52nd Annual Parish Assembly

Our 52nd Annual Parish Assembly took place on Sunday, February 23. As is tradition, the meeting began in the church sanctuary following the Divine Liturgy, opening with an invocation and call to order. The election of assembly officers and a presentation by the Nominating Committee followed. A luncheon, provided by the Parish Council, was held in Tutak Hall, where…

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Childrens Day at the Cathedral

What a joyful and uplifting day it was at the 2nd Children’s Day event at St. Vartan Cathedral on January 25, 2025! Over 200 Armenian youth gathered not only to connect with friends and family but also to be the hands and feet of Christ in action. Together, they spread God’s love through acts of kindness, assembling bags of…

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Welcoming our Primate

Primate of the Eastern Diocese, Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, visited our church on Sunday, January 19, to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and spend time with our faithful community. At the conclusion of the Liturgy, His Grace delivered an inspirational sermon, followed by the blessing of the new curtains, generously sponsored by our Women’s Guild, and the new Bishop’s and Vardapet’s…

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Armenian breakfast fundraiser for our Kitchen Renovation

January 11, 2025  The Armenian breakfast, hosted by the dedicated parents and teachers of the Armenian school, was a feast of flavors and traditions! Guests enjoyed an array of homemade delights, including savory basturma and soojuk, fresh vegetables and olives, fluffy choreg, flaky nazook, and perfectly stewed apricots. Brewed to order Armenian coffee, and tea served elegantly from a…

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Young Professional’s Social

On January 11, 2025, we hosted our second Young Professionals social gathering at St. Gregory. About seventeen young professionals came together to enjoy a lively evening filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company. The event featured salsa dance lessons led by professional ballroom instructor Arsen Sargsyan, as well as traditional Armenian dance instruction by Harut and Simone…

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ST. GREGORY AWARD LUNCHEON

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 On November 10th, our St. Gregory’s church community gathered to honor two deserving recipients at the annual St. Gregory Award luncheon: Dr. Deacon Simon and Annie Ovanessian. For nearly twenty-five years, Dr. Deacon Simon has faithfully served on the altar, and Mrs. Annie has taught in Sunday School, both exemplifying deep faith and dedication to…

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ACYOA Juniors

Fourteen of our ACYOA Juniors met on November 3, at the Muse Paintbar for a creative afternoon of painting. While the theme of the painting was the same, each person incorporated their own unique artist style to bring home!

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Trunk or Treat & Armenian School Costume Parade

Our ACYOA Juniors held its annual Trunk or Treat, bringing families together for a fun-filled day of Halloween festivities! Children enjoyed a variety of activities, including a scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, coloring, bracelet-making, and more. Thank you so much to Nareh Hovsepyan for her hard work in organizing the event, as well as to our dedicated parent and ACYOA…

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Tea with the Bishop

On Wednesday, October 23, our Women’s Guild members gathered for a memorable and spiritually enriching day hosted by His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of our Diocese, at the Diocesan Center. This special event, “Tea with the Bishop,” brought together the Women’s Guild of our church and the Women’s Guild of Holy Martyrs Armenian Church, Bayside, NY. The day…

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