St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian, Pastor

July - September, 2018 Established 1952 Quarterly Newsletter

NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY DELEGATES ELECT BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN TANIELIAN PRELATE OF EASTERN PRELACY

62 duly elected delegates in attendance. The only agenda item was the election of a new prelate to succeed Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan who is retiring after 20 years of dis- tinguished service as Prelate. Bishop Anoushavan was elected on the first ballot from a slate of three candidates submit- ted by His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of the Great House of Cilicia. Bishop Anoushavan received 39 votes; Bishop Shahe Panossian received 20 votes; Very Rev. Fr. Sahag Yemishian received 2 votes; 1 blank ballot was submitted. Archbishop Oshagan addressed the dele- gates after the vote. He congratulated Bishop Anoushavan and officially introduced him. The newly elected prelate humbly addressed the delegates expressing his thanks and asking for prayers. The results of the election were immedi- ately communicated to His Holiness Aram I, His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian and a letter dated September 11, 2018 was re- was elected to serve as the new prelate of the ceived from His Holiness ratifying the elec- Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic tion. Church of America on Saturday, September 8, Prelacy Press Release at a special session of the Prelacy’s National Մեր ջերմ շնորհաւորութիւնները Representative Assembly that convened at St. Our warmest congratulations Illuminator’s Cathedral in New York City with BOARD OF TRUSTEES A MESSAGE TO OUR PARISHIONERS Glenn Papazian, Chairman Glenn Papazian, Board Chairman Michael Injaian, Vice chair Mark Selverian, Treasurer Outstanding! Super! Incredible! Tremendous! Maral Kaloustian, Ass’t Treasurer Add your adjective for the 2018 AYF Olym- Angela Aghajanian, Secretary pics just concluded in Philadelphia. Speaking for Sevag Shirozian, Asst’ secretary the Board, we are quite impressed with the work done by our community and congregation in put- Advisors ting together and putting on this event. Everyone Harout Aghajanian did their part to make the Olympics very success- Niki Arakelian ful. We are proud of our parishioners who Kirk Karagelian, Esq. showed what the Philadelphia community can Kurk Selverian accomplish. Brian Tavakalian In fact, I resolve to call us the Saint Gregory family. Why? As the event unfolded, we were a Church family as well as AYF, too. How? NRA MEMBERS Let’s look. Aram Hovagimian For the Centennial Dance, many of our parishioners and Ladies Guild Antranig Kzirian members were in the Church kitchen preparing the food for the dance, Vartan Karakelian and serving at the hotel. Our Men’s Club members and others spent time Bearg Miller cutting meat and preparing for the Picnic and food service for the week. Noubar Megerian The food must have been good because more was needed as people kept Hrant Jilozian eating. The Church was used as a base of operations. Why not use your Arthur Selverian home? And when it was done, the kitchen was left in pristine condition, and some of extra material was given back to the Church. Who does THE ILLUMINATOR STAFF that? A family, that’s who. Editorial Board Then it was time for our young adults and Church children to take Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian over. So many who were instrumental in running the Olympics, working Susan Arpajian Jolley tirelessly day after day. Cheerful, accommodating, and happy to be there. Sonia Jehanian, Proofreader The Philadelphia Sebouh Olympic team did us proud by winning again, and by a small margin. Everyone was needed, and everyone con- Contributors tributed. It was the seventh championship in the last twelve years for our Talene Artinian chapter, our youth, our future, which looks very bright. More details are Glenn Papazian available in this issue. Myda Garabedian, Mailing An event of this magnitude takes a family to do. Let’s recognize the many who worked at the myriad of tasks that were necessary. And the musicians of the family who ended each day with us wanting more. Eve- ryone! † Speaking personally, I try, but cannot find the right words to define Our Pastor, Der Nerses, resides at my feelings and what it means to me being honored with the Varadian 1370 Spruce Street, Blue Bell, PA 19422 Spirit Award. I believe fellow award winner Andrew Kzirian would echo Home Phone: 610 ‐277‐ 9958 those sentiments. So, AYF, a heartfelt thank you will have to do. Know Cell Phone: 610‐ 308‐ 6305 that I am eternally grateful for the medal and appreciative of the kind e‐mail: [email protected] words. Believe it or not, I was rendered speechless. It was so meaning- ful to be honored along with our deserving Olympic Kings Richard Keshgegian and Michael Shamlian. And I am proud to have worked on Nerses Manoogian the Athletic Committee with Avi Keshgegian and Dave Papazian. All are very important people to me. I am glad Der Nerses was there to share The Illuminator our joy. And after the ceremonies, we were back to work, whatever A quarterly publication of needed to be done. St. Gregory The Illuminator That is an example of what we saw this past Labor Day of what our Armenian Apostolic Church family did. Happy that we were there for each other. To the Saint Gregory family, smile, rest up, be proud. We left the 8701 Ridge Avenue, Armenian communities impressed. Job well done my brothers and sis- Philadelphia, PA 19128 ters! Philly-Philly! Tel. 215 482 9200 Fax. 215 482 7460 e‐mail: [email protected] www. saintgregory‐philly.org All Rights Reserved

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Շաբաթ, 8 Սեպտեմբեր, 2018ին, Հիւ - Ազգային Երեսփոխանական Ժողովը 39 սիսային Ամերիկայի Արեւելեան Թեմի Ազգա ձայնով ընտրեց Գերաշնորհ Տ․ Անուշաւան - յին Երեսփոխանական Ժողովը բացառիկ Եպս. Դանիէլեանը, որպէս Առաջնորդ Հիւսի- նիստ մը գումարեց Նիւ Եորքի Սուրբ Լուսա - սային Ամերիկայի Արեւելեան Թեմին, յառա- ւորիչ Մայր Եկեղեցւոյ մէջ։ Ժողովի միակ օ- ջիկայ չորս տարիներուն համար։ րակարգն էր ընտրել նոր Առաջնորդ մը, որ Մեծի Տանն Կիլիկիոյ Վեհափառը՝ պիտի յաջորդէր Թեմի անցնող քսան տարի- Ն․ Ս․ Օ․ Տ․ Տ․ Արամ Ա․ Կաթողիկոս, իր 11 ներու Առաջնորդ՝ Բարձրաշնորհ Տ․ Օշական Սեպտեմբեր, 2018 թուակիր Հայրապետական Արքեպիսկոպոս Չօլոյեանին։ նամակով վաւերացուց կատարուած ընտրու- Ազգային Երեսփոխանական Ժողո- թիւնը։ վին կը մասնակցէին 62 հոգեւորական եւ

աշխարհական երեսփոխաններ։ Ն․ Ս․ Օ․ Տ․ Դիւան Ազգային Առաջնորդարանի Տ․ Արամ Ա․ Մեծի Տանն Կիլիկիոյ Վեհափառ Հիւսիսային Ամերիկայի Արեւելեան Թեմին Հայրապետին կողմէ ներկայացուած առաջ- նորդական ընտրելիներու եռանուն ցանկէն,

A sizable group from Philadelphia’s St. Gregory Church attended the moving ceremony of the installation of Anoushavan Surpazan and witnessed the transfer of mandate from former Prelate to the newly elected.

Ս. Գրիգոր Լուսաւորիչ եկեղեցւոյ խումբ մը խանդավառ ծխականներ, Շաբաթ, Սեպտեմբեր 22-ին ներկայ գտնուեցան Առաջնորդ Սրբազան Հօր «Հրաշափառ»-ի արարողութեան եւ վկայեցին իշխանութեան փոխանցումը նախկին Առաջնորդէն նորընտիր Առաջնորդին։

July-September, 2018 3 Առաջնորդական Ընտրութեան Առթիւ ON THE OCCASION OF THE ELECTION OF OUR PRELATE Տ. Ներսէս Աւագ Քհնյ. Մանուկեան Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian

Սեպտեմբեր 8-ին, վաթսուներկու երեսփո- On Saturday, September 8, 2018, sixty two խաններու եւ Ազգային Վարչութեան անդամնե- NRA delegates and members of the Prelacy Execu- րու հետ միասին, նստած ենք Նիւ Եորքի Ս. Լու- tive Council sat in the pews of New York’s his- սաւորիչ պատմական Տաճարին նստարաննե- toric St. Illuminator’s Cathedral to elect our 5th րուն՝ ընտրելու մեր հինգերորդ Առաջնորդը։ Prelate. Քիչ յետոյ ընտրողական յանձնախումբի “Anoushavan Surpazan, 39 votes, elected” an- խօսնակը կը յայտարարէ.- «Անուշաւան Սրբա- nounced the rep of the nominating committee. զան 39 քուէ, ընտրուած» ։ Յուզումի ալիքներ կը Waves of emotions filled our hearts, tears of joy բարձրանան բոլորի սրտերուն մէջ։ Ոմանց աչքե- flowed, and then there was extended applause. րուն ալ արցունքի կաթիլներ, ու յետոյ ծափահա- While many came forward to congratulate the րութիւններ։ newly elected Prelate, thanksgiving prayers welled Մինչ շատեր կը շնորհաւորեն Սրբազանը, up in me thanking our heavenly Father for gracing իմ սրտէս կը բղխի գոհաբանական աղօթքի պա- our Prelate’s throne with a worthy clergyman who տառիկ մը՝ գոհութիւն յայտնելով երկնաւոր Հօր embodies in himself all the ideal qualities expected որ մեր առաջնորդական Աթոռը շնորհազարդեց from a spiritual leader. He is a humble servant, pi- արժանաւորով, եկեղեցականով մը որ իր մէջ կը ous, highly educated, spiritual, welcoming, and devout. I thanked God as well for giving to me the մարմնաւորէ եկեղեցականէն սպասուած բոլոր opportunity of witnessing the elevation of a person յատկանիշները։ Խոնարհ, բարեպաշտ, բանիմաց, whom I had the pleasure to know and live with ուսումնատենջ, հոգեւոր արժէքներով հարուստ եւ from our teenage years. ծառայասէր։ Կ՚ աղօթեմ նաեւ Աստուծոյ որ զիս ար My mind is transported back to middle sixties, ժանի ըրաւ վկայելու բարձրացումը անձի մը when on a hot June day, a group of teenagers, in- որուն ի տղայ տիոց ճանչնալու հաճոյքն ունեցած cluding a young boy named Torkom Tanielian եմ։ were gathered in the courtyard of the Catholicosate Պահ մը միտքս թռիչք կ՚առնէ դէպի 60-ական to take the Seminary entrance exam. Our eyes թուականները երբ խումբ մը պատանիներս, ո- were filled with anxiety and a holy fear engulfed րոնց մէջ նաեւ Թորգոմ Դանիէլեանը, կաթողիկո- our hearts. We had no idea what was waiting for սարանի փակը հաւաքուած էինք Դպրեվանքի us. And in October, those of us who passed the ex- մուտքի քննութիւն տալու։ Բոլորիս աչքերուն մէջ ams, including myself and Torkom, embarked on անցկութիւն մը կար եւ սրբազան վախ։ Ու Հոկ- our seminary life under the inspiring leadership of տեմբերին, ընդունուածներս որոնց մէջ ես եւ our Dean, Karekin Vartabed Sarkissian (the future Թորգոմը կը՚սկսինք նոր կեանք մը Գարեգին Վրդ. Catholicos of Etchmiadzin). And thus, the years of Սարգիսեանի տեսչութեան օրռվ։ Ու այսպէս մեր our intellectual and spiritual formation rolled on. հոգեւոր եւ մտաւոր կազմաւորման տարիները կը We were ordained acolyte, then deacon, but in թաւալին։ Ժառանգաւորացէն կ՚անցնինք ընծայա- 1972 our ways parted. He chose the celibate priest- րան, աջակողմեան եւ ձախակողմեան դասապետ hood and I chose the laity. ներ, անգլերէն լեզուի աշակերտութիւն Պէյրութի In the 1980s our paths crossed again, this time British Council-ի մէջ ու 1972-ին մեր ճամբաները in the USA. Torkom had become Anoushavan տարբեր ուղղութիւններ կը բռնեն, իմս դէպի աշ- Vartabed and I was the choir director of Detroit’s խարհական կեանք ու իրը դէպի ամուրի եկեղե- St. Sarkis Church. ցականութիւն։ 80-ական թուականներուն ճակա- In 1987 I was ordained Priest in the same Ca- տագիրը դարձեալ մեզ կը միացնէ այս անգամ thedral where my friend was elected Prelate, and we devotedly worked together under the Prelacy Ամերիկայի ցամաքամասին։ Թորգոմը եղած էր for 28 years. And now, on September 8, my child- Անուշաւան Վրդ. իսկ ես 1987-ին պիտի դառնայի hood friend would be elected as my Prelate. Ներսէս Քահանայ։ 28 տարիներ կը դառնանք I cannot find words to express my joy but only լծակիցներ։ Ու ահաւասիկ Սեպտեմբեր 8-ին these: WORTHY AND TRUE. պատանեկան օրերու ընկերս պիտի դառնար իմ Congratulations my Surpazan friend! Առաջնորդս։ Բառեր չեմ գտներ ուրախութիւնս Godspeed!! արտայայտելու բայց միայն ըսել.- Արժան եւ իրաւ։ Շնորհաւոր ըլլայ Սրբազան։ Աստուած հետդ։

4 July-September, 2018 A GIFT FROM HOVNANIAN FOUNDATION

Of our many active and dedicated pa- and continuing to serve beyond their time rishioners there is a common theme. People here. Jirair and Lil were very active mem- love the Church and want to serve to keep it bers of Saint Gregory’s serving as a deacon, alive. Jirair and Elizabeth Hovnanian were member of the Ladies Guild, lending a hand great examples of that love and served with a when the Prelacy needed them, and sponsor- great sense of purpose. Together they went a ing countless events from the original con- step further by establishing a foundation that struction all the way through to the recent would continue to give to Saint Gregory’s Church expansion. They loved their Church, for many years. and instilled that sense of devotion to their sons. It is with a great sense of appreciation that we let it be known that our Church has re- When we were approached by the family, ceived a gift from the Jirair S. and Elizabeth the Board compiled an extensive list of needs Hovnanian Foundation of $90,000 to be used with the objective to enhance Armenian Edu- solely for Armenian Educational purposes. cation and perpetuate our culture through our The Board of Trustees sent a project list to youth. Stephen and Peter Hovnanian who concurred with our vision and provided the gift. Our task is to implement the plans to honor the memory of Jirair and Lil Hov- This story is about service to the Church nanian.

