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WESTERN DIOCESE E-NEWSLETTER
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Diocesan News
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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
On Friday December 14, 2007, once again, the Kalaydjian Hall of the
Western Diocese was filled with the cheerful children who had come to
participate in the annual Children’s Christmas Party of the
Western Diocese. This event has become a beautiful annual tradition in
the Western Diocese.
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"LEARN TO LIVE"’ EVENT
On Friday, December 14, 2007, the “Learn to Live” event
took place at Cedars Hall, in Tujunga, California. It was the initial
opening reception for the newly formed organization. The “Learn
to Live” aims to promote healthy way of life among the children
and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 18, through educational and
development programs.
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A.R.F. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE VISITS THE WESTERN DIOCESE
On December 15, 2007, Mr. Vahan Hovanisyan, A.R.F. Presidential
Candidate in the upcoming presidential elections of the Republic of
Armenia, visited His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of
the Western Diocese at the Diocesan Headquarters in Burbank,
California.
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PRIMATE CELEBRATES DIVINE LITURGY AND OFFERS SERMON AT ST. JAMES
ARMENIAN CHURCH, LOS ANGELES
On Sunday, December 16, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, assisted by
Rev. Fr. Archpriest Arshag Khatchadourian, celebrated Divine Liturgy
and offered the sermon at St. James Armenian Church of Los Angeles.
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"HAYATSK" T.V. PROGRAM
On Sunday, December 16, 2007, the inauguration ceremony of the
“HASK” organization and the “HAYATSK”
T.V. program took place in Glendale, California. Rev. Fr. Archpriest
Hovsep Hagopyan, Pastor of La Canada and Crescenta Valley Armenian
Church, represented the Primate at this event.
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"KACH NAZAR" 8TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TELETHON FOR ORPHAN/DISABLED
CHILDREN IN ARMENIA
Starting at 7:00 p.m., on Sunday December 16, 2007, the 8th annual
Christmas Telethon to the benefit of the orphan and disabled children
in Armenia lasted until 2:30 a.m. The local satirical “Kach
Nazar” periodical, under the leadership of its founder and chief
editor, Mr. Hovanes Balaian, has been the driving force behind this
wonderful and God-pleasing charity project.
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Upcoming Events
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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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