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Naples Armenians Gather for ‘Basterma Breakfast’
By Carole Meghreblian
FLArmenians Naples Contributor
The 2nd Annual Men’s Basterma Breakfast was held at the home of Sarkis and Nancy Kazarian. A magnificent breakfast featuring a variety of Armenian foods was enjoyed by the 22 men attending. All proceeds were donated to the Armenian Church of Southwest Florida (ACSWFL).
Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian, Mission Parish Director will celebrate the Divine Liturgy with parishioners of the Armenian Church of Southwest Florida on Feb. 21st. The service will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 1:30 pm in Naples. Following the service, the 15th Anniversary Banquet will be held at Vanderbilt Country Club in Naples. Advanced reservations only.
Upcoming Naples Armenian Community Events:
- Sunday, February 21, 2016 – Badarak with celebrant Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian; 15th Anniversary Banquet to follow.
- Monday, March 7, 2016 – Bake Sale & FunFest in Church Hall
- Sunday, March 13, 2016 – Badarak with celebrant Rev. Fr. Garabed Kochakian; Lenten luncheon to follow.
For further information or to register for the above events please contact FLArmenians Naples Contributor Carole Meghreblian at (239)348-3804 or carolemeghreblian@gmail.com.
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!
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