July-September, 2018 5 FEAST50th Anniversary OF ASSUMPTION of Graduates OF THE Sandra Selverian, ChairwomanHOLY MOTHER OF GOD

St. Gregory's Church celebrated the Feast of local guests, members of St. John the Baptist the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God on Roman Catholic Church of Manayunk with Sunday, August 12, 2018 with lots of joy and their pastor, Msg. Kevin Larence, who came to learn about the Armenian Church and Bada- reverence. rak. "We are all on a spiritual journey," said Der The traditional blessing of Grapes was cele- Nerses at the opening of his sermon, "walking brated after the Badarak and grapes were dis- on the roads of this sinful world to meet the tributed to all parishioners. most Holy; our source of hope; someone who After the Church, parishioners enjoyed the brings joy to our hearts; our spiritual sister, the traditional Harissa meal, prepared and donated Holy Mother of God." by Lena Ohannesian Streeter. The church was filled with parishioners and

Our visiting guests from John the Baptist RC Church of Manayunk.

6 July-September, 2018 Youth Ministry News

Talene Artinian, Director

Dear Families, The Need to Belong I am excited for another great year with the St. Gregory the Illuminator’s Armenian Youth Group! Teenagers are driven to meet the “need to be- I am excited for a new year of growth and friend- long” before higher growth needs like understand- ships for our precious Armenian youth. ing and living the Christian faith. In fact, it is often We had a wonderful youth group meeting last the case that teenagers will compromise the morals night! Our youth met for our first meeting of the in which they have been raised in order to belong school year! We opened in prayer, discussed our somewhere. If adults don’t help teenagers build plans for the year along with community service healthy, life-giving relationships with one another, opportunities, and played some great icebreaker then teens will find a way to meet that need them- games! It was wonderful to see friends old and selves. On the other hand, if adults create an envi- new. ronment where teens are known, loved, and cared As mentioned in our previous email, this year’s for, they create an ideal environment for disciple- study will be on a curriculum called YDisciple. ship. YDisciple provides youth great opportunities to grow in their faith and to grow in discipleship. The Need to Be Transparent Discipleship is apprenticing someone in the Christian life and helping them develop spiritual Teenagers rarely have the freedom to be trans- disciplines. While Jesus could have reached the parent today, especially with one another. It is too masses in His earthly ministry, He chose to devote dangerous to be vulnerable in a peer-dominated the majority of His time to twelve men. He knew world focused on image and popularity. Teens long He needed to personally care for and form a small for the opportunity to be transparent about their group of men who would be strong enough to do doubts, concerns, fears, insecurities, hopes, and the same for others. In the end, this approach dreams, and to have the confidence of knowing would multiply disciples and reach the masses. In they will not be judged, but loved and supported. other words, Jesus’ plan to reach the world was In fact, this is necessary in order for them to grow through the multiplication of disciples, which is in self-awareness and self-esteem. A small group why He asked us to “go therefore and make disci- where trust has been established creates an envi- ples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) (taken from ronment where transparency can take place. YDisciple) Below are 5 Needs of Teenagers that YDisciple The Need to Engage in Critical Thinking about discusses... Faith and Life

The Need to Be Understood Teens are transitioning from concrete thinking to abstract thinking and are able to conceptualize The need to be understood is a great psycho- ideas such as love, justice, fairness, and truth. They logical need for us as human beings. Unfortu- are also capable of pondering the big questions in nately, the majority of teenagers do not believe that life such as: Is there a God? Do I need religion? adults understand them. When an adult takes a Can I know God’s plan for my life? In addition, genuine interest in a teenager and seeks first to un- they are in the process of establishing independ- derstand, that adult earns the right to be heard. If ence and becoming their own person. Deep down adults want to hand on the faith to teenagers, they they desire to be treated as adults and no longer must seek first to understand what is going on in want to be told what to do or what to believe. They their minds and hearts. Teenagers don’t care how are critically evaluating what they have been raised much we know until they know how much we to believe and are not that interested in answers to care. questions they are not asking. Thought-provoking questions, lively discussion, dialogue, and freedom

July-September, 2018 7 Youth Ministry News

Talene Artinian, Director of expression engage teenagers in critical thinking. through the witness and encouragement of loving, faith-filled adults. The Need for Guidance During our meeting, the youth also decided to do a community service event during Thanksgiving Teenagers need dialogue, collaboration, and and Christmas seasons. I will also research some friendship with adults in order to become adults additional community service ideas for throughout themselves. Relationships with adults help them the year. answer deep fundamental questions like: Am I lov- Our next meeting will be in October and I will able? Am I capable? What difference does my life be sending an email out shortly with details. make? They are naturally idealistic and desire to be Have a great month and God bless! challenged to greatness through the direction, en- couragement, and support of caring adults. It is a In Christ, well-known educational principle that young peo- Kevork and Talene Artinian ple will rise to the level of our expectations of Youth Leaders them. Teenagers will give their lives to Jesus Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic

8 July-September, 2018 SUNDAY SCHOOL OPENING DAY

On Sunday, September 23, Der Nerses together with his deacons and Sunday and Haigazian Schools’ teach- ers conducted the tradi- tional service of “Teachers Dedication”.

This is a very moving cere- mony which was put to- gether by AREC years ago, and then we added an Ar- menian section for the Hai- gazian School teachers.

In this picture are teachers of both schools with Der Nerses. Godspeed!

July-September, 2018 9 LADIES GUILD NEWS

St. Gregory’s Ladies’ Guild Food Festival November 2-4, 2018

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Event Sponsor $1,000 Platinum Sponsor $500 Gold Sponsor $250 Silver Sponsor $100 Bronze Sponsor $50

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Since Summer is Someone has to make sure there are enough my favorite time women in the kitchen to get the job done. This and of year it always so much more has to be planned. It is St. Greg- seems to fly by. ory’s Ladies’ Guild that makes it all happen. I am My first indica- so grateful to have so many dedicated women tion of summer working on this endeavor that helps to support our coming to an Church. end is the transi- tion from vaca- As I said, we started working on September 10th tion mode to and already there are so many thanks to all the peo- food festival ple that have helped in any way. But we have mode. The La- much more to do and I hope all the women of our dies’ Guild be- congregation that are able to help will join us. gan planning for Food Festival There are many other opportunities to be part of 2018 in August. Food Festival 2018. Possibly you can become a Work Calendars had to be prepared, letters mailed, sponsor. Check our list of available sponsor tax- raffles discussed, menus planned. Cooking started deductible donations. If you specialize in baking on September 10th. Sounds simple but cooking cookies, the Cookie Booth would greatly appreci- every Monday and Thursday for two months takes ate your donation of homemade cookies or pastries. dedication. So, dedicating two days a week is a great thing to do but is it just two days a week? Is Let us know you want to help by sending an email it just cooking? Any cook knows there is much to [email protected] or calling Anie Megerian work to be done before the cooking can begin. 610-716-5175 for joining in the kitchen or Nancy Someone has to take care of having equipment Carlin 215-264-1282 for sponsor donations. cleaned and in working order. It has to be planned. Someone has to make sure supplies are available, With thanks, aprons, towels, cleaning supplies, etc. etc. It has to Rosely Stronski be planned. Someone has to shop for food for each week’s cooking project. It has to be planned.

10 July-September, 2018 2016 HAIGAZIAN SCHOOL NEWS

Սեպտեմբեր 9, 2018-ին Հայկազաեան Վարժա- tian atmosphere. The language is the foundation of our րանի վերամուտի օրն էր։ Ուսուցչուհիները դիմա- culture. ւորեցին նոր ու հին աշակերտնրը։ Այս աշխուժ ու Teaching Armenian to today’s generation is not a simple task. Most are there because they have to be. աշխատասէր աշակերտները եկած էին սորվելու Others find excuses not to attend. The role of our dedi- իրենց մայրենի լեզուն, պատմութիւնն ու մշակոյ- cated teachers is an ongoing challenge, but we must թը ուրախ եւ սիրալիր մթնոլորտի մը մէջ։ Մեծ continue. Speaking the language is one thing; reading ուրախութեամբ կը յայտարարենք որ Հայկազեան and writing it are another. At the end of the term, taking վարժարանին միացան չորս նոր աշակերտներ։ home words, putting a sentence or two together becomes Այս տարի, մեր սովորական դասագիրքերու the ultimate reward. Language is supposed to be a vehi- cle of thought, but all too often it is just an empty car դասաւանդման զուգահեռ շեշտ պիտի դնենք նա- full of gas. It needs to be accelerated now and then. եւ Հայերէն խօսակցութեան զօրացման։ Այդ նպա- “If we preserve our language, we preserve our his- տակով ուսուցչուհիները պիտի գործածեն Ազգա- tory and our existence. Where there is a language, there յին Ուսումնական Խորհուրդի (ANEC)-ի կողմէ is a people, a heritage, and a civilization,” “If there is no պատրաստուած «Let’s Chat» «Զրուցենք» գիրքերը։ preservation of this heritage, we will be finished as a Այս գիրքերը յատուկ պատրաստուած են սորվե- community.” ցնելու ամէնօրեայ խօսակցական հայերէնը։ Դա- We must feel fortunate to have such opportunity to carry this language into the future. We owe it to our սապահերու մեծ մասը պիտի յատկացնենք տառե- Church and our families to keep the heritage alive. To րու ճանաչման, կարդալու, գրելու եւ խօսակցու- save it, we must learn it, speak it, and pass it along to թեան զօրացման։ Պիտի դասաւանդենք նաեւ խա- our children. One day, our students will see the light. ղի միջոցներով։ Տարուան ընթացքին պիտի ունե- They will take journeys to Armenia and show the deter- նանք «Հայերէնի խօսակցական մրցում» մը։ mination and become engaged. The choice is theirs to Ամբողջ տարուան ընթացքին մեր աշակերտնե- make. րը պիտի սորվին հայկական երգեր, պար ու հայե- Please feel free to contact us at any time. You will receive additional communication throughout the school րէնով թատրոն մը որոնք պիտի ներկայացուին ա- year. մավերջի հադէսին։ Thank you again for all your dedication in bringing Մեր դպրոցի նշանաբանն է պատրաստել ա- your children to our Church to learn the language, faith պա գայի հայ սերունդը որ Ամերիկայի քաղաքա- and culture. ցի է ու միեւնոյն ատեն տիպար հայ մը որ գիտէ իր With much appriation լեզուն, մշակոյթը եւ պատմութիւնը։ Rima Mardirosian Chapanian Բարի եւ ուրախ վերամուտ կը մաղթենք բոլորին եւ յաջողութիւն ամբողջ տարուան ընթացքին։

Հայկազեան Վարժարանի Ուսուցչուհի Անուշ Յովսէփեան

Dear New and Returning Families of the Haigazian Armenian school. On behalf of Der Nerses, board members and the teachers of the Haigazian Armenian School I would like to welcome our new families who joined the school at our open house on September 9th and extend our wel- come to the returning families. It is a great pleasure to have your child in our Arme- nian School at St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church. We are looking forward to working with you and your child. Together we can make a difference in teaching Խումբ մը աշակեըրտներ աղօթքի պահուն our Armenian language in a nurturing and loving Chris-

July-September, 2018 11 HONOR ROLE STUDENTS

OUR CONGRATULATIONS

12 July-September, 2018 Letters received

Dear Der Hayr; Please find enclosed a gift to the church in honor of the 65th birthday of our son V. Michael Injaian, August 8! Thank you for your service to the church, fostering the Armenian Christian faith and provid- ing nurture and support to your congregation. Most respectfully, Mary T. Injaian

Michael at the right with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harry and Mary Injaian and his cousins Melinda Mukalian and Michele Mukalian

Michael with his parents and daughter Jennifer and her husband Timothy Carapetyan and their chil- dren Aaron and Ava

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MICHAEL

July-September, 2018 13 Parishioner’s Stories

Editorial note: In this issue we start a new page called “Parishioner’s Stories” willing to share in our family inspiring stories as we all need to be inspired and uplifted. Remember, we as pa- rishioners we have a sacred duty to inspire and uplift each other. First of this series is submitted by Elizabeth Pilbosian, a parishioner since 1946.

As he left, he said, “Well, you made my “Yes,” he answered. “I play the dudik.” day.” “No, Jack,” I responded, “you “Do you mean the Dudug?” I asked. definitely made my day!” That’s how it “Yes,” he said. “It is an Armenian in- ended, so I had better relate how it be- strument made of apricot wood that has gan. been aged for 200 years.” I was stunned. He then took out his smart Earlier this year, I was in the hospital phone, punched it a few times and got for surgery and after a 10-day stay, I this beautiful dudug, cello ensemble was transferred to a rehab facility which music from Armenia. Here I was, not is part of a retirement community for feeling well and in bed, while we lis- which I worked for 22 years. After a tened for a few minutes to this lovely few days of active therapy, I was visited music. I was moved to tears. He then by a staffer put aside the from the life phone and enrichment started singing department, in a nice soft better voice, a few known as notes of Dele activities. Yamon. Well, He was a at this point I nice young did not know man, soft if I was spoken, pre- dreaming or if sentable and this was really downright happening. cute. We exchanged niceties as he con- He then asked me to translate a few tinued his interview with explanation of lines of the song, which I did. He con- the department and what it has to offer cluded his visit by commenting “Well, me. He then asked me if I like music. you made my day.” I answered “No “Yes,” I said. “It is a big part of my Jack, you definitely made my day.” life.” He then asked me if I play an in- strument. “Yes,” I said again. “I play P.S. Jack is not Armenian the mandolin.” As he continued, I inter- P.P.S. More coming later jected “Do you play an instrument?”

14 July-September, 2018 BABIES’ 40TH DAY SPECIAL BLESSINGS

Newly-born Olivia, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis and Nathalie Kahwaji, was brought to church on Sunday, June 17, 2018 to receive her 40th day special blessing. Her "big" sister Emma was attending too. A hearty welcome to little Olivia

Newly born Devlin Nayiri Kaloustian Young, newly born daughter of Gigi Kaloustian and Michael Young was brought to church to re- ceive her 40th day special blessing.

A hearty welcome to little Devlin

Zaven Vahe Nigon, newly born son of Mr. & Mrs. Philip and Alidz, was brought to church on Sunday, August 19 to receive his 40th day special blessing. Rev. Fr. Stepan Baljian, a relative of Alidz co-officiated. A hearty welcome to little Zaven

July-September, 2018 15 BAPTISMS

Garo Leon Shahabian, son of Mr. & Tigran Aris Sevag, son of Dr. & Mrs. Mrs. Leon and Araz Shahabian, was bap- Armen and Gayane Sevag, was baptized tized on June 23, 2018. Godfather Serge on June 30, 2018. Shahabian. Godfather Emil Martirosyan.

Rosdom Schayegh-Nalbantian, son of Margaret Sarkisian-Whitticar, daugh- Drs. Cyrus and Tsoline Schayegh Nal- ter of Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Nicolas and bantian, was baptized on August 10, Yevgenia Jenny Sarkisian-Whitticar, 2018. Godfather Hansjoerg Scherer. was baptized on August 25, 2018. God- father Stephan Gevork Sarkisian.

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Gene Brown Merewether and Caroline Burhan (Abe) Awad and Rimma Ambartsou- Dorothy Hanamirian were united in holy mat- rimony on July 14, 2018. Bestman Matthew mian were united in holy matrimony on August Charles Hiemenz. 18, 2018. Bestman Michel Awad.

Meet our young BOT apprentice, Nicholas Selverian, shadowing his father Kurk in the Church office. Tradition continues!

July-September, 2018 17 Obituary Arthur Khatchadrian He was married to Vania Vartanian and they were blessed with three sons and one Arthur Khatchadrian was born on July 28, 1959 in daughter, Harout, Alex, Aram and Lana. Yerevan, Armenian to Hagop was a great entrepreneur and a very Khatchig and Arusiak hard working man. He had several dry clean- Khatchadrian. He had two ing stores. He was very much loved and re- brothers, Berge Khatchadrian and Garegin Khatchadrian who preceded him in death. spected by all his custom ers and many friends. Upon emigrating to US, the Khatchadrians Hagop passed away on June 18, 2018 after settled down in Upper Darby, PA. He gradu- putting a valiant fight against cancer. His fu- ated from Upper Darby High School and im- mediately after he worked as apprentice with neral was held on June 22, 2018. Interment Armenian jeweler Bedros Tomasian and after was at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. few years, along with his brothers they opened their own jewelry business under the name of Maritza Shamlian A&K Jewelers. Arthur was married to Silva Harutiunian, Maritza was born on May They had 3 children, Mardig, Hovig and Zara. 7, 1926, the eldest daughter He was a member of local HOMENTMEN and St. Gregory’s Church. of Arakel and Navasart He passed away suddenly at home and his Shamlian and was later funeral was held on June 20 in St. Gregory’s joined by siblings Helen Church. Burrial was at Arlington Cemetery. and George. She lived in Dzovinar Aghajanian the Philadelphia area her entire life and was a dedicated member of St. Dzovinar was born on March Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic 23, 1946 in Aleppo, Syria to Church. Maritza grew up during a particularly Khoren and Manoushag Agha- difficult time for the family as it was amid the janian. She had a sister, Vergen Great Depression when her parents lost every- Boroyan (Garo) of California and a brother, Artin Aghajanian of North Wales. thing, including their lif e savings and their Dzovinar lived with her brother Artin and his livelihood, a delicatessen store. Eventually, wife Anny. She was very much cared for and they opened a tailoring and dry-cleaning store, loved by them and their children, Tamar, Haig and utilizing skills they had learned in Arabkir, Shawnt. and were able to provide for the family. She passed away peacefully in Silver Stream Maritza was a consummate learner and Home of Spring House, PA. Her funeral was held graduated from Overbrook Senior High on June 21, 2018 in St. Gregory’s Church. Burrial School in the Class of January 1944. Little was in Whitemarsh Memorial Park. did she know that when the school counselor Hagop Vartanian recommended her to a job opening at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, that she would spend Hagop was born on Sep- her entire 47-year working career at Penn. tember 10, 1957 in Aleppo, From 1965 until her retirement in 1991, she Syria to Haroutiun and Anahid worked in the President’s office, including 19 Vartanian. years as the executive secretary for two Penn Presidents.

18 July-September, 2018 Obituary Maritza displayed exceptional artistic talent cross-country road trip in 1965 with Margaret while in her teens that was recognized and encour- Krikorian Dardarian. They saw firsthand the ef- aged by her high school teachers. After graduating fects of segregation in the South and the expanse high school, she attended the Philadelphia Mu- and diversity of the country. Although these seum School of Industrial Art (now University of sound like simple trips, it was quite avant-garde the Arts) for five years and took classes in draw- for single women to travel alone in this era. She ing, water color, oils and sculpture. Unfortunately, also made two trips to Armenia while the country the twice weekly classes, lugging large portfolios was still under Soviet control. The first was in on public transportation after work and the de- 1962 with relatives to visit family members in Ar- mands of her University job did not allow her to menia and the second was with the Knar group in fully pursue her formal artistic training. Maritza 1971 where she also visited Leningrad, Moscow, had a curious mind and was an avid reader of and Beirut. There were numerous other trips (15 books, newspapers and magazines. This served in all!) that she took to various destinations she both her career and natural interests which had read about and wished to see. spanned the arts, music, Armenian and world his- Maritza was a compassionate and caring per- tory as well as current events. She was always the son. She lived in the same house with her parents person in the family to go to with a question on and cared for their needs as they aged. Very virtually any subject and constantly clipped arti- shortly after her retirement, her brother-in-law, cles of interest for family members. Yervant Terzian was affected by a brain tumor that She was also active in the Armenian commu- left him unable to drive. For the next fifteen years, nity. She started as a member of the Philadelphia she was a near daily presence in Yervant and AYF. She served as a delegate to the 1951 AYF Helen’s lives, providing support and transportation Convention in Boston along with Sophia Chitjian so that they could maintain a semblance of a nor- and Pete Abrahamian. During World War II, she mal life. She greatly appreciated family life and and other chapter members supported AYF mem- gatherings and often made delicious yalanchi for bers who were deployed overseas by knitting family events. She especially enjoyed following socks and sending care packages. In 1946, the accomplishments of her niece, nephew and five Maritza created the first Philadelphia Armenian grandnephews. Directory, a project of the Armenian Educational In summary, Maritza - a first generation Arme- Union of Arabkir and Sees. She went through the nian-American and the first born to immigrant par- Philadelphia and Camden White Page telephone ents who strove to make a new life in this country directories, page by page, and extracted all the Ar- - achieved much in her lifetime. From her modest menian names. She typed each one on a 3X5 background and beginning, she expanded on her card and drew the artwork for the cover using Ed high school education with a drive to learn and Hoplamazian, who lived across the street, as a experience new things through perseverance and model. Maritza had a beautiful voice and sang in dedication. She worked in the highest offices of the St. Gregory Church choir for 23 years at 16th an Ivy League University, tirelessly served her and Oxford Streets. Maritza was a performing Church and the Armenian community and was a member of the Armenian Folk Dance Society of solid citizen. But most importantly, she was a Philadelphia. She also was a charter member of model daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt and the Knar Armenian Choral Group that spanned 45 friend who will be greatly missed by all that years (1960-2005) under the direction of Maestro knew her. Arsen Sayan. Maritza was a key person behind the scenes securing concert venues, designing and Susan Bogharian printing concert booklets, communicating with guest artists, and numerous other tasks. She truly believed in the mission of Knar and greatly en- joyed the friendship and camaraderie among its members. As a result, she selflessly devoted a great deal of time to the organization. Her interests also extended beyond her profes- “So when tomorrow starts without me, sional career and Armenian organizations. She enjoyed the opera and had season tickets with a don't think we're far apart, coworker from the University. She greatly en- For every time you think of me, joyed traveling and seeing new places. In 1960 I'm right here, in your heart" she travelled on a steamer from NY to Bermuda with our former church organist Vicki Babaian and her sister Arpena Allenow. Another trip was a

July-September, 2018 19, Obituary Harry Tashjian, 76, of Khoren Harry West Chester, passed Hovsepian away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018 Harry began his life in at Chester County Camden, New Jersey. He Hospital while sur- was born to Marteros and rounded by fam- Zarouhi Hovsepian on ily. He was the hus- April 5, 1929. As a young boy he played football for band of Debora-Lu Camden High School. Tashjian. Looking for a job he met an Armenian lady that Born April 23, 1942 in Philadelphia, he was worked for Mr. Philabosion at Strawbridge and the son of the late Harry and Victoria Tash- Clothier Department Store in Philadelphia. This is jian. Harry was a member of St. Gregory Ar- how Harry started in the Oriental rug business. menian Apostolic Church. Eventually Mr. Philabosion sold the business to Harry was a graduate of Bartram High School Harry, John, and Joe. and Temple University. He also held post- Harry fought in the Korean War, where he was graduate degrees from Trenton State and Co- wounded. Harry lay on a hill for three days before lumbia University. He began his career as a someone found him. His first stop after he was band director and music teacher in the Phila- found was a hospital in Japan. They could not help him there, so he was sent to Walter Reed Hospital. delphia area while traveling to New York City Harry was awarded the Purple Heart for the brav- to perform with the NBC Orchestra and The ery he showed and also for being wounded. He Tonight Show Band with Johnny Carson. Af- was very proud of this his purple heart. ter 15 years as a musician, he went into the During his stay at Walter Reed Hospital he was insurance industry and founded Harry Tash- invited to the White House with another solider. jian & Assoc., now known as HTA Financial. They dined with President and Mrs, Truman. Harry was an avid gardener and fine wood- After the war had ended Harry went back to worker. work for Mr. Philabosion. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his In April of 1953 he married his sweetheart son, Harry Tashjian, IV, daughter-in-law, Irina Mary Wojtkowiak. In 1960 they bought their for- Tashjian, grandson, Harry Tashjian, V, and ever home in Haddonfield, New Jersey. This is where they planted their roots and they made their brother, Edward Tashjian. He was preceded in friends. They lived there for 58 years. Through the death by his daughter, Debora-Lu Yepremian. years they have had many pets in their home and His services were held on Wednesday, July they have loved them all. 18, 2018 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Della Harry always had a big heart and he made gen- Vecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral erous donations to Children's Hospital of Philadel- Home, 410 North Church Street, West Ches- phia, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and to Cooper ter, PA 19380. Interment was held in Oak- Hospital. lands Cemetery, West Chester. The last year of Harry's life was a difficult one In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made due to his back troubles. He had many procedures to St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic done, and then he finally decided on having back Church, 8701 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, surgery. Afterwards he fought against prostate cancer. Mary, his loving wife, was by his side the PA 19128, and/or Dance for The Cure Chari- entire month and half. She cared for him, helped table Foundation, www.dance4thecure.org/ him, and never stopped loving him. Harry unfortu- donate-now nately lost his battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by Mary and all of his friends.

20 July-September, 2018 Obituary Karnig Mukalian Jr, I will never forget, when I asked for his was born on June 27th blessing to marry Debra he said, “Absolutely I 1943. He was the only approve, but remember, no returns.” I wasn’t child of Mary Avedis- sure what to make of that at the time. But now sian Mukalian and I get it. He was so happy his only child was Karnig Sr. He was the going to be a part of a large family which he joy of their lives. He lovingly called his own. Debra insisted he grew up in a close-knit cared more for me than her. family environment with lots of cousins. The Karnig enjoyed St. Gregory’s Men’s Club family lived in Philadelphia until they moved where he ran the 300 club fundraiser until he to New Jersey when he was 16 and he later passed it along to me. graduated from Woodrow Wilson High The joy of his life became his grandsons School. Throughout his youth he attended St. Jacob Karnig, Charles Sebouh and Samuel Gregory’s Sunday School, Armenian School, Gregory. Jake was his adventuresome grand- Camp, was involved in AYF, and became son, Charlie was his one on one conversation- AYF president in 1964. He attended many alist and Sammy was the happy boy with the Olympic reunions. One of his favorites was million-dollar smile. He was able to fulfill his Detroit. He enjoyed many Armenian dances. love of sports by attending all their sporting The best was when he met the love of his life events. He would say “there was nothing like Ginny Guveyian. They celebrated 50 years of supporting your grandchildren, it’s the best!” marriage this past year. He was so proud of them but when it came to Karnig enjoyed Armenian dances in New babysitting his grandchildren the rules were York and Atlantic City and vacations to Cape simple, he would say “no jumping, no run- Cod with the Philly crowd. He enjoyed the ning, no talking and no laughing” which never sun, beach, food, booze and Armenian music really worked. with his friends. He said, “It was the best!” Finally, Karnig was one of a kind. He He was in the Army Reserves. He called it loved people, family and friends. He was the Armenian Army Reserves because most of warm, loyal, always pleasant, loved joking his fellow reservists were Armenian. around, was upbeat and full of fun. Karnig Karnig owned Tarlan Dry Cleaners in believed in living life to the fullest and did it. Gloucester City, New Jersey and he and Mom I am sure he is gathering all his family, friends worked together for 46 years. They had one and Niki in heaven for Kef time with lots of daughter, Debra, whom he adored. When food, fun, music, and dancing. Debra was in high school he and Ginny helped Pop, we hope you will win your fantasy start the Washington Township sports booster football pool this year. club and were instrumental in getting lights We love you and we will miss you. installed on the football field. He attended every Washington Township and Widener Gregory Selverian College football game to watch Debra cheer. Coincidentally, he didn’t realize it at the time, but he was also watching his amazing future son-in-law tear up the field when they played Pennsauken and Swarthmore. “So when tomorrow starts without me, The family had a poodle named Nikki. He don't think we're far apart, loved that dog and trained him all by himself. For every time you think of me, He gave him an official title Pasha Nicholas of I'm right here, in your heart" Tarlan.

