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PRELATE WRITES IN SUPPORT OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
RESOLUTION
Archbishop Oshagan sent a letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House
of Representatives, this week thanking her for her support of the Armenian
Genocide Resolution and urging her to bring the legislation to the floor
of the House of Representatives. The Prelate said, “By bringing
this legislation to the floor of the House of Representatives, where it
already enjoys the support of a clear majority, you will—at long
last—provide the opportunity for the democratically elected representatives
of the American people to vote their conscience on this anti-genocide
resolution.” His Eminence wrote of the pain of denial and the importance
of the genocide resolution. “As a servant of humanity, who is active
in helping to end the genocide in Darfur, I turn to you to help ensure
that the precedent of the Armenian Genocide’s denial no longer serves
to embolden tyrants who would consider genocide as a tool to achieve their
evil ends.”
BREAKING NEWS….
T he speech that Patriarch Mesrob Mutafyan was to deliver today (September
20) at a conference at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, was cancelled
due to “logistical” problems.
Patriarch Mutafyan’s participation in the event was being heavily
criticized by leaders of the Armenian community. There has been speculation
that the visit of the Patriarch, right before a possible vote in the House
of Representatives on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, was orchestrated
by Turkish lobbyists.
PRELATE WILL
ATTEND THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF
NEW EXTENSION OF ST. GREGORY IN NORTH ANDOVER
Archbishop Oshagan will join the parish of St. Gregory the Illuminator
of Merrimack Valley, North Andover, Massachusetts, on Saturday evening,
September 22, to celebrate the opening of the church’s new extension.
The Prelate will preside over the evening service and requiem service
for the founders of the church.
50th ANNIVERSARY
OF ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH (WATERTOWN)
This Sunday, September 23, Archbishop Oshagan will travel to Watertown,
Massachusetts, where he will celebrate the Divine Liturgy, deliver the
Sermon, and ordain acolytes on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of
the Church. A reception and program will follow the church services at
the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center.
VICAR WILL
VISIT ST. STEPHEN CHURCH (CONNECTICUT)
Bishop Anoushavan will preside over the Divine Liturgy and deliver the
sermon at St. Stephen Church in New Britain, Connecticut, this Sunday,
September 23.
REGIONAL CLERGY
MEETING
The clergy serving the New England area will meet on Monday, September
24, at St. Asdvadzadzin Church in Whitinsville. The meeting will be presided
by the Prelate, Archbishop Oshagan, with the participation of the Vicar,
Bishop Anoushavan.
VICAR WILL
REPRESENT THE PRELATE AT
ANC BANQUET THIS SATURDAY
Bishop Anoushavan will represent the Prelate at the first annual banquet
of the Armenian National Committee (Eastern Region) at the Waldorf-Astoria
in New York City. Ambassador John Evans, former Ambassador to Armenia,
will receive the ANCA Freedom Award.
UNITED KINGDOM
AMBASSADOR VISITS ARAM I
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, received
the Ambassador of the United Kingdom, Mrs. Frances Guy and her political
adviser, on September 14. The Pontiff and the Ambassador discussed issues
related to Lebanon and the presidential elections, as well as a number
of ecumenical issues and the upcoming visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury
to Antelias.
CATHOLICOS
ARAM I DELIVERS LECTURE
TO STUDENTS FROM GERMANY
His Holiness Aram I delivered a lecture, “Christianity of the Middle
East in the Face of New Challenges,” on September 17 to a group
of university students from Germany. The students majoring in theology,
oriental studies and church history represented several German universities.
The purpose of their visit was to become better acquainted with the Christians
of the Middle East. The students were accompanied by several of their
professors.
TOMORROW IS
16TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
Tomorrow, September 21, is the 16th anniversary of the independence of
Armenia.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS
A conference for Sunday school teachers will take place October 26-28
at the Holy Virgin Mary Spiritual Vineyard, a Coptic Orthodox Retreat
Center in Charlton, Massachusetts. The theme of the conference is “Prayer—Personal
and Communal,” and will feature presentations by Bishop Anoushavan
Tanielian, Rev. Fr. Paul Tarazi, Ph.D., Dn. Shant Kazanjian, and Dr. Mary
Olson. A modest fee of $60 covers all expenses including lodging for two
nights, five meals and refreshments. For detailed information click
here.
NEW SERIES
OF BIBLE STUDY AT THE PRELACY
A new five-part series of Bible studies (“from Jesus’ meals
with sinners to the Lord’s Supper”) will take place at the
Prelacy beginning on October 16 and continue on the first and third Tuesdays
of the month, from 7:15 to 8:45 pm. Dn. Shant Kazanjian, director of the
Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC) will conduct the Bible studies.
For information and registration, send email to arec@armenianprelacy.org
or telephone 212-689-7810.
IN CELEBRATION
OF THE YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN LANGUAGE…
To read the message of His Holiness in Armenian click
here.
To read the message of His Holiness in English click
here.
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, has
designated 2007 as the Year of the Armenian Language. In celebration of
this year-long tribute, each week we will offer an interesting tidbit
about the Armenian language and literature:
Linguists Heinrich Hubschmann (1848-1906) and Antoine Meillet (1866-1936)
were pioneers in the study of the Armenian language. The best-known Armenian
linguist is Hrachia Adjarian (1876-1953), who devoted much of his life
to the study of Armenian and who is recognized and memorialized through
the “Adjarian Linguistic Institute,” in Armenia. Adjarian
is the author of the monumental Armenian Root-Word Dictionary
(Hayeren Armatakan Bararan), originally available only in manuscript
form with more than 8,000 pages. In the 1970s the University of Yerevan
published this important work in four volumes. Adjarian provides the meaning
and use of the root words, as well as the grammar and etymology. Adjarian
is also the author of the History of the Armenian Language (2
volumes) and Comprehensive Grammar of the Armenian Language,
(six volumes).
DAILY BIBLE
READINGS
Bible readings for today, September 20, are: Isaiah 2:1-6; Hebrews 12:18-27;
Matthew 21:12-17.
The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and
Jerusalem. In the days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house
shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised
above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall
come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to
the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that
we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into
plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift
up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house
of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord! For you have forsaken
the ways of your people, O house of Jacob. Indeed they are full of diviners
from the east and of soothsayers like the Philistines, and they clasp
hands with foreigners. (Isaiah 2:1-6)
For listing of the entire week’s Bible readings click
here.
BAREGENTAN
OF THE HOLY CROSS OF VARAK
This Sunday, September 23, is the Baregentan of the Fast of the Holy Cross
of Varak. Monday through Friday are fasting days leading up to next Sunday,
September 30, when the Feast of the Holy Cross of Varak will be celebrated.
AUTUMN BEGINS
SUNDAY
The official beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere begins Sunday
morning, September 23, with the fall equinox, when day and night are approximately
the same length. Henceforth our daylight hours will diminish until the
winter solstice in December.
THE QUOTE
OF THE MONTH
Reacting to a statement (concerning the controversy about the Armenian
Genocide) made by Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation
League, the mayor of Newton, Massachusetts, David Cohen said: “Whenever
I saw the word Armenian, in my mind I substituted the word Jewish. And
whenever I saw the word genocide, I substituted the word Holocaust. And
I said, would I be satisfied if this were the response of my leaders?
And the answer was no! In order for Newton to be satisfied and continue
with the NPFH [No Place For Hate], the National ADL has to do the right
thing, recognizing the Armenian genocide and advocating for its recognition
as they would any other genocide.”
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OF EVENTS
September
22-23—St. Stephen’s
Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, Choir Reunion. Rehearsal and dinner
for all St. Stephen’s choir members past and present.
September
23—50th Anniversary commemoration of St. Stephen’s
Church, Watertown, Massachusetts. Archbishop Oshagan will celebrate the
Divine Liturgy and ordain acolytes. Commemorative program and reception
will follow at the A.C.E.C.
September
23—“Change Your Thoughts; Change Your Life!”
presented by the Education Committee of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston,
New York, at 1:15 p.m. following church services. Participating: Carlo
Bayrakdarian, M.D., “Management of Sleep Disorders”; Edmond
Gergerian, M.D., “Anxiety Disorders Management by Emotional Freedom
Techniques”; Samvel Jershmaridian, Ph.D., “Psychology for
Better Living”; Elize Kiregian, M.A., “Skills in Critical
Thinking.” For information: 718-224-2275.
September
25—Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Worcester, Massachusetts,
4th annual golf outing at Juniper Hill Golf Course, Northboro, Massachusetts.
