–Boundary_(ID_s3reVkLHMaczLzjRYa9y8g)
Content-typ e: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
Content-transfer-encoding: 8BIT
============================
WESTERN DIOCESE E-NEWSLETTER
===========================
Bible Readings
—————–
Prov 3.18-26
e07-09-30#Prov%203.18-26Is 65.22-25
te07-09-30#Is%2065.22-25Gal 6.14-18
e07-09-30#Gal%206.14-18Mt 24.30-36
te07-09-30#Mt%2024.30-36
Diocesan News
—————–
DIOCESE TO CELEBRATE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN
CHURCH IN US
It is with a sense of spiritual joy that following the 80th
Anniversary of the establishment of the Western Diocese of North
American, the Western Diocese will celebrate the 110th Anniversary of
the Armenian Church's establishment in the United States.
( y.php?id=602)
80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE ALEX THEATER CELEBRATION IN GLENDALE
On Sunday, September, 16, at 6:00pm, the 80th Anniversary of the
Western Diocese was celebrated with about 1400 people in
attendance. The Primate presided over this important event, with the
faithful people and special guests in attendance. The combined choir
gathered from the Los Angeles area churches, under the direction of
Gomidas Keshishian, performed hymns from the Armenian Church. The
Zvartnots and the Vartan and Siranoush Dance Ensembles performed
several interpretive dances.
( y.php?id=603)
HIS HOLINESS’S MESSAGE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY READ IN ALL CHURCHES
( tory.php?id=604)
HIS HOLINESS’S MESSAGE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY READ IN ALL CHURCHES
( tory.php?id=604)
EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
( y.php?id=605)
FR. SARKIS PETOYAN ATTENDS BANQUET IN HONOR OF METROPOLITAN NIKITAS
On Sunday, September 16th, Rev. Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, pastor of St. John
Armenian Church, San Francisco, attended a banquet in honor of
Metropolitan Nikitas
( y.php?id=606)
PRIMATE VISITS ARIZONA
On Wednesday, September 19th, the Primate visited the Armenian Church
of Arizona in Scottsdale and met with the newly appointed pastor,
Rev. Fr. Zakaria Saribekian.
( story.php?id=607)
PRIMATE VISITS SAN FRANCISCO
On Thursday, September 20th, the Primate made a special visit to San
Francisco and in the company of Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, pastor of St. John
Armenian Church, paid a special visit to Mr. Varnum Paul, a benefactor
of the Mother Church of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Western Diocese, and
St. John Armenian Church of San Francisco, on the occasion of his 99th
Birthday. ( =608)
ST. PETER ARMENIAN CHURCH OF VAN NUYS CELEBRATES SUNDAY SCHOOL 50TH ANNIVERSARY
On Saturday, September 22nd, at the Karagozian Hall of St. Peter
Armenia Church in Van Nuys, under the direction of Fr. Shnork
Demirdjian, Parish Priest, and the auspices of the Primate the 50th
Anniversary of the Sunday School of St. Peter was celebrated.
( story.php?id=609)
OPENING OF THE PAUL FAMILY FELLOWSHIP HALL IN SAN FRANCISCO
On Sunday, September 23, the Primate celebrated the Divine Liturgy and
offered the sermon at St. John of San Francisco. Fr. Sarkis and
deacons served at the Holy Altar.
( .php?id=610)
THE NOR SEROONT’ CULTURAL ASSOCIATION’S PICNIC IN GLENDALE ON THE
OCCASION OF ARMENIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
On the occasion of the 16th Anniversary of the Independence of
Armenia, on Sunday, September 23rd, the Nor Seroont Association had a
picnic in Verdugo Park in Glendale.
( ory.php?id=611)
COUNCIL OF EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCHES MEETS AT THE WESTERN DIOCESE
( ory.php?id=612)
UPCOMING EVENTS
( ry.php?id=613)
Upcoming Events
—————–
10/1: Consecration of the Main Altar of St. Gregory Pasadena
( /detail.php?id=69)
10/2: 80th Anniversary Gala Banquet
( detail.php?id=68)
10/7: A Retrospective of Piano Music by Armenian Composers
( r/detail.php?id=65)
10/29: Alumni & Friends of the Armenian Studies Programs
( /detail.php?id=67)
11/11: Armenian American Veterans to be honored on November 11
( l.php?id=64)
===========================
The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, providing
spiritual guidance and leadership to the Armenian Apostolic community,
is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization comprised of 47
churches in 16 western states. It was established in 1898 as the
Diocese of the Armenian Church encompassing the entire United States
and Canada. In 1927 the Western Diocese was formed to exclusivly serve
the western United States.
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: