September 4, 2009
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 CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AT HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL ON THE FEAST OF
THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
On Sunday, September 13th, 2009, the Armenian Church will celebrate
the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This feast is also the name
day of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
On the occasion of this feast, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Cathedral
and will deliver the sermon. There will also be the blessing of madagh on
this occasion, which the Prelate will conduct.
ACYA SUMMER CAMP
The central board of the Armenian Church Youth Association has
organized a three-day spiritual retreat at Camp Rivernook in Kern County on
the weekend of September 12, 2009.
The retreat is being held under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and will be led by Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
Gulumian.
During the weekend retreat, youth will participate in a religious
program as well as social and outdoor activities.
Contact the Prelacy for registration information.
PRELATE WELCOMES MEMBER OF THE CATHOLICOSATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE VICKEN
KASSABIAN
On Thursday, September 3rd, 2009, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy Mr. Vicken Kassabian, member
of the Catholicosate Central Committee, who is in Los Angeles on a brief
visit.
Given that it was Mr. Kassabian’s first visit to the Prelacy, the
Prelate familiarized him with the departments of the headquarters and the
work that is carried out. Issues of mutual concern to the Holy See of the
Cilicia and the Prelacy were also discussed.
Mr. Kassabian commended the vast endeavors of the Prelacy and wished
success for the realization of future projects.
PRELATE CONVEYS HIS BLESSINGS TO PRELACY SCHOOLS’ STUDENTS AT THE START OF
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009, was the first day of the 2009-2010
academic year for Prelacy Schools.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, was at Rose and Alex
Pilibos School in Hollywood to participate in the opening ceremony. The
Prelate conveyed his blessings to the students and administrators and
welcomed the new principal Mr. Nazo Apanian. Also in attendance was the
pastor of St. Garabed Church Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian, church and
school board members, and parents.
Parish Pastors also attended the opening ceremonies of their
respective schools and read the Prelate’s back to school message. In his
message the Prelate lauded the mission of the Armenian School and its role
in cultivating the minds of our youth with our heritage and national
treasures.
Let us note that Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan School began the new
school year a week ago, while Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School in Glendale
has postponed the start of the new school year due to the surrounding
wildfires.
PRAYERS OFFERED FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE WILDFIRES
The wildfires which started in the Angeles National Forest over a
week ago and which spanned the La Canada to Sunland areas threatened
thousand of homes prompting the evacuation of residents in those areas,
including many Armenian families, and resulted in casualties and injuries.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, was in communication
with the pastor of the Crescenta Valley Church and was informed that
Armenian families were spared from great damages.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, on Sunday, August 30th, 2009,
special prayers were offered at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood, St. Mary’s
Church in Glendale, and the Crescenta Valley Church for all who were
threatened by the fire.
Thankfully, by Wednesday, September 2nd, the fire had shifted
direction and was not immediately threatening residences.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
