St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will host its annual Memorial Day picnic and food festival on Monday, May 27, on the church grounds (174 Essex Dr., Tenafly), from 12 to 6 p.m. (rain or shine). Enjoy homemade food and dessert, music, a tavloo tournament, car raffle, and activities for kids. Click here to view a flyer. For information, log onto the church website.
ACYOA Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk (New England)
PLEASE NOTE CHANGED DATE & TIME: The Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) will hold the “Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk” in the New England region on Sunday, June 23, at Arsenal Community Park in Watertown, MA, starting at 2 p.m. Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan is looking forward to running beside his flock for the full 3.1 miles. All proceeds will benefit the ACYOA for future programs and ministries. Visit the ACYOA website to register for your region or to make an online donation. Click here to view a flyer.
ACYOA Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk (Midwest)
The Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) will hold the inaugural “Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk” this June in three regions. Diocesan Primate and newly-elevated Bishop Daniel Findikyan (who envisioned the event as a way to promote physical and spiritual health) will participate in all three locations and is looking forward to running beside his flock for the full 3.1 miles. All proceeds will benefit the ACYOA for future programs and ministries. Three separate 5Ks will be held (click on the respective links for details and registration costs): New York/New Jersey region: Saturday, June 8 at the Saddle River County Park (Dunkerhook area) in Paramus, NJ. Mid-West region: Saturday, June 15 at Dawes Park in Evanston, IL. New England region: Saturday, June 22 at Arsenal Community Park in Watertown, MA. All races begin at 9 a.m. and have online registration to ensure all participants receive a t-shirt and race bib. Visit the ACYOA website to register for your region or to make an online donation. Click here to view a flyer.
ACYOA Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk (New York/New Jersey)
The Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) will hold the inaugural “Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk” this June in three regions. Diocesan Primate and newly-elevated Bishop Daniel Findikyan (who envisioned the event as a way to promote physical and spiritual health) will participate in all three locations and is looking forward to running beside his flock for the full 3.1 miles. All proceeds will benefit the ACYOA for future programs and ministries. Three separate 5Ks will be held (click on the respective links for details and registration costs): New York/New Jersey region: Saturday, June 8 at the Saddle River County Park (Dunkerhook area) in Paramus, NJ. Mid-West region: Saturday, June 15 at Dawes Park in Evanston, IL. New England region: Saturday, June 22 at Arsenal Community Park in Watertown, MA. All races begin at 9 a.m. and have online registration to ensure all participants receive a t-shirt and race bib. Visit the ACYOA website to register for your region or to make an online donation. Click here to view a flyer.
Ordination Banquet in Chicago
St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Chicago, IL, will hold a celebratory banquet following the ordination of Dn. Narek Garabedian to the priesthood, on Saturday, Jun. 29, at 1:30 p.m., at Elmcrest Banquets (7370 Grand Ave., Elmwood Park). For RSVP details (by Jun. 1), and information on donations and booklet ads, click here for the parish website.