76th Anniversary Annual Name Day Celebration

On December 30, 2007, St. James celebrated our parish’s 76th Anniversary. His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate, presided over Divine Liturgy and the Name Day Banquet that followed the church services.

During the Divine Liturgy, St. James remembered during the Requiem Service all the former Pastors, Godfathers of St. James, Diocesan Delegates, Parish Council members, and other leaders who helped lay the groundwork to make St. James the vibrant and active parish Serpazan also surprised Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Nancy Guleserian, it is today. who were recognized and honored at the Name Day Banquet as our St. James 2007 Parishioners of the Year, by likewise bestowing At the end of the Divine Liturgy, Serpazan presented an Encyclical upon them an Encyclical and St. Nersess Shnorhali medals from His and the St. Nersess Shnorhali (the Graceful) Medal, bestowed by Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, to Dr. Vartan Ghugasian, who has served Armenia and During the Name Day Banquet, the parish honored and extended Artsakh by establishing dental offices and training dentists, which gratitude to John Hovsepian, Paul Korian, and Stefanie Madanian, have provided dental care to thousands of Armenian children. outgoing Parish Council members, for their dedicated service to St. James. The Guleserians were then presented their 2007 Parishioners of the Year Award. Michael Guleserian offered remarks, reflecting upon and sharing the example of service his parents set throughout his life, serving both the Armenian Church and the greater community. Rev. Fr. Dajad Davidian also offered remarks in honor of the 2007 Parishioners of the Year. A special video presentation shared the lives of the Guleserians with all in attendance. The day’s program was brought to a close with remarks by St. James Pastor, Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian, and the Primate.

Photos courtesy of Leo Gozbekian Photography 2 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008 PASTOR’S MESSAGE

s you read this, Great Lent has God. While we focus on cleansing our dairy products, chocolate, or soda. Even already started. Just when we bodies, however, we must remember the more importantly, however, spend less A were getting over the holidays importance of cleansing our souls. Lent time on the computer, on email, on — the food, the gifts, the parties should be a struggle — with ourselves Facebook or MySpace, text messaging — and the beginning of the new year, we and with our worldly desires. Lent is or IM, or watching TV, and in place of all opened our eyes and Lent is upon us. preparing for the ultimate of Feasts and of these — add. the most glorious of experiences — the I've written and spoken about Lent often. Resurrection of Christ on Easter. As What should we add to our lives? God We often focus on what we are going to such, it should not be depressing, it spells it out for us — “ Be still, and know “give up.” This year, I ask our parish to should be uplifting. We should feel a bit that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Add silence place our focus on one goal: “allow our better with each passing day about our - and peace to our lives, add quiet time hearts to be faithful to our Lord.” Being a selves individually, about changes we by ourselves to think about how we live Christian is not easy, and Lent is a good are making in how we live our lives, and our lives, how we treat others, and our time to examine ourselves to see if we, in about our relationship with God. relationship with our Lord. Add quiet our everyday lives, really take up our time to listen to God and hear what He crosses and “follow Him.” Add quiet time by ourselves to wants from us. Even Christ took time think about how we live our lives, away to pray and focus on God and Lent is a time to reflect ( really reflect) on how we treat others, and our His ministry. our lives, to make changes, to strive to be better in the eyes of God. Lent is a relationship with our Lord. Add Let us live to turn hatred to love, time when we must soften our hearts, quiet time to listen to God and conflict to peace, and await Christ’s forgive others, and pray to be forgiven. hear what He wants from us. Resurrection with eagerness, hope and faith. May this Great Lent be filled Fasting is an element of Lent and is Our lives are filled with distractions that with forgiveness, mercy, reconciliation, important in our church life: to simply our take us away from Christ. Often we are reflection, and peace. lives, to get rid of earthly distractions, confused — about our lives, our rela - and to cleanse our bodies so we may tionships with others, about how we are Fr. Arakel Aljalian, Pastor better focus on our relationship with living our lives. So, let us give up our

Welcome to our New Pastoral Intern

As other parishes in our Diocese have done, St. James and our Pastor, Fr. Arakel, have been asked by Abp. Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, to welcome Rev. Fr. Martiros Hakobyan from Armenia as a Pastoral Intern for a period of one year. Fr. Martiros and Yn. Hasmik arrived on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Under the supervision of our Pastor Fr. Arakel, Fr. Martiros will participate in sacraments, home blessings/ visitations and hospital visitations with Fr. Arakel to gain and develop pastoral ministry, will be pursuing intensive English studies, will spend time in our St. James parish to gain experience and familiarize himself with parish life in the United States, and will occasionally visit other parishes. Following the one year intern - ship, the Primate will assign Fr. Martiros to serve a parish within the Eastern Diocese.

Fr. Martiros was ordained a Priest of the Armenian Church by Abp. Vicken Aykazian, Legate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), on July 22, 2007 in Holy Etchmiadzin. After his 40 days of seclusion, Fr. Martiros undertook a pastoral internship in the Diocese of Kegharkuniq (Armenia) for one month, and the following few months served in Holy Trinity Armenian Church (Yerevan). During this same time, he took English language classes at the American University of Armenia (AUA).

Fr. Martiros married Yn. Hasmik on April 14, 2007. They are expecting their first child at the end of April. Please join us in welcoming Fr. Martiros and Yn. Hasmik! LO#S • ":TROUAR / MART 2008 3

St. James Honors Parishioners and Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients NISHAN ATINIZIAN and DR. GREGORY ADAMIAN

On Friday, November 30, 2007, over 200 His Eminence Archbishop Khajag St. James parishioners and friends Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of gathered for an elegant reception in the Armenian Church of America Keljik Hall to honor and pay tribute to (Eastern) and himself an Ellis Island two of our parishioners and recipients Medal of Honor recipient, spoke of of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Nishan Atinizian and Dr. Gregory Honor – Nishan Atinizian, a 2005 Ellis Adamian, noting “I have worked with Island Medal of Honor Recipient, and Dr. both of these men for years. Both Gregory Adamian, a 2007 Ellis Island have served the Armenian Church, Medal of Honor Recipient. His Eminence Armenia, and the community with Archbishop Khaja g Barsamian, Primate love and with dedication. I am proud of the Diocese of the Armenian Church to call both of them my friends.” of America (Eastern), presided over the evening’s event. Also present for the evening’s event was Abp. Vicken Aykazian, We extend our deep sense of pride and sincere congratula - Eastern Diocesan Legate and newly-elected President of the tions to our parishioners Nishan and Gregory, worthy recipi - National Council of Churches of Christ, and family members of ents of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor! Special thanks to Lalig the award recipients. Musserian, Sandy Raphalian and Linda Sahagian for planning a beautiful evening. The evening began with a welcome by Lalig Musserian, Master of Ceremonies, followed by a congratulatory Champagne Toast by Scott Kapilian, Chairman of the St. James Parish Council. Arthur Atinizian, son of Nishan Atinizian, offered remarks, remembering with great pride and emotion the day his father received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Dr. Gregory Adamian, followed with remarks, humbly sharing his pride in being selected a medal recipient. Dr. Adamian also emphasized the great accomplishment of having two St. James parishioners receive Ellis Island Medals of Honor.

NEXT GATHERING: BOOK Thursday, March 13, 2008 7 p.m. ST. JAMES St. James Armene and Veronica Tarvezian Hall

The next Book Club selection is CLUB Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

We aim to read one book approximately every 2 months, and will read books of all genres. If you have not yet done so, please contact Yn. Natasha at [email protected] or by calling (617) 923-8990 if you would like to be a part of the Book Club or if you have suggestions for future books. (Note: We will alternate our meetings between Saturday mornings and Thursday evenings). Light Lenten refreshments will be served. All are welcome! 4 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008

Armenian Christmas 2008

 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service LO#S • ":TROUAR / MART 2008 5

N SUANDArY,mJANeUAnRYia6, 2n008 , Cthe Fhearst iosf thtemNatiavitysandPThreoophagnyroaf oum r Lord, students of the St. James Sunday School presented their 8th Annual Armenian Christmas Program. Unlike O prior years, because Armenian Christmas was on Sunday, the students were able to attend Divine Liturgy, take Holy Communion, and witness the Blessing of the Water during this service commemorating the Birth and Baptism of Christ. Following Divine Liturgy, the students returned to Keljik Hall where they quickly took their places to perform beautiful Christmas hymns and carols in concert. Sincere thanks to Jennifer Tagarelis, David Medzorian, Valerie Becker, Lucy Barsamian, Cheryl Keane, Yn. Natasha Aljalian, and the Sunday School Staff for working with our children to share the real spirit of Christmas. Guests enjoyed a lovely reception, prepared and hosted by the Sunday school parents, following the program.

We look forward to an early Lent and our annual Lenten Drive, followed by Holy Week in which our students take an important part, including the Service of the Handmaidens, Service of the Washing of the Feet, and Passover Dinner.

— Marsha Alabachian, Superintendent

Christmas Pageant 6 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008

Jesus preached throughout His ministry. His most powerful mBessiabges,lheowevSer, ctamue frdom tyhe Cross just moments before His death. Christ’s last words were words compassion and love, of forgiveness and peace, of anguish and despair, and of faith and trust in our Lord. Great Lent is the perfect time to reflect on Christ’s final words as we strive to under - 2nd St. James stand His suffering for us and to prepare for His glorious Resurrection. Pilgrimage to Armenia NEW July 10-21, 2008 Bible Studies will be held on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. DATES: in the Parish Council Room. All are invited and encouraged to participate. $2,850 per person (double occupancy) $3,450 per person (single occupancy – subject to availability) Monday, February 11, 2008 “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” INCLUDES : ! Boston – Yerevan Round-Trip (includes all taxes and fees) (Luke 23:33-34) ! 11 nights at the 5-star Marriott Armenia Hotel. Monday, February 25, 2008 ! Daily Breakfast at the Marriott Armenia Hotel “Lord, remember me when You come into your Two Dinners Kingdom.” (Luke 23:42) ! ! Eight day trips/guided tours, including Lunches, to all Monday, March 3, 2008 major venues, including: Holy Etchmiadzin, St. Gayane and “Woman, behold thy son.” (John 19:25-27) St. Hripsime churches, Khor Virab, Lake Sevan, “It is finished.” (John 19:30) Matenadaran, Tsitsernakaberd Monument and Museum, Erebuni, Oshagan, Karmaravor, Amberd Castle, Garni, “I thirst.” (John 19:28-29) Geghard, Parajanov Museum, Noravank, Alaverdi, Sanahin Monday, March 10, 2008 and Haghpat monasteries, Dilijan, and Gyumri. “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” ! One major cultural event. (Matthew 27:45-46) ! Two free days, which can be spent at the Vernisage market or shopping. Monday, March 17, 2008 “Father, into Thy hands I commend my Spirit.” The trip is limited to 50 participants. Interested parishioners (Luke 23:46) are encouraged to contact the church office immediately.

 Leon aSnd MarpioneSecmionaianlforTtheir dhonaationn ofk$10s,625ttoo b.e a.d.ded to the Leslie Semonian Memorial Fund to benefit the Leslie Semonian Computer RReemmeemmbbeerr Center at the St. James Church Office.  Louise D. Missakian and Sandra L. Missakian for their donation of $1,000 SStt.. JJaammeess to be added to the Sarkes Missakian, Louise Der Bagdasarian Missakian, AArrmmeenniiaann CChhuurrcchh and Sandra Lee Missakian Memorial Fund.  Virginia Mardirosian for her donation of $500 to be added to the Avedis iinn yyoouurr wwiillll.. and Vartanoosh Mardirosian Memorial Fund.  Suren and Carole Semonian for their donation of $200 to be added to the Leslie Semonian Memorial Fund to benefit the Leslie Semonian Computer Center at the St. James Church Office. LO#S • ":TROUAR / MART 2008 7 ACYOA Seniors ACYOA Seniors and Juniors attend Providence Christmas Dance

ACYOA Juniors ACYOA Juniors Annual SAVE THE DATE! Christmas Decorating and Dinner Sunday March 16, 2008

ACYOA Youth Day Annual Palm Sunday Banquet

Following Divine Liturgy 8 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008

St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian School

The month of December started with preparation of winter service for our parish, following which the Armenian School fun and festivities. Thematic units on winter, including the staff and parents again hosted a lavish reception. importance of Christmas, were introduced in the classrooms. The learning was continued with related songs in music New students are always welcome at the St. Sahag and St. class. This was the preparation for the annual Christmas Mesrob Armenian School. Visit a class, or come in to speak party and program, attended by students’ parents and with us at anytime! extended family members. The students performed a won - derful musical program, ending with the welcoming of — Marina Minasian, Superintendent Gaghant Baba, who came in with bags filled with gifts for the boys and girls. The party was continued by a luncheon prepared and hosted by our school PTO.

A teachers’ workshop was held at St. James in December. Gilda Bouchakjian-Kupelian, Director of the Armenian language depart - ment at the Diocese, presented the workshop, which was very beneficial to all attendees. The workshop featured helpful dialogue and an exchange of ideas and teaching methods took place.

In January, the students celebrated Armenian Christmas. Now a tradition at St. James, the students read from the Gospels in Armenian during the Armenian Christmas Eve service. Again this year, the students did a phenome - nal job with the readings, and had worked hard and diligently to prepare. Badarak was followed by a Doonorhnenk (Home Blessing) THANKSGIVING FAMILY DAY DINNER

LO#S • ":TROUAR / MART 2008 9 St. James 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign  Thank You! 

$1,000,000 Barsamian Clark and Family Charles Mosesian and the Charles Donation of new oriental carpets in the Mosesian Family Foundation church sanctuary in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Shahin Barsamian, Malcolm Barsamian, $300,000 and Harry Yagoobian The Mirak Family Robert and Elizabeth Berberian $167,000 James McDermott and Sharon Ms. Bessie Michigan Bazarian McDermott and Family Kaspar Pilbosian $100,000 Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Adamian $10,000 Jeanette M. Keljik and Family Mary Agabian and Sarah Agabian In loving memory of Edward Keljik In loving memory of our parents, George and Paul and Ann Korian Zanik Agabian and sisters Esther Agabian and The Estate of Charles Arthur Mirak Theresa Agabian Susca Our sincere gratitude to our St. by Mary Cryan † Dr. Alan K. Der Kazarian James parishioners and friends and Isabelle Der Kazarian who have committed to the future $60,000 In loving memory of our grandparents, Krikor Armen Gechijian and Elmast Janikian of St. James! Thanks to your active Armen J. Esserian commitment, we have: $55,000 In loving memory of Jack and Arika Shahe Charles and Joyce Guleserian, their Jack, Susan, Mark and Julie Giragosian • renovated our church sanctuary children Mary, Gary and Matthew, and Zovig, Raffi, George and Talar Guldalian their grandchildren Samantha, Michael, In loving memory of Krikor Guldalian • opened the Child Care Center and Isabella, and the twins from Heaven Robert and Adrina Kletjian In honor of the past, the present, and the opened the Charles Mirak Memorial In honor of our parents Crosby and Maline • future, and in loving memory of H.H. Papken Goshgarian and in loving memory of Herbert and Gift Shop and Bookstore Guleserian, Abp. Shahe Kasparian, and Sharkay Kletjian Papken and Arshalous Guleserian Arthur Maranian, Sr. In loving memory of my parents Aram We are currently: $50,000 Dr. Alex and Karen Bejian and Alice Maranian planning for the renovation of our • Albert S. Hovannesian Jack and Eva Medzorian Cultural Center Sam and Lucine Kapreilian with Dr. James Najarian Setrak, Sophia and Stepan Edward, Elaine and Jay Patapanian • planning for the growth and Ms. Adrienne Tashjian Robert Sanasarian development of our children’s and In loving memory of Vartouhi Sanasarian $35,000 Gary, Elaine, William and Katarina Westermark youth programming and ministries Anonymous Arra and Amy Zeytoonian and Family • in the process of implementing our $25,000 $8,000 Elder Transportation Service Rev. Fr. Arakel and Yn. Natasha Aljalian Yervant † and Anoush Balian Hapet and Stephanie Berberian In loving memory of our parents Armenag and Edward and Mary Brewster Baizar Garabedian and Artin and Maireni Balian Arshag Gechijian Harry and Hripsime Parsekian Campaign Goal: Dr. Nishan and Mary Goudsouzian $3,000,000 John H. and Karen Hovsepian and Family $7,500 Scott and Lyn Kapilian Marien Samuelian Campaign Pledges to Date: Jack and Audrey Pilibosian In loving memory of Kourken and Varoujan Dr. Sarkis and Linda Soukiassian Samuelian by the Samuelian Family $2,991,125 Ronald Tashjian $20,000 In loving memory of Souren Tashjian Campaign Funds Collected to Date: Carolyn Mugar Raffi P. and Carol Yeghiayan $1,718,039 $18,000 $6,000 Thomas and Linda Babigian and Family, Peter Anonymous Families Committing to the and Gloria Babigian and Family, and K. Capital Campaign to Date: Vasken and Christina Babigian and Family $5,000 Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Alex 272 Donation of the new exterior cross in 2004 in honor of the 75th Anniversary of St. James and Zachary Abdalian Dianne Aspuru (As of January 31, 2008) $15,000 Arthur and Susan Aznavorian Mrs. Rose Barsamian and Children, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bagdasarian Mrs. Edward and Nancy Barsamian and Michael and Florence Bahtiarian Family, and Mr. and Mrs. Dana and Jean (continued on next page) 10 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008  St. James 75th Anniversary Capital C

We invite all St. James parishioners and friends to join these supporters. Be a part of the vision and help us implemen t (continued from previous page) The Barmakian Family Stefanie Madanian Richard Chekerzian, Jr. In loving memory of Ara Levon Barmakian Jirayr Ostayan Kenneth and Karen Demerjian and Diran Barmakian Karnig and Linda Ostayan John and Lucille Demirjian Paul, Marion, and Larry Bedrosian Hacig and Sona Tacvorian In loving memory of the departed loved ones Stephen and Jeniffer Carson of the Demirjian and Shooshan Families Richard and Karen Diranian and Family $2,250 Dr. Zareh and Mrs. Margo Demirjian In loving memory of Herach and Anne Kazanjian Gladys Clinton Harry and Charlotte Eordekian John and Deborah Giragosian and Family In loving memory of my parents Sarkis and In loving memory of Krekor and Vergin Deranian In loving memory of Herach and Anne Kazanjian Azniv Kooyumjian Dr. Shahé and Marlene Fereshetian Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hasekian $2,000 and Family Kurt and Diane Herosian and Family Anna Bedirian and Lucy Bedirian The Hanzatian Family In loving memory of Julie Lynn Aylaian In loving memory of our parents Levon Ruth Harutunian Leon Janikian and Zarouhy Bedirian Susan and John Hennesey and Family In loving memory of Krikor and Elmas Janikian Steve and Laura Derderian Margaret Janikian Dick and JoAnn Janjigian Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garabedian In loving memory of Gorun Janikian Sam and Beatrice Kapreilian Tad Guleserian and Family Linda F. Keljik Krikor and Nancy Kassabian In loving memory of Walter Guleserian Angele Keshian Andrew and Janice Kavjian Margaret Hovnanian and Mary Hovnanian Mr. and Mrs. Paul Khederian Edward, Nirva, Raffi and Ari Kazanjian Rose Z. Karibian and Alice K. Mellian Dr. Berdj and Margaret Kiladjian † John and Brenda Khederian and Family In loving memory of our parents Dickran and Roger and Diane Krikorian † Aracse Kurkjian and Family Seranoush Karibian and brother Richard A. Karibian Frank and Helen Kulesza In loving memory of Leo Kurkjian and Zareh and Hasmig Maserejian Stephen Kurkjian, Karolyn Kurkjian Jones, John H. Kurkjian Edward Orchanian, Jr. and Elizabeth Kurkjian Henry Mildred Nahabedian In memory of their parents Anooshevan Armand and Sarkis Paboojian $1,750 and Rosella Kurkjian In loving memory of Ardemis Paboojian Karen Dederyan Lucy Mardirosian Arthur and Louise Panosian and Family In loving memory of my parents Aghavene In loving memory of our parents Haig and Victoria $1,500 and Karekin Mardirosian Panosian and Missak and Veronica Berberian Mr. and Mrs. Jack Achmakjian Gladys Medzorian and Anna Medzorian Harold and Gladys Partamian Sarkis and Jeannette Gennetian Edward and Julie Mesrobian John and Vera Peterson Mary A. George Anahid Minasyan Paul, Karen and Talene Pogharian In loving memory of my parents Araxy Helen V. Mosesian Bob, Sandy and Alicia Raphalian and Garabed Garabedian Dr. and Mrs. John Musserian Ben Saraydarian Mary-Ann Hagopian Armenie Najarian Charles Sarkisian George and Gladys Kaloostian Helen Nalchian Norma Shooshan Benjamin C. Kelerjian In memory of parents Zarouhi and Herant Nalchian Stephen and Esther Stepanian Robert and Kristin Parsekian Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nigohsian Henry and Carol Zeytoonjian $1,000 Helen Onanian † Shirley Onanian $3,000 Anonymous Arthur P. Alexander Garo and Sarpie Ostayan Harry and Diana Adamian Marilyn Papazian In loving memory of Jasper and Elizabeth Kerkorian, In loving memory of Paul and Azniv Alexander Lucy Aroian Edward and Marlene Paul and Sandy and Adam Adamian Violet and Shahen Raissi, MD Arthur and Rose Arakelian In loving memory of my husband Everett Aroian Mary Avedisian and Armen Harry and Irene Sarkisian In loving memory of the Arakelian and In loving Memory of Sarkis H., Azniv Sarafian Families and Ann Chopourian and Family In loving memory of Dr. Harry M. and and Doris Sarkisian Victor and Elizabeth Ganjian Alan V. and Marlene Seferian Linda Sahagian Zabelle Chopourian Garabed and Joan Babigian In loving memory of Makrouhi Seferian $2,500 In loving memory of our parents and Hrantouhi Tokatlian George and Betty Ann Berejik Dr. Jirayr and Annie Balikian Martin and Diana Shoushanian In loving memory of Anthony and Lucy Berejik John Baronian Mr. and Mrs. Charles Surabian Carl, Rachel, Lucine, David and Anna Boloyan Mr. and Mrs. Don Boghosian Harry and Grace Surabian † Haig K. and Donna Deranian In loving memory of our parents John and Diana Topjian Victor and Nancy Ganjian Paul T. Boghosian Gayle M. Yapchaian Donald and Marie Gulbankian Victoria Boghosian Michael G. Yapchaian Mr. and Mrs. Vartkes and Elissa Karaian Angele Boghossian Manoog and Barbara Young Levon, Tina, John, and Alex Kurkjian Jack and Miriam Boyajian In loving memory of Dn. Henry and Stella Johnson

LO#S • ":TROUAR / MART 2008 11 Campaign  Thank You! 

We encourage you to actively commit and help us reach and surpass our goal! our Strategic Plan for the future of St. James!

$750 $300 Zevart M. Hollisian Mr. Steven and Dr. Nancy (Maserejian) Chagnon Rev. Fr. Arsen and Yn. Varteni Barsamian In loving memory of the Hollisian Family $600 George, Harry and Philip Berejik Families Sirarpi and Varteni Jamakorzian In loving memory of Abraham and Vartouhi Aroyan Arsen Baiatian In loving memory of Anthony and Lucy Berejik Florence Jigarjian In loving memory of family members no longer Arda Derderian Grace Kaloostian with us. Berj and Meline Manoukian Dn. Apkar and Arpie Potookian John, Elizabeth and Adrienne Kefeyan $500 Alice V Mallumian Vee Agahigian and Gary Agahigian and Family $250 Martha N. Martents, M.D. In loving memory of Samuel H. Agahigian Armen and Cynthia Aghamianz In loving memory of Martic Martents Donald J. Aharonian In loving memory of Herach J. Surabian Varujan and Vivian Masrof Mr. and Mrs. James Ahigian Donald and Janice Boyce Barbara J. Merguerian Phyllis Ananian Doug and Tanya Chakmakian Michael Moraites and Lynn Arslanian Moraites In loving memory of Jocko V. Ananian Mr. and Mrs. Mark Der Marderosian Ann Nahabedian Hamest Atamian Louise Hekimian Kalost and Zabel Purut In loving memory of Hagop Atamian H. Frances Montgomery Zarouhi Sarkisian Mr. and Mrs. Ishkhan Bazarian Jivan Purutyan Mr. and Mrs. John Seferian In loving memory of Haygaz Bazarian Lorig Purutyan Sarkis and Emma Toomajian and Asadour Bagramian Charles and Nicole Simmons and Family In loving memory of mother Angéle and father Richard Humber and Mary Berberian-Humber Harootune Berberian In loving Memory of Harootune and Angele $200 Elbis Andonian Mrs. Anahid Zerdelian Berberian Dorothy Zeytoonian Gail, Edrina and David Boroyan In loving memory of Margaret Andonian Fred and Mimi Apsokardos In loving memory of my mother, Doris Bazarian In loving memory of Edward Konchagulian Dr. Aram and Mrs. Alexis Demirjian In loving memory of Aushken and Nushan Krekorian $75 Bruce and Lisa Bagdasarian In loving memory of William Butler Mr. and Mrs. Peter Abidian Diana Bechakian and Meliné and Nazareth Demirjian In loving memory of David and Oscar Astourian Rose Bejoian and Family Areka DerKazerian Seth and Tina Bilazarian $50 In loving memory of Elmast and Krikor Janikian The Kolgian Family William Bailey and Deborah Pava-Bailey Myron E. Dilanian Alan Maranian Mr. and Mrs. David Bazarian Jak and Ani Eskici Aram and Louise Maranian George M. Berberian Richard Hovsepian Michael and Nancy Mouradian In loving memory Mr. and Mrs. Missak Michael and Jean Hutchison Helena and Arman Movsesian and Veronica Berberian The Ipek Family Mr. and Mrs. Jack Saraf Nubar Dinjian Rose Kasabian and Adrienne Halajian Mr. and Mrs. Krikor Shaboian Helen Hagopian In loving memory of Avedis and Arousyag Kasabian, In loving memory of Sake and Hagop Akmezikian Jacob Hagopian Grace Kasabian, Edward Kasabian George † and Helen † Yapchaian In loving memory of Hanum Hagopian Paul and Laura (Abrahamian) Pirundini Eleanor and Mary Janjanian Farouk and Maral Salahi In Loving Memory of Vahan H. and Mariam Ananian In loving memory of Sarah Janjanian Kathryn and Charles J. Saraf, Jr and Misak and Aghavni Yapchaian Harry A. Kalajian, Jr. In loving memory of Mr and Mrs Charles J. Saraf $150 Violeta Karamanian Alice and Anthony Seferian The Kotchounian Family Isgouhi Khalarian In loving memory of our parents Hagop Charles Metjian Daniel and Flora O’Connor and Makrouhi Seferian Michael and Allison Perkins Jennifer Rose Tagarelis $100 Stanley and Lori Tagarelis Gregory and Lenore Arabian $25 Haig and Rosalie Tekeyan Aharon and Patricia Berberian Louise Ajamian Harry Tugurian and Vera Tugurian Theodore and Lilly Bogosian In loving memory of Ruben Shahbazian MaryAnn Tutunjian Armenag and Janet David Rose V. Armelin In loving memory of my parents George Mr. and Mrs. Harry Der Minasian Scott and Gale Bettinger and Hripseme Tutunjian Lillian K. Etmekjian Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Maranian and Family Hagop and Nadia Ucuzian In loving memory of James Etmekjian Agavni Ozcan Michael and Lisa Zeytoonian Roxanne Etmekjian and Nerses Joubanian Raffi and Elise Raphaelian In loving memory of Joseph Hovsep Zeytoonian Haige and Dora (Berberian) Garabedian Mr. and Mrs. John and Zara Yalenezian $400 In loving memory of Harootune G. and Angéle Bernard L. Zulalian Berberian Natalie Zakarian John Gostanian $20 Karen Garabedian 12 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008 Women’s Guild

A WONDERFUL DINNER, Armenian dancing, and lively conversation were the theme of the Women’s Guild Christmas Party held at Byblos Restaurant in Norwood. Transported by automobile and van, on a cold wintery night, seventy guests enjoyed the evening filled with the excitement of Christmas. As the guests prepared to leave, a chorus of “Merry Christmas” was repeated over and over.

With the approval of the Guild membership, a planning committee was established to encourage new members and to propose exciting and informative programs for the Guild and all parishioners.

On February 18, 2008, had an evening of friendship and fellow - ship and delicious vospov kufteh. A short meeting and elec - tions were held at the end of the evening. Our Easter Egg and Pastry Sale will be held on Easter Sunday, March 23rd.

The Women’s Guild for many years has sponsored 2 children through the Children of Armenian Sponsorship Program (CASP). Tigran, 12 years old, lives in the Sisian Region of Armenia and Susanna, 17 years, old in the Goris Region. Recently we received a letter form Tigran’s mother, Teresa, stating that the $200 a year has helped them since they have faced financial challenges after her husband’s death. With the funds received, Teresa has been able to support her children, provide medical help for son, and purchase school supplies. The members of the Guild are very proud of their participation in this humanitarian endeavor.

JUNIOR CHOIR /C HORALE ALTAR SERVERS & SENIOR CHOIR

ith great pride and joy, we congratulate our former Choir and Executive Committee member, Dr. Vartan Ghugasian, upon the W conferment of the St. Nersess Shnorhali Medal and Pontifical Encyclical. There was full participation at the Armenian Christmas/ Epiphany Eve Divine Liturgy (Jrakalooyts Badarak) and Home Blessing service, and again on Sunday morning for the Armenian Christmas/ Epiphany Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Water Service. This year, our parish hosted the annual tri-choir ristina Veranian rendered a beautiful solo of the Armenian and altar servers Christmas Dinner party. Approximately and United States National Anthems at the annual Name 65 people from St. James, Holy Trinity, and St. Day Banquet. Satenik Karapetyan, Nara Agaronova, and Stephen’s attended. Dn. Greg Krikorian of Holy Trinity C Cristina Veranian sang beautifully at the Armenian and his 6 piece ensemble graciously played for Christmas/Epiphany Eve Divine Liturgy (Jrakalooyts Badarak), and everyone’s listening and dancing pleasure. Jim during the procession leading to our traditional Home Blessing Garabedian also sang a lively song for everyone’s service. Our Junior Choir members occasionally participate during enjoyment. A wonderful evening was had by all. Sunday Divine Liturgy. We welcome new members to join us! — Lucy Mardirosian — Lucy Mardirosian LO#S • ":TROUAR / MART 2008 13

The Mr. and Mrs. Group met on November 16, 2007 and a Mezza Night was prepared and served by the committee. We met on December 14, 2007 with the committee serving a tasty pork loin dinner. After dinner a meeting was held, followed by a Christmas Carol puzzle game. On January 11, 2008, our annual Christmas Party was held. The committee served a deli - cious steak dinner, followed by a Magic Show.

SAVE THE DATE! May 4, 2008 Hello Ellis Island! by “The Way We Were” Armenian Music Theater Hourig P. Sahagian, Executive Producer/Director

HELLO ELLIS ISLAND has already entertained Armenian audiences in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

Set in the 1920’s, this straggly group of Armenian immigrants climb up the gang-plank of a ship bound for America – the land of their dreams. These voyagers – including mail order brides, a grandmother, bachelors, a grand dame, and a wealthy rug mer - chant – hail from the towns and villages of their historic Armenian homeland. They happen to be among the fortunate few who make it to steerage onboard this vessel, fleeing the upheaval of the Genocide in their homeland and looking forward to the safety and security of new lives in the new world.

The production is performed by an ensemble of singers, dancers and actors, paying homage to the efforts and hardships of their ancestors and relatives who made the journey to Ellis Island. A script based on actual stories, interwoven with traditional songs, makes this show a true masterpiece! 14 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008 New Vision

ew Vision began 2008 with its third Armenian Christmas Save the Dates: Hye Café on January 4, 2008. A full house of parishioners N Sunday, April 20, 2008 – Annual Genocide Commemoration. enjoyed dinner specials of manti, sini kufte and gatnabour New Vision to again organize reception following the event. N(rice pudding), along with the traditional kebabs and imam N Saturday, May 17, 2008 – New Vision will assist to bring back, by bayeldi. While parishioners were dining, children were creating popular demand, “Armenian Foods from Around the World” their own desserts – decorating Christmas cookies. Thank you to Saturday, October 4, 2008 – William Saroyan Theatre Night. Jennifer Tagarelis for assisting with the cookie decorating. The chil - N dren busily decorated (and ate) cookies until they heard the For more information of upcoming New Vision events, Hye Café Christmas bells ring….Gaghant Baba arriving from the North Pole to or joining the team for any of our events, please contact Linda visit with the children. The evening ended with Gaghant Baba wish - Sahagian at [email protected]. ing all a “Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night”. Monthly dinner specials will continue through out the year along with a Lenten menu in March. SAVE THE DATE New Visionprepared lunch for this year’s Parish Assembly. New St. James 7th Annual Genocide Commemoration Vision will once again team up with the Sunday School during Lent to on Sunday, April 20, 2008 collect items for Father Bill’s Shelter in Quincy.

Future 2008 Mark Your Calendars! • March 7 (Lenten Menu) • May 30 • April 4 • September 12 • May 2 • November 14 LO#S • ":TROUAR / MART 2008 15

2007 Stewards of St. James Armenian Church

Our heartfelt gratitude to the following parishioners and friends for your stewardship pledges and for your offerings to the Lord in thanksgiving and in support of our St. James parish.

In generous spirit honor the Lord, be not sparing of freewill gifts. With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy. Give to the Most High as He has given to you, generously, according to your means. (Sirach 35:7-10)

Paul and Susan Abdalian Mrs. Zovig Guldalian Mr. George Nalchian Ms. Celine Abkar Edward and Nancy Guleserian Ms. Helen Nalchian Mary Agabian Mrs. Anita Hadjian Charles and Margaret Nigohsian Sarah Agabian Mrs. Mary-Ann Hagopian Ms. Violet Ohanasian Armen and Cynthia Aghamianz Ms. Robin Hasekian Angelo and Beatrice Ohannessian Talin Agopian Mr. and Mrs. John Hennessey Mr. Myron Ohannessian Ms Lori Ajamian Miss Marilyn Hollisian Ms. Shirley Onanian Ms. Lucy Alexander Margaret Hovnanian Agavni Ozcan Rev. Fr. Arakel and Yn. Natasha Aljalian Mary Hovnanian Varujan and Hilda Ozcan Harry and Azniv Amiralian Mrs. Pauline Hovsepian Armand and Sarkis Paboojian Judith Ananian Sarno Charles and Laura Janikian Arthur and Louise Panosian Mrs. Lucy Aroian Dr. C. Robert and Lillian Jingozian Edward S. and Marlene Paul Raymond and Alice Atamian William and Sona Johnston Mrs. Alison Perkins Mr. Kevork Atinizian Nerses Joubanian and Roxanne Etmekjian Paul Pogharian Garabed and Joan Babigian Mrs. Margarite Jurjurian and Karen Timmermans-Pogharian Mrs. Carol Babikyan Michael and Seta Kalajian Herman and Laura Purutyan Robert and Marilyn Bagdasarian Dr. Susie Kalinian Aram Raissi and Family Mrs. Anoush Balian George and Gladys Kaloostian James and Sonia Reeves Mrs. Lois Balian Scott and Lyn Kapilian Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reppucci and Family Jerry and Annie Balikian Ms. Ann O. Kaprielian Mrs. Grace Rydell Charlotte Ballard Vartkes and Elissa Karaian Kenneth and Diane Samuelian Julie Bardizian Ms. Rose Z. Karibian Mr. Robert Sanasarian Mrs. Rose Barsamian Rose Kasabian Harry and Irene Sarkisian Mrs. Diana Bechakian Mrs. Siran Kassabian Anthony and Alice Seferian Anna and Lucy Bedirian Mrs. Angele Keshian John and Alice Seferian Harry and Susan Berejik James and Elaine Keshian Mr. Edward Seffilian Mrs. Mary Bergoudian Natalya Khachiyan Yeprad and Mary Shadbegian Donabed and Sunny Boghosian Eli and Arpine Kharajian Mrs. Norma Shooshan Paul Boghosian Paul and Gloria Khederian Charles and Nicole Simmons Mrs. Victoria Boghosian Roupen and Annie Kiredjian Charles and Dorothy Surabian Sarkis Bogosian Mr. John Melkon Kurkjian Joanne Surabian Donald and Janice Boyce Mr. Richard P. Madanjian Mrs. Kay Surabian Mrs. Azadouhi Chitchian Mrs. Alice Mallumian Mrs. Mary Surabian Gladys Clinton Mrs. Rose Mamishian Hacig and Sonia Tacvorian Ms. Karen Dederyan Alan and Margaret Maranian Mrs. Alice Takvorian John and Lucille Demirjian Arthur Maranian Mr. Gregory Takvorian and Family Mrs. Susan Deranian Mrs. Madeline Maranian Miss Amy A. Tekeian Arra and Alice Derderian Ronald and Anastasia Maranian William and Stephanie Thompson Steven and Laura Derderian Robert Maranian Jr. and Linda Maranian Mrs. Diana Topjian Vartan and Kathleen Derounian Ms. Lucy Mardirosian Nadia and Hagop Ucuzian Mr. Myron Dilanian Milton Mardirosian Ms. Gayle M. Yapchaian Mrs. Aurora Dillon Ms. Ora Margosian Mr. Michael Yapchaian Augustine and Servart DiRubio Zareh and Hasmig Maserejian Miss Anna Yeshilian Edward R. and Ann Garabedian Gladys and Anna Medzorian Mrs. Arlene Young Mrs. Lillian Garbouchian Ms. Alice K. Mellian Arra and Amy Zeytoonian Mrs. Marjorie Garjian Mr. Edward and Julie Mesrobian Total: $43,470 Mrs. Mary George Mr. Charles Metjian and Family Donald and Marie Gulbankian Mrs. Helen Mosesian 16 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008

CHRISTMAS OFFERING (Y UGHAKIN )

Mary-Ann K. Hagopian Charles and Margaret Nigohsian Jacob and Mary F. Hagopian Virginia Ohanian Sarah A. Hajenlian Azadouhi Ohannesian Arsalus Abalian Gail Haroutunian Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ohannessian Cynthia Aghamianz Marilyn Hollisian Ohannessian Family Talin Agopyan Zevart M. Hollisian Shirley Onanian Mr. and Mrs. John Ahigian Henry and Susan Hovanasian Garo Ozcan Lori Ajamian Mary and Margaret Hovnanian Anthony V. and Christine Parnagian Esposito Roseann Akopov Richard and Nancy Hovsepian Harry and Hripsime Parsekian Alice Albertian Bertha and Carol Hoyen Edward and Marlene Paul Sarah M. Alexander Michael and Jean Hutchison Jacob and Audrey Pilibosian Rev. Arakel and Yn. Natasha Aljalian Mari Imirziyan Gary K. Pogharian Kenneth and Lauren Alperin Sr. Margaret Janikian Valentine and Hilda Pogharian Harry and Azniv Amiralian Charles and Laura Janikian Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Prendergast Helene E. Andreassian Mary and Eleanor Janjanian Shirley and Bill Purcell Nancy Ansbigian Richard and Lucy Jelladian Donnarose Russian Agri Mr. and Mrs. Fred Apsokardos Dr. and Mrs. C. Robert Jingozian Siran Salibian Arthur and Rose Arakelian Mary, Annie, Dorothy, Arthur and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Samuelian Robert M. Assarian and Mrs. Lucine Tashjian John Family Robert Sanasarian Nishan and Margrit Atinizian Sona Johnston Kathryn and Charles Saraf, Jr. Anoush Balian Nerses Joubanian Herika Sarafian Vahan, Sylvia and Lillian Barmakian Harry and Priscilla Kachadorian Keri Sarajian and Rick Stratton Rose D. Barsamian Leon W. Kachadorian Helen Sarkisian Lucy and Anna Bedirian Harry A. Kalajian, Jr. Archalouys Sarkissian Paul and Marion Bedrosian Lenore Karaian Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Seferian Margaret Bejian Rose Kasabian Marlene Seferian Mr. and Mrs. George Berejik Evelyn Kashgagian Edward Seffilian Mary Bergoudian Glen and Diane Kashgegian Alma and Paul Shagoury Don and Sunny Boghosian Siran Kassabian Marianne Shahlamian Sarkis and Diane Bogosian Andrew and Janice Kavjian Norma Shooshan Violet Boodaghian, M.D. Jeanette M. Keljik Arlene Stepanian Felt Gail, Edrina and David Boroyan Marlin R. Keshishian Mr. and Mrs. Charles Surabian Jack and Miriam Boyajian Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Keumurian Stanley, Lori, Jennifer and Stephen Tagarelis Edward and Mary Brewster George Kevorkian Mae and Leo Takoushian Helen Chickering Arshalous and Tom Kezerian Sara, Denise and Vahey Takvorian Jack and Louise Chinian Berdj and Margaret Kiladjian Hratch and Sara Tashjian Michael Dasho Angela Krikorian Parnagian Gloria E. Tatarian Karen Dederyan Arakel and Sheila Krikorian Mr. and Mrs. Haig Tekeyan Susan Deranian John D. and Sandra A. Lewis Valerie Tersakian Pamela Dibella Rose Magarian Diana Topjian Myron Dilanian Berj and Meline Manoukian Maryann Tutunjian Jack and Eliz Dilsizian Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Maranian and Family Wendell and Lillian Wilson Nazaret Dirinian Lucy Mardirosian Mr. and Mrs. John and Zara Yalenezian Amanda and Marilyn Dodd Ora Margosian Michael G. Yapchaian Harry and Charlotte Eordekian Varujan H. and Vivian Masrof Gayle M. Yapchaian Anna Garabedian Gladys and Ann Medzorian Sesag Yerganian Anoush Garabedian Louise Mihovan Arlene Young Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garabedian Edward and Diana Minasian Zakarian Family Marjorie Garjian Helen V. Mosesian Nuris Zekiyan Arshag Gechijian Dr. John and Claire Musserian Anahid Zerdelian Mary George Donald Myers Dorothy Zeytoonian Donald and Marie Gulbankian Ann Nahabedian Samuel and Louise Zouranjian Edward and Nancy Guleserian Gloria and Eleanor Najarian Total: $7,815 Helen Hagopian James H. Najarian LO#S • ":TROUAR / MART 2008 17

