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75th Anniversary Capital Campaign and Strategic Plan UpdateThanks to the generosity St. James parishioners and friends, we have reached almost two-thirds of our $3 million goal!

Commitments to the Capital Campaign as of May 31, 2007total $1,977,131.

These commitments have been made by 270 families(parishioners and friends) of St. James.

Our work continues! What more can we achieve?Consider the following:

• St. James has 725 individual dues-paid members andover 2000 families in our parish.

• Of these familes, 270 have made an active commitmentto date. We extend our gratitude to them for their gen-erosity and support of the church and its mission.

• We encourage our remaining 1,730 families to make ameaningful gift to St. James! If you have not made acommitment, please join your fellow parishioners bymaking a pledge. St. James needs your commitment.This is the time—make a difference.

Our goal is to have 100% participation. Every pledge, ofevery size, matters and makes a real difference. Our StrategicPlan can be implemented only to the extent of the success ofthe Capital Campaign. Join us today!

Strategic Plan Expenditures (as of May 31, 2007)

Child Care Center Child Care Center

(painting, carpet, furniture) $18,904.56Child Care Staff $10,575.00

Renovation of Church Sanctuary Painting, Restoration, and Woodwork $60,630.00Carpeting $50,857.26Furniture $14,550.00Drapery Cleaning $ 5,020.00Electrical $ 3,477.93Miscellaneous

(floor mats, water fountains, boiler) $ 1,896.65

Renovation of Church ExteriorExterior Masonry Work $82,750.00Flashing, Gutters, and Roofing $77,341.00Lighting for Exterior Cross $ 5,248.00Parking Lot $ 1,575.00

RectoryMiscellaneous

(oil tank, chimney, electrical work, boiler) $11,087.63

Capital Campaign Expenses Stewardship Associates -

Professional Campaign Consultant $83,589.9075th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet $11,260.0075th Anniversary Capital Campaign Booklet $10,262.0075th Anniversary Commemorative DVD $ 2,750.00Phoneathon Expenses $ 1,245.43

ST. JAMES ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH

LOOYS • APRIL - JUNE 2007

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MESSAGE FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

The Future Is BrightWe often hear the phrase “how will history judge.” How will his-

tory judge the decisions our leaders make? How will history judgethe effectiveness of our educational system? How will historyjudge the Boston Red Sox for paying $150 million dollars for a start-ing pitcher from Japan? The phrase applies to just about any pre-sent day event or series of events. It also applies to our steward-ship of the St. James Armenian Apostolic Church. How will histo-ry judge our stewardship of the legacy entrusted to us by thefounders of our church? While we will know in a year or two if theBoston Red Sox made a wise investment, we may not know foranother 75 years how history will judge our stewardship of thechurch; but if you look around our church, you can see all the signsof a bright future for St. James and I am confident that history willjudge us as good stewards of the church.

Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, the initial phasesof our 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign have been a success,and while we have not yet reached our fundraising goals, we are offto a great start. The early success of our fundraising campaign canbe seen in the repair and restoration of our church. It has beenalmost one year since Badarak was held in the Cultural Centerwhile the church sanctuary was being renovated. New carpet andpaint, including a breathtaking restoration of the murals over thealtar, and the refinishing of the pews has truly transformed ourchurch sanctuary. In addition to restoring the interior of the church,we have all seen the scaffolding erected around the exterior of thechurch. The much needed and long overdue re-pointing of the exte-rior masonry work, repairs to the roof, gutters and downspouts,and repairs to the heating system are all vital in order to insure thatour church will continue to stand strong as it welcomes future gen-erations to worship in the same place where their parents, grand-parents and great grandparents once worshiped. In addition to therenovation of the church sanctuary and exterior, plans are also

underway for the creation of a gift shop in the lower level of thechurch and for the major renovation of the cultural center.

As you can imagine, such an undertaking requires careful plan-ning in order to maximize the efficiency of such a renovation pro-ject while minimizing the disruption to the day to day operations ofthe church and the many programs which are housed in the cultur-al center. While you may not see construction activity going on atthe cultural center just yet, you can be assured that the CapitalAssets Planning Subcommittee is busy soliciting and reviewingproposals and will keep parishioners advised of when the culturalcenter renovations will commence. In addition to the repair andrenovation of our buildings, the 75th Anniversary CapitalCampaign is also committed to providing more robust and essen-tial programming for all of our parishioners. Our Child Care Center,which has been open for several months on Sunday mornings, is asuccess. Parents with pre-school aged children now have the abil-ity to attend Sunday services while their children are being caredfor in a safe, loving, Christian environment by dedicated, profes-sional staff. Plans are being considered to make the Child CareCenter available during other church functions and events. Oursenior transportation program is in the final stages of planning andwe hope to implement the program soon. The Strategic PlanningCommittee also remains committed to strengthening and expand-ing our youth programming and ministry dedicated to helping andeducating our youth to become good Christians and good stewardsof the church.

We need to prepare our children to be good stewards of thechurch, and we do this by setting a good example ourselves. Onecannot look to the future without also looking at the past. The pridethat we feel when remembering our friends, relatives and lovedones who sacrificed and gave of their time, their talents and theirtreasure to build St. James and the cultural center should be thesame pride that our great grandchildren feel when remembering usfor taking such good care of these precious gifts. It is this pride thatinspires us to do all we can do, in honor of those that came beforeus, and it is this same pride that will inspire future generations topick up the torch and continue the St. James legacy for the next 75years.

I would like to thank all of you who, during myillness and stages of treatment, have sent flowers andcards, conveyed your thoughts, concerns, and especiallyyour prayers for my recovery.

I thank you also for the love-filled food that many of you provided for me and my family. I truly felt Godsustained me through all of you in your own special ways.

May we all always feel His blessing and care throughwhatever we are challenged to endure.

