75th Annual Bazaar!
2022-10-14 - 2022-10-15 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Save the Date and join us for our 75th Annual Bazaar, October 14-15! We are pleased to return to our traditional two-day Bazaar, 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

Women's Guild Dinner & Gathering
2022-11-17 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Thursday, November 17
New members of all ages welcome! Join us to gather together and celebrate a wonderful Bazaar effort! This month, Nicole Simmons will share her experiences over the past several years working with the Fuller Center for Housing in Armenia, helping people build a safe decent home for their families.
6pm | Dinner served at 6:30 pm. $20 per person.
Please RSVP to Lyn Kapilian by clicking here or call/text 978.265.7985.

An Evening of Classical Armenian Music
2022-11-18 19:00 - 22:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
AN EVENING OF CLASSICAL ARMENIAN MUSIC
Friday, November 18 - St. James presents A Classical Evening Featuring Armenian Composers - a Concert with Asatur Baljyan, Baritone and Levon Hovsepian, Piano. Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center's Keljik Hall.
7:30pm Concert | Reception to follow.
Open to the public. Complimentary Admission.

Family Day Thanksgiving Luncheon
2022-11-20 12:30 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Hosted by the St. James ACYOA. Join us for a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings!
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91st Anniversary Name Day Banquet & Celebration
2022-12-18 12:30 - 15:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
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St. James Armenian Church cordially invites you and your family to our Annual Name Day Banquet
Celebrating the 91st Anniversary of our Parish and Honoring Annie Chekijian, Berj Chekijian, Meri Demirjian, Alex Kalaydjian, Annie Kalaydjian (posthumously), Rita Meneshian and Mayda Yetimian for their decades of service to our parish Armenian Language Schools.
10 am Divine Liturgy. Name Day Banquet to follow.
Beef tenderloin dinner, with mezza, salad & dessert.
Vegetarian meals available upon advance request.
$50 per person. $20 for children 12 and under.
RSVP by December 12, 2022.
Advance Reservations Required. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2022-12-24 18:30 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Eve of the Feast of the Nativity and Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ (Jrakalooyts)
2023-01-05 | MA
EVE OF THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY AND BAPTISM OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (Jrakalooyts)
Evening Service and Reading of Scriptures (in Armenian) 6:00 PM
Readings by St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Armenian School students
Divine Liturgy 7:00 PM
Home Blessing and Reception to follow.

Feast of the Nativity and Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
2023-01-06 08:00 - 12:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Feast of the Nativity and Baptism of
Our Lord Jesus Christ
Morning Service — 8:00 A.M.
Divine Liturgy — 10:00 A.M.
Service of the Blessing of Water in remembrance of Our Lord’s Baptism

Men's Club Monthly Dinner & Fellowship
2023-04-10 18:00 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
ST. JAMES MEN’S CLUB MONTHLY DINNER & FELLOWSHIP
Guest Speaker Jason Sohigian
Executive Director of the
Armenian Museum of America
Jason has degrees from Clark University and Harvard University and he is known locally, nationally, and internationally for his volunteerism and professional work. He has served as Editor of the Armenian Weekly and most recently as Deputy Director of the Armenia Tree Project. Jason has already led several transformative initiatives at the Museum, from online programing that has continued after to the pandemic to a national campaign that raised membership to its highest level in 50 years.
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner
Social Hour (mezza) 6:15 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
$20 per person LADIES WELCOME

Hye Cafe with Live Music
2023-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us for delicious Armenian food, fellowship, and music! Shish, Losh, and Chicken Kebab, Baked Haddock, Imam Bayeldi and more. Dine-in and take-out available.
Featuring Live Armenian Music with Leon Janikian – clarinet, Bob Raphalian – oud, Joe Sarkisian – drum and vocals, and Dave Ansbigian – guitar and vocals.
Doors open at 6:15pm – Kitchen opens at 6:30pm. 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, May 4.
Volunteers welcome! The Hye Cafe crew is seeking volunteers for Thursday, May 4 (prep and set-up) and Friday, May 5 for various areas throughout Hye Cafe - grilling, kitchen, mezze, take-out, and more. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Hye Cafe Coordinator Linda Sahagian.

February Hye Cafe
2025-02-07 18:30 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us for delicious Armenian food, fellowship, and music in a casual and family friendly setting!
Shish, Losh, and Chicken Kebab, Baked Haddock, Imam Bayeldi and more. Dine-in and take-out available.
Featuring Live Armenian Music with Leon Janikian – clarinet, Bob Raphalian – oud, Jason Naroian – drum and vocals, and Dave Ansbigian – guitar.
Doors open at 6:15pm – Kitchen opens at 6:30pm.
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, February 6th.

St. James Book Club
2025-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Monday, February 24 - St. James Book Club. We are pleased to announce our next gathering! We will discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Click here to view flyer.
For planning purposes, please RSVP to Yn. Natasha. All are welcome!

