St. James Armenian Church

Easter Baking Sessions
2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | St. James Armenian Church, 465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
The Easter preparations continue! All are welcome to lend a hand at two baking sessions this month. Help our Women's Guild members bake manti and delicious choreg for their Easter bake sale, Easter Sunday fellowship, and other events! No prior experience necessary. Lunch will be served.

Little Saints Gathering
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00
The next Little Saints gathering will take place on March 21st at 10 am. All children birth through age 4 are welcome to attend with a parent or grandparent. Gatherings include open play, arts & crafts, a trip to the Sanctuary, and circle time in Church with an object lesson.
Click here to register and RSVP (new and returning families.)

Prayers for Healing & Blessing of Water
2026-03-22 12:00 - 12:30
We invite faithful to take part in a special service this Sunday, March 22. 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.
The Blessing of Water will follow, which will be distributed to the faithful after the service.

Weekly Lenten Vigil Service & Lenten Dinners
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday evening vigil services will take place weekly during Lent at 7:00 pm. The first service will be held on Wednesday, February 18. Services will be conducted in Armenian and English. All are welcome.
Lenten Dinners will once again be held each Wednesday beginning at 6 pm, prior to the Lenten Service. A $10 donation is requested.

Young Adult Scripture Reflection & Discussion
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30
All young adults in their 20s and 30s are welcome! Join us at 7pm in the ACYOA room to read and discuss Holy Scripture together, and share in some tea, refreshments, and fellowship. Led by Dn. Adam Bullock. RSVP requested (but not required) for planning purposes to Dn. Adam.

Palm Sunday Luncheon & Program
2026-03-29 12:30 - 15:00
Join us on Sunday, March 29 for our traditional Palm Sunday Luncheon & Program as we celebrate ACYOA Youth Day and support our parish youth. Advance reservations required - tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets may be reserved online, or in the Church office. Click to view flyer.
Advance reservations required - tickets will not be sold at the door.
Tickets may be reserved online, or in the Church office.
RESERVE ONLINE
Click here to make your Palm Sunday Luncheon reservation online.

Remembrance of the Ten Maidens Vespers Service
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00
MARCH 31 - GREAT AND HOLY TUESDAY
7:00 pm | Remembrance of the Ten Maidens Vespers Service

Remembrance of the Last Supper - Morning Service and Divine Liturgy
2026-04-02 08:30 - 11:30
APRIL 2 - GREAT AND HOLY THURSDAY
8:30 am | Morning Service
9:30 am | Divine Liturgy - Remembrance of the Last Supper
Fellowship to follow

Washing of the Feet Service (Vodunluva)
2026-04-02 18:30 - 19:30
APRIL 2 - GREAT AND HOLY THURSDAY
6:30 pm | Washing of the Feet Service (Vodunluva)

Remembrance of the Passion of Our Lord (Khavaroom)
2026-04-02 21:00 - 2026-04-03 01:00
APRIL 2 - GREAT AND HOLY THURSDAY
9:00 pm | Remembrance of the Passion of Our Lord (Khavaroom)

Remembrance of the Crucifixion of Our Lord
2026-04-03 13:00 - 14:00
APRIL 3 - GREAT AND HOLY FRIDAY
1:00 pm | Remembrance of the Crucifixion of Our Lord

Remembrance of the Burial of Our Lord
2026-04-03 19:00 - 20:00
APRIL 3 - GREAT AND HOLY FRIDAY
7:00 pm | Remembrance of the Burial of Our Lord

Children's Holy Communion and Breakfast
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:30
APRIL 4 - GREAT AND HOLY SATURDAY
9:00 am | Children's Communion Service in Church
Children's Breakfast immediately following
Entertainment, Crafts and Activities!
Complimentary Admission.

Easter Eve Divine Liturgy
2026-04-04 18:15 - 20:30
We encourage all faithful to join us to celebrate the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
APRIL 4 – GREAT AND HOLY SATURDAY
6:15 pm | Reading of Scriptures (St. James Youth)
7:00 pm | Easter Eve Divine Liturgy (Jurakalooytz)
Home Blessing and Reception to follow

Easter Sunday Divine Liturgy
2026-04-05 08:00 - 13:00
We encourage all faithful to join us to celebrate the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
APRIL 5 – HOLY EASTER SUNDAY
8:00 am | Morning Service
9:30 am | Blessing of the Four Corners of the World (Antasdan)
10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
Following Divine Liturgy, Fr. Arakel will distribute Nushkhar to all faithful in attendance.
Join us after services in the Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center - Keljik Hall for a special Easter Fellowship! All are welcome. Select items from the Women's Guild Easter Bake Sale will also be available for purchase.

St. James Hye Cafe
2026-04-10 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for delicious Armenian food, music, and fellowship! Shish, Losh, and Chicken Kebab, Baked Haddock, Imam Bayeldi and more. Featuring Live Armenian Music!
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 noon on Friday, April 10.

Men's Club Monthly Dinner & Fellowship
2026-04-13 18:15 - 20:30
Join us for the April Men's Club Dinner & Fellowship, featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Al Sacco, Jr, former NASA astronaut and current Chief Academic Officer and Provost at Olin College of Engineering. 6:15pm Mezze, 7:00pm Losh Kebab & Kheyma Dinner. $25 per person. Ladies welcome.

Women's Guild Dinner, Meeting & Elections
2026-04-16 18:30 - 21:00
Women of all ages are invited to join us on Thursday, April 16 for a delicious chicken & pilaf dinner, followed by a short meeting and elections for the Women’s Guild executive board. A brief outreach activity will also take place.
Please RSVP to Laura Bresnee by clicking here or text/call to 617.272.6263. If you are interested in running for an executive position, or wish to nominate someone, please email aljalian@comcast.net.

Mahs Preparation
2026-04-22 09:30 - 13:30
Volunteers of all ages are welcome to assist with Mahs Making on Wednesday, April 22nd beginning at 9:30 am. No prior experience necessary! Lunch will be served after the session. Please contact Leslie Cristello with any questions at 617.968.2026.

Little Saints Gathering
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00
The next Little Saints gathering will take place on May 2nd at 10 am. All children birth through age 4 are welcome to attend with a parent or grandparent. Gatherings include open play, arts & crafts, a trip to the Sanctuary, and circle time in Church with an object lesson.
Click here to register and RSVP (new and returning families.)

St. James Town Hall Meeting
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00
Parishioners are invited to a Parish Town Hall meeting on Sunday, May 17 at 1 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.

ACYOA Juniors Hye M'rtsoom Sports Weekend
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25

ACYOA Seniors General Assembly & National Sports Weekend
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25
