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Huskoom
Huskoom February 26, 2010 by Hasmik Babayan Takoushian It’s Friday, 7:00pm. The sun has already kissed the valley good night and beneath the silhouettes of old McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, the houses are finally welcoming their owners from work, soccer practice, or just from a Friday family outing. As the moon starts showing its pale face in... »
Parish Counsil 2010-2011
Parish Council meets at least once a month, and you are invited to attend. Please contact Mary Sayadian to check on the dates and to be placed on the agenda. The following Parish Council Members were elected to the below positions for the 2010-2011 year: Berj Manoogian – Chairman Rafi Hagopian – Vice Chairman Mary Sayadian – Secretary Toros Kabajouzian – Treasurer Hagop Naldjian – Asst... »
ABRIL KESSANCHORSS April 24
Together with the April 24 Committee we the Armenian community of Arizona will commemorate the memory of our beloved 1.5 million martyrs beginning with Divine Liturgy conducted by Rev Fr Zacharia Saribekyan at St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church on Friday April 23 @ 7:00PM. Immediately following the Church service, the community will participate with... »
Rev. Fr. Zacharia Saribekyan Meets with His Grace Bishop Thomas Olmsted
Der Zacharia met with Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix on Friday February 19. Present at the same meeting was Rev Michael Diskin of the Roman Catholic Church of Phoenix. The three clergymen spoke about Armenian Christianity, the Armenian Church, the relationship of how hand to hand working together for our entire fellow congregation is so... »
Primate’s Pastoral Visit to St. Apkar, Scottsdale, Arizona
On February 20-21, 2010, the Primate made a pastoral visit to St. Apkar Armenian Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. On Saturday evening, Mrs. Houri Dickranian and the St. Vartan Committee had prepared a program dedicated to St. Vartan the Captain and Companions. In his closing remarks, the Primate commended the organizers of the program for wonderfully reflecting... »
Lenten Season
During the Lenten season, Der Zacharia will be conducting weekly Friday evening vigils (kheskhoom) beginning @ 7:00PM at St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church. A light meal will be available following each of the Friday services. You will enjoy educational dialogue each week during the meal time. -The theme for Friday February 26 is... »
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The year of 2009 was a celebratory year for our Arizona family. The start of 2009 promised many exciting events for our community. In February, the Crowning of the Dome was the first of many more memorable activities that our dedicated volunteers and parishioners prepared and enjoyed on the path to St. Apkar Armenian... »
Home Blessings
Home Blessings: For thos of you who wish to have a visitation or home blessing from Der Zacharia during the holiday season, please call 480-451-8171 or 480-252-5131 to set an appointment. During the end of December and into the month of January is the time to return to religious and national traditions of home blessings. Let’s... »
A Message from Parish Council
Dear Faithful, With the holiday season upon us, we must take a moment to acknowledge our blessings and be grateful for all that we have been able to accomplish together with our thriving Armenian community in Arizona. During 2009, we have crowned and consecrated our new sanctuary with a variety of delightful events celebrating our... »
Raising of the Crosses Dec, 11
December 11th | Raising of the Cross and Lighting of the Tonatsar | Starting at 4:00pm | FREE Admission We invite you and your family to share in this very special occasion with Der Zacharia's blessing as we raise the crosses of Saint Apkar at... »
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