St. James Armenian Apostolic Church NAMEDAY CELEBRAT ION

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St. James Armenian Apostolic Church
SPRING 2012
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NAME DDDAAAYY CELEBRAAATTION
Paul Korian Honored for Years of Service
On Sunday, December 18, St. James held its 80th
Anniversary Name Day Celebration. His Eminence
Abp. Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern
Diocese, presided over the day’s events.
On this occasion, St. James honored long-time
parishioner Paul Korian as the 2011 St. James
Parishioner of the Year. Paul received a Pontifical
Encyclical (Gontag) and the St. Nersess Shnorhali
Medal from His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme
Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians.
Our parish also celebrated the achievements of the
75th Anniversary Capital Campaign, and expressed
sincere gratitude to our faithful parishioners and
friends who donated $3 million dollars toward
church capital improvements and programming.
Paul Korian is a devoted servant of Armenia,
From left: Ann Korian, Paul Korian, and Archbishop Khajag Barsamian
Jerusalem, the Armenian Church, and St. James.
listen as Fr. Arakel Aljalian reads the Pontifical Encyclical presented to Mr.
continued on page 2 Korian on December 18.
ACYOA GIVES BACK: SERVICE PROJECTS
“Whatever you do for the most humble of my people, you do for me.”
Mt 25:40
Over the past few months, the and serving the meal while interacting
ACYOA Juniors and Seniors have with the guests. Afterwards, they
been involved in a series of service even got to catch a bit of the Macy’s
and outreach projects throughout the TTTrreee Lightinge on the wa y home!
Boston metro area. My Brother’s Keeper: Thank
Boston Rescue Mission: The day you to all who participated in our
after Thanksgiving, the ACYOA Giving TTTrreee GGift PProoegram tthiis ryygeahr!f ter i asmar !
Juniors, along with Fr. Arakel Aljalian, YYYoour ggeneroosiuty hheelpeds MMyr BBnreoothier’’ s tl erst yyp h r e e d r
hopped on the T to Downtown Keeper provide thousands of needy
Crossing to serve the 3 p.m. community families with Christmas gifts. On
meal at the Boston Rescue Mission, a December 10, a group of ACYOA
24-hour shelter and soup kitchen. Our Juniors delivered our gifts to “Santa’s
group worked hard, helping with last- Workshop” at My Brother’s Keeper,
minute preparations, washing dishes, and spent a few hours preparing gift
continued on page 12 ACYOA Juniors hold up colorful crayons while
volunteering at Cradles to Crayons.
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ANNUAL NAME DDDAAAYY CELEBRAAATTION
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Born in Jerusalem, his strong roots grew into a life of a
service to the Armenian Church throughout his life. Paul
was involved in the life of St. James from an early age—as
an active ACYOA Juniors and ACYOA Seniors member,
chairman, and officer.
He sang in the St. James church choir, and was ordained a
sub-deacon and served on the Holy Altar for over 30 years.
He was an active St. James Sunday School PTTTAA mmember,, e m b e r
and his service to our parish continued in many capacities
over the years, including his election to the Parish Council
in 1979 at the young age of 35. Paul has served on the St.
James Parish Council for many years, including six years as
treasurer and six as chairman.
Paul has helped guide the St. James parish through many
key events, and ultimately demonstrated his leadership
by helping lead an overwhelmingly successful 75th
Anniversary Celebration and the record breaking Capital
Campaign, resulting in over $3 million being raised for
renovations and program funding.
St. James congratulates Paul, his wife Ann, and his entire
family on this important accomplishment and honor.
Top (l-r): Fr. Arakel Aljalian, Fr. Dajad Davidian, Archbishop
Khajag Barsamian, Fr. Arten Ashjian, and Paul and Ann Korian.
Top right: Paul Korian receives a plaque from St. James Church.
Bottom right: Paul Korian and his family pose for a group photo in
the sanctuary.
