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Upcoming Naples Armenian Community Events
By Carole Meghreblian
FLArmenians Naples Contributor
The Armenian Church of Southwest Florida (ACSWFL) is pleased to welcome Rev. Fr. Arshen Aivazian to celebrate the Divine Liturgy (Badarak) on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 1:30 PM. The service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3901 Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida. A luncheon will follow in Trinity Hall.
The ACSWFL is also pleased to report that the blessing of Emmie Elizabeth Esayian was performed by Fr. Hovnan Demerjian of St. Hagop’s Armenian Church in Pinellas Park, Florida during our last service on November 7, 2015.
Fr. Hovnan Demerjian blessing Emmie Elizabeth Esayian in Naples, FL on November 7, 2015.
The ACSWFL holds services in November, January, February, and March. Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming events:
- Sunday, January 17, 2016 – Badarak with Rev. Fr. Arshen Aivazian, lunch to follow;
- Thursday, February 11, 2016 – Men’s Basterma Breakfast;
- Sunday, February 21, 2016 – Badarak with Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian followed by the 15th Anniversary Banquet at Vanderbilt Country Club in Naples, FL;
- Monday, March 7, 2016 – Bake sale with a light lunch and social hour;
- Sunday, March 13, 2016 – Badarak with Rev. Fr. Garabed Kochakian, lenten luncheon to follow.
For further information about the ACSWFL mission parish or any of the events above, please call Florida Armenians Naples Contributor Carole Meghreblian at (239) 348-3804 or email her at carolemeghreblian@gmail.com.
Armenian Church of Southwest Florida Releases 2015-2016 Calendar
By Carole Meghreblian
FLArmenians Naples Contributor
The Armenian Church of Southwest Florida (ACSWFL) is pleased to announce the beginning of our mission parish services for the 2015-2016 season. Badarak is celebrated during the months of November, January, February, and March, to accommodate our seasonal parishioners.
All services are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3901 Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida 34104.
- NOVEMBER: Our first service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 1:30 pm. Fr. Hovnan Demerjian from St. Hagop Armenian Church in Pinellas Park will officiate. Baby Emmie Elizabeth Esayian will be blessed by Fr. Hovnan after the service. A light luncheon will follow.
- JANUARY: On Sunday, January 17, 2016, Arshen Aivazian, formally of St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno, California, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Service will be followed by Khachahankist (Comfort in the Cross) followed by fellowship.
- FEBRUARY: On Sunday, February 21, 2016, His Eminence Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, accompanied by Fr. Tateos Abdalian, will celebrate Holy Badarak. Following the Service, Serpazan will be the guest of honor at a banquet celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Armenian Church of Southwest Florida at Vanderbilt Country Club in Naples, FL. For reservations, please see below.
- MARCH: On Sunday, March 13, 2016, Fr. Garabed Kouchakian, formerly of St. John Church in Detroit, Michigan will celebrate Badarak. Service will be followed by the annual Lenten Luncheon in the Church hall featuring delicious Armenian dishes prepared by the ladies of the mission parish.
For further information about the ACSWFL, please contact FLArmenians.com Naples Contributor Carole Meghreblian at (239) 348-3804 or carolemeghreblian@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Southwest Florida!
Armenian Church of Southwest Florida Prepares for 2014-2015 Season
By Carole Meghreblian
FLArmenians Naples Contributor
The Armenian Church of Southwest Florida (ACSWFL) is pleased to announce the beginning of our mission parish services for the 2014-15 season. The ACSWFL celebrates Badarak during the months of November, January, February, and March, which is when the majority of our parishioners are in Southwest Florida. Services will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3901 Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida.
Our first service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2013 at 1:30 PM. Fr. Hovnan Demerjian of St. Hagop Armenian Church in Pinellas Park will officiate. A light luncheon will follow.
Future dates will be announced soon. Social events currently being planned for the upcoming season include a Christmas dinner, Bake Sale, Lenten Luncheon, Men/Ladies luncheon, and a picnic.
For further information about our mission parish, please feel free to contact me at (239) 348-3804 or carolemeghreblian@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you when you visit Southwest Florida.
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