We Remember Hrant
2018-01-21 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Hye Cafe!
2018-04-06 18:15 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us for fellowship and delicious Armenian food!

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m.
Reservations may be made for parties of 6 or more by calling the church office at
617-923-8860 no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 5th.
Volunteers appreciated and welcome on Thursday night, April 5th.
for Hye Café preparations! For more information please contact
Linda Sahagian at 617-407-6600 or at hyelinda65@aol.com.
Hye Café began in September 2004, with the intention of bringing families and parishioners together monthly for a night of food, fellowship and fun. It has continued to grow and thrive, becoming a permanent and popular fixture in our parish life. The casual setting makes it easy to dine in and enjoy time with family and friends. Take-out is also available.

St. James Erebuni Armenian School 30th Anniversary Gala
2018-05-12 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
St. James Erebuni School is commemorating its 30th anniversary. School founders, alumni, teachers, parents and community representatives are expected to attend the elegant gala event.
Festivities include a cocktail hour with abundance of Armenian appetizers, followed by dinner, program and dance. Entertainment is by the very talented singer Zaruhi Babayan from Armenia along with DJ Rams. It is open to the community.
To purchase tickets please call 781-435-6373, email erebuniarmenianschool@gmail.com or order online atwww.stjameserebunischool.org.

Hye Cafe!
2018-05-18 18:15 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us for fellowship and delicious Armenian food, including kebab, falafel, and more!
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m.
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, May 17.
Volunteers appreciated and welcome on Thursday night, May 17
for Hye Café preparations! For more information please contact Linda Sahagian at 617-407-6600 or at hyelinda65@aol.com.
Hye Café began in September 2004, with the intention of bringing families and parishioners together monthly for a night of food, fellowship and fun. It has continued to grow and thrive, becoming a permanent and popular fixture in our parish life. The casual setting makes it easy to dine in and enjoy time with family and friends. Take-out is also available.

40-Day Memorial for Fr. Dajad Davidian
2018-09-09 12:30 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
All are welcome to join us on Sunday, September 9th, as we observe the traditional 40-Day Karasoonk for our former pastor, Fr. Dajad Davidian. The Requiem Service (hokihankist) will take place immediately following Divine Liturgy. A special memorial fellowship will follow in the Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center's Keljik Hall. Read a tribute to Fr. Dajad by Fr. Karekin Kasparian, printed in the Armenian Mirror-Spectator earlier this week.
Most Diocesan parishes will offer requiem prayers on Sunday, August 26th. Due to the scheduling of our Holy Land Pilgrimage, and to give all our parishioners the opportunity to attend, we have scheduled the service and fellowship for Sunday, September 9th.

Homecoming Celebration!
2018-09-16 12:30 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
ALL ARE WELCOME! HOMECOMING CELEBRATION & BREAKFAST!
Homecoming Celebration following church services - bounce houses, food, and fun! Breakfast with soujoukh & eggs, and more! All parishioners are welcome to attend.

ACYOA Juniors Open House
2018-09-23 12:30 - 13:30 | MA
All youth ages 13-18 are welcome to join!
Come and learn about the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America, and our youth activities at St. James.
Snacks will be provided - new and existing members can register for the coming year.

Men's Club Monthly Dinner Meeting - Family Night
2018-10-01 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, October 1, 2018
FAMILY NIGHT
Speaker: Alex Cohen - "The Costco Story"
On Monday, October 1, 2018 there will be a St James Armenian Church Men's Club dinner meeting at the St James Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center in Watertown, MA. This meeting will be a Family Night. In addition to our regular members and attendees, we invite wives and children who are teenagers and older. The speaker will be Alex Cohen, marketing representative for Costco Wholesale. The title of Alex's presentation will be "The Costco Story". He will discuss the history of Costco including marketing strategies, Costco Business Centers, the development of the Kirkland Signature brand, Costco expansion into international markets, and Costco grocery on-line sales.
Alex has been married for 32 years and is the father of two daughters, 29 and 21 years old. He is a graduate of Sharon High School, Springfield Community College, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. In addition to his 27 years at Costco Wholesale, Alex has also been employed by Allied Aerospace and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
This St James Men's Club Family Night dinner meeting will begin with a social hour and mezza at 6:15 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM.
Mezza and Losh Kebab & Kheyma Dinner $16/person
Families Invited

St. James Armenian Church
Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center – Keljik Hall
465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA

Men's Club Monthly Dinner Meeting
2019-01-07 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 7, 2019
Guest Speaker Jeanmarie Papelian
Executive Director, Armenia Tree Project
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner
Social Hour (mezza) 6:15 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
$17 per person
St. James Armenian Church
Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center – Keljik Hall
465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA
LADIES WELCOME

