October 2012 - St. Vartan Armenian Church

Rev. Fr. Hovel Ohanyan
October, 2012
“This was from Me”
by St. Seraphim of Viritsa
Below is a copy of a letter that St. Seraphim of Viritsa sent to one of his spiritual children, a bishop in a concentration camp in Soviet Russia. This was taken from
the website “Orthodox Wiki”.
Bible Readings
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Mark 11:27-33
Mark 12:35-44
Luke 4:14-24
Matt. 24:27-36
Marmin Daroonag
Marmin derounagan, Yev
aroon purgtchagan, Ga
arachi
The body of the Lord and
the blood of the Savior
are laid up.
Yergnayin zoroutounken
Hanerevooyts,
The heavenly hosts
invisibly sing and
Yerken yev asen anhankist. Parparov
Say with unceasing voice
Soorp, Soorp, Soorp Der
Zoroutiantz.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of
hosts.
Have you ever thought that everything that concerns you, concerns Me, also?
You are precious in my eyes and I love you; for this reason, it is a special joy for Me to
train you. When temptations and the opponent (the Evil One) come upon you like a
river, I want you to know that This was from Me. I want you to know that your weakness has need of My strength, and your safety lies in allowing Me to protect you. I
want you to know that when you are in difficult conditions, among people who do not
understand you, and cast you away, This was from Me.
I am your God, the circumstances of your life are in My hands; you did not end
up in your position by chance; this is precisely the position I have appointed for you.
Weren’t you asking Me to teach you humility? And there – I placed you precisely in
the “school” where they teach this lesson. Your environment, and those who are
around you, are performing My will. Do you have financial difficulties and can just
barely survive? Know that This was from Me.
I want you to know that I dispose of your money, so take refuge in Me and
depend upon Me. I want you to know that My storehouses are inexhaustible, and I am
faithful in My promises. Let it never happen that they tell you in your need, “Do not
believe in your Lord and God.” Have you ever spent the night in suffering? Are you
separated from your relatives, from those you love? I allowed this that you would turn
to Me, and in Me find consolation and comfort. Did your friend or someone to whom
you opened your heart, deceive you? This was from Me.
I allowed this frustration to touch you so that you would learn that your best
friend is the Lord. I want you to bring everything to Me and tell Me everything. Did
someone slander you? Leave it to Me; be attached to Me so that you can hide from the
“contradiction of the nations.” I will make your righteousness shine like light and your
life like midday noon. Your plans were destroyed? Your soul yielded and you are exhausted? This was from Me.
You made plans and have your own goals; you brought them to Me to bless
them. But I want you to leave it all to Me, to direct and guide the circumstances of your
life by My hand, because you are the orphan, not the protagonist. Unexpected failures
found you and despair overcame your heart, but know That this was from Me.
With tiredness and anxiety I am testing how strong your faith is in My promises and your boldness in prayer for your relatives. Why is it not you who entrusted their
cares to My providential love? You must leave them to the protection of My All Pure
Mother. Serious illness found you, which may be healed or may be incurable, and has
nailed you to your bed. This was from Me.
Because I want you to know Me more deeply, through physical ailment, do not
murmur against this trial I have sent you. And do not try to understand My plans for
the salvation of people’s souls, but unmurmuringly and humbly bow your
head before My goodness. You were dreaming about doing something special for Me and, instead of doing it, you fell into a bed of pain. This was
from Me.
Because then you were sunk in your own works and plans and I
wouldn’t have been able to draw your thoughts to Me. But I want to teach
you the most deep thoughts and My lessons, so that you may serve Me. I
want to teach you that you are nothing without Me. Some of my best children are those who, cut off from an active life, learn to use the weapon of
ceaseless prayer. You were called unexpectedly to undertake a difficult and
responsible position, supported by Me. I have given you these difficulties
and as the Lord God I will bless all your works, in all your paths. In everything I, your Lord, will be your guide and teacher. Remember always that
every difficulty you come across, every offensive word, every slander and
criticism, every obstacle to your works, which could cause frustration and
disappointment, This is from Me.
Know and remember always, no matter where you are, That whatsoever hurts will be dulled as soon as you learn In all
things, to look at Me. Everything has been sent to you by
Me, for the perfection of your soul. All these things were
from Me.
On September 16 Fr. Hovel presented
Marie Hagopian with a plaque and a special gift from the congregation, thanking
her for many years of service to St. Vartan
Sunday School.