With love and thankfulness,Yn. Rosemarie Davidian

A Special Thank You…

Parish CouncilSitting: Linda Sahagian, Secretary K. Vasken Babigian, Vice Chairman Fr. Arakel Aljalian, President/Pastor Scott Kapilian, Chairman John Musserian, Treasurer

Standing: Richard L. Cherkerzian, Jr., Asst. Treasurer Sandy Raphalian, Council Member Carol Babikyan, Asst. Secretary Sharon Bazarian, Council Member Edward Orchanian, Jr., Council Member Ben Saraydarian, Council MemberEdward K. Kazanjian, Council Member

LO#S • APRIL- #OUNIS 2007

SB. #AKOB FA#ASTAN:A#Z A}AQ:LAKAN :K:{:ZI 3

The Sunday School’s journey to Easter beganon Poon Paregentan, Sunday, February 18, 2007.The theme of the traditional family fun day wasan “Island Afternoon” complete with an islanddinner, leis, music, dancing and games.

The journey progressed into Lent, a time ofdiscipline, self reflection, penance, fasting, church attendance, prayer andgiving. Each student received “Words to Live By”, forty days of God’s wordthrough the Armenian Lectionary, In this selection of Bible passages to beread daily during Lent.

Our Sunday School participated in the Eastern Diocesan Lenten Drivewhich this year benefited both World Vision’s Darfur Emergency Relief andThe Fund for Armenian Relief’s Project Smile. Children enthusiastically raisedmoney in little “take out” containers, and in their enthusiasm to help “takeout” pain and suffering in the lives of others, our students raised over $2000!Thank you to all who supported our drive!

On Sunday, March 25, 2007, children from the Child Care Center andKindergarten through 4th Grades assembled Easter Baskets for delivery to theWatertown Food Pantry located at St. Patrick’s Church. This annual event isdone in conjunction with the ACYOA Jrs. Students in Grades 5-11 preparedboxed lunches and personal care items for the residents of Fr. Bill’s Place inQuincy, MA.

After the Lenten season, we arrived at Palm Sunday, and students in the2nd and 3rd Grades carried palms in the morning procession around the sanc-tuary at the beginning of Badarak.

On Holy Tuesday evening, five young ladies from the fourth grade, accom-panied by 5 young ladies from the upper grades, participated in the Service ofthe Handmaidens.

The Washing of the Feet (Vodunluva) Service was held on Holy Thursdayevening. Twelve boys from the 4th Grade participated in this traditional ser-

Journey to Easter

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On April 1, 2007 the ACYOA Seniors and Juniorsonce again hosted their annual Palm Sunday Youth DayBanquet. Over 300 parishioners gathered together foran afternoon of good food and fellowship. After a toastgiven by Crosby Goshgarian, the parish was treated toa delicious steak dinner wonderfully prepared by StanTagarelis and Aras Cinar. Our extreme gratitude to all

of the ACYOA members who served the afternoon’s banquet.The program was opened by remarks by the ACYOA Juniors Chairman Christine

Hovsepian and the ACYOA Seniors Chairman Jennifer Tagarelis. After Mrs. BrendaKhederian,Youth Director, shared her remarks the guests, the speaker of the day,Yn.Natasha Aljalian, opened by sharing the activities of the ACYOA. She then spoke toboth the parishioners and to the youth of St. James on how we must all work as achurch family to support and uplift one another, and to always strive for more andseek to please God.

The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of the ACYOA Alumni Awardto Richard Tarvezian, Esq. A past ACYOA chairman, Richard has been extremelyinvolved in all aspects of life at St. James, including serving as a Diocesan Delegateand as Sunday School Superintendent to one of the largest Sunday Schools in churchhistory. Richard has been and continues to be an amazing role model for our youthtoday. The afternoon drew to a close with closing remarks by our Pastor Fr.ArakelAljalian, who congratulated Richard, his wife Ann and daughter Talene.

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vice which is symbolic of Christ washing the feet of His Disciples. Immediately follow-ing this service, the 10th Grade class held its 32nd Annual Passover Meal. This tradi-tion is an arrangement of the Passover meal and the Last Supper as a historical drama.

The Annual Children’s Easter Holy Communion was held on Saturday, April 7, 2007.Breakfast hosted by the Sunday School and the Armenian School immediately fol-lowed the service. Children were treated to a karate presentation with an inspirationalChristian message following the breakfast.

We arrived at Easter Sunday, with our students gathering together in church and inclass to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection. And so the journey to Easter Sunday wascomplete. The preparation, the reflection, the prayers, and readings, the giving and theservice – all gathering and rejoicing in Holy Easter!

Journey to EasterContinued from page 3

PALM SUNDAY BANQUET



On February 10th our students dressed asKatchen Vartan and his warriors and performedat the school’s Annual Vartanantz Program. Ahighlight of the afternoon was the presentationof our own Der Arsen’s life-long work called“From Haig to Armen.” We commend the pastparents and friends of the Armenian School whocame together to prepare a wonderful luncheonfor the event; the main dish of course being thelegendary harrissa.

On April 7, 2007, the Armenian School, in con-junction with the Sunday school participated inAnnual Children’s Communion and breakfast.The morning was filled with joy and fellowshipand our students participated in the fun-filledevent. There was a lively, interactive martial artsdemonstration, a traditional Easter egg-crackingcontest among the attendees and a Easter eggdecorating contest (the winners of which wereKatya Maserejian, Nareg Kalaydjian and DeannaMinasian.)

As is tradition at St. James, the Armenian School stu-dents read passages from the Holy Gospels in Armenianbefore and during Badarak. Following Badarak, Der Arakelperformed a Home Blessing, or Doonorhnek, service, fol-lowing which the Armenian School teachers and parentsoffered parishioners a beautiful and bountiful table filledwith traditional Armenian pastries and delicacies.

The Armenian school is currently registering students for2007-2008 academic year. It is a wonderful environment tolearn Armenian and keep our language, culture, and her-itage alive.

Marina Minasian, Principal

St. Sahag & St. MesrobArmenian School

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SB7 PATARAGI >ORFOURDIN IMASTE*



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Holy Week at St. James



Daniel MacMillan, son of William & Silva MacMillan, earned the St.Gregory Award – the Cub Scout religious medal – in conjunction with theDiocese of the Armenian Church.

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CHILDREN’S RECEPTION & ORIENTATION CENTER

April 5, 2007To: Ms Nancy Kasabian, St James Church of MADear Ms. Kasabian,

Children’s Reception and Orientation Centre of Fund forArmenian Relief expresses its thankfulness to you for 12 boxes ofclothes donated. Unfortunately there is an increasing level ofpoverty in Armenia and lots of families and children are not ableto fulfill their primary needs such as clothes, food, toys, etc. Andsuch donations as you and other FAR donors did, help us to satis-fy their needs.

Probably you are informed that FAR CROC programs and ser-vices such as Shelter and Crisis Intervention, Child Protection“Hotline and Helpline”, Child Protection Network, Child ProtectionPublic Forum as well as “Foster care” help us to be aware of thefamilies and children at high risk within the whole Republic. Thesefamilies and children are not satisfied even with simple vitalthings: clothes and food.

Here, in CROC we are trying to combine with two importantcomponents, both the professional support of the Centre andother packages of resources (clothes, foods, involvement in nec-essary services, finding job, etc) in order to help them to ease thepossible further risks. Thanks to such donations and our profes-sional support we are trying to help the children and families athigh risks to overcome the “underclass” situation.

We assure you that all the clothes will be directed to the sat-isfaction of needs of children and families of Republic of Armeniawho are in difficult situations and at high risks. Thank you onceagain for your support in realizing the goal of our project.

With deepest regards M. Antonyan, CROC Director Save the Date…

Pontifical Visit of His Holiness Karekin IISupreme Patriarch andCatholicos of AllArmenians

to the Eastern Diocese of theArmenian Church of America

Dates of Boston Visit:October 5-9, 2007

The Mr. & Mrs. Group had a dinner meeting in Februaryand April. The March meeting was cancelled because ofwinter vacations.

Tickets for the annual Franks & Beans Supper were sentto all members of the group. Anyone wishing to buy a tick-et is asked to please contact Raffi Yeghiayan at (781) 862-4361. With only 300 tickets available and 9 cash prizesawarded, the odds are quite good! Thank you.

FUND FOR ARMENIAN RELIEF

The ladies of St. James making mas, continu-ing the fine tradition of Helen Yapchaian ofblessed memory, who led the preparation of masat St. James for years. May God bless Helen’ssoul, and may He bless those who carry on andcontinue the tradition and service to St. James.

2nd Annual

ST. JAMES REUNION DANCESaturday, September 8, 2007 • 8pm

Cash Bar

St. James Keljik Hall, 465 Mt.Auburn StreetWatertown, MA

Featuring: Roger Krikorian (Dumbeg);Joe Kouyoumjian (Oud); Leon Janikian (Clarinet);

Harry Bedrossian (Keyboard);and Ken Kalajian (Guitar)

For more information please contact:Melanie Khederian at (617) 923-1165

[email protected]



APRIL 2007

Garabed Sarkis Kalajian—April 14, 2007Son of Edward and Lena Kalajian

Godparents: Arthur Kalajian and Sailwa Karahbit

George Haig Chapian—April 15, 2007Son of Raffi and Maria Chapian

Godparents: John Anteryassian and Izabel Chapian

Zachary Joseph Kefeyan—April 28, 2007Son of John and Tamara Kefeyan

Godparents: Arra and Amy Zeytoonian

MAY 2007

Adriana Ohanyan Melo—May 5, 2007Daughter of Luis and Hermine Melo

Godparents: Stepan and Anahit Tokatlyan

Adrienne Cherkerzian Giancola—May 13, 2007Daughter of Christopher and Tanya Cherkerzian Giancola

Godparents: Richard Cherkerzian Jr. and Diane (Cherkerzian) Lyons

Dana Jeanne Wallis—May 13, 2007Daughter of Charles E. Wallis and Anita J. Cronin (Adult)

Godmother: Karin Cinar

Theodore Addison Bida—May 20, 2007Son of Todd and Lisa Mellian Bida

Godparents: Craig Bida and Aimee Bida Arredondo

Isabel Benoit Bida—May 20, 2007Daughter of Todd and Lisa Mellian Bida

Godparents: Craig Bida and Aimee Bida Arredondo

Sara Marianne Kazanjian—May 26, 2007Daughter of David and Maria Kazanjian

Godparents: Paul Kazanjian and Theresa Zheleznyakov

Please note the following correction:

Conor Edward O’Leary—November 4, 2006Son of Francis X. and Amanda O’Leary

Godparents: Joseph O’Leary and Emily Young

WeddingsAnd the two shall become one.

FuneralsMay Christ Our God shed His Eternal Light

upon the souls of our dearly departed. May God bless the souls

of the deceased and comfort the members of their families.

MARCHCol. Joseph Matthew BazarianMarch 6, 2007Helen T. YapchaianMarch 9, 2007Leonid GrigoryanMarch 22, 2007Kohar HagopianMarch 23, 2007Helen M. (Garabedian) KuleszaMarch 29, 2007

APRILGeorge YapchaianApril 4, 2007Richard HagopianApril 18, 2007Louis PapazianApril 20, 2007

Baptisms & ChrismationsYou have been Baptised in Christ. Alleluia

MAY 2007

Vaughan Harry Totovian and Lily Shoushan TossounianMay 26 2007

Best Men: James Totovian and Mark Totovian; Maid of Honor: Taleen Chouljian

Jason Deranian and Kari ManniSunday May 27, 2007

Best Man: Gregory Deranian Maids of Honor: Melissa Manni and Erica Manni

The Wedding was held at St. Pius Catholic Church, Manchester, NH

Charles Matthew GulbankianApril 23, 2007Sonia MnazakanianApril 24, 2007Ann SelianApril 28, 2007

MAYAnn (Dickie) TashjianMay 8, 2007Rebecca Ann “Peggy” PapazianMay 8, 2007Zartar MinassianMay 11, 2007Sahag Nahabedian May 22, 2007

Tad and Kelley Guleserian and Family; Joy Guleserian Foley andFamily; and Melanie J. Guleserian for a donation of $300 to be added to the Walter A. Guleserian Memorial Fund.

Arthur, Christi & Marc Papazian for their donation of $50 to be added to the Walter A. Guleserian Memorial Fund.

Thank YouThe Kolgian family for their donation of $20 to be added to the WalterA. Guleserian Memorial Fund.

