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Sunday School is a bridge between church and home. We teach Scripture and the faith of the Armenian Church so that they will provide a relevant foundation for daily life and all the moral choices that our children face. Our mission is to help our youth grow in relationship to God and to each other. What’s more, we want to strengthen the family, which is the child’s ultimate source of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual nourishment. In very real and meaningful ways, the Sunday School seeks to encourage young people to come to know and love God, and become active participants in the life of the Church.

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GROWING IN FAITH

Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. PROVERBS 22:6

Join us this fall! Our St. James Erebuni Armenian School offers BOTH Eastern and Western Armenian language instruction to over 160 students. The Armenian language and culture are taught not only in classroom settings but also through music, choir, dance, poetry, games and theatre. Chess classes are also offered. Our school prides itself on its warm family environment, where the students are excited and look forward to seeing each other every week.

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LEARN WITH US

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The Sunday School is a learning community. There is no registration fee or tuition to families for our program, which is staffed by dedicated volunteers from our parish. When children and families participate in the life of the church, children grow up on a foundation of faith. We want each child to feel loved and respected and each family to keep growing in faith together.

Participation in classes, church services, Gospel reading, and service projects

Open to all children and youth from K (must be 5 by December) to 11th grade (graduation year)

Classes meet from 10:00 a.m. to noon, including church attendance

Curriculum provided by the Eastern Diocese

REGISTER YOUR CHILD

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STAY TUNED SUNDAY SCHOOL EVENTSJunior Parish TrusteesMonthly Youth SundaysAcolyte Training and Altar ServiceSunday Worship - all agesFamily Day and Open HouseFamily Bridge ProgramsAll Saints Day and HalloweenThanksgiving Food Drive OutreachVisits to Armenian Nursing HomeSunday School’s St. James Bazaar boothAdvent and Christmas CelebrationsService SundayGroup Chats about God and LifeProject-based-learning Participation in Holy Week ServicesMother’s Day Bake Sale Graduation - Student PresentationsAvardoom/Promotion Sunday

The St. James Sunday School opens its 2016-17 year on the Feast Day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 11. Children can begin Sunday School at any grade. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

If you have any questions about the St. James Sunday School program, please contact Co-Superintendents Marsha Alabachian (mrsmarsha@verizon.net) and Laura Purutyan (978-502-7941 or lbpurutyan@mac.com). We look forward to hearing your feedback and working with you throughout the year. Thank you for your steadfast commitment and loving support of our Sunday School family.

REGISTER YOUR CHILD

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CONNECT WITH ST. JAMESWould you like to receive the St. James Parish Weekly e-newsletter?

If you are not subscribed, or if you have a new e-mail address, please send it to info@sthagop.com

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Sunday SproutsThe SUNDAY SPROUTS program fosters an environment reflecting and exemplifying our church’s teachings and values. Children will learn about God through Bible stories, music, and arts and crafts, and will receive a strong foundation early in their lives for faith and spiritual growth. Parents will receive resources to reinforce these lessons at home.

p Ages 2-5 (pre Sunday school)p 10:00 am -12:30 pmp First Look Children’s Programmingp Arts & Crafts, Games, Snack, Free Play

WHO CAN ATTEND SUNDAY SPROUTS?Sunday Sprouts is open to children of St. James. This service will allow parents of young children participate in the spiritual life of St. James while providing a strong spiritual foundation for their children.

WHAT AGE MUST CHILDREN BE TO ATTEND?The Child Care Center will serve children from the ages of 2 to children who turn 5 after September 30. This serves as an excellent foundation for children to enter our Sunday School at 5 years of age.

Registration weekly in the childcare center. For more information email aljalian@comcast.net or call the church office.

A Home of Faith, Love, Fun, and Friendship

ARMENIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR ADULTSMesrob Mashdots Institute, which teaches Western Armenian language to adults, will start its Fall 2016 semester on Monday, September 26. If you have been thinking to learn the language, “it’s never too late,” do not put it off again, join in September. For more information about the curriculum, contact Annie Chekijian at 617-489-5984 or anniechekijian@msn.com.

A Home of Faith, Love, Fun, and Friendship

ST. JAMES EREBUNI ARMENIAN SCHOOL

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WE OFFER ALL LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION It’s never too late for your child to start learning! Our school’s program is diverse and expansive, dedicated to passing on our marvelous mother tongue to the new generation, as well as introducing them to our rich culture, our storied and noble Armenian history, and our traditions and customs.

JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM Our school is in need of Western and Eastern Armenian classroom help, ideal for a High School student who speaks the language and is looking to complete community service hours. Adults are welcome to volunteer as well.

REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY We encourage our families to take advantage of this special opportunity and enroll your children in September. Programs are available from pre-school to 8th grade. Classes begin Saturday, September 10. For more information, please contact erebuniarmenianschool@gmail.com.

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Since 1946, the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America has brought together Armenian Christian youth in fellowship, forming bonds of faith and friendship within the Armenian Church. Programming is based the Five Circles of the Cross, balancing: Worship, Witness, Fellowship, Education, and Service.

All events and programs work to put faith into action, showing teens and young adults how to make their faith an integral part of day to day life. The goal of the ACYOA is to create responsible, faithful young Armenian Christians who are active within the life of the Church.

ACYOA Juniors is open to youth ages 13-18, and ACYOA Seniors is open to youth ages 18 and up. Members can join at any time, and are always welcome!

Through the ACYOA, youth have the opportunity to:

p Participate in faith-based discussions with peersp Attend service projects and volunteer with local charitiesp Learn more about the Armenian Christian faithp Enjoy social outings with other Armenian youthp Participate in national ACYOA events, including retreats, Sports Weekends, and more!

For information, contact Youth Minister Maria Derderian at mderderian@sthagop.com or 617.923.8860.

ACYOA

St. James youth and Youth Minister Maria Derderian at St. Vartan Camp earlier this summer (top). ACYOA Seniors from throughout New England pose for a photo at the Regional Retreat, hosted by St. James this past spring (above).

SERVE LEARN CONNECT

FALL KICK-OFF MEETINGAll youth ages 13-18 are invited to join us on Sunday, September 18 following church services for our first ACYOA Juniors general meeting of the year.

JUNIOR CHOIRAll young voices ages 5-18 are invited to join our junior choir for our fall rehearsal season. Singing is good for the mind and the soul.

p Learn the beautiful music of our church traditionp Make friends with other children in our parishp Sing songs in Armenian, Latin, French and morep Improve singing technique, led by Maestro Artur Veranian

Rehearsals will take place on Sundays this fall, immediately following Divine Liturgy and will last 40 minutes. Rehearsals will prepare youth for special participation in:

p Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24p Divine Liturgy on Youth Sundays (last Sunday of the month)p Jrakalooyts Divine Liturgy on Armenian Christmas Eve

Please contact Nicole Simmons with any questions at (781) 405-2645 or nicoleschack@aol.com (please write Junior Choir in the subject line).

JOIN THE ST. JAMES CHOIROur Senior Choir is always looking for new singers to join our ranks! What better way to serve God, your church, and enjoy yourself?

Knowledge of music is not necessary.

Stop by any Sunday after church and approach a choir member or Maestro Artur if you would like to join us!

Please contact Nicole Simmons with any questions (781) 405-2645 or nicoleschack@aol.com (please write St. James Choir in the subject line).

Tuesday night BINGO is a decades old tradition at St. James, with dedicated volunteers lovingly giving their time each week for the good of our parish! Since its inception in the 1970s, Bingo has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to help offset operating expenses at St. James.

BINGO is crucial to the financial viability and security of St. James. BINGO accounts for 15% of our total income to the church, putting over $100,000 a year into the parish budget.

Volunteers help on the floor, help acknowledge winners, call back numbers, and assist in other ways, as needed. The time commitment is flexible: Tuesday evening, a minimum of two hours. Once a month...every week… We welcome your involvement! It’s easy and fun! The only requirements are you must be 18 or older, have a friendly smile and love to welcome people. For more information, please call the church office or e-mail info@sthagop.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. JAMESJoin us a few hours a month and help support the financial stability of our parish!

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WOMEN’S GUILDWhy Join the St. James Women’s Guild?

WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?

The Women’s Guild is made up of all ages and backgrounds who are united through their faith in the Armenian Church. Our members are dynamic and diverse women who help fulfill their mission and calling through service to each other, the Church and community at large.

WHAT IS OUR HISTORY?

Since the establishment of the Eastern Diocese of United States in the late 1890’s, Women’s Guilds have played a crucial role in the life of the church. St. James Women’s Guild is over 75 years old, first having started as the Ladies Auxiliary and Women’s Guild and then blending into one strong organization.

WHAT IS OUR MISSION?

The Mission of the Women’s Guild of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church is to live and share the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ through worship, education, witness, service and fellowship as expressed in the distinctive faith-experience of the Armenian people.

WHAT DO WE DO AT ST. JAMES?

Our goal is to promote and support activities for the spiritual growth of the Parish and to preserve the cultural heritage of our ancestors. At St. James we support our Church through outreach to the church community with events, fundraising, sponsorship and the promotion of the growth of the spiritual, moral and social development of our members. Our monthly events have included themed dinners, guest speakers, charitable work, and planning and execution of the support of the bazaar, holiday and other events. Have a talent? Share with the Women’s Guild members! Have an interest? Talk to other women who might share your interest. There is something for every woman! Come, discover, make new friends, renew acquaintances! The fellowship is amazing!

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?It’s easy! Contact the Chair, Nancy Kassabian at nkass@comcast.net or 781-322-0029. Come and visit during one of our meetings or events – they are always open to everyone interested. Check the church calendar in the bulletin for meetings.

SAVE THE DATE Join us for our first meeting of the fall on

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 6:00 P.M. Armenian String Cheese making demo

to follow meeting. No charge for members. RSVP to Nancy Kassabian at

nkass@comcast.net.

Thurs, Sept 15 MANTI

Sat, Sept 17 PAKLAVA (9 AM-12 PM)

Sun, Sept 18 CHOEREG MARATHON! (after church)

Thurs, Sept 22 MANTI

Sat, Sept 24 BOEREG (9 AM-12 PM)

Sun, Sept 25 MANTI MADNESS! (after church)

Thurs, Sept 29 POROV KUFTE

Sat, Oct 1 BOURMA

Sun, Oct 2 APRICOT SQUARES / NAZOOK

Thurs, Oct 6 YALANCHI

Oct 11-13 BAZAAR PREP

WOMEN’S GUILD BAZAAR BAKING SCHEDULE

Everyone is invited to help prepare! Come and learn from our experienced cooks how to make the Famous St. James pastries and more! No experience necessary! Lunch will be served each session. Questions or need a ride? Call 781.322.0029.

All sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. unless specified otherwise.

st. James 69th Annual

BazaarFRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

DONATE TO OUR BAZAAR TREASURES BOOTH! Bring your gently-used-almost-new clean household items and toys to the St. James Church Office for the Annual Bazaar 2016 Treasures Booth! Bring your almost-new jewelry for our jewelry section! Drop off between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please no clothing or stuffed animals.

DELICIOUS ARMENIAN FOOD(Served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)Shish, Chicken and Losh Kebab, Kheyma and Eetch, Boereg, Manti, Yalanchi, Porov Kufte, Tourshi & more

FABULOUS DELICACIES & PASTRIESChoereg, Cream & Nut Khadaif, Baklava, Tahin Hatz, Simit & more

BOOTHS AND VENDORSSilent Auction, Attic Treasures, Jewelry, Armenian Handicrafts

NEW! SUPER RAFFLEMultiple Prizes! Win Apple Products, Electronics, Children’s Prizes, and more.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESPumpkin Decorating, Clown, Games, Sunday School Bake Sale, Booth and more

$100 RAFFLE$5,000, $1,000, $750, and three $500 prizesPurchase by September 23, 2016 to enter an extra $500 early bird drawing at the September Hye Cafe

WOMEN’S GUILD

BECOME A BAZAAR SPONSOR! We invite all of our parishioners and friends to support the church’s and volunteers’ efforts toward a successful 2016 Annual Bazaar by becoming a Sponsor. Forms are available in the church office, or online at www.stjameswatertown.org.

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We encourage all parishioners to become dues-paid members this year.

Membership is a partnership.

Scripture calls us all to be members of the body of Christ, by using our unique talents and gifts to serve, love, and grow, together.

We encourage those who were members in 2015 to RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP for the coming year. Our members are our support system - they are those in our family who make a commitment to St. James and help us grow, as we minister to countless parishioners in the Watertown community. Help us fulfill our mission to strengthen our St. James family for generations to come.

Our goal is to have 100% participation – to have all parishioners become dues-paid members. Just imagine

what we could accomplish together, for each other and the community at-large if each and every one of us made the commitment to become a member.

We want to hear your voice.

Become a member online at www.stjameswatertown.org/support-us or stop by the church office to fill out a membership card. Cards have also been mailed to parishioners.

Prefer to donate monthly?

Using our website, you can create a donor account and set up a recurring membership donation. You can also set up smaller monthly or quarterly donations to pay over time.

For more information, contact the St. James Office at 617-923-8860 or info@sthagop.com.

BECOME A MEMBER

YOUR MEMBERSHIP

MAKES A DIFFERENCE

BECOME A MEMBER

LEARN ABOUT ADDICTION

SAVE A LIFEPRESENTERSCOLLEEN T. LABELLE, MSN RN-BC CARN, Program Director STATE OBAT, Nurse Manager BMC OBAT, Executive Director MA IntNSA, Boston Medical Center

DEIRDRE HOUTMEYERS, R.N. Certified Addictions R.N., Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor/Domestic Violence Counselor, President & CEO St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children

DR. LAURA KEHOE, Assistant Physician and Medical Director of the Substance Use Disorder Bridge Clinic at MA General Hospital; co-chair of the hospital-wide Substance Use Disorder Education Committee, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School

PETER AIRASIAN, Life-long Watertown resident, co-founder of Watertown Overcoming Addiction, W.A.T.E.R.town Task Force member, Speaker on addiction and person in long-term recovery

W.A.T.E.R.town Task Force is supported in part by: Mt. Auburn Hospital Community Health Program

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

7:00 - 9:00 P.M.ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH

465 Mount Auburn St., Watertown, MA

PROGRAM TOPICSThe Story of a Person in Recovery

Preventing Substance Use DisorderTips for Parents

Current Statistics on Opioid UseThe Science of Opioid Use

FORUM CO-SPONSORSST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH

W.A.T.E.R.TOWN TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

ALL ARE WELCOME, LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVEDRESOURCES WILL BE AVAILABLE

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

St. James Church is hosting a community forum, titled “Learn About Addiction: Save A Life.” The event will include presentations from experts in the field. The forum is free and open to the public; it will be held in Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center - Keljik Hall.

Join the St. James team in the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry’s New England Walk of Life on Saturday, September 24, 2016.

To register, visit http://www.abmdr.am/ne-walk/ and select the St. James team under “Join a team.” We encourage all our parishioners to join the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry’s database - you could help save a life.

Walk of Lifeyou could help save a life Saturday, September 24

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Summertime has come to end, which only means one thing….it’s HYE CAFÉ time! Join us on September 23RD as we begin our 12th season of Hye Café. This month’s Hye Cafe will feature musical entertainment and a slideshow from the 2016 St. James Pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

If you would like to volunteer please contact Linda Sahagian at hyelinda65@aol.com. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Hye Café SAVE THE DATE

for the next Hye Café September 23 & November 9

HYE CAFÉ BEGINS ITS TWELFTH SEASON

THE ST. JAMES MEN’S CLUB will kick off the fall season with on Monday Sept. 12 with guest speaker Robert Megerdichian, who will speak and display his late father Abraham’s unique metal art work. Abraham Megerdichian’s artwork was recently featured in the Boston Globe. Meetings begin with a Social hour (mezza) at 6:15 p.m. and Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. The donation is $15 per person and meetings take place at the Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center’s Keljik Hall. Ladies are welcome to attend.

In order to maintain the quality of speakers and quantity of dinners served, the Men’s Club Tivan is actively searching for new members to become involved in the organization, participating either at the planning level or within the kitchen/service staff, where much fun and hard work coincide. To volunteer, please contact Dick Janjigian at 781.329.4398 or at dick.janjigian244@gmail.com.

After a long struggle with cancer, Bob Semonian, a longtime member of the St. James Men’s Club Tivan (committee), passed away in June. Bob was a lifelong parishioner and active in many aspects of parish life, and he was an enthusiastic supporter and force in the Men’s Club. He was actively involved in connecting with Armenian speakers and encouraging them to come and share their stories with a faithful crowd of followers. Beyond recruiting speakers, he was their chief marketing agent, posting

flyers throughout the community and writing articles in the local papers following their talks. Bob also was skilled in the Men’s Club kitchen with the prep crew, taking on his role of preparing Mezza, which started off small and gradually increased to become a virtual feast of pre-dinner dining. Bob was a force to be reckoned with. His leadership, commitment, and devotion to St. James has left a lasting legacy in this parish. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and worked with him, for sure.

MEN’S CLUB NEWS

REMEMBERING BOB SEMONIAN

Bob (second from right) poses for a photo at a Men’s Club meeting in 2013 with guest speaker Mark Geragos.

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SUSAN JIGARJIANJune 2, 2016

Adrina & Robert Kletjian Ruth M. Somerville The Cloherty Family - Brian, Patty, Brian & Lauren

Total: $350

LEONARD FERRIGNOJune 10, 2016

Diane Ferrigno, Jenna, Michelle & NicoleMarie Kouyoumjian Azniv Grace Amiralian Anonymous Joan M. Babigian Hripsime Badrikian Lois Balian Ruth Bender Don & Sunny Boghosian Jessica Bonsignore Ray & Seta Davidian John Demos Helen Dempsey Lorraine Evans Shake Gabriel Sonia Garabedian, Peter, Greg, Lisa & EvanDebra Garabedian Paula Giokas Retiree Dept, Tufts HealthSteve & Margie Glikas Nora KalajianPaul & Patricia Hatch Mrs. Margaret Hazerjian Sonia A. Janikian Nancy & Arnie Lindstrom Kimsu Marder Carl Markey Renee Mihoc George & Norma Misakian Marilyn & Bob Mozian Helen Nalchian Harry & Judy Papazian Anne & Scott Price Chris & Maria Riley Richard & Janice Salemi Nancy & Richard Samaria Joyce Samuels Barbara Santosuosso Patti Sclafani-Hinkley Earl HinkleyArlene & Charles Smith Carmel T. Steger Mr. & Mrs. Koko Stepanian Dennis & Ellen Todisco Behavioral Health Dept. Staff Tufts Health Plan Marianne SampleToastmasters Club,Tufts

Health Plan Elaine AldenPhyllis Udell Violet M. Urciuolo Fred Winer

Total: $1,907

ARAM MARANIAN JR.June 16, 2016

Louise Maranian, Aram III & Maureen, Greg, Andrea P & Anthony, Beatrice, Aram IV, Melissa, Emily & TylerLucy & John Balian Diana Adamian Paul Bedrosian Edward Brewster Andrew & Talene Tarvezian Choly Mr. & Mrs. George Derderian Roland & Jane Dunn & Family Harry & Charlotte Eordekian Virginia & Jeffrey Gosdanian Nancy Guleserian Charles & Joyce Guleserian Mary Gustavsen Ruth Hagopian George W. Haroutunian K. Shirley SpencerMr. & Mrs. Harry Kachadorian Leon W. Kachadorian Vartkes & Elissa Karaian John & Alice Karnikyan Nadia Ann Karnikyan Agnes Krikorian Charles Krikorian Stephen & Dorothy Maio Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Maranian, Michael, Stephan & ThomasHerepsime Maranian Mr. & Mrs. Alan Maranian Arthur & Karen Maranian Brian & Julie Maranian Michael & Joanne Maranian, Jr. Walter & Deanne Nahabedian Alice & Larry Pahigian Gloria Paretchanian Harold & Gladys Partamian Mark PartamianJacob Pilibosian Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Quattrocchi John & Nina Sahagian Nevart Talanian Richard & Ann Tarvezian Rose & Nish Tikijian

Lisa & James Tillis Paul & Naomi Topalian Walter Vartanian

Total: $2,400

MARYANN TUTUNJIANJune 20, 2016

George TekeyanRosemary Luniewicz & FamilyNancy & Victor Ganjian & Family Mr. & Mrs. Yervand Aftandilian Sara Helen Ayanian Michael & Flo Bahtiarian Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Edward Brewster Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Esther Chakmakjian Mr. & Mrs. Hachik Chilingirian & Family Shake Gabriel Varujan & Elizabeth Ganjian Alice Gelenian Tom Gengozian & Sally VanerianNancy Guleserian Ruth Harutunian Janet & Mari Imirzian Nora & George Imirzian Charlotte & Renie Janigian Nancy & Krikor Kassabian Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Linda Kechejian & Family Krafian Family Aracse Kurkjian Lucy Mardirosian Alice K. Mellian Shirley Onanian Marilyn Papazian Harry & Hripsime Parsekian Zarouhi Sarkisian Mr. & Mrs. Krikor Shaboian St. James Armenian ChurchAllan Tutunjian Ashkhen Vanerian Gary & Elaine Westermark Michael G. Yapchaian Gayle M. Yapchaian Bernard L. Zulalian

Total: $2,030

HAIG KARAKASHIANJune 27, 2016

Edwin & Hermine Adamian Azniv Grace Amiralian & Family Aram Bedrosian Funeral

Home Diane Babikian & Family Sophie, JoAnne & Peter Balgochian, Jr. Ed Brewster Karen Carpenter & Viv WooTanya & Doug Chakmakian Berj & Annie Chekijian Edward DerKazarian Diane Ferrigno Sonya Garabedian Dr. Vartan & Armen Ghugasian Nancy Guleserian Markrid Haroutiounian Ruth Harutunian Doris Hazerjian & Stephen HazerjianSonia A. Janikian Leon Janikian Dick & JoAnn Janjigian Elaine & Mark Jefferson Nancy Kassabian Edward & Mary Ann Kazanjian Marie Kouyoumjian Diane Krikorian Aracse Kurkjian Louise D. MissakianSandra L. MissakianMr. & Mrs. Carl K. Narsasian Bill, Kristine & Jessica Peterson Ken & Diane Samuelian Marien SamuelianStephen & Esther Stepanian Greg & Linda Takvorian & Family Richard & Ann Tarvezian Ron Tashjian Katherine Kalayjian Whitestone Todd Wyner

Total: $1,415

DONABED “DON” BOGHOSIANJune 27, 2016

Sunny Boghosian Alan & Diane Boghosian Debra Boyajian John & Jeanne Talatinian Elizabeth & George Talatinian Diana Adamian Florence Aharonian Eleanor C. Arakelian Lucy Aroian Susan Aznavorian Jirair & Carol Babikyan

Sophie, JoAnne & Peter Balgochian, Jr. Paula Bechakian Ernest Berardinelli, Jr. Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Seth & Tina Bilazarian Edward Brewster Salvatore Ciccarelli Mr. & Mrs. Tom Connors Maria Derderian Kevin & Sandra Farrell Shake Gabriel Joan F. Galgay Steve & Margie Kalajian Glikas Nora KalajianAnna Glover Dr. & Mrs Nishan Goudsouzian Nancy Guleserian Helen Hajian Dickran & Marilyn Haroian Ruth Harutunian Doris Hazerjian Gordon Janikian Elaine & Mark Jefferson Leon W. Kachadorian Kenneth & Esther Kalajian Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Kalashian Alex & Annie Kalaydjian Grace & Karen Kaloostian Sam & Lucine Kapreilian, III Vartkes & Elissa Karaian Richard & Lucille Kashian Krikor & Nancy Kassabian Arshalous Kezerian Jasper KezerianGloria Khederian John & Brenda Khederian Theresa Koestring & Family Marie Kouyoumjian Aracse Kurkjian Dr. & Mrs. David Manning Alice K. Mellian Rose Z. KaribianEd & Julie Mesrobian Louise D. Missakian Sandra L. MissakianJack, Janice, Kevin & Raymond Molnar Cheryl R. Mooradian Claire Musserian Louise Najarian Helen Nalchian Michael Omartian Steve & Karen Omartian Mary Omartian Maurice & Jacqueline Ourfalian Linda Ovoian Marilyn Papazian Harry & Hripsime Parsekian

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

In Lieu of Flowers

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Gladys & Harold Partamian Jack & Audrey Pilibosian Shirlee & Bill Purcell Ken & Diane Samuelian Marien SamuelianIrene Sarkisian Janet Shemligan Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Sheytanian Edward & Charlene Sugrue Stan & Lori Tagarelis Greg & Linda Takvorian Alice TakvorianRichard & Ann Tarvezian The Petherick/Banks Family Gayle M. Yapchaian Michael G. Yapchaian Michael, Lisa & Naomi Zeytoonian

Total: $2,955

ROBERT SEMONIANJune 28, 2016

Leon & Marion Semonian Diana Adamian Richard, Joan, Jeff & Jason Aharonian Elissa Ananian Armand & Helen Andreassian Nishan & Margrit Atinizian Shirley Avakian Mr. & Mrs. Ara Balikian Mr. & Mrs. Michael Barsamian Marta & James Batmasian Paul Bedrosian George & Gail Bedrosian Mr. & Mrs. Hapet Berberian Mary Guleserian Bergoudian Gerald Boghosian Paul Boghosian Richard D. Bohigian Theodore Bohigian Gail Boroyan Edward Brewster Yervant Chekijian Berj & Annie Chekijian Dr. Jon Arsen Chilingerian Salvatore J. Ciccarelli Joyce & John Davagian, II Edward Der Kazarian Haig & Donna Deranian Roger Dilbarian George & Dorothy Elanjian Mr. & Mrs. Harry Eordekian Mary E. Eppich Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Ann Garabedian Christie Garabedian Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Gennetian Dr. Vartan & Armen Ghugasian Jeffrey & Virginia Gosdanian Dr. & Mrs. Nishan Goudsouzian Al & Charlotte Grella Charles & Joyce Guleserian Nancy J. Guleserian & Family John & Carolyn Haboian George W. Haroutunian Martin & Juliette Hatzadourian Edward & Anahid Herosian Baggie & Queenie

Hovhanessian Ray & Josepha Jowdy Leon W. Kachadorian Sam & Lucine Kapreilian, III Samuel C. Kapreilian, Jr. Sarop & Veronica Kaprielian Nadia Ann Karnik Richard & Cynthia Kazanjian Edward & Nirva Kazanjian & Family John Kefeyan Adrienne KefeyanMarlin R. Keshishian Jack Keverian Nancy Kolligian Michele Kolligian John & Ida` Kolligian Robert O. Kolligian Diane Kouyoumjian Diane Krikorian Aracse Kurkjian Pam Talanian McGrath Jack M. Medzorian Ed & Julie Mesrobian Louise D. Missakian Sandra L. MissakianWalter & Deanne Nahabedian Ann Nahabedian Richard & Lillian Najarian Mr. & Mrs. Carl K. Narsasian Helyn Oatis Charleen & Peter Onanian Marilyn Papazian Harry & Hripsime Parsekian Harold & Gladys Partamian Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney John & Nina Sahagian Ken & Diane Samuelian Marien SamuelianRobert Sanasarian Zarouhi Sarkisian George & Aramene Sarkisian & Family Diane Schaefer Nancy Simmons Richard M. Simonian Stephen & Esther Stepanian Anne & Gary Takessian Lucy Talanian Richard & Ann Tarvezian Adrienne V. Tashjian Ronald S. Tashjian James & Paula Tashjian George Thomasian Ann Topjian Mr. & Mrs. Edward Tutelian Allan Tutunjian Tom Vartabedian Walter Vartanian Henry & Carol Zeytoonjian Bernard L. Zulalian

Total: $11,855

ANNA HAYGUHI OZCANJuly 7, 2016

Seta Arazian Robert & Silva Ozcan Zadik & Alis Ozcan Varujan & Hilda Ozcan Diana Adamian Anonymous Stephen & Nektar Ashchian Alice & Sona Ashjian Nishan & Margrit Atinizian

Arpi Avakian Garbis & Cicek Baba Dr. & Mrs. Jirayr & Annie Balikian Mr. & Mrs. Ara Balikian Ropin & Iva Baymus Mr. & Mrs. Glen & Hilda Campbell Seta Campbell Aghavni & Arman Chitchian Gulten Cimen Avedis Cimen Sonny Cimenian Kaya Cinar Zadik Cinar Kirkor Cinar Donik & Sirpuhi Demir Zeki & Alis Dikme Misak Dikranian Toros Doumanian Jan Eskici Jak & Ani Eskici Harout & Mayda Gigian Mr. & Mrs. Istepan Gigyan Gold Leaf Fine Jewelry LTD Satenig Guler Harutyun & Alice Hachikian Grigor Hovanesian Mary BertilizianManus Ipek Elaine & Mark Jefferson Hratch & Sofia Karaguesian Silva & Migirdic Kavak Serkis Kaya Markar & Anita Kaya Murat & Nurhan Kaya Nihat Kocak Aracse Kurkjian Mr. & Mrs. Vartan Manjikian Nazen & Michele Mayaro Sonia Mikaelian Ardemis Minasian Kohar Ozcan Sultan Ozcan Garo & Jaklin Ozcan Agavni Ozcan Gerry Paone Haig & Marina Papazian Harry & Hripsime Parsekian Gulnar Sahagian Nuritse Sahan Arshalouys Sarkissian S. Scheghtayan Mihran & Yolen Sherijkian Simpat & Cevahir Shirinian Gazaros Shirinian Edward & Bonnie Sweet TLC Vision Apet Torosian Hovsep Yildiz Yildizyan Family Setrak Yuzlek & Family

Total: $4,610

ROSE Z. KARIBIANJuly 15, 2016

Lisa S. Bida Alice K. Mellian Eleanor C. Arakelian Lucy Aroian Mary Bergoudian Sunny Boghosian Debra Boyajian Ed Brewster Karen Dederyan Shake Gabriel

Steve & Margie Kalajian Glikas Nora KalajianCrosby Jr. & Flo Goshgarian Nancy Guleserian Ruth Harutunian Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Humber Sona & Setrak Iskandarian Elaine & Mark Jefferson Leon Kachadorian Grace & Karen Kaloostian Serop & Veronica Kaprielian Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kasparian Louise Kassabian Mr. & Mrs. Hagop Kaya Edward & MaryAnn Kazanjian Marlin R. Keshishian Gail Korkoran Ann A. Koumjian Aracse Kurkjian Jean Martinian Christine Mekjian Roberta VanderkeylNora & Mary Minasian Claire Musserian Mildred Nahabedian Ann Nahabedian Helen Nalchian Shirley Onanian Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Pano Hazel Papazian Harry & Hripsime Parsekian Jack & Audrey Pilibosian Alma Sahagian Robert Sanasarian Zarouhi Sarkisian Irene Sarkisian St. James Women’s Guild Stan & Lori Tagarelis Denise Takvorian Richard & Ann Tarvezian Sarkis & Emma Toomajian Gayle M. Yapchaian Michael G. Yapchaian

Total: $2,110

ANAHID ZERDELIANJuly 16, 2016

Stephen Zerdelian Harold & Gladys Partamian Mark PartamianDiana Adamian Arthur P. Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Arsenian Arthur & Susan Aznavorian John Baronian Vahan & Beverly Berberian Sunny Boghosian Gerald Boghosian Ed Brewster Wally & Bonnie Carnivale Armene Chorbajian Mr. & Mrs. George Elanjian John & Maro Godschall Nancy Guleserian Barbara Gumuchian Lynda & Roger Hagopian George W. Haroutunian Doris Hazerjian StephenDebbie Henegher Ohan & Sonia Iradian Nadia Ann Karnik John & Adrienne Kefeyan George & Diane Keverian

Mary Kupjian Kenneth & Donna Kutzer & Family Roy & Marilyn Larkin Bob & Seta Liacopoulos Louise Maranian Katherine T. McAvoy Helen Nalchian Anne Ohanian Alice & Larry Pahigian Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Panosian Jack & Audrey Pilibosian Irene Sarkisian Catherine M. Sclafani Leon & Marion Semonian Kenneth & Dianne Talanian Peter, Isabel & Joyce Talanian Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Carol Yeghayan Berge & Sandra Zerdelian Garbis & Sonia Zerdelian

Total: $2,485

ADDITIONAL DONATIONSALBERT S. HOVANNESIANFebruary 16, 2016

Margaret J. MacMillan

New Total: $2,245

MATTHEW P. KYVELOSMarch 22, 2016

Peter & Virginia KyvelosNicholas, Carli & Theodore KyvelosStephanie & John Lindgren

New Total: $2,975

ANITA DER MINASIANApril 19, 2016

Cheryl R. Mooradian

New Total: $1,805

ISKOHIE BOYAMIANApril 30, 2016

Edwin & Hermine Adamian

New Total: $1,125

HARRY AMIRALIANApril 29, 2016

Joyce ChorbajianHarold & Kathy BazarianBill, Kristine & Jessica Peterson

New Total: $2,335

ZADIK AYMay 24, 2016

Dr. Vartan & Armen GhugasianAracse Kurkjian

New Total: $2,995

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Gabriel Garnik MelkonianJuly 3, 2016Son of Hakop James and Elena MelkonianGodparents: Vardan Dean Chekmeyan and Azatuhi Martirosyan

Joshua David KurthJuly 8, 2016Son of Adam and Danielle KurthGodparents: Aaron Kurth and Hannah Sullivan

Brayden James DuhanyanJuly 9, 2016Son of Sarkis and Kimberly DuhanyanGodparents: Zachary and Alin Bouthiette

Ronan John HillJuly 10, 2016Son of Dr. Jason Hill and Lisa CherkerzianGodparents: Gabriel Canavan and Sara Cherkerzian

Alina S. BarronJuly 30, 2016Daughter of Servando Barron and Karina BabayanGodparents: Arthur Babayan and Sofia Grigorian

BAPTISMS & CHRISMATIONSYou have been baptized in Christ. Alleluia.

SACRAMENTS

Anna Hayguhi OzcanJuly 7, 2016

Rose Z. KaribianJuly 15, 2016

Anahid Margaret ZerdelianJuly 16, 2016

Lillian (Jamgochian) CarboneJuly 20, 2016

Hovhannes GrigoryanAugust 1, 2016

Kalost PurutAugust 6, 2016

Anna KhachiyanAugust 19, 2016

Roman GrigoryanAugust 24, 2016

George ZakarianAugust 26, 2016

Garabed “Gary” BabigianAugust 31, 2016

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.

