St. James Church of Watertown, MA, will mark its Name Day and 87th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 16., at 12:30 p.m., at the church (465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown). The day will also honor pastor Fr. Arakel Aljalian on his 25th ordination anniversary. Diocesan Primate Fr. Daniel Findikyan will preside over banquet and badarak (which begins 10 a.m.). Advance reservations required; click on the links for information and to purchase tickets.
Zohrab Center Lecture: Armenian Commentaries on Church Building
The Eastern Diocese’s Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center will welcome scholar Dr. Roberta Ervine on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., for a presentation on “Armenian Commentaries on the Church Building,” in Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center (630 Second Ave., New York). This final Enrichment Evening of 2018 will also conclude the Zohrab Center’s series of lectures dedicated to the 50th anniversary of St. Vartan Cathedral. Click on the link to read more on the Zohrab Center’s website.
Holiday Bazaar
St. Peter Church of Watervliet, NY, will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 1 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) & Dec. 2 (12-4 p.m.), at the church (100 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet). Armenian food, vendors, raffle. Hosted by Women’s Guild; portion of proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Association. For information, click here to view a flyer.
Providence Christmas Concert
Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, will hold a Christmas concert, “O Holy Night,” on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m., in the church sanctuary (70 Jefferson St., Providence). Presented by parish Cultural Committee, featuring the Chorale of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island, soloists. Refreshments following, admission is free. Click to view a flyer with details.
Christmas Food Festival
St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Church of Wynnewood, PA, will hold its 55th annual Christmas Food Festival on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m., in the church hall (630 Clothier Rd., Wynnewood). Armenian cuