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WELCOME HOME!

n September 15th, we joyously celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, our annual ‘Homecoming Sunday.’ Our Sunday School held its opening day, with our St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Armenian School opening on Saturday, September 14th. Sunday SchoolO parents, teachers, and students gathered for an opening assembly before going to their classrooms, ready for a new year. After classes, students and families attended Divine Liturgy and witnessed the Antasdan and Basil Blessing service.

Following church services, parishioners and families enjoyed a special Homecoming Celebration for the entire parish. Children enjoyed inflatable attractions including a large indoor slide. We extend our gratitude to all of our volunteers for preparing the delicious soujoukh & eggs breakfast. Welcome Home to St. James! continued on page 2

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HOMECOMING SUNDAY FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019MEMBERSHIP REMINDER3

Be part of the important legacy that has been We gratefully acknowledge a generous charitable gift of left for us, and become a dues-paid member $26,097, received through the life insurance policy established today. If you are able, please also contribute by Jacob Pilibosian in support of St. James Armenian Church. to our Annual Appeal. Your participation This contribution will go toward Project 481, the purchase of counts and every contribution really does the former East Branch Library adjacent to the church. We express our deep gratitude to Jacob, and his wife Audrey Pilibosian, for their generous support of St. James throughout make a difference. the years.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FUND ESTABLISHED St. James gratefully acknowledges generous donations to establish the James Hagop Totovian Memorial Scholarship Fund. These contributions will allow St. James to award BECOME A MEMBER even more scholarship funds to our college students in the Membership gives you a voice in our parish coming years. We express our deep gratitude to the following contributors for their generosity: decision-making and leadership. Our goal is to have 100% participation – to have all HOMECOMING SUNDAY Vaughan & Lily Totovian - $5,500 parishioners become dues-paid members. Mark Totovian - $5,000 Just imagine what we could accomplish Sara Martinian - $1,000 together, for each other and the community at-large if each and every one of us made Paul Pogharian & Karen Timmermans - $500 the commitment to become a member. Additional donations given by: Valerie M. Day, Anahid Herosian, Kurt & Diane Herosian, Joseph Patoyan, Laura & Anthony Policano and Dianna Kinosian

We gratefully acknowledge a generous donation of $10,000 given by Nancy Hovsepian, in loving memory of her husband, CONTRIBUTE Richard A. Hovsepian. We express our deep gratitude to the Hovsepian family for their generosity. to our aNNUAL APPEAL Annual Appeal gifts directly support the We gratefully acknowledge a generous second donation of ministries and programs of our parish. Your $10,000 (totaling $20,000) given by Dorothy and Mary John, stewardship donations crate the opportunity in memory of their loved ones, Souren and Lucine Tashjian. to EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND EVERY DONATION We express our deep gratitude to the John family. This COUNTS – each one is gratefully accepted. contribution will go toward Project 481, the purchase of the former East Branch Library adjacent to the church.

Congratulations GIVE ONLINE DRTAD KRIKOR HAZARVARTIAN, son of Susan and Kim STJAMESWATERTOWN.ORG/SUPPORT-US/ Eric Hazarvartian, grandson of Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Did You Know? You can create an account and the late Nerses, graduated from North Andover High n School in June. Drtad is interested in pursuing a career in on our donation page and manage all your Hospitality and Tourism, with emphasis on Amusement donations in one place - even set up recurring Park Management. He was active in DECA for Business. or incremental donations over time. Currently, Drtad works as a Lead at Poncho Cantina, as part n Set up automated monthly donations of Sodexo Canobie Lake Amusement Park in Salem, NH. ST. JAMES BAZAAR CELEBRATES 72 YEARS Congratulations to all of our St. James This year’s bazaar featured our sincere thanks to all who volunteered and parishioners for an extremely successful traditional favorites, including the Super worked for months to prepare for the 72nd Annual St. James Bazaar, which took Raffle, $100 Raffle, Silent Auction, Sunday bazaar! Thank you also to the St. James place on October 18th and 19th! Thank School Bake Sale Booth, Attic Treasures as Church Office Staff and Custodial Staff. you to our St. James Parish Council, well as a new St. James Artisan Booth with Finally, thank you to all parishioners who chaired the 2019 Bazaar and the creative items handmade by members of and friends for attending! It was a joy to countless organizations and volunteers our Parish. see families and friends sitting together, who worked together in enthusiastic This all could not have been possible talking and catching up while enjoying support of our church to organize and without the dedication and devotion delicious Armenian food. Here’s to next plan a wonderful, enjoyable and exciting of all our parishioners, who lovingly year as we look forward to our 73rd weekend! came together for our church. We extend Annual Bazaar!

Sincere thanks to our Sponsors and Donors for their generosity in supporting this year’s Bazaar

“Home Market Foods” Steven Trimble & Andrea Koumjian Emma A. Oganova Cooked Perfect Brand and Alex & Karen Bejian Mark, Melissa & Eva Giragosian Arthur & Jbid Kostikian Robert & Debra Wodogaza the Atamian Family Edward DerKazarian Adrenna Antreasian Elaine Patapanian Jack S. Boyajian The Keljik Family Leon Kachadorian Karen Jewett Watertown Savings Bank Mark Kavonian, Kelly Lignos & their children Marilyn Papazian Kaigham Gabriel Daniel & Stephanie in Loving Memory of Mike & Anita Assarian Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home Inc. Mariam Kavonian Bedros & Silvia Glorighian Giragosian Family Funeral Home Inc. Michael & Florence Bahtiarian Debra Boyajian William & Silva MacMillan Michael & Sonya Shooshan Jean Shapazian Righellis George Patrick Yeghyayan Open Wings Child Care Center Marilyn Mozian Audrey Pilibosian & Family Vilma Cimenian - Play & Learn Family Toros & Gladys Moushigian in Loving Memory of Jack Pilibosian Childcare Dr. Karen Koumjian Carl & Rachel Boloyan Arpie Maksoudian Highgas June Yacubian Denise Bogosian & Michael Casella Carl Surabian Diana Topjian Mitchell Garabedian David & Miriam Horton in Loving Memory of Arpi Avakian Rami & Aline Said Peggy Sahagian-Moriarty & Jack Pilibosian

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR $100 First Place – Suzanne MacMillan Fifth Place – Jack Markarian Second Place – George Haroutiounian Sixth Place – Seth Derderian Third Place – Bill MacMillan Early Bird – Florence Bahtiarian RAFFLE WINNERS Fourth Place – Jack Markarian ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 5

ST. JAMES BAZAAR CELEBRATES 72 YEARS

Emma A. Oganova Mark, Melissa & Eva Giragosian Robert & Debra Wodogaza Adrenna Antreasian Jack S. Boyajian Karen Jewett Marilyn Papazian Mike & Anita Assarian Bedros & Silvia Glorighian VIEW MORE PHOTOS AT STJAMESWATERTOWN.SMUGMUG.COM Debra Boyajian Jean Shapazian Righellis Marilyn Mozian Toros & Gladys Moushigian Dr. Karen Koumjian June Yacubian Diana Topjian Arpi Avakian 6 LOOYS NEWSLETTER | FALL 2019