WEDDINGSAnd the two shall become one.

Alen Yildizyan and Kathryn O’Connor GanongJuly 9, 2016Best man: Alex YildizyanMaid of Honor: Laura Rannells Holbrook

Vartan Thomas Babikyan and Kalyn Christine KingAugust 13, 2016Best man: Armen Babikyan

Ara Tachjian and Talish AghababayanSeptember 3, 2016Best man: Nishan TchekmedyianMaid of Honor: Marlene Stepanians

We thank the following for their generosity and their support of St. James and the publication of Looys.

Haige J. Garabedian $30.00(in memory of Dora Berberian Garabedian)

George Hamparian $50.00

Alice Janjigian $25.00

DONATIONS TO LOOYS

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ST. JAMES ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH465 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472

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WORSHIP HOURSSunday Morning Service 8:30 a.m.Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

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CHURCH OFFICE Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday Office closed Saturday and Sunday Phone: (617) 923-8860; Fax: (617) 926-5503 E-mail: info@sthagop.comwww.stjameswatertown.org

PASTORRev. Fr. Arakel AljalianRectory: 6 Langdon Ave., Watertown, MA 02472E-mail: derarakel@sthagop.comH: (617) 923-8990

ASSOC. PASTOR EMERITUSRev. Fr. Arsen Barsamian 183 Mt Auburn St #34, Watertown, MA 02472H: (617) 924-0318

PARISH COUNCILRev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian, PresidentGail Boroyan, ChairSandy Raphalian, Vice ChairJanice Kavjian, TreasurerAaron Derderian, Asst. TreasurerLinda Sahagian, SecretarySharon Bazarian McDermott, Asst. SecretaryPeter BabigianRobert BerberianEmily DiloyanEdward KazanjianKarnig Ostayan

DIOCESAN DELEGATESEdward BrewsterKaren DederyanHaig DeranianNishan GoudsouzianCharles GuleserianJacob PilibosianMichael Yapchaian

OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFAnnie Kalaydjian, Administrative AssistantJoanna Doherty, BookkeeperElaine Westermark, Executive AssistantSharon DeMarco, Assistant Bookkeeper

FACILITIES MANAGER (EXT. 18)Michael V. MamishianE-mail: mvmamishian@sthagop.com

YOUTH MINISTER (EXT. 19)Maria DerderianE-mail: mderderian@sthagop.com

SUNDAY SCHOOL (EXT. 19)Marsha Alabachian, Co-SuperintendentE-mail: mrsmarsha@verizon.netLaura Purutyan, Co-SuperintendentE-mail: lbpurutyan@me.com

CHILD CARE CENTER (EXT. 22)

ST. JAMES EREBUNI ARMENIAN SCHOOL (EXT. 21)Armine Manukyan, PrincipalE-mail: manuk1272@gmail.com

LOOYS EDITORIAL BOARDFr. Arakel Aljalian, St. James Office Staff, Yn. Natasha Aljalian, and Maria Derderian

HOME AND HOSPITAL CLERGY VISITSThe clergy are always available and would like to visit homebound and hospitalized parishioners. If you or someone you know is ill or hospitalized and would like to be visited, please call the church office at (617) 923-8860. Please note: when asked about your religion at a hospital, patients should list themselves as “Armenian Orthodox” or “Armenian” not “other.”

REQUIEM SERVICE/HOKEHANKISDArrangements for Requiem Service, Altar Flowers and Candles should 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 feast days: Armenian Christmas, Easter, Transfiguration, Assumption, and Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

BAPTISMS AND CHRISMATIONSAll baptisms must be scheduled at least two months in advance by calling the church office. According to the Armenian Church canons, a Baptism may only be performed once in a person’s lifetime, provided such Baptism has been performed in a Christian Church and in the name of the Holy Trinity.

At least one of the godparents must be a member of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church.

WEDDINGSParishioners should contact the church office at least eight months in advance. A couple must contact St. James to confirm the availability of the Pastor and sanctuary prior to making any other arrangements.

All weddings must follow the Canons of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In accordance with Diocesan discipline mandated by the Primate, all Sacraments must be performed in the church sanctuary.

The couple must meet with the Pastor at least once for pre-marital preparation and counseling. Weddings cannot be performed during Great Lent or Holy Week, or on the five major feast days: Armenian Christmas, Holy Easter, The Feast of the Transfiguration, The Feast of the Assumption of the Mother of God, and The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

FUNERALSFamilies should make arrangements with the funeral director of their choice, who will contact the church office to arrange the funeral service. Generally, St. James coordinates funerals with Bedrosian Funeral Home and Giragosian Funeral Home; both are located in Watertown and are familiar with our Church traditions.

Funerals may not be performed on religious holidays, major feast days, Saturdays after 3:00 p.m., or on Sundays.

PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORY