Saint Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona

Contribute toward St Apkar’s Travertine stone tiles project!

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:34:28 +0000

It is not too late to contribute toward St Apkar’s Travertine stone tiles project. Don’t miss out…be part of this opportunity. Remember to include a special prayer with your donation. The work begun on schedule and is moving along very nicely. “Blessed are those who build a Church.”

Vartivar 2010

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:25:23 +0000

Vartivar festivities will take place at LYNX LAKE beginning at 12:00Noon following a short badarak that will be conducted at 10:00AM – 11:00AM at St. Apkar Armenian Church in Scottsdale. Lynx Lake is located in the cool mountain forest just a few miles east of Prescott. The basic directions are as follows: I-17 North toward Flagstaff Take exit 262 toward AZ-69 N/Prescott/Cordes Lakes Rd/Arcosanti Merge onto AZ-69 N Turn left at Walker Rd Turn left at Lynx Lake Come and participate with your St. Apkar Church family. Bring a side-dish for the pot-luck. The BBQ meat will be provided by the AMen Organization and the ACYO youth members. Der Zacharia is looking forward to seeing all of you there! Since time is limited, please SPREAD THE WORD around this week to the rest of your family and to your friends in the community.

Der Nareg and Ygn Matarian from Los Angeles visiting our Arizona

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:10:00 +0000

It was a pleasure to have Der Nareg and Ygn Matarian from Los Angeles visiting our Arizona community and thanks to Der Nareg for conducting the Holy Divine Liturgy at St Apkar Armenian Church on Sunday June 27. Der Nareg and Ygn Matarian were able to spend time with the Church choir during the weekend visit.

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The 83rd Annual Assembly of the Western Diocese

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 02:18:05 +0000

The 83rd Annual Assembly of the Western Diocese held in Burbank, California was very well attended. The Arizona delegates accompanying Der Zacharia representing St Apkar were Margaret Ehramjian, Victoria Manoogian and Suzie Grigorians. We would like to extend congratulations to Dr Stepan Ovanessoff and Dr Rafy Safarian for receiving the Archbishop’s Award at the Banquet held on April 30, 2010.

Visiting Andre Agassi Foundation in Las Vegas

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 22:31:30 +0000

Der Zacharia visited with the Andre Agassi Foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada in March and was gifted Andre’s latest book, an autobiography titled Open with his autograph that was presented to the AZACYO membership.

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.

95th Commemoration of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:45:50 +0000

95th Commemoration of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day at monument site located at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, AZ on April 24, 2010.

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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!

Merelotz and Martyrs’ Day Information

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:49:32 +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 u a living memorial in our martyrs’ honor. This fundraising effort is to purchase a church pew to begin the process. This specific church pew will be to honor our victims with a dedication plaque on it where their spirits will live on forever.
If you are interested in making a donation, make your checks payable to St. Apkar Armenian Church with “April 24 church pew” on the memo line. You may call the Church office @ 480-451-8171 for further details. The dedications of the special donors will be made public on Sunday April 25. All are invited to participate and commemorate the memory of our beloved martyrs at the Divine Liturgy to be conducted on that Sunday. Madagh will be available in Melikian Hall following the Church service.

Also, let us revive and keep the tradition of Merelotz continuing. If you wish to have prayers said at the grave sites of your deceased loved ones, please call me as soon as possible to schedule a convenient time to meet at the cemetery.
My cell phone number is 480-252-5131.

Blessings,
Der Zacharia

Palm Sunday

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:23:18 +0000

Palm Sunday, Dzaghgazart, is the feast of Christ’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.

Having raised Lazarus from the dead, Christ was hailed by the people as the Messiah and new King of Israel.

By entering Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, the Old Testament prophesy was fulfilled.

The people hailed him shouting “Hosannah! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” And they spread flowers and palm branches before Him.

Today, we celebrate Christ’s entry into Jerusalem with a procession around the Church, holding palms and decorated long candles.

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