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Looking for teachers

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:56:40 +0000

ST Apkar Armenian Language & Sunday School is looking for Teachers! We are in need of teachers who can teach Western Armenian, Easter Armenian & Religion (Sunday School). Our School runs from September thru May and meets every Sunday from 10am-12pm. Please contact Donna Sirounian @ donna@zabellegroup.com for more information.

Happy Birthday, Satenig!

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:55:08 +0000

Satenig Johnson is one of our oldest community members and a lovely lady who attends Church service every Sunday.

Celebrating Satenig’s 98th birthday!

Message from Rev. Father Zacharia

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:15:44 +0000

Dear Armenian families of Arizona, the USA and the world,

In honor of the lost lives of our brothers & sisters in 1915, we would like to extend a special opportunity to you to become involved with the interior development of St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church by creating together with us a living memorial in our martyrs’ honor. This fundraising effort is to purchase church pews. To honor our victims, we plan to begin buying pews with a dedication plaque on each one. The monies collected for this fundraising memorial will be in attempt to cover a portion of the costs of the pews. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact the Church office @ 480-451-5131 for further details. The dedication of these donors will be made public on Sunday April 25, 2010. All are invited to commemorate the memory of our beloved martyrs at the Divine Liturgy conducted on that Sunday.

~ Der Zacharia

Classes

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:44:57 +0000

ARMENIAN CULTURAL CENTER

STUDY ART AND SCULPTURE

AGES 7 AND ON UP

AN ART CLASS IS BEING PLANNED FOR ALL THOSE WHO WISH TO HAVE A LITTLE

GUIDANCE IN THEIR CHOSEN AREA OF ART FORM. IT ALSO INCLUDES THOSE BEGINNERS

WHO WISH TO LEARN THE ART OF SKETCHING, PAINTING AND SCULPTURE.

TEMPORARILY, ONE EVENING A WEEK, DEPENDING UPON THE MAJORITY CHOICE, WILL BE OFFERED. HAVING “ANY” CLASS WILL DEPEND ON THE NUMBER OF ARTISTS INTERESTED.

THE CLASS WILL INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF ART MEDIUMS.

ALL CHURCH MEMBERS, NON-MEMBERS AND THOSE OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNTIES ARE INVITED. THIS INVITATION ALSO INCLUDES ATTENDING OUR SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES.

CHOICE OF ALL MEDIUMS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING;

1. CLAY SCULPTURE

2. WOOD SCULPTURE

3. IVORY SOAP SCULPTURE

4. STONE SCULPTURE

5. PENCIL OR CRAYON DRAWING OR SKETCHING

6. PASTELS SKETCHING

7. CHARCOAL SKETCHING

8. WATERCOLOR PAINTING

9. OIL PAINTING

10. ACRYLIC PAINTING

SUBJECT PREFERENCES

ABSTRACT

SURREALISM

MODERN

CONVENTIONAL ART

CARTOON

IMPRESSIONISTIC

PLEASE CONTACT FATHER ZACHARIA AT;

8849 EAST CHOLLA STREET

SCOTTSDALE AZ. 85260

OFFICE # 480-451-8171

PLEASE PROVIDE FATHER ZACHARIA THE FOLLOWING;

1, YOUR NAME

2. AGE

3. WHICH AREA OF INTEREST

4. 3 CHOICES OF EVENINGS 1^st CHOICE BEING MOST PREFERABLE.

5. HOME ADDRESS

6. HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER

7. APPROXIMATE LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

AMen News

admin — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:01:09 +0000

AMen, the Armenian Men’s Organization, under the direction
of Chef Eddie Hajibalian, prepared a mouth-watering barbeque
dinner on Saturday, July 11th. The men had steaming
platters of shish kebab, luleh kebab, chicken kebab, barbequed
peppers and tomatoes, mounds of pilaf, and salad in
abundance. After dinner, while the men tended to clean up
duties of their professional grade barbeque, the guests
played ping-pong and tavloo and mingled. Word of this great
evening at church quickly spread – there’s nothing like good
Armenian food, and the men made the guests a meal they’ll
long remember.

Hye-Ways

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:21:20 +0000

Hye-Ways was founded in 1996. With a spin-off on the name of a popular local magazine, the group’s goal is to bring the Armenians of Arizona the “Hye-Way” of life. Hye-Ways puts as primary objectives Armenian fellowship and positive thinking. We welcome our fellow Armenians, from all backgrounds, to join us in celebrating our rich cultural heritage.

Annual Events

Armenian Christmas Bake Sale
Vartanantz
Golf Outing
Easter Kids Fun Fair
Mother’s Day Tea in the Afternoon
Kef Night
Literature Night

To get a Hye-Ways application for membership or for more information or general questions about the Hye-Ways, contact

Artin Knadjian – Chairperson

apokna@cox.net

Karineh Viggiani – Secretary

marioviggiani1@msn.com

Choir

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:19:02 +0000

The Arizona Armenian church choir is always seeking new members.

If you have any questions or would like to join, please contact Choir Master Jerry Avakian.

Choir/Deacons/Acolytes – Jerry Avakian – choirmaster

jerryavakian@aol.com

Varouj Agnerian – choirmaster

varouj356@yahoo.com

Dr Steve Ovanessoff

stephenovanessoff@yahoo.com

George Sotiri

gsotiri06@gmail.com

Schools

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:11:42 +0000

REGISTER FOR THE ARMENIAN SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010

August 8, 2009

Dear Parents:

We pray that you and your family have enjoyed a safe and happy summer. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 13th for the Opening Day of Armenian Sunday & Language School. Please note that Sunday and Armenian Language School will begin on this day at 10:00 am sharp with a student/parent orientation to meet your new teacher and staff. We will end the morning with taking Communion together and a short program where Rev. Fr. Zacharia Saribekyan will bless the teachers and students.

We have reorganized our Sunday School program to include the following changes: Luciek Mkrdichian will continue to teach Pre-school children (ages 3-4), Olivia Andonyan will teach Kindergarten & 1st Grade students (ages 5-6), Julie Krajekian will teach 2nd & 3rd Grade students (ages 7-8), Andreh Janian will teach 4th & 5th Grade students (ages 9-10), and Donna Sirounian will teach 6th – 8th Grade students (ages 11-13). Our Armenian School program will include Tina Najarian teaching Western Armenian Language and Djemile Touresian teaching Eastern Armenian Language. We are also fortunate to have Sevo Hagopian and Dr. Steve Ovanessoff as our substitute teachers.

School will begin each Sunday at 10am, with Armenian school from 10am to 11am, followed by Sunday School from 11am to 12 noon. On the first Sunday of each month, we will take communion in church and hope all family members will be able to join us. Following communion, we will enjoy fellowship together so we can get to know each other and foster new friendships.

We will be using the curriculums suggested by the Christian Education Council (CEC) of Armenian Church Western Diocese. The Curriculum will include lessons from ‘Living the Good News’ combined with the ‘We Believe’ Curriculum developed by The Armenian Church Eastern Diocese. Collectively, these curriculums will provide a solid foundation of the teachings of the Armenian Orthodox faith and cultural heritage, as well as the life of Christ and biblical lessons that will encourage your child to develop strong Christian morals.

We would like to thank you, the parents, for encouraging the faith formation of your children by faithfully bringing them to Sunday School and Armenian Language School each week. Without your dedication, your children will not have the advantage of learning about their rich religious and cultural heritage.

Thank you again for entrusting us with your child(ren).
Prayerfully, The Sunday and Armenian School Teachers of St. Apkar Armenian Church.

Armenian Church Youth Organization

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:05:39 +0000

The Armenian Church Youth Organization of the Western Diocese of North America (ACYO-WD) integrates its members into the life of the Church by providing a foundation for worship, service, education, and fellowship in Christ according to the doctrines and traditions of the Armenian Apostolic Church. This organization helps and encourages its members to learn and practice the teachings of Christianity, promotes the study and appreciation of Armenian cultural heritage, and strengthens the fellowship and solidarity among its members. To learn more baout the ACYO, visit the Western Diocese ACYO site at www.acyo-wd.org

Annual Events

* Community Service
* Carwash Fundraisers
* Palm Cross Outing
* Easter Choreg Making
* Spring Picnic
* Canned Food Drives
* Sports Weekend Participation (Fresno, CA)

To get an ACYO application for membership or for more information or general questions, please contact

George Sotiri – Advisor

gsotiri06@gmail.com

Liana Grigorians – Central Council

armochick04@yahoo.com

Ladies Society

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:41:34 +0000

The Armenian Ladies’ Society was fully established in Arizona in 1978, with the guidance of Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian. We are growing and are full of hope that one day we will build on the rock of faith. We are very proud to have and to serve the Armenian Church.

Annual Events

Poon Paregentan Dance
Mitching Dinner
Picnic
Blessing of the Grapes
Dinner Dance
Armenian Food Festival

To get a ladies society application for membership or for more information or general questions about the ladies society, please contact

Sylvia Hagopian – Chairlady , 602-971-3471, or

Doreen Kaprelian – Secretary, bdkaprelian@cox.net