CELEBRATING THE 88TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PARISH

VARTAVAR

On Sunday July 28th, parishioners came to church to attend Divine Liturgy and celebrate one of the most important Feast Days in the Armenian Church – the Feast of the Transfiguration. We’d like to thank everyone who attended our 2nd Annual Vartavar Celebration, including our wonderful Watertown Fire Department! Children waited for the countdown before launching hundreds of water balloons and buckets of water in our effort to replicate the ancient Armenian tradition. All ages joined in the fun! An inflatable water slide, ice cream, and other games provided additional opportunities for fun on the hot summer day. Thank you to Linda Sahagian for sponsoring the ice cream truck. What a fun, joyous, uplifting (and very wet!) celebration! Thank you to all who attended and volunteered! So much fun was had by all! ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 7

ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH CORDIALLY INVITES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO OUR ANNUAL NAME DAY BANQUET CELEBRATING THE 88TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PARISH

HONORING PARISHIONERS OF THE YEAR HRIPSIME PARSEKIAN

and LESLIE CRISTELLO

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019

10 AM DIVINE LITURGY. BANQUET TO FOLLOW IN KELJIK HALL CHARLES MOSESIAN CULTURAL AND YOUTH CENTER. $45 PER PERSON; $15 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER BEEF TENDERLOIN DINNER SERVED WITH SALAD, MEZZE, AND DESSERT.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY DECEMBER 9, 2019 ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ONLY. TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. RESERVE TICKETS AT WWW.STJAMESWATERTOWN.ORG

Սբ. Յակոբ Հայաստանեայց Առաքելական Եկեղեցի St. James Armenian Apostolic Church 465 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, Massachusetts (617) 923-8860 |www.stjameswatertown.org | [email protected] 8 LOOYS NEWSLETTER | FALL 2019 A JOURNEY TO OUR HOMELAND

rom June 28 - July 10, 32 pilgrims took part in the Pilgrims soared high over the incredible Vorotan River Gorge 7th St. James Pilgrimage to Armenia. The pilgrims to arrive at the breathtaking Tatev Monestary – founded in experienced all facets of Armenia by praying in its the 4th century, nestled at the top of the plateau. The group churches, visiting many of the important historical also traveled to Gyumri – Armenia’s second largest city and sites, taking in cultural programs, and visiting the site of the devastating earthquake in 1988. There, they F communities and schools. spent time volunteering at Debi Arach Children’s Center, The group started the pilgrimage with an emotional visit painting classrooms, distributing toothbrushes and supplies to the Dzidzernagapert Armenian Genocide Memorial and to the children, and fitting them with Toms shoe donations. Genocide museum, where they prayed at the eternal flame, It was truly rewarding to play a small role in giving back to remembering our sainted Holy Martyrs. They also visited our homeland. Pilgrims were also touched by their visit to the and saw the beauty of the items in the Madenataran (one of Eastern Diocesan Fund For Armenian Relief (FAR) Children’s the richest repositories of ancient Armenian manuscripts and Center, where they spent time with, and were deeply moved by, books in the world). the beautiful children there. Over the next 10 days, the pilgrimage included visits to Lake One of the highlights of the Pilgrimage was the visit Sevan, Hagharzin monastery, Saghmosavank - a 13th century to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, where pilgrims monastery perched on the edge of the Kasakh River Gorge, worshipped and participated in the Divine Liturgy. Pilgrims and Oshagan, the final resting place of Mesrob Mashdotz who had the honor and opportunity to have an audience with His invented the Armenian alphabet. Pilgrims travelled to idyllic Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Dilijan - known as the “Switzerland of Armenia”, visiting the Armenians. His Holiness welcomed and shared his blessings quaint town and exploring its artisan shops. They visited St. with the group. He commended the pilgrims for making the Hripsime and St. Gayane churches, and also the 13th century pilgrimage to Armenia and engaged in warm dialogue with the monastery Geghard (Գեղարդ), where the “geghard” or the group, answering questions about the mission and works of spear that pierced the side of Christ had been kept. Pilgrims Holy Etchmiadzin. prayed and sang hymns inside the monastery, and visited Khor The pilgrims departed from Armenia feeling stronger Virap, where they descended the ladder into “the pit” of St. in faith, more appreciative of the beauty and history of our Gregory and were able to see Mount Ararat up close. language and culture, and with conviction to help and to return For the first time, our Pilgrimage included a tour aboard to Armenia. the Wings of Tatev – the longest aerial tramway in the world. ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 9

ST. SAHAG AND ST. MESROB ARMENIAN SCHOOL Սբ. Յակոբ Եկեղեցիի հիմնադրութեան օրերէն եւ անկէ առաջ ալ, մեր նախորդները - որոնք հեռատես եւ հայրենասէր հայեր էին, սքանչելի SOME THOUGHTS FROM OUR գաղափարը ունեցած են հիմնելու եւ կանգուն պահելու Սբ. Սահակ եւ Սբ. Մեսրոպ շաբաթօրեայ վարժարանը որ 90-է աւելի տարիներու GROUP’S YOUNGEST MEMBER վրայ հայերէն լեզու կը սորվեցնէ նորահաս սերունդին: Դպրոց մը պահելը, ըլլայ ան շաբաթօրեայ կամ ամէնօրեայ ինքնին դժուար գործ My name is Liam Parsekian, I’m 11 years old, մըն է, բայց մեր վարժարանի պարագային, անիկա մաքառում մըն է from Milton MA, and I would like to share օտարացումի դէմ: Այս շաբաթօրեայ դպրոցը կ՛ապաւինի հայերէն լեզուի what I liked about my Armenia trip. The հիացողներուն օգնութեան եւ քաջալերանքին: first thing that I liked were the people in our group. They were happy and fun, and loved Our St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Armenian School focuses on Western learning about the history of Armenia just Armenian instruction for our children and youth who are 3 years like me. Another thing I liked was meeting of age and older. The mission of our Armenian School is to provide the Catholicos. I got a wonderful picture Armenian language, culture, music and history classes for our with him, and he even blessed me - it was children and youth. Classes are held on Saturday mornings at St. one of the best things I had ever done. I also James. Programs are available from pre-school to 8th grade. loved climbing up a hill to get some obsidian. There were many other amazing experiences, We encourage all children and youth to register! For more information such as going to the Armenian rug factory, and inquiries, please contact the Church office at [email protected] visiting several of the oldest churches in the or 617.923.8860. world, going to Garni Temple and visiting a children’s orphanage where we gave many gifts, and painted many walls, to make the school look nicer. Perhaps my biggest highlight was the experience that I had at the Bazaar with my parents and Grampa Harry, where we bought several gifts and paintings for our house and made many new friends where we exchanged addresses and phone numbers to stay in touch. I hope to go back someday soon. 10 LOOYS NEWSLETTER | FALL 2019

ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍ ԾՆԱՒ ԵՒ ՅԱՅՏՆԵՑԱՒ CHRIST IS BORN AND REVEALED AMONG US

ՊԱՇՏԱՄՈՒՆՔԻ ԺԱՄԱՆԱԿԱՑՈՅՑ CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE

ԵՐԵՔՇԱԲԹԻ, ԴԵԿՏԵՄԲԵՐ 24, 2019 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2019 ՔՐԻՍՄԸՍԻ ՅԱՅՏԱԳԻՐ (Անգլերէն) Musical Prelude — 6:30 P.M. Երեկոյեան ժամը 6:30 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE (in English)—7:00 P.M. Հիւրասիրութիւն Reception to follow. All are welcome.