July-September, 2018 21 ILOF and Misc. Donations for Zovinar Aghajanian Degirmenci Kayaneh Barzakian Mr. & Mrs. Mikail and Rita Cynthia Bently Mr. & Mrs. Harout Aghajanian Degirmenci Susan Bentley Housib and Anahid Atechyan Mr. & Mrs. Karl Deirmengian Marjorie Buchanan and Aram L. Aydjian family Lousine Dekermenjian Terzian Agop Bikarian family Dramgotchian family Nancy Carlin Kayaneh Barzakian Frankford Machinery Inc. Dawn Chakmaklian John and Sona Bedrossian Aram and Sosi Hovagimian Sophia Chitjian Nancy Carlin Mr. & Mrs. Vahe Hovsepian Mrs. Helen Dervishian Mr. & Mrs. Ohanes and Caroline Ishkhanian family Mr. & Mrs. Ara H. Eloian Chamavonian Vartan and Haigoush Karakelian Sirvart Alice Endrigian and Seran Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Deese Takoush Karamanoukian Endrigian Schug Zohrab and Elizabeth Dramgotchian Mr. & Mrs. Haroutune Kazandjian Margaret Garabedian Harout and Mary Hamalian Mr. & Mrs. Aram Kazanjian Helen Guveyian Hagop and Fimy Ishkhanian & George Kelleshian Shirley Hajinian family, Manvel & Ara David and Higo Keoseyan Mr. & Mrs. Raffi Jehanian Hrant and Arlene Jilozian Kevork Keoseyan Rose Jehanian Hagop and Elizabeth Kalajian Richard Keshgegian family Hrant and Arlene Jilozian Sirvart and Maral Kaloustian Mr. & Mrs. Haig Khararjian Diane Kaladjian and family Mr. & Mrs. Karnig Karagelian Berg and Hasmik Khatchadrian Sirvart and Maral Kaloustian Mr. & Mrs. Haroutune Kazandjian Melissa Lamorena Mr. & Mrs. Karnig Karagelian Antranig and Vart Koumrigian Hagop Loshikian Haroutune and Maxy Kazandjian Khoury family Anahid Mahserejian Asdghig Kazanjian Andrew and Madonna Kzirian Zakar Manauelian and family Mrs. Georgette Kazanjian Mr. & Mrs. Zack Manauelian Noubar and Anie Megerian Marge Keshgegian Berdj and Varsenne Massoyan Noyemzar Missayan Noubar and Anie Megerian Noubar and Ani Megerian Samuel and Nellie Nalbandian Gay Mukalian Michael and Sonia Nalbantian Mr. & Mrs. Ara Panosian Maroush and Ken Nigon Ken and Maroush Nigon David and Carol Papazian Arsine Oshagan Hratch and Nevart Paneyan Persichetti family Sevag and Karen Panossian Ara and Tamara Panossian Mary Soukiassian Rizk-Allan Armine Papazian Glenn Papazian Mr. & Mrs. Mark Selverian David and Carol Papazian Mr. & Mrs. Mark Selverian John and Zabel Sevdalian Gary Papazian Mr. & Mrs. George Semerjian Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Shmavonian Glenn Papazian George and Doris Shamlian Mr. & Mrs. Kevork Shirozian Iris Papazian Mr. & Mrs. Kevork Shirozian Lena and AJ Streeter Mr. & Mrs. Timothy McHugh Rafik and Hourig Stepanian Hrant and Zarmine Tatarian Maureen Parris Brian Tavakalian Anto and Lena Thomasian Elizabeth Pilbosian Poghos and Serpouhi Voskanian Mr. & Mrs. Kris Torosian Vahan Pogharian Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Varty Mihran and Maral Vartanian Mr. & Mrs. Kevork Proodian Yeremian Mr. & Mrs. Steve S. Vosbikian Arsen and Catherine Sayan Noubar and Roubina Yeremian Voskanian family Mr. & Mrs. Harry Selverian Total $2,700 Mr. & Mrs. Roupen Yaremian Mr. & Mrs. Mark Selverian Noubar and Roubina Yeremian George and Ani Semerjian Jack Hagop Vartanian Total $3,425 Charlotte C. Settini Shamlian family, Marty, Bill, Eileen Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Higo For Maritza Shamlian and Maureen Aposhian George and Doris Shamlian Rose Shelengian Ohannes and Rania Arabatlian Michael and Karine Shamlian Mr. Richard Stepanian Harout Aydjian and family Mark and Susan Pogharian Rosely and Wally Stronski Mr. & Mrs. Koko and Lara Mr. & Mrs. Harout Aghajanian Tavakalian Family Badashian Jeannette Alemian Peter and Irene Vosbikian Kayaneh Barzakian Dorothy Arakelian Noubar and Roubina Yeremian John and Sona Bedrossian Mr. & Mrs. Niki Arakelian Vigen and Nina Yousefian Mr. & Mrs. Ohanes and Caroline Arlington Cemetery Total $4,125 Chamavonian Sepooh and Marie Asatoorian Antoinette and Zepour Cholakian Nancy Asbedian Mr. & Mrs. Mikail and Mari Arthur (Artashes) Babaian Robert and Elizabeth Barone

22 July-September, 2018 ILOF and Misc. Donations for For Harry Tashjian Ms. Shirley Hajinian Mark S. Sulpizio and Theresa Ann Harry Tashjian IV Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Hovnanian Proeida Harout and Ani Aghajanian Mr. & Mrs. Raffi Jehanian Brian Tavakalian Pierre and Mariam Avedissian Mrs. Rose Jehanian Gregory and Corinne Vosbikiabn William Culliton Harout and Maxy Kazandjian Mark Vosbikian Alice Dertadian George and Kim Kazanjian Michael and Linda Vosbikian Helen Guveyian Andy, Stephanie, Philip, Shari Peter and Irene Vosbikian Nancy, Steve and Steven Hepensteil Kauffman & kids Sam and Diana Vosbikian Edward and Carol Kaiserian Mrs. Marele Kelley Jim and Donna Walter Albert Kalafian Margie Keshgegian Total $5,285 Edward Kazanjian Mrs. Agnes Kulhanjian Michael B. Kazanjian Rich and Janet Mason For Harry Daghessian George and Kim Kazanjian Mike and Liz McCann Michael and Linda Mamigonian George and Jill Mesigian Michael and Karine Shamlian Liz McCann Mr. & Mrs. John Meterissian Total $50 Mrs. Virginia Mukalian Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Mikaelian Joanie J. Muth Michael and Barbara Mirakian For Kohran Hovsepian Glenn Papazian Gay Z. Mukalian Anonymous Theresa Reeves Jean Mukalian Mrs.Rose Jehanian Albert and Linda Santerian Richard and Naomi Mukalian Leon and Patricia Miamidian Parsegh and Adrienne Seropian Susan Mukalian Mrs. Armine Papazian Tom and Cindy Stamboulian Christian and Noelle Noyes Total $ $195 Mr. & Mrs. Vatche Stamboulian Charles Ourfalian Hasmig Tashjian Armine Papazian Additional ILOF Donations Paul Tashjian Glenn Papazian For – Sirarpi Topjian Bett, Brian and Margie Tavakalian Robert and Diane Paretchan Dork and Lena Alahydoian Jim and Donna Walter Elizabeth Pilbosian Vicken and Sossy Aharonian Garo and Rebecca Yepremian Cathy and George Sandone Shirley Hajinian Armen Zartarian Albert and Linda Santerian Manuel and Baizar Hamalian Karl and Nancy Zartarian Alex and Melanie Santerian Yrma Himsarliyan and Nadia David and Alyssa Santerian Bazirganian Total $1,730 Garo and Berttha Sekdorian Ara Kahwadjian Adam and Sarah Selverian Mrs. Georgette Kazanjian For Karnig Mukalian, Jr. Arden and Barbara Selverian Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Tamara Mrs. Virginia Mukalian, Debra and Arthur and Tania Selverian Panosian Greg Selverian and sons Diana and Ed Selverian Sarah Partin Adamek Family Mr. & Mrs. Harry Selverian Armen Sedrakian and Ruth Sonia Addario Mr. & Mrs. Kurk Selverian Alahydoian Dorothy Arakelian Mr. & Mrs. Mark Selverian George and Ani Semerjian Richard and Darlene Avedissian Matthew Selverian Aram and Ashkhen Setrakian A.P.Bedrosian Nartuhi Selverian Seth Setrakian Foundation Dennis and Ellie Burstein Richard and Melissa Selverian and Troy Raffi and Annie Setrakian Jake and Cissy Der Hagopian family Mrs. Rose Shelengian Albert and Valerie Der Pilbosian Stephen and Sandra Selverian George and Doris Shamlian Ken and Madeline Gureghian George and Ani Semerjian Gregory and Karen Sookiasian Daniel Guveyian Rita and Simon Simonian Henri and Roy Vartan Sirvart Endrigian Richard and Alice Shakarjian A.M. and Rima Yenikomshian Richard and Agnes Fuller Zevart Shakarjian Haig Yenikomshian Edward and Jane Garabedian Michael and Karine Shamlian Pateel Yenikjomshian and Anthony Frank and Mary Gorman Naomi and Barry Schimmer Sandrick Roupen and Marge Gureghian Carol and Neil Snyderman Mihran and Alyssa Yenikomshian Vickie Gureghian Diana H. Soberman Mrs. Helen Guveyian Al and Lorna Soltanian For Arakel Pilbosian Ken Guveyian Zam Soltanian Elizabeth Pilbosian Robert S. Guveyian, Jr. Tom and Cindy Stamboulian Vicki and Lynn Guveyian Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stamboulian,Sr. For Philip A. Vishabazoon Charles E. Guveiyian Zohrab Stamboulian George and Doris Shamlian Daniel Guveiyian Richard Stepanian Charles and Marlenna Guveiyian Rosely and Wally Stronski

