December 24, 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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LAS VEGAS PARISH COMMUNITY IS ENDOWNED WITH
A NEW PROPERTY
– MR. LARRY BARNES BEQUEATHS $400,000 IN MEMORY OF HIS LATE WIFE
SEDA DER GARABEDIAN-BARNES
It is with great joy that H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, and the Religious and Executive Councils announce that the
Las Vegas parish community has purchased a property that will house a
church and cultural center.
The grand benefactor of this project is Las Vegas community
member Mr. Larry Barnes, who made a generous donation of $400,000 in
memory of his late wife Seda Der Garabedian-Barnes.
Seda Der Garabedian-Barnes was the daughter of Genocide
survivors; she lost two brothers during the forced marches. Raised in
an Armenian household with parents who instilled in her love and pride
for their heritage, Seda grew up to become an active member of the
Armenian community, always lending a helping hand where needed. In
the last two decades, she served in the Armenian community of Las
Vegas, where she was active in the church and various organizations.
To honor the memory of the late Seda Der Garabedian Barnes and
Der Garabedian family members, and per the request of the benefactor,
the sanctuary and complex will be named St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic
Church and Cultural Center.
On Sunday, December 20th, 2009, the Prelate and Executive
Council Chair Dr. Garo Agopian visited the parish and met with the
parish council and community members. The Prelate also celebrated
Divine Liturgy and later visited and blessed the property.
The Prelate and Councils extend their gratitude to Mr. Larry
Barnes for his generous donation, commend the Parish Council members,
chaired by Mr. Adroushan Armenian, for their diligence and commitment
to this project, and thank all those who have morally and financially
supported this endeavor.
May God bless benefactor Mr. Larry Barnes and the memory of his
beloved late wife, and may He guide the Las Vegas parish community to
the successful realization of this dream.
THE LINCY FOUNDATION MAKES A ONE MILLION DOLLAR ALLOCATION TO PRELACY
SCHOOLS
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Executive Council, and
the Board of Regents are pleased to announce that The Lincy Foundation
has made a generous donation of one million dollars to Prelacy
Schools.
The contribution was allocated to the following schools:
Armenian Mesrobian School
Rose and Alex Pilibos HighSchool
Ferrahian High School
Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School
Ari Guiragos Minassian School
Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan School
Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Pre-School
Richar Tufenkian Pre-School
The Prelate, Executive Council, and the Board of Regents convey their
thanks and gratitude to The Lincy Foundation for their latest
contribution to the growth and advancement of our Prelacy Schools.
`We are grateful to The Lincy Foundation for this most recent donation
and for their benevolence throughout the years, which has been pivotal
to the substantial progress we have witnessed in our schools,’ stated
the Prelate on this occasion.
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
THE CRESCENTA VALLEY PARISH
Saturday, December 26th, 2009, is the feast of St. Stephen the first
deacon and Proto-martyr.
On Sunday, December 27th, the feast of St. Stephen, which
is also a celebration of deacons, will be commemorated in all Prelacy
churches during Divine Liturgy, with pastors putting special emphasis
on the life and virtues of St. Stephen.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will
preside over Divine Liturgy at the Armenian Apostolic Church of
Crescenta Valley, and deliver the sermon.
EVENING SERVICE AT THE PRELACY CHAPEL
On Saturday, January 2nd, 2010, evening services will take place at
the Prelacy `St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen’ Chapel, presided over by the
Prelate and with the participation of clergy members.
The service begins at 6:00 p.m.
ACYA NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
The annual Armenian Church Youth Association New Year and Christmas
celebration will take place on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010, at 7:30
p.m., at `Karapetian’ Hall of St. Garabed Church in Hollywood. The
celebration is being held under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and is organized by the ACYA Central
Board.
Please contact the Prelacy for more information.
PRELATE’S NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS DINNER
Each year on the evening of January 6th, Prelacy clergy, colleagues,
sponsors, friends, and representatives of sister organizations gather
at the Prelate’s Traditional New Year and Christmas Dinner to
celebrate the New Year and the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of
our Lord.
This year’s dinner will take place on Wednesday, January
6th, 2010, at `Bagramian’ Hall of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
The dinner, which is organized by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary, begins
at 6:30 p.m.
Please contact the Prelacy for more information.
From: Baghdasarian