Feast of the Assumption and Blessing of Grapes
2025-08-17 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
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FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION AND BLESSING OF GRAPES
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
The Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God (Asdvadzadzin), one of the five major feasts of the Armenian Church, commemorates the bodily ascent of the Virgin Mary (assumption) into heaven by her son Jesus Christ after her death.
Divine Liturgy will begin at 10:00 am, followed by the Blessing of Grapes Service. Donations of grapes for the service are gratefully accepted. Those who wish to make a donation are asked to contact the church office.
Why do we bless grapes? Read more about this feast day on our website.
In accordance with the canons of the Armenian Church, Requiem Services will not be performed on this day. Requests for Requiem Services may be made for the following Sunday, August 24.

Men's Club Joint Meeting at Holy Trinity
2025-09-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
JOINT MEN'S CLUB MEETING AT HOLY TRINITY
Our Men's Club is kicking off their monthly gatherings on Monday, September 8 with a joint meeting together with the Trinity Men's Union, held at Holy Trinity Church. Featuring guest speaker John Garabedian, broadcasting legend and radio personality with more than 60 years experience. View flyer.
Appetizers at 5:45 pm, dinner at 6:45 pm.
Open to the community; RSVP highly encouraged to the Holy Trinity office at 617.354.0632 or via e-mail.

St. James Hye Cafe
2025-09-12 18:30 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Save the date and join us for the first Hye Cafe of the season featuring delicious Armenian food, fellowship, and live music! Doors open at 6:15pm – Kitchen opens at 6:30pm.
Table reservations for parties of 6 or more may be made by calling the Church office at 617.923.8860 no later than 4pm on Thursday, September 11th.

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
2025-09-14 10:00 - 12:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
HOMECOMING CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, the Divine Liturgy is marked with an "antasdan" service (blessing of the fields) during which the processional cross is adorned with basil (a symbol of royalty and of the living cross) and the four corners of the church are blessed as a symbol for all the world.

Homecoming Celebration & Parish Organization Fair
2025-09-14 12:30 - 13:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us on Sunday, September 14th for a special Homecoming Celebration & Parish Organization Fair!
Learn more about our parish organizations.
Register for Sunday School & our Armenian Schools.
Lunch and sweet treats will be served.
Activities for children.
Watch the Patriots game!
All are welcome. Immediately following Church services.

Little Saints Gathering
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join our Little Saints! The next gathering will take place on Saturday, September 20th at 10 am! All children birth through age 4 are welcome to attend with a parent or grandparent.
This ministry is designed to bring our youngest children into our churches so that they become familiar with the sights and sounds of the Church Sanctuary before entering Sunday School, and to have parents participate while getting to know one another in order to build relationships and foster community.
Gatherings include open play, a craft, circle time with an object lesson, and a trip to the Sanctuary.
Click here to register and RSVP (new and returning families.)

Men's Club Joint Meeting with Ernie Boch, Jr.
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
JOINT MEN'S CLUB MEETING AT ST. JAMES
Monday, October 6 - Men's Club Monthly Dinner and Fellowship - Joint meeting with Trinity TMU, held at St. James. Welcoming special guest and speaker Ernie Boch, Jr. to St. James. View flyer.
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner. $25 per person.
6:15 pm Mezze & Social Hour
7pm Dinner
7:30 pm Speaker
Open to the community, all are welcome!

78th Annual St. James Bazaar!
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-18 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Save the Date and join us for our 78th Annual Bazaar, October 17-8!
Featuring delicious Armenian food, fabulous delicacies and pastries, silent auction, booths and vendors, raffles, and more! We hope to see you there!
Click to view Bazaar flyer.
View our Bazaar page for full details
www.stjameswatertown.org/bazaar

Little Saints Gathering
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join our Little Saints! The next gathering will take place on Saturday, October 25th at 10 am! All children birth through age 4 are welcome to attend with a parent or grandparent.
This ministry is designed to bring our youngest children into our churches so that they become familiar with the sights and sounds of the Church Sanctuary before entering Sunday School, and to have parents participate while getting to know one another in order to build relationships and foster community.
Gatherings include open play, a craft, circle time with an object lesson, and a trip to the Sanctuary.
Click here to register and RSVP (new and returning families.)

Men's Club Monthly Dinner & Gathering
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
MEN'S CLUB MONTHLY DINNER & FELLOWSHIP
With Guest Speaker, Sportswriter Steve Buckley. Steve Buckley has been a sportswriter for more than 45 years, and has been a columnist with The Athletic since 2018. Prior to that he was a columnist with the Boston Herald for 23 years. For many years he was a co-host on “The Big Show” on WEEI, as well as co-hosting “The Baseball Show” on NBC Sports Boston. View flyer.
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner. $25 per person.
6:15 pm Mezze & Social Hour
7pm Dinner
7:30 pm Speaker
Open to the community, all are welcome!

Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser
2025-11-08 11:00 - 16:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
All are welcome! The St. James ACYOA Seniors are hosting a Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, November 8th at 11 am. Proceeds from the event will support the 2026 ACYOA Senior General Assembly and Sports Weekend, hosted next year by our chapter.
Register your team! Teams of 4 people are welcome, co-ed, ages 16 and up. Alumni are welcome to join! Individuals can also register and be placed on a team. $25 per person.
Register online here.
View flyer.

St. James Hye Cafe
2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Save the date and join for Hye Cafe, featuring delicious Armenian food, fellowship, and live music!
Doors open at 6:15pm – Kitchen opens at 6:30pm.
Table reservations for parties of 6 or more may be made by calling the Church office at 617.923.8860 no later than 4pm on Thursday, November 13th.

POSTPONED - Town Hall Meeting
2025-11-16 13:30 - 14:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
***Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Town Hall Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, November 16, has been postponed until Sunday, January 25, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change and we appreciate your understanding. We look forward to gathering together in January - please save the date. ***
Parishioners are invited to an open Town Hall meeting on Sunday, November 16th at 1:30pm in the Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center’s Keljik Hall. Join us to hear about recent updates, and share feedback as we vision and plan for the future of our parish together. Your insight and questions are essential as we look ahead to the 100th anniversary of our St. James parish, and beyond.

Women's Guild Dinner Meeting
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Thursday, November 20 - Women of all ages are welcome to join our November meeting, welcoming Sarah Stites, the AYO Program Director of the Fund for Armenian Relief. Sarah will give updates on new fundraising projects in Armenia. Potluck dinner; no charge. Please RSVP to Laura Bresnee and include the dish you plan to bring.

Family Day Thanksgiving Luncheon
2025-11-23 12:30 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
All are invited to join us for our annual Family Day Thanksgiving Luncheon, hosted by the ACYOA! Let's give thanks together as a Church family. View flyer. Advance paid reservation only. Reservations may be made online or in the church office by Wednesday, November 19.
Click here to purchase tickets.

Men's Club Monthly Dinner & Gathering
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
MEN'S CLUB MONTHLY DINNER & FELLOWSHIP
With Guest Speaker, Author Nancy Kricorian. Nancy Kricorian, born and raised in Watertown, is the author of four novels about post-genocide Armenian diaspora experience, including Zabelle, which was translated into seven languages, was adapted as a play, and has been continuously in print since 1998. Her latest novel The Burning Heart of the World is focused on Armenians of Beirut before, during, and after the Lebanese Civil War. View flyer.
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner. $25 per person.
6:15 pm Mezze & Social Hour
7pm Dinner
7:30 pm Speaker
Open to the community, all are welcome!

Women's Guild Christmas Dinner & Outreach
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Women's Guild Christmas Dinner & Outreach. All women of St. James are welcome to attend! Join us for a night of Christmas celebration and outreach, as we fill stockings full of gifts to donate to the Watertown Food Pantry. View flyer for full details.
RSVP requested to Laura Bresnee (info listed on flyer.)

Children's Christmas Party
2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Friday, December 5 - St. James Children's Christmas Party! Christmas activities, dinner, Christmas treats, and more! For children of all ages and parents - not a drop-off event. 5:30-7:30 pm. Click here to RSVP.

Hallmark Movie Night!
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Saturday, December 6 | Hallmark Movie Night! View flyer for full details.
Please RSVP to Yn. Natasha for planning purposes (contact info on flyer.)

Christmas Pageant
2025-12-07 12:30 - 13:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Sunday School Christmas Pageant & Celebration. See the Nativity story come to life in a beautiful program presented by our Sunday School. Fellowship to follow. Immediately following Church services at approximately 12:45 pm.

