Each year, on the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord to the Temple, it is a custom in the Armenian Church for parents to bring their newly-born babies to the Temple of the Lord to present the child to God. In keeping with this tradition, we invite all parents wishing to receive a blessing for their child for a special blessing Continue Reading
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!
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. Continue Reading
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.
Monday, March 3 - Men's Club Monthly Dinner & Gathering with Guest Speaker Steve Langone, Special Assistant in Pro Scouting for the Boston Red Sox. Steve was also the Major League Advance Scout from 2013-2019, and has had a long career in baseball. Learn about the process to become a professional baseball player. 6:15 pm Mezze. 7:00 pm Dinner. $25 per Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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.
Friday, March 7 - Join us for delicious Armenian food, fellowship featuring a Lenten Menu of baked haddock, imam bayeldi, vospov kheyma, and more. Dine-in and take-out available. 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 by 4pm on Thursday, March 6.
The 2025 Parish Assembly, the annual meeting of our church, will take place on Sunday, March 9 at 1:00 pm. Elections will be held for Parish Council, Nominating and Auditing Committees. All 2024 Dues-Paid members are encouraged to attend and participate. Copies of the Annual Report book are available for dues-paid members to pick up in the Church office. To request Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
Monday, March 17 (Rescheduled Date) - 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 (contact info may be found in the flyer.)
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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.
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading