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MAY 2008 – APRIL 2009

ST. JAMES ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

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Ðá·ß. î. ä³ñ»ï Ì. ìñ¹. ºñ¿ó»³Ý ²é³çÝáñ¹³ÝÇëï Ø³Ûñ î³×³ñÇ Î³éáõóÙ³Ý ³ßË³ï³ÝùÝ»ñáõ Ï³å³ÏóáõÃ»³Ùµª ²é³çÝáñ¹ êñµ³½³ÝÇÝ û·Ý³Ï³ÝÁ Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ: Ð³Ûñ êáõñµÁ åÇïÇ Ù³ëÝ³ÏóÇ Ð³Ý·³Ý³ÏÇã »õ ÞÇÝáõÃ»³Ý Ú³ÝÓÝ³ËáõÙµ»ñáõ ÄáÕáíÝ»ñáõÝ, åÇïÇ ½µ³ÕáõÇ Ø³Ûñ î³×³ñÇ Ï³Ñ³õáñÙ³Ùµ »õ åÇïÇ Ï³ï³ñ¿ Ý³»õ ³°ÛÉ å³ñï³Ï³ÝáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ, áñáÝù Çñ»Ý ÏÁ Û³ÝÓÝáõÇÝ êñµ³½³Ý Ðûñ ÏáÕÙ¿: Ðá·»ßÝáñÑ Ð³Ûñ êáõñµÁ Çñ Ýáñ å³ßïûÝÁ ëï³ÝÓÝó Ø³ñï 1ÇÝ, 2009: ¸- ²ðÄ. î. Ü²ðºÎ ²ô²¶ øÐÜÚ. Ø²î²ðº²Ü ²ñÅ. î. Ü³ñ»Ï ²õ³· øÑÝÛ. Ø³ï³ñ»³Ý Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÁ Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ ÜáñÃ Ð³ÉÇíáõïÇ Ýáñ³Ñ³ëï³ï ÌáõËÇÝ, áñå¿ë û·Ý³Ï³Ý áõÝ»Ý³Éáí ²ñÅ. î. ²õ»ïÇë øÑÝÛ. ²µáí»³ÝÁ: º- ²ðÄ. î. Üºðê¾ê øÐÜÚ Ð²Úð²äºîº²Ü ²ñÅ. î. Ü»ñë¿ë øÑÝÛ. Ð³Ûñ³å»ï»³Ý Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÁ Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ ê³ÝÃ³ ¶É³ñÇÃ³ÛÇ Ð³Ûó. ²é³ù»É³Ï³Ý ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ »õ ¾ÝÃÇÉá÷ ì¿ÉÇÇ Ð³Ûó. ²é³ù»É³Ï³Ý ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ: î¿ñ Ð³ÛñÁ ÏÁ ß³ñáõÝ³Ï¿ Çñ ²ëïáõ³Í³µ³Ý³Ï³Ý áõëáõÙÁ: ¼- ²ðÄ. î. îÆð²Ü øÐÜÚ. ²ô²¶º²Ü ²ñÅ. î. îÇñ³Ý øÑÝÛ. ²õ³·»³Ý Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÁ Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ È³ ìÁñÝÇ Ð³Ûó. ²é³ù»É³Ï³Ý ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ: î¿ñ Ð³ÛñÁ ÏÁ ß³ñáõÝ³Ï¿ Çñ ²ëïáõ³Í³µ³Ý³Ï³Ý áõëáõÙÁ: ¾- Ðà¶Þ. î. ä²ðºî Ì. ìð¸. ºð¾òº²Ü ºô ²ðÄ. î. ²ôºîÆê øÐÜÚ. ²´àìº²Ü Ðá·ß. î. ä³ñ»ï Ì. ìñ¹. ºñ¿ó»³Ý »õ ²ñÅ. î. ²õ»ïÇë øÑÝÛ. ²µáí»³Ý ÷áË³¹³ñÓ³µ³ñ åÇïÇ Í³é³Û»Ý áñå¿ë ²Ûó»Éáõ ºÏ»Õ»ó³Ï³ÝÝ»ñ ÷áùñ ÌáõË»ñáõ (Mission Parishes)

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À- ²ðÄ. î. ê²ð¶Æê ²ô²¶ øÐÜÚ. öºÂàÚº²Ü ú·ÉÁÝïÇ êáõñµ ì³ñ¹³Ý Ð³Ûó. ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõª ²ñÅ. î. Ø»ëñáå ²õ³· ø³Ñ³Ý³Û

ê³ñ³ý»³ÝÇ ³Ý³ÏÝÏ³É í³Ë×³ÝáõÙ¿Ý »ïù, ê³Ý üñ³ÝëÇëÏáÛÇ êáõñµ ÚáíÑ³ÝÝ¿ë Ð³Ûó. ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÁ »õ ÐÇõëÇë³ÛÇÝ ¶³ÉÇýáñÝÇ³ÛÇ ²é³çÝáñ¹³Ï³Ý öáË³Ýáñ¹Áª ²ñÅ. î. ê³ñ·Çë ²õ³· øÑÝÛ. ö»ÃáÛ»³Ý êáõñµ ì³ñ¹³Ý Ñ³Ûó. ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ ÍÇë³Ï³Ý »õ í³ñã³Ï³Ý ì»ñ³ï»ëáõãÁ Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ ÙÇÝã»õ ÙÝ³ÛáõÝ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÇ ÙÁ Ýß³Ý³ÏáõÙÁ:

Â- ²ðÄ. î. ¶¾àð¶ ²ô²¶ øÐÜÚ. ²è²øºÈº²Ü ²ñÅ. î. ¶¿áñ· ²õ³· øÑÝÛ. ²Ûó»Éáõ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÁ Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ ú·ÉÁÝïÇ êáõñµ ì³ñ¹³Ý

Ð³Ûó. ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛª ÙÇÝã»õ ÙÝ³ÛáõÝ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÇ ÙÁ Ýß³Ý³ÏáõÙÁ: Ä- ´ðÞ. Ø²ðÂÆÜ êðÎ. ¼²ø²ðº²Ü ´ñß. Ø³ñÃÇÝ êñÏ. ¼³ù³ñ»³Ý ú·ÉÁÝïÇ êáõñµ ì³ñ¹³Ý Ð³Ûó. ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ Ø³ï³Ï³ñ³ñ ÐáíÇõÁ

Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ, áõñ ÙÇ»õÝáÛÝ ³ï»Ý åÇïÇ ß³ñáõÝ³Ï¿ Çñ ²ëïáõ³Í³µ³Ý³Ï³Ý áõëáõÙÁ:

Ä²- ²ðÄ. î. ØÆø²Ú¾È øÐÜÚ. ÎÆôðºÔº²Ü ²ñÅ. î. ØÇù³Û¿É øÑÝÛ. ÎÇõñ»Õ»³Ý »ñÏ³ñ ï³ñÇÝ»ñ áñå¿ë ²Ûó»Éáõ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíáõÇ å³ßïûÝ

í³ñ»É¿ »ïù È³ ìÁñÝÇ Ð³Ûó. ²é³ù»É³Ï³Ý ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ, ö³ë³ïÇÝ³ÛÇ êáõñµ ¶ñÇ·áñ Èáõë³õáñÇã Ð³Ûó. ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ ²Ûó»Éáõ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÁ Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õª ÙÇÝã»õ ÙÝ³ÛáõÝ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÇ ÙÁ Ýß³Ý³ÏáõÙÁ:

Ä´- ²ðÄ. î. ²ôºîÆê øÐÜÚ. ²´àìº²Ü ²ñÅ. î. ²õ»ïÇë øÑÝÛ. ²µáí»³Ý ËáñÑñ¹³Ï³ï³ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñáõ »õ Ñáíáõ³Ï³Ý

å³ñï³Ï³ÝáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñáõ å³ï³ëË³Ý³ïáõÝ Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ ö³ë³ïÇÝ³ÛÇ êáõñµ ¶ñÇ·áñ Èáõë³õáñÇã Ð³Ûó. ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛª ÙÇÝã»õ ÙÝ³ÛáõÝ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÇ ÙÁ Ýß³Ý³ÏáõÙÁ:

Ä¶- ´ðÞ. ÚàìÜ²Ü êðÎ. ì²ð¸²Üº²Ü

ø³Ñ³Ý³ÛáõÃ»³Ý Â»ÏÝ³Íáõª ´ñß. ÚáíÝ³Ý êñÏ. ì³ñ¹³Ý»³Ý äÁñå¿ÝùÇ ÌáõËÇ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÇ ú·Ý³Ï³Ý Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ, ÙÇ»õÝáÛÝ ³ï»Ý ÏÁ ß³ñáõÝ³Ï¿ Çñ áõëáõÙÁ: Ä¸- ´ðÞ. è²¼ØÆÎ êðÎ. ê²ð¶Æêº²Ü ø³Ñ³Ý³ÛáõÃ»³Ý Â»ÏÝ³Íáõª ´ñß. è³½ÙÇÏ êñÏ. ê³ñ·Çë»³Ý È³ ¶³ÝÇ³ï³ - øñ¿ë¿ÝÃ³ ÐáíÇïÇ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÇ ú·Ý³Ï³Ý Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ, ÙÇ»õÝáÛÝ ³ï»Ý ÏÁ ß³ñáõÝ³Ï¿ Çñ áõëáõÙÁ: Äº- ´ðÞ. ¶àÚÄ êðÎ. Ê²âÆÎº²Ü ø³Ñ³Ý³ÛáõÃ»³Ý Â»ÏÝ³Íáõª ´ñß. ¶áÛÅ êñÏ. Ê³ãÇÏ»³Ý Ð³ÉÇíáõïÇ êáõñµ ÚáíÑ³ÝÝáõ Î³ñ³å»ï Ð³Ûó. ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõÇ ú·Ý³Ï³Ý Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ»ó³õ, ÙÇ»õÝáÛÝ ³ï»Ý ÏÁ ß³ñáõÝ³Ï¿ Çñ áõëáõÙÁ: 6- ²ÚòºÈàôÂÆôÜ ÐÆôð Ðà¶ºôàð²Î²ÜÜºðàô

î³ñáõ³Ý ÁÝÃ³óùÇÝ Ñ»ï»õ»³É Ð³Û Ðá·»õáñ³Ï³ÝÝ»ñÁ ³Ûó»É»óÇÝ ²ñ»õÙï»³Ý Â»Ù, áñáÝù

ëÇñ³ÉÇñ Ï»ñåáí ÁÝ¹áõÝáõ»ó³Ý ²é³çÝáñ¹ êñµ³½³Ý Ðûñ »õ ²é³çÝáñ¹³ñ³ÝÇ ²ÝÓÝ³Ï³½ÙÇÝ ÏáÕÙ¿:

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Ø³ÛÇë 2ÇÝ, 2008 Â»Ù³Ï³Ý ÊáñÑáõñ¹Ç ÄáÕáíÇÝ Ù¿ç ²é³çÝáñ¹³ÝÇëï Ø³Ûñ î³×³ñÇ

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Ø³Ûñ î³×³ñÇ Ð³Ý·³Ý³ÏÇã Ú³ÝÓÝ³ËáõÙµÁ Û³ÝÓÝ³éáõ »Õ³Í ¿ Çñ ç³Ýù»ñáí Ýáñ ÝáõÇñ³ïáõáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ ³å³Ñáí»Éáõ: Ø³Ûñ î³×³ñÇ ÎÝù³Ñ³Ûñ»ñáõÝ ÃÇõÁ ÏÁ ß³ñáõÝ³ÏáõÇ ³õ»ÉÝ³Éª ²é³çÝáñ¹ êñµ³½³Ý Ðûñ ç³Ýù»ñáõÝ ßÝáñÑÇõ:

ê»åï»Ùµ»ñ 14ÇÝ, 2008 ¦Ø³Ûñ î³×³ñÇ ´³ñÓñ³óÙ³Ý§ Û³ÝÓÝ³ËáõÙµÇ ³ÝËáÝç ³ßË³ï³ÝùÝ»ñáõÝ ßÝáñÑÇõ Ï³½Ù³Ï»ñåáõ³Í Û³çáÕ Ñ³Ý·³Ý³ÏáõÃÇõÝÁ ï»ÕÇ áõÝ»ó³õ ²é³çÝáñ¹³ñ³ÝÇ Ü³½³ñ¿Ã »õ êÇÙ³ ¶³É³Û×»³Ý êñ³ÑÇÝ Ù¿ç, áñáõÝ Ý»ñÏ³Û ·ïÝáõ»ó³Ý ß³ï ÙÁ Ñ³Û Ï³½Ù³Ï»ñåáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñáõ Ý»ñÏ³Û³óáõóÇãÝ»ñÁ: î³ñáõ³Ý ÁÝ³ÃóùÇÝ Ð³Ý·³Ý³ÏÇã Ú³ÝÓÝ³ËáõÙµÁ ÙÇ ù³ÝÇ Ó»éÝ³ñÏÝ»ñ åÇïÇ Ï³½Ù³Ï»ñå¿ Ýáñ Ñ³Ý·³Ý³ÏáõÃÇõÝ Ï³ï³ñ»Éáõ Ñ³Ù³ñ: Ú³ïáõÏ ÁÝ¹áõÝ»ÉáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ åÇïÇ Ï³½Ù³Ï»ñåáõÇÝ ´³ñ»ñ³ñÝ»ñáõ »õ ÎÝù³Ñ³Ûñ»ñáõ µÝ³Ï³ñ³ÝÝ»ñáõÝ Ù¿ç: Ìñ³·ÇñÝ»ñ ÏÁ Ùß³ÏáõÇÝ ïûÝ³ËÙµáõÃÇõÝ ÙÁ áõÝ»Ý³Éáõ ÚáõÝÇë 28ÇÝ, 2009 å³ßïûÝ³Ï³Ý µ³óáõÙÁ Ï³ï³ñ»Éáõ Ø³Ûñ î³×³ñÇ ÙáõïùÇÝ ÏÇó ³õ³ñï³Í ÇÝùÝ³ß³ñÅÝ»ñáõ Ï³Ý·³éÇÝ, ÇëÏ ²é³ç³Ýáñ¹³ñ³Ý¿Ý Ý»ñë ê»åï»Ùµ»ñ 12ÇÝ, 2009 Ð³Ý·³Ý³ÏáõÃ»³Ý Ö³ßÏ»ñáÛÃ ÙÁ ï»ÕÇ åÇïÇ áõÝ»Ý³Û:

Â»Ù³Ï³Ý ÊáñÑáõñ¹Ç ³Ý¹³ÙÝ»ñÁ ÙÇßï ÏÁ ù³ç³É»ñ»Ý Ð³Ý·³Ý³ÏÇã Ú³ÝÓÝ³ËáõÙµÇÝ ³ßË³ï³ÝùÝ»ñÁª ²ï»Ý³å»ïáõÃ»³Ùµ ²Ý¹ñ³ÝÇÏ ¼ûñ³Û»³ÝÇ, Ó»éÝ³ñÏÝ»ñ Ï³½Ù³Ï»ñå»Éáí »õ Ý»ñÏ³Û ·ïÝáõ»Éáí ³ÝáÝó: Â»Ù³Ï³Ý ÊáñÑáõñ¹Ç ³Ý¹³ÙÝ»ñÁ ÝáÛÝå¿ë ÏÁ ù³ç³É»ñ»Ý Ñ³Ù³ÛÝùÇ Ñ³Ûáñ¹ÇÝ»ñÁª ÝÇõÃ³å¿ë Ù³ëÝ³Ïó»Éáõ Ñ³Ù³ñ Ø³Ûñ î³×³ñÇ Ï³éáõóÙ³Ý ³ßË³ï³ÝùÝ»ñáõÝ:

(Ø³Ûñ î³×³ñÇ Ð³Ý·³Ý³ÏÇã Ú³ÝÓÝ³ËáõÙµÇÝ ï»Õ»Ï³·ÇñÁ ï»ëÝ»É ³Ûë ·ñùáÛÏÇÝ Ù¿ç): 9- Ü.ê.ú.î.î. ¶²ðº¶ÆÜ ´. ²ØºÜ²ÚÜ Ð²Úàò Î²ÂàÔÆÎàêÆ ÎàÔØ¾ ä²îàôàÚ Þø²ÜÞ²ÜÆ

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î³ñáõ³Ý ÁÝ³ÃóùÇÝ ÁÝ¹³é³ç»Éáí ²é³çÝáñ¹ êñµ³½³Ý Ðûñ ËÝ¹ñ³ÝùÇÝ, ³é Ç ·Ý³Ñ³ïáõÃÇõÝ Â»Ù¿Ý Ý»ñë ÝáõÇñ»³É Í³é³ÛáõÃÇõÝ Ù³ïáõóáÕ Ñ³Ûáñ¹ÇÝ»ñáõÝ, ²Ù»Ý³ÛÝ Ð³Ûáó ì»Ñ³÷³é Ð³Ûñ³å»ïÁ êáõñµ Ü»ñë¿ë ÞÝáñÑ³ÉÇ Þù³Ýß³Ýáí å³ñ·»õ³ïñ»ó êÇÝ³Ý êÇÝ³Ý»³ÝÁ »õ Ê³Å³Ï ¶áÝÇ³É»³ÝÁ: ÆëÏ Ñ»ï»õ»³É Ñ³Ûáñ¹ÇÝ»ñ ³ñÅ³Ý³ó³Ý Ð³Ûñ³å»ï³Ï³Ý úñÑÝáõÃ»³Ý ¶Çñ»ñáõ:

èÇãÁñï î¿ÙÇñ×»³Ý Ê³ã³ïáõñ»³Ý ºñ·ã³ËáõÙµ î. Ø»ëñáå ²õ³· øÑÝÛ. ê³ñ³ý»³Ý ì³ÛÁÉÃ ¦ìÇÉû§ Ð»ñå¿ù»³Ý Ú³Ïáµ êñÏ. ²É»ùë³Ý»³Ý ÚáíÑ³ÝÝ¿ë Ð³ÝÝ¿ë»³Ý î. ²ñß³Ï ²õ³· øÑÝÛ. Ê³ã³ïáõñ»³Ý Úáíë¿÷»³Ý ì³ñÅ³ñ³Ý î. ¶áõñ·¿Ý ²õ³· øÑÝÛ. Øáõñ³ï»³Ý î. ì³ñ¹³Ý ²õ³· øÑÝÛ. îÇõÉÏ¿ñ»³Ý âáñ·-Ø³ñ½å³Ý Ð³Ûñ»Ý³Ïó³Ï³Ý ØÇáõÃÇõÝ

10- ²è²æÜàð¸²ð²Ü ²ÚòºÈàÔ Ø²êÜ²ôàð ÐÆôðºð î³ñáõ³Ý ÁÝÃ³óùÇÝ Â»Ù³Ï³É ²é³çÝáñ¹ª ¶»ñß. î. ÚáíÝ³Ý ²ñù. î¿ñï¿ñ»³Ý ß³ï ÙÁ Ð³Û »õ

ûï³ñ å»ï³Ï³Ý ÑÇõñ»ñ, Û³ñ³Ýáõ³ÝáõÃ»³Ýó Ñá·»õáñ å»ï»ñ »õ ³°ÛÉ Õ»Ï³í³ñÝ»ñ ÁÝ¹áõÝ»ó »õ ÑÇõñ³ëÇñ»ó ²é³çÝáñ¹³ñ³ÝÇ Çñ ·ñ³ë»Ý»³ÏÇÝ »õ Ï³Ù ²ñÙ¿Ý »õ ÎÉáñÇ³ Ð³Ùµ³ñ ¸³ÑÉÇ×ÇÝ Ù¿ç: Ú³ïÏ³å¿ë Ïÿáõ½»Ýù ÛÇß»É Ñ»ï»õ»³É ÑÇõñ»ñáõÝ ³Ûó»ÉáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÁ.-

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µ.- Ñ³Ý¹ÇåáõÙ ²ñó³ËÇ Ý³ËÏÇÝ Ý³Ë³·³Ñ ²ñÏ³¹Ç ÔáõÏ³ë»³ÝÇ Ñ»ï: ·.- ²ÝÏÉÇù³Ý ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ ØÇç-ºÏ»Õ»ó³Ï³Ý Ú³ñ³µ»ñáõÃ»³Ý Ý»ñÏ³Û³óáõóÇãª ¸áÏï© øÇåáñï: ¹.- ÚáÛÝ àõÕÕ³÷³é ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ ØÇç-ºÏ»Õ»ó³Ï³Ý Ú³ñ³µ»ñáõÃ»³Ýó Ý»ñÏ³Û³óáõóÇãª Ð³Ûñ Ö³Ý

