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
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.
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. 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, 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 Continue Reading
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.
Join us on Sunday, April 13 for our traditional Palm Sunday Luncheon & Program as we celebrate ACYOA Youth Day and support our parish youth. 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 Continue Reading
We encourage all faithful to join us to celebrate the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. APRIL 19 – GREAT AND HOLY SATURDAY 6:15 pm | Reading of Scriptures (Armenian School Students & ACYOA Members) 7:00 pm | Easter Eve Divine Liturgy (Jurakalooytz) Home Blessing and Reception to follow, hosted by the St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Armenian Continue Reading
We encourage all faithful to join us to celebrate the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. APRIL 20 – 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 Continue Reading
HYE CAFÉ | FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Join us for the last Hye Café of the season! Delicious Armenian Food, Fellowship, and Live Armenian Music and more. Shish, Losh, and Chicken Kebab, Baked Haddock, Imam Bayeldi and more. Live Armenian Music! Leon Janikian – clarinet, Bob Raphalian – oud Joe Sarkisian – drum and vocals, Dave Ansbigian – guitar and vocals. Continue Reading
SUNDAY, APRIL 27 PRAYER AT THE MARTYRS MONUMENT AND MADAGH BLESSING IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE Immediately Following Divine Liturgy Fr. Arakel will lead us in a Prayer for the Intercession of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. The Blessing of Madagh will follow.