St. James Armenian Church

Men's Club Monthly Dinner Meeting
2016-03-07 18:15 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
St. James Men's Club Monthly Dinner Meeting
Speaker: Houry Panian Boyamian, M. Ed
Principal, St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School
Topic: Karnig Panian's Memoir "Goodbye Antoura"
A Memoir of the Armenian Genocide
Complete Lenten Dinner
Social Hour (Mezza) 6:15pm
Dinner 7:00pm
$15 per person
Ladies Welcome

Making Lent Meaningful: ACYOA Seniors Discussion Series
2016-02-11 19:30 - 20:30 | MA
Making Lent Meaningful
Click here for flyer.
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me." --Psalm 51:10
How does Lent change us? What can we do to make it more meaningful?
Great Lent is meant to be a meaningful and rewarding journey. It is a time to look inward, to change our routines, and remove ourselves from the distracting noises of the world.
It is a time to focus on God.
Throughout Lent we are presented with opportunities to pray, attend Church, read the Bible, fast, simplify our lives, and give to charity. Many people decide to “give up” things for Lent to help them remember that Jesus gave His life for us, but you can also “take on” doing good things, just like Jesus did.
Take a break during each week of Lent to discuss and reflect upon how our Lenten journey can bring us closer to God.
This is a discussion series for ACYOA Seniors that will take place each Thursday during Lent, from 7:30-8:30. Light refreshments will be provided.
Location will alternate between the St. James Youth Room and Holy Trinity Youth Room (145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA). Please see schedule below:
February 11 - Holy Trinity Youth Room
February 18 - St. James Youth Room
February 25 - Holy Trinity Youth Room
March 3 - St. James Youth Room
March 10 - Holy Trinity Youth Room
March 17 - St. James Youth Room
For more information, please email mderderian@sthagop.com.
We look forward to sharing our Lenten journey as together, we prepare ourselves for Easter Sunday.

Lenten Vigil Service
2016-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us Wednesdays during Great Lent for an evening vigil service.

Tsapik, Tsapik Performance
2016-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Hye Cafe
2016-01-08 18:15 - 21:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS HYE CAFE!
Join us for fellowship and delicious Armenian food, including kebab, falafel, and more!
Featuring musical entertainment by Leon Janikian (clarinet), Bob Raphalian (Violin),
Brian Ansbigian (Oud), Joe Sarkissian (drum & Vocals), and Dave Ansbigian (guitar)
Reservations for parties of 6 or more may be made by calling the Church office at 617.923.8860 no later than 5pm on Thursday, January 7th.
Volunteers appreciated and welcome on Thursday night, January 7th
for Hye Café preparations! For more information please contact Linda Sahagian at 617-407-6600 or at hyelinda65@aol.com.

Men's Club Monthly Dinner Meeting
2016-01-04 18:15 - 21:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
St. James Men’s Club Next Meeting: Monday January 4, 2016
Topic: "NOWHERE - A STORY OF EXILE"
Speaker: ANNA ASTVATSATURIAN TURCOTTE
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner
Social Hour (mezza) 6:15 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
$15 per person
LADIES WELCOME

College Student Sunday
2016-01-03 10:00 - 12:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Welcome home, college students!
Whether you are close to home or far away, you are in our thoughts throughout the year and we wish you the best of luck as you prepare to begin a new semester.
All college age students are invited to join us for Divine Liturgy at 10:00am, followed by fellowship hour. Reconnect with one another and worship with us before you head back to school.

2016 New Year's Eve Celebration
2015-12-31 20:00 - 2016-01-01 01:30 | MA
We are pleased to announce the 2016 St. James New Year's Eve Celebration, with entertainment by Arthur Apkarian and Band from Montreal!
Bring your families as we ring in the new year together!
Lavish Family Style Mezze, Dessert Buffet, Late Night Snack Table, Champagne Toast & Party Favors! Cash Bar.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2015-12-24 18:30 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
6:30pm Musical Prelude
7:00pm Candlelight Service (in English)
Reception to follow. All are welcome.