ä³·³ë: ».- ÈáÛáÉ³ Ð³Ù³Éë³ñ³ÝÇ ²ëïáõ³Í³µ³Ý³Ï³Ý ´³ÅÝÇ öáË Ü³Ë³·³Ñª Ð³Ûñ îáñ»³Ý: ½.- ê÷Çõéù³Ñ³ÛáõÃ»³Ý Ü³Ë³ñ³ñáõÑÇª Ðñ³ÝáÛß Ú³Ïáµ»³Ý: ¿.- ²ÕûÃù-Ü³Ë³×³ß Èáë ²Ý×»ÉÁëÇ ø³Õ³ù³ÛÇÝ ÊáñÑáõñ¹Ç ³Ý¹³Ù î¿ÝÇë ¼³ÛÝÇ Ç å³ïÇõ: Á.- ²ñó³ËÇ Ü³Ë³·³Ñª ´³Ïû ê³Ñ³Ï»³Ý: Ã.- äáõÝ¿áë ²Ûñ¿ëÇ Ì»ñ³Ïáõï³Ï³Ý ê»ñÏÇû Ü³Ñ³å»ï»³Ý: Å.- ²ÝïÇáù»³Ý àõÕÕ³÷³é øñÇëïáÝ¿³Ï³Ý Â»ÙÇ ²é³çÝáñ¹ª ¶»ñßÝ© Öá½¿ý ºåÇëÏáåáë: Å³.- ÐÐ Ýáñ Ýß³Ý³Ïáõ³Í ¶ÉË³õáñ ÐÇõå³ïáë îÇ³ñ ¶ñÇ·áñ ÚáíÑ³ÝÝÇë»³Ý: Åµ.- Çµ³Ý³ÝÇ å»ï³Ï³Ý Ü³Ë³ñ³ñª îÇ³ñ Ä³Ý úÕ³ë³å»³Ý: Å·.- ÈÇµ³Ý³ÝÇ è²Î Þñç³Ý³ÛÇÝ ì³ñãáõÃ»³Ý ²ï»Ý³å»ïª îÇ³ñ ²õ»ïÇë î³·¿ë»³Ý: Å¹.- World Vision-Ç Ý»ñÏ³Û³óáõóÇã Jean Bouchebelle. Å».- ¶³ÉÇýáñÝÇ³ÛÇ Ì»ñ³Ïáõï³Ï³Ý ¶³ñÁÉ ÈáõÇÇ Ý»ñÏ³Û³áõóÇãÁ: Å½.- ÔåïÇ àõÕÕ³÷³é ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ ²é³çÝáñ¹ª ¶»ñß© î© êñ³åÇáÝ ºåÇëÏáåáë: Å¿-î³ñáõ³Ý ÁÝÃ³óùÇÝ ù³ÝÇ ÙÁ ³éÇÃÝ»ñáí ²é³çÝáñ¹³ñ³Ý ³Ûó»É»ó ¦Ð³Û³ëï³Ý§

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²é³çÝáñ¹ êñµ³½³Ý Ðûñ Ý³Ë³·³ÑáõÃ»³Ùµ ³ÝóÝáÕ ï³ñáõ³Ý ÁÝÃ³óùÇÝ ½³Ý³½³Ý Ó»éÝ³ñÏÝ»ñ ï»ÕÇ áõÝ»ó³Ý ²é³çÝáñ¹³ñ³Ý¿Ý Ý»ñë: Ð³ñÏ ã»Ýù ½·³ñ ³ÝáÝó ó³ÝÏÁ Ý»ñÏ³Û³óÝ»Éáõ, ÝÏ³ïÇ áõÝ»Ý³Éáí áñ ³ÝáÝóÙ¿ Ï³ñ»õáñ³·áÛÝÝ»ñÁ åÇïÇ ÁÝ¹·ñÏáõÇÝ ²é³çÝáñ¹ êñµ³½³Ý Ðûñ ï»Õ»Ï³·ñÇÝ Ù¿ç:

12- ²ôºÈÆ ä²ÚÌ²è ²ä²¶²Ú Ð²Ú²êî²ÜÆ Ð²Ø²ð (Brighter Future for Armenia)

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·ñùáÛÏÝ»ñ: êáÛÝ Ñ³Ý¹ÇåáõÙÝ»ñáõÝ Ù³ëÝ³Ïó»ó³Ý Ý³»õ ²é³çÝáñ¹³Ï³Ý ÀÝ¹Ñ³Ýáõñ öáË³Ýáñ¹ª Ðá·ß. î. î³×³ï Ì. ìñ¹. º³ñïÁÙ»³Ý, î. ²õ»ïÇë øÑÝÛ. ²µáí»³Ý »õ Ø³ßïáó âûå³Ý»³Ý:

17- Ðà¶ºôàð²Î²ÜÜºðàô ì²ðâ²Î²Ü ÄàÔàì

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WESTERN DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CURCH OF NORTH AMERICA ANNNUAL REPORT OF THE DIOCESAN COUNCIL

May 2008 – April 2009

1- Diocesan Council- 2008-2009 After the 81st Annual Diocesan Assembly, which was held at the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, Burbank, California, the Primate of the Diocese, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, presided over a meeting of the Diocesan Council, during which election of officers was held, with the following results for the 2008-2009 year. Chairman: Mr. Joseph Kanimian, Esq., Armenian Church of Burbank Vice-Chairman: Mr Greg Tcherkoyan, St. Vartan Armenian Church, Oakland Secretary: Mrs. Lily Ring Balian, St. James Armenian Church, Los Angeles Treasurer: Mr. George Ouzounian, St. Mary Armenian Church, Yettem Members: Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yeretzian, St. Gregory Armenian Church, Pasadena Archpriest Fr. Manoog Markarian, St. John Garabed Armenian Church, Hollywood Archpriest Fr. Yeghia Hairabedian, St. Gregory Armenian Church, Fowler Archpriest Fr. Nareg Martarian, St. Sarkis Armenian Church, East Los Angeles Deacon Carl Bardakian, St. Gregory Armenian Church, Pasadena Dr. Vahram Biricik, St. Mary Armenian Church, Costa Mesa Deacon Jeffrey Hazarian, Esq., Armenian Apostolic Church, Santa Barbara 2- Current Members of the Diocesan Council Members not eligible for re-election who are completing their terms: Archpriest Fr. Manoog Markarian, St. John Garabed Armenian Church, Hollywood Dr. Vahram Biricik, St. Mary Armenian Church, Costa Mesa Members eligible for re-election to a second two-year term: Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yeretzian Mrs. Lily Ring Balian, St. James Armenian Church, Los Angeles Deacon Carl Bardakian, St. Gregory Armenian Church, Pasadena Deacon Jeffrey Hazarian, Esq., Armenian Apostolic Church, Santa Barbara Members continuing in office: Archpriest Fr. Yeghia Hairabedian, St. Gregory Armenian Church, Fowler Archpriest Fr. Nareg Martarian, St. Sarkis Armenian Church, East Los Angeles Mr. Joseph Kanimian, Esq., Armenian Church of Burbank

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Mr, George Ouzounian, St. Mary Armenian Church, Yettem Mr. Greg Tcherkoyan, St. Vartan Armenian Church, Oakland 3- Diocesan Council Activities The Diocesan Council serves with His Eminence Archbishop Derderian for the glory of the Diocese. The Diocesan Council meets monthly and during the period May 2008 to April 2009, held eleven meetings. According to the Diocesan By-laws, the Primate presides over the Diocesan Council, which is composed of seven lay members and four clergy. In addition to the monthly meetings, Diocesan Council members were in email contact with each other and, if necessary, made decisions by email. Diocesan Council members also participate in Regional Meetings. During the last year, the Diocesan Council at every meeting received monthly reports on the progress of the construction of the Cathedral of the Western Diocese. I- Celebration Marking Beginning of Cathedral Construction – May 3, 2008 The Western Diocese celebrated the beginning of the construction of the Cathedral on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Chair of the Celebration Committee, Mr. Berj Shahazian, offered opening remarks and welcomed the guests. Congratulatory remarks were made by the Honorable Wendy Gruel, Los Angeles City Councilwoman, Mr. Armen Hampar, Chair of the Cathedral Building Committee, and His Excellency Armen Liloyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia. His Eminence Archbishop Derderian expressed his thanks to all for their involvement in this blessed project; that the construction of the Cathedral is a heavenly blessing that will solidify and reinforce the foundations of the Western Diocese along with the Diocesan churches and Mission. II. Joint Meeting of the Eastern, Canadian and Western Diocese – June 12-14, 2008 A joint meeting of the Eastern, Canadian and Western Diocese was held at the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, Burbank, California, and June 12-14, 2008 to discuss potential venues of cooperation between the three Dioceses in dealing with the common pressing issues prevalent in all three North American Dioceses. His Emiinence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, and His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, Primate of the Canadian Diocese were present, along with Chairs and members of their Diocesan Councils. Joseph Kanimian, Esq., Chair of the Western Diocesan Council, conducted the meetings, speakers included Mr. Oscar Tatosian, Chair of the Eastern Diocesan Council and Mr. Ara Boyajian, Chair of the Canadian Diocesan Council. Participants considered venues of cooperation between the Dioceses, shared successful programs implemented at each Diocese, clergy preparation, orientation and recruitment; and development of youth programs. Among the highlights: The Eastern Diocese’s development of new online resources to help families learn about the Armenian Church; the online toolkit covers an array of topics, ranging from Armenian history to the Armenian language, Bible basics and sacraments. A successful project of the Canadian Diocese to address issues relating to mixed marriages was the establishment of pre-marital cultural classes for newly wed mixed marriage couples. The Western Diocese presented the activities of the Director of Religious Education: holding regular bible studies in various parishes; Deacon training programs, religious teacher training programs; lectures to Diocesan committees, particularly Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies Societies during their retreats; TV programs to educate views about various religious and cultural topics related to the Armenian church; and preparing annual curriculum for ACYO including passages from the Bible.

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The joint meeting concluded with a “New Ideas Forum,” resulting in a nine-point list of conclusions and accomplishments. Subcommittees were formed and the three Chairmen will follow-up on the desire and determination to cooperate, coordinate and share information between the three dioceses. III. Diocese Honors Jewish World Watch Founder- May 15, 2008 Under the theme of the Kinship of Suffering, the Armenian Community and the Jewish Community joined together to give reverence to the victims of the Armenian Genocide and Jewish Holocaust, as well as celebrate each other’s rich culture. On Thursday, May 15, 2008, the Western Diocese hosted a special event to honor Rabbi Harold Schulweis, founder of Jewish World Watch, spiritual leader of Valley Beth Shalom, and a long serving advocate of social and interfaith initiatives. Approximately 400 members of the Armenian and Jewish communities attended as well as several dignitaries and elected officials. A united choir was formed with representatives of each community that performed the Israeli, Armenian and American National Anthems and spiritual hymns in beautiful harmony. Guests were also entertained by dance groups, the Armenian Dance Center and the Kashet Chiam Dance Ensemble. IV. Parishes The Diocesan Council devotes significant time at its meetings to discuss the welfare of individual parishes in the Diocese. Where necessary, the Council will make specific recommendations as to what actions to take to assist the parishes. Council members visited several parishes during the year, attended their annual meetings, as well as Parish Council meetings. Council members Jeffery Hazarian and Greg Tcherkoyan, along with the Primate, attended the Northern California Regional meeting. Council members Joseph Kanimian, George Ouzounian, and Archpriest F. Yeghia Hairabedian, along with the Primate, attended the Central California Regional meeting. Council members Joseph Kanimian, Lily Balian, Dr. Vahram Biricik, Archpriet Fr. Manoog Markarian and Archpriest Fr. Nareg Matarian, along with the Primate, attended the Southern California Regional meeting. Significant issues related to all parishes and the Diocese, including the dues formula, the proposed legal entity formation, church attendance, increased membership and increased youth involvement, were a few of the topics discussed during these meetings. The Diocesan Council with the Primate will take into consideration the issues raised in these meetings and will implement the suggestions made by the leadership of the parishes. V. Diocesan Offices New employees at the Diocese: Mr. Harout Markarian was hired as the Executive Director and was present and gave reports at every DC meeting. Anahit Matarian was hired as the new secretary replacing Mari Gizlechyan who has moved to Armenia. VI. The Western Diocese Endowment Fund The Chairman of the Diocesan Council, Joseph Kanimian, is an ex-officio member of the Western Diocese Endowment Fund and participated as a non-voting member at the two meetings held by the Board of the Endowment Fund. (See the Endowment Fund report in this booklet). VII. Western Diocese Camp Officers and members of the Camp Board of Directors attend Diocese Council meetings and report on their proposed slate of members for upcoming terms, and policy questions regarding improvements and

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renovations for special projects, and attendance and fees for the use of the camp. Updates and reports on Camp Committee activities are submitted monthly to the Diocese Council. During the past year, the DC members approved projects for the construction of a Sports Court, retaining wall bench, grassy knoll bench and landscaping. Funds were provided by the Lincy Foundation and the Barsam Family. The Council also suggested that a color brochure be prepared for the camp to be distributed to potential renters to promote the camp in order to develop further income and encourage better attendance at the camp. The Diocesan Council made appointments to fill position on the Camp Board of Directors and the Camp Committee. VIII. Pilgrimages to Holy Etchmiadzin and Jerusalem The Western Diocese organized a pilgrimage to Armenia, September 18 to October 2, 2008, to participate in the Blessing of the Holy Chrism on September 28 by His Holiness Karekin ll, Catholicos of All Armenians. Other highlights included a private audience with His Holiness Karekin ll, private tour of Holy Etchmiadzin, tours of historic churches and monasteries, Karabagh excusion, Vesper services and a special seminar titled “Faithful Renewal Seminar.” Under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, members of the Khachadourian Choir of the Diocesan Cathedral along with their family members marked the 30th Anniversary of the establishment of the choir and celebrated the Holy Easter celebrations according to the Julian calendar in the Holy Land. The Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beautitude Archbishop Torkom Manoogian, welcomed and received the guests during their visit to Jerusalem. The pilgrimage began in Tel Aviv, on April 20, 2008 for a two-day stay in Nazareth, following by the visitations to Jerusalem and participation in the Holy Week and Easter church services from April 23 to 27, 2008. Representing the Diocesan Primate, the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian led the pilgrimage. IX. Issues related to the Diocesan Assembly a) Review of the Diocesan By-Laws: A general review and revision of the Diocesan By-laws was deferred upon the recommendation of the By-laws Committee. b) Legal Entities Formation: Joseph Kanimian, DC Chair, formed a committee composed of David Kelegian, Esq., Adrienne Krikorian, Jeffery Hazarian, Ben Krikorian and Nazar Ashjian, Jr., to develop the best format to create separate legal entitles for the parishes, beside the Diocese, to hold title to properties under Diocesan control. The Diocesan Council has concluded that they need more time to discuss, research and implement a plan for the formation of legal entities regarding Diocesan properties. The Diocesan Council will consider giving priority to forming a legal entity to protect the camp. The nature of the legal entity and the consequences of transfer of title, vis-à-vis tax consideration, ought to be clarified before any action is taken in this regard. Therefore, the majority of the Council voted to discuss this matter further by consulting other legal scholars and experts in the field, including other churches (Methodist, Episcopalian, and Catholic) before making a final recommendation to his Holiness Karekin II, and to the Diocesan Assembly. c) Parish dues structure of the Diocese: The Diocesan Council proposed a By-Laws amendment to address the changes in the Parish dues structure of the Diocese, following the recommendation of the

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committee, Chaired by Diocesan Council member Dr. Vahram Biricik. This amendment was passed at the 2008 assembly and will take effect in 2010. The Chair and members of the Diocesan Council addressed and discussed the new dues structure at regional meetings and, on request, visits to the parishes. The Council received a few clarifications from parishes and those were addressed by members of the Council and the Primate. The idea for the dues formula is not to penalize the parishes but rather to promote the increase in membership as it is based on expenses rather than income. 4. Diocesan Activities and Staff The staff of the Diocese is composed of the following: Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Yardemian, Vicar General of the Diocese Rev. Archpriest Fr. Sipan Mekhsian, Chancellor Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yertzian, Primate's Assistant on Cathedral Affairs/Mission Parishes Deacon Harout Markarian, Executive Director Rev. Fr. Tavit Zelveyan, Pastor of ''Ararat Home" and in charge of the Diocesan Archives Mrs. Anahit Matarian, Secretary Mrs. Silva Kayayan Kendirjian, Accountant Mr. Mashdots Jobanian, Director of Religious Education Department Mr. Remo Alexandri, Director of Communications and Bookstore Mr. Hayk Madoyan, Library and Special Assignments Mrs. Tamara Hambartzoumian, Care Taker Deacon Matthew Ash, Priesthood Candidate, student, assistant and Diocesan Website Technician. Deacon Hovnan Vartanian, Priesthood Candidate, student and the assistant of Burbank Parish. Deacon Razmig Sarkisian, Priesthood Candidate, assistant of La Canada/La Crescenta Valley Parish. 5- New Assignments a) Ordination and Consecration of four new priests: On May 29, 2009, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, conducted the church services for the Ordination and Consecration of Dn. Vahe Abovian and Dn. Mayis Shahbazian to the Priesthood by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, at St. John Garabed Armenian Church, Hollywood. Dn. Vahe was renamed Fr. Avedis and Dn. Mayis was renamed Fr. Khajag. On October 16, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, conducted the church services for the Ordination and Consecration of Dn. Arsen Hayrapetyan and Dn. Grigor Avagyan and to the Priesthood at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena. Dn. Arsen was renamed Fr. Nerses and Dn. Grigor was renamed Fr. Diran. Assignments

His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian has made the following appointments during the past year:

I. Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan following his ordination to the Priesthood was appointed as Burbank Parish Priest (Diocesan Cathedral).

II. Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian, upon his ordination to the Priesthood last year, was appointed to serve as WD Youth Director and Visiting Priest for the Armenian Churches of Northern Sierra Region; Salt Lake City, Utah; Carson City and Reno, Nevada.

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III. Beginning March 1, 2009, the Very Rev. Fr. Baret Dz. V. Yeretsian will start in his new capacity as Primate's Assistant in overseeing the Cathedral project. The Very Reverend Father participates in all meetings of the Cathedral Governing Committee, Cathedral Building Committee and Cathedral Fundraising Committee.

IV. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Nareg Matarian, has been appointed as Pastor of the newly established Parish of North Hollywood. Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian has been also appointed as assistant Parish Priest to Rev. Archpriest Fr. Nareg Matarian.

V. Rev. Fr. Nerses Hayrapetyan, upon his ordination to the Priesthood last year, was appointed as Pastor of the Armenian Churches of Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley.

VI. Rev. Fr. Diran Avagyan, upon his ordination to the Priesthood last year, was appointed as Pastor of the Armenian Church of La Verne.

VII. The Very Rev. Fr. Baret Dz. V. Yeretsian and Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian will serve as Visiting Parish Priests to the Diocesan Mission Parishes.

VIII. Upon sudden passing of Rev. Archpriest Fr. Mesrob Sarafian, Rev. Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, Pastor of St. John Armenian Church was appointed by the Primate to oversee the religious and administrative activities of St. Vartan Armenian Church of Oakland until such time a new parish priest is assigned to the parish.

IX. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Kevork Arakelian has been appointed as the temporary Visiting Priest for St. Vartan Church of Oakland until such time a new parish priest is assigned to the parish.

X. Dn. Martin Zakaryan has been appointed as assistant to Parish Priest Pro Tem of St. Vartan Armenian Church of Oakland.

XI. Rev. Fr. Mikael Kyureghian, Former-Pastor of the Armenian Church of La Verne, will serve as the temporary Visiting Priest for St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church of Pasadena until such time a new parish priest is assigned to the parish.

XII. Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian will temporarily conduct visitations, counseling and other such duties, until such time a new parish priest is assigned to the parish.

XIII. Dn. Hovnan Vartanyan has been appointed as assistant to Burbank Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan.

XIV. Dn. Razmik Sargissian has been appointed as assistant to La Canada Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Hovsep Hagopian.

XV. Dn. Guzh Khachikyan has been appointed as assistant to Rev. Archpriest Fr. Manoog Markarian, Pastor of St. John Armenian Church of Hollywood.

6. Visits to Clergy from other Dioceses During the year, the following clergy have visited the Diocese, and were warmly received by His Eminence and by the Diocesan staff. His Eminence arranged for the guest clergy to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and preach to various parishes of the Diocese.

