July 11, 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
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PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. GARABED CHURCH AND BLESS THE
FOUNDATION OF
THE NEW YOUTH CENTER

On Sunday, July 13th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy at St. Garabed Mother Church in
Hollywood. The Prelate will also deliver the sermon.
Following Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will conduct the blessing of
foundations of the new Armenian Youth Center to be built on the lot adjacent
to the church. The event has been organized by the Armenian Cultural
Foundation and Homenetmen Los Angeles Chapters.

NEW PUBLICATION OF THE DIVINE LITURGY

We are pleased to announce that a new and enhanced publication of
the Divine Liturgy was recently published. The book, which was prepared
with the collaborative efforts of the three Prelacies of North America and
Canada, is comprised of the Divine Liturgy in classical Armenian (krapar),
modern Western Armenian (ashkharapar), English transliteration, and English
translation, thus making it comprehensible to all our parishioners. In
addition, it includes an introduction to the Divine Liturgy, an appendix of
hymns, chants, and psalms, and a comprehensive glossary of terms.
The publication was made possible by the generous sponsorship of
Mrs. Rose Kasimian and Dr. Dennis Kasimian, in memory of their beloved
husband and father Kegham.

PRELATE WELCOMES REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE
LAS VEGAS PARISH

EVENING SERVICES ON THE FEAST OF ST. THADDEUS
AND ST. SANTOOKHT

On the afternoon of Saturday, July 5th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy representatives from the
Armenian Apostolic Church of Las Vegas. It was the first visit of the
delegation, which was headed by parish council Chairman Mr. Adroushan
Armenian, to the Prelacy.
During their meeting, in which Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian also
participated, Mr. Adroushan reported to the Prelate on the successes and
challenges of the parish as well as on their future activities. On behalf
of the Las Vegas community Mr. Armenian congratulated the Prelate on his
re-election and presented him with a memento. The Prelate presented the
guests with souvenirs, after which they had the opportunity to tour the
headquarters to get better acquainted with the various departments of the
Prelacy.
In the evening, the Prelate presided over services in observance of
the Feast of St. Thaddeus the Apostle and St. Santookht, the first martyr of
the Armenian nation, which took place at the "St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen"
Chapel and the adjacent "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall. The
members of the Las Vegas parish participated in the services as did members
of the Armenian Church Youth Association.
At the conclusion of the service Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian
briefly presented to the faithful the lives of St. Thaddeus the Apostle and
St. Santookht.
A reception followed the service.

PRELATE MEETS WITH MEMBERS OF A.R.S.
REGIONAL EXECUTIVE

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 8th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy members of the Armenian
Relief Society Regional Executive. The delegation, headed by Chairlady Mrs.
Sonia Peltekian, had come to congratulate the Prelate on his re-election.
Executive Council Chairman Dr. Garo Agopian also participated in the
meeting.
The Prelate and guests discussed the wide-ranging services offered
by A.R.S., as well as the upcoming regional convention, the opening of which
is scheduled to take place at the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie Der
Ghazarian" Hall on Thursday, July 10th.
The Prelate highly commended the charitable works of A.R.S. within
the Diaspora and Armenia, especially the recent aid offered to the Armenians
of Iraq to which the Prelacy lent its support, and wished them success in
their future endeavors

WESTERN PRELACY HOSTS OPENING SESSION OF THE
A.R.S. 88TH REGIONAL CONVENTION

On Thursday, July 10th, the opening of the 88th regional convention
of the Armenian Relief Society Western Region took place at the Prelacy
"Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.
During the official opening of the convention, remarks were offered
by organizing committee Chairlady Mrs. Nanig Kupelian, Regional Executive
Chairlady Mrs. Sonia Peltekian, Central Executive Chairlady Mrs. Hasmig
Derderian, A.R.F. Central Committee representative Mrs. John Kossakian,
Consul General of Armenia the Honorable Armen Liloyan, and Glendale Mayor
the Honorable John Drayman.
The Prelate then welcomed the members to the Prelacy and conveyed
his message.
On Saturday, July 12th, a special ceremony will take place at the
A.R.S. Regional Executive headquarters during which the names of new
sponsors will be added to the display at the center. The Prelate will
attend the ceremony and convey his blessings to the members and friends of
the A.R.S.

PRELATE WELCOMES CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER OF THE PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT ALICE PETROSSIAN
TO THE PRELACY

On the afternoon of Thursday, July 10th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy Chief Academic Officer of the
Pasadena Unified School District Mrs. Alice Petrossian.
The Prelate met with Mrs. Petrossian, who for 31 years has been
serving in Glendale public schools as a teacher and later as Assistant
Superintendent of Educational Services within the Glendale Unified School
District. Most recently, Mrs. Petrossian was appointed to the post of Chief
Academic Officer of the Pasadena School District and also serves as Deputy
Superintendent. She has also collaborated with the Prelacy through the
Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools (CASPS), of which she is a
founding member.
The Prelate highly commended her service and dedication to our
students and wished her success in her new position.
Following their meeting, Mrs. Petrossian participated in the opening
session of the Armenian Relief Society 88th Regional Convention which took
place at the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall.

PRELATE WELCOMES DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
MICHAEL AMERIAN

On Thursday, July 3rd, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy Deputy Los Angeles City Attorney Michael
Amerian who is a candidate for the office of Los Angeles City Attorney. Mr.
Amerian was accompanied by Deputy City Attorney Apraham Atteukenian.
During their meeting Mr. American conveyed to the Prelate his plans
if elected to the post. The Prelate wished his success in his campaign and
in his public service.