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Naples Armenians Host 3rd Annual Basterma Breakfast
The Basterma Boys of Naples, FL; 2017.
By Frank Avakian-Stoneson
FLArmenians Naples Contributor
The Armenian Church of Southwest Florida (ACSWFL) celebrated its third annual STAG Basterma Breakfast on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the home of Nancy and Sam Kazarian. The sold out breakfast attracted 31 lucky men from our Parish community who feasted on unlimited basterma and eggs, mimosas, and other Armenian delicacies.
Nancy Kazarian, formerly of Racine, Wisconsin, Dolly Matoian from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Alice Boyajian of Palos Heights, Illinois, and Ziba Rezai of Naples, Florida prepared the feast for the hungry gentlemen all morning and afternoon in traditional Armenian style.
The Kazarians and Matoians generously sponsored this event, with all proceeds from admissions donated to the Church. Everyone left for the day asking when the next year’s Basterma Breakfast is to be scheduled, so they can make sure to be in town!
Armenian Church of Southwest Florida Schedule for 2016-17 Season
By Frank Avakian Stoneson
FLArmenians Naples Contributor
NAPLES, FL – The Armenian Church of Southwest Florida (ACSWFL) hosted an ‘After Summer Breakfast’ on Wednesday, October 5th at the Original Pancake House in Naples, FL. About 30 of our local parishioners attended the event, and everyone had a delicious breakfast and enjoyed getting together with one another. The ACSWFL also discussed plans for the first Badarak of the season, which will take place on Saturday, November 5th with Rev. Fr. Hovnan Demerjian, pastor of St. Hagop Armenian Church in Pinellas Park, FL.
ACSWFL Badarak services are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3901 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104 at 1:30 PM.
Below is the ACSWFL schedule for the 2016-17 season:
- Saturday, November 5, 2015: Badarak and light lunch with Rev. Fr. Hovnan Demerjian;
- Sunday, December 4, 2016: BADARAK CANCELLED;
- Sunday, January 8, 2017: Badarak and Armenian Christmas Dinner with V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan;
- Sunday, February 12, 2017: Badarak and Bake Sale with Rev. Fr. Garabed Kochakian;
- Sunday, February 26, 2017: Badarak and Poon Paregantan Banquet with Primate of the Armenian Church of America, H.E. Archbishop K. Barsamian;
- Sunday, March 12, 2017: Badarak and Lenten Lunch with Rev. Fr. Krikor Sabounjian.
For special prayers and/or Hokehankist, please contact Frank Avakian Stoneson at (239) 213-0246 or stonesons@embarqmail.com.
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