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SUMMARY:Book Club Gathering
DESCRIPTION:**Rescheduled to Wednesday\, February 4th due to snow.** \nWe are pleased to announce that our next St. James Book Club gathering will take place on Monday\, January 26 at 7pm. We will discuss The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery by Amanda Cox. For planning purposes\, please RSVP to Yn. Natasha by e-mail or text. All are welcome!
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/book-club-gathering-2/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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SUMMARY:St. James Hye Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Save the date and join for Hye Cafe\, featuring delicious Armenian food\, fellowship\, and live Armenian music! \nDoors open at 6:15pm – Kitchen opens at 6:30pm. \nTable 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 5th.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/st-james-hye-cafe-4/
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SUMMARY:Vartanantz Community Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Thurs\, February 12 - Community Commemoration of the Feast of Sts. Vartanantz. This year's gathering will be held at St. James\, with the participation of the Boston Area Armenian Churches\, and the Knights and Daughters of Vartan Ararat Lodge and Arpie Otyag. \n6:30 pm Vespers Service\, followed by a special musical program on the occasion of the 110th Anniversary of the Knights of Vartan. Dn. Asatur Baljyan\, Choir Director. Traditional Harissa Dinner & Reception to follow. \nView flyer here. Open to the public. All are welcome.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/vartanantz-community-commemoration/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
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SUMMARY:Soup Lunch Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Warm up on a winter day with Madzoon (yogurt) Kufta Soup\, boreg\, and a sweet treat for $10 per person. \nHosted by the St. James Craft Group - all proceeds will help offset expenses for their parish winter outreach effort. \nImmediately following Church services\, prior to the Town Hall Meeting. All are welcome.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/soup-lunch-fundraiser/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Lenten Vigil Service & Lenten Dinners
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLenten Dinners will once again be held each Wednesday beginning at 6 pm\, prior to the Lenten Service. A $10 donation is requested.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/weekly-lenten-vigil-service-lenten-dinners/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Guild February Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Women of all ages are invited to become members of our St. James Women's Guild! Join us for our February gathering. Please RSVP to Laura Bresnee.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/womens-guild-february-meeting/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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SUMMARY:Khash Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a traditional Armenian Khash breakfast! Khash is a hearty bone-broth style soup\, served with crispy lavash\, garlic\, salt\, and more. Due to the long process involved in its preparation\, fellowship gatherings around the khash table are also part of the tradition. All are welcome. View flyer. \nAdvance reservations are required by February 14th. $75 per person\, includes khash\, continental breakfast\, and dessert. Please RSVP online at this link or in the Church office.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/khash-breakfast/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T123000
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SUMMARY:Blessing of Children Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn keeping with this tradition\, we invite all parents wishing to receive a blessing for their child for a special blessing immediately following church services. \nAll are welcome to take part in this ancient and meaningful tradition. Please RSVP to Tina Panian.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/blessing-of-children-service/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Lenten Vigil Service & Lenten Dinners
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLenten Dinners will once again be held each Wednesday beginning at 6 pm\, prior to the Lenten Service. A $10 donation is requested.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/weekly-lenten-vigil-service-lenten-dinners/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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SUMMARY:Real Life. Real Issues. A Bioethics Course
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATES - We are pleased to announce the return of our Bioethics course at St. James. The "Real Life. Real Issues." course will be held on 3 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning February 26th. Full details to follow. All are welcome.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/real-life-real-issues-a-bioethics-course/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
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SUMMARY:St. James Kids Gathering (Ages 5-9)
DESCRIPTION:Introducing a new fellowship opportunity for parish children ages 5-9 and parents! Join us for a casual small group gathering on Friday\, February 27th from 5-7 pm. View flyer for full details. \nRSVP is required for planning purposes\, and space is limited. Please click here to RSVP.
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/st-james-kids-gathering-ages-5-9/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
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SUMMARY:Little Saints Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The next Little Saints gathering will take place on February 28th 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. \nClick here to register and RSVP (new and returning families.)
URL:https://stjameswatertown.org/event/little-saints-gathering-5/
LOCATION:St. James Armenian Church\, 465 Mt. Auburn St.\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
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