Good Friday
The events of the Holy Week were marked solemnly at St. Sarkis Church, according to the rites of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Good Friday services were observed in front of the symbolic tomb of Jesus, which was decorated by flowers donated by our parishioners. Fr. Nareg spoke on the meaning of Good Friday.
Home Blessing Box by Salt & Light
On Friday, April 19th Salt & Light Youth Group Members assembled 250 Home Blessing Boxes, which were given to parishioners on Easter Sunday, after the boxes were prepared the children participated in the Good Friday church service.
Saturday Easter Brunch
On Saturday, April 20th Suzanne & Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School hosted an Easter Brunch and Holy Communion for families with young children. After a brief church service, everyone headed downstairs to the main hall for an Easter Brunch.
There was a delicious array of breakfast items, which was prepared by our very own Yn. Annie Terterian and Mrs. Lena Felice, for attendees to enjoy.
Joelle Entertainment from Canada and some of our Saturday School students entertained the children. She was full of energy and kept the children engaged in song and dance. It was nice to see all the big smiles on everyone's face.
After her performance children took pictures with Joelle and the Easter bunny. Parents had the opportunity to purchase her CD's. A portion of the CD and DVD sales were donated to our Saturday School.
During Easter Brunch a few young ladies from our Saturday School drew beautiful scenic pictures and sold them to attendees. The girls requested the money they raised to be used towards a Summer Camp activity of their choice. Great job girls!
Special thanks to Mrs. Lena Orangian for teaching the Saturday School students various Joelle's dance moves.
Many thanks to the lovely ladies of the PTA for putting together yet another successful Easter Brunch!
There was a delicious array of breakfast items, which was prepared by our very own Yn. Annie Terterian and Mrs. Lena Felice, for attendees to enjoy.
Joelle Entertainment from Canada and some of our Saturday School students entertained the children. She was full of energy and kept the children engaged in song and dance. It was nice to see all the big smiles on everyone's face.
After her performance children took pictures with Joelle and the Easter bunny. Parents had the opportunity to purchase her CD's. A portion of the CD and DVD sales were donated to our Saturday School.
During Easter Brunch a few young ladies from our Saturday School drew beautiful scenic pictures and sold them to attendees. The girls requested the money they raised to be used towards a Summer Camp activity of their choice. Great job girls!
Special thanks to Mrs. Lena Orangian for teaching the Saturday School students various Joelle's dance moves.
Many thanks to the lovely ladies of the PTA for putting together yet another successful Easter Brunch!
Holy Saturday
Easter vigil mass was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian,Prelate, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan and Fr. Nareg Terterian.
At the end of the Divine Liturgy celebration, the parishioners lit their candles and were escorted downstairs to the main hall in a procession by the clergy, deacons & the choir members. Beautifully decorated tables were awaiting the guests, who were very pleased with the array of appetizers on display.
Delicious salmon dinner followed, the sumptuous meal impressed the attendees which was lovingly prepared and donated by Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Juliet Milian. Throughout the evening the guests enjoyed each other's company while playfully cracking the colored eggs provided in beautifully decorated baskets. To complement the meal, everyone enjoyed delicious chorague & shaabiat ( Middle Eastern dessert).
Der. Nareg thanked everyone for attending and helping to continue the tradition that had started some time ago by the Artinian family. He stressed the importance of enjoying a holiday meal with our church family members. He also appreciated the committee members led by Mrs. Haikouhi Megerian & Mrs. Zepiur Ardzivian for their efforts to ensure a splendid evening
At the end of the Divine Liturgy celebration, the parishioners lit their candles and were escorted downstairs to the main hall in a procession by the clergy, deacons & the choir members. Beautifully decorated tables were awaiting the guests, who were very pleased with the array of appetizers on display.
Delicious salmon dinner followed, the sumptuous meal impressed the attendees which was lovingly prepared and donated by Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Juliet Milian. Throughout the evening the guests enjoyed each other's company while playfully cracking the colored eggs provided in beautifully decorated baskets. To complement the meal, everyone enjoyed delicious chorague & shaabiat ( Middle Eastern dessert).
Der. Nareg thanked everyone for attending and helping to continue the tradition that had started some time ago by the Artinian family. He stressed the importance of enjoying a holiday meal with our church family members. He also appreciated the committee members led by Mrs. Haikouhi Megerian & Mrs. Zepiur Ardzivian for their efforts to ensure a splendid evening
Easter Eve Dinner
After a two year hiatus, the St. Sarkis Church Easter Eve Dinner resumed with great enthusiasm. The Ladies Guild undertook & executed the event successfully.
After attending a spiritually rich vesper service and Divine Liturgy, the congregants were escorted downstairs to the main hall in a procession by the clergy, deacons & the choir. Beautifully decorated tables were awaiting the guests, who were very pleased with the array of appetizers on display.
Delicious salmon dinner followed, the sumptuous meal impressed the attendees which was lovingly prepared and donated by Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Juliet Milian. Throughout the evening the guests enjoyed each other's company while playfully cracking the colored eggs provided in beautifully decorated baskets. To complement the meal, everyone enjoyed delicious chorague & shaabiat ( Middle Eastern dessert).
Der. Nareg thanked everyone for attending and helping to continue the tradition that had started some time ago by the Artinian family. He stressed the importance of enjoying a holiday meal with our church family members. He also appreciated the committee members led by Mrs. Haikouhi Megerian & Mrs. Zepiur Ardzivian for their efforts to ensure a splendid evening.
After attending a spiritually rich vesper service and Divine Liturgy, the congregants were escorted downstairs to the main hall in a procession by the clergy, deacons & the choir. Beautifully decorated tables were awaiting the guests, who were very pleased with the array of appetizers on display.
Delicious salmon dinner followed, the sumptuous meal impressed the attendees which was lovingly prepared and donated by Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Juliet Milian. Throughout the evening the guests enjoyed each other's company while playfully cracking the colored eggs provided in beautifully decorated baskets. To complement the meal, everyone enjoyed delicious chorague & shaabiat ( Middle Eastern dessert).
Der. Nareg thanked everyone for attending and helping to continue the tradition that had started some time ago by the Artinian family. He stressed the importance of enjoying a holiday meal with our church family members. He also appreciated the committee members led by Mrs. Haikouhi Megerian & Mrs. Zepiur Ardzivian for their efforts to ensure a splendid evening.
Sunday Easter
On Easter Sunday a large number of parishioners attended the Divine Liturgy, which was celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan and Fr. Nareg Terterian.
At the end of services the traditional Antasdan blessing took place in front of the church building and it was followed by a house blessing ceremony proceeded by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan in the main hall of the church where parishioners also received House Blessing boxes with Neshkharh, salt, water and a prayer.
At the end of services the traditional Antasdan blessing took place in front of the church building and it was followed by a house blessing ceremony proceeded by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan in the main hall of the church where parishioners also received House Blessing boxes with Neshkharh, salt, water and a prayer.