ԿԻՐԱԿԻ ԱՌԱՒՈՏԵԱՆ, ՅՈՒՆՈՒԱՐ 5, 2020 SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 5, 2020 Առաւոտեան Ժամերգութիւն — ժամը 10։00 Morning Service: 10:00 A.M. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ ԵՐԵԿՈՅԵԱՆ, ՅՈՒՆՈՒԱՐ 5, 2020 SUNDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5, 2020 Ճրագալոյց Սբ. Ծննդեան եւ Աստուածայայտնութեան Eve of the Feast of the Nativity and Baptism of Տեառն Մերոյ Յիսուսի Քրիստոսի Our Lord Jesus Christ (Jrakalooyts) Երեկոյեան Ժամերգութիւն եւ Evening Service and Reading of ընթերցում Սբ. Գրոց — ժամը 4։00 Scriptures (in Armenian)—4:00 P.M. (Սբ. Սահակ եւ Սբ. Մէսրոպ Հայ Դպրոցի (Readings by St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian School աշակերտութեան կողմէ) students) Սուրբ Պատարագ — Երեկոյեան ժամը 5։00 Divine Liturgy—5:00 P.M. Տնօրհնէք եւ ապա հիւրասիրութիւն Home Blessing and Reception to follow

ԵՐԿՈՒՇԱԲԹԻ, ՅՈՒՆՈՒԱՐ 6, 2020 MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020 Տօն Սբ. Ծննդեան եւ Աստուածայայտնութեան Feast of the Nativity and Baptism of Տեառն Մերոյ Յիսուսի Քրիստոսի Our Lord Jesus Christ Ժամերգութիւն — Առաւօտեան ժամը 8։00 Morning Service — 8:00 A.M. Սուրբ Պատարագ — ժամը 10։00 Divine Liturgy—10:00 A.M. Ջրօրհնէք ի յիշատակ Service of the Blessing of Water in Յիսուս Քրիստոսի Մկրտութեան remembrance of Our Lord’s Baptism ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 11

PLEASE NOTE: This year, the Feast of the Nativity falls on a Monday, and the Eve of the Feast falls on a Sunday. Because of this occurrence, Divine Liturgy on Sunday, January 5th will be celebrated in the evening, with only Morning Service on Sunday morning. The canons of the Armenian Church forbid celebrating more than one Liturgy on the same altar in the same church, in the course of the same day. Armenian Church fathers provide this explanation: There is one Christ, who was crucified on one cross – the symbol of which is the holy altar. Also, the celebrant of the Liturgy represents one Christ, head of the Church.

ԾԱՆՕԹՈՒԹԻՒՆ Այս տարի, Ծննդեան տօնը կը զուգադիպի Երկուշաբթի, Յունուար 6–ին. Այդ պատճառաւ ալ Սբ. Ծննդեան պատարագ պիտի մատուցուի Երկուշաբթի առտու, իսկ Կիրակի առտու՝ միայն ժամերգութիւն եւ երեկոյեան Ճրագալոյցի պա- GIVING TREE տարագ, որովհետեւ նոյն օրը նոյն սեղանին վրայ եւ նոյն եկեղեցւոյ մէջ մեկէ աւելի պատարագներու During this Christmas season, we invite you to visit մատուցում արգիլուած է համածայն եկեղեցւոյ our Giving Tree, filled with wishes coordinated by կանոններուն: Ըստ այսմ կայ մէկ Քրիստոս, որ My Brother’s Keeper, a charity in Easton, MA. խաչուեցաւ մէկ խաչի վրայ, որուն խորհրդանիշն է Take a hanging tag from the tree, and shop for եկեղեցւոյ Սբ. Խորանը: Իսկ պատարագ մատուցող հոգեւորականը կը ներկայացնէ մէկ Քրիտսոսը՝ your person! Purchase either the suggested gift, or եկեղեցւոյ գլուխը: one that corresponds to the person’s information. New clothing is also welcome.

Drop your gift off under the tree (UNwrapped or in a gift bag), with the label attached, by Sunday, December 15th.

The items on the tag are a ‘wish list’, and meant to be a guide for the giver—you may give one or more gifts, as you are able—all gifts received are processed by My Brother’s Keeper upon receipt, and they ensure that each person receives the same amount of gifts.

General gifts and gift cards are also accepted— TUESDAY just place your new, unwrapped item under the DECEMBER 24, 2019 tree. Items can be for children or adults—toys, household items, clothing, gift cards—all are Musical Prelude 6:30 p.m. welcome and appreciated by the families. Candlelight Service 7:00 p.m. (In English) Thank you for your love and generosity this Reception to Follow Christmas season. ALL ARE WELCOME 12 LOOYS NEWSLETTER | FALL 2019

ACYOA FALL NEWS The fall season kicked off with our ACYOA Juniors Open youth from throughout the Diocese attended the weekend’s House, where we welcomed many new members and got to events. know one another! We had a wonderful turnout, and we are Congratulations to our trophy winners - Nathan Kefeyan excited to welcome so many new members to our ACYOA. - 1st Place Advanced Chess, and Shant Cimenian, who won the In October, our Juniors traveled to Pennsylvania to Boys’ Sportsmanship Award! participate in the October Junior Sports Weekend, hosted We look forward to the upcoming months, as we enjoy at Camp Kweebec by St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Church in social outings, meetings, service projects, and Christmas Wynnewood, PA. Accompanied by our Youth Minister Maria celebrations. Derderian and ACYOA Senior Allen Ackan, who served as New members are always welcome! For information coach and chaperone throughout the weekend, our youth about joining the ACYOA, please contact Youth Minister Maria enjoyed sports competitions, dances in the evening, and Derderian at [email protected]. additional activities including bonfires and ziplining. Over 200

TO VOTE: STOP BY ANY BRANCH AND FILL OUT A PAPER BALLOT FOR “ST. JAMES ACYOA” ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 13

DO YOU HAVE A WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNT? CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE ST. JAMES ACYOA 1ST PLACE WINNER WINS $15,000!

It’s time to vote for your favorite community organization in the Watertown Savings Bank Customer Choice Awards! WSB President Brett Dean has announced that this year, $150,000 will be distributed among local non-profits in the Bank’s 24th Annual Customer Choice Awards in honor of the Bank’s 150th Anniversary in 2020.