St. Vartan deacons participated in Andastan,
the Blessing of the Four Corners, after Badarak on
Sunday, September 16, 2012, as the Church celebrated
the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
News From Our St. Vartan Family
Condolences
On August 7, 2012 at St. Vartan Church the funeral service for Marguerite Hovsepian was presided over by
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, (who eulogized Mrs. Hovsepian) and Fr.
Hovel Ohanyan. The funeral was also attended by Archpriest Fr. Moushegh Tashjian (Founding Pastor of Alfred & Marguerite Hovsepian School) and Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan (Pastor of St. Gregory Church/Hovsepian School). Marguerite Hovsepian, with her late husband, Alfred, were great supporters of our Diocese, donated over $1 million to the
Hovsepian School, as well as making donations to Etchmiadzin and countless other charities.
On September 18 Fr. Hovel conducted funeral services for long-time St. Vartan member Hermine Boyadjian.
We offer our condolences to Hermine’s daughter and son-in-law, Aline and Tom Armstrong; son and daughter–in-law,
Arto and Esther Boyadjian; grandchildren, Tyler and Hayley Armstrong and Alexia Boyadjian; nieces, nephews, family
and friends.
Wedding
On September 8 Fr. Hovel joined Ruben Adamyan and Lilit Gulanyan in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. The
best man was Grigor Gasparyan and the maid of honor was Suzanna Gasparyan.
St. Vartan Church Parish Council gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
In appreciation of Marie Hagopian’s years of service to the Sunday School —David and Nairy Colello
Anniversary Banquet Sponsor of St. Vartan documentary video—Oakland Triple X Fraternity, St. Vartan ACYO,
St. Vartan Ladies Society
The Voice Newsletter—Alice Doolittle, Charles and Mary Tateosian
Sunday School—Joe and Anne Keshishian, Evelyn Krikorian
Anniversary Banquet Sponsor—Flora Mirzaian
The Reverend Archpriest Fr. Mesrob Sarafian Scholarship for Religious Education Fund—Virginia Ratcliff
Bazaar Donations
Armenian Beer—David and Nairy Collelo
Admission Booth –The Cogswell Family
Wine—Ed and Goldie Minasian
Tan—Ed and Goldie Minasian
Games Booth—Chris and Lucy Yaldezian, David and Nairy Colello
Signs for Bazaar—Mike and Virginia Madajian
Armenian Beer—Gary & Satenik Eldemir, Janet and Harvey Kamian, Ayda Mansourian
Leg of lamb—Harry and Carol Dokouzian, Steve Maradian, the Diers Family, Alene Rudy, June Demerdjian,
Silva and Karnig Mikaelian, Rosalie Gifford, Bonnie and Jack Peterson, Richard Nikssarian, Mark and Maida Henesian,
Robert Arabian, Al and Mae Kaljjian, Myron and Arax Konjoyan, The Kalpakjian Family, Dorothy and Richard
Demirjian, Pete and Pat Barsamian, Hagop and Georgette DerGhazarian, Nelly and Arka Kargodorian, James Taylor III,
Annabelle Taylor, Don and Lisa Manoogian, Harry and Margaret Sherinian
In Memory
† Haig Harootenian
Louise Jorjorian (Sunday School), Norma Yaglijian (Building Fund),
Nora & Harvey Hanoian (Building Fund), George & Carol Rustigian,
Ron Kallan, Denise and Ron Navarra, Melvin and Diana Haas,
† Marguerite Hovsepian
Lucy Tulanian, Ralph & Lillian Kalibjian, June Demerdjian, Ron Kallan
† Michel Tchakedjian
Vicken & Lilian Poladian, Rafi & Aida Chabo, Marie & Naaman
Abyad, Arekel & Araxi Derounian, Khalil & Satenig Zaki
† Neshan DerGhazarian
Hagop & Georgette DerGhazarian (bazaar leg of lamb)
†Irene and Haig Harootenian
Lou Aronian
† Fr. Mesrob Sarafian
Bonnie & Jack Peterson (leg of lamb)
† Marian Mickaels
June Demerdjian
† Don Arakelian
Richard & Cynthia Nikssarian
Thank You
To the St. Vartan Parish Community:
I would like to take this time to gratefully acknowledge all your
sympathy and donations to the church made on behalf of my beloved sister, Isabelle Magarian. Thanks so much for all of your
support.
I would also like to thank you all for your prayers and get-well
wishes for the speedy recovery of my recent foot surgery.
Once again, thanks to all for everything,
Annabelle Taylor
ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory
† Haig Harootenian
Anne Barsamian, Jack & Barbara
Bousian, Harry & Margaret
Sherinian, Diana Toomajian,
Ed & Suzanne Vasgerdsian,
Annabelle Taylor
† Marguerite Hovsepian
Richard & Satenig Demirjian,
Armen & Evelyn Boyd
Our Appreciation
St. Vartan Church would like to thank
Virginia Ratciff for donating basil for our
Exhaltation of the Holy Cross service, and
thank Steve Donikian and Wartkes Hagopian for delivering, washing and arranging the
basil.
With Gratitude
On behalf of Dickie and myself I want to
express my appreciation to Der Hovel, friends
and parishioners for the prayers, telephone calls
and cards, especially from Ladies Society and
Parish Council of St. Vartan Church, for the
recent surgery that I had. Your best wishes enabled me to have a quick recovery.
Respectfully,
Seno Garabedian
Please keep St. Vartan Church updated with your correct address and phone number.
Send any new information to [email protected] or call the office at 510-893-1671.
St. Vartan Cultural Committee Celebrates the
th
500 Anniversary of the Armenian
Printing Press
Luncheon Concert
Sunday, November 11, 2012
12 Noon (Following Church Service)
St. Vartan Church Hall
650 Spruce St., Oakland
$25.00 Adults
$15.00 Students
Featuring: Araks Aghazarian, piano; Armen Babasyan, trumpet; Chris Basil &
Garegin Ordyan, guitar/vocal; Carol Braves, violin; Potts Cahill, harp; Suzanne
Chorbarian, vocal; Arpi Nakashian, piano/vocal; and Yn. Anahit Ohanyan, vocal
For More Information:
Liz Ojakian 510-351-6754 / [email protected]
Zaven Kanneian 510-528-1807 / zavenk2@gma
An explanation of the “Resurrected” Crucifix (seen in the September issue of the Voice)
by Ed Minasian
“In 1958, before returning home after two years of teaching in Germany, I wished to make a special gift to St.
Vartan Church befitting the first anniversary of its consecration. I visited Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps, known
the world over for its “Passion Play”, whereas, every ten years, half of its 5000 population bring to life
the story of Jesus of Nazareth for audiences that flock in from around the world. Oberammergau is also
known as a great wood-carving center. It was there that I purchased a hand-carved Crucifix especially for
our church. Norma Yaglijian (then Toomajian) used this same Crucifix as a model in her rendition of a
striking painting that serves before a closed curtain during the Lenten season. I am very proud that this
Crucifix was resurrected once again for the pleasure of our St. Vartan Armenian Church parishioners.”
Hundreds Gather for Launch of AIWA San Francisco Affiliate
Event Celebrates Armenian Women: Past, Present and Future
On Saturday, September 8 over 200 guests gathered at St. Vartan Armenian Church to celebrate the official
launch of the AIWA San Francisco affiliate. Parish Priest, Father Hovel Ohanyan opened the evening with a prayer and
read a special message sent from Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, who congratulated the establishment of the newly
formed affiliate.
“Armenian women are visionaries. They continue to shine in the fields of public service, law, science, business,
education, journalism, government, entertainment, and art. In dynamic world, Armenian professional women inspire
with their leadership. They enrich the souls of the community. They cherish their rich heritage and strengthen their cultural identity. They educate, innovate and inspire. They are the pride of their respective communities whose success is
attributed to their profound dedication and commitment. Armenian women illuminate the hearts of their communities
because of their steadfast Christian Faith.
We commend the noble mission of AIWA of promoting and enriching the social, economic and personal advancement of Armenian women worldwide. May the Good Lord grant you strength, bless you abundantly and guide you
in your path to righteousness,” wrote His Eminence.
“Starting an AIWA San Francisco affiliate inspired our executive committee members after we attended the AIWA annual conference in San Francisco in October of 2011,” remarked Gaiane Khachatrian, AIWA SF President. “It’s
great to see our efforts become a reality in such a short period of time.”
