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Help Armenians in Syria Survive
FLArmenians invite you to come and show your support and contribute to the Florida Syrian Armenian Relief Fund. There are over 100,000 Armenians affected by the deteriorating security situation in Syria, particularly in Aleppo. Our Armenian brothers and sisters have been forced to leave their homes, businesses, schools, and are unable to access basic supplies such as food, clean water and medicine.
The Florida Syrian Armenian Relief Fund Committee, in coordination with the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, A.R.F., A.R.S., Homenetmen, and FLArmenians has organized an informative meeting and fundraiser on Sunday, October 28th at 2:00 PM.
Please help us send as much assistance to the Armenian-Syrian community as possible.
This event is open to the public with a requested donation of $20 per person. A nice lunch, soft drink, dessert and coffee will be served to participants.
In this time of crisis, we hope you can take the time to learn about the dire situation Armenians face in the battle for Syria, and do something to help our Christian brothers and sisters.
WHAT: Florida Syrian Armenian Relief Committee Fundraiser
WHERE: Hye Getron, 601 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33487
WHEN: Sunday, October 28th at 2:00 PM
WHY: Help Armenians in Syria Survive!
For more information please call Mary Andonian at (561) 703-4614 or Vahram Danielian at (561) 346-6851.
Diocesan Staff Give Presentations in Tampa, Orlando Parishes
The Diocese’s Armenian Studies coordinator Gilda Kupelian and Christian Education coordinator Elise Antreassian visited two Florida parishes, where they made presentations and held meetings with local community leaders and educators.
On Saturday, July 21, Kupelian and Anteassian led a program titled “Raising Children of Faith in the Armenian Tradition – What Every Parent Should Know,” at St. Hagop Armenian Church in St. Petersburg. Over 30 parishioners attended, gathering in the sanctuary for a discussion on spiritual formation and a PowerPoint survey on important Armenian historical, literary, and cultural figures. A fellowship hour followed, during which the community considered a parish retreat in the fall or spring.
Armenian Community Members in Tampa
The afternoon program was arranged by the Rev. Fr. Hovnan Demerjian, pastor at St. Hagop Armenian Church. Their membership has nearly tripled in recent years according to Fr. Demerjian, who has been working tirelessly with the Parish Council to plan Sunday School, youth, and cultural initiatives to serve the needs of the growing community.
On Sunday, July 22, Diocesan staff visited Soorp Haroutiun Armenian Church in Orlando, where more than 50 parishioners gathered for the day’s program. Visiting priest Rev. Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan celebrated the Divine Liturgy.
Following services, Ms. Kupelian gave a PowerPoint presentation on Armenian heritage and culture. Ms. Kupelian and Ms. Antreassian then met with the pastor, Parish Council member Rita Harvey, parishioner Anna Stepanyan Vega, and teaching volunteers to discuss the launch of a new Sunday School in the fall. The school will offer both Christian and Armenian studies for parish children and teens.
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