TO VOTE: STOP BY ANY BRANCH AND FILL OUT A PAPER BALLOT FOR “ST. JAMES ACYOA” VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO VOTE – PLEASE TYPE IN “ST. JAMES ACYOA” www.watertownsavings.com/community/customer-choice-awards Thank you for your support! 14 LOOYS NEWSLETTER | FALL 2019

ST. JAMES 6TH PILGRIMAGE TO

JERUSALEMAUGUST 20 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Registration is now open for our 6th Parish Pilgrimage to Jerusalem! This 12-day trip will feature tours of the most well-known sites in the Holy Land as we walk in the footsteps of Our Lord. Join us as we visit the Armenian Quarter, Bethlehem, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Sea of Galilee, and more. Full details to follow. All are welcome to join. Please contact Tina Panian at [email protected] to request a brochure, or with any questions regarding the trip. For online registration, please visit www.eo.travel/stjames CHRISTMAS YUGHAKIN

Remember St. James during this holy burning lanterns in church; however, season with a Christmas offering. It is we do have other essential operating customary in the Armenian Church expenses. As we celebrate the birth of to provide Yughakin (meaning “price our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, let us of oil”) especially around the feasts of remember and continue in the custom Christmas and Easter. In early times, of Yughakin, so we can keep our “oil- each local church community would burning lanterns” always burning and donate money specially earmarked our doors always open at St. James. towards the purchase of oil, which Yughakin donations may be made in the would keep the lanterns burning and church office, via the envelopes that will ultimately the doors open of the church. be mailed out to parishioners, or online Of course, today we do not have oil- at www.stjameswatertown.org. ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 15

SUNDAY SPROUTS One of the happiest places at St. James is our Sunday Sprouts room! Our Sunday Sprouts year is underway, and our Sprouts Yellow Room has been full of the joys and smiles of new and returning children! Children have worked on crafts, had free and outdoor play, read stories, listened to music, and learned at an age -appropriate level about God and His love. They also make short visits to the church sanctuary to take in the sights and sounds of Divine Liturgy, and more!

WELCOME! THANK YOU! We are so happy to welcome Ms. Anna Kupelian and We express our deepest and most sincere thanks to Ms. Svetlana Vehapetian as the new Co-Directors Reena Panian, who has headed our Sunday Sprouts of our Sunday Sprouts program! Digin Anna and program for several years, to Mary Cimen who has Digin Svetlana are currently preschool teachers at the been with us in Sprouts every Sunday for many years, Preschool at the St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary and to Lori Shirinian who joined Sprouts in her Sunday School in Watertown and have been teachers in our School service year. Each of them will be moving on due St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian School. They are to school and other commitments. We are so grateful to warm, loving, engaging, and wonderful and we are so each of them for loving all of the children in their care glad to have them leading our Sprouts program. We are and for making Sunday Sprouts a loving, warm, and also so happy to welcome back Miss Sabrina Raposo. wonderful environment for so many years! Thank you Our children love Miss Sabrina and we are thankful to Reena, Mary, and Lori! have her with us once again this year.

If you would like to learn more about our Sunday Sprouts program please feel free to call Yn. Natasha at 617-686-4543 or email [email protected], or speak with Digin Anna or Digin Svetlana on Sunday mornings. We look forward to an exciting year in Sunday Sprouts and having your child Come Grow With Us! SUNDAY SCHOOL ur Sunday School is off to an excellent start. This worked on many projects, including our Stewardship Sunday year, the focus of our Sunday School is connecting where they cared for God’s earth and our St. James home by students to one another, with their teachers, families, creating outdoor and indoor gardens. and members of our St. James family. Our church Thank you to all of our teachers and service year student O is the living body of Christ and we are focusing on assistant teachers for your devotion to our children and youth, strengthening our body in love, learning, and fellowship. and helping them learn and grow in faith. We thank you for Our teachers and students are engaging in different ways in giving of your time, and for your love and commitment to our all of our classes, students are participating in activities (in church, students, and families. their classrooms and around the church campus), and they are Our Sunday School Bazaar team, led by Marsha Alabachian learning in new and interactive ways. and Laura Bresnee, and with the help of our students and Our Sunday School year started with Homecoming Sunday families, again outdid themselves with a truly spectacular in September. We’ve also had a Youth Sunday, which included Sunday School Bake Sale booth at our Annual Bazaar. Thank a youth sermon and our new tradition of families reading the you all for your contribution to the Bazaar and your support of day’s Scripture readings in Church. Our students have already our parish. ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 17

If you would like to learn more about our Sunday School program please feel free to call Yn. Natasha at 617-686-4543 or email [email protected], or stop by and see us on Sunday morning.

SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 Sunday School Christmas Nativity Pageant FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 3rd Annual Family Christmas Movie Night! 18 LOOYS NEWSLETTER | FALL 2019

ST. JAMES ARTISANS GROUP CONTINUES PLANS

Our newly formed Arts & Crafts group items laying around the house, please is off to a wonderful start! Through the consider donating them to the group. collaborative work and contributions of so ● Lanterns with glass sides many, we ran a busy booth at this year’s ● Silverware (silver plated) Bazaar, in support of St. James. ● Shadow-box frames Whether you are creative or not, come and ● Miniature Christmas figurines or wooden join in on the fun and meet some new faces. doll house furniture. Beginning Jan 23rd, the St. James Artisans ● Partially used art supplies group will meet on the 3rd Thursday of ● Sewing notions, buttons, odd pieces of each month from 6:30 - 9:00pm. All are trim, etc... welcome, and feel free to bring a friend. ● Battery operated twinkle lights.

This year, we will work on some up-cycling We hope to see you all there! For questions, projects. So if you have any of the following contact [email protected]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 2020 HYE CAFÉ DATES JANUARY 10 (Christmas Themed) MARCH 6 FOOD / FUN / FELLOWSHIP APRIL 17 (Lenten)

Hye Café resumed after its summer break on September 20th with MAY 15 one of our largest Hye Café’s with over 350 friends filling Keljik Hall, SEPTEMBER 18 enjoying delicious food, fellowship and live Armenian music. Our NOVEMBER 13 last Hye Café of the year took place on November 8th. Mark your calendars for a special Christmas themed Hye Café on January 10th! Reservations may be made for HYE CAFÉ continues to be a success, thanks to our amazing volunteer parties of 6 or more by team. Thank you to all volunteers and ACYOA members who give calling the church office. their time and talents to make this monthly gathering a success! New Doors open at 6:15pm volunteers are always welcome! If you would like to join our Hye Dinner is served at 6:30pm. Café team please contact Linda Sahagian at [email protected]. ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 19