Mariam Zakarian Edmund Aznavorian Jan Ugur Eskici Mr. and Mrs. Sam Zouranjian Virginia T. Childs Elizabeth Garabedian Mary Divrigian Mr. and Mrs. Istepan Gigiyan Total $2,690 Pamela Talanian McGrath Varujan Gulderian In Lieu of Flowers Norman Papken Guleserian Ralph and Lucy Talanian Mihran Guler October 31, 2007 Scott S. Zouranjian Janet Hanzatian Antranik Helvadjian Peter J. and Gladys Abidian Total: $500 Manus Ipek Rev. Fr. Shahe Marta (Malatian) Di Benedetto Vartan and Guluson Ishkhanian and Yn. Mary Altounian December 8, 2007 Jambazian Family Gregory and Elysa Altounian Siranoush Kassabian Harry and Azniv Amiralian Di Benedetto, Malatian Hagop and Solair Kaya AMVETS Post 41 and Allen Families Kevork Kaya Domenic and Joan Antonellis Paul and Susan Abdalian Markar and Anita Kaya Nick and Marion Avtges Rose Agahigian The following donations have been received with appreciation by Murat Kaya Family Kim Bakarian-Gaynor Roseann Akopov (Menendian) St. James Armenian Apostolic Church. May God bless the souls of Sarkis Kaya Family Mary Bergoudian and Dr. Kim Mrs. Yaster Alabachian Dan and Sungul Lake our dearly departed and give comfort to their families. and Susan Hazarvartian Family Hagop and Marsha Alabachian Murat Magzelci Karen Dederyan and Family Sima Manciliki Haig and Donna Deranian Richard and Adrenna Antreasian Eva Markarian Julie Ganjian Madeline and Arshag Derderian Susan Atamian Avedis Tatian Krikor Maserejian Arshag Gechijian Ann (Anoosh) Drouin Rose Babaian October 12, 2007 Garo Masrof and Family Krikor Gennetian Mike, Joy, and Liam Foley Marilyn and Richard Bazarian Baruyer Mirican Mr. and Mrs. Kevork Steve and Margie Glikas David Gallagher Mena Bekarian Ohannes Ohanoglu and Endza Abdalian Dr. and Mrs. Nishan Goudsouzian Lucia R. Gargano Mary Bergoudian Bonnie Okun Antranik and Lucie Aghdamlian Edward and Nancy Guleserian George Geraniotis Lucia Capodilupo Apraham and Serpouhi Osko Hovagim and Lucine Parseghian Doris and Stephen Hazerjian Dr. Vartan and Armen Ghugasian Angela Capodilupo Agavni Ozcan Estephan and Silva Parseghian Margaret Janikian Jeffrey and Virginia Gosdanian Ann (Anoosh) Drouin Robert Ozcan Soukias and Chake Takadjian Alice Janjigian Tad, Kelley, Ava, Charles, Kathryn Mr. & Mrs. Varujan and Ozcan Marisa and Missak Yazijian Ashod and Sona Jelalian and Luke Guleserian and Sara Durgerian Zadik Ozcan Total $300 Richard and Lucy Jelladian Edward and Nancy Guleserian Jeffrey and Virginia Gosdanian Harry and Hripsime Parsekian Dr. and Mrs. C. Robert Jingozian and Family Crosby and Marge Goshgarian Herika Sarafian Josephine Dostoomian Leon W. Kachadorian Charles Shahe and Joyce Edward and Nancy Guleserian Mihran and Yolen Sherikian October 29, 2007 Nora Kalajian Guleserian and Family and Family Gazaros and Helda Shirinian Mary Magosian Grace Kaloostian George Hartoutunian Charles and Joyce Guleserian Simpat and Cevahir Sirinoglu Carol Margosian George and Gladys Kaloostian Manoog and Isabel Heditsian and Family Varter and Isguhi Sirinoglu Philip Margosian Mr. and Mrs. Vartkes Leon W. Kachadorian John and Brenda Khederian Talin and Vatche Tazian Rose Barsamian and Elissa Karaian Alice Karagozian LaRocca Charles Krikorian Apet Torosian Mr. and Mrs. Khacher Dostoomian Rose Z. Karibian Dr. Parnag and Nancy Kasarjian Stefanie Madanian Mr. and Mrs. Himayak Torosian Ashod and Arline Dostoomian Queenie Keumurian Barry and Lois Kolgian Ora Margosian Kaspar, Grace, Gregory, Joyce and Charles Guleserian Kezerian Family John and Ida Kolligian Robert Melcon Mark and Haig Torosian Gloria Holland Paul and Gloria Khederian Rose Mamishian and Family Mr. and Mrs. John P. Mulkern Susan Torosian Leon W. Kachadorian John and Brenda Khederian Ora Margosian Vee, Nadine and Kirk Nahabedian Cornelis Vandongen Nadia Ann Karnik Charles D. Krikorian Sylvia Markarian Mr. and Mrs. Zohrab Orchanian Sirvart Vartanessian and Family Arthur A. Maranian, Sr. Sally and Jim Kulegian Robert E. Melcon Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pilibosian Angel Yapoudjian Ora Margosian Kurkjian Family Joe and Melanie Metz Norma and Michael Shooshan Garo and Aida Yavshayan Naomi (Thovmasian) Marsh Richard P. Madanjian Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Minasian Katherine Siranosian Kalust and Vartouhi Yildizyan and Family Alice Mallumian Robert Mirak Gregory and Linda Takvorian Murat Yuzlek and Family Mike Mennetta Rose Mamishian Vartoohie and Kirk Nahabedian Carlos and Nancy Taraktzian Setrek Yuzlek Louise Mihovan (Essayan) Lucy Mardirosian Albert and Anne Oskoian Michael G. Yapchaian Nuris Zekiyan and Acop Zeki Sal Pinchera Mary and Alfred Margosian Harry and Hripsime Parsekian Total: $1,562 Edward and Julie Mesrobian Total: $4,670 Sarkis and Elsie Sarkisian Vartkis and Dorothy Parsikian Serkiz Sahan Dick Santucci Alice K. Mellian Jack and Audrey Pilibosian Katherine Siranosian Lucy and Charlie Miner Rotary Club of Belmont December 28, 2007 Hrach and Varna Terlemezian Vartkes and Lucy Moushigian Ed and Lucy Sahagian Sarkis Abrahamian ADDITIONAL IN LIEU DONATIONS: Natalie Zakarian and Family Charles Sarkisian Bindu Agrawal Total $ 765 Dr. John and Claire Musserian Katherine Siranosian Karlo and Rose Ashchian Helen Onanian Ann Nahabedian Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ashchian Harry and Grace Surabian July 13, 2007 Mariam Avakian George Nalchian Richard, Ann and Talene Tarvezian Kirkor Askan October 2, 2007 Helen Nalchian Adrienne Tashjian Nishan and Margrit Atinizian Margaret M. Conrad Helen Nalchian Harry and Diana Adamian Charles D. Nargozian Diana Topjian Misak and Menes Ay Vee Agahigian Mr. and Mrs. Zaven Ohanian Michael G. Yapchaian Zadik Ay New Total: $2,585 Harry and Azniv Amiralian Andy and Bea Ohannessian Total $2,845 Elizabeth and Nisan Baba Mr. and Mrs. Edward Orchanian Garbis Baba Seroun “Sally” Krikorian Hamest Atamian August 3, 2007 Harry Avakian Edward Orchanian, Jr. Harry J. Jurjurian Tom and Linda Baker Carol and Jirair Babikyan Arthur and Louise Panosian November 19, 2007 Barsoumian Family Melvin and Elaine Rosenburg Dr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Baboian Harry and Hripsime Parsekian Vahan Kouyoumjian Ferdinand and Arline Baumeister Satenig C. Walden Mary Balyosian Harold and Gladys Partamian Rose Mamishian and Family New Total: $1,906 Mr. Louis and Ms. Marion Barsam Jack and Audrey Pilibosian Mr. and Mrs. George Najarian Eva and Rupen Baymus Rose Barsamian Marien Samuelian Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ohannessian Sarkis and Seta Besnilian Roger Krikorian Margaret Bazarian Robert Sanasarian Arthur and Louise Panosian Agop Bestepe Family August 14, 2007 Mary Bergoudian Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sarkisian and Family Seta and Richard Campbell Alice V. Janjigian Alice and Anthony Seferian Gabriela Canepa Don and Sunny Boghosian Mr. and Mrs. Edward New Total: $20,140 Mr. and Mrs. Chet Boyajian Marlene and Alan Seferian and Elaine Patapanian and Jorge D. Perez-Albela Leona Boyajian Ken Sheytanian Jay Patapanian Nadide Cenrel John A. Topjian Ed and Mary Brewster Norma and Michael Shooshan Jack and Audrey Pilibosian Avedis and Vilda Cimen August 22, 2007 Mary and John Cherkerzian Katherine Siranosian Kenneth and Diane Samuelian Erim and Gulten Cimen St. James Mr. and Mrs. Group Isya Cimen Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hodgkins Ciccarellie Family Marien Samuelian George and Aramene Sarkisian Marilyn Coughlin (Nargozian) Richard and Ann Tarvezian Agop and Sevim Cinar Total $470 New Total: $4,185 Raymond Davidian Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Topian Kaya Cinar Setrak and Paul Der Boghosian Isabelle, James, Vaughan Kirk Sayian Kirkor Cinar Eliza Kachadorian and Lily Totovian Family Degirmenci Family Arthur and Catherine November 2, 2007 September 17, 2007 Der Boghosian Richard and June Yacubian Donik Demir Bryan and Carol Talanian Norma and Michael Shooshan Areka DerKazarian Gayle M. Yapchaian Filyane, Ardash Michael Yapchaian Vaughn and David Sayian and Arpie Dilan Family New Total: $3,990 Jim and Sophie Eordekian Mary M. Sayian Shake Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. Raffi P. Yeghiayan Jak Eskici 18 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008

BYaouphtaivsembesen&BaptiCzed ihn rChirsismt. Alaleltuia ons AnWd theetwdod shianll bgecs ome one NOVEMBER 2007 October 21, 2007 John Armen Esserian and Jennifer Victoria Panosian Alex Melkon Kurkjian – November 24, 2007 Best Man: Armen J. Esserian Son of Levon Apgar and Tina Elizabeth Kurkjian Maid of Honor: Pamela Esserian Godparents: Gazaros and Helda Shirinian

