Sunday, July 17, St. Gregory the Enlightener Women’s Guild sponsored a FUNdraiser to benefit Fuller Center for Housing in Armenia. This annual event was very well attended by over 90 participants (young babies to fun loving seniors). The yearly theme is an ALL-AMERICAN BBQ to benefit those in need of housing in Armenia. The traditional BBQ favorites; luscious…
On Saturday, June 25th, we hosted a painting workshop on the art of the Armenian letters led by Rev. Fr. Garabed Kochakian. About 20 participants ages 8 and up attended the event. The workshop included a power point presentation and a discussion about the history of the Armenian alphabet and how our Ayp,Pen,Kim functions linguistically, artistically and numerically…
June 9th: On Thursday night, during a joyous, dignified service at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, the new Diocesan Primate Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan reflected on the Apostolic character of the Armenian Church as a call “to go forth” among its people, and into the world. “That active, outgoing, Apostolic mission is as urgent today as it was…
Sunday, June 5th; The Parish Council dedication service was held to acknowledge them as they begin their new term following the Annual Parish Assembly. We express our appreciation to all our Parish Council members for their devoted service to our parish. Our PC members are: Chair: Elizabeth Shaghalian Vranka; Vice chair Gregory Sahagian; treasurer: Chris Bonfiglio; assistant treasurer:…
After a long pandemic break, the parish of St. Gregory the Enlightener held a delightful event on Sunday, November 21st, 2021. The 2019 St. Gregory Award was presented to Gregory Sahagian for his dedicated service to our church community. Greg was overwhelmed with humble joy throughout the afternoon, while surrounded by St. Gregory parishioners, his family (wife, Lori and his 3…
On Sunday, November 3, 2019 following the Divine Liturgy, many of our parishioners, family and friends celebrated the St. Gregory Award day. This year St. Gregory Award recipients were Chris and Adriane Keleshian Bonfiglio. We greatly appreciate their commitment and service to our church and blessed to have them in our St. Gregory family. “Dear all This note is…
On Sunday, November 4, on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Karekin II, a Special Prayer for the Catholicos was conducted in our church at the conclusion of Badarak. Following the service, more than 150 parishioners, family and friends celebrated the St. Gregory Award day. This year St. Gregory Award recipients were Deacons…
On Sunday, January 21st, the parishioners of St. Gregory the Enlightener welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Khajak Barsamian who joined the community to preside over the celebration of Der Mesrob’s 10th Anniversary of Ordination and ordain acolytes of the parish. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Der Mesrob, surrounded by the deacons, sub-deacons, and acolytes of the church. The choir…