ST. JAMES MEN’S CLUB

he 20th Annual St. James Open Golf Tournament In November, we welcomed George Aghjayan, the Director took place on a hot summer day this past August of the Armenian Historical Archives and the chair of the 19th at the newly renovated Oakley Country Club. Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Central Committee Co-Chaired by Ron Tashjian and Dick Janjigian, of the Eastern United States. His primary area of focus is the over 100 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of golfing, demographics and geography of western Armenia as well as a followed by a dinner, raffle, and silent auction. keen interest in the hidden Armenians living there today. The Thank you to the planning committee, all golfers, topic of his presentation for the evening was DNA Testing and T sponsors, and donors for a wonderful event! Reconnecting Family Ruptured by Genocide. The St. James Men’s Club meets the first Monday of every Our December meeting will be held on Monday, December month, except July and August. At each meeting, we have an 2nd with guest speaker Christopher Bator. Social Hour (mezza) outstanding speaker and a complete dinner, consisting of full begins at 6:15 pm, and dinner begins at 7:00 pm. $17 per person. mezza tables, losh kebab, kheyma, pilaf, salad and dessert. All meetings take place in the Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center’s Keljik Hall. The speaker for our October meeting was internationally recognized public health expert and the former Dental Director of the City of Boston, Dr. Myron Allukian Jr. His presentation We welcome new members. was titled: Healthy is Wealthy: How to Live a Healthy and For more information, please contact Longer Life. The evening included a discussion about health care in the United States with an emphasis on what determines [email protected]. good or poor health and the impact on our lives by the US Ladies are welcome. health care system and big business. TO ALL THE WOMEN AND MEN OF ST. JAMES

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you – for all of your help in choereg, exquisite manti and popular apricot squares and mini- coming faithfully week after week since July through the St. gata/nazook, among a few of the twenty or more delicacies James Bazaar, sometimes two to four times a week! Our success we offered. Given the season we are entering, we wish you was due to your dedication, commitment and enthusiasm a Wonderful Christmas, a Joyous New Year and a Blessed while working together and sharing your expertise and Armenian Christmas! stories! We couldn’t have done it without you! Special thanks to Hripsime Parsekian, Ruth Harutunian, and Leslie Cristello Yours in Faith and Fellowship! for taking on the leadership of our tourshi, yalanchi, delicious Nancy Kassabian, Chairperson

UPCOMING EVENT: JANUARY 8 - ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY, DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 21

On July 15th, we enjoyed a wonderful parish night out at Fenway Park, complete with a Red Sox victory over the Toronto Blue Jays! Stay tuned for more parish fellowship outings in the future.

Women’s Guild Christmas and Giving Party

Wednesday, December 18, 6 p.m. Delicious Chinese Buffet and Desserts: $20 WE ARE HONORING MESROB MASHDOTZ INSTITUTE GABRIEL’S DAY OF KINDNESS! Please bring a new unwrapped toy for Children’s Hospital and/or The Fall 2019 semester at Mesrob Mashdotz Institute started on Monday, September 30, 2019 with 37 enthusiastic Items for Women’s Shelter (warm socks, toiletries, hats, warmers, etc.) students. To date that number has increased to 43, of whom 20 are new students! Once again, our Festive Christmas Sweater Contest will take place! MUSIC, PRIZES, SURPRISE GUESTS! We have 6 adult Armenian classes; 3 meeting Monday nights RSVP NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 11 & 3 meeting Wednesday nights. For those who have interest [email protected] or 781-322-0029 in the program, please e-mail Annie at anniechekijian@msn. com OR call 617-489-5984. Please Join Us for a Fun, Giving Evening! Annie Chekijian, Administrator Open to All 22 LOOYS NEWSLETTER | FALL 2019

The following donations have been received with appreciation by St. James Armenian Apostolic Church. May God bless the souls of our dearly departed and give comfort to their families.

CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH Holly Nahigian Robert & Stephanie Brackett Rev. Fr. Yeprem & Yn. Judy EORDEKIAN Frank Nahigian & Judy Mills Edward Brewster Kelegian July 13, 2019 Berj & Virginia Najarian Robert Burns Gloria Khederian Sophie Eordekian Tanya L. Ohanian Sheryl Burns John & Brenda Khederian Diana Adamian Arthur & Louise Panosian Frank J. Chiara, Jr. Lois Kolgian Rose Arakelian Harry & Hripsime Parsekian Commonweath Financial Group Michele Kolligian Dianne Babikian Jack & Audrey Pilibosian Council of Armenian Executives Mr. & Mrs. John Kolligian Barbara L. Baljian Shirlee & Bill Purcell Ed & Ann Danielson Paul & Ann Korian Richard & Marilyn Bazarian Edward & Barbara Reardon Karen J. Dederyan Diane Kouyoumjian Hagop & Stella Bekarian John & Nina Sahagian Dr. Kenneth Demerjian Mary Kupjian Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Claudine & Matthew Sahagian George & Dottie Elanjian Aracse Kurkjian & Family Robert & Stephanie Brackett Kenneth & Diane Samuelian Harry Eordekian Papken & Jill Maksoudian Mary & John Cherkerzian Marien Samuelian Mike & Joy Foley Louise Maranian Virginia Deranian Leon & Marion Semonian Edward & Ann Garabedian Lucy Mardirosian Susan M. Deranian John & Michele Simourian Lisa & Anthony Gardner Zareh & Hasmig Maserejian Ed DerKazarian Anna & Gary Takessian Charles Gazarian Ross Mayer Diane M. Devlin Walter G. Vartanian Ara & Pamela Gechijian Edward Mesrobian Carol Drake Raffi & Carol Yeghiayan Haig G. Gechijian Robert Mirak George & Dottie Elanjian Berge Zerdelian Sarkis Gennetian Louise D. Missakian Dolores Garabedian Gladys & Nerses Zeytoonian Judith A. Giles Sandra L. Missakian Shirley Geraci & Family Henry & Carol Zeytoonjian Mr. & Mrs. Jerry R. Gostanian Cheryl R. Mooradian & Family Jeffrey & Virginia Gosdanian Total: $4,019 Dr. & Mrs. Nishan Goudsouzian Andrea Movsessian-Wallack Jennifer Deranian Granfield Ms. Judith Grace Claire Musserian Charles & Joyce Guleserian Charles & Joyce Guleserian Walter & Deanne Nahabedian Nancy Guleserian & Family JACOB PILIBOSIAN Nancy Guleserian & Family Dr. Charles Nargozian Astor & Lucy Guzelian July 25, 2019 Eric Guzelian & Amy Kizirian Mike & Sona Naroian Armen & Pauline Harootian Ken & Donna Kutzer Margaret Nigohsian Audrey Pilibosian Peter, Patti Ann & Amy Harry & Diane Hampoian Leon & Elsie Nigohsian Julie & Scott Ballentine & Harootian Ruth Harutunian Shirley Onanian Family George W. Haroutunian Doris Hazerjian & Stephen Jacqueline Orchanian Jeffrey & Heather Pilibosian & Mr.& Mrs. Mark Jefferson Hazerjian Alice & Larry Pahigian Family Joyce M. Jones Kurt & Diane Herosian Arthur & Louise Panosian Rev. Fr. Tateos & Yn. Margaret James Kalustian Arpie Maksoudian Highgas Marilyn Papazian Abdalian Nadia Ann Karnik Miriam Ivok & David Horton Gloria Paretchanian & Family Albert & Linda Abkarian John & Alice Karnikyan Richard H. Howe Harry & Hripsime Parsekian Diana Adamian Helen Karys Drs. Jack Jaffe & Susan Robert Parsekian Lehart Aharonian Lori & Mark Kashgegian Krikorian Harold & Gladys Partamian Armand & Helene Andreassian Richard & Lucille Kashian Elaine Jefferson Elaine Patapanian Lucy Aroian Gloria Khederian Robert Jingozian Robert Peck Robert M. Avakian John Khozozian Leon Kachadorian Bonnie & Scott Philo Mary Avedisian Lois Kolgian Gladys Kaloostian Jeff & Connie Pugliese Arthur & Susan Aznavorian Karen Koumjian James Kalustian John & Nina Sahagian Dianne Babikian Diane Kouyoumjian Julie & Robert Kalustian Kenneth & Diane Samuelian Carol Babikyan Aracse Kurkjian Sam, Bea, Ed & Michelle Marien Samuelian Marion Barsam Amy & Ken Mahtesian Kapreilian Irene Sarkisian Edward & Nancy Barsamian Chloe & Nina Zeytoonian Sam & Lucine Kapreilian Leon & Marion Semonian Mary Jo Bazarian-Murray Louise Maranian Vartkes & Elissa Karaian Michael & Sonya Shooshan Sean Murray Robert & Madeline Mardirosian Jack & Nancy Kasarjian Ronald Tashjian Marilyn & Richard Bazarian William & Karen Martin Lori & Mark Kashgegian Marie Gill Thomassian Hapet Berberian Arpy Migridichian Krikor & Nancy Kassabian Diana Topjian Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Claire Musserian Edward K & Nirva Kazanjian & Phillip & Shirley Toumayan- Paul Boghosian Walter & Deanne Nahabedian Family Miller Sunny Boghosian ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 23

Walter G. Vartanian Sue & Larry Fisher Jbid & Arthur Kostikian Pasqual G. & Mary T. Carmela Yachetta Tom & Ann Francese Knarig Aboyan Kioumejian June Yacubian Deborah Halleran - Fred Miller Diana Adamian & Family Adrina & Robert Kletjian Michael G. Yapchaian Elementary School Armand & Helene Andreassian Lois Kolgian Gayle M. Yapchaian Richard & Irene Gallagher Margaret & Leon Atamian Marie Kouyoumjian Raffi & Carol Yeghiayan Mr. & Mrs. Raymond D. Gallant Alice & Harry Avakian Diane Krikorian & Family Nerses, Gladys & Arra Larry Gertsakis Family Zabelle Hajian Azablar Mary & Kathy Kuzenian Zeytoonian Charles & Joyce Guleserian Sharon Bazarian & Jim Gail & Phil LaFleche Total: $9,130 Bruce & Lisa Hanson McDermott William & Silva MacMillan Mike & Hannah Hanson Petros Belorian Sonia Mikaelian Brad & Jessica Sayers Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Ardemis Minassian ALBERT KNARIAN Patrick & Teresa Higgins, Sr. Sunny Boghosian Louise D. Missakian August 2, 2019 Carol D. Ishkanian Alice Bozoyan & Family Sandra Missakian Francis & Joyce Jablonski Edward Brewster Dean & Valentine Momdjian- Arso Abalian Richard & Nancy Johnson Annie & Berj Chekijian Brown Nadia Abrahamian Laurie & Steve Johnson Azad Chitchian Andrea Movsessian-Wallack Stephen & Nectar Ashchian Jeffrey & Rachael Klaus Leslie & Jim Cristello Charleen & Peter Onanian Nishan & Margrit Atinizian John & Maureen Klauser Karen Dederyan Shirley Onanian Azad Chitchian & Family Darrell Larsen Khachik Degirmenci Jackie Orchanian Yetvart & Armen Citcioglu David & Beth Ann Leach George & Lucille Demirjian Edward Orchanian, Jr. Filyani Dilan Family Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Marguerite Maria Derderian Garo & Sarpie Ostayan Alex Dogramaci Daniel Mason Arman & Sossy Derian Robert & Silva Ozcan Anahid Erol Michael McCaffrey Filyani Dilan Garo & Jaklin Ozcan Krikor J. Gennetian Leon & Veronica Nahigian Kohar & Sarkis Dudumian Marilyn Papazian Suzy Gigiyan Colleen & Ken Nahigian & Alice M. D’urso Steven & Aida Parnagian Arman Halajian Family John Eskici Harry & Hripsime Parsekian Vartuhi Ishkanian Dorothy & David L. Nasuti Jak & Ani Eskici Robert Parsekian Herika Sarafian Kathleen Noonan & William Shakea Gabriel Audrey Pilibosian Krikor & Araxy Shaboian Tollner Vahe Gabriel Apkar & Arpie Potookian Ann Simon Linda C. Ovoian Drs.Kaigham & Christine Anne & Scott Price Garo & Aida Yavshayan Jonathan & Maureen Pollack Gabriel & Family Herman & Laura Purutyan Total: $880 Leslie Romiza Anne Garabedian Azita Razzaghi Janice & Robert Sacco Istepan & Suzy Gigiyan Linda Sahagian Barbara & Michael Sawyer Dr. & Mrs. Nishan Goudsouzian Marien Samuelian RICHARD AARON Gunter Schulz Mr.& Mrs. Clive Gouveia Kenneth & Diane Samuelian HOVSEPIAN Elysa & Tom Seymour Nancy J. Guleserian Azniv Santouryan August 9, 2019 John & Suzanne Shannahan Hagopian Family Zabel & Sarkis Santurian Skillsoft Christopher C. Hajian Herika Sarafian Nancy Hovsepian John Frederick Gail Haroutunian Arshalouys Sarkissian Ronnie Hovsepian Pat Manzo Ruth Harutunian Alice Setian Charlene Hovsepian-Theriault Mike Pellegrino Louise H. Hekimian Shirinian Family Kathryn Coffey Heide Abelli Rozett Helvadjian Michael & Sonya Shooshan Courtney Hovsepian Vidal Mark Onisk Carol & Jack Hoplamazian Stan & Lori Tagarelis Lilian Awad Greg Porto Carol Hoyen Denise Takvorian Marianne Miller - Babson John & Claudia Sweeney Manus Ipek Seta Takvoryan College Salesforce Team The Loper Family Skip, Kathy, Sonia Iskandarian Lucy Talanian Julie Blassick - Risk Solutions, Inc. Chris & Pat Elaine & Mark Jefferson Richard & Ann Tarvezian Frank & Nancy Boardman The McCobb Family Leon W. Kachadorian Andrew & Talene Tarvezian Johann & Jack Boyajian, Jr. Dan & Laura Tonelli James Kalustian Choly Robert T. Brown Diana C. Truckenbrod Martin Kalustian The Aznavorian Family Thomas Caarr Matt & Amy Vavro Albert A. Kalustian & Anita The Covellis Family Jack & Robin Coffey Donna & Clifford Whynott Lurantos The Keane Family Jeff & Kate Coombs Virginia Wright Vartkes & Elissa Karaian George & Margaret Carmine & Maria D’Agostino Krikor & Nancy Kassabian Toomajanian John & Cathy Daniel Total: $15,340 Edward K.& Nirva Kazanjian & Diana K. Topjian Mr. & Mrs. John Davis Family Nadia Ucuzian David & Darlene Decklever Vivian Kessedjian Garo & Aida Yavshayan Gail & David Diehl MARIAM SIMAVONIAN Queenie Keumurian Mr.& Mrs. Raffi & Carol Rita Doherty KOSTIKIAN Charles & Sirvart Keumurian & Yeghiayan Mary F. Doherty August 12, 2019 Family Maro Yertissian & Iskouhe Barbara Doherty Aracse Kurkjian & Family Arshalous & Jasper Kezerian Eurdalian Bill & Margaret Drummey Kostikian Family Gloria Khederian Toros & Salpy Yeterian 24 LOOYS NEWSLETTER | FALL 2019

Setrak & Gulkiz Yuzlek Deborah & John Giragosian Jacques & Reine Sayegh Sara Martinian Henry & Carol Zeytoonjian Crosby Jr. & Flo Goshgarian Sears-Baker Family Steve Migridichian Sonia Zorian Dr. & Mrs. Nishan Serena Skiffington Joyce Minassian Total: $6,310 Goudsouzian St. James Armenian Church Elsie Minassian & Family Nancy Guleserian Choir Walter & Deanne Nahabedian Charles & Joyce Guleserian Richard & Ann Tarvezian Garo & Judy Nigoghossian LUCY ELANDJIAN Steven Guzelimian The Jurigian Family Edward Orchanian, Jr. August 14, 2019 Mary-Ann Hagopian The Logcher Family Scott & Lauren Paklaian Doris Hazerjian Margaret Toomajanian Linda Papazian Berj Yildirim David & Maria Kazanjian Diana K. Topjian Greg Papazian Total: $50 Ben Kelerjian Alice & Harry Vosgerichian Harold & Gladys Partamian Ruth Harutunian Michael G. Yapchaian Joseph Patoyian Arpie Maksoudian Highgas Gayle M. Yapchaian Paul Pogharian & Karen GRANT PAUL, JR. Sonia Iskandarian Sonia Zorian Timmermans Joyce M. Jones August 29, 2019 Total: $5,442 Laura & Anthony Policano Leon W. Kachadorian Kenneth & Diane Samuelian Eleanor Paul James M. Kalustian Sarkis Soukiasian Linda Paul & Dominick Aielli Vartkes & Elissa Karaian Greg & Linda Takvorian Gregory Paul JAMES HAGOP TOTOVIAN Mark & Lori Kashgegian Mr. & Mrs. Richard Takvorian Eddy & Marlene Paul September 24, 2019 Krikor & Nancy Kassabian Richard & Ann Tarvezian John & Gloria Voce Andy & Janice Kavjian Vaughan & Lily Totovian John Titus Mr. & Mrs. Donald Gibbons Edward K. & Nirva Kazanjian Mark Totovian Maro Virginia Titus Louise D. Missakian & Family Diana Adamian Todd Wyner Sandra L. Missakian Gloria Khederian Peter & Gloria Babigian Gayle M. Yapchaian Margaret Nigohsian Robert & Adrina Kletjian Thomas & Linda Babigian & Michael G. Yapchaian Albert A. Petrulis Lois Kolgian Family Rich & Donna Yerganian Kenneth & Diane Samuelian Joan E. Kolligian John A. Basmajian David Yerganian Marien Samuelian & Family Nancy R. Kolligian Paul Bedrosian Total: $15,470 Total: $905 John & Ida Kolligian Chris & Paul Bejoian Paul & Ann Korian Doreen Bilezikian Paul Kousharian Paul Boghosian YASAR SARKIS CINAR CAROL ANN YEGHIAYAN Mary Kupjian Lauren, John & Marla September 28, 2019 September 16, 2019 Ken & Donna Kutzer Bogosian & Families Sebouh, Maral & Karina Seta & Richard Arazian Albert & Linda Abkarian Seta Lepore Boyadjian Family Stephen & Nektar Ashchian Diana Adamian & Family Jean E. Martinian Edward Brewster Bob Atchinson Armand & Helen Andreassian Mary Maserejian Leslie & Jim Cristello & Misak Ay Alice & Harry Avakian George & Azniv Maserejian Family Nisan & Elizabeth Baba Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Aznavorian Souren & Lisa Maserejian Valerie M. Day Garbiz Baba Carol A. Babikyan Zareh & Hasmig Maserejian Steven Derderian Angela & Kevin Bartolotta Anoush Balian Edward Mesrobian Elaine K. Elliot Iva & Ropin Baymus Dr. Jirayr & Annie Balikian Robert Mirak James & Valerie Erdekian Martha Belibasakis Bill & Barbara Baron Claire Musserian Lis & Sal Falzone Seta & Richard Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bazarian Ann Nahabedian Gail Haroutunian Arman Chitchian Anna & Lucy Bedirian Mildred Nahabedian Anahid Herosian Avedis Cimen Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Linda Nahigian Kurt & Diance Herosian Sonny Cimenian & Family Paul Boghosian Vic Norian June Hollisian Manuel & Vilma Cimenian Gail M. Boroyan Charleen & Peter Onanian Lucy Hoosian Murat Cinar Robert & Stephanie Brackett Alice & Harry Pahigian Mr.& Mrs. Mark Jefferson Vincent & Rosemary Edward Brewster Janice Papazian Faith Kasparian Constantini Vahe & Marie Chahramian Marilyn Papazian Andrew & Janice Kavjian Paul Cutrafello Council of Armenian Jean Papelian Jasper Kezerian Michael H. Davies Executives Maryellen Papelian, Michael Arshalous Kezerian Filyane Dilan Elizabeth Dasilva Tommy Villa John & Brenda Khederian Elizabeth J. Kneiper Karen Dederyan Gloria Paretchanian Dianna Kinosian Jak & Ani Eskici Anna Demurjian Harold & Gladys Partamian Stefanie Madanian Jan Eskici Maria Derderian Audrey Pilibosian & Family Rich & Diane Markarian Krikor & Azadouhie Frounjian Ruth Dergarbedian Rev. Fr. Krikor & Yn. Luann Cheryl Markarian Sarkis & Armine Frounjian Arman & Sossy Derian Sabounjian Garo & Talin Masrof Krikor Gennetian Edward & Ann Garabedian Kenneth & Diane Samuelian Matius Hilda Adamian Steve & Kathy Giuggioo Andrea Garabedian Marien Samuelian James McDermott & Sharon Mihran & Satenig Guler Ara & Pamela Gechijian Irene Sarkisian John & Debra Saryan Bazarian Linda M. Hooper ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 25

Manus & Sarven Ipek EDWARD ORCHANIAN MARGARET SAHAGIAN-MORIARTY Marta & Ken Johnston April 25, 2019 June 10, 2019 Nina Kaprielian Paul Boghosian Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Kavak Family New Total: $2,705 Sharon & Lee Bombardier Joseph & Azniv Keikian Diane Krikorian Janet Knarian William & Silva MacMillan MaryAnn Kovacivich Heidi Ohanessian SETRAK ISKANDARIAN New Total: $10,315 Garo & Jaklin Ozcan April 30, 2019 JEAN SOGHOMONIAN Guhar Ozcan Dr. Nishan & Mary Goudsouzian Robert & Silva Ozcan June 14, 2019 New Total: $3,240 Zadik & Alis Ozcan Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Varujan & Helda Ozcan Susan Hazarvartian Manuk & Lerna Ozcan CHARLES NIGOHSIAN Aracse Kurkjian Mr. & Mrs. Roupen Panian May 16, 2019 New Total: $1,255 Avedis Pistoftzian Gazaros & Helda Shirinian Aracse Kurkjian Ann Simon New Total: $3,270 AGOP OZCAN Marjorie A. Smith June 15, 2019 Laurie Smith-Michaels Stansky Family SAMUEL ZOURANJIAN Aracse Kurkjian Mr. & Mrs. Himayak Torosian May 8, 2019 New Total: $1,845 Apet Torosian Irene Ohanessian Tsitos Aracse Kurkjian Larry Levey Kalust Yildizyan & Family OHANNES ANTRANIG Setrek Yuzlek New Total: $3,240 ARMOUDIAN Murat Yuzlek June 17, 2019 Lisa Yuzlek Nuris Zekiyan SARAH AGABIAN Adam & Kara Armoudian Agop Zeki May 22, 2019 Rosemary Armoudian Kenneth & Karen Demerjian Total: $4,235 Aracse Kurkjian Melanie Krikorian New Total: $1,122 Deborah A. Sarajian Daniel Zeytoonian New Total: $800 DONALD GULBANKIAN June 6, 2019 ADDITIONAL IN LIEU DONATIONS Lucille Capone As of October 28, 2019 New Total: $1,010

JIRAIR BABIKYAN January 31, 2019 Lucy Mardirosian ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY New Total: $4,118 Sunday, March 1, 2020 Snow date Sunday, March 8 HAROLD HARUTUNIAN PLEASE NOTE: According to the Diocesan bylaws, dues-paid members of a parish February 27, 2019 must pay their annual dues by December 31 of a given year in order to be able to vote Lucy Mardirosian at the Annual Parish Assembly. We kindly ask parishioners who have not yet paid their 2019 Membership Dues to become current by December 31, 2019. New Total: $1,555 Եկեղեցւոյ Տարեկան Ծխական Անդամական Ընդհանուր Ժողով ANI TARVEZIAN CHOLY Կիրակի, Մարտ 1, 2020 April 1, 2019 2019 տարուայ Տրատու անդամներ հաճեցէք Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Susan Hazarvartian նկատի ունենալ վերոյիշեալ թուականը New Total: $3,345 26 LOOYS NEWSLETTER | FALL 2019 SACRAMENTS

BAPTISMS & CHRISMATIONS You have been baptized in Christ. Alleluia.

Eva Shakeh Sevian Lincoln Alexander Thompson July 16, 2019 September 1, 2019 Daughter of Arthur Sable and Mary Sevian Son of Kyle and Annette Thompson Godparents: Alex and Annie Kalaydjian Godparents: Gregory Thompson and Alin Halajian

Levon Tsybulskiy Allen Manuk Ozcan July 20, 2019 October 14, 2019 Son of Dimitriy and Sandra Cinar Son of Ohan and Aleena Ozcan Godparents: Avedis Tyler Cinar and Kristine Godparents: Michael and Laura Arazian Demirtchian Cecily Evelyn Antreasian Lileet Ruth Caldwell October 27, 2019 August 8, 2019 Daughter of Christopher Antreasian and Jaclyn Daughter of Jonathan Unger and Alene Meyer Aftandilian Caldwell Godparents: Clovis Medeiros and Alicia Godparents: Patrick Gene McLeod and Eileen Antreasian Sakouyan Olivia Marie Roach Jeremy Joseph Hogler November 10, 2019 August 25, 2019 Daughter of Jessica Roach Son of Steve and Lauren Gagne Hogler Godparents: Elias and Mary Kouroupos Godparents: Alex and Annie Kalaydjian

FUNERALS May Christ our God shed His Eternal Light upon the souls of our dearly departed. May God bless the souls of the deceased and comfort the members of their families.

Richard Aaron Aram Kenneth Johnson Irving Henry Simmons Valentine Pogharian Hovsepian September 10, 2019 October 9, 2019 October 26, 2019 August 9, 2019 Carol Ann Yeghiayan Grace Kaloostian Mkrtich Nshanyan Mariam (Simavonian) September 16, 2019 October 9, 2019 October 29, 2019 Kostikian August 12, 2019 Jack Charshoodian Robert A. Brackett Alice Ghazarian September 20, 2019 October 14, 2019 Boyadjian Lucy Elandjian October 30, 2019 August 14, 2019 James Hagop Totovian Robert R. Chevoor September 24, 2019 October 17, 2019 Ara Kouyoumjian Grant Paul Jr. November 4, 2019 August 29, 2019 Yasar Sarkis Cinar Helen Kalajian September 28, 2019 October 22, 2019 Mihran Sherikian Artur Sakanyan November 5, 2019 September 9, 2019 Aurora “Dolly” Dillon Lucy A. Tashjian October 8, 2019 October 23, 2019 ԼՈՅՍ ԼՐԱԳԻՐ | ԱՇՈՒՆ 2019 27

WEDDINGS And the two shall become one.

Hovsep Balmanoukian and Nayri Sahagian Steven Eskici and Sevan Makhoulian July 5, 2019 August 31, 2019 Best Man: Hagop Balmanoukian Best Men: Sarven Ipek and Andrew Eskici Maid of Honor: Lusaper Sahagian Maid of Honor: Natalie Bassmajian The wedding was held in Yerevan, Armenia The wedding was held in Detroit, Michigan

Alexander Pepdjonovic and Lisa Marie Gustavsen Christopher Stephen Maloney and August 3, 2019 Inessa Gevorkian Best Man: Mark Pepjonovich September 21, 2019 Maid of Honor: Ozge Balkanli Best Man: Jonathan Bertrand Jackson Maid of Honor: Kristina Delorey Aram Michael Babikyan and Mary Alice Glorighian August 10, 2019 Daniel John Macnulty and Ani Damatian Best Man: Edward Tacvorian September 22, 2019 Maid of Honor: Christina Glorighian Best Man: Quinn Macnulty Maid of Honor: Diana Krmzian Clovis Cobb Medeiros and Alicia Grace Antreasian August 17, 2019 Joseph Anthony Pisano and Elizabeth Nevart Best Man: Jarrod John Medeiros Mouradjian Maid of Honor: Robin Beaudoin November 2, 2019 Best Man: Salvatere Musto Sergey Arsenovich Sarkisyan and Smaragda L. Gerakis Maid of Honor: Elizabeth Fragala August 24, 2019 Best Man: David Hovsepian Maid of Honor: Tamara Sarkisyan

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