Victoria Eva Sullivan – November 25, 2007 Son of David J. and Kristen E. Sullivan Godparents: Duane Cook and Lisa Murphy Christian Natanael Diaz – November 25, 2007 Funerals Son of Edinson and Taline Diaz May Christ Our God shed His Eternal Light upon Godparents: Chris and Tanya Akmezikyan the souls of our dearly departed. May God bless the souls of the Grayce Garine Rose Ferro – December 8, 2007 deceased and comfort the members of their families. Daughter of Joseph Anthony and Susan Ferro Godparents: Ari Davidian and Leah Ferro Kirk Sayian – November 2, 2007 Mary (Janikian) Hartunian – November 9, 2007 JANUARY 2008 Arkadiy Dadashyan – November 10, 2007 Garen Paul Sandler – January 5, 2008 Harry J. Jurjurian – November 19, 2007 Son of Daniel P. Sandler and Vera L. Iskandarian Godparents: Stephen Sandler and Seta Iskandarian Marta (Malatian) Di Benedetto – December 8, 2007 Aliana Nayiri-Anne D’Arrigo – January 5, 2008 Serkiz Sahan – December 28, 2007 Daughter of Chad and Alin D’Arrigo Godparents: Sevan Manciliki and Stacey Emond Rose Panzetta – January 9, 2008 Nicolas James Cardello – January 20, 2008 Shnorhig (Pambookian) Tavitian – January 16, 2008 Son of Armand and Sandra Cardello Godfather: Michael Beattie Louise Kevorkian – January 22, 2008

9th Annual St. James Open Golf Tournament

HOSTED BY: THE MEN’S CLUB OF ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH Monday, May 12th, 2008 • Oakley Country Club • Watertown, MA Schedule of Events Greens Fee ᮣ Rain or shine Early registration by May 5, 2008: $180 per person ᮣ Both men & women are welcome Payment received after May 5, 2008: $200 per person ᮣ Registration starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee includes: • 18 holes of golf ᮣ Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. • cart ᮣ Scramble Format – both men & women welcome • continental breakfast ᮣ First 144 paid registrations will be confirmed to play • lunch ᮣ Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided • dinner ᮣ Cocktails following golf Your donation to this golf tournament is tax deductible. ᮣ Dinner Banquet – Dinner only: $45 per person

For further information please contact: Harold Partamian at (781) 641-0002 LO#S • ":TROUAR / MART 2008 19

Calendar of Events (All events are at St. James unless otherwise noted) Thank You March 2008 Donations for “Looys” Friday, March 7 We thank the following for their generosity and their support Hye Cafe (Lenten Menu) of St. James and the publication of the Looys bi-monthly: Peter and Gladys Abidian $25 Thursday, March 13 – 7pm Harry and Estelle Barsamian $30 St. James Book Club. Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri Lillian K. Etmekjian $50 Friday, March 14 – 6:30 pm Alyce Gelenian $25 Mr. and Mrs. Dinner Meeting Donald and Marie Gulbankian $50 Saturday, March 16 Following Divine Liturgy Alice and Phyllis Hovenanian $50 Annual ACYOA Youth Day/Palm Sunday Banquet John, Elizabeth and Adrienne Kefeyan $25 Frank and Sally Keljik $100 Sunday, March 23 Following Divine Liturgy Isgouhi Khalarian $50 Women's Guild Easter Egg and Pastry Sale Lucy Mardirosian $25 Ann Nahabedian $25 Save the Dates! Zaven and Virginia Ohanian $20 Daniel Sandler and Vera Iskandarian $25 April 2008 On the occasion of the birth of their second son, Garen Paul Sandler Friday, April 4 Herika Sarafian $20 Hye Café Araxie Toomajian $25 Saturday, April 19 – 11 a.m. St. James Book Club Sunday, April 20 St. James 7th Annual Genocide Commemoration. A Special Thank You Reception to follow hosted by New Vision. to our dedicated group of volunteers, who lovingly respond to our call without hesitation to help us share the May 2008 news of our parish with our parishioners! Thank you! Friday, May 2 Hye Café Sunday, May 4 – Following Divine Liturgy PLEASE NOTE: There is an expense of approximately $3,000 Hello Ellis Island! Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Group for publishing and mailing each issue of the Looys . Any con - Monday, May 12 tributions sent to defray part of this cost are greatly appreci - St. James 9th Annual Golf Tournament. ated. Please use the form below to send your donation for this Hosted by St. James Men’s Club. purpose. Saturday, May 17 St. James Armenian Apostolic Church 2nd Armenian Foods from Around the World! 465 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 May 23-26 Annual Hye M’rtsoom Weekend. Hosted by St. James ACYOA Juniors. Donation for Looys in the Amount of $ ______Friday, May 30 Name: ______Hye Café Address: ______June 2008 Sunday, June 9 City ______State ____ Zip ______St. James Armenian Festival/Annual Picnic Please list occasion if any: ______July 2008 July 10-21, 2008 ______2nd St. James Pilgrimage to Armenia 20 LOOYS • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008

Parish Administrative DIOCESAN DELEGATES REQUIEM SERVICE/HOKEHANKISD Directory Edward Brewster Arrangements for Requiem Service, Altar Flowers and Karen Dederyan Candles should be made through the church office by WORSHIP HOURS Haig Deranian Thursday at noon. In accordance with the canons of the Sunday Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Nishan Goudsouzian Armenian Church, Requiem Services may not be performed Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Charles Guleserian on the five major feast days: Armenian Christmas, Easter, Wednesday Prayer Service 10:00 a.m. Jacob Pilibosian The Feast of the Transfiguration, The Feast of the Michael Yapchaian Assumption of the Mother of God, and The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. PA

Office Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to SUNDAY SCHOOL (EXT. 19) WEDDINGS Friday. Office closed Saturday and Sunday Marsha Alabachian, Superintendent Parishioners should contact the church office at least eight months in advance. A couple must contact St. James to PASTOR ST. SAHAG AND ST. MESROB confirm the availability of the Pastor and sanctuary prior to Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian ARMENIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL making any other arrangements. All weddings must follow Rectory: 6 Langdon Ave., Watertown, MA 02472 (EXT. 21) the Canons of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church and Email: [email protected] • H: (617) 923-8990 Dr. Sarkis Soukiasian, the laws of Massachusetts. In accordance with Diocesan Chairman, Board of Trustees discipline mandated by the Primate, all Sacraments must be ASSOC. PASTOR EMERITUS Marina Minasian, Superintendent administered in the church sanctuary. The couple must Rev. Fr. Arsen Barsamian meet with the Pastor at least once for pre-marital prepara - 53 Hill Road, Apt. 302, Belmont, MA 02478 LOOYS EDITORIAL BOARD tion and counseling. Weddings cannot be performed during H: (617) 484-2614 Fr. Arakel Aljalian, Fr. Arsen Barsamian, Great Lent or Holy Week, or on the five major feast days: St. James Office Staff, Yn. Natasha Aljalian Armenian Christmas, Holy Easter, The Feast of the PARISH COUNCIL and Alex Kalaydjian Transfiguration, The Feast of the Assumption of the Mother Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian, President of God, and The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Scott Kapilian, Chairman PASTORAL CARE: HOME AND K. Vasken Babigian, Vice Chairman HOSPITAL CLERGY VISITS John Musserian, Treasurer The clergy are always available and would FUNERALS Linda Sahagian, Secretary like to visit homebound and hospitalized Families should make arrangements with the funeral direc - Sandy Raphalian, Asst. Treasurer parishioners. If you or someone you know tor of their choice, who will contact the church office to Carol Babikyan, Asst. Secretary is ill or hospitalized and would like to be arrange the funeral service. Generally, St. James coordi - Sharon Bazarian visited, please call the church office at nates funerals with Bedrosian Funeral Home and Gail Boroyan (617) 923-8860. Please note: when asked Giragosian Funeral Home; both are located in Watertown Edward K. Kazanjian about your religion at a hospital, patients and are familiar with our Church traditions. Funerals may Edward Orchanian, Jr. should list themselves as “Armenian not be performed on religious holidays, major feast days, Ben Saraydarian Orthodox” or “Armenian” not “other.” Saturdays after 3:00 p.m., or on Sundays.

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