March 28, 2008
Press Release
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
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EASTER CELEBRATION AT THE WESTERN PRELACY
Each year, Prelacy clergy, Executive Council, Ladies Auxiliary, and
staff members come together to celebrate Easter with a luncheon organized by
the Ladies Auxiliary. This year’s luncheon took place on the afternoon of
Wednesday, March 26, at the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian"
Hall.
The reception began with the blessing of the home service presided
over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and clergy members,
followed by the singing of Easter hymns.
During lunch, congratulatory remarks were offered by the attendees.
Closing remarks were delivered by the Prelate who highly commended the
devotion of all the volunteers to the advancement of the Prelacy’s mission
and prayed for the work to continue with renewed vigor.
PRELATE TO ATTEND ANNUAL BANQUET OF
FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL
The annual banquet of Ferrahian High School will take place on the
evening of Fruday, March 29th, at Deukmejian Hall of Ararat Home in Mission
Hills, under the auspices of the Prelate.
The Prelate will attend the banquet accompanied by Executive Council
Vice-Chairman Dr. Hagop Der Megerdichian.
PRELATE TO CONDUCT OPENING OF
HOMENETMEN CAMP TECUYA
On the afternoon of Sunday, March 30, the Prelate will conduct the
official opening of the new Homenetmen campsite, Camp Tecuya in Frazier
Park.
The Prelate will be accompanied by Very Rev. Fathers Muron Aznikian
and Barthev Gulumian. A short program and reception is scheduled to take
place after the opening ceremony.
ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE CRESCENTA VALLEY
ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION
The annual banquet of the Armenian Cultural Foundation Crescenta
Valley Chapter will take place on the evening of Sunday, March 30, at La
Canada Flintridge Country Club.
Proceeds from the banquet will benefit the mortgage burning of the
Crescenta Valley Armenian Center. Rev. Fr. Ardag Demirjian will attend and
convey the Prelate’s blessings.
PRELATE SENDS A CONGRATULATORY LETTER TO
FRESNO MAYOR ALAN AUTRY
The Armenian National Committee Central Valley has organized a
reception to take place on the afternoon of Sunday, March 30, during which
Fresno Mayor the Honorable Alan Autry will be honored as "Man of the Year".
On this occasion, the Prelate sent a congratulatory letter to Mayor
Autry in which he thanked him for his support of the Armenian Cause,
specifically his stance on the Armenian Genocide Resolution and his backing
of the building of a Genocide Memorial in Fresno. The Prelate also
commended his commitment to the welfare and progress of the city of Fresno.
DIVINE LITURGY AT THE PRELACY CHAPEL
On the evening of Saturday, April 5th, Divine Liturgy will be
celebrated at the Prelacy St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen Chapel. The Prelate
will preside over the Liturgy which will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Vazken
Atmajian.
Services will begin at 6:00 p.m.