His Eminence Archbishop Avak Assadourian His Eminence Barkev Mardirosian His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian His Eminence Archbishop Vicken Aykazian His Grace Bishop Pagrat Galstanian His Grace Bishop Sebouh Chouljian His Grace Bishop Mikael Achabahian Very Rev. Fr. Haigazoun Dz. V. Najarian

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Very Rev. Fr. Sasoun Zumroukhdian Very Re. Fr. Tatoul Dz. V. Anoushian Very Rev. Fr. Oshagan Gulgulian Very Rev. Fr. Hairig Hovhannisian Very Rev. Fr. Mekhitar Krikorian Very Rev. Fr. Zaven Yazijian Very Rev. Fr. Isahag Minasian Archpriest Fr. Carnig Hallajian Archpriest Fr. Mampre Kouzouian Archpriest Fr. Karekin Kasparian Archpriest Fr. Norayr Patatian Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian Rev. Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian Rev. Fr. Kapriel Mouradjian Rev. Fr. Gomidas Zohrabian Rev. Fr. Norayr Patatian Rev. Hagop Cherkezian Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian Rev. Fr. Vazken Boyajian Rev. Daron Sermoyan Rev. Fr. Ktrij Devejian

7- Construction of the Diocesan Cathedral At the May 2, 2008 meeting of the Diocesan Council, the contract for the building of the cathedral and overbuild with Sinanian Development was approved and signed. At the monthly meetings of the Diocesan Council, reports on the management and progress of the construction are presented by the Project Manager of EEI, Inc. The Building committee works in collaboration with members of the Diocesan Council and continues in its efforts to manage the Cathedral project to a successful completion. Joseph Kanimian and Dn. Jeff Hazarian participate in the Construction Committee meeting held twice a month at the Diocese. Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yaretzian was recently appointed by the Primate as his Assistant in overseeing the construction of the Diocesan Cathedral. (See the Building Committee report in this booklet.) 8. The Diocesan Cathedral Fund Raising Committee The Diocesan Cathedral Fund raising committee is committed in its efforts to secure new donations to the Cathedral. The number of Godfathers of the Cathedral continues to increase due to the efforts of His Eminence Archbishop Derderian. On September 14, 2008, thanks to the tireless efforts of “The Rise of the Diocesan Cathedral,” Banquet Organizing Committee, a successful fund raiser was held in the Nazaareth and Sima Kalaydjian Hall of the Western Diocese, attended by representatives of the many Armenian community organizations. Throughout the year, the fund raising committee will hold several events to raise new funds. Private receptions will be organized at the residences of Benefactors and Godfathers. Plans are underway for a festive event on June 28, 2009, to celebrate the opening ceremony of the parking overbuild adjacent to

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the Cathedral building and a Fund Raising Banquet to be held on September 12, 2009 at the Diocesan Complex Members of the Diocesan Council always encourage the efforts of the Fund Raising Committee under the chairmanship of Antranik Zorayan by participating and attending their functions. Council members also encourage members of the community to participate in the construction of the Diocesan Cathedral. (See the report of the Cathedral Fund Raising Committee in this booklet.) 9. Encyclicals and Medals Bestowed by His Holiness Karekin ll, Catholicos of All Armenians Acting upon the request of the Primate, His Holiness bestowed the St. Nercess Shnorhali Medal of honor to Greg and Seta Tcherkoyan at a banquet in their honor as Western Diocese Stewards of the Year. The ceremony and banquet presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, was held at the Western Diocese Complex and attended by over 150 guests. During the year, in response to other requests of the Primate, His Holiness bestowed the the St. Nersess Shnorhali (The Graceful) Medal of Honor to Sinan Sinanian and Khajag Konialian in appreciation of their dedicated services. The following faithful received a Letter of Blessing. Richard Demirjian the Khachadourian Choir Archpriest Fr. Mesrob Sarafian Violet "Velo" Herbekian Deacon Hagop Alexanian Hovhannes Hannesian Archpriest Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian, Hovsepian School Archpriest Fr. Kourken Mouradian Archpriest Fr. Vartan Dulgarian Chork-Marzban Patriotic Union 10- Special Visitors and Guests of the Diocese. During the past year, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, has met with various political and religious leaders; local and international dignitaries, during the past year. The following are some of the distinguished leaders and dignitaries who have visited His Eminence at the Diocesan Headquarters during the past year:

a) A high ranking Armenian delegation headed by the Minister of Economy His Excellency Nerses Yeritzyan

b) Meeting with former Artsakh President His Excellency Arkady Ghougasian c) Dr. Gwynne Guibord, Chief Officer of Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns for the Universal

Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches from Episcopalian Church d) Fr. Bakas, Greek Orthodox Interchurch Relationship Representative e) Fr. Dorian Llywelyn, S.J., Assistant Professor of Theological Studies, Department of Theological

Studies of the Loyola Marymount University of Los Angeles f) Her Excellency Hranoush Hakobyan, Minister of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia g) Prayer Breakfast in Honor of L.A. Councilman Dennis Zine h) His Excellency Bako Sahakyan, President of Artsakh i) Argentine Senator Sergio Nahabedian (Buenos Aires) j) His Grace Bishop Joseph who oversees the Diocese of Los Angeles and the West, part of the Self-

Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in America

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k) His Excellency Grigor Hovhannissian, the newly appointed Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles

l) His Excellency John Oghasabian, State Minister of Lebanon m) Mr. Avedis Dakessian, Chair of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Organization (Lebanon

Chapter) n) World Vision Representative Mr. Jean Bouchebelle o) California State Senator Carol Liu p) His Grace Bishop Serapion, Bishop of Los Angeles Coptic Orthodox Church q) Mrs. Maria Mehranian, former President of USA Armenia Fund Western Region on several

occasions has visited the Diocese and met with the Primate during the past year r) Ara Aghishian, Esq., newly-elected President/Chairman of the Armenia Fund-Western

Region, visited the Western Diocese for the first time met with the Primate during the past year

11- Activities of the Diocesan Headquarters Over the past year a variety of activities took place at the Diocesan Headquarters, under the leadership of the Primate. We do not feel it is necessary to list all of them since the most important ones will be included in the Primate’s Report. 12- Brighter Future for Armenia The Orphan Program in Armenia was reviewed and this mission was undertaken by the ACYO. The Sunday schools of the Diocese have allocated their donations to the Diocese of Armavir. The Chairman of the Committee is Deacon Matthew Ash. 13- Etchmiadzin Children’s Fund A third successful event, organized to benefit the Etchmiadzin Children’s Fund, was held at the Universal Hilton Hotel, University City, California, on Friday, January 23, 2009. The Grand Gala Night was attended by over 350 guests in support of the fund to assist children in need in Armenia and to improve their daily lives. Mrs. Gayane Tatoulian is Chair of the Committee. (See the report of the Etchmiadzin Children’s Fund in this booklet.) 14- Meetings with other Organizations As in past years, the Diocesan Council organized regional meetings in the Northern, Southern and Central Regions, to keep the regions informed about activities and current developments. The meetings also afforded attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from the successes of other regions. The Primate also led monthly meetings of the Clergy Executive Council. (Also see No. IV in this booklet.) 15- "The Mother Church" Periodical

The Mother Church has been published regularly since January of 1979. Last year it was published on a quarterly basis. In order to cut expenses and go green, the Primate along with the Council, decided to make the Mother Church available via the internet. In order to accommodate the few who have no access to the

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internet and are not computer savvy, the Mother Church will be published occasionally in a print format. The editorial committee is composed of the following:

Rev. Fr. Sipan Archpriest Mekhsian, Editor in Chief Hrach Sepetjian, Armenian Editor Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Yardemian Mr. Haig Madoyan Mr. Mashdots Jobanian Mrs. Lily Ring Balian 16- Armenian Students in the Diocese

His Eminence continues to visit many Armenian schools during the year, meeting with the students, teachers and staff. The graduating class of these schools visit the Diocese. The Primate and students enjoy a warm dialogue during these meetings. His Eminence presents the students with spiritual books and other gifts. The Very Rev. Dajad Yardemian and Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian also participate in these meetings.

17- Clergy Executive Council The following clergy are members of the Clergy Executive Council:

Rev. Fr. Arshag Archpriest Khatchadourian, Chairman Pastor, St. James Amenian Apostolic Church, Los Angeles

Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Yardemian, Vicar General Rev. Fr. Manoog Archpriest Markarian Pastor, St. John Armenian Church, Hollywood Rev. Fr. Moushegh Archpriest Tashjian Pastor, St. Mary Armenian Church, Costa Mesa Rev. Fr. Shnork Archpriest Demirjian Pastor, St. Peter Armenian Church, Van Nuys Rev. Fr. Sarkis Archpriest Petoyan, Secretary Pastor, St. John Armenian Church, San Franciscco

Rev. Fr. Datev Harutyunyan Pastor, St. Andrew Armenian Church, Cupertino Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian, Youth Director The Clergy Executive Council meets almost every month under the Presidency of His Eminence, the Primate. Various questions which arise from the Clergy Conference are discussed at the meetings. 18. Building Projects within the Diocese We are pleased to provide information on the completion and progress of building projects within the Western Diocese:

a- Portland, Oregon Parish – St. Kevork Church was acquired and consecrated on March 21-22, 2009.

b- San Diego Parish - New property, close to 17 acres has been acquired, and a plan will eventually be developed for the construction of a whole new complex.

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c- Scottsdale, Arizona Parish – The construction of the sanctuary is completed and has been consecrated by the Primate. d- St. Sarkis - The Parish Assembly voted to sell the existing property and to build/purchase a new church in an area inhabited by more Armenians. The Diocesan Council is closely monitoring the proposed sale of St. Sarkis by considering all offers and also following up with offers made to purchase new church properties in Santa Clarita and North Hollywood. e- Santa Clarita/North Hollywood Parish - Escrow has been closed on the purchase of property for the eventual construction of a church f- Las Vegas Parish - The Council is monitoring and pursuing recommendations made by the Las Vegas Parish for the purchase of a church or land to build a church. g- Palm Desert Parish – The Parish is ready to proceed with construction. Currently, the Diocese has been in negotiations with the city officials to finalize the permit necessary to start construction. h- Seattle Parish – Land has been purchased for the eventual construction of a church. The parish has submitted plans for the construction of the church and the Council has approved the construction of the new church as long as funds are available to begin construction. i- La Canada/La Crescenta Valley Armenian Church - a Property has been purchased to build a church in the future.

j- Denver, Colorado Parish – The Parish is looking for a small church as a center.

19. Donations to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by the Western Diocese During the year 2008, the Western Diocese has continued streaming financial contributions to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, sister churches in Armenia, charity projects and similar charity causes in the Motherland. Among the recipients of the Diocesan contributions to the charity causes in Armenia were the Etchmiadzin Children’s Fund, Brighter Future for Armenia, Habitat for Humanity, Our Home-Mer Doon, Inc., CYMA and Armenia Fund. Our Primates and Clergy in Armenia and Artsakh have wholeheartedly dedicated themselves to the cause of renovation and reconstruction of the churches in Armenia. They work hard to establish and operate Sunday Schools, Summer Camp Programs in addition to tending to the other needs of the faithful in the Motherland. After the independence of Armenia and liberation of Artsakh, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has been assisting all Dioceses in the Motherland with the available limited and meager recourses. 20. Sister Dioceses and Sister Churches The Western Diocese, together with its churches, clergy and faithful have organized assistance for various parishes in Armenian, Artsakh, and in other regions. Eighteen churches within the Western

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Diocese have sister churches in Armenia, Artskah. Every year, through the Diocese, the organizations assist the churches financially. It is the Primate’s wish that all of the organized parishes of the Diocese have their “Sister Churches.” 21. Varnum Paul Trust The Diocesan benefactor, Varnum Paul, passed away at the age of 100. His bequest has named the Western Diocese along with St. John Armenian Apostolic Church as beneficiaries of the trust. The exact amount of the proceeds will be known in September of this year. 22. Mer Hooys Inc. On March 8, 2009 the Board of the newly formed House of Hope – Mer Hooys, Inc. sponsored a gala concert and Reception featuring the Santa Barbara Choral Society and Orchestra conducted by JoAnne Gondjian Wasserman performing Mozart’s Requiem. This successful fund-raising event was hosted by St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys and held under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate. The mission of this non-profit corporation is to break the cycle of dependency among the many young adults in Armenia who have outgrown their childhood homes in orphanages or who come from disadvantaged life styles. Adrienne Krikorian is President of the Board of Directors of House of Hope-Mer Hooys. 23. Conclusion The Chair would like to thank all members of the Diocesan Council for their unparalleled devotion and service to the Diocese. I would like to especially thank Rev. Fr. Manoog Archpriest Markarian and Dr. Vahram Biricik whose terms after four years of service on the Council will end at the end of May 2009; and the following members of the Council who will complete their first term in office and are eligible for re-election: Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yaretzian, Mrs. Lily Balian, Dn. Carl Bardakian and Mr. Jeffery Hazarian, Esq. On behalf of the members of the Council, we wish them good health, knowing well that they will keep serving their Diocese for many years to come. Under the leadership of our Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, the Council members meticulously and with utmost allegiance to the holy Armenian Apostolic Church participated in every meeting of the Council. Although there were differences of opinion on a number of issues, the Council as a body always had the best interest of the Diocese in mind and heart while discussing and debating various issues. The Primate and members of the Council wish the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, His Holiness Karekin ll, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians good health and prosperity at the helm of the ever growing Armenian Apostolic Church. The Council members also thank all parishioners, donors, and the public for their support of Diocesan functions and projects. We could not have done it without your support.

With warm greetings and blessings,

Archbishop Hovnan Derderian Primate and President

Mr. Joseph Kanimian, Esq. Lily Ring Balian Chairman, Diocesan Council Secretary, Diocesan Council

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2008 Annual Report Executive Director

Overview My tenure with the Western Diocese began in June 2008. Since then, it has been an honor and pleasure to serve as the Executive Director of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America. With the guidance and expertise of our Primate, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, and the Diocesan Council Chairman, Joseph Kanimian, my transition into the Executive Director’s role has been relatively smooth. The responsibilities of the Executive Director include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Oversee Diocesan staff o health insurance matters o work schedules/attendance o assignment of tasks

- Responding to various inquiries from parishes, committees, sub-committees, etc. - Oversee day-to-day maintenance issues (plumbing, electrical, etc.) - Coordinate, prepare, and follow-up with all legal related matters (immigration, wills, etc.) with the

appropriate party - Prepare monthly reports for the Diocesan Council - Oversee all IT related matters (computer, telephone, etc.) - Ensure website content is accurate and up-to-date - Oversee the security of the Diocese (CCTV, event security, etc.) - Attend various committee, sub-committee, and other organizational meetings and reporting back to the

Primate all correspondences Staff Changes As a result of the departure of Mari Gizlechyan as the Executive Secretary of the Western Diocese, Anahit Mataryan was hired to fill the secretarial vacancy. Prior to the hiring of Anahit Mataryan, the Diocese had brought in several candidates for interviews. One of the candidates for the position was conditionally hired in order to better assess and evaluate her proficiency in fulfilling the vacancy. After further evaluation the candidate and the Diocese came to a mutual agreement to part ways. Shortly thereafter, in September 2008, Anahit Mataryan was hired as the Secretary of the Western Diocese. Misc. Updates Due to the ailing economy, the Diocese has taken precautionary measures by curtailing expenditures. Communiqués are no longer sent via postal mail but rather they are sent via email. Service contracts have also been re-negotiated with the merchants and many of those services provided, such as Charter Communication and Athens Services, have been considerably lowered. Print and publication of various items has also been curtailed. Although the economy has created many obstacles for not only the Diocese but all other organizations, the leadership and assistance of our Primate and the Diocesan Council, chaired by Joseph Kanimian, has provided an abundance of support through their respective expertise. The potent and seasoned leadership of the Western Diocese will undoubtedly continue to take all necessary steps and actions to further improve all aspects of the Diocese. Harout Markarian Executive Director

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CATHEDRAL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT TO DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY May 2009

Our dream of building a respectable Diocesan Headquarters and Mother Cathedral for our Western Diocese and Armenian community at long last is being realized as everyone can see. The Fund Raising Committee under the chairmanship of Antranik Zorayan, the Construction Committee, headed up by Bob Simonian, and the Finance Committee chaired by Nazar Ashjian Jr., the three components of the Cathedral Building Committee, continued active during the past year, meeting at least every other week toward advancing the process of completing the construction of the Cathedral. During January 2008, five contractors were invited to bid on the project. All were investigated by the Committee and determined to be qualified and bondable. Of the four that submitted bids, Sinanian Development Inc. was the low bidder and, by far, the most qualified to undertake the job. They were awarded the contract during March 2008 with Construction commencing on May 1, 2008. The contracted price is $13.6 million with the overall budget about $17 million including soft costs and owner supplied components not included in the contract. With the depressed economy and the slowdown in building trades, material and labor costs have fallen dramatically. Our contract with Sinanian allows us the opportunity to participate in the savings from all declining costs. Construction is pretty much on schedule except for some rain delays, with completion slated for March 2010. The Overbuild, providing parking for 140 vehicles, erected over the flood control channel has already been completed. Dedication of this segment of the project will be celebrated with a fund raiser on Sunday, June 28th. Construction costs thus far have been paid out of cash on hand, with a balance of $11.5 million left under the contract at year end. At the close of 2008, cash on hand totaled $2.7 million and the balance of pledges receivable, of the $14 million originally pledged, came to 6.2 million. A $6 million loan approved by the First Commerce Bank in Encino, to be borrowed as needed, has been approved to ensure that construction will not be interrupted. Final completion of the project will depend on the collection of outstanding pledges and additional fund raising. Efforts are being made to communicate with donors with outstanding balances. Fund raising events are ongoing. In addition to the June fund raiser mentioned above, a major fund raiser is being organized for September, 2009, plus private dinners, advertising on the Internet, the “Mother Church” and Armenian press, personal contacts and mailings. Fund Raising Chairman Atranik Zorayan has given the details of his Committee’s fund raising efforts in his report. This project would not have progressed to the stage it has without the help and support of our Primate, His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian. He has totally been involved in every aspect of this endeavor since the beginning, for which we are all grateful. With continued assistance and encouragement from our community we will look forward to completion and the ultimate celebration during September of 2010 when Vehapar will visit us to consecrate the new Mother Cathedral.

Armen Hampar, Chairman Cathedral Building Committee

Bob Simonian, Chairman Nazar Ashjian Jr.,CPA,Chairman Construction Committee Finance Committee

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Building the Mother Cathedral

The Armenian Genocide of 1915 forced most of the survivors to find refuge and immigrate to countries all over the world, including many who settled in the United States. For those Armenians, and for generations that followed, integrity, honesty and continuously striving for higher accomplishments was paramount. Today, almost a century later, following the most devastating tragedy endured by the Armenian people, a new symbol of survivorship and faith is in progress – the Mother Cathedral of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America. The Cathedral Fundraising Committee, under the auspices and outstanding leadership of our Primate His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, has been able to secure substantial donations in benefit of the Cathedral project. These donations have been made through generous pledges from Benefactors, Godfathers and many faithful Armenians who have provided most of the required funds. Much progress has already been made on the Cathedral Building project thanks to the unrelenting effort and dedication of the Cathedral Building Committee under the able leadership of Mr. Armen Hampar and Mr. Bob Simonian. Under the direct supervision of the Building Committee members, the construction phase started on May 1, 2008. Construction is pretty much on schedule with completion slated for March 2010. The Overbuild, providing parking for 140 vehicles, erected over the flood control channel has already been completed. Construction costs have been kept generally within budget and paid out of cash on hand. A loan, to be borrowed as needed, has been approved to ensure that construction will not be interrupted. The Cathedral Fundraising Committee will continue with its best efforts to assist His Eminence in raising funds and providing steady cash flow by collecting over $ 6 million in pledges made to date. Throughout the year, the fundraising committee will hold several events to raise awareness and raise new funds. Private receptions will be organized at the residences of our Benefactors and Godfathers. On Saturday June 28th, 2009, a festive event is being planned to celebrate the opening ceremony of the parking overbuild adjacent to the Cathedral building and on Saturday 12, 2009, a Major Fundraising Banquet will be held at the Diocesan Complex. The fundraising committee is also in the process of establishing a dedicated Website enabling online donations and providing updates on the building progress. We extend our gratitude and sincere appreciation to the very distinguished members of the various Mother Cathedral Committees for their time and dedication. We are also extremely grateful to each and every donor, small and large, who through their contributions have become stakeholders in this blessed project. Much work remains to be accomplished. New donations are needed to complement the existing pledges. Below, we present to our faithful a new list of cathedral items to choose from and donate towards. You may contact Mr. Hayk Madoyan at the Diocesan Office at 818-558-7474 to learn more about the listed items and on how to make donations. We are hopeful that next year, around this time, we shall all be preparing for the blessed consecration of this most important project. Cathedral Fund Raising and Building Committees

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Department of Religious Education Western Diocese of the Armenian Church

of North America Annual Report

2008 - 2009 -----------------

During 2008-2009, with the help and blessing of God, and under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, the Department of Religious Education was able to deliver reasonable results aligned with the objectives and priorities outlined in its mission statement. The activities of the Department were the following.- 1.- Bible Studies. The purpose of this program is to teach the Bible according to the teachings of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church. The Bible studies have been regularly held in various parishes of the Diocese. We extend our appreciation to all individual parishes. Bible Studies at the Diocesan Headquarters and St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Center in Glendale were had according to the following schedule.-

a.- During the one year program: every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at St. Peter Armenian Church - Youth Center in Glendale, about Paul’s Epistle to Timothy and the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Luke. The number of the attendants varies from 20 to 30. b.- During the one year: every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Diocesan Complex, in the Hampar Room, about “Havadamk”, the Prophecy of Daniel, Psalms and St. John’s Epistle. The number of the attendants varies from 30 to 40. The Bible study sessions continued during the Lent period after the Lent Service. c.- During Lent period, every Friday evening, a Bible Study session is held at St. Peter Armenian Church - Youth Center in Glendale, after the Lenten service about “Havadov Khosdovanim”, “I confess with faith”.

All the sessions are recorded and ready to be posted on the Diocesan website and CD recording and distribution. 2.- Deacons’ Training program: The Deacons’ training Workshops are aimed at improving the knowledge and the participatory aspects of Deacons and Acolytes throughout the Western Diocese. The topics of the program were: a.- “The role and the characteristics of the deacon”. b.- “The meaning and the parts of Divine Liturgy “Badarak”. The schedule and the locations were as of following: a.- April 12 & 19, 2008, Diocesan Headquarters. b.- May 10, 2008, St. Gregory Armenian Church, fowler.

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The Religious Education Department of the Western Diocese besides its religious-educational programs is responsible for the following initiative: 1.- Preparation of the Primate’s annual schedule/ pastoral activities and programs, including reviewing Serpazan’s schedule during the year, as well as Primate’s pastoral visit reports. 2.- Organizing strategic planning groups for the Diocesan mission. With the invitation of the Primate we have two small groups. One is related to the Diocesan Administrative aspects and the other one is related to the Diocesan missionary and spiritual aspects. The aim of these two groups is to organize a strategic plan for the Diocesan mission. 3.- Sending Armenian language communiqué’s of the Diocesan events to the Armenian Newspapers. Appendix: Upon the instruction of the Primate, I assist almost all Departments at the Diocese in matters related to the Primate’s office.

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c.- June 7, 2008, Ventura County. d.- June 14, 2008, St. John Garabed Armenian Church, San Diego. Another program related to Deacons’ training workshop was Bible Study instructions. “How to conduct a Bible Study course, with new perspectives, approaches and methods”. This was organized specifically for priesthood candidates. This program is an ongoing program and is to be continued in different parishes. More information will be available in the near future. 3.- Lectures: During 2008 - 2009, on different occasions the Department helped the Diocesan committees and Parishes in their activities such as. a.- La Canada, La Crescenta Parish: on the occasion of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, lecturing on “The role of Virgin Mary in Sharagans (Hymns)”. August 15, 2008. b.- Sanahin Institute; during their annual retreat: lecturing on “The Book of Revelation and the Armenian Church”, July 17-19, 2008; and “The role and the teaching of the Bible for the Sunday School teachers”, March 7, 2009. c.- Ladies’ Society Central Council; during their meetings: a short Bible Studies and meditation. During their annual retreat: lecturing on “The role and the meaning of the Sacraments of the Armenian Church”, April 14-16, 2009. d.- During Lent period lectures were given to the Armenian Schools about the meaning and the importance of the confession. 4.- TV Programs: TV programs hosted by Very Rev. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, Vicar General, Rev. Archpriest Fr. Hovsep Hagopian, Deacon Hamlet Mehrabian, Haig Madoyan and Mashdots Jobanian are continuing regularly on a different Armenian Channels broadcasted in different regions of California. The TV programs aim to educate the viewers about various religious and cultural topics related to the Armenian Church. Using today’s language the technology to spread the Word of God the Religious Education Department starting on February 23, 2009, during the Lenten period, posted a Bible Study passages and spiritual messages given by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, on a daily basis. 5.- ACYO: Together with Youth Department of the Diocese, the Religious Education Department is also involved with the preparation of the Annual Curriculum for the ACYO including passages from the Bible and related explanations; the feast of the week and a prayer. 6.- Publications: Besides the above mentioned responsibilities, a number of publications were published by the Department of Religious Education during the past year, and several other publications are underway. The list of the publications is enclosed with this Annual report Booklet.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COUN CIL Armenian Church – Western Diocese ANNUAL REPORT -2008 The Christian Education Council of the Western Diocese is committed to raising the level of Christian Education in our parishes. We have tried to introduce ideas which all Sunday Schools could implement with the thought of having a common theme throughout the Diocese. We are working toward students working together, teachers becoming better informed and superintendents communicating with each other on common needs and concerns. To have a community outreach for the students in our Diocese the CEC organized a Lenten Fund Raiser for all students. The funds were divided between a new parish in our Diocese starting Sunday School, the Armenian Church of Ventura County and the Sunday Schools in the Gegharkuinik Diocese in Armenia. Thank you to Nancy Krikorian, CEC member from St. Mary Yettem for chairing this project. Regional workshops were held at St. John, San Francisco, St. Mary, Yettem and at the Diocese. These regional workshops are designed to assist our teachers to become firm in their own Faith and to help them prepare to teach their students. The fourth year Vacation Bible School curriculum ‘Last Blessing’ was piloted at St. Paul, Fresno. There are now three packages available; ‘Marriage, Baptism, and Communion.’ The ‘Last Blessing’ will be available for the summer of 2009. This curriculum is designed for use in the summer either as a Monday-Friday session in the morning or evening, or as five Sunday sessions in the summer. Included are lessons on: the Bible, arts and crafts, cooking, dance and Armenian language. The 6th Sanahin Institute was held at Aldersgate Retreat House in Pacific Palisades, California. Topics covered were: Prayer and Spirituality, The Five Major Feast Days of the Armeian Church, The Armenian Church and the Book of Revelation, Teaching Techniques for high school students, and Comparative Religions. Instructors were: Dcn. Grigor Avagyan, Mashdots Jobania, Debbie Derderian, Rev. Fr. Arshen Aivazian and Zaroohi Der Mugrdechian. We are happy to announce that two of our Diocesan teachers, Maral Poochigian and Debbie Derderian have successfully completed the 6 year course by being present at all of them. Congratulations to the two of them. They are an asset to their St. John-Garabed Sunday (San Diego) school program. The Sanahin is designed for an in depth look at topics of our church liturgy, services, sacraments, scripture, theology and methodology. One teacher from each parish is invited to attend with no cost. Please make sure someone from your parish is attending. For further information about the 2009 Institute please call (559)431-5259. Curriculum continues to be the ‘We Believe’ from the Eastern Diocese with the ‘Living the Good News” for our Bible instruction. We ask that students be in church for at least 10 minutes each Sunday with their

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class. The instructional component might include a 15 minute Assembly at the beginning of the Sunday schedule. Including all ages of children in our church services is highly desirable. With better communication, using electronic mail, we feel that we are getting closer to our goal of keeping parish priests and superintendents fully informed of the Diocesan Sunday school programs that need to be implemented. We regret that long time member Sarkis Hardy, resigned from the CEC. We thank him for his input and his dedication to Christian Education in our Diocese. We have three new members of the Diocese have joined the Christian Education Council: Marguerite Hougasian, Aida Keshmeshian and Sally Cotrel. We have already appreciated their ideas and talents as we plan for the new year. In 2009 we will be completing a project to give each parish a Sunday School a binder full of many useful ideas, and pamphlets which they can use and share with students and parents. This will also include a CD with many of the items on it. We will have a ‘Hayr Mer’ Coloring Book which our youngest students can use to learn the ‘Hayr Mer’, also published. Continuing thanks to Archbishop Hovnan Derderian and to Fr. Dajad Dz. Vrt. Yardemian for their guidance and leadership throughout the year. Sincerely, Zaroohi Der Mugrdechian, St. Paul Fresno Christian Education Council, Chairman Members: Aghavnie Achekian, Armenian Church of La Canada Sally Cotrel, St. Peter, Van Nuys Debbie Derderian, St. John-Garabed, San Diego Marguerite Hougasian, St. Gregory, Pasadena Aida Keshmeshian, Armenian Church of Ventura County Nancy Krikorian, St. Mary, Yettem

The Christian Education Council is appointed by the Primate to develop, implement and oversee the religious educational programs of the Western Diocese. In so doing it strengthens and develops the

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Christian Faith as expressed in the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church for the glory of the Most Holy Trinity.

ETCHMIADZIN CHILDREN’S FUND 2008-2009 ANNUAL REPORT

Responding to the ongoing needs of children living in poverty, the Etchmiadzin Children’s Fund continues to support nearly 1,000 children, mostly in the rural regions of Armenia. This year we were able to increase the number of youngsters receiving annual $250 sponsorships to 600 children. The remaining children received smaller amounts, at the discretion of the director in Etchmiadzin. ECF funding was also used to defray expenses at Vehapar’s orphanage in Yerevan.

Our principal source of funds was the Fourth Annual Grand Gala Night, held on January 26 at the Universal Hilton Hotel. This fun-filled evening featured entertainment by Legends of Las Vegas reformers impersonating Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Dean Martin and Cher. Ticket sales, donations, sponsorships and drawing proceeds netted over $92,000. Our Guest of Honor was Marie Da Silva, one of CNN’s very inspiring Top Ten Heroes of 2008. Ms Da Silva spoke eloquently about her work assisting the children of her native Malawi, and about the special rewards of helping children in need wherever they might live.

Beginning balance as of Jan 1,2008 $59,808.47

Total Income for 2008 $131,319.63 Total Expense for 2008 $157,182.52 Ending Balance 2008 $33,945.58

Total sent to Etchmiadzin in 2008 $112,560.00

Our committee has been very grateful for the committed support we have received from Hovnan Surpazan. We have worked together diligently and productively to ensure the continued success of this worthy and heart-touching program

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February 28, 2009

WESTERN DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA

(2009)REPORT OF CENTRAL COUNCIL OF THE LADIES SOCIETY

Under the Auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, the Primate, Central Council continues to serve the Ladies Societies of numerous and ever growing Parishes of the Western Diocese. Hence this year was yet another year that kept Central Council Ladies labored hard on multiple new projects initiated by the Primate and achieved in every level. With the expansion of the Diocese and the many Parishes that are being established around the state, it becomes important to have regional spiritual day retreats to practice and propagate to Holy Scriptures, the doctrines, and the rites of the Armenian Apostolic Church. With that in mind spiritual day retreats took place in St. Paul Church Fresno and St. John Garabed Church in San Diego on September 8 and 11th , 2008. The theme, “The Role of the Holy Spirit in our Daily Lives” was eloquently presented by the Very Reverend Father Dajad Yardemian, Arch priest Fr. Datev Tatoulian and Deacon Matthew Ash. On November 17, 2008 Central Council welcomed all the Ladies Societies for the first Pilgrimage to the Western Diocese Burbank. Sixteen different Parishes gathered to spend a day of prayer, Christian fellowship, and to visit to the construction site of the Mother Cathedral guided by Surpazan Hayr. The first well attended pilgrimage of the year 2009, to St. John Garabed San Diego coincided with the forty days of the great Lenten Journey. “Give us this day our daily Bread “ was presented by Yn Araxie Tatoulian. She spoke about both traditional bread and the Living bread which is Jesus Christ.Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazian parish pastor of Arm. Apostolic Church of Burbank addressed the faithful with a theme centered on the Forty days of the Great Lenten Journey. During 2009 several pilgrimages have been scheduled. On October 22, St. Mary Church Costa Mesa, St. Paul Fresno, and St. Andrew Cupertino. Central Council values the efforts & achievements of the Chapter Ladies & invites them to share their thoughts. Hence Central Council coordinated Ladies Societies chairs meeting on January 17, 2009 at the Western Diocese Burbank. The meeting afforded everyone the opportunity of relating their experiences, voice concerns, share ideas and provide the spiritual and social needs of our community. On this occasion Central Council invited Central Council’s past chairmen, Violet Herbekian, Melene Ouzounian, and Silva Katchiguian, for an informative discussions and to deliver inspirational speeches on different aspects of the Christian virtue of service, directing the ladies to better face the challenges of our times in serving the church.

Because of the success and well received Parish visitations of the previous years, Central Council once again accompanied Surpazan Hovnan when he visited Hovsepian Day School and various Parishes in Greater LA St. Peter, Van Nuys,

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St. Gregory, Pasadena, La Verne, La Canada, St. John, Hollywood, Scottsdale Arizona and received warm welcome and outstanding reception.

The Annual Regional Women Saints Day will be held at the onset of Lent. We celebrate Women’s Saints Day or Spiritual Day. We honor our Saints because they held fast to their Christian Faith, for its defense many case ended in martyrdom. Women Saints Day 2009 observance will last an entire week, five different regional locations from March 16 through March 20th, Palm Desert CA, San Francisco CA , Fowler CA, Burbank CA, and Scottsdale, Arizona, commemorating “Women Prophets in the Bible.” Central Council will be present on the Consecration of the Sanctuary of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Portland which will be taking place on March 21st and 22nd 2009. The Central Council of the Ladies Society strongly encourage your attendance & participation to the Annual Spiritual retreat to be held on April 14, 15, 16, 2009 at Joseph & Mary Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The retreat is designed to bring together a better understanding of our faith and to instill in our hearts the knowledge of the Bible as it leaves a spiritual impact on the daily life of the faithful. This year’s topic will be “The meaning of the sacraments of the Armenian Apostolic Church”. Archpriest Fr. Vartan Kasparian, Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan and Mashdots Chobanian are in charge of the spiritual presentation in English as well as in Armenian. Time has been set aside for Christian Fellowship, spiritual worship and communion designed for all interested parishioners. Central Council continues to support educational programs such as the Diocesan Hovsepian School through annual financial contributions of different chapters of the Ladies Society and encourage the use of Sunday School material through the Christian Educational Council. We support projects envisioned by the Diocese and Holy Echmiadzin such as the Echmiadzin Children’s Fund. Please note that this year Ladies Society 57th Annual Assembly will be held on April 30, 2009 at St. James Armenian Church, Los Angeles. We look forward to the Annual Assembly where we meet with parish council members, parish priests, ladies society members, to report and exchange ideas. We will continue with the candle lighting (Hokehankist) Memorial in honor of deceased members from May 2008 through April 2009.

Our sincere and heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Surpazan Hayr for the guidance and support he has given to the Central Council and the Ladies Societies of our Diocese.

Thoughtfully,

Araxie Boyamian, Chairman

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Western Diocese Of The Armenian Church of North America Of Central Council Of The Ladies Society

Executive Board Members are: Araxie Boyamian - Chairman Lena Simonian - Vice - Chairman Ani Lanuza - Rec. Secretary Arpy Mazloumian - Corr. Secretary Rebecca Jorjorian - Treasurer Meline Agagianian - Advisor Jo Ann Hallaian - Advisor Mary June Kaiser - Advisor Elizabet Maronyan - Advisor Silva Katchiguian - Ex-Officio Advisor

Thoughtfully, Araxie Boyamian, Chairman

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LADIES SOCIETY CENTRAL COUNCIL FINANCIAL REPORT COVERING PERIOD OF

JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008

Checking Account Balance, Bank of America $13,471.14 Account #01535-31635 January 1, 2008 INCOME: Delegate Dues 800.00 Assessments 1862.00 Retreat Payments 8280.00 Pins 415.00 Hovsepian School 5600.00 By-Law Books 100.00 DISBURSEMENTS: $17,057.00 Retreat Refunds 800.00 Mary & Joseph Retreat Center 6048.00 Mary & Joseph Retreat Deposit 1500.00 Clergy Dinner Expense 139.64 Postage 217.89 Hovsepian School 10,200.00 Gifts 215.00 Pins 1080.00 Travel 600.00 $20,800.53 Balance in Checking Account, Due Dec. 31, 2008 $9,727.61 Certificate of Account, Bank of America #05776-00330 April 1, 2008 $3629.59 Interest earned 61.99 Total Dec. 31, 2008 $3691.58 COMBINED TOTALS OF CD AND CHECKING ACCOUNT $13,419.19 Rebecca Jorjorian

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Treasurer

WESTERN DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA LADIES’ AUXILIARY

2008 REPORT

Members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary are appointed by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian and serve under his leadership and direction. The functions of this group are to support the Archbishop in his endeavors by acting as hostesses for events at the Arshag and Eleanor Dickranian Diocesan Complex and to organize events such as the Annual Debutante Ball, the Christmas Reception and Hampartsoum Celebration. Our members are committed to serving the Western Diocese as well as their home parishes. Many of our members also serve the Diocese on other on other committees. Meetings are held monthly or as needed. Our major fund-raising event is our annual Debutante Ball, held each February. It has become a tradition in Los Angeles, drawing participants from all parts of the Armenian community. We are now presenting the daughters of past participants and families look forward with anticipation to this lovely evening that celebrates families and Armenian heritage.

Cynthia Norian Chairman Lucille Bogosian Vice Chairman Jeanine Ash Treasurer Aida Artenian Secretary

Members: Meline Agaganian Vicki Kazanjian Nancy Arabian Diane Keligian Cindy Arzouman Rose Ketchoyan Silva Ashjian Lena Kizirian Lily Balian Annette Kosker Arpi Barsam Tamar Krekorian Rita Barsoumian Margaret Lulejian Araxie Boyamian Gloria Meghrigian Geraldine Chuchian Eileen Nahigian Margaret Dadourian Alicia Pashayan Diyana Danielian Diruhi Petrosian Isabelle Davidian Maral Sarafian Flora Dunaians Doris Sarkisian Nora Hampar Carla Simonian Hermine Janoyan Lena Simonian Sima Kalaydjian Leann Stepanian Anahid Karahagopian Gayané Tatoulian Silva Katchiguian Arshagouhi Tavitian

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January, 2008: The year began with Surpazan’s annual Christmas Reception. Auxiliary members acted as hostesses and distributed Home Bless packets that they had prepared for the event. February: The 37th Annual Debutante Ball was held on February 17, 2008. This year nineteen young women were presented. Nineteen young men were selected to act as their escorts for the evening. Over 600 guests attended this lovely event which was our major fund raiser for the Diocese. March: Our committee planned a cultural event featuring David Fox-Brenton in a dramatic presentation, My name is Saroyan: A Matter of Will, and provided props and refreshments for the evening. April: Many of our members attended the Ladies’ Central Council Retreat. We also attended the Ecumenical Commemoration of the Genocide organized by the Armenian/Episcopal Dialog Committee and the Jewish-Armenian Commemorative Service. May: Our members attended the Diocesan Assembly’s Ladies’ Society Day. Many of us are active in our own parish’s ladies societies. Ladies’ Auxiliary members were also involved with the organization and preparation for the Hampartsoum celebration which coincided with the Diocesan Assembly’ Ladies Day this year. We were delighted to be able to present a check for $50,000 to the Diocese. Our members also helped with the May 3rd ceremony commemorating the start of construction on the Cathedral. June: We held a warm but sad farewell luncheon in honor of Diocesan secretary Mari Gizlechyan. August: A festive day at the beach was held for members and their spouses. September: A tea for prospective debutantes and their mothers was held at Eileen Nahigian’s home on September 14th. This was a lovely event complete with a catered tea, delightful ambiance and flowers masterfully arranged by our hostess. - Most of our members attended the Cathedral Fund Raising Banquet where we pledged $100,000 toward the building of the Cathedral. We have earmarked the cathedral foyer and a large fountain as our named items from the Ladies’ Auxiliary. October: We prepared and served lunch for the clergy conference held at the Dickranian Complex. November: Our Debutante Family Luncheon event was held at the Hampar home on November 2nd and featured a lavish buffet prepared by our ladies. Holding the event in November instead of December has proven to be very successful. Most of the families were able to attend to get acquainted and to find out what to expect in the months ahead.

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REPORT OF THE CLERGY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE WESTERN DIOCESE

The Clergy Executive Council of the Western Diocese serves in a position to help execute decisions of the quarterly Clergy Conferences. In addition, it acts as an advisory panel to the Primate on a variety of issues facing the ministry of the Western Diocese. The committee generally meets approximately eight to nine times per year. Currently serving are: Fr. Arshag Katchadoorian, Chairman Fr. Dajad Yardemian, Vicar General Fr. Moushegh Tashjian Fr. Manoog Markarian Fr. Datev Harutyunian Fr. Shnork Demirjian Fr. Sarkis Petoyan Fr. Avedis Abovian Respectfully Submitted, Fr. Sarkis Petoyan

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REPORT ON THE FIRST ANNUAL WESTERN DIOCESE LAYMEN’S VISIT TO ST. NERSESS SEMINARY

At the request of the Primate, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Fr Sarkis Petoyan organized and led a journey of 23 faithful to visit St. Nersess Seminary, in New Rochelle, New York. Taking place in May, 2008, the purpose was to create a bridge of understanding between the seminary and the parishioners of the Western Diocese. For the vast majority of participants, it was the very first introduction to the seminary, it’s mission, faculty, staff, seminarians and dean. In addition, they spent time at St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary in nearby Crestwood, NY, at which time they were introduced to the dean, members of the faculty, student body and had an opportunity to tour the campus. St. Vladimir Seminary works cooperatively with St. Nersess Seminary, in offering the advanced M.Div. degree courses and jointly grades the Master’s Theses of the students. The participants were both thoroughly impressed with the academic quality being offered to the student body, as well as the organization of operations and general vision of the seminaries. While it was hoped that the Laymen’s Visit to St. Nersess Seminary would be an annual event, the 2009 trip was cancelled due to the extraordinary increase in prices and the economic downturn. However, the next trip to St. Nersess and St. Vladimir Seminaries will be in 2010. Interested participants should contact Fr. Sarkis Petoyan. Respectfully submitted, Fr. Sarkis Petoyan

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WESTERN DIOCESE CLERGY RECRUITMENT & EDUCATION COMMITTEE

ANNUAL REPORT HISTORY Seeing the need to answer the shortage of well-trained clergymen to serve the growing number of parishes of the Western Diocese, His Grace Abp. Hovnan Derderian created the Clergy Recruitment and Education Committee during the Fall of 2003. GOALS By the end of 2006 it has been a policy of the Western Diocese that no candidate for the priesthood will be accepted for ordination without having an M.Div. (Master of Divinity) degree. Likewise, already ordained priests will not be accepted in the Diocese unless they hold such a degree. CONNECTION WITH ST. NERSESS SEMINARY In 2007 at the request of the Primate, Fr. Sarkis Petoyan put forth a multi-point plan for recruitment, which culminated in the visit of Fr. Daniel Findikyan, the Dean of St. Nersess Seminary. Upon his visit, meetings, discussions and agreements were made between the Western Diocese and the Seminary, toward the goal of mutual cooperation in the recruitment and training of seminarians for the Western Diocese. TRAINING OF CLERGYMEN Fr. Dajad Yardemian currently dedicated a great deal of his time in instruction and training of the candidates who have not yet been accepted to St. Nersess Seminary. Respectfully Submitted, Fr. Sarkis Petoyan.