To Arthur and Louise Panosian for their generous donation on theoccasion of the engagement of their daughter Jennifer V. Panosian ofBelmont, to John A. Esserian of Lexington, son of Armen Esserian &Carol Esserian. An October 2007 wedding is planned.

St. James Armenian Church extends sincere gratitude to the following for their donations.



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Samuel HanoyanFebruary 2, 2007Warren & Lucy AylaianHelen & Elizabeth BaronianJulie GanjianMarlin R. KeshishianMr. & Mrs. George MigridichianDr.& Mrs. Leonard R. WeisbergNerses & Gladys ZeytoonianTotal $265

Michael Francis LuniewiczFebruary 5, 2007Tekeyan-Luniewicz & Family Herman & Laura PurutyanHaig & Rosalie TekeyanTotal $ 375

Alice KevorkianFebruary 7, 2007Pam DiBellaThe Keane FamilyHarry & Azniv AmiralianCarol, Arleen & Lisa Arcenian

& FamiliesSteve, Janice, Marie AveryPaula & Tony BorgasanoEdward & Mary BrewsterPatricia & Ron CataldoPaul CavanaughGladys ClintonMr. & Mrs. George DerderianDorothy DurkinShake GabrielTom & Judie GalanteValentine GarabedianDavid, Melanie, Vanessa HaroutunianHaig HaroutunianRobert HaroutunianGail HaroutunianDavid F. HayesMarion & Marsha HovenesianDr. & Mrs. Harry Kavoogian, Jr.Leona KevorkianAracse KurkjianSylvia LafauciDeborah LingiewiczAlice MallumianJames D. MaxonMartha MinassianThe Moraites FamilyEdward & Jackie OrchanianEdward Orchanian, Jr.Arshalouys SarkissianHarry & Grace SurabianDeborah SurabianRichard & Barbara SurabianKenneth Z. SurabianMrs. Robert SurabianCarl & Doreen Surabian & FamilyMr. & Mrs. Charles Surabian FamilyCatherine & Lenny TatarounsValerie & Michael TersakianLouise WarwickSt. James Sunday School Total $1,945

R. Grace SarkisianFebruary 14, 2007Harry & Diana AdamianDr. John & Mary CherkerzianAshod & Sona JelalianMr. & Mrs. Vartkes KaraianMarion MalkasianTotal $ 125

John G. AkillianFebruary 21, 2007Vernon & Roberta AkillianBen & Vivian AkillianLeo & Family Akillian

Richard D. AkillianSteven & Hilda AssarianAlfred & Helen ChinianRonald & Ruth JacobsMark O. Johnson & Leslie BourneNora KalajianGeorge & Gladys KaloostianAnahid KeshishianMrs. John T. McGurlHelen PaboojianNancy & Gregg SavageLynn M. SchneiderTotal $ 800

Dorothy J. MesserFebruary 21, 2007Steve & Hilda AssarianDr. Leon & Deanna BastajianGrace BoyajianAlice HachigianAnnie KarianVicki KrikorianRuth MarconiMary MurphyNatalie SakayanRichard & Marianne ShahlamianSarkis & Connie ToshikianTotal $400

Arutyun SanturyanFebruary 28, 2007Tagouhi & Khachig KostikianHarout & Mary ArabianMoses & Rita AvakianNadik & Nuris AyMr. & Mrs. Razmik BanosianAvedis & Alice BoyadjianKrikor & Suna CinarAvadis Cinar Kaya Cinar FamilyR. DanielianMr. & Mrs. Sarkis DudumianUgur EskiciValentine GarabedianSilva & Hasmig GarabetMirhan (Pasha) GulerNazli GulerDikran Hagopian & FamilyKarkour KhajadourianGarabet & Arutyun KouyoumjianNevart KouyoumjianLevon & Tina KurkjianAracse KurkjianMarie LilianMr. & Mrs. MelikianGeorge & Seta MenjikianPeter & Ahnie MondolfiJohn OhanessianMissak & Angelique OurfalianAgavni OzcanScott & Anne Price & FamilyKalost & Zabel PurutGulnar SahagianJan & George SallumMr. & Mrs. Sarkis SantourianGarbis SepetjianSimpat Cevahir ShirinianShahan & Salpi StepanianSeta TakvoryanGaro & Aida YavshayanMr. & Mrs. Ara Yogurtian & FamilyNuris & Agop ZekiyanTotal $1,455

Joseph Mathew BazarianMarch 6, 2007Mr. & Mrs. David Bazarian & FamilyJim, Sharon, Sarah, Julie &

Amy McDermottCharlene & Erwin Fruehauf

& FamilyArleen Bazarian

Peter & Sophie BalgochianMardi BalgochianPeter Balgochian III & FamilyFlorence AharonianBen & Vivian AkillianAzniv & Harry AmiralianMr. & Mrs. Leon AtamianDianne BabikianElizabeth BalgochianElaine & Cathy BazarianMr. & Mrs. Richard BazarianMargaret BazarianAlice BazarianMelanie, Emily & Aram BedrosianDon & Sunny BoghosianEdward & Mary BrewsterLeon C. CaragulianKaren DederyanAnn & Ken EsperianDon & Martha GreenhalghMr. & Mrs. Philip & Linda HasourisHilda HavesianHolland & Knight

Charitable FoundationJohn & Karen HovsepianBernard Husser & Heidi LakeSonia JanikianKaren, Marilyn, Brenda JeknavorianNora KalajianGeorge & Gladys KaloostianKrikor & Nancy KassabianEdward K & Nirva KazanjianBessie A. KenisMrs. Soultana KotsiopoulosChris KotsiopoulosMarianne & Ralph LeporeEvangeline LiapisStefanie MadanianRose MamishianMike ManoianGeorge NalchianSteven & Elizabeth NapolitanoLynda PalladinoValentine PogharianHerman & Laura PurutyanLeon C. RisvasCarmen E. RussoLinda M. SahagianRichard & Irene SamourianMarien SamuelianKenneth & Diane SamuelianGen & Sonny SartellSpyros & Ethel SavasAlice & Anthony SeferianVictoria Spielman, Exec. Dir.St. James ChurchSunday School Dick SyattPam & Milt YanofskyMichael G. YapchaianTOTAL $3,040

Helen T. YapchaianMarch 9, 2007George, Michael G. &

Gayle M. YapchaianCheryl A. & Richard M. BagdasarianA Friend Arshaluys AbalianRev. Fr. Tateos R. &

Yn. Margaret AbdalianHarry & Diana AdamianMary & Sarah AgabianVee AgahigianRoseann AkopovHarry & Azniv AmiralianPhyllis AnanianJudith,David & Joseph V. Ananian

& FamiliesRichard & Adrenna AntreasianSarah ArabianEleanor C. ArakelianArmenian Women's Welfare Assoc.Lucy AroianCharles & Sona AslanianMike & Anita AssarianAdele AstourianHamest AtamianNishan & Margrit AtinizianGeorge & Mariam AvakianHaig AvedisianSuren & Sharon L. AvedisianDianne BabikianCarol & Jirair BabikyanDr. & Mrs. Jacob C. BaboianMarion M. BadrigianGary & Dottie BagdasarianRose BagdasarianMichael & Florence BahtiarianDetta Baldwin & Grace CiccotelliMary BalyosianNatalie BarmakianRose Barsamian & FamilyMargaret Bejian Alex Bejian & FamilyJames & Sara Bejoian

Rose, Robert & Paul BejoianMary BergoudianVictoria BoghosianPaul T. BoghosianDon & Sunny BoghosianGerri BonannoK. George & Ruth BournazianDavid & Dorothy BournazianNadine BournazianDebra A. BoyajianChet & Queenie BoyajianAzadouhie BoyamianSamuel & Margaret BozoianEdward & Mary BrewsterJosephine & Shirley CavalloRichard & Helen CherkerzianMarilyn Coughlin (Nargosian)Leslie & Jim Cristello & FamilyHelen & Charlie DagavarianRaymond Davidian Rev.& Mrs. Dajad Davidian & FamilyKaren DederyanDavid DeMarcoKenneth & Karen DemerjianSarah DemirjianJohn & Lucille DemirjianGeorge DemirjianHaig & Donna DeranianSetrak & Paul DerBoghosianMr. & Mrs. Harry DerMinasianNina FlanneryAnn M. GabaldonShake GabrielValentine GarabedianAnoush GarabedianAnne GarabedianLillian GarbouchianCharles GazarianArshag GechijianMary GeorgeSteve & Margie Glikas (Kalajian)Crosby & Marge GoshgarianDr. & Mrs. Nishan GoudsouzianEsther GoureghianDonna & Mike GriswoldCharles & Joyce GuleserianEdward & Nancy GuleserianKirk & Elizabeth GulezianZakar R. HachikianJilda HachikianMr. & Mrs. Hagop Hachikian

& FamilyDn. Varoujan & Lilit Hachikian

& FamilyAnita HadjianMary-Ann Hagopian Rose Hagopian & FamilyGail HaroutunianAbraham HarutunianRuth HarutunianSusan & Kim HazarvartianDoris A. HazerjianHilda HevesianZevart M. HollisianMarion & Marsha HovenesianMargaret & Mary HovnanianJohn & Karen HovsepianMrs. Bertha & Carol HoyenMargaret JanikianSonia A. JanikianAlice JanjikianDr. & Mrs. C. Robert JingozianLeon W. KachadorianNora KalajianNancy KalajianRichard KalajianGrace KaloostianGeorge & Gladys KaloostianMrs. Kirk KaloustianScott & Lyn KapilianAnn O. KaprielianSarop & Veronica KaprielianIlse E. KaprielianRose Z. KaribianHelen KashgegianMr. & Mrs. Glen KashgegianYn. Lucine KashikjianSiranoush KassabianKrikor & Nancy KassabianHagop & Solair KayaPaul, David & Maria Kazanjian Edward K. & Nina Kazanjian

& FamilyJohn, Elizabeth & Adrienne

Kefeyan FamilyBenjamin KelerjianSally & Frank KeljikLinda KeljikSouren & Virginia KeoleianMarlin R. KeshishianQueenie KeumurianIskouhie KhalarianJohn & Brenda KhederianSusan & Victor KingsleyElizabeth KloomgianHermine Kotchoonian

Jennie KoumjianSeroun KrikorianGale & Harry KrikorianRoger & Diane KrikorianAracse KurkjianRebecca LauriaJames & Sharon

Bazarian McDermottStefanie MadanianRichard P. MadanjianMarion MalkasianAlice MallumianRose Mamishian & FamilyBerj & Meline ManoukianLucy MardirosianOra MargosianMargaret R. MasmanianGladys & Anna MedzorianAlice K. MellianLouise Mihovan (Essayan)Mrs. Nora & Ms. Mary MinasianSarkis & Maral MinassianElsie Minassian & FamilyLouise D. Missakian

& Sandra L. MissakianGeorge & Anne MooradianDr. & Mrs. John MusserianMildred NahabedianAnn NahabedianSahag & Vartouhie NahabedianHelen NalchianLawrence & Lucy O'BrienAzadouhie OhannesianAndy & Beatrice OhannessianHelen & Shirley OnanianLinda & Koren OvoianAgavni OzcanArmand & Sam PaboojianMr. & Mrs. Harutun PalandjianMarilyn PapazianArthur & Mary PapazianStella & James ParechanianHarry & Hripsime ParsekianHarold & Gladys PartamianMr. & Mrs. Edward &

Elaine D. PatapanianMr. & Mrs. James PetersonChristine Peterson & Scott McLeodJack & Audrey PilibosianJack PogarianValentine PogharianGary PogharianJoseph & Doris PosatoApkar & Arpie PotookianThomas & Diane PrendergastHerman & Laura PurutyanNancy Reppucci (Madanian)Linda M. SahagianElvira SalleseKenneth & Diane SamuelianMarien SamuelianRobert SanasarianHerika SarafianHelen SarkisianHarry & Irene SarkisianAlice & Anthony SeferianHelen A. SerijanYeprad & Mary ShadbegianDaniel ShadbegianDiane ShadbegianGlenn ShenloogianGay & Allison ShenloogianKatherine SiranosianThomas M. & Diane M. SmithHaig & Derouhie SoukiasianDr. & Mrs. Linda & Sarkis SoukiasianSt. James Women's GuildStan, Lori, Jennifer

