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The Eastern Diocese’s Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center and the Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of the Eastern U.S. will co-sponsor a panel discussion on “Ancient Monasticism in the Third Century,” on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Please note the venue: the Mor Aphrem Center of the Syriac Archdiocese (55 West Midland Ave., Paramus, NJ). Panelists will include Syriac Abp. Dionysius John Kawak and Diocesan Primate Bp. Daniel Findikyan. The event is part of the Zohrab Center’s fall 2019 series on Monasticism. Click on the links to read more on the Zohrab Center’s website and to view a flyer. For transportation from the Diocesan Center in New York to the Mor Aphrem Center in Paramus, contact the Zohrab Center via e-mail, or call (212) 686-0710.

The Women’s Guild of St. David Church of Boca Raton, FL, will hold its annual Christmas Luncheon & Fashion Show on Saturday, Dec. 7, 12:30-4:30 p.m., at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort (2096 NE 2nd St., Deerfield Beach). RSVP by Nov. 29 to Diane Azarian (401) 556-3886, or the church office (561) 994-2335.

The Women’s Guild of St. David Church of Boca Raton, FL, will host a Thanksgiving luncheon welcoming Fr. Gomidas Zohrabian and his family on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 12:30 p.m. (following badarak) in the church hall (2300 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton). For information, contact Mary Demir at (248) 766-7636, or the church office (561) 994-2335.

St. David Church of Boca Raton, FL, will hold its annual New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. in the church’s Mardigian Hall (2300 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton). Featuring the Harut Hagopian band. To reserve tickets,  contact Armen Melkonian at (954) 421-1233, or the church office (561) 994-2335. Click the link to view a flyer.

St. James Church of Watertown, MA, will mark its Name Day and 88th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 15., at 12:30 p.m. (following badarak, which begins 10 a.m.), at the church facility (465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown). The day will also honor Hripsime Parsekian and Leslie Cristello as parishioners of the year. Advance reservations required; click on the links for information and to purchase tickets.