
PRIMATE VISITS FELLOWSHIP AT ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR ARMENIAN
CHURCH OF PASADENA AND WELCOMED "HAYORDATS" CHILDREN
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western
Diocese, visited the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church
Friendship Club, on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. The Very
Rev. Fr. Baret Dz. V. Yeretsian, Pastor of the St. Gregory the
Illuminator Armenian Church of Pasadena accompanied the Primate.
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Upcoming Events
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11/17: Mother Cathedral Parish Annual Banquet
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11/30: CYMA Dinner Dance Extravaganza
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