Last Saturday, our parish was blessed with a beautiful and joy-filled celebration as we held our inaugural St. Gregory of Narek Winter Youth Concert. The evening brought together the talent, dedication, and heartfelt spirit of our young people, who offered an inspiring program of Christmas music that uplifted everyone present. We extend...
On Sunday, our Church School children came dressed as heroes and positive role models, bringing joy, laughter, and fellowship to our parish family. They had a wonderful time collecting candy and filling their bags with treats, all while sharing in the spirit of fun and community. While we do not celebrate...
On Sunday, May 18, the St. Gregory of Narek Sunday School community gathered for a heartfelt Closing Ceremony and Graduation, marking the conclusion of another blessed year of learning and faith formation. Presided over by Yn. Naira Azatyan-Sargsyan, the program honored the dedication of students, teachers, and parents alike. Every student received a...
Join us on Palm Sunday, April 13, for a joyous celebration hosted by the ACYOA, continuing a beloved tradition of ACYOA Youth Day in our Diocese. The day will feature the Opening of the Doors Service at 10:00 AM, Festive Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM, followed by a Lamb Dinner at 12:00 PM...
This past Sunday, our ACYOA Juniors held a productive planning meeting in preparation for Palm Sunday – ACYOA Day. Our youth will be hosting the Sunday Fellowship. They’ll be serving a delicious lamb dinner for just $15 per person. Stay tuned for details on how to purchase tickets online or at the door—and come out to support our...
The Christmas Tree Decorating Day & Movie Night was a wonderful evening filled with holiday cheer and community spirit. The children did an exceptional job decorating the tree, adding their personal touches to create a festive masterpiece. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening with pizza, popcorn, and cupcakes. With pillows and...
On Sunday, August 18th, we will host our Annual Family Fun Picnic following the Blessing of Grapes Service for the Feast of Asdvadzadzin. We will have delicious food, music, water, outdoor games for children, a Bounce House and more. Save the date, and buy your tickets now. Children 10 and under...
Join us for dinner, drinks and music at the church hall this Saturday, August 17, from 5-9pm! All young professionals are encouraged to attend. Joining us will be the ACYOA Central Council of the Eastern Diocese. Please let us know if you’re planning to join (contact Ari Terjanian at 732-306-5099...
Over Memorial Day Weekend, close to 300 ACYOA Seniors and Armenian young adults from across the Eastern Diocese gathered for the 2024 ACYOA General Assembly & Sports Weekend hosted by the St. Gregory the Illuminator ACYOA Seniors of Chicago, IL. The weekend kicked off on Friday, May 24 with the...
Yn. Naira Azatyan-Sargsyan presided over a heartfelt ceremony on May 26 to honor the dedicated Sunday School graduates: Ellena Baghdasaryan, Rouzanna Gaboyan, Khoren Gevorgyan, Arman Edilyan, Anri Edilyan, Marianna Klekchyan, Ani Manukyan, and Tatev Sargsyan. The presentation of graduation diplomas marked the culmination of over a decade of their formal Christian...