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Armenian Church Camp Board of Directors

2008 Annual Report

The following individuals served on the Camp Board during 2008: Ken Melkonian Chairman Matthew Matoesian Vice-Chairman Steven Cherizian Treasurer David Ojakian Recording Secretary Janine Barsam Corresponding Secretary Mike Hollis Camp Committee Chairman John Missakian Advisor David Shapazian Advisor Harout Diramerian Advisor Mike Shakar Special Projects Advisor RENTAL ACTIVITY Our camp was rented only 73 days in 2008 consisting of ten different groups from Memorial Day to Thanksgiving. The facility can comfortably handle 150 campers and staff at a time with a large Lodge for cooking and dining, four Staff Houses, 12 Camper Cabins, large Bath-House, Arbor, Arts and Craft Building, new Boathouse, Campfire area with bench seating, Swimming Lake with a sandy beach, Volleyball, Multi-Use Field and a new Sport Court. FACILITIES In 2008 the camp added two nice improvements. The Paprigian Foundation donated a beautiful Landscaping project on the Kids Cabin Hill area. The work was designed and built by Mike Geragos, Zavin Paprigian and several great helpers who truly love the camp. The Barsam Family donated our new Sports Court located next to the soccer field. Everyone who uses the camp enjoyed these additions and all truly thank these two families for their love and devotion to our camp. Many small projects are being planned for 2009 which will concentrate on improving the grounds and existing structures. 2009 This year will be challenging for the camp, some of our rental groups may not be able to return because of the economic situation of many of their members. The board has taken proactive measures to ensure the financial health of the camp will be maintained. Rental rates will remain the same as last year, unnecessary expenses are being trimmed and eliminated and we are creating a marketing plan to include a website and advertising to bring in more rentals. One important cost savings is the elimination of the camp providing the catering service for renters. The camp will now be a full Turn-Key operation where all renters will supply their own Kitchen and Cleaning Staff.

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We invite all Diocese groups to use the camp for their Retreats, Family Getaways, Training and Fundraising. Matthew Matoesian, Camp Board Chairman 2009.

Armenian Apostolic Church of North America - Western Diocese Summer Camp Committee 2008 Report Summer Camp 2008 was a huge success! Our days were filled with Christian love, endless smiles and campfires under the brilliant stars. This year a total of 450 campers and staff/volunteers from throughout the United States converged on the Western Diocese camp, located near California’s Sequoia National Park. Camp was held in three one-week sessions (July 20th - August 9th) and welcomed youth ranging from 8-16 years of age. The Armenian Church Summer Camp program is operated under the auspices of Diocesan Primate Archbishop Hovnan Derderian. The Camp week directors from 2008 were, Week 2 – Charlie Mugrdechian, Week 3 – Silva Zeneian, and Week 4 – Regina Pryor. Each directed a separate week of Camp with adult staff including boys’ and girls’ deans, religion instructors, arts and crafts coordinators, first aid attendants, sports and evening activities coordinators, hospitality, office staff and life guards. The Camp Committee sponsored a special training session for all staff members in July at St. Gregory, Fowler. Each staff position was explained their duties and expectations for camp. This year all three weeks ran smoothly and we made strides to make all three weeks of camp more similar. All three directors worked together with the Camp Committee to achieve this goal. Week 1 2008 unfortunately had to be cancelled due to a lack of response from both Campers and Staff. It is the opinion of the Committee that Week 1 was scheduled to early in the summer to be successful. In past years, when Camp was 4 weeks long, the Camp program was segregated by age. In that configuration, the week of July 20th – 26th was viable. It drew a smaller, more manageable group of younger campers who didn’t have the alternative obligations of summer school, summer internships, or summer sports. Additionally, since the 4th week of camp used to be reserved as a high school week, our youngest campers were spread across only the first three weeks of Camp and that also contributed to an increased number of campers who attended the old first week of Camp. The week of July 20th – 26th is too early in the summer for it to be successful in our current all ages - all weeks configuration. In 2009, as the Camp Committee continues to try to expand the Summer Camp Program to 4 weeks, we will add the additional 4th week of Camp to the end of the typical three weeks rather then to the beginning.

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Michael Holls chaired the 2008 Summer Camp Committee, which included Regina Pryor, Janelle Wolter, Jeff Stepanian, Charlie Mugrdechian, Silva Zenian, Arsen Ovanessoff, Lauren Diramerian, David Yaldezian, Tamara Karakashian, Pamela Abaci, and Diocesan Youth Advisor Der. Avedis Abovian. A typical day at camp began with morning chapel services, which was followed by a hearty breakfast, cabin clean-up, and morning religious instruction along with Armenian culture classes (cooking, dancing, art and architecture, songs, etc.). The day continued with a hearty lunch, rest period, sports activities, late afternoon chapel, a sumptuous dinner, evening festivities (dances, counselor hunt, ice cream social, etc.), and campfire (silly skits, songs and s’mores). Armenian grandmas complimented the menu with delicacies they lovingly prepared while volunteering their time at the camp. To conclude each day, counselors and campers spent quiet time in their cabins sharing bedtime devotionals. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian was able to attend each of the sessions and made a point of meeting with the campers. He led devotionals in the cabins which the campers and staff greeted with enthusiasm. Each camper left the program renewed and invigorated as an Armenian Christian. The Camp Committee appreciates all the help and guidance of Der. Vartan Kasparian. He was a Chaplain at camp and works well with the campers as well as staff members. The late Z. Victor, and Mariam Paprigian, continued their generosity this year offering scholarships to camp through their foundation. The camp fees for two children from each parish – one based on merit and attendance and the other based on need – is fully paid by the foundation. Their commitment to the program is very much appreciated. When we reflect upon the past year, we can’t help but be reminded of all the people who have made a difference in our camp program and the lives of our most important treasures, our children. The donations of fruit, choreg and many monetary donations were priceless gifts to us and to our program. We appreciate everyone’s support and generosity. The 2008 Summer Camp session continued the mission of the Armenian Church Summer Camp which is to nurture the bodies, minds, and spirits of the Armenian youth in a natural setting, providing a stimulating and fun environment of community which inspires individual growth and the values of Christian fellowship. Sincerely, The Summer Camp Committee, 2008

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Central Council Administrative Report

The ACYO-WD Central Council (Appendix 1), under the very loving and capable guidance of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, works diligently to ensure the fulfillment of the mission of the ACYO-WD:

The Armenian Church Youth Organization of the Western Diocese of Armenian Church of North America (ACYO-WD) actively integrates its members into the life of the Church by providing opportunities for WORSHIP, SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND FELLOWSHIP IN CHRIST, according to the doctrines and traditions of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

To aid in the establishment and strengthening of ACYO Chapters, the Central Council continues its Liaison Program (Appendix 2), where Central Council members keep in regular contact with the Parish Priests and ACYO Chapter Executives. The goal is to provide resources and assistance wherever and whenever needed. The Central Council made a commitment to using a multi-pronged approach to communication, incorporating newer technology such as email and website correspondence to more traditional approaches, including mailers and telephone.

The following is a chronological list of Central Council sponsored events that were organized in 2008-2009:

1. 2008 Central Regional Meeting- January 12, 2008 2. 4th Annual Leadership Conference- January 19, 2008 3. 2008 Southern Regional Meeting- January 19, 2008 4. 2008 Arizona Regional Meeting- January 26, 2008 5. 3rd Annual Junior Retreat- March 22-24, 2008 6. ACYO-WD Gala- April 12, 2008 7. 2008 Northern Regional Meeting- May 17, 2008 8. 43rd Annual Sports Weekend- May 23-25, 2008 9. 1st Annual Senior Sports Weekend- September 19-21, 2008 10. 4th Annual PNAR- September 26-28, 2008 11. 3rd Annual Senior Retreat- October 17-19, 2008 12. 60th Annual General Assembly- November 28-30, 2008 13. 2009 Southern Regional Meeting- January 10, 2009 14. 2009 St. Nerses Mini-Conference- February 27-March 1, 2009

Northern, Central, Southern, and Arizona Regional Meetings: The regional meetings serve 3 important purposes. First, they are a means for the Central Council to update local chapters about Central Council sponsored events. Second, they allow the local chapters to provide Central Council with updates with regards to their own activities. Third, they provide a setting in which local chapter executives can plan regional events under the guidance of the Central Council.

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4th Annual Leadership Conference: The intention of the Leadership Conference is to train chapter executives, so that they may confidently undertake their respective responsibilities. The Leadership Conference is open to all local chapter executives across the Western Diocese, and has traditionally served as the preliminary event of the fiscal year. This year’s theme was “How to be a Successful Leader,” and the main speaker was the former mayor of Glendale, Raffi Manoukian. The Leadership Conference commenced at 9AM with breakfast, continued on with a series of workshops and Bible Studies, and concluded with dinner and ice skating at 9PM.

3rd Annual Junior Retreat: The Junior Retreat provides the 12-17 year old members of the Western Diocese an opportunity to meet their peers from different parishes. The retreat took place in Big Bear at the Majestic Moose Lodge, a facility owned by the Coptic Orthodox Church. Over 50 participants took part in Bible studies, Armenian Jeopardy, and snow-related fun.

ACYO-WD Gala: The Gala was held to honor the past 10 years of Central Council members who had dedicated their time and effort to the organization. The theme of the event was “Lighting Our Past,” and it took place at the Daghlian Hall in St. John Hollywood. Each former Central Council member was presented with an engraved plaque commending and honored by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian and the over 125 people in attendance.

43rd Annual Sports Weekend and the 1st Annual Senior Sports Weekend: With the reorganization of the ACYO-WD, Central Council has had to host two separate Sports Weekend tournaments. The first such event of the 2007-2008 fiscal year was the Junior Sports Weekend, which took place on Memorial Day Weekend in Fresno. The second such event of the 2007-2008 fiscal year was the Senior Sports Weekend, which took place in September in San Diego. This year’s theme for Junior Sports Weekend was “Got Faith?,” while the theme for Senior Sports Weekend was “Sail into San Diego.” As always, the Central Council would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the Fresno and Van Nuys parish parents for assisting with Junior Sports Weekend, and the San Diego parish parents for assisting with Senior Sports Weekend.

4th Annual PNAR: PNAR was established to promote a spiritual and administrative dialogue between the Armenian youth of the Canadian, Eastern, and Western Dioceses. The Eastern Diocese was the host of last year’s PNAR. Participants from the ACYOC, ACYOA, and the ACYO-WD assembled in Chicago for a 3 day retreat, where they took part in workshops led by Deacon Matthew Ash, Father Stepanos Doudoukjian, and Julie Hoplamazian.

3rd Annual Senior Retreat: The Senior Retreat provides the 18+ members of the Western Diocese an opportunity to meet their peers from different parishes. This year’s retreat took place at Camp Hye Sierra with over 50 youth from all over California in attendance. Father Avedis Abovian and Deacon Matthew Ash led the spiritual portion of the retreat.

60th Annual General Assembly: The ACYO General Assembly, also known as Convention, presents the youth of the diocese with a forum to voice their concerns regarding the direction of the organization and to pass resolutions and amendments to the By-Laws of the ACYO-WD accordingly. Last year’s Convention was held in Oakland, and the Central Council would like to thank the organizing committee for putting together a wonderful program. From an administrative perspective, Convention was very fruitful as chapter’s presented their individual yearly reports, audits were conducted, and a new Central

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Council was elected. In addition, amendments passed at last year’s Convention (Appendix 3) have allowed for the official reorganization of the ACYO-WD into a separate Junior and Senior entity.

2009 St. Nerses Mini-Conference: The St. Nerses Mini-Conference was the first retreat of its kind hosted by the Central Council. The program was entirely developed by Father Stepanos Doudoukjian from the Eastern Diocese. His objective was to lead an intimate, spiritual retreat at a secluded facility in California. For this retreat, the ACYO-WD Central Council reserved the retreat facility La Casa de Maria in Santa Barbara. All 15 participants thoroughly enjoyed the event as they were able to create closer relationships with their peers and to focus more directly on their spiritual lives.

In addition, the Central Council held meetings on the following dates: 1. December 8, 2007 2. January 19, 2008 3. February 9, 2008 4. March 19, 2008 5. April 18, 2008 6. May 20, 2008 7. June 21, 2008 8. July 15, 2008 9. August 14, 2008 10. September 15, 2008 11. October 20, 2008 12. November 19, 2008 13. December 28, 2008 14. February 28, 2009

In conclusion, The Central Council would like to extend our heart-felt thanks to His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian and Father Avedis Abovian, for their commitment to the youth of our Diocese. Their continuous support and confidence in the ACYO has motivated all the youth of our Diocese, especially the Central Council. May God continue to bless them with the energy to continue their dedication to our diocese.

Respectfully Submitted,

Aleksan Giragosian

Chairman,

ACYO-WD Central Council

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2008 Christian Youth Mission to Armenia - Final Report

Submitted by: CYMA Executive Committee - David Yaldezian, Chairman

I. CYMA-WD Program 2008

a. Program Details

i. Intern & Pilgrim Coordinators: Sarah Mergeanian, Dn. Mgrtich,

ii. Western Diocese Representative: Father Vartan Kasparian

iii. Dates: July 1-19, 2008

2008 Participants:

1) Nora Barin

2) Grant Bedrosian

3) Lilit Berberyan

4) Mari Berberyan

5) Sarin Cemcem

6) Taline Chelebian

7) Liana Grigorians

8) Arlene Hacatoryan

9) Lindsay Hovannisian

10) Tamara Julius

11) Kevin Kalfayan

12) Lauren Kaprelian

13) Danielle Kaprielian

14) Melissa Karakash

15) Michael Karakash

16) Samantha Karay

17) Natalie Kazarian

18) Hilary Khteian

19) Mark Oganessian

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20) Lynn Saroyan

21) Lucy Tashdjian

22) Kevin Yahnian

23) Jordan Yahnian

b. Accommodations

i. Hye Business, Hotel, Yerevan

c. Pilgrimages

i. Yerevan City Tour / Erebuni Fortress – June 16

ii. Saghmosavank, Oshagan, Hamberd – June 19

iii. Genocide Memorial, Madenataran – June 20

iv. Khor Virap – June 21

v. Datev, Karahunge – June 23

vi. Stepanakert, Shushi – June 24

vii. Gandzasar Monastery, Areni Wine Tour, Noravank – June 25

viii. Vanadzor, Haghpat, Sanahin – June 27; July 15

ix. Gyumri, Talin – June 28

x. St. Etchmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, Sardarbad, Zvartnots -June 29

xi. Gevorkian Seminary, Lake Sevan – June 30

xii. Haghardzin Monastery – July 1

d. Discussions/Speakers/Meetings

i. Birthright Forum: Business and Investments in Armenia – June 21

ii. Birthright Forum: Repatriates in Armenia – June 28

iii. Birthright Havak: The Club – July 4

iv. Birthright Forum: Environmental Priorities in Armenia – July 5

v. Birthright Forum: Raffi Hovannisian – July 19

vi. Birthright Forum: Information Technologies in the Forefront – July 24

vii. CYMA Meetings: June 19, July 20

e. Events

i. Vernisage – June 17

ii. Welcome Dinner: The Club – June 19

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iii. Lunch: Barkev Surpazan (Shushi) – June 24

iv. Lunch: Der Hovnaness (Gandzasar) – June 25

v. Lunch: Alaverdi (Pilgrimage) – June 27

vi. Dinner: Der Ktrij and Yn. Paula Devejian - The Club – June 27

vii. Lunch: Gyumri (Pilgrimage) – June 28

viii. Dinner: Western Diocese Pilgrims (Der Sarkis) – June 28

ix. Badarak: Mrshakat (Der Sarkis) – July 3

x. Dinner: Lusine’s Grandmother’s Home – July 6

xi. Armenian Navy Band Concert – July 14

xii. Anoush Opera – July 22

II. CYMA Program Analysis

a. Program Details: This year the CYMA-WD mission was comprised of 23 individuals

who took part both the pilgrimage aspects of the mission.

i. Two-Week Pilgrimage: The entire duration of the CYMA-WD mission was spent

touring the country of Armenia. All 23 CYMA participants participated in the first

week of the pilgrimage.

b. Challenges/Issues for CYMA-WD: This section will discuss the challenges and issues

this year’s mission faced.

i. Operating Budget and Scholarships: The CYMA account currently does not

have an operating budget provided to it by the Western Diocese. This program has

been successful each year raising the necessary capital to run this program as well

as provide the necessary scholarships to participants based on their needs. In 2008,

this was mainly accomplished by a donation in the amount of $5,000 to CYMA

program raised through the wedding registry on the occasion of the wedding of

David Yaldezian and Mary Ann Yaghdjian. In order to secure and engrain this

program in the life of the diocese, it has been the request each year by the CYMA

program to the Western Diocese to receive an operating budget.

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III. Recommendations/Adjustments for 2008 Program

a. Fundraising and Cost: It goes without saying that each year the cost of the CYMA

mission increases. This is primarily due to higher airline costs and an increase in tourism

within Armenia. Therefore, efforts should be made to increase fundraising prior to

departing for Armenia. Both interns and alumni should play an active role in this

fundraising.

b. Armenia Representative: In order to strengthen the CYMA-WD program, it is

recommended that an Armenia Representative be appointed to assist in the coordination of

the CYMA-WD mission. This representative will be able to provide information to the

Intern Coordinator on locations and contacts with internships, affiliated programs, as well

as tour and travel information. The Representative will also serve as a liaison while

planning future CYMA missions.

IV. Conclusion: The overall experience of the CYMA-WD 2008 mission was a success. The

pilgrimage participants enjoyed the day trips and the various events which were attended in the

first two weeks. The 2009 CYMA program has already began and applications ready for

submission.

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WSTERN DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA

2008-2009 YOUTH DIRECTOR’S REPORT The 2008-2009 was a year of very important changes in our youth programs, missions and Youth Department’s approaches. With the unconditional love and support of our Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian the ACYO Central Council (CC), the Executive Committees of our missions have been working hard to bring our programs and missions up to date and make them relevant to the mission of our church. In my capacity as Youth Director I was privileged to work on several programs to bring them to fulfillment. The following is a brief report of my involvement in our youth programs. ACYO As Youth Director my responsibilities with regard to the Armenian Church Youth Organization include guiding and overseeing various levels of the organization not only at the Central Council level, but also individual chapters. After I was appointed as the Youth Director I visited the majority of ACYO chapters to get a complete understanding not only about their progresses, but also about the shortcomings and difficulties in each chapter. Based on my observations during these visitations, several programs and projects have been planned. One of these projects was the Annual Leadership Conference that took place in March. About 30 ACYO members from 8 chapters participated in the conference that helped them understand who they are, what are their visions and missions, and gave them tools to organize programs and projects based on their visions and missions with higher productivity. Several other programs such as College Outreach and Spiritual/Cultural Coaching are already scheduled to start early this year. At the Central Council level, I have been actively involved in all meetings, projects, and events. I attended every Central Council meeting and gave guidance when needed. In collaboration with CC we organized three regional meetings, where participants shared their chapters’ progress, needs, and difficulties. During discussions they talked about possible solutions and opportunities to grow and progress together. During last year we organized 3 spiritual retreats, where our participants were given a chance to enjoy a wonderful spiritual atmosphere and have thoughtful discussions on topics that interest them most. In last September first Senior Sport Weekend was organized in San Diego. About 200 athletes participated in these tournaments. Most of them used to be minimally involved with the ACYO for many years. This event gave them new hope and reason to come back and continue and get more involved with the organization. I am glad to announce that during the last year three new chapters have been created. With the hard work of ACYO-CC and your guidance and prayers we are anticipating more new chapters and more substantial progress in ACYO’s functions.

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CYMA In June 2008 more than 20 pilgrims visited Armenia and not only lived there for a while but were introduced to the history and faith of the Land. They also had the opportunity to immerse in the culture of our Motherland. After returning from the pilgrimage participants talked about their rich experience with their younger sisters and brothers at the Summer Camp. In their presentations it was obvious that they really bridged the gap and started appreciating the spiritual and cultural values that has preserved our nation and our church for centuries. The CYMA Executive committee is working hard to make this program attractive to every young Armenian Christian in the Diocese. Summer Camp In 2008, I participated in the entire Summer Camp program by attending the three one-week sessions. During those three weeks I served as a teacher during daily class sessions, offered spiritual messages during the prayer services, and served as a support-staff for the Camp staff. I was fortunate to have Diocesan Deacons alongside in facilitating all the discussions and prayer services. This was the second year that the camp program had a very well prepared curriculum and lesson plans for the daily class sessions. We truly appreciated Fr. Sarkis Petoian’s meticulous work in this matter. I am sure that with God’s Grace, our committees’ hard work, and with the support and guidance of all of us and our elder generations, the youth programs in our Diocese will grow and thrive year after year. With Love and Prayers, Submitted by Fr. Avedis Abovian Youth Director

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St. Gregory’s Alfred and Marguerite Hovsepian

2215 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

Diocesan Assembly Report

2008 – 2009

St. Gregory’s Alfred and Marguerite Hovsepian School is in its twenty fifth year of operation. Currently, 209 students are enrolled in grades Pre-School through Eighth. The school has 29 full time and 6 part time faculty and staff members.

Tuition for Pre-School and Kindergarten is $5,000 per year with lunch and snack included.

Tuition for grades 1 through 8 is $4,500 per year. In addition to tuition, there is a registration fee of $450/$500 per student. Discounts are given to parents with multiple students enrolled. Parents whose children receive scholarships are expected to perform “in kind” services for the school. We would like to acknowledge the guidance and support provided to our School by our Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian. In addition, we extend our thanks and appreciation to the Western Diocese and the Ladies Central Council for their financial assistance and continued support.

We would also like to thank our Parish Priest, Fr. Baret Yeretzian, for his leadership in support of the Hovsepian School, St. Gregory’s Parish Council and the Church’s constituent organizations for their continued support. The Board would like to thank the P.T.O for their dedicated efforts on behalf of the school. The P.T.O, under the leadership of Chairlady Mrs. Mariam Mkrtchyan, raised over $65,000.00 which was applied to the school’s budget. Our faculty and staff continue to do an excellent job under the leadership of our new principal, Mr. Shahe Mankerian. We express our sincerest appreciation to Mr. Mankerian and to our faculty and staff. We understand that the success of the school rests upon their shoulders. The School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for a second term which extends to the year 2010.

In the 2007-2008 School Year, total income was $ 1,258,964.36. Expenses totaled $1,044,553.25. During the 2007 – 2008 academic year, the School received a donation of $100,000.00 from New York Life Insurance and $150,000.00 from Lincy Foundation.

We are glad to report that the School is free of all debts and loans as we made the last loan

payment to Mr. Jack Jandegian on January 15, 2009. As always, our goal remains to prepare our students to complete in American society as the equal of any other American student and yet educate them in their Armenian heritage.

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Respectfully Submitte Hartyoon Hilalia

School Board Chairman St. Nersess Armenian Seminary Ս. Ներսէս Ընծայարան 2009 Annual Report to the Annual Assembly of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of America March 15, 2009 It is a privilege to offer this annual report to the delegates of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. St. Nersess Armenian Seminary is an independent institution of the Armenian Church that falls under the auspices of the three dioceses of North America. Established nearly 50 years ago to prepare clergy and lay professionals for ministry in the Armenian Church in North America, St. Nersess has given 38 clergy (including 1 archbishop) to the Armenian Church. Clergy graduates of St. Nersess make up well over half of the active clergy in the Eastern Diocese and constitute a significant presence in the Western Diocese: Rev. Frs. Kevork Arakelian, Arshen Ayvazian, (and Yeretzgin Sirarpie), Shnork Demirjian, Stepanos Dingilian, and Sarkis Petoyan are all St. Nersess alumni. Several other clergy serving the Western Diocese have attended St. Nersess for specialized courses of study. The six largest Armenian parishes in the United States have St. Nersess graduates as pastors. St. Nersess alumni have also been instrumental in running the most successful youth programs in the Eastern and Western Dioceses.

As well, countless faithful have grown in their faith and knowledge of God and the Armenian Church thanks to educational and spiritual programs, publications, and outreach efforts of St. Nersess.

St. Nersess Seminarians pursue a Master of Divinity degree. Incoming students must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution. The academic program, in tandem with St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, was recently endorsed by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, the authorizing agency for theological education in the United States. The Seminary’s program blends Christian fundamentals with courses in Armenian Church studies such as Modern and Classical Armenian, Armenian Theology and Church History, Sacred Music and Rituals, and the History and Interpretation of the Armenian Church’s liturgical services. To these are added core skills in communication, preaching, prayer, pastoral care, youth ministry and parish administration. St. Nersess offers more graduate courses in Armenian Studies than any institution outside Armenia. Seminary graduates spend a minimum of one year continuing their studies in Holy Etchmiadzin. Currently two of the Seminary’s 8 full-time students are preparing to become priests in the Western Diocese: Deacon Ryan Tellalian, who will graduate in May; and Deacon Mkrtich Ksachikyan, who is completing his second year and will graduate in 2011. Another student from the Western Diocese has applied for admission in the Fall. In addition to its Dean, V. Rev. Dr. Daniel Findikyan and two other full-time professors, St. Nersess employs 7 adjunct professors. Each possesses a terminal academic degree in his or her area of specialization. Through the efforts of its faculty, the Seminary has become the most active research center in America for the theology, history and Christian culture of the Armenian Church. St. Nersess publishes the only theological journal of the Armenian Church in a western language, the Saint Nersess Theological Review, as well as a series of books entitled, AVANT: Treasures of the Armenian Christian Tradition. Apart from the faculty, St. Nersess employs a full-time Director of Youth and Vocations, Rev. Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian. He is charged with identifying and assisting young men who are considering their vocation to the priesthood in the Armenian Church. He accomplishes this by organizing educational, spiritual and service-oriented programs within the parishes, college campuses and camps of the North American Dioceses. Fr. Doudoukjian also directs the hugely popular St. Nersess Summer and Christmas Conferences, which bring over 200 teens and college students to the Seminary each year to deepen their faith and knowledge of the Armenian Church and to strengthen their commitment to it. Over the years hundreds of young people from the Western Diocese have participated in the

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Seminary’s youth programs and returned to their families and church parishes with renewed insight into their faith and Armenian Christian identity, as well as a fresh commitment to the church of their ancestors.

The Seminary is governed by its Board of Directors. The Primates of the Eastern, Western and Canadian Diocese serve ex officio as the President and

Vice-Presidents of the Board, respectively. Dr. Vahram Birijik serves on the Board for the Western Diocese. During the past year the Board focused its efforts on assuring that the Seminary has sufficient financial means

to achieve its ambitious mission, especially during these turbulent times. The Seminary’s annual budget of approximately $1 million comprises compensation for six full-time employees and several adjunct faculty; maintenance of the Seminary’s two building and 9-acre grounds; housing and provisions for its students; and program costs. The annual cost for tuition, room and board is approximately $25,000, which has traditionally been fully underwritten by St. Nersess, through its annual fund-raising efforts.

Approximately 35% of the budget is funded by income from endowments. The remainder has to be raised each year from private contributions. During the past year the Board has taken dramatic steps to sustain its current level of operations and anticipated growth through these challenging economic times. In addition to cost-cutting measures, the Seminary Board has established an annual gifts program. Those pledging a minimum annual gift of $5,000 will be recognized as Guardians of St. Nersess, while those contributing a minimum of $1,000 each year will receive the title, Shepherd of St. Nersess. Starting with their own annual gifts, the members of the Board have vowed to enlist 40 Guardians and 40 Shepherds by the end of the year. In addition, the Board will henceforth expect each Diocese to fund the tuition, room and board of those St. Nersess seminarians under its sponsorship. It is only reasonable to expect that the Dioceses fund the Seminary education of the students who will become their future clergy. The partnership with the Dioceses will also allow the Seminary to target its own fund-raising efforts toward increasing the endowment and funding planned development of programs and facilities.

Despite its location on the East Coast, the Seminary makes every effort to serve the Western Diocese. In recent years, the Dean and Director of Youth and Vocations, with the blessing of the Primate, have organized highly successful educational, promotional and youth programs throughout the Western Diocese. At the request of the Primate, the Seminary has also proposed a series of educational and spiritual programs to support local theological education in the Western Diocese. These include lectures and workshops by St. Nersess faculty; intensive weekend or week-long courses on various themes in Armenian Church Studies; Deacons’ training programs; clergy continuing education programs; youth programs targeted toward attracting prospective seminarians for the Western Diocese, and more. In the coming weeks, again at the Primate’s invitation, the officers of the Board of Directors will meet in Burbank to explore implementing these and other cooperative ventures in service of the Western Diocese.

The Board of Directors is delighted by the resurgent flow of seminarians from the Western Diocese. The Seminary looks forward to preparing greater numbers of worthy and effective clergy for the parishes of the Western Diocese, who will draw countless people into the life of our holy church.

Yet this will only be possible with your full support. Current financial contributions from the Western Diocese and its faithful do not even cover the tuition, room and board of your own students. This means that benefactors from the Eastern Diocese are subsidizing the education of the Western Diocese’s future priests. This is an imbalance that must be corrected. The Board calls on you to redouble your commitment to the mission of St. Nersess by contributing your fair share of its operating costs.

The return on this investment will be great. Hovnan Srpazan has said that “St. Nersess alumni are among my most effective priests.” St. Nersess is the only Armenian seminary in the western hemisphere. Our graduates are immersed in the Armenian Church’s rich and ancient heritage while they are given the most modern tools and skills to communicate that unique faith experience to the hearts and minds of our people in America—and especially our young people—in a way that is meaningful, exciting and life-changing. There is no substitute for St. Nersess. May our Lord bless you and your good work. Respectfully submitted, V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan

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Dean and Professor of Liturgical Studies March 2, 2009 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PROTOCOL COMMTTEE Established in 2005 under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, the members of the Government Relations and Protocol Committee continue in their mission to improve and develop ongoing relationships between Federal, State, and local government officials and the Western Diocese. During the past three years, the members have been committed in their efforts to create partnerships between the Diocese and all levels of government to better serve the Armenian community Members of the Committee: Lily Ring Balian, Chair Suzy Hovanesyan Michael Amerian, Esq. Lena Kaimian Nancy Arabian Silva Katchiguian Dn. Matthew Ash Yeghig Keshishian Vahe Ashjian Gregory K. Martayan Raffy Astvasadourian, Esq. Edvin Minassian, Esq. Armineh Chelebian Richard Mushegain, Esq. Marty Dakessian, Esq. Adrin Nazarian Maral Sarafian Dn. Mihran Toumajian The following events were organized in 2008 by the Committee: February 19, 2008 – Reception honoring William Bratton, Chief of Police of the City of Los Angeles. November 22, 2008 – Prayer Breakfast honoring Dennis P. Zine, Council Member, District 3, City of Los Angeles. The program also included a Special Post Election Report by Peter Kizirian. January 6, 2009 – Armenian Christmas. Public Officials present: Honorable Armand Arabian, former Justice of the California Supreme Court, Lisa Kalustian, Field Deputy, Office of the Governor of California; Matt Dabaneh, Office of Congressman Brad Sherman; Honorable Mike Antonovich, Member, L.A. County Board of Supervisors; Los Angeles City Council Members Wendy Gruel and Dennis Zine; Glendale City Council Members Ara Najarian, Bob Yousefian and Frank Quintero. The committee meets regularly to plan and organize events with officials in public service to work together on issues of mutual concern. The members are involved in all special events scheduled by the Western Diocese to provide input regarding the attendance and participation of public officials.

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Respectfully submitted, Lily Ring Balian, Chair

ARMENIAN ASSOCIATION CHURCH CHOIRS WESTERN DIOCESE

2008 Report – Central Council The AACCWD board was immediately elected after the 5th General Assembly, on November 11, 2007. The new members met to organize our positions and set goals for the next year. Appointments were made as follows: Archbishop Hovnan Derderian – Primate/President Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian – Honorary Chairman Nelli Semerjian – Chairlady Cathia Chalvardjian – Vice Chairlady Rebecca Hachikian – Recording Secretary Marian Derderian – Corresponding Secretary Dn. Ari Demiral – Treasurer Dn. Ara Dakessian – Advisor Dr. Dn. Sarkis Mesrobian – Advisor

The Central Council gathered formally once a month at the Diocese. Most choir members are volunteer/non-professional singers. Our primary focus for the year was to educate ourselves on how to help the church choirs with their needs. The executive board and the primate had determined that there is a need to have a permanent musical director for the entire Diocese. Candidate for this position will be required to be knowledgeable and experienced with Armenian Church and liturgical music. The musical director will be responsible for visiting each parish, helping them with their musical challenges, and will be available to all parishes within the Diocese on an “as needed” basis. The position has not yet been filled. The Central Council’s goal is to aid in accomplishing the above goals efficiently. As we are slowly maturing, it is important to officially communicate to our parishes. In order to do that, the central council sent out the forms to every parish and mission church. The respond was very disappointing – only 12 parishes out of 43 responded. Please, we urge the choir chairman/chairladies to fill out those forms and send them to central council. In some parishes, officers change yearly. We need to keep our mailing lists updated and the Diocese directory is not ready until late in the year and is also not always current. Write to us with any concerns, proposals, interests, or changes would you like to see. In order for us to keep the assembly meetings more educational, we urge the parish priests, choir directors, deacons to let the central council know what they’re interested in, what they would like to hear. Remember that we are here to try to be helpful to you. On April 26, 2008, Rev. Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian, Vice Chair Cathia Chalvarjian, Marian Derderian, Alice Kalustian, and myself, made an informal visit to the Church of the Desert. We arrived in time to join the choir in the regular weekly rehearsal with Director Val Daugherty and members of the choir. After the rehearsal, we enjoyed a potluck that the Ladies Society prepared to celebrate Hambartsoum and participated in their “Veejag drawing” fun filled gathering. We had time to have a discussion with Director Val, choir chair Alice Safoyan, and organist Velo Herbekian, along with several of their choir members. Thank you, members of the Church of the

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Desert, for most enjoyable and informative day. We’ll try to visit as many parishes as we could next year in order to help them with their needs. For the past year, serving as a chairlady of the central council, I’ve learned a lot and am still learning but there is one thing that is bothering me. It’s the “competition” between our parishes. I think, that we should put that a side and work hand to hand to make sure that we are here for one and only reason – the love of God. We all should be proud to represent our Armenian Church and faith. Planning an Assembly can be quite an undertaking. Our Central Council, along with Assembly Chairman Dn. Alan Jendian, Vice Chairman Ben Krikorian, host chapter choir Director Mrs. Elise Tashjian and choir Chairman Hagop Gagosyan, worked diligently to organize a successful event. The Council members spent countless hours designing and putting together the Assembly packets, contacting various individuals to help organize the meeting, and managed so many necessary details. At this Choir Assembly we are fortunate to have two educational and informative workshops led by professional musicians. Maestro Khoren Mekanejian, Coordinator of Music Ministry of the Department of Worship of the Eastern Diocese, who once again accepted the invitation by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, and Dr. Ronald Sinanian, organist of St. Peter Armenian Church and past Dean of the Los Angeles American Guild of Organists. The AACCWD extends its gratitude to these professionals for sharing their talent and knowledge in helping us advancing our knowledge of the Divine Liturgy. It has truly been my pleasure serving as Central Council Chairlady for the past year. I feel blessed to have worked with such a wonderful group of people. Thank you to each member of the council for your help and dedication. Without these special people our Association would not nearly be as strong. Thank you very much to Cathia Chalvardjian, Alice Kalustian, and Margaret Lulejian who, consistently from the very beginning, worked hard to organize our efforts. We are grateful to Archbishop Hovnan Derderian for his guidance and encouragement, as well as to our Honorary Chairman, Archpriest Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian and Vice Chairman, Fr. Nareg Mataryan for their leadership throughout the year. My thanks go to the host of the General Assembly, St. Gregory Armenian Church, Very Rev. Fr. Bared Yeretsian, Mrs. Elise Tashjian, and the members of St. Gregory church choir. Also, I would like to thank delegates and guests for being present at out 6th General Assembly. Let us all continue to work together and make the efforts of the past for the bright and successful future. Respectfully, Nelli Semerjian AACCWD Chairlady

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January 29, 2008

INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION

Department of Communications/Bookstore From: Remo Alexandri, Director of the Department of Communications and Bookstore Manager To: Harout Markarian, Executive Director; His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate Location: The Department of Communications and Bookstore is a combined administrative division of the Western Diocese, located within the Bookstore of the Diocesan Headquarters at the entrance, opposite side of the reception window of the office of secretary.

A) Job description:

Department of Communication:

a) Translation of Armenian Letters and communiqués to English

Translation of letters and communiqués that are originally written in Armenian constitutes an important share of the workload at this department. There are also English letters of the Primate that are composed, edited and processed through the Department of Communications. Occasional typing of the Primate’s longhand writings in English are also done at this department. Writing communiqués originally in English is also required in specific cases. The letters, communiqués and other writings are usually reviewed and edited by other individuals other than the writer.

b) Composition of English letters and communiqués

c) Primate’s longhand

d) Reporting and photographing during smaller Diocesan events, and Primate’s visitations

e) Miscellaneous writing assignments, e.g., recommendation letters, condolences letters, etc.

f) Photo archive

g) Website postings and electronic newsletters

h) Diocesan communications for Parish Priests/Parish Councils via email

i) Director of the Department of Communications is occasionally assigned to represent the Primate at various functions and community/religious groups/organizations’ event in the area.

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B) Bookstore:

a) Creation of a standard hard-copy catalog of more than 300 items (a few dozen new items yet to be added) for the purpose of reference for the cashier/register machine, where each item, within the several categories, is assigned a special code-number (same as in the cashier/register machine), with a picture of the item, and other inventory information, for the purpose of quick access in cashier/register machine. An example-row from of the ‘Armenian Books’ category is included below for your reference:

In addition to the physical bookstore within the Diocesan Headquarters, there is a Diocesan Online Bookstore which can be accessed through the Diocesan website. Interested parties can purchase items using credit cards, beginning February 2009. The Diocesan Bookstore employs an electronic cashier/register machine. The software program used on this machine is originally designed for a bakery shop. However, I have been able to utilize the machine, beginning January 31, 2008, for the purpose of issuing a receipt for all transactions – on site sales or online orders – and create a thorough and complete accounting record of all transactions, since January 31, 2008. For sales before January 31, 2008, hand-written receipts had been issued for all sales, since I began managing the bookstore (as of November 2007) in addition to my original duties at the Diocese. I’ve begun the reorganization and data entry of the bookstore in the three below described stages:

Inventory as of

Retail Price

Cash Register Code

QTY. Cost Prev. Month

Added to inventory

Deducted From inventory

20

Azgabadoom

Price $45.00 (as of July 18, 2008, from $30.00)

10020 2 $25.00 (St.

Vartan Bkstr)

0 2

b) More than 300 items have been entered into the cashier/register system (currently,

a few dozen items are not processed yet).

c) More than 200 items with pictures and corresponding synopses have been uploaded on the online bookstore.

The tri-part process of data-entry for each new or existing(updates) bookstore item into the system requires one hour, approximately, which includes: 1. Storage

2. Photography or scanning the image of the item

http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/bookstore/Order_item/armenian/armenian_b24.html�

http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/bookstore/Order_item/armenian/armenian_b24.html�

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3. Creating a corresponding row in the hard-copy catalog

4. Registering in the cashier/register machine

5. Creating a synopsis and uploading the entire information and the picture to the website bookstore page

In addition to the data entry and arrangement of the items in the bookstore and the website (which is considerably more time consuming), the bookstore manager is expected to be knowledgeable about all items and engage in conversation with the visitors to the bookstore. The packaging and mailing of the items of all sizes and shapes, with minimum packaging resources, is another time-consuming yet date-sensitive job that is done by the bookstore manager. Periodically (usually every one or two months) the accumulated cash, checks and credit-card receipts are collected, counted and along with a hard-copy of sales history for the period, generated by the cashier/register machine, is submitted to the accounting department. Items acquired by the Primate are registered under a special account in the cashier/Register machine. A complete record is available, as of January 31, 2008. Pricing: There are no clear records for the cost of items acquired for the bookstore prior to my assignment to the Bookstore in November 2007. As of November 2007, all items acquired by the bookstore are consignment purchases based on 50% formula. For example if an item is purchased for $10 it is priced $20 at the bookstore. There is a clear record of items and payments made to the vendors as of November 2007. Discounts: there is a permanent 20% discount available for all Diocesan employees and Diocesan clergy on all items. Additional discounts can be obtained with the approval of the Primate. Costumer base: Diocesan Clergy, employees and Diocesan affiliates constitute the main customer-base for the Diocesan Bookstore. Year 2008: From January 31, 2008 to December 31, 2008, close to 500 sales were processed. Total amount of the gross-sale for the same period is $20,196.70. For January 1, 2008 to January 30, 2008 (prior to utilization of the cashier/register machine), according to the accounting department the exact amount, is $5195.90, due to successful Christmas sale in January 2008 (please see the appendix for the details of sales for the period of January 31, 2008-December 31, 2008). THE GROSS SALE FOR THE YEAR 2008 WAS $25,392.60. ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING THE NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 2008 WAS OVER $15,000.00. Additional duties: Due to the location of the bookstore at the entrance, next to the Office of Secretary, the Director of the Department of Communications and Bookstore Manager, in addition to his duties, serves as the second unofficial front-desk operator/receptionist, such as answering phone calls, taking messages for the Primate or other Diocesan officials, responding to the questions of visitors at the entrance and callers, etc., in addition to the bookstore visitors and their inquiries. These additional duties occasionally become extremely time-consuming and distracting, considerably lowering the

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productivity of the Director of the Department of Communications in executing his specialized writings, translations and website postings, which require special expertise, considerable concentration as well as writing skills and creativity – not required so much for the above mentioned secondary, yet extremely time-consuming and distracting tasks. In addition to the above mentioned problems there are few practical problems that interfere with the execution of the duties of the Director of the Department of Communications, namely, inadequate office arrangement, poor office lighting, and room temperature problems. Remo Alexandri, Director Department of Communications and Bookstore

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WESTERN DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA

DIOCESAN PUBLICATION

"THE MOTHER CHURCH"

"The Mother Church" Periodical of the Western Diocese continued to be published throughout the year 2008 under the supervision of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, and efforts of Archpriest Fr. Sipan Mekhsian, Editor in Chief and the Editorial Staff: Hratch Sepetjian, Editor of the Armenian Section; Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, Vicar General; Haik Madoyan, Hermine Janoyan, Lily Ring Balian and Mashdots Jobanian. Four issues were published in 2008. January-March issue was mainly dedicated to the Feast of Holy Resurrection. The mailing was sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Armen and Nora Hampar through their gracious donation of $1,000 in the memory of Armen's mother Mrs. Alice Hampar, and also a donation from the Accounting Firm of Ara Kassabian, CPA.

April-June issue was mainly dedicated to the ordination and consecration of Fr. Khajag Shahbazian and Fr. Avedis Abovian and the visitation of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians to Vatican and meetings with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. The mailing was sponsored by the Accounting Firm of Ara Kassabian, CPA.

July-September issue was mainly dedicated to the Blessing of Holy Muron which was performed in Holy Etchmiadzin by His Holiness with the participation of Archbishops, Bishops and high-ranking guest clergy. The mailing was sponsored by the Accounting Firm of Ara Kassabian, CPA.

October-December issue was mainly dedicated to the ordination of Fr. Nerses Hayrapetyan and Fr. Diran Avagyan and the 30th Anniversary of the Khachadourian Choir of the Diocesan Cathedral in Burbank. Once again the mailing was sponsored by the Accounting Firm of Ara Kassabian, CPA. Considering the overall expenses of The Mother Church and also the fact that it is also posted on the Diocesan website, the Primate limited the hard-copy circulation to 5,000 copies, which are mailed to the Parishes of the Western Diocese. We thank His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian for his supervision and encouragement. We thank the Editorial Staff, the Diocesan Staff and all those who supported us throughout the year.

ARCHPRIEST FR. SIPAN MEKHSIAN Editor

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Burbank, February 2, 2009 WESTERN DIOCESE ENDOWMENT FUND

2008 Annual Report 2008 was a very challenging year for the WDEF as the Fund’s investments were not exempt from the world wide economic downturn. Despite professional management, the Fund’s performance decreased by 24.4 %. Total assets year-end 2008 were $5.21 million including new contributions of $0.75 million. This compared to a year-end 2007 total valuation of $6.34 million. Because of this unprecedented performance, the Board struggled in determining its 2008 distribution to the Fund’s beneficiaries. In mid 2006 the WDEF Board adopted a distribution methodology based upon total return of the entire portfolio. Safeguards were put in place by using quarterly rolling averages over a three-year period to smooth out variations in the Fund’s valuation. Because three years of data had not yet been collected, the Board following much discussion chose to set aside this methodology for 2008. Instead the Board chose to distribute 4% of the 2008 year-end Fund valuation amounting to $208,365. When compared to last year’s distribution of $213,420 and under the current economic circumstances this was a surprising and extraordinary distribution and one that should not be expected in future years if economic performance continues to be poor. A major accomplishment this past year was the publication of a new comprehensive WDEF pamphlet. A copy is available for all delegates. In late 2008 the WDEF was saddened by the death of Board member Varnum Paul just short of his 100th birthday. Mr. Paul was the architect, first member and guiding force behind the WDEF. Since the Fund’s inception, Varnum’s leadership and wise counsel have left a major impact on the Board. He will be long remembered for his tremendous philanthropy and leadership within the Western Diocese. At its February 2009 meeting, the following Board officers were elected: Chairman, Dr. Gary Lulejian; Vice Chairman, Armen Hampar; Treasurer, Ben Krikorian; Assistant Treasurer, Richard Ahronian; Secretary, Richard Mushegain and Assistant Secretary, David Keligian. The terms of the following Board members end this year and they are being presented to the Diocesan Assembly for confirmation for another three year term: Matthew Geragos, Jack Kalaydjian. Charles Jelloian and Charles Tateosian. Their names will be included on the Diocesan Assembly ballot. The WDEF Board of Directors thanks our Primate Hovnan Derderian for his continued guidance and support. We believe the work we are doing is vital for the financial stability

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of the Western Diocese as the scope of its activities expand. To that end the WDEF needs the continued support and contributions of all who share this vision. Gary A. Lulejian, MD Chairman, WDEF Board of Directors March 2009

WESTERN DIOCESE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM 2008 Annual Report to the Diocesan Assembly

Mission and Charter The Mission of the Western Diocese Stewardship Committee is to address and provide solutions and the necessary resources to implement the Long Term Strategic vision of the Western Diocese to ensure a vibrant and growing Diocese in the future. The near term objective of the Stewardship Program is to ensure timely availability of qualified clergy to provide spiritual leadership of existing and newly established mission parishes. Background The past two decades have brought extraordinary changes and opportunities to Armenia, and have also presented significant challenges to major Armenian Diasporan centers such as California. One of the important changes that occurred in the Armenian Diaspora of the Western United States has been the significant influx of Armenians emigrating principally from Armenia and the Middle East; one positive result of such emigration has been that local Armenian communities have become very vibrant; theater, cultural events, newspapers, social gatherings and even Armenian television have thrived in these communities. The growing Diaspora, however, necessitates that we address the spiritual needs of our people as well. To this end, several new parishes have been started, within and outside California under the geographical jurisdiction of the Western Diocese, and religious and youth programs in our established parishes have been strengthened. This, in turn, has required the Western Diocese to embark on a very ambitious program of educating young clergy candidates. When graduated and ordained, these young clergy will be further trained at local parishes by our senior pastors. As you are aware, many of our senior clergy are fast approaching retirement age; this too is an issue that has required our attention. Preparing the next generation of clergy is a major undertaking for the Western Diocese, and it is extremely important that we not fail in this mission. The future of our Diaspora and the future of our children and grandchildren are at stake. Stewardship Program Accomplishments

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As a result of these needs, our Stewardship program began an ambitious program designed to pave the path for future spiritual leaders of our Church, and we are delighted to report that our efforts are bearing fruit. Our first two graduates were ordained on May 29, 2008 by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, primate of the Western Diocese. Fr. Avedis Abovyan (formerly Deacon Vahe Abovyan) is now serving as the Youth Director of the Diocese, coordinating and strengthening our ACYO programs. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan (formerly Deacon Mayis Shahbazyan) is now serving as the pastor of the Burbank Parish. On October 16th, 2008, the Primate ordained two other candidates to priesthood and assigned them to the La Verne and Santa Clarita parishes, respectively. Fr. Diran Avagyan (formerly Deacon Grigor Avagyan) and Fr. Nersess Hayrapetyan (formerly Deacon Arsen Hayrapetyan) are currently attending the Claremont School of Theology to complete their Masters of Divinity Degrees. We are also very happy to report that the Diocese is blessed to have bright young deacons who have elected to serve their Lord as clergy of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Currently, in addition to Frs. Diran Avagyan and Nersess Hayrapetyan, the Stewardship Program of the Western Diocese is supporting the following clergy candidates:

1. Deacon Matthew Ash (Cal State University Northridge) 2. Deacon Guzh Khachikyan (ESL Courses) 3. Deacon Mkrtch Ksachikyan (St. Nersess) 4. Deacon Razmik Sarkissian (Claremont School of Theology) 5. Deacon Vartan Shadarevian (St. Nersess) 6. Deacon Ryan Tellalian (St. Nersess) 7. Deacon Hovnan Vardanyan (Claremont School of Theology) 8. Deacon Martin Zakaryan

Stewardship Program Finances The Stewardship Program is not part of the Diocesan Budget. The resources required to pay for the expenses of the program are entirely raised by the Stewardship Committee. The table below sets forth our aggregate annual anticipated cost for CY 2009 of educating the above-mentioned candidates for priesthood:

Expense Category Annual Cost ($) Candidate Stipends 233,434 Payroll Taxes 27,600 Health Insurance 39,132 Tuition & Books 130,500 Travel 7,000 Fundraising 10,300 Total 447,966

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All Stewardship Committee members serve as volunteers, and also do their best to financially contribute to the Stewardship program. The Committee is also conservative with donated funds. However, we need broader community support for our mission. The Armenian community in the western United States is estimated to be 150,000 families strong. If a substantial number of Armenian families invested only $100/year in the future spiritual well-being of their children, we would easily be able to overcome the financial challenge of supporting our future clergy candidates. The principal contributors to the Stewardship Program are the Benefactor and Lifetime Stewards. The Benefactor Stewardship entails a one-time substantial donation; likewise the Life Stewardship requirement is a one-time donation of $10,000. For their generous donations, the Benefactor and Life Stewards’ names are engraved on bronze plaques installed in the Galleria of the Diocesan Complex. Our benefactor stewards include institutions such as AAIC and AGBU as well as several individual donors. Our goal for this year is to have an additional twenty (20) life stewards, increasing participation of our Churches as well as Diocesan Delegates and Parish Council Members. We are happy to report that the Western Diocese Churches have embraced the idea of Institutional Stewardship and several of our Churches have made annual pledges to support this very important program. We believe, in our hearts and our spirits, that God has asked us to safeguard the future of the Armenian Church, and we hope you do too. This is our collective responsibility. There are many things in the commercial world that we spend our discretionary income on – things that are fleeting and provide no substantive, meaningful value to our lives and our souls. But supporting the future of our Church not only enriches our own lives, but also represents a spiritual investment that will generate invaluable returns for the next generation of young Armenians. Please support us, however you can. Respectfully submitted, Dr. Vahram Biricik, Chairman Western Diocese Stewardship Committee

Western Diocese Stewardship Committee

Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Primate & President

Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Yardemian, Vicar

Dr. Vahram Biricik, Chairman

Derik Ghookasian, Vice-Chairman

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Arto Haddadian, MD, Secretary

Raffi Kendirjian, Treasurer

Margaret Lulejian

Sooren Manoogian

Cindy Norian

Dr. Yegiya Taglyan

Charles Tateosian

Greg Tcherkoyan

Dcn. Randy Tellalian

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FIFTH CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION COMMITTEE REPORT Every year, on the first Saturday in December, the Western Diocese launches the year-end holiday season with its Annual Christmas Ball. This annual event is a well established Diocesan tradition presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate. Close to 400 people gathered again this past December in the Kalaydjian Hall of the Western Diocese to celebrate Christmas, and this time to participate in a new initiative - honoring a group of young Armenian-American professionals who live and work in southern California, who through their remarkable contributions to the society at large and the Armenian community in particular made them worthy of this honor. The Christmas Celebration Committee started preparations for the banquet in August and for three months made sure all logistical details were taken care of. Another important aspect of the planning process was gathering the biographies from each of the 15 honoree in addition to the scheduling of the video sessions at the honoree’s offices. The video presentation featuring the distinguished honorees was shown during the banquet. Each one of the honorees spoke briefly about their faith, their background, their profession and their contributions to the Armenian community and the community at large. Mr. Raffi Kendirjian, Chair of the Christmas Celebration Committee and Emcee of the banquet, in his opening remarks stressed the importance of such events and introduced the Fifth Annual Christmas Ball honorees. He expressed his gratitude to the Primate for his leadership as well as the honorees for their remarkable contributions. Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan, Burbank Parish Priest, was then invited to the podium to offer the invocation and bless the tables for the evening. Joseph Kanimian, Esq., Chair of the Diocesan Council, in his speech drew a parallel between the life experiences of President-Elect Barack Obama and the honorees of the evening. The Diocesan Council Chairman quoted the President-elect by stating, "Here in America all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights. That among those are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, offered the concluding remarks wherein he recognized the distinguished honorees as worthy members of society. He invited them to the podium and presented each of them with a beautifully custom-made stone-cross made of Tuff stones (unique volcanic stones), especially imported from Armenia, which have been used extensively in the ecclesiastical architecture of Armenia.

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The honorees included the Honorable Judge Zaven Sinanian; Dr. Arto Haddadian; Fox newscaster Anita Vogel; documentary film producer Carla Garapedian; AGBU Pasadena Principal Dr. Talin Kargodorian; Daniel Banks (UBS Wealth Management Los Angeles Market Area Manager); Michael Amerian, Esq., (Assistant-Los Angeles City Attorney), Maria Mehranian (Managing Partner of Cordoba Corp.), scientist Dr. Ara Apkarian; Chief of Staff Elect of the Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dr. Steven Kamajian; Medical Director of CHA IVF Fertility in Los Angeles Dr. Vicken Sepilian; Ophthalmologist Dr. Hratch Kourouyan; Family Practitoner Dr. Jack K. Der-Sarkissian (a partner of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group); Marty Dakassian, Esq., (a partner of Akerman Senterfitt LLP), and Educator Hratch Sepetjian. Raffi Kendirjian took the opportunity to thank His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian for entrusting him to chair the Christmas Ball Committee for 2008. He also thanked each and every member of his committee - Nancy Arabian, Lily Balian, Araxie Boyamian, Nora Hampar, Hermine Janoyan, Annette Kosker, Edward Lafian, Avo Markarian, Harout Markarian, Adrin Nazarian, Cindy Norian and Belet Shahbazian - for their dedication and diligence to make the Christmas Ball a memorable one for all present. Respectfully Submitted, Raffi H. Kendirjian Chair, Christmas Ball Committee

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REPORT OF THE WESTERN DIOCESE SUMMER ARMENIA PILGRIMAGE DIRECTOR

At the request of the Primate, in June/July 2008 the 10th Annual Summer pilgrimage to Armenia was conducted under the direction of Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, with thrirty-four participants. In addition to visiting historical sites and worshiping at Holy Etchmiadzin, the pilgrims visited and witnessed charitable programs, including:

1. Center for Etchmiadzin Children’s Fund under the direction of Mr. Dikran Zolikian at the St. Sarkis Diocesan Center in Yerevan

2. Habitat for Humanity 3. Kavar Orphanage, near Lake Sevan, under the direction of Mr. Nalbandian 4. Mer Doon in the city of Etchmiadzin 5. Warm Hearth (home for special-needs orphans) 6. Suzmeian Sunday School project in Kavar 7. Ailanjian Parish Center in Kavar 8. Kilijan Parish Center in the village of Mirkashad

Respectully submitted, Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, Pilgrimage Director

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DATE: 22 March 2009 TO: Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Primate [email protected] Harout Markarian, Executive Director [email protected] FROM: Khachig Evan and Sylva Natalie Manoogian [email protected] SUBJECT: ARMENIAN PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (APN) – REPORT FOR 2008

DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY BACKGROUND The Armenian Professionals Network (APN-WD) was established in 2004, as a volunteer organization under the aegis of the Western Diocese, at the direction of H.E. Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Primate. Its leaders are recognized throughout the Armenian and non-Armenian communities as pro-active individuals in the business, political, educational, and public service realms. As stated in its current Bylaws, the APN-WD mission is: to encourage, support, and facilitate the acquaintance of Armenian professionals with each other; with the local, national, and international Armenian communities, as well as the community at large, by creating opportunities for meeting, connecting, and networking in order to introduce their products and services to potential clients, thereby creating sources of income for the Western Diocese. APN-WD is open to individuals, students, businesses, and organizations representing, serving, and supporting the Armenian communities under the jurisdiction of the Western Diocese. There is no limit to the number of members APN-WD may admit. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE APN’s Central Executive Board consists of Co-Chairpersons: Khachig Evan Manoogian and Vahe Ashjian; Vice Chairperson: Maral Sarafian, Chief Financial Officer: Arthur H. Zabounian, Publicity Director: Aida Tatiossian; Information Resources Director/Secretary: Sylva Natalie Manoogian; Advisors: Gayane Karamanukyan; Jack Nalbandian; Michael M. Nalbandian; Herair Rostamian; James Zabounian. The current Central Executive Board was approved at its meeting of 15 November, 2008, and confirmed at its meeting of 13 December 2008.

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The Executive Board is responsible for governance of the organization and oversight for its Committees and Subcommittees, which are assigned the planning/organizational tasks and implementation of events, programs, and other activities. The current subcommittees are: Good Deed Awards; Tribute to American-Armenian Veterans; and Special Events. A list of the Executive Board and Committee/Subcommittee members, with names, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, and addresses have been submitted as a separate document to the Diocesan Executive Director. FINANCES According to the financial report submitted by to the Executive Director by Arthur Zabounian, during the 2008 calendar year, a total of $1,568.66 was received as Contribution Income. The balance in the APN-WD Pacific Western Bank Checking account, as of 12 December 2008 was $ 460.40. EVENTS Two major events were held in 2008, as summarized below:

• Event: A Historic Tribute to Veterans: Honoring Armenian Men and Women who have served in the United States Armed Forces

o Sub-Committee Chair: Arthur Zabounian o Event Master of Ceremonies: Guy Chookoorian o Co-Sponsor(s): Ararat-Eskijian Museum; Ararat Home of Los Angeles –

Valley Guild o Date/Time: Sunday, 9 November 2008, 2p.m. o Venue: Ararat-Eskijian Museum, Mission Hills o Target Audience: Veterans, their families, municipal government

representatives, Ararat Home residents, community members, Diocesan clergy.

o Attendance: est. 180 o Planning Meetings: 6 September; 23 October 2008

• Event: Good Deed Service Awards o Sub-Committee Chair: Vahe Ashjian o Event Coordinator: Sylva Natalie Manoogian o Date/Time: Monday, 8 December 2008, 6:30p.m. o Venue: Armen and Gloria Hampar Room, Diocesan Complex o Target Audience: Good Deed Award 7 recipients, their families, school

administrators, community members, Diocesan clergy o Attendance: est. 100

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o Planning meetings: Most were conducted by electronic communication (239 Email messages), and several in-person meetings, 17 October; 15 November 2008

DOCUMENTS PRODUCED IN 2008 • Events Planning Work Sheet • APN Committees and Events 2009 • Executive Board Agendas and Minutes • Financial Report 2008 • Revised Guidelines for Good Deed Service Awards Application Process • Letters to Principals and Good Deed Awardees • News Releases

GOALS FOR 2009 • Plan, organize, and implement the following events for 2009:

o Mother’s Day Appreciation, Sunday, May 3, 12:30pm, Ararat Home of L.A.

o Good Deed Service Awards, Monday, June 8, 6:30pm, Diocesan Headquarters

o Fieldtrip to LAPL Central Library, tentatively June 28/29 o An Enchanted Evening under the Stars Fundraiser, September 18, 7pm,

Aida & Nazo Tatiossian Residence o Tribute to Armenian-American Veterans, November 8, 12:30pm, St. Peter

Armenian Apostolic Church o Shahan Natalie on the 125th Anniversary of His Birth, December 13, 2pm,

LAPL-Central Library o Armenian Book as a Cultural Icon, date/time to be announced o Armenian Cultural Treasure Hunt, date/time to be announced

• Review and amend APN-WD Bylaws • Design and maintain APN-WD Website <http://www.apnwd.com> • Develop calendar of proposed events for 2010 • Develop an organized cataloging system for centralized APN archives and current

documents, print and on-line • Participate in Mother Cathedral Consecration events, as directed by Abp. Hovnan

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PRIMATE’S ANNUAL REPORT (May 2008-April 2009)

St. James Armenian Church, Los Angeles May 1-2, 2009

Our Annual Report (May 2008-April 2009) for the 82nd Diocesan Assembly begins with our Easter Message. There follows an overview of our various activities, meetings, etc. during the period of May 2008-April 2009.

“Christ is Risen from the dead, Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ”

The Resurrection of Christ our Lord, which provides spiritual strength in our lives as Christians, is the ultimate expression of Divine Love for humanity. This glorious triumph of Christ over death graces us continually with a renewed understanding of our Christian faith. This biggest miracle of all enables us to transform our God-given life into a renewed, deeper spiritual life. The Resurrection is the powerful presence of Almighty God in our lives. The glorious Resurrection of Christ our Lord is the reawakening of the Church. Indeed, the ineffable divine power of Christ’s Resurrection is difficult to understand in mere words or logic, but could be experienced in the spiritual life of each and every faithful and the life of the Church. The Resurrection empowers us to live the Word of God in our daily lives and come closer to God. By proclaiming that Christ is Risen from the dead we reject the deeds of darkness in our lives and turn our lives toward the empowering Light of God. Our forefathers have lived with this Faith and have taught us to live a life pleasing to God; a life that upholds the Christian faith, protects the sanctity of family, builds houses of worship and schools. This faith is complemented with our dedication to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and Armenia, and above all, our country the United States of America. The mystery of the blessed Resurrection of Christ our Lord ought to be reflected in the life of society. Inspired by the victorious Resurrection we are called to become the good hands of Almighty God with a strong vision. If humanity has lost the vision of peace, the main reason is human greed and disrespect to our fellow human beings. The global financial crisis that societies all over the world are experience is but one dimension of this. As expressed by the newly elected head of the Russian Orthodox Church, His Holiness Patriarch Kyril: “Today, decisions have been affected by attributes such as greed, loss of control over consumption, a bid to enrich

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oneself by all means and have as much as possible… The crisis began when people forgot true value.” The blessed Resurrection of Christ our Lord impels us to live a miraculous life, to create and to illuminate the souls of humanity.

“Christ is Risen from the dead, Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ”

May the miracle of the Resurrection of Christ enrich our personal and communal life, so that we may put on the new person in Christ and walk with God, becoming co-helpers of God’s creation and to bring up our children with the mystery of the sanctified life. May the miracle of the Resurrection of Christ grant us the vision to become the living Church through the preaching of the Word of God, and working hard for the revitalization of the Church. Our faith in the Resurrection of Christ implies that we all are the living stones of the Church, thus we are challenged to begin a new life in making God the destiny of our life and above all to see the new life beyond the horizon, in the hand of God.

1. The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the Western Diocese

a. Supreme Spiritual Council Meeting is held twice a year,

b. Pan-ACYO: Assigned by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians as founder of Pan-ACYO at the international level,

c. Collection of Parish contributions for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin,

d. Pilgrimages to Armenia led by Rev. Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan,

e. Visiting Vatican on May 7-13, 2008, as a member of His Holiness’ entourage,

f. The pilgrimage to Armenia, organized by the Diocesan Pilgrimage Organizing Committee chaired by Dr. Vahram Biricik, from September 18th to October 2nd. The Pilgrimage itinerary included:

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i. On September 25th, Datevik Melkonian’s art exhibition, titled “Heaven on Earth Armenia,”

ii. On September 26th, the dedication and opening ceremony of St. Vartan and St. John Baptismal Chapel by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians,

iii. On September 26th, the dedication and opening ceremony of “SHOGHGART” TV Station, sponsored by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadizin, by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians,

iv. On September 27th, the pilgrims participated in a special requiem service for the repose of the souls of the victims of the Armenian Genocide,

v. On September 28th, Blessing of the Holy Muron at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. Ecumenical guests, including the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and a delegation from Vatican attended the Blessing of Holy Muron at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin,

vi. On September 30th, the Synod of Bishops convened for a meeting at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.