St. James Erebuni Armenian School Christmas Recital
2015-12-18 11:30 - 13:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
St. James Erebuni Armenian School students invite you to our
CHRISTMAS RECITAL
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 11:30am
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Women's Guild Christmas Celebration
2015-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
WOMEN’S GUILD OF ST. JAMES
CHRISTMAS GIVING CELEBRATION
“A SEASON OF KINDNESS”
DELICIOUS CHINESE BUFFET
BEST / FUNNIEST CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST RETURNS!
WE WILL BE MAKING GIFT BAGS FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
IN THE SPIRIT OF GABRIEL’S DAY OF KINDNESS
PLEASE BRING ONE (OR MORE IF YOU WISH) OF THE FOLLOWING FOR AGES 2-12

COLORING BOOKS
ACTIVITY BOOKS
BOARD BOOKS
BOOKS FOR AGES 2-12
CRAYONS, COLORED PENCILS, WASHABLE MARKERS
SMALL GAMES
PLAYDOUGH
CARD GAMES (UNO, ETC)
SMALL LEGO SETS
STICKERS AND STICKER BOOKS
SMALL PLAY FIGURES (POPULAR THEMES ARE PRINCESSES, MINIONS, FROZEN, PEANUTS, STAR WARS, DISNEY)
TABLETS WITH BLANK PAGES FOR DRAWING
ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW AND IN ORIGINAL PACKING
PLEASE: NO STUFFED ANIMALS, DOLLS WITH REAL HAIR , ANYTHING FABRIC, SAND KITS

$15.00 per person. Bring your friends!
RSVP by DECEMBER 10 (LATEST)– NANCY – 781-322-0029 nkass@comcast.net

St. James 84th Anniversary Name Day Celebration
2015-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
**CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE**
The Pastor and Parish Council of St. James Armenian Apostolic Church
cordially invite parishioners and friends to the
St. James 84th Anniversary Name Day Banquet and Celebration
Honoring
Raffi & Carol Yeghiayan, Parishioners of the Year

10 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Name Day Banquet to follow. Keljik Hall.
St. James’ Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center
$40 per person. $10 for children 12 and under.
R.S.V.P. by December 9, 2015.
Advanced Reservations Required. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Men's Club Monthly Dinner Meeting
2015-12-07 18:15 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
St. James Men’s Club
Next Meeting: Monday December 7, 2015
Topic: "ZEYTUN: THE ARMENIAN EAGLES' NEST"
Speaker: ARAM ARKUN, Historian
Executive Director - Tekeyan Cultural Association
Assistant Editor - Armenian Mirror Spectator
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner
Social Hour (mezza) 6:15 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
$14 per person
LADIES WELCOME

Family Movie Night - Christmas Edition!
2015-12-05 17:45 - 21:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us as we get into the Christmas spirit!
Watch movies on the big screen under the light of the Christmas tree.
Hot cocoa, popcorn, and other treats will be served.
Feel free to wear pajamas and bring sleeping bags or blankets!
Featuring:
6:15pm - A Charlie Brown Christmas
7:00pm - Elf
Doors open at 5:45pm.
Free admission. All are welcome!

Annual Family Day Thanksgiving Dinner
2015-11-22 12:30 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Hosted by the St. James ACYOA
Bring your family and join us for a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings!

Tables of 10 may be reserved with payment.
Tickets are available in the church office or during Sunday fellowship hour.
$14 for adults. $8 for ACYOA Juniors and children ages 4-12.

Sunday School Open House and Blessing of Food Drive Collection will also take place.
For more information, contact mderderian@sthagop.com.

Women's Guild Day Luncheon *Note New Date*
2015-11-15 12:30 - 14:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Women of St. James and Friends
Join Us in Celebrating Women’s Guild Day
Chicken Shish Kebab Lunch
$15 Donation. Guests always welcome!
Reservations only by November 4th.
Nancy Kassabian at nkass@comcast.net or 781.322.0029
Gail Boroyan at gboroyan@gmail.com or 978.256.5906

Blessing of Water Service
2015-11-15 10:00 - 12:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
On Thursday, November 12th, all clergy will travel to St. Vartan Cathedral to receive the Blessed Holy Muron, which was newly consecrated last month at Holy Etchmiadzin.
On Sunday, November 15th, all parishes throughout the Eastern Diocese will conduct a Blessing of the Water Service, using the newly received Holy Muron.
The service will take place immediately following divine liturgy. After the service, parishioners will have the opportunity to take some of the blessed water home. We invite all faithful to attend and participate in this special ceremony.
#VictoryMuron