Hye Cafe
2019-02-01 18:15 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us for fellowship and delicious Armenian food, including kebab, falafel, and more!
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.
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 31st.
Volunteers appreciated and welcome on Thursday night, January 31st
for Hye Café preparations! For more information please contact Linda Sahagian at 617-407-6600 or at hyelinda65@aol.com.
Hye Café began in September 2004, with the intention of bringing families and parishioners together monthly for a night of food, fellowship and fun. It has continued to grow and thrive, becoming a permanent and popular fixture in our parish life. The casual setting makes it easy to dine in and enjoy time with family and friends. Take-out is also available.

Feast of St. Vartan the Warrior and His Companions (Vartanantz)
2019-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us for Morning Service at 10:00am.

Poon Paregentan Celebration
2019-03-03 12:30 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join family and friends for our day of “good living” -
an Armenian style Mardi Gras - before the Fast of Great Lent!
CARNIVAL FOOD & COTTON CANDY
CARNIVAL GAMES
ARTS & CRAFTS
MASK DECORATING
- COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION -
Hosted by the St. James Sunday School. All are welcome.
465 Mount Auburn St. Watertown, MA 02472

Real Life. Real Issues. A Four Session Bioethics Course
2019-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-03-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States

Men's Club Monthly Dinner Meeting
2019-04-01 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, April 1, 2019
FATHER/DAUGHTER/SON NIGHT
Speaker: Steven Biondolillo
‘Re-Thinking Teambuilding’
The pressure on high-performance teams is as great as it has ever been. Yet, due to two critical trend lines, the ability of teams to excel is often at risk. The first trend line is the burgeoning number of individuals in the nation’s workforce who are telecommuting. People don’t see each other anymore. The second revolves around communications technology and the widespread use of email, texting, and social media, all of which promote a shallow/shorthand way of connecting. These trend lines militate against the optimum development of high performance teams, whose members need to communicate deeply, understand profoundly, and attach squarely to the team and its objectives. Biondolillo will briefly discuss these trends, explain the shortcomings of "typical team
builders," and offer a powerful yet basic solution to the challenge of building teams.
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner
Social Hour (mezza) 6:15 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
$17 per person
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
St. James Armenian Church
Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center – Keljik Hall
465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA

Real Life. Real Issues. A Four Session Bioethics Course
2019-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Due to inclement weather, the March 4th session and topic were postponed to Monday, April 8th.

117th Diocesan Assembly Gala Banquet
2019-05-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Boston Marriott Burlington, 1 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA
***CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS***
You are cordially invited to the
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
117th Diocesan Assembly
GALA BANQUET
V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan, Primate, Presiding
Honoring Diocesan Award Recipients
ARMENIANS OF THE YEAR
Edward (of Blessed Memory) and Nancy Guleserian, and children Kristine and Michael
FRIEND OF THE ARMENIANS
Dr. Helen Evans
Hosted by St. James Armenian Church
Friday, May 3, 2019
Celebration Ballroom
Boston Marriott Burlington
7 PM | Cocktail Hour
8 PM | Dinner & Program
$125 per person
Advance Reservations Only
Deadline for Reservations - April 25, 2019.

Women of Wonder (WOW) Luncheon
2019-05-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Boston Marriott Burlington, 1 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA
Women of Wonder (WOW) Appreciation Luncheon
Honoring St. James Armenian Church parishioners and Women's Guild members
RUTH HARUTUNIAN
AND
HRIPSIME PARSEKIAN
for their many years of dedication and service.
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019
12 NOON
BOSTON MARRIOTT BURLINGTON
1 Burlington Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01803
$50 per person
Tickets must be purchased by April 30th and will not be available at the door.
***CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE***
Tickets may be purchased online or by sending a check (payable to "WGCC") to St. James.

Men's Club Monthly Dinner Meeting
2019-05-06 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, May 6, 2019
The speaker will be Dick Flavin, an American poet known as the poet laureate of the Boston Red Sox. He is also the team's public address announcer and a former journalist, TV commentator, and playwright.
Flavin was born in Boston and grew up in Quincy, MA. He became the press spokesman for the Massachusetts State Democratic Committee in 1963 and a speechwriter for several politicians, including Ted Kennedy. He went on to become press secretary for the president of the Massachusetts Senate and, in 1967, for the successful campaign of Kevin White for Mayor of Boston. In 1970, Flavin left politics for reporting. He became political editor and reporter for WNAC-TV in Boston before moving to WBZ-TV in 1973 where he spent 14 years as a commentator. It was while at WBZ that he was nominated for 14 New England Regional Emmy Awards, winning 7 times. His work as a broadcaster was honored in 2011 with his induction into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
On the creative side, Flavin's one-man play, According to Tip, was produced at Boston's Repertory Theatre in 2008. The play captured both the public and private life of Tip O'Neill, the Democratic Speaker of the US House of Representatives. It was awarded "Best New Play of the Year" by the critics and writers that make up the Independent Reviewers of new England.
Most notably, Dick Flavin is the New York Times bestselling author of Red Sox Rhymes: Verses and Curses, a collection of 64 humorous and nostalgic poems celebrating the Boston Red Sox.
Losh Kebab and Kheyma Dinner
Social Hour (mezza) 6:15 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
$17 per person
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
LADIES INVITED
St. James Armenian Church
Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center – Keljik Hall
465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown MA

Annual Armenian Festival!
2019-06-09 12:00 - 17:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us on Sunday, June 9th for the St. James Annual Armenian Festival!
12:00 – 5:00 pm – Rain or Shine!
For full details, visit
www.stjameswatertown.org/festival

1st Annual ACYOA Bishop's 5K Run/Walk
2019-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | 2200
***PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE - SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD***
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
The third ACYOA Bishop's 5K Run/Walk of the summer will be now be held on June 23, 2019 at Arsenal Park in Watertown, MA. Registration will begin at 1:00 PM with the race beginning at 2:00 PM. Do you have what it takes to race with our Primate??
For those not familiar with 5K's, a 5K is the equivalent of 3 miles. This event is open to everyone of ALL ages. You are free to run, walk, skip, or hop the 5K. Whatever works for you!
As Primate of the Eastern Diocese, Bishop Daniel Findikyan envisioned the Bishop's 5K Run/Walk as a way to promote physical and spiritual health. All proceeds from the 5K will go towards developing future ACYOA programs and ministries.

St. James Red Sox Outing
2019-07-15 19:10 - 22:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us for a night at Fenway Park! We have reserved group seats on Monday, July 15th, when the Boston Red Sox face the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:10pm. All are welcome! Families, friends, individuals - come out for a night of St. James fellowship and fun. Tickets are $40 per person. Seating is limited - purchase deadline is Friday, June 21st!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (Vartavar)
2019-07-28 | MA
Sunday, July 28th, is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. Referred to in Armenian as Aylagerbootyoon or Baydzaragerbootyoon, it is one of the five major feasts of the Armenian Church. The feast marks Christ's appearance with a resplendent countenance to three of His disciples, Peter, John, and James, on the holy mountain of Galilee, also known as Mount Tabor. In Armenia, it is also known as Vartavar (the Festival of Roses) after the old pagan feast, which it replaced.
Read 8 Things to Know about the Transfiguration
Download the Transfiguration iBook prepared by the Eastern Diocese.

Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Asdvadzadzin)
2019-08-18 | MA
The Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God (Asdvadzadzin), one of the five major feasts of the Armenian Church, falls on Sunday, August 18th this year. This Feast commemorates the bodily ascent of the Virgin Mary (her assumption) into heaven by her son Jesus Christ after her death. Divine Liturgy will begin at 10:00am, followed by the Blessing of Grapes Service.
In accordance with the canons of the Armenian Church, Requiem Services may not be performed on the five major feast days of the Armenian Church. Requests for Requiem Services may be made for the following Sunday, August 25th.
The Blessing of Grapes Service will take place on Sunday, August 18th, following Divine Liturgy. As always, grapes will be needed for the service, and donations for this purpose 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.

