January 22, 2010
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
E-mail: [email protected]
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PRELATE TO CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY ON THE
109TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF FRESNO
This weekend, the Fresno parish community will celebrate the 109th
anniversary of Holy Trinity Church.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will
travel to Fresno on this occasion, where he will celebrate Divine
Liturgy and deliver the sermon on Sunday, January 24th, 2010. The
Prelate will also conduct the ordination of a deacon during the
service.
The 109th anniversary banquet will be held following
Divine Liturgy in the church hall. The Prelate will preside over the
banquet and deliver his message and blessings.
LADIES AUXILIARY TO HOST A LITERARY LUNCHEON IN CELEBRATION OF THE
=80=9CYEAR OF THE ARMENIAN WOMAN’
In response to the proclamation by H.H. Catholicos Aram I of 2010 as
the `Year of the Armenian Woman’ under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary Guild
will organize a number of events throughout the year to celebrate the
role and contributions of the Armenian woman.
The first event is a literary luncheon that will take
place at noon on Thursday, January 28th, 2010, at the Prelacy `Dikran
and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian’ Hall. Renowned author and scholar
Mrs. Sona Zeitlian will speak on the topic `The Role of Armenian Women
in Armenian Life: Past and Present’. A cultural performance will also
take place.
Contact the Prelacy at 818-248-7737 for further
information.
As reported previously, on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010, the Prelacy
lost Archpriest Fr. Anoushavan Artinian.
On the morning of Tuesday, January 19th, H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, clergy members, the late
Rev. Anoushavan’s family, Executive Council members, Homenetmen
Central and Regional Executive members, representatives of sister
organizations and a large number of faithful gathered at St. Mary’s
Church for the Funeral Mass and Extreme Unction.
The funeral mass was celebrated by Very Rev. Fr. Muron
Aznikian, during which clergy members solemnly and by turn read
passages from the Bible. The Prelate then conducted the Extreme
Unction ceremony, anointing the decedent’s forehead and hand.
Prior to the Prelate’s remarks, the letter of condolence
sent by H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Eastern
United States, was read.
The Prelate remembered Fr. Anoushavan as a good-natured
and humble man, extolling his five decades of service within the
Prelacies of the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia, from
Greece, to the Eastern United States, and finally at the Western
Prelacy.
On behalf of the clergy order and Religious and Executive
Councils, the Prelate extended his sympathies to Yeretsgin Salpi
Artinian, children Steve, Khajag, and Houri, and family members.
The burial took place at Forest Lawn following the
service.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND ESTABLISHED AT MARY POSTOIAN
PRE-SCHOOL IN MEMORY OF ZEVART YEDALIAN
We are pleased to announce that ARS `Mayr’ Chapter Mary Postoian
Pre-School in Hollywood recently received a considerable donation
courtesy of young attorney Shant Yedalian.
Mr. Yedalian recently represented a class action lawsuit
brought forth against a commercial establishment. A judgment was
awarded in favor of the plaintiff. After consulting with the court,
Mr. Yedalian decided to donate the sum of $104,500 to a charitable
cause.
Mr. Yedalian kept the Prelacy abreast of the situation and
expressed his desire to donate the funds to ARS `Mayr’ Chapter Mary
Postoian Pre-School to establish a scholarship fund in memory of his
late mother Zevart Yedalian.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Executive
Council and the Board of Regents highly commend Mr. Yedalian’s
thoughtful gesture and generosity.
ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS AT THE
CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE
Each year, the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles holds their Annual
Respect Life Mass to remember lives lost to abortion. H.E. Cardinal
Roger Mahony has extended an invitation to the Prelate to participate
in the ceremony; however the Prelate will be in Fresno on that day.
Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will attend on his behalf.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