94th Anniversary Name Day Celebration
2025-12-14 12:30 - 15:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Sunday, December 14 - 94th Anniversary Name Day Celebration. Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate, presiding.
St. James Armenian Church cordially invites you and your family to our annual
NAME DAY BANQUET
celebrating the 94th Anniversary of our parish
His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate
Presiding
Recognizing Service Award Recipients
St. James Choir Members
and
Sunny Boghosian
Sunday, December 14, 2025
10 am Divine Liturgy
Name Day Banquet to follow. Keljik Hall.
St. James’ Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center
Roasted Statler chicken dinner, with mezza, salad & dessert.
Veegan/Vegetarian meals available upon advance request.
$50 per person. $20 for children 12 and under.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE TICKETS

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2025-12-24 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Join us for an evening of prayer, music, and the light of our Lord, including the celebration of the Feast of St. Stephen, the First Deacon and Martyr. Reception to follow. All are welcome. 6:30 pm Musical Prelude. Service (in English) at 7 pm.

Blessing of Pomegranates
2026-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Sunday, January 4
Divine Liturgy | 10:00 am
Blessing of Pomegranates immediately following
Blessed pomegranates will be distributed to the faithful to take home.

In Armenian tradition, the pomegranate as a national symbol reflects the meaning of life, prosperity and abundance. The Pomegranate is considered by many faith traditions to be the fruit of the tree of knowledge and a symbol of abundance and life. A popular belief is that each one contains 365 seeds, corresponding to the number of days in a year, symbolizing new life in Christ and the New Year.
In Christianity, the pomegranate symbolizes the diversity of God’s grace, the Church. Just as the seeds of the pomegranate are separated by thin membranes yet held tightly together, in the same way the Christian Church holds all Christians around the world together in Christ’s love; though they are separate, they are not divided. Thus the pomegranate shows unity in diversity.

Jrakalooyts - Eve of the Feast of the Nativity
2026-01-05 17:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH
EVE OF THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY
AND BAPTISM OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (Jrakalooyts)
Evening Service and Reading of Scriptures
(in Armenian) 5:30 PM
Readings by St. Sahag & St. Mesrob
Armenian School students & ACYOA members
Divine Liturgy 6:30 PM
Home Blessing and Reception to follow. All are welcome.

Feast of the Nativity and Baptism of Our Lord
2026-01-06 10:00 - 12:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6TH
FEAST OF THE NATIVITY AND BAPTISM
OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Morning Service 8:00 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM
Blessing of Water in Remembrance
of Our Lord’s Baptism
Reception to follow.

St. James Hye Cafe
2026-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Save the date and join for Hye Cafe, featuring delicious Armenian food, fellowship, and live Armenian music!
Doors open at 6:15pm – Kitchen opens at 6:30pm.
Table reservations for parties of 6 or more may be made by calling the Church office at 617.923.8860 no later than 4pm on Thursday, January 8th.

Men's Club Monthly Dinner & Fellowship
2026-01-12 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
All are welcome to a joint gathering of the St. James Men's Club and the Knights of Vartan. With guest speaker Raffi Barsamian. Having recently spent the past year living in Jerusalem, Raffi will share his reflections on life in the Armenian Quarter, the history of the Armenian presence in the city, and the current political climate.
6:45 pm Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner. Speaker to follow. $25 per person. All are welcome.

Women's Guild Dinner Meeting & Service Project
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Thursday, January 15 - Women of all ages are welcome! Join us for our January gathering, which will include dinner and a service project.
We will partner up with St. James Cares to prepare shelf-stable soup kits for donation to the Watertown Food Pantry.
$20 per person. Please RSVP to Laura Bresnee (information can be found in the flyer.)

Fitness Class Fundraiser
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
All are welcome! The ACYOA Seniors are hosting a Group Fitness Class Fundraiser on Wed, January 21st to benefit the 2026 ACYOA Seniors Sports Weekend. The class will be led by Certified Personal Trainer Anastasia Bohajian. Join us for a beginner friendly workout open to all fitness levels!
This fundraiser will take place in the Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center’s Keljik Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Class begins at 7 pm. Open to all, ages 16+. A waiver must be signed in person prior to the class.
$25 per person. Please click here to RSVP. Contact Katrena Daldalian with any questions.

Town Hall Meeting
2026-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Parishioners are invited to a Parish Town Hall meeting on Sunday, January 25th at 1:15 pm in the Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center’s Keljik Hall.
Join us to hear about recent updates, and share feedback as we vision and plan for the future of our parish together. Your insight and questions are essential as we look ahead to the 100th anniversary of our St. James parish, and beyond.