St. James Men's Club and Trinity Men's Union Joint Dinner Meeting
2019-09-09 18:15 - 21:00 | Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA, United States
The Trinity Men's Union of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater Boston and the St. James Men's Club of St. James Armenian Apostolic Church are pleased to have Duncan White as their Guest Speaker at their joint dinner meeting, hosted by the Trinity Men's Union, on Monday, September 9, 2019.
Dr. White, an award-winning journalist and academic is Assistant Director of Studies in History and Literature at Harvard University and a lead book reviewer for the Daily Telegraph. His talk will focus on "Writers on the Front Line of the Cold War," and his newly-published book, Cold Warriors: Writers Who Waged the Literary Cold War.
Cold Warriors
In the Cold War, literature was a battleground and books were weapons. Publishing the right story at the right time could make you a hero; writing the wrong story in the wrong place could get you shot. Novels and poems could win hearts and minds of those caught between the competing creeds of capitalism and communism, and vast propaganda operations were initiated to ensure the right books got to the right readers and that the wrong books were kept out of circulation. So seriously was literature taken that the clandestine intelligence services of America, Britain and the Soviet Union all had agents dedicated to its exploitation as cultural warfare.
Drawing on archival research, the latest declassified intelligence files, and a deep understanding of the lives and works of writers of the period, Cold Warriors is the first definitive account of its kind. Author Duncan White vividly chronicles how this ferocious intellectual struggle was waged on both sides of the Iron Curtain. That the stakes were high as the world stood on the brink of nuclear destruction is well-known; what is less well understood is just how important writers were as players in the game.
Cold Warriors focuses on five major writers - George Orwell, Stephen Spender, Mary McCarthy, Graham Greene, and Andrei Sinyavsky - but the full cast includes a dazzling array of literary giants.
Some of the many highlights of the book include:

Ernest Hemingway leading a band of guerrilla fighters in the march on Paris during the Second World War;
George Orwell trying to get Animal Farm published in wartime London, little realizing an undercover KGB agent was pressuring publishers to reject the book;
Anna Akhmatova refusing to bow to Stalin as he makes her the scapegoat in his Cold War purge on any writer with connections to the West;
Graham Greene, drawing on his clandestine meetings with revolutionaries in Cuba to write Our Man in Havana, a novel that anticipated the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Alexandr Solzhenitsyn taking on the Kremlin and the KGB, with the publication of Gulag Archipelago, his explosive history of the Soviet labor camps; and
John le Carre working as an M16 spy in Germany being sent to Berlin as the Wall goes up, and drawing on the experience to write The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.

Cold Warriors is a welcome reminder that writers and books can change the world.
Reservations Requested; Dinner Meeting Open to All
The dinner meeting will be held in the Charles and Nevart Talanian Cultural Hall of Holy Trinity Church of Greater Boston, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge. All are welcome to attend.
The social hour begins at 6 p.m., and dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Donation for the losh kebab and kheyma dinner is $15 per person.
RSVP is requested by September 6 by emailing David Dorian at tmuhtaac@gmail.com, or contacting the Holy Trinity Church office, 617.354.0632, office@htaac.org.

Homecoming Sunday! Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
2019-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us as we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and Homecoming Sunday!
DIVINE LITURGY begins at 10:00am.
BLESSING OF BASIL SERVICE and Antasdan (Blessing of the Four Corners of the World) immediately following.
SUNDAY SCHOOL OPENING DAY | Registration starts at 10 am. For more information contact aljalian@comcast.net or lbpurutyan@me.com.
SPECIAL EVENT! Homecoming Celebration following church services - Soujoukh & Eggs Breakfast, bounce houses, food, and fun! All parishioners are welcome to attend.

Hye Cafe - with Live Music!
2019-09-20 18:15 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Join us for fellowship and delicious Armenian food!

All are welcome to our first Hye Cafe of the season!
FEATURING LIVE ARMENIAN MUSIC!
Leon Janikian - Clarinet
Bob Raphalian - Oud
Joe Sarkisian - Drum and Vocals
Dave Ansbigian - Guitar and Vocals
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m.
Reservations may be made for parties of 6 or more by calling the church office at
617-923-8860 no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 19th.
Volunteers appreciated and welcome on Thursday night, September 19th.
for Hye Café preparations! For more information please contact
Linda Sahagian at 617-407-6600 or at hyelinda65@aol.com.
Hye Café began in September 2004, with the intention of bringing families and parishioners together monthly for a night of food, fellowship and fun. It has continued to grow and thrive, becoming a permanent and popular fixture in our parish life. The casual setting makes it easy to dine in and enjoy time with family and friends. Take-out is also available.

Women's Guild Welcome Back Gathering
2019-09-25 18:00 - 20:30 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
ST. JAMES WOMEN'S GUILD
"WELCOME BACK!" FALL GATHERING
Dinner & Workshops
$10 donation per person
RSVP to: Nancy Kassabian
Mirak Hall
Charles Mosesian Cultural & Youth Center
New members welcome!

Mesrob Mashdotz Institute - First Day of Classes
2019-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Enroll Now! Fall Semester classes begin Monday, September 30 - Are you an adult interested in learning Armenian? It's never too late! Sign up for the Mesrob Mashdotz Institute Western Armenian Language Classes, now in its 38th year. Classes held Monday OR Wednesday nights from 7-9pm. Please e-mail Annie Chekijian for further details.