Hye Cafe
2015-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
NOVEMBER HYE CAFÉ
Join us for fellowship and delicious Armenian food, including kebab, falafel, and more!
Reservations for parties of 6 or more may be made by calling the Church office at 617.923.8860 no later than 5pm on Thursday, November 12th.
Volunteers appreciated and welcome on Thursday night, November 12th
for Hye Café preparations! For more information please contact Linda Sahagian at 617-407-6600 or at hyelinda65@aol.com.

Men's Club Monthly Dinner Meeting
2015-11-02 18:15 - 21:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Featured Speaker: Peter Palandjian C.E.O., of Intercontinental Real
Estate Corporation
Topic: "Real Estate"
The social hour starts with Mezza, at 6:15 PM followed by a complete KHEYMA and LOSH KEBAB Dinner at 7:00 PM -- $14 per person.
Open to the public - LADIES WELCOME

"Aram, Aram" Film Screening
2015-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | The Regent Theater, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, 02474, United States
Join us for this one-time screening. Proceeds benefit the St. James Erebuni Armenian School. To order tickets, please call 617-935-3997 or 774-259-6263.
“ARAM, ARAM” first screened to a sold-out audience at the Los Angeles Film Festival where it was the first Armenian-themed film ever to screen at the festival in its entire 20-year history. Since then it has toured film festivals around the world, from The Golden Apricot Film Festival in Yerevan, Armenia to The Montreal Film Festival.
SYNOPSIS - Suddenly uprooted from his home, 12 year-old Lebanese Armenian boy, Aram, is sent to live with his Eastern Armenian Grandfather in “Little Armenia” in Los Angeles. Aram soon falls in with the wrong crowd as the young boy struggles to navigate the clash between old-world values and new-school Armenian identity in Little Armenia.

Consecration of the Holy Martyrs Icon
2015-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Don't miss this special ceremony! On Sunday, November 1, every Diocesan parish will hold a special ceremony in which the pastor will consecrate a replica of the Icon of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide—the original of which was unveiled last April, during the canonization service at Holy Etchmiadzin.
The Diocese had the replicas printed on canvass this summer, and every parish received its copy in August, with instructions to have it framed and prepared for display as a permanent feature of the sanctuary.
Small cards featuring the icon image will be distributed to all parishioners. A special fellowship hour will take place following Divine Liturgy, where we will show a video prepared by the Eastern Diocese.

St. James 68th Annual Bazaar
2015-10-16 11:00 - 2015-10-17 21:00 | St. James Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, 02472
JOIN US FOR OUR 68TH ANNUAL BAZAAR!
DELICIOUS ARMENIAN FOOD - FABULOUS DELICACIES AND PASTRIES -
BOOTHS AND VENDORS - APPLE RAFFLE! $100 RAFFLE - CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES!
Click here for Bazaar Flyer
Click here for full details

Joint Meeting - St. James Men's Club and Trinity Men's Union
2015-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH**
hosted by the Trinity Men's Union

6:00 p.m., Social Hour; 7:00 p.m., Dinner
Charles and Nevart Talanian Cultural Hall

Guest Speaker: Karen Guregian
Sports Reporter and New England Patriots Beat Writer for the Boston Herald. Karen has been a member of the Boston Herald sports staff since 1984, performing a variety of jobs. Since 2007, she has covered the Patriots full-time, both as the main beat writer as well as beat columnist. Read more.

Donation for the losh kebab and kheyma dinner is $15. RSVP by October 3 to tmuhtaac@gmail.com or call the Holy Trinity Church office, 617.354.0632, All are welcome to attend.