July-September, 2018 23 Miscellaneous Donations

Misc. Donations Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Ajdaharian, for Mr. & Mrs. Harry V. and Mary Capital Fund $100 T. Injaian, in honor of Michel Injaian’s 65th birthday $1,000 Charity Fund Linda Preske, for Illuminator Mrs. Rose Jehanian $25 $50 Mrs. Sonia Jehanian $50 Roupen and Marge Gureghian Mary Injaian $50 Ara Kahwedjian $25 13 Clifford Drive Jirair S & Elizabeth Hovnanian David and Theresa Mears $200 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Foundation $90,000 Home # 856 394 2492 Mrs. Victoria Kerbeckian Glenn Papazian $20 Cell # 609 417 0427 Kachadourian, in memory of her Arsine Oshagan $20 brother Sarkis Kerbeckian $1,000 Mr. & Mrs. Kevork Proodian $25 Edward Papazian Mr. & Mrs. Henry and Victoria 2410 Romano Court Kachadourian, In memory of Mrs. Rose Shelengian $100 East Norriton, PA 19401 Philip A. Vishabazoon $200 Mr. Richard Stepanian $100 Estate of Philip A. Vishabazoon Mr.& Mrs. Charles Sarajian God Bless your new home! $500 $100

Q2 Here are the 300 Club $ 1,000 168 Susan Alemian Bentley Q2 winners. $ 800 260 Kevork & Anahid Shirozian $ 600 223 Men's Club $ 300 121 Phil Nigon $ 200 141 Georgette Kazanjian

NOMINATING COMMITTEE NEWS

Your Church Needs You!

St. Gregory's Nominating Committee is actively seeking candidates for the 2019-2020 Board of Trustees. Elections will be held at our Church General Membership Meeting in February. There are five positions that need to be filled. Therefore, we need a slate of 10 candidates. If you are interested in running or if you have a nominee in mind, please contact one of the Nominating Committee members listed below.

Board of Trustees Duties

Attend monthly Board meetings and come prepared to discuss agenda items Serve as Usher for Badaraks on a rotating basis Work on projects and committees as assigned Serve as liaison to Church organizations and for Church events Represent St. Gregory's to the broader Philadelphia community

Please note that all candidates must have been a dues-paying member as of August 2018. In addition, a candidate's 2018 membership dues must be paid in full by the General Meeting in February. Thank you for your consideration.

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ARF Philadelphia Dr. Albert and Mrs. Nerme Sarkessian † Puzant Ajderian ARS Ani chapter Arthur and Tania Selverian and † Esther & Karnig Avedissian ARS Artemis Chapter family † Albert and Queenie Bagian Antranig Atoyian Gregory and Debra Selverian & † Gosdan and Rose Bozajian Kurt, Lisa, Stephen and Jack family † Nectar Derderian † Napoleon and Margaret Ajdaharian Stephen and Sandra Selverian Donabedian Agnes Bedrosian Jeffrey Selverian & family † Vickie and Meran Elanjian Jake & Cissy Der Hagopian Kurk D. and Rita Selverian and family † Varsie and Charles Esayian Helen Dervishian Mark and Laura Selverian & family † Mary Garabedian John and Joanne Ejdaharian Richard and Melissa Selverian & † Jirair Hovagimian Sareen Garabedian family † Joseph Jehanian Kenneth & Madeline Gureghian Rich and Connie Shelengian † Ralph Jehanian Roupen and Marge Gureghian George and Doris Shamlian † Markar Karagelian Gerald H. and Susan M. Injaian Maritza Shamlian † Dick and Grace Keshgegian † Sara Kzirian Harry V. and Mary T. Injaian Thomas and Linda Stamboulian, Sr. † Simon and Mary Mangigian V. Michael Injaian Thomas and Lucinda Stamboulian & † Shakay and Noubar Markaridian Rose Jehanian family † George and Victoria Mooradian Teni Rose Jehanian Rosely & Wally Stronski † M. George Mooradian Peter and Carole Karabashian Daniel and Norma Takoushian † George, Varsena (Shake) and Anahid Karagelian Virginia Tashjian Marcina Mukalian George and Kim Kazanjian and Kris and Lona Torosian † Dikran and Victoria Mukalian family Philip A. Vishabazoon † Richard D. Mukalian, Jr. Marge Keshgegian Samuel and Diana Vosbikian † Joomshoot, Vicky and Jeanette Nazarian Nartouhi Rose Mkhalian Steve and Linda Vosbikian † Ann Papazian Bill and Rose Mukalian Peter & Linda Vosbikian & family † Jack Papazian Mary Mukalian Jim and Donna Walter † Krikor & Veronica Pilbosian Gay Mukalian Frank, Diana, Mikael Frankie Wood † Souren and Elizabeth Sadjian Drs. Gregory and Wendy Mukalian Mr. & Mrs. Bedros Yeremian † Martin and Elizabeth Sarajian & family Armen Zartarian † Albert Soltanian, Sr. Melinda (Mindy) Mukalian Gale Zorian † Martin Shelengian Michele Mukalian † Hampartsoom and Anna Tavakalian Armine Papazian † Levon Tavakalian † Jean Terhanian Gary Papazian † Yervant and Helen Terzian Elizabeth Pilbosian † John Terzian Kevork, Anoush and Gregory † John and Mary Tokmajian Proodian † John and Esther Zorzopian John Santerian

In memory of John H. Mkhalian Robert Mukalian Martin Tourigian Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Kzirian and family Paul Vartan Sookiasian: In memory of church pillars In memory of Peter G. Endrigian Marty Shelengian and Bill Arthin Clara and George Nenezian In memory of Robert S. Guveyian. Sr. In memory of Jean Dervishian Rosette Pyne