The evening was led by Gasia Mikaelian, a KTVU-TV Bay Area news anchor who served as Mistress of Ceremony. The various speakers represented the Past, Present and Future of Armenian women. As an example of the Present, Oakland native Katherine Sarafian, Producer of Pixar Animation Studios, “Brave,” shared many of her adventures
working on the film. Suzy Antounian, VP at the Global Philanthropy Forum, spoke about the need to empower more
women and girls in Armenia so that political and economic opportunities in the country are more evenly shared. She
highlighted the ways in which the Armenian diaspora can support and enable leaders in the non-governmental sector in
Armenia who are promoting the rights of women. Featuring one of the remarkable Armenian women of the Past, Mimi
Malayan, Executive Producer of the documentary, “The Unknown Force of Her People,” showed a short clip that highlighted the remarkable life of Dian Apcar.
It was an honor to have members of the founding executive committee members from the AIWA Los Angeles
affiliate in attendance. A special acknowledgement was given to Elizabeth Agbabian, Flora Dunaians, Hermine Janoyan
and Savey Tufenkian as well as, Nora Shirikian, the Director of the Armenian School in the East Bay, for their outstanding work and commitment to the Armenian community.
The AIWA SF affiliate is already planning upcoming events for the Bay Area women.
Dear St. Vartan Parish Council members,
On behalf of the AIWA San Francisco Executive Committee, we would like to extend our gratitude for your
generous support and trust. Our AIWA SF launch celebration on September 8th in the St. Vartan Church Hall was a
great success and it proved yet again the essential and invaluable nature of our community’s unity.
For AIWA SF, this event marked the first step toward our remarkable and challenging journey that we believe
can become a catalyst for change in the lives of many women and children in Armenia.
We will continue to organize opportunities for dialogue and action in our community through events and
workshops that will strengthen and solidify the existing dynamic relationship between AIWA SF, St. Vartan Armenian
Church, and the greater Armenian community in the Bay Area.
Thank you again and we look forward to continuing this crucial partnership in the years to come.
Sincerely,
AIWA San Francisco Executive Committee
Holy Women of the Armenian Church
St. Shooshan the Martyr
The story of St. Shooshan (or Shooshanik) is the oldest surviving work of Georgian literature, and is believed to have
taken place in the mid-5th century. St. Shooshanik descended from a distinguished line of Christian saints that traces itself
back to St. Sahag. St. Sahag's daughter, Sahaganoosh, who married Hmazasb Mamigonian, bore a son St. Vartan, who, in turn,
had a daughter Shooshanik.
Shooshanik's marriage to Antipatros (cf. Varsken the Pitiakhsh), a prince and leader of the Georgians, proved to be a
tragic one. He had joined the Zoroastrian pagan religion of the magi, partly to seek favor from the Persian king, but also because of his own sinful ways. His unnatural lust for his own daughter brought much suffering
and pain to Shooshanik.
She reproached her husband and warned of God's righteous judgment, which punishes
those who break these laws. Because he dismissed these reproaches and denied the True God,
Shooshanik refused to share his bed. Enraged, he harassed, beat, and inflicted unspeakable tortures upon her. For six years he tormented the blessed woman. Holding true to her Christian
faith, she patiently bore his cruelty.
As death neared, she summoned the chief bishop Samuel and his associate Hohan, who
had supported her throughout the long ordeal. They came and gave her their final blessing. Similarly, all the noble lords, princesses, and gentry, as well as the common people, witnessed the
blessing and praised her as a valiant defender of the faith and a confessor of Christ. Bishops and
generals fought over who should receive the chains that had been on her feet, as a token of
blessing.
The blessed princess' response to all the commotion was a humble one: "I am unworthy
of all this, but do as you wish in accordance with your love of God ....Let Christ our God, who is
my Lord and hope, accept me and bless all of you and give good gifts according to each one's labor." She ordered her remains
to be buried at the site from which she was first dragged.
Until her final moments, she praised God for giving her strength to endure the tortures suffered in His name, and she
offered her prayer for God's mercy to be accepted into God's eternal kingdom. After her final "Amen" to all, her body was
cleaned and wrapped in fine linens and escorted with great honor by priests, deacons, and the people to the prepared tomb.
With psalms and thanksgiving they praised God through the night. The Passion of St. Shooshanik is commemorated on the
Tuesday of the week of the Lent of Holy Cross of Varak. The Orthodox Church celebrates the day on August 28/September 10
each year.