Junior Choir Rehearsal & Ice Cream Party
2015-10-04 12:30 - 13:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
All young voices ages 5-18 are invited to join our junior choir for our fall rehearsal season! Learn our sacred hymns, improve singing technique, and make friends!
Join us for our first rehearsal on Sunday, October 4 immediately following Divine Liturgy (about 12:30 pm). Rehearsal will be followed by ICE CREAM - Make Your Own Sundaes!
Led my Maestro Artur Veranian. Rehearsals will take place on Sundays this fall, immediately following Divine Liturgy and will last approximately 40 minutes.
Rehearsals will prepare youth for special participation in:

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (December 24th)
Divine Liturgy on Youth Sundays (last Sunday of the month)
Jrakalooyts Divine Liturgy on Armenian Christmas Eve (January 5th)

Contact Nicole Simmons for additional information.

St. James Book Club Meeting
2015-10-01 19:30 - 21:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
The next selection of the St. James Book Club is Everything I Never Told You by Christine Ng.
Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
Contact Yn. Natasha at aljalian@comcast.net if you would like to attend, or for more information.

Walk With Us! ABMDR Walk of Life
2015-09-26 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
Join us for the Fourth New England Walk of Life and raise funds for the Armenian Bone Marrow Registry on September 26th. Check in and registration begins at 10 AM. Walk starts at 11 AM. Starts from ACEC- 47 Nichols Ave and ends at the Town Hall with the Fair in the Square Festival.
WE ALSO ENCOURAGE ALL OUR PARISHIONERS TO JOIN THE ARMENIAN BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY’S DATABASE.
JOIN THE ST. JAMES TEAM!
FIND WALK INFORMATION HERE
THE CAUSE
Every year thousands of people die of Leukemia. In US alone every 4 minutes someone is diagnosed with Leukemia, and every 10 minutes someone dies of Leukemia. These are our children, parents, siblings, family, cousins, grandchildren, grandparents and neighbors.
Due to the unique genetic make-up of Armenians, it is nearly impossible to find suitable matches for ethnic Armenian patients within the existing international registries. As a result, thousands of Armenian lives have been lost to leukemia and other life-threatening blood disorders.
As THE registry that helps facilitate recruiting and identifying matched unrelated bone marrow donors for ethnic Armenians, ABMDR is crucial in saving these lives.
Walk of Life’s goal is to bring our community members together to fight against leukemia and life-threatening blood disorders. It helps ABMDR to save lives by:

Raising public awareness of leukemia
Recruiting donors to add to its internationally recognized Registry
Raising funds to tissue type these donors, to educate the public, and to serve patients.

(SOURCE: WWW.ABMDR.AM)

September Hye Cafe
2015-09-25 18:30 - 21:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us for food, fellowship, and more! Kebab, Kheyma, Imam Bayeldi, and other delicious specialties will be available.
Featuring:

Musical Entertainment by Bob Raphalian - Violin, Dave Ansbigian - Guitar and Vocals, Brian Ansbigian - Oud, Joe Sarkissian - Dumbeg and Vocals
Piano selections by Sadie Aznavoorian Cheshire
A slideshow from this year's St. James Pilgrimage to Armenia

Reservations are available for parties of 6 or more - call the church office at 617-923-8860 no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 24th. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers appreciated and welcome on Thursday night, September 24th for Hye Café preparations!
For more information please contact Linda Sahagian at 617-407-6600 or at hyelinda65@aol.com.

An Evening With Eric Bogosian - SOLD OUT
2015-09-14 18:15 - 21:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED.**
Men's Club and Women's Guild Joint Dinner Meeting
Featuring speaker Eric Bogosian - Actor, Playwright, Novelist
Topic: His Book "Operation Nemesis"
Social hour at 6:15pm, Dinner at 7:00pm
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner
$14 per person
Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center
Keljik Hall.
(photo by Monique Carboni)

St. James Erebuni Armenian School - Opening Day
2015-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us! We encourage all families to enroll their children in the St. James Erebuni Armenian School.
Programs are available from pre-school to 8th grade. Classes begin Saturday, September 12th and are from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Chess Lessons are also offered.
Please contact Principal Armine Manukyan at amedz@verizon.net with any questions.

Free Family Movie Night
2015-08-26 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
6:30pm - All ages invited!
Featuring the movie "Home" on the big screen!

Children are invited to bring blankets and sleeping bags - seating will also be provided. Snack and refreshments will be served.
Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center, Keljik Hall.
RSVP to Tina Kurkjian - tinakurk@yahoo.com or 781-727-3643.