Registration at 8 am. Tee off at 9 am. $125 includes golf cart, dinner
and prizes. For information 508-852-2414.
September
27—Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey, 5th
Annual Golf Outing at River Vale Country Club, River Vale, New Jersey.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and tee time at 1 p.m. For information,
201-943-2950.
September
29—Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
50th anniversary banquet at Pleasant Valley. For information www.armenianchurchofwhit.org
or 508-234-3677.
September
30—Sunday School Reunion. St. Stephen Church, Watertown,
Massachusetts. Current and former teachers and students are invited to
attend this reunion following the Divine Liturgy. Light lunch served.
Reservations required. 617-924-7562.
October
7—St. Stephen Church, New Britain, Connecticut, 82nd Anniversary
banquet, Marriott Hotel, Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
October
7—Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey, “Hello
Ellis Island,” the latest production of The Way We Were Troupe,
hosted by the Ladies Guild, 1 pm. Lunch served. For information 201-943-2950.
October
14—St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, New York City, Celebration
of the Year of the Armenian Language. Cultural program and Book Fair following
the Divine Liturgy. For information 212-689-5880.
October
14—St. Stephen’s Church, Watertown, Massachusetts,
50th anniversary commemorative lecture, 3 p.m. Guest lecturer Dr. Abraham
Terian, Professor of Armenian Patristics at St. Nersess Seminary, New
York.
October
16 to December 18—“From Jesus’ meals with sinners
to the Lord’s Supper,” a five part Bible study at the Armenian
Prelacy will begin on October 16 and continue on the first and third Tuesday
of the month, from 7:15 to 8:45 pm. Conducted by Dn. Shant Kazanjian,
director of the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC). For information
and registration, please send e-mail to arec@armenianprelacy.org or call
212-689-4481.
October
18, 19, 20—Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, Annual
Food Festival and Bazaar.
October
19 & 20—Annual fall fair/bazaar, St. Gregory Church
of Merrimack Valley, North Andover, Massachusetts, in newly renovated
Jaffarian Hall.
October
21—St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Philadelphia, celebrating
the 20th anniversary of the ordination of Rev. Fr. Nerses Manoogian, under
the auspices of the Prelate, Archbishop Oshagan. For information www.saintgregory-philly.org
or 215-482-9200.
October
26-28—National Conference for Christian Educators, a conference
for Sunday School teachers at the Holy Virgin Mary Spiritual Vineyard,
a Coptic Orthodox Retreat Center, in Charlton, Massachusetts. Theme: “Prayer—Personal
and Communal.” Presentations by Rev. Fr. Paul Tarazi, Bishop Anoushavan
Tanielian, Dn. Shant Kazanjian, and Dr. Mary Olson. For more information
click here.
November
2-3—Golden Jubilee Annual Bazaar, St. Stephen Church, Watertown,
Massachusetts.
November
11—37th anniversary of St. Gregory Church of Merrimack
Valley and ordination of Nishan Dagley to the office of acolyte and stole
bearer. Presided over by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar
General of the Prelacy.
November
11—St. Stephen Church, Watertown, Massachussetts, 50th
anniversary commemorative concert, 4 pm., church hall.
November
10-11—Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island,
annual “Armenian Fest,” at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island. For information 401-831-6399.
November
11—Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale and Armenian Children’s
Chorus, 7th annual gala concert and dinner, Armenian Church of Our Saviour
Cultural Center. Advance tickets only. Barbara Baljian, 508-799-6972.
November
17—Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, 43rd Anniversary
Banquet.
December
1—Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
annual church bazaar. For information www.armenianchurchofwhit.org or
508-234-3677.
December
9—St. Stephen’s Church, Watertown, Massachusetts,
50th anniversary dinner dance, Marriott Hotel, Burlington. For information,
(617) 924-7562.
December
23—St. Stephen’s Day Celebration, Watertown, Massachusetts.
The Golden Jubilee celebration will come to a close with a commemoration
of the church’s patron saint, the first deacon and martyr, St. Stephen.
June
27 to July 6—St. Gregory of Datev Institute, Summer Christian
Studies Program for youth ages 13-18 at St. Mary of Providence Center
in Elverson, Pennsylvania, organized by the Armenian Religious Education
Council. For more information click here.
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