May 15, 2009
Press Release
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
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37TH PRELACY REPRESENTATIVES ASSEMBLY CONVENES
On the afternoon of Friday, May 15th, the 37th Prelacy
Representatives Assembly convened at the "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian"
Hall, presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. This
year’s Assembly is being hosted by the Board of Trustees of St. Gregory
Church of San Francisco.
The two-day Assembly will asses the activities of the Religious
Council, Executive Council, parishes, schools, and committees of the past
year and draft future plans.
Details of the Assembly to follow.
ANNUAL PRELACY CLERGY CONFERENCE
On Wednesday, May 13th, the annual Prelacy clergy conference, which
traditionally takes place on the eve of the Representatives Assembly, was
held at the "Yeghia Sarafian" hall of Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. The
conference was presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, with the participation of the clergy order. Former Prelate H.E.
Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian and retired clergy members also participated.
The day began with services in the church followed by a spiritual
meditation by the Prelate during which he reflected on the passage from 2
Corinthians in which the Apostle Paul advises to remain steadfast in our
faith and exercise patience to receive the glory of God.
The conference convened at 11:30 a.m. with remarks by the Prelate
who commended the service and devotion of the clergy members, and wished
success to the day’s proceedings.
Archbishop Tabakian also delivered his remarks on this occasion,
thanking the Prelate for the opportunity to participate in the conference
and extolling the importance of working together and uniting our efforts to
achieve success in our service.
The Prelate then reviewed the past year’s activities and presented
the Religious Council report, which was analyzed by the participants and
revised accordingly. In discussing the activities anticipated for this
year, special attention was given to the celebration of the youth in
response to His Holiness proclaiming this the Year of the Youth.
The session convened with a presentation by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
Gulumian on what the youth require from our clergy.
The election of religious delegates to the Representatives Assembly
also took place and suggestions to present to the upcoming Assembly were
drafted.
The conference closed with the Prelate’s concluding remarks and
benediction.
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
ST. SARKIS CHURCH
On Sunday, May 17th, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy at St.
Sarkis Church in Pasadena.
During Divine Liturgy the Prelate will deliver his sermon to the
faithful.
GEVORKIAN DANCE ACADEMY ANNUAL EVENT
The annual performance of the Vartan and Siranush Gevorkian Dance
Academy will take place on Sunday, May 17th, at the Million Dollar Theatre
in Los Angeles.
The ensemble is made up of over 500 youth, ages 3 to 25.
Participating in the program are the dance groups from Pilibos and Mesrobian
Schools, A.R.S. Nairi Chapter Saturday School, and the Royal Academy Music
and Art School.
On behalf of the Prelate, pastor of Holy Cross Cathedral Rev. Fr.
Ashod Kambourian will attend and convey the Prelate’s blessings.
PRELATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OPENING CEREMONY OF DAVIDIAN & MARIAMIAN
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION’S NEW CENTER
On the afternoon of Monday, May 18th, the opening ceremony of the
Davidian & Mariamian Educational Foundation new center will take place. The
new office is located at the Pacific Avenue Education Center at 440 W.
Lomita in Glendale.
The Prelate will attend the opening ceremony and will convey his
blessings. Pastor of St. Mary’s Church Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian will
accompany the Prelate.
CELEBRATING THE FEAST OF ASCENSION (HAMPARTSOOM)
Thursday, May 21st, is the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus
Christ. In celebration of this Feast, Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at
St. Mary’s Church in Glendale starting at 10:00 a.m. The Prelate will
preside over the Liturgy, which will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Hrant
Yeretzian.
Following the service, the traditional Hampartsoom luncheon will
take place at First Congregational Church (2001 Canada Blvd., Glendale).
The luncheon has been organized by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary and is being
hosted by Mrs. Kohar and Mrs. Peggy Sulahian.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