Little Saints! First Gathering
2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Introducing Little Saints! This ministry is designed to bring our youngest children (birth through age 4) 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. It began at St. John Church in Michigan and has expanded to other parishes throughout the Diocese.
Gatherings will take place approximately once per month and will include open play, a craft, circle time with an object lesson, and a trip to the Sanctuary.
The first Little Saints gathering will take place on Saturday, March 1st at 10 am. All children birth through age 4 are welcome to attend with a parent.
Click here to register and RSVP.

Poon Paregentan Celebration
2025-03-02 12:30 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Sunday, March 2 - All are welcome to join a Poon Paregentan Celebration immediately following Church Services.
Traditional Armenian Harissa Lunch and Presentation by the Armenian School Students on the occasion of Sts. Vartanantz.
Dessert and additional items will also be served.
There is no charge for this event; donations are welcome in support of our Armenian School.

Lenten Vigil Service & Lenten Dinner
2025-03-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Lent is an opportunity for us to pause, reflect, and take time to return to the spiritual practices which fill our hearts with God’s presence and peace.
We invite you to join us each Wednesday during Lent at 7:00 pm for a weekly Lenten Vigil Service.

The service, a combination of the daily Peace and Rest Services, will be conducted in both Armenian and English.

Lenten Dinners are offered each week prior to the service, beginning at 6pm. Please see post for details. All are welcome.

Faith Reads Book Club Gathering
2025-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Thursday, March 6 - St. James Faith Reads. Join us during the Lenten season for a discussion of faith-centered novel The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brusnvold. View flyer.
For planning purposes, please RSVP to Yn. Natasha.

Saintly Women's Day (New England Region)
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Our St. James Women's Guild is pleased to host this year's Saintly Women's Day celebration on Saturday, March 15, commemorating St. Gayane and welcoming Rev. Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches as the guest speaker. View flyer for full details.
This gathering is open to the women of all New England area parishes. Parishes are asked to collect RSVPs as a group and submit to Women's Guild Chair Laura Bresnee. Contact info is located on the flyer.

St. James Book Club Gathering
2025-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Monday, March 16 - St. James Book Club. We are pleased to announce our next gathering! We will discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
For planning purposes, please RSVP to Yn. Natasha (contact info may be found in the flyer.)

Evening of Fellowship to Welcome Jenna Soiles
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Thursday, March 20 - All women of our St. James parish are invited to an evening of Fellowship to welcome Jenna Soiles, wife of our new Pastoral Intern Dn. Adam Bullock, and to celebrate with her as they prepare to welcome their baby boy in a few months! Please see invitation for full details.
Please RSVP to Yn. Natasha by Wednesday, March 19th via e-mail or call/text to the number on the flyer.

ACYOA Seniors New England Regional Retreat
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Saturday, March 22 - ACYOA Seniors New England Regional Retreat. Organized by the ACYOA Central Council, hosted this year by our St. James ACYOA Seniors. View flyer for full details. Register here.

Fellowship Hour in Honor of Michael Shooshan
2025-03-23 12:30 - 13:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Please join us on Sunday, March 23 to recognize longtime parishioner and volunteer Michael Shooshan for his efforts and dedication to our parish throughout the years, and to wish him well as he prepares to move out of state in the coming weeks.
Michael has given his time week after week at Tuesday Bingo for many decades, following in the footsteps of his late mother Norma. He also gives his time volunteering at and supporting many other parish events, including Hye Cafe, the Festival and Bazaar, and more.
Michael and his sister Sonya are true examples of devoted service, and they have been generous in their support of our parish for many years. We will miss their regular presence at St. James.

Prayers for Healing & Blessing of Water
2025-04-06 10:00 - 12:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
We invite faithful to take part in a special service on Sunday, April 6. Divine Liturgy will begin at 10 am, followed by the "Prayers for Healing" Service. This quiet, meditative service is an opportunity to experience and share in the power of prayer as the Body of Christ as we pray for each other, our community and for the world.

Men's Club Welcomes Harut Sassounian
2025-04-07 18:15 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Monday, April 7 - Men's Club Monthly Dinner and Fellowship with Speaker Harut Sassounian and a presentation from the Shahbazian Foundation. Harut Sassounian is a publisher, syndicated columnist, human rights activist, author, and founder of the Armenia Artsakh Fund, which has delivered a billion dollars of humanitarian aid to Armenia over the past 35 years. View flyer for full details.
6:15 pm mezze. 7 pm Dinner. $25 per person. All are welcome.

Women's Guild Dinner Meeting
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Thursday, April 10 - Women's Guild Dinner Meeting with Speaker Dr. Knarik Arkun, Director of Neuropathology and Autopsy at Tufts Medical Center, and Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Arkun will offer a presentation entitled "Heart & Brain: An Introduction to Wholesome Living."
Women of all ages are welcome.
Please RSVP to Janice Kavjian via e-mail or phone to the information on the flyer.

Private St. James Screening of "King of Kings"
2025-04-12 11:00 - 12:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Saturday, April 12 - Join us for a private showing for St. James families of the new animated motion picture "King of Kings" - The Story of Jesus, as told by Charles Dickens and seen through the eyes of a child.
Rated PG. $10 per person. Please contact Yn. Natasha with any questions.
View details and purchase tickets here.