2. Inter-Diocesan Meetings

A joint meeting of the Eastern, Canadian and Western Dioceses was held at the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America at our headquarters in Burbank, California, June 12 – 14, 2008, to explore and discuss potential venues of cooperation between the three Dioceses in the face of the common challenges prevalent in all three North American Dioceses.

3. Diocesan Clergy Conference

a. On October 28, 2008, Clergy from throughout the Diocese arrived at the Diocesan Headquarters for the Third Annual Clergy Conference. Majority of the Diocesan Clergy from throughout the western regions of the United States attended the daylong conference. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Dr. Zaven Arzoumanian and Rev. Archpriest Fr. Arshen Aivazian respectively lectured on “the Theology of the Armenian Church” and “the issue of the reunification of the Armenian Church.”

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Later the same day in the evening, Rev. Archpriest Fr. Arshen Aivazian presented his latest book titled “Echoes of Faith,” during a special book presentation, organized by the Western Diocese, at the Armen and Gloria Hampar Primate’s Reception Room of the Diocesan Headquarters in Burbank, California.

b. On the occasion of the feast day of St. Ghevont the Priest and Companions the first Diocesan Clergy Conference in 2009 was held on February 17, 2009, at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church of Pasadena. The one-day gathering of clergy is a well established tradition in the Western Diocese, which provides a unique opportunity to the Diocesan Clergy to consider and discuss issues of mutual interests such as Christian education and reinforcement of spirituality in the Armenian communities throughout the Diocese.

The agenda items for the February 17th meeting included our report, followed by Rev. Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan's presentation of Dr. Ani Bakalian's latest book, which included studies about the main challenges facing the Armenian Church in the United States as well as a presentation by Rev. Archpriest Fr. Shnork Demirjian titled "Healthy Church" and the twelve key requirements.

c. The 6th annual assembly of the Association of Armenian Church Choirs-Western Diocese (AACCWD) was held on November 7-9, 2008. The successful event was hosted by St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church of Pasadena.

4. Various Church Services

a. On October 8, 2008, during a special ceremony on the joyous occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of St. Peter Armenian Church - Van Nuys, assisted by Archpriest Fr. Shnork Demirjian, Parish Priest, and Archpriest Fr. Zaven Demirjian we consecrated several donated icons and stain glasses in the sanctuary of the church.

b. On December 7, 2008, an ‘Evening of Prayer and Reflection,' on the 20th anniversary of Earthquake in Armenia in ‘Remembrance of the 1988 Earthquake Victims' organized by "Good Samaritan" Organization of the Western Diocese was held at the Diocesan Headquarters.

c. On January 1, 2009, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon on the first day of the New Year at St. Peter Armenian Church-Youth Center in Glendale. During the liturgy, we blessed a group of enthusiastic faithful at the Holy Altar as the Disciples of Christ missionary group of the Western Diocese.

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d. On Tuesday, January 6, 2009, the Diocesan Complex in Burbank, California, became the gathering ground for many faithful to walk into the temporary sanctuary of the Western Diocese to celebrate the day of Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with their Primate.

e. On January 18, 2009, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church of Pasadena. Afterwards, we presided over the installation ceremonies for the newly elected Parish Council, Ladies Society, Men's Forum, and AGBU Regional Central Council.

f. On Thursday, Feb. 19th, the clergy and faithful of the Western Diocese gathered at the Diocesan Headquarters to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and commemorate the saint martyrs of the Battle of Avarayr, where St. Vartan lead 1036 knights in to battle against the Persian Army in defense of the Armenian Christian faith.

g. The Women Saints Day commemorations of the Western Diocese for this year, organized by the Ladies Society Central Council, were held in five different Parishes in California and Arizona, March 16-19, 2009. We and a number of the Diocesan clergy, LSCC Chairlady Araxie Boyamian and members of the Ladies Society chapters from the several parishes as well as many other faithful members from the Diocese joined together in prayer at these spiritually enriching commemorative events during the Great Lenten period.

5. Youth

a. The First Junior Sports Weekend was held in Fresno, California on May 25-26, 2008.

b. 5th Annual CYMA pilgrimage held June – July, 2008.

c. The Inaugural Pan-ACYO Assembly convened on July 6-12, 2008, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.

d. The First Senior Sports Weekend was held in San Diego, California on September 19-21, 2008.

e. We traveled to Saint Petersburg, Russia, on January 29, 2009, to preside over a series of Pan-ACYO Central Council meetings.

6. Meetings

On January 17, 2009, Chairs of the Ladies Society chapters from throughout the Diocese participated in a joint meeting at the Diocesan Headquarters.

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We have periodically met with various Diocesan committees and auxiliary groups as well as various Parishes, Parish Priests, Parish Councils, Diocesan Delegates, and Priesthood Candidates were held throughout the year.

7. Ordinations

a. On May 28 and 29, 2008, the sanctuary of St. John Garabed Armenian Church of Hollywood became the scene of the Order of Calling, Ordination and Consecration to the Priesthood of two Deacons from the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America for the first time in the past ten years. Dn. Mayis was ordained Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan and Dn. Vahe, Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian.

b. On October 15th and 16th, St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Pasadena hosted the order of calling, the ordination and the consecration to the Priesthood of Rev. Fr. Diran Avagyan (Dn. Grigor) and Rev. Fr. Nerses Hayrapetyan (Dn. Arsen) by us.

c. Several Deacons, Stole-Bearers and Acolytes were also ordained during the past years throughout the Western Diocese.

8. Parish Visitations

Our Pastoral Visits to various Parishes and Mission Parishes throughout the Diocese has remained one of the most important priorities of the mission of the Western Diocese. Throughout last year, we have paid numerous Pastoral Visits to various Parishes, during which we celebrated the Divine Liturgy, delivered sermons and met with Parishioners, Parish Priests and Parish Leadership.

9. Summer Camp

Summer Camp Program of the Western Diocese, as an important component of the mission of the Diocese, brings together many youngsters, Diocesan clergy and active members at the site of the Diocesan Summer Camp in Northern California every summer, providing the youth with a stimulating environment of community which inspires individual growth and mends the values of Christian Fellowship.

10. Appointments

We have made the following appointments during the past year:

a. Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan following his ordination to the Priesthood was appointed as Burbank Parish Priest (Diocesan Cathedral).

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b. Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian, upon his ordination to the Priesthood last year, was appointed to serve as WD Youth Director and Visiting Priest for the Armenian Churches of Northern Sierra Region; Salt Lake City, Utah; Carson City and Reno, Nevada.

c. Beginning March 1, 2009, the Very Rev. Fr. Baret Dz. V. Yeretsian will start in his new capacity as Primate's Assistant in overseeing the Cathedral project. The Very Reverend Father participates in all meetings of the Cathedral Governing Committee, Cathedral Building Committee and Cathedral Fundraising Committee.

d. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Nareg Matarian, has been appointed as Pastor of the newly established Parish of North Hollywood. Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian has been also appointed as assistant Parish Priest to Rev. Archpriest Fr. Nareg Matarian.

e. Rev. Fr. Nerses Hayrapetyan, upon his ordination to the Priesthood last year, was appointed as Pastor of the Armenian Churches of Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley.

f. Rev. Fr. Diran Avagyan, upon his ordination to the Priesthood last year, was appointed as Pastor of the Armenian Church of La Verne.

g. The Very Rev. Fr. Baret Dz. V. Yeretsian and Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian will serve as Visiting Parish Priests to the Diocesan Mission Parishes.

h. Upon sudden passing of Rev. Archpriest Fr. Mesrob Sarafian, Rev. Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, Pastor of St. John Armenian Church was appointed by us to oversee the religious and administrative activities of St. Vartan Armenian Church of Oakland until such time a new parish priest is assigned to the parish.

i. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Kevork Arakelian has been appointed as the temporary Visiting Priest for St. Vartan Church of Oakland until such time a new parish priest is assigned to the parish.

j. Dn. Martin Zakaryan has been appointed as assistant to Parish Priest Pro Tem of St. Vartan Armenian Church of Oakland.

k. Rev. Fr. Mikael Kyureghian, Former-Pastor of the Armenian Church of La Verne, will serve as the temporary Visiting Priest for St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church of Pasadena until such time a new parish priest is assigned to the parish.

l. Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian will temporarily conduct visitations, counseling and other such duties, until such time a new parish priest is assigned to the parish.

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m. Dn. Hovnan Vartanyan has been appointed as assistant to Burbank Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan.

n. Dn. Razmik Sarkissian has been appointed as assistant to La Canada Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Hovsep Hagopian.

o. Dn. Guzh Khachikyan has been appointed as assistant to Rev. Archpriest Fr. Manoog Markarian, Pastor of St. John Armenian Church of Hollywood.

p. Dn. Harout Markarian and Ms. Anahit Markarian have been appointed as the Executive Director and Secretary of the Western Diocese.

11. Building Projects

With the Grace of God, church building activities are in full swing throughout the Diocese and our exemplary clergy, lay leadership and faithful have been enthusiastically pursuing the realization of owning their own house of prayers in several states in the western regions of the United States. The ongoing church construction projects and consecration ceremonies are listed below:

a. Upon the completion of the remodeling of the newly acquired church in Portland, Oregon, weconsecrated the new church on March 21-22, 2009.

b. The construction of St. Apkar Armenian Church of Arizona continues successfully according to the schedule. Upon the completion of the construction project the church will be consecrated by us on September 19-20, 2009.

c. St. John Armenian Church of San Diego has recently purchased 18 acres of land in the City of Del Mar. The construction of the new church complex will begin in the near future.

d. The Armenian Church of La Canada has recently acquired two adjacent properties (2767 and 2773 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta, CA 91214) to build a church complex in the future.

e. The Armenian Church of La Verne has decided to acquire a property for the purpose of constructing a church complex for the Parish.

f. The construction of the Armenian Church of the Desert will begin in the future.

g. The Armenian Church of Las Vegas will consider acquiring a property for the Parish.

h. The acquisition of land and preliminary work pertaining to the construction of the Armenian Church of Seattle has already been

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completed and the construction activities will be initiated in the near future.

i. St. Sarkis Armenian Church of East Los Angeles will sell the current building and purchase a new property in North Hollywood and relocate there afterwards.

j. St. John Armenian Church of Hollywood will begin the construction project of a new Armenian traditional architectural style sanctuary on the existing church complex in the near future.

12. Interchurch Relations

a. On July 22, 2008, we participated in the ‘Walk of Witness’ to Lambeth Palace (in London, Great Britain), during which the 800 participating bishops walked in unity advocating for global poverty reduction.

b. On November 1, 2008, nearly 200 enthusiastic students from various sister Oriental Orthodox Churches in the greater Los Angeles area gathered in St. Mary Armenian Church in Glendale.

c. On November 9-14, 2008, Rev. Archpriest Fr. Vartan Kasparian, Pastor of St. Mary Armenian Church of Yettem, and Rev. Fr. Zaven Markosyan, Pastor of the Armenian Church of Denver, represented us at the annual General Assembly of the National Council of Churches USA and Church World Service in Denver, Colorado.

d. On December 7, 2009, Rev. Archpriest Fr. Dr. Zaven Arzoumanian, representing us, attended the monthly meeting of the Glendale Religious Leaders. As the keynote speaker for the meeting, he spoke about the Armenian Church and that why Armenians continue to celebrate Christmas on January 6th.

e. On January 24, 2009, on the occasion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, Vicar General, accompanied by Diocesan deacons, attended an event at Pasadena Christian Church and joined in prayers with fellow Christians from other denominations for the Christian unity in the Church.

f. During the past year, we have participated in periodical meetings of Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders, Council of Christian Oriental Orthodox Churches, as well as other interfaith meetings. In our absence, the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian has represented us in the above mentioned meetings. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian also occasionally represented us at the Southern California Interfaith Council.

13. Official Visitations to the Diocese

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During the past year, we have met with various political and religious leaders as well as local and international dignitaries. The following are some of the distinguished leaders and dignitaries whom we have met at the Diocesan Headquarters during the past year:

a. On September 17, 2008, a high ranking Armenian delegation headed by the Minister of Economy His Excellency Nerses Yeritzyan visited the Diocese.

b. On October 18, 2008, we met with former Artsakh President, Mr. Arkady Ghougasian.

c. On November 3, 2008, Dr. Gwynne Guibord, Chief Officer of Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns for the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches from Episcopalian Church visited the Diocese.

d. On November 3, 2008, Fr. Bakas, Greek Orthodox Interchurch Relationship Representative, met with us at the Diocesan Headquarters.

e. On November 17, 2008, Fr. Dorian Llywelyn, S.J., Assistant Professor of Theological Studies, Department of Theological Studies of the Loyola Marymount University of Los Angeles visited us at the Diocesan Headquarters.

f. On November 19, 2008, Her Excellency Hranoush Hakobyan, Minister of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia visited the Diocese.

g. On November 22, 2008, a Prayer Breakfast was held in honor of L.A. Councilman Dennis Zine at the Diocesan Headquarters.

h. On November 24, 2008, His Excellency Bako Sahakyan, President of Artsakh, met with us at the Diocesan Headquarters.

i. On November 26, 2009, Argentine Senator Sergio Nahabedian (Buenos Aires) visited the Diocese.

j. On January 9, 2009, His Grace Bishop Joseph who oversees the Diocese of Los Angeles and the West, part of the Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in America, met with us at the Diocese.

k. On February 5, 2009, His Excellency Grigor Hovhannissian, the newly appointed Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, met with us at the Diocesan Headquarters.

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l. On February 23, 2009, His Excellency John Oghasabian, State Minister of Lebanon, visited us at the Diocesan Headquarters.

m. On February 23, 2009, Mr. Avedis Dakessian, Chair of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Organization (Lebanon Chapter) met with us at the Diocesan Headquarters in Burbank, California.

n. On March 9, 2009, World Vision Representative Mr. Jean Bouchebelle visited the Diocese and met us.

o. On March 9, 2009, California State Senator Carol Liu’s representative visited the Diocese and met with us.

p. On March 10, 2009, His Grace Bishop Serapion, Bishop of Los Angeles Coptic Orthodox Church, paid a visit to the Diocesan Headquarters and met with us.

14. Events Organized by the Diocese

a. A special Centennial Celebration on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Birth of Catholiocs Vasken I of Blessed Memory was held at the Western Diocese on Wednesday, September 17, 2008.

b. A book event for the release of a Diocesan published book, “History of the Western Diocese,” – published on the auspicious occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, was held on October 7, 2008.

c. Special requiem services for the souls of the victims of the earthquake in Armenia were held in all churches throughout the Diocese on Sunday, December 7, 2008, after the Liturgy.

d. In the evening of January 6, 2008, a Christmas Reception, organized by the Ladies Auxiliary Committee, was held at the Diocesan Headquarters.

e. A farewell reception in honor of His Excellency Armen Liloyan, Departing Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, was held in the Armen and Gloria Hampar Primate's Reception Room of the Arshag and Eleanor Dickranian Diocesan Complex, on January 27, 2009.

15. None-Diocesan Events

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a. As a gesture of Christian fellowship between the Armenian and Roman Catholic Churches, the sixth annual Saint Finbar Harvest Ball was held on November 7, 2008, at the Nazareth and Sima Kalaydjian Banquet Hall of the Arshag and Eleanor Dickranian Diocesan Complex in Burbank, California. Monsignor Marc Trudeau, Priest Secretary to His Eminence Cardinal Roger Mahony Archbishop of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, and Burbank City Councilmember Anja Reinke were recognized with the "Harvest of Faith" award that they received in recognition of their outstanding role in the community.

b. On November 13, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters by Loyola Marymount University during a solemn conferral ceremony held in the university's Sacred Heart Chapel.

c. On January 24, 2009, the annual ‘Requiem for the Unborn’ was held at the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

d. On February 6, 2009, we attended the opening ceremony of the newly built Ambulatory Medical Center at Glendale Adventist Medical Center in Glendale, California.

e. On March 3, 2009 we were admitted to Honorary Fellowship to St. Stephan's House of Oxford, during the Edward King Day-2009 Pontifical Mass.

f. On March 19, 2009, a symposium was organized by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute held at the Loyola Marymount University, Roski Center which was titled “Who do people say I am? True God and True Man: Chalcedon’s Christology in a Modern World.” The focus of the symposium was “Two orthodox Christian hierarchs offer the orthodox response.”

g. On March 22, 2009, an honorary event for Torkom Postajian was held at the AGBU Center in Pasadena.

16. Donations to the Diocese

a. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Alyce Dorian visited the Western Diocese on August 6, 2008. The elderly couple donated $40,000 towards the renovation project of the Chancellors Office. They had previously made a similar donation towards the construction the Diocesan Computer Lab.

We would like to also thank all those who have contributed to the Diocese throughout the last year.

17. Other Events

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a. 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Khachadourian Choir as the newly-designated Choir of the Diocesan Cathedral was marked at St. Peter Armenian Church of Van Nuys, on November 2, 2008.

b. The 5th Diocesan Christmas Ball was held on December 6, 2008.

c. Primate’s 5th Annual Children’s Pageant was held at the Diocesan Headquarters on December 12, 2009.

d. On December 28, 2008, we presided over the 50 Anniversary Celebration of St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys.

e. The 38th Annual Debutante Ball sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Western Diocese was held on February 15, 2009 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

f. “Mer Doon”, Inc. held its 2009 Gala Concert and Reception featuring The Santa Barbara Choral Society and Orchestra. This exciting event was held on Sunday, March 2, 2009 at St. Peter Armenian Church of Van Nuys.

18. Visitations

During the past year we have periodically visited the Armenian schools in the area and received various visiting groups of students at the Diocesan Headquarters on different occasions.

We have also visited the residents of Ararat Home Eagle Rock and Mission Hills on various occasions during the past year.

19. Stewardship Program

On December 10, 2008, a special fundraising event was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bedros and Anna Oruncakciel at their residence to support the 10 Diocesan priesthood-candidates who currently study at various universities throughout the country. Around 60 guests comprised of involved and passionate faithful of the Western Diocese attended this event.

20. Publications and TV Programs

21. Various

a. On Friday, January 2nd, the first mission of the Disciples of Christ project was succsefully completed. The Primate, clergyman, and faithful layleaders of the Diocese went into the community of the Armenain Church of Tujunga and La

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Crecenta Valley and visited homes and stores, bringing with them blessings for a peaceful and succesful New Year.

b. On the blessed occasion of St. Ghevont the Priest and Companions, Rev. Fr. Vazken Movsesian, Pastor of St. Peter Armenian Church-Youth Center, Glendale, visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, on February 12-23, 2009. He visited various departments of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and met with seminary students at Gevorkian Theological Seminary of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin as well as the Vazkenian Theological Academy in Sevan province.

22. Eulogies

a. Mr. Levon Paronyan, the Prime-Godfather of the Diocesan Cathedral, passed away on April 6, 2008. The ‘funeral home-service’ was held at St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Pasadena on April 10th. We accompanied by clergy from the Western Diocese, participated in the service.

b. It is once again with a saddened heart that we reflect on the passing of Rev. Archpriest Fr. Mesrob Sarafian, Pastor of St. Vartan Armenian Church of Oakland. On January 13, 2008, we assisted by clergy from throughout the Diocese officiated over the funeral service for Rev. Archpriest Fr. Mesrob Sarafian, Pastor of St. Vartan Armenian Church of Oakland. The interment followed the church service. The Last Unction Rite for the deceased priest began at 10:30 AM, at St. Vartan Armenian Church of Oakland, California. The ‘Forty Days after Entering Eternal Rest' for Late Rev. Archpriest Fr. Mesrob Sarafian was observed in all churches of the Western Diocese, with a special requiem service for the repose of the soul of the deceased, on Sunday, February 15, 2009.

c. On March 5, 2009, John Yaldezian, a longtime servant of St. Peter Armenian Church of Van Nuys, as well as the Western Diocese as whole, passed away.

Conclusion

The various reports included in this booklet reflect the many activities and accomplishments of various Diocesan subdivisions during the past year.

We would like to express our wholehearted gratitude to His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, for attentively following our efforts in the Western Diocese. We thank His Holiness for his blessings, for his message, and for his prayers, which accompany us during our endeavors in the Western Diocese.

We would like to also express our most sincere appreciation to all those individuals as well as all Diocesan committees and auxiliary groups and their dedicated members, who

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during the past year brought their God-pleasing and important participation to the life of the Diocese.

We would like to express our gratitude to all Diocesan clergy, members of the Diocesan Council, chaired by Mr. Jospeh Kanimian, and Diocesan staff and all those who assisted us in the day-to-day activities of the Western Diocese throughout the past year.

We pray to the Lord that we may all together be preserved and protected under His Benevolent Right Hand and continue our humble service to the Mission of the Church with even more dedication and enthusiasm.

May we all be enlightened in the light of the redemptive Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and that we may become worthy followers of the Lord and true witnesses of His Mysterious Resurrection.

Prayerfully,

Archbishop Hovnan Derderian Primate

primate's annual report 2008-2009 combined

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