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ST. SAHAG AND ST. MESROB
ARMENIAN SCHOOL
T he Armenian School had a successful fundraising recitations and songs. The traditional meal of harissa
banquet in November. In December, we held was served for lunch along with other delicacies.
a sing-a-long of Christmas carols in Armenian In addition to all of these events, we are concentrating
and welcomed Gaghant Baba. January began with the on academics and expanding our program. A new class
celebration of Christ’s birth on Armenian Christmas, is available for students to research, study and discuss
during which the students read in Armenian from the Armenian history. The class is available to young adults
Gospels. ages 13-15 who would like to participate and learn more
In February we honored one of our heroes who was about our rich history and culture. This year’s theme is
made a saint for his actions—St. VVVaarrtan. The studentst, the Canelebration of the city of An. i on its 1050th anniversary.
staff and parent volunteers helped to prepare a musical If you have any questions, please contact the Armenian
tribute to honor St. VVVaarrtan aannd hhis wwarriotrs. iTheraen swdaasr a sc hoo l office art 617-92i3-8880o ext. 21, or rvia e-masil at .
traditional war dance performed by the students, poetry [email protected].
NEW THIS YEAR
Learn about the history of the ancient
Armenian capital of Ani.
Discover its glorious past through a new
class for young adults ages 13-15.
Research, study and discuss relevant topics
to help build language skills and historical
knowledge.
Armenian School students perform during
a musical tribute on Sts. Vartanantz Day in
February.
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ACYOA SENIORS
Top: ACYOA Seniors at the Hold ‘Em
Tournament.
At right: College students pose for group
photos during College Student Sunday.
Above: ACYOA Seniors at the Hold ‘Em
Tournament.
St. James Armenian Church
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Armenian Music!
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Rain or Shine!
[email protected]
annual picnic
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Armenian Christmas
HHyyee CCaafféé
Hye Café began its eighth season on January 13 to a sold
out Armenian Christmas Hye Café. A total of 350 parishioners,
friends and family of St. James dined on kebab, iman bayaldi
and other delicious Armenian foods while enjoying the music
of the Ansbigian Ensemble. Special additions to the menu were
baked haddock, bulgur pilaf and gatnabour (rice pudding).
The evening was overflowing with fellowship, music and
dancing.
We thank David, Brian and Darren Ansbigian for once
again playing and making a special night for all. We also
thank all the volunteers on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
evenings. We couldn’t do it without you. “Many hands make
light work!”
Congratulations to the November and January winners
of the door prize drawing for a dinner for two at Hye Café.
We will continue to have the monthly drawings to thank our
patrons for their continued support of Hye Café.
Mark your calendar with the 2012 Hye Café dates:
April 13, May 4, June 1, September 21 and November 9
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Making a Difference Khrimian Lyceum Visits St. James
Congratulations to Alicia Raphalian for her The Diocese’s Khrimian LLLyyceum—a llacnguaagne e u g m u —aag e
good work on the Wheelock campus to engage and cultural program for Armenian students ages
and motivate students to make a difference. 12-18—enjoyed an educational trip to the Greater
Alicia worked with Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Boston area in November. The program included
a founding member of an influential hip hop a visit to St. James Church where lyceum students
group Run-D.M.C. and an ordained minister, who took part in the celebration of the Divine Liturgy.
addressed students at Wheelock’s 6th Annual Half- The Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian spoke to them about
YYYeear Proogramar. g r P am r the im.p ortance of preserving their Armenian
Rev Run told students that to make a positive heritage. After services, the students attended a
impact in the world, they should “let go of [their] Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the local ACYOA
sense of entitlement,” work harder than everyone chapter under the guidance of youth minister Maria
else around them and maintain a strong sense of Derderian.
spirituality. “Go forward and outwork everyone
else around you,” he said.
St. James Hosts the Feast of
St. Leontius (Ghevontiats)
Each year on the Feast of St. Leontius
(Ghevont) the Priest and His Companions,
clergy of the Eastern Diocese gather for the
annual Ghevontiantz Day observance. This
year St. James Church hosted one of the
regional gatherings held across the Diocese.
New England region clergy gathered at St.
James Church on Monday, February 13, for
the Divine Liturgy, which was celebrated by
the Rev. Fr. VVVaarrt GGyozalyan. The VVVtyeery Re v. Fr.r o y zal y an .
Ghevont Samoorian delivered the homily. A
luncheon and fellowship hour followed. The
VVVeery Rev. Frr. Simeony Odabashia n, Diocesan
VVViicar,, pprceesided ovearsr the obserivranced. e d o v e r t h e o b s e r v an c e .
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Christmas at St. James
The Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Top right: Popular Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at
St. James Church.
Bottom right: Armenian School students chant passages
from the Book of the Prophet Daniel during Christmas Eve
services.
At bottom: The Blessing of the Water Service on January 6.
Below: David Kostikian served as the godfather of the cross
on January 6.
Opposite page: Armenian School students pose for a group
photo on Christmas Eve.
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CHRISTMAS YUGHAKIN
Mary & Sarah Agabian Sal & Liz Falzone Arto Kurkjian Elise S. Raphaelian
Henry & Yerin Agahigian Arlene S. Felt John & S&ra Lewis Siran Salibian
Fr. Arakel & Yn. Natasha Aljalian Mr. & Mrs. Edward Garabedian Rose Magarian Richard & Irene Samourian
Harry & Azniv Amiralian Annes Garabedian Louise Maranian Ken & Diane Samuelian
Mr. & Mrs. Kaspar &onian Miriam A. Gargarian Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Maranian & Robert Sanasarian
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Apsokardos Rose Gargarian Family Arshalouys Sarkissian
Gregory & Lenore Arabian Arshag Gechijian Lucy Mardirosian Michael Shooshan
Mr. & Mrs. Nishan Atinizian Tom Gengozian Ora Margosian Arawalous & Vivian
Mary Avedisian Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Gennetian Kirkor Masrof Soghomonian
Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Babigian Rose Gozbekian Gladys & Anna Medzorian Mr. & Mrs. Charles Surabian
Anoush Y. Balian Mr. & Mrs. Edward N. Guleserian Alice K. Mellian Stan, Lori & Steve Tagarelis
Rev. Fr. Arsen & Yn.Varteni Mary-Ann K. Hagopian Charles Metjian Mae & Leo Takoushian
Barsamian Vartouhie Haroutounian Herepsime Moranian Mr. & Mrs. Hratch Tashjian
Rose Barsamian Gail Haroutunian Helen Mosesian Gloria E. Tatarian
Robert W. Bashian Hilda Hevesian Michael Mouradian Haig Tekeyan
Anahit Bazarian Mrs. Bertha & Carol Hoyen Marilyn Mozian Arthur & Varna Terlemezian
Nayirik Berberian Sirarpi Jamakorzian Eleanor & Gloria Najarian Stephanie & William Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. George Berejik Mrs. Margaret Janikian Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nigohsian Diana K. Topjian
Harry P. & Susan M. Berejik Eleanor & Mary Janjanian Vartuhi Ohan Maryann Tutunjian
Sarkis Bogosian Elaine & Mark Jefferson Virginia & Z. Robert Ohanian Nadia Ucuzian
Gail Boroyan C. Robert & Lillian Jingozian Myron Ohannessian Mary Vartanian
Sebouh & Maral Boyadjian Leon W. Kachadorian Shirley Onanian Wendell & Lillian Wilson
Edward & Mary Brewster Nevart K. Kaderian Greg & Sylvie Papazian & Family Gayle M. Yapchaian
Raffi & Maria Chapian Kenneth Kasabian Christine Parnagian Esposito Michael G. Yapchaian
Karen Dederyan Ms. Hope Kasabian Moore Hripsime Parsekian Sesag Yerganian
Alan & Isabelle Der Kazarian Evelyn Kashgagian Harold & Gladys Partamian Arlene Young
Susan Deranian &rew & Janice Kavjian Mr. & Mrs. Edward Paul Anahid Zerdelian
John Derderian Alfred A. Keshishian Jacob Pilibosian Samuel Zouranjian
Eliz Dilsizian Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Keumurian Apkar & Arpie Potookian
Alek Dogramaci Achot B. Khoubesserian Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Prendergast Total: $5,816
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Elliot Stephan Knarian Shirlee & Bill Purcell
Roxanne Etmekjian Marie Kouyoumjian Herman & Laura Purutyan
CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD!
He trampled down death by death, and by His Resurrection
He granted life unto us. Glory unto Him for all ages. Amen.