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Upcoming Armenian Community Events Around Florida
Upcoming Armenian Community Events Around Florida
St. David Armenian Church, Boca Raton (Palm Beach County)
(561) 994-2335
Thurs, Jan. 5 – Armenian Christmas Eve – 7:00 PM
Fri, Jan. 6 – Armenian Christmas Morning Service – 10:00 AM
Fri-Sun, Jan. 13-15 – National ACYOA Chapter Workshop
Sat, Jan. 21 – Banquet Honoring Very Rev. Dr. Nareg Berberian’s 20th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood – 7:00 PM.
For ticket information please click here.
Fri-Sat, Jan. 26-27 – ACYOA Annual Camping Retreat, Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach.
Sun, Feb. 3 – Book Presentation: Walking Through the Armenian Faith and History, by Very Rev. Dr. Nareg Berberian – 1:00 PM
Sat, Feb. 11 – Women’s Guild Cupid Capers Fun Night (Live Music) – 8:00 PM – ?
Sat-Sun, Feb. 25-26 – St. David’s Annual Bazaar
Mon. March 26 – St. David’s Charity Golf Tournament, Boca Raton
St. Mary Armenian Church, Hollywood (Broward County)
(954) 450-5578
Thurs. Jan. 5 – Christmas Eve Holy Badarak – 6:30 PM
Fri, Jan. 6 – SOORP DZNOUNT Badarak – 10:30 AM
Sat, Jan. 7 – Rehearsal for Children’s program – 10:00 AM, Pizza at 12:00 PM
Requiem Prayer at the Khatchkar-Memorial – 10:30 AM. Please call Fr. Vartan for Requiem request by Jan. 6th.
Sun, Jan. 8 – Blessing of Water – 10:30 AM. Armenian Brunch and Children’s Program – 12:30 PM
Fri, Jan. 13 – Feast of the Naming of our Lord JESUS CHRIST.
Sat, Jan. 14 – The Birth of St. John the Forerunner.
St. Hagop Armenian Church, Pinellas Park (Pinellas County)
(727) 545-0380
Sun. Jan. 1 – Divine Liturgy – 10:30 AM
Thur. Jan. 5 – Eve of Theophany (Jrakalooyts) Badarak – 6:00 PM
Fri. Jan. 6 – Theophany-Armenian Christmas Church Open For Prayer—No Badarak
Sat. Jan. 7 – Women’s Guild Luncheon-Safety Harbor – 2:00 PM
Sun. Jan. 8 – Divine Liturgy, Blessing Waters, Armenian Christmas Observed 10:30 AM, Young Professionals Meeting – 7:00 PM
Wed. Jan. 11 – Beginner’s Armenian Lesson #1 with Der Abraham (in Sanctuary) – 6:00 PM
Sun. Feb. 19 – St. Hagop Winter Bazaar – 12:30 PM
Armenian Church of Southwest Florida
The Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian will celebrate the first Badarak of the season on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Bonita Springs, Florida. Service will begin promptly at 1:00 pm. Advanced reservations for a luleh kebab luncheon (advanced reservations only) will follow Badarak. The next Badarak service will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1:00 pm. For further information or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact Parish Council Chair Carole Meghreblian at 239-348-3804.
St. David Armenian Church Women’s Guild Celebrates Christmas at the Sundy House
St. David Armenian Church Women’s Guild Celebrates Christmas at the Sundy House
By Carol Norigian
Women’s Guild Chairman
Boca Raton, FL – On Saturday, December 10, 2011, the Women’s Guild of St. David Armenian Church celebrated Christmas at the Sundy House, a historic landmark restaurant in Delray Beach, Florida. Very Rev. Fr. Nareg Berberian was present at this event. Fifty-five Women’s Guild members enjoyed the afternoon embracing each other’s company. Marge Lave was recognized by the Executive Board and was given a gift as a token of their appreciation.
Rose Killian, Virignia Norsesian, Lucy Hamalian, Alice Mikaelian, Nina Stapan, and Makruhi Movsesyan were also awarded a gift for their service in the Women’s Guild. After the luncheon, Nina Stapan, Zepure Andreasian and Louise Apoian led the singing of Christmas carols. Gifts were exchanged among the members, and a lottery was drawn. They were all in a festive mood. There were beautifully hand-crafted centerpieces prepared by Virginia Norsesian, Chistmas ornaments by Nina Stapan, and complimentary homemade chocolate by Alice Mikaelian.
The Women’s Guild of St. David is an active organization in our community and they have numerous social, cultural, spiritual and educational programs prepared for the year 2012. See the upcoming flyers and Retreat Program on our website and e-Newsletter.
Florida Armenians Meet in Tampa with Armenian-American Community Leaders
Florida Armenians Meet in Tampa with Armenian-American Community Leaders
St. Hagop Prepares for Fourth Anniversary Consecration Dance
Tampa, FL – Last month, Florida Armenians representatives Arsine Kaloustian-Rosenthal and Taniel Koushakjian traveled to Tampa to meet with various Armenian-American community leaders. The Tampa/St. Petersburg area is home to approximately 3,000 Armenian-Americans throughout the year, and even more during winter months. The community is centered around St. Hagop Armenian Church, established in Pinellas Park in 1985, and consecrated on October 14, 2007, by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, and Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America.
Community leaders from various ages and professions gathered to discuss issues important to the Florida Armenian-American community. From the Armenian homeland, to issues affecting Armenian-Americans, from youth issues to the importance of our faith, everyone was engaged in a lively discussion. In addition, plans for Florida Armenians and upcoming events and activities were shared and embraced by all the participants. Guests were especially pleased to be joined by Fr. Hovnan Demerdjian, Pastor at St. Hagop and his lovely wife Anna. Fr. Hovnan provided the blessing.
Tampa Armenians
“By discussing various issues that concern us in an open forum, the miles between us suddenly mattered much less,” stated Florida Armenians Communications Director Arsine Kaloustian-Rosenthal. “We were able to sit, not only as members of a Tampa church, a Boca Raton church, or an Orlando church, but as members of the Armenian-American Diaspora. We look forward to continuing these “town hall” style meetings in various Armenian communities throughout the state of Florida,” Kaloustian-Rosenthal said.
Participants also discussed plans for the upcoming fourth anniversary consecration dance, which will be held at St. Hagop Armenian Church on Saturday, October 15. Members from across the state-wide Florida Armenian-American community are encouraged to attend and support St. Hagop Armenian Church.
“We were delighted to meet the organizers of Florida Armenians and we are excited about their vision for the future of our community,” stated Alex Oganesova, Armenian Church Youth Organization (ACYOA) Chair at St. Hagop. “We are especially excited about our upcoming 4th Anniversary Consecration Dance and encourage all Florida Armenians to join us,” concluded Oganesova.
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