& Stephen TagarelisGrace TakvorianRichard, Ann & Talene TarvezianHaig & Rosalie TekeyanDora TevanNaomi Thovmasian MarshStella Tonry (Kamberian)John & Diana TopjianNorman TorosianSharon TorosianTotovian FamilyMaryAnn TutunjianMr. Eric Waldron Wat. Savings BankDavid Salibian,DMD Waverley Dental CareDorian & Todd Wyner

& Andrew NormanFrances & George YapchaianEdward & Josephine YapchianMr. & Mrs. Raffi P. YeghiayanAnna A. YeshilianRose Yeshilian & Carol SnellMary & Clyde YoungerNatalie ZakarianAmy & Arra ZeytoonianTOTAL $ 8,560.00

Kohar HagopianMarch 23, 2007

Ruth ChobanianDr. & Mrs. Aram ChobanianRichard & Karen Diranian & FamilyJohn & Deborah GiragosianMr. & Mrs. Fred HebshiePeter & Brenda KanarianArpi Kazanjian & FamilyDr. Nishan & Mrs. Rita KechejianEdith KrekorianSally MartinRichard & Lillian NajarianGeorge T. PanichasTotal $1005

Helen M. (Garabedian) KuleszaMarch 29, 2007

Janet GalusdianCharles CalusdianMr. & Mrs. Richard W. CrawfordDavid & Mary Jane Flower(Hindlian)Mary GeorgeHarry & Sandra KeshishianEleanor LeBlancTotal $ 670

ADDITIONAL IN LIEU:

Papken Peter JohnsonDecember 21, 2006

Zabel JaniniNew Total: $1790

Adrienne HalajianJanuary 2, 2007

Mr. & Mrs. Alicia & ArthurBerberian & FamilyGeorge, Lisa, Sophia,

and Gianna HalajianJohn DagdigianNew Total: $1,090

Ovssanna DerSimonianJanuary 8, 2007

Katshey & Shnoreg BatalianEdward & Florence KazanjianJacklin KotikianDr. Carolann S. NajarianThe Dallas Family Robert A. Dallas Insurance Agency, Inc.

New Total: $ 1,183

Dorothy Isgoohi TerzianJanuary 12, 2007

Mark & Lina TerzianStephanie & Derek AndersonMarylou McCarthyNew Total: $ 1,015

Mary B. ParnagianJanuary 13, 2007

Mr. & Mrs. Richard AntreasianEva GuzelianMary-Ann K. HagopianBarbara & Richard HagopianNew Total: $670

Yervant BalianJanuary 18, 2007

Anoush BalianArthur, Olga, Isabella

& Edward BalianMark, Maria & Grace JorjorianArmen BalianValentine BaghdoyanBaran Family Rose Z. DavitianNouritza DjirdjirianSona EkizianDr. Vartan & Armen GhugasianDr. Nishan & Mary GoudsouzianKegham & Gohar KelekianArmand PaboojianGeorge TekeyanHaig & Rosalie TekeyanNew Total: $ 2,725

In Lieu of Flowers

The following donations have been received with appreciation by St. JamesArmenian Apostolic Church. May God bless the souls of our dearly departedand give comfort and hope to their families.



Siroon Avedisian, November 3, 2006,Irene and Richard Gallagher and Family,Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jablonski andFamily, Linda and Koren Ovoian andFamily, Mr. Louis and Ms. MarionBarsam, Mr. and Mrs. Paul and CaroleCorrigan, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dohertyand Family, Arlene (Stepanian) Felt andFamily, Ms. Diane M. Gardener, LeoHovsepian, Richard and NancyHovsepian, Karen and Daniel Jewett,Dr. Marian Kasabian Hoffman, Cheryland Richard Marotto, George and AnneMooradian, Hope and Thomas Moore,Dorothy A. O'Malley, Mary Ovoian,George and Helen Yapchaian, Fran andGeorge Yapchaian, Total $1325

Krikor Chitchian, November 22, 2006,Arsalus Abalian , Varujan and SellaAbalian and Family, The Abradjian andTazian Families, Nadine and SarkisAbrahamian, Varujan and ViktoryaAgopyan, Serda and Mark Amerson,Harout and Mary Arabian, ThomasArdan, Raffi and Mine Ardan, Mr. andMrs. Stephen and Nektar Ashchian,Astrid and Stephan, Nishan and MargritAtinizian, Nigoghos Atinizian, Zadik Ay,Varujan and Mari Aznavour and Family,Tatoul and Varteni Badalian, Yetvart andArmine Bagdikian, Dr. and Mrs. JirayrBalikian, Mari and Avedis Basmacioglu,Talin and Kevork Bekelian, Zack andAlin Bouthiette, Stanley Brooks, Stevenand Alex Canter, Eliso Chitchian, VartuhiCholakian, Cimenian Family, Y. Citcioglu,Karen Clickner ISIS Holistic Clinic,Arman and Sossy Derian, Ara and JanetDermovsesian, Sandra and MichaelDevlin, Filyani Dilanian and Family,Sarkis Duhanyan, Arman Duhanyan,Vartuhi Erdinc, Anahid Erol, Jan Eskici,Jak and Ani Eskici, Varujan andElizabeth Ganjian, ValentineGarabedian, Charles Gazarian, HermanGennetian, Mr. and Mrs. SarkisGennetian, Dr. and Mrs. NishanGoudsouzian, Arman Halajian,Hanzatian Family, Mari Imirzian, BayzarIsperdilli, Anna Isperduli, Vicki Jacobs,Sirarpi Jamakorzian, Shakeh A.Johnson, Bianca, Anke and Raffi Kara ,Sona Karagozyan, Kaya Family, Krikorand Annie Keikian, Tamara and HarryKiris, Istephan and Sahnik Knarian,Agavni Koleoglu, Kooyomjian Family,Nevart Kouyoumjian, Aracse Kurkjian,Arto and Ani Kurkjian, Mr. and Mrs.Charles Loosian, Berj and MelineManoukian, Mrs. Sylvia Markarian,Krikor and Mary Maserejian, AnayitMinasyan, Vortig and Sona Mirasyedi,Nishan Mootafian, Herman and AraxieNevrouz, Agavni Ozcan , Robert Ozcanand Family, Harry and HripsimeParsekian, Yetvart and YercanikPenbeyan, Marilyn Perez, Jack andAudrey Pilibosian, Mr. and Mrs. AraSamo, Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis Santourian,Herika Sarafian, Mr. and Mrs. KrikorShaboian, Mr. and Mrs. AvedisSivaslian, Mrs. Anjel Sivaslian, VartanSoukiasian, Betty Soultanian, St. JamesWomen’s Guild, Helen Stefarides, VivianTanner (Manoukian), Mr. and Mrs.Himayak Torosian and Family, Hagopand Nadia Ucuzian, Garo and AliceVosgerichian, Marina Yapoujian, Mr.and Dr. Garo and Aida Yavshayan, NurisZekiyan, Total $4,620

James Hekimian, December 2, 2006,Louise Hekimian, Karl, Diane, JuliaHekimian, Larissa Kyzer, Jack

Mary and Sarah Agabian • Jack Agri and Donnarose Russian Agri • John and Margaret Ahigian •

Hagop and Marsha Alabachian • Sarah M. Alexander • Rev. Fr. Arakel and Yn. Natasha Aljalian •

Harry and Azniv Amiralian • Irina Amirbekyan • Helene Andreassian • David and Nancy Ansbigian •

Nouritza Anteryassian • Fred and Mimi Apsokardos • Mrs. S. Arabian • Eleanor C. Arakelian • Mr. and

Mrs. Arthur Arakelian • Arshag Gechijian • Nishan and Margrit Atinizian • Rose Avadanian • Violeta

Avanesova • Rose Babaian • Judy Babikian • Anoush Balian • Charlotte M. Ballard • Rev. Fr. Arsen

and Yn. Varteni Barsamian • Rose Barsamian • Paul and Marion Bedrosian • Sara and James Bejoian

• Nayiri K. Berberian • Harry P and Susan M. Berejik • Mary Bergoudian • Don and Sunny Boghosian

• Sebouh and Maral Boyadjian • Edward and Mary Brewster • Mrs. Zaven Chickering • Michael

Dasho • Karen Dederyan • T. Der Mugrditchian • Susan Deranian • Arra Derderian • Pamela K. Dibella

• Myron E. Dilanian • Aurora Dillon • Nazaret and Kathleen Dirinian • A. Dogramaci • Viken

Dumeciyan • Harry and Charlotte Eordekian • Arlene S. Felt • Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garabedian •

Anoush Garabedian • Marjorie Garjian • Mary George • Donald and Marie Gulbankian • Mr. and Mrs.

Edward N. Guleserian • Patti R. Gurekian • Mary Ann K. Hagopian • Helen V. Hagopian • Sarah A.

Hajenlian • Gail and Arthur Haroutunian • Dorothy C. Hartmann • Hilda Hevesian • Doris Hazerjian •

Louise H. Hekimian • John and Susan Hennessey • George and Sandra Hoffman (Kasabian) and

Family • Marilyn Hollisian • Zevart M. Hollisian • Mary and Margaret Hovnanian • Pauline Hovsepian

• Richard and Nancy Hovsepian • Carol Denise Hoyen • Michael and Jean Hutchison • Sirarpi

Jamakorzian • Charles and Laura Janikian • Margaret Janikian • Mary and Eleanor Janjanian • Elaine

and Mark Jefferson • Dr. and Mrs. C. Robert Jingozian • Sona and William Johnston • Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Jurjurian • Leon Kachadorian • Nevart Kaderian • Ann O. Kaprielian • Lenore Karaian • Violet

Karamanian • Rose Z. Karibian • Rose Kasabian • Evelyn Kashgagian • Glen, Diane, Michael and

Kristin Kashgegian • Lucine Kashikjian • Krikor and Nancy Kassabian • In memory of John and

Shnorig Bazarian; Vahridj and Margaret Kassabian • Andrew and Janice Kavjian • Edward K. and

Nirva Kazanjian and Family • Jeanette M. Keljik • Marlin R. Keshishian • Mr. and Mrs. Charles G.

Keumurian • Jack and Takouhie Keumurian • George Kevorkian • Tom and Arshalous Kezerian • John

and Brenda J. Khederian • Istephan and Sahnik Knarian • Jennie Koumjian • Seroun Krikorian • John

and Marguerite Kurkjian • Gail and Arthur Madenjian • Rose Magarian • Alice Mallumian • Ronald

and Anastasia Maranian • Mr. and Mrs. Aram Maranian • Lucy Mardirosian • Ora Margosian • Jean

Martinian • George and Azniv Maserejian • Varujan H. Masrof • Pamela Talanian McGrath • Gladys

and Anna Medzorian • Alice K. Mellian • Louise Mihovan • Edward G. Minasian • Robert Mirak •

Joseph Mirakian • Helen V. Mosesian • Nancy Mouradian • Dr. and Mrs. John Musserian • Sahag

and Vartoohie Nahabedian • Ann O. Nahabedian • James H. Najarian • Charles and Margaret

Nigohsian • Virginia Ohanian • Helen and Shirley Onanian • Garo and Sarpie Ostayan • Agavni Ozcan

• Garo Ozcan • Harry and Hrip Parsekian • Gladys and Harold Partamian • Edward S. Paul • Jacob

and Audrey Pilibosian • Valentine Pogarian • Mr. and Mrs. Apkar Potookian • Thomas and Diane

Prendergast • Shirlee and Bill Purcell • Mr. and Mrs. Kalost Purut • Herman and Laura Purutyan •

Linda M. Sahagian • Siran Salibian • Richard Samourian • Kenneth and Diane Samuelian • Robert

Sanasarian • Kathryn and Charles Saraf, Jr. • Herika Sarafian • Harry and Irene Sarkisian • Helen

Sarkisian • Arshalouys Sarkissian • John and Alice Seferian • Alice and Anthony Seferian • Edward

Seffilian • Daniel Shadbegian • Alma and Paul Shagoury • Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shahlamian • Norma

Shooshan • Mary Surabian • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Surabian • Stan, Lori, Jennifer and Stephen

Tagarelis • Mae and Leo Takoushian • Sara, Denise and Vahey Takvorian • Lucy Tashjian • Hratch and

Sara Tashjian • Mari and Margaret Tavitian • Amy Tekeian • Jirayer and Silva Tekeian • Haig and

Rosalie Tekeyan • Valerie S. Tersakian • Stephanie Dadaian Thompson • John and Diana Topjian •

Maryann Tutunjian • Angin Vardanyan • Wendell and Lillian Wilson • Richard and June Yacubian •

John and Zara Yalenezian • Gayle M. Yapchaian • Michael G. Yapchaian • Garo and Aida Yavshayan

• Sesag Yerganian • Natalie A. Zakarian • Rose Zartarian • Anahid Zerdelian • Dorothy Zeytoonian •

Louise and Samuel Zouranjian • Total $6,571

EasterYughakin Thank You

"PLEASE NOTE: There is an expense of approximately$3,000 for publishing and mailing each issue of the Looys. Anycontributions sent to defray part of this cost are greatlyappreciated. Please use the form below to send your dona-tion for this purpose.

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Jack and Donnarose Russian Agri $30In Loving Memory of Edward Russian

Rosemarie Bagdasarian $200Helen Barsamian (South Milwaukee, WI) $20Helen Donabedian $25Ann and Ken Esperian $25Garbis and Mary Louise Essaian (Sunnyvale, CA) $30Elise R. Harrison $20Doris Hazerjian $50Isgouhi Khalarian $50Vivian F. Mosgofian $25Mrs. Robert Surabian $25

In Loving Memory of Robert SurabianSarkis & Emma Toomajian $25

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ST. JAMES ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH465 MT. AUBURN STREET • WATERTOWN, MA 02472

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PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORY

WORSHIP HOURSSunday Morning Service 8:00 a.m.Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.Wednesday Prayer Service 10:00 a.m.Saturday Vespers Service 5:00 p.m.

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Church Office: (617) 923-8860Fax: (617) 926-5503 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday toFriday. Office closed Saturday and Sunday

PASTORRev. Fr. Arakel AljalianRectory: 6 Langdon Ave., Watertown, MA 02472Email: [email protected] • H: (617) 923-8990

ASSOC. PASTOR EMERITUSRev. Fr. Arsen Barsamian53 Hill Road, Apt. 302, Belmont, MA 02478H: (617) 484-2614

PARISH COUNCILRev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian, PresidentScott Kapilian, ChairmanK. Vasken Babigian, Vice ChairmanJohn Musserian, TreasurerLinda Sahagian, SecretaryRichard L. Cherkerzian, Jr., Asst. TreasurerCarol Babikyan, Asst. Secretary Sharon BazarianEdward K. Kazanjian Edward Orchanian, Jr.Sandy RaphalianBen Saraydarian

DIOCESAN DELEGATESEdward BrewsterKaren DederyanHaig DeranianNishan GoudsouzianCharles GuleserianJacob PilibosianMichael Yapchaian

OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFAnnie Kalaydjian, Administrative AssistantKaren Hovsepian, Bookkeeper Tina Kurkjian, Administrative Assistant

FACILITIES MANAGER (EXT. 18)Michael V. MamishianEmail: [email protected]

YOUTH DIRECTOR (EXT. 19)Brenda Khederian

SUNDAY SCHOOL (EXT. 19)Marsha Alabachian, Superintendent

ST. SAHAG AND ST. MESROB ARMENIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL (EXT. 21)

Dr. Sarkis Soukiasian,Chairman, Board of Trustees

Marina Minasian, Superintendent

LOOYS EDITORIAL BOARDFr. Arakel Aljalian, Fr. Arsen Barsamian, St. James Office Staff, Yn. Natasha Aljalianand Alex Kalaydjian

PASTORAL CARE: HOME AND HOSPITAL CLERGY VISITSThe clergy are always available and wouldlike to visit homebound and hospitalizedparishioners. If you or someone you know isill or hospitalized and would like to be visited,please call the church office at (617) 923-8860. Please note: when asked about yourreligion at a hospital, patients should listthemselves as “Armenian Orthodox” or“Armenian” not “other.”

REQUIEM SERVICE/HOKEHANKISDArrangements for Requiem Service, Altar Flowers and Candlesshould be made through the church office by Thursday at noon.In accordance with the canons of the Armenian Church,Requiem Services may not be performed on the five major feastdays: Armenian Christmas, Easter, The Feast of theTransfiguration, The Feast of the Assumption of the Mother ofGod, and The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

BAPTISMS AND CHRISMATIONSAll baptisms must be scheduled at least two months in advanceby calling the church office. According to the Armenian Churchcanons, a Baptism may only be performed once in a person’slifetime, provided such Baptism has been performed in aChristian Church and in the name of the Holy Trinity. At leastone of the godparents must be a member of the ArmenianApostolic Orthodox Church.

WEDDINGSParishioners should contact the church office at least eightmonths in advance. A couple must contact St. James to con-firm the availability of the Pastor and sanctuary prior to makingany other arrangements. All weddings must follow the Canonsof the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church and the laws ofMassachusetts. In accordance with Diocesan discipline man-dated by the Primate, all Sacraments must be administered inthe church sanctuary. The couple must meet with the Pastor atleast once for pre-marital preparation and counseling.Weddings cannot be performed during Great Lent or HolyWeek, or on the five major feast days: Armenian Christmas,Holy Easter, The Feast of the Transfiguration, The Feast of theAssumption of the Mother of God, and The Feast of theExaltation of the Holy Cross.

FUNERALS Families should make arrangements with the funeral director oftheir choice, who will contact the church office to arrange thefuneral service. Generally, St. James coordinates funerals withBedrosian Funeral Home and Giragosian Funeral Home; bothare located in Watertown and are familiar with our Church tra-ditions. Funerals may not be performed on religious holidays,major feast days, Saturdays after 3:00 p.m., or on Sundays.

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