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.” »

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. »

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 Church. Another »

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 “Let’s »

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 on the remarkable lives of our martyrs. Divine Liturgy, Ordination and Sermon On the following day, the Primate celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon. He was assisted at the holy altar by Rev. Fr. Zacharia Saribekyan, Parish Priest and the Deacons. Amidst the jubilant voices of the Choir, the Primate ordained Berj Manoogian to the Diaconate. In his sermon, the Primate congratulated the newly ordained Deacon and commended his dedicated service to the Church. Furthermore, the Primate expressed his appreciation to the Parish Priest, the members of the Diocesan Council, Ladies Society and all auxiliary... »

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 »

In Honor of Mother's Day! Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 3:00 pm. Armenian Church Cultural Center, Melikian hall Donation $25.00 Come with your family and enjoy delightful afternoon and fashion show. Including hors d'oeuvres, desserts and no host bar. You will have the opportunity to visit the vendors booths Reservations required | Space is Limited! DOn't miss the special event! RSVP by April »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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. »

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

Satenig Johnson is one of our oldest community members and a lovely lady who attends Church service every Sunday. Celebrating Satenig’s 98th birthday! »

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 »

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. »

Ladies Society by Doreen Kaprielian The Ladies Society of Saint Apkar once again worked very hard during the months of November and December, with the preparation of all the delicious food for the Armenian Fest, and the New Year’s Eve Party. Both events were very successful with everybody’s hard work and full dedication. On Saturday, December »

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 the »

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 Treasurer Suzie »

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 the »

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 similar. »