October 27, 2006
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
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La Crescenta, CA 91214
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PRELATE TO CONDUCT HOLY MASS AND PRESIDE OVER CELEBRATIONS ON THE 40TH
ANNIVERSARY OF ST. GREGORY CHURCH
On the afternoon of Friday, October 27, 2006, H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, departed for San Francisco to join the
Pastor, Board of Trustees, Ladies Association, and parishioners in
celebrating the 40th anniversary of St. Gregory Church.
The festivities will begin with dinner on Friday evening at the
Saroyan Hall of the Khachaturian Armenian Community Center, and continue
with a gathering organized by the Ladies Association at the same hall on
Saturday.
On Sunday, the Prelate will conduct Holy Mass and deliver his
sermon at St. Gregory Church. On Monday morning, the Prelate will visit
Krouzian-Zakarian-Vasbouragan School, where the students have organized a
performance in honor of Armenian Cultural month, following which he will
meet with the school principal and staff.
PRELATE ATTENDS RECEPTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATOR CHUCK POOCHIGIAN
On the evening of Thursday, October 26, a private reception and dinner,
hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kosti and Marion Shirvanian, took place in support of
Senator Chuck Poochigian’s campaign for Attorney General of California.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, was in attendance to offer
the invocation.
The evening began with welcoming remarks by Kosti Shirvanian,
who greeted the guests and welcomed special guest and keynote speaker the
Honorable Governor George Deukmejian. The emcee of the evening was former
District Attorney of Los Angeles County Robert Philibosian.
RELATE REPRESENTED AT THE AGBU SYMPOSIUM
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian General Benevolent
Union, a one-day symposium will take place at USC on Saturday, October 28.
Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will represent the Prelate.
PRELATE CONVEYS HIS BLESSINGS TO THE ARMENIAN SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES
On the evening of Saturday, October 28, the Armenian Society of Los Angeles
will celebrate its 50th anniversary at Brandview Collection in Glendale.
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate and
present his letter of blessing and best wishes.