St. Santoukhd, the First Martyr
The story of St. Santoukhd, the first Armenian saint, is inextricably bound to that of Saint Thaddeus. Thaddeus, one of
Christ's holy disciples, was charged by Peter, leader of the disciples, to spread Christianity in Armenia in the 1st century A.D.
In his travels to Urfa, St. Thaddeus healed King Abgar, king of the Armenians and Assyrians. This miracle, witnessed by others, led to the king's conversion as well as the baptism and conversion of all the people of Edessa. Here St. Thaddeus built a
church and ordained priests and deacons.
After leaving Urfa, the apostle traveled to northern Armenia, bearing the spear given him by Peter and a letter from
King Abgar. He finally arrived at the town of Shavarshan, where King Sanadroug lived in the province of Arda. He preached
the Word of Life, performed many astonishing miracles there, and baptized many believers.
One night the young and beautiful Princes Santoukhd, the king's daughter, went to see Thaddeus to find out about the
new religion herself. According to accounts, she changed her royal garments and dressed in ordinary clothes and was led by a
servant to a house where these early Christian meetings were held. Santoukhd received instruction from Thaddeus, and when
she declared her belief in Christ and was baptized, a sign from heaven designated her as a holy virgin.
Those who witnessed this event immediately believed. The news enraged her father, King Sanadroug, who ordered all
believers to be slain. As the soldiers were about to kill Thaddeus, a tremor and bright light streaked across the sky, frightening the unbelievers and sparing the apostle. Some time after this, however, the king's soldiers
came and arrested Thaddeus as well as Princess Santoukhd.
Despite the king's punitive actions, the number of Christians increased. Even some of
the king's soldiers who witnessed the miracles of Thaddeus became believers and converted. Further enraged, yet feeling some pity for his daughter, the king summoned Santoukhd from prison to give her a last chance to renounce her new faith and to claim allegiance to
her father and his pagan gods.
Santoukhd was forced to choose between the crown and the sword. Because of her
decision to stand firm in her Christian faith and reject her father's false gods, she was subjected to torture and ultimately ordered to be executed. During these times when she was
weak and at her lowest, she drew strength from St. Thaddeus who encouraged her to hold
fast, reminding her that she was a holy virgin and would soon see Christ face to face.
One account of her death states that immediately after one of the soldiers thrust his sword into the holy virgin's
heart "a sweet fragrance filled the air and a light shone from heaven in the form of a fiery pillar that hovered over Santoukhd's
body for three days and three nights." The more than 2,000 people that witnessed these events, it is said, all converted and
were baptized that night. St. Santoukhd's body was buried and entombed by St. Thaddeus at the same site.
St. Santoukhd was martyred on the 15th of December, and the apostle St. Thaddeus, eight days later.
Tamar of Mogk
St. Tamar, a Christian woman from Mogk, was martyred for confessing her faith in Christ in 1398 A.D. In her life,
she took on the name Kohar, meaning precious gem.
It was believed that the devil caused a Kurd from the same district of Mogk as Tamar to be fixated on her beauty. He
had a strong desire to take her away from her husband, Tuma, and to kill him. When word of this reached Tamar—a woman of
great faith—she fled with her husband and their children to the island of Aghtamar on Lake Van.
Years later, Tamar and her husband came out of hiding, but the Kurds recognized them and took them to the local
governors, Emir Azdin and his wife Pasha Khatun. Pasha Khatun promised generous gifts to Tamar
if she agreed to give up her Christian faith, but warned that if she refused, Tamar would face a severe death.
Tamar did not hesitate in telling Pasha Khatun that she would never forsake Christ. She
asked Pasha Khatun to inflict extreme tortures upon her immediately, declaring that she would die
for Christ before accepting even the most lavish gift for denouncing Him. Enraged, Pasha Khatun
imprisoned Tamar and subjected her to starvation.
Still, Tamar stood firmly by her faith. Christians came to Pasha Khatun offering large sums
of money for Tamar's release, but instead Pasha Khatun had Tamar taken out of town to be stoned.
At the place of execution, Tamar was repeatedly asked if she would abandon her faith, but
she replied with even greater profession of devotion to Christ. Just as she confessed this, she began
to be struck with stones.
Bazaar Dessert Booth
The Sunday School is seeking donations for the Dessert Booth at the Bazaar, which will be held this year on
Friday, October 5, and Saturday, October 6, 2012. The Sunday School will gladly accept donations of Armenian delicacies, such as paklava, bourma, kadayif, choreg, or any other specialty you would like to share.
Please drop off your dessert at the Dessert Booth on Thursday or Friday before the Bazaar officially commences
or at any time during the event. You may consider working a shift or two in the dessert & drink booth, as well.
Feel free to contact me with questions or recipe ideas at [email protected] or (510)528-1807.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Janet Yeghissian
Food Servers Needed for the Bazaar
If you are at least 16 years old and interested in helping us serve at this year’s Annual Bazaar, Oct. 5-6, please
contact Patti Kezerian Rosenthal at 415-613-9363 or [email protected]. Please specify which day you prefer.
Message from Bazaar Chairmen
As co-chairmen of this year’s Bazaar, we are extremely grateful to everyone who made donations to
our Wish List. As many of you know, this event is our largest fund-raiser of the year and vital to us meeting our
annual budget. As we make final preparations for the big weekend, we give special thanks to our Bazaar
Planning Committee. They have worked diligently to make this 60th anniversary a very special event. The
Ladies Society has worked overtime on the food preparations, which have been underway for months. You
and all of the volunteers that work so hard are greatly appreciated.
This year’s event will feature all of your favorite foods and activities, plus music on our outdoor stage
both Friday and Saturday evenings. We well have additional dance performances, more games and activities
for the kids, additional vendors, cooking demonstrations and the best prizes ever for our raffle drawing. The
Church and hall will be decorated and bathed in special lighting both inside and out to highlight this event.
Please bring your family and friends, we are sure you will have a great time and also support St.
Vartan Church.
Sincerely,
Zaven Kanneian and Pete Barsamian
St. Vartan Church—October 2012
Sun
7
Morning Service
9:30 am
Divine Liturgy &
Sunday School 10
am
14
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
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6
Bazaar Workday
Sarma 9 am
Bazaar Workday
box sarma and
boorma, prepare
shish kebab 9 am
8
9
Columbus Day
10
BAZAAAR
5:30—midnight
BAZAAR
Noon—
midnight
11
12
13
Parish Council
Meeting 6:30
pm
15
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Morning Service
9:30 am
Divine Liturgy &
Sunday School 10
am
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Morning Service
9:30 am
Divine Liturgy &
Sunday School 10
am
ANNIVERSARY
BANQUET 12:00
noon
28
Save the Date
Halloween
Morning Service
9:30 am
Divine Liturgy &
Sunday School 10
am
Discovery of the
Holy Cross
WANTED
People to help make Sarma – Yalanchi For the Church Bazaar
Wednesday Oct. 3, 2012 9:00 AM
SAVE THE DATE
Your Church Needs Your Help
Any Questions, Call Margaret
Sherinian 925-846-7067
We Will Serve Bar-B-Qued Hamburgers
Please Bring A Side Dish To Share
Bazaar Workdays
Oct. 3, 2012 - 9 am
Roll Sarma
Oct. 4, 2012 - 9 am
Plate & Box Sarma,
Prepare Shish Kebab,
Box Boorma
The Voice Newsletter is published once a month by St. Vartan Armenian Church
650 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA. 94610, Phone (510)893-1671, Fax: (510) 893-2102
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stvartanoakland.org
The deadline for all articles is the fifteenth of each month.
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate
Rev. Fr. Hovel Ohanyan, Parish Priest and President of All Church Organizations
Parish Council Chair: Jack Papazian Jr.
Parish Council Treasurer: Anto Cingoz
Parish Assembly Chair: Don Manoogian
Choir Director: Beverly Nalbandian
Organist: Virginia Madajian, Ida Mazmanian, A. Rodriguez
ACYO Chair: Tamar Tatoian
Sunday School Superintendent: John Eknoian
Ladies Society Co-chairs: Suzanne Abnous and Suzanne Vasgerdsian
Athletic Committee Chair: Mike Boloyan
Cultural Society Chair: Liz Ojakian
Club Hye Chair: Paul Dermenjian
Hokejosh: Nora Hanoian and Pat Barsamian
Church Maintenance: Vartan Hovsepian, Jim Taylor
Newsletter Editors: Arlene Hovsepian and Rachel Harger
Wedding Coordinator: Carol Rustigian
Church Secretary: Rachel Harger
Altar Flowers: Diana Toomajian and Sue Barsamian
Church Custodian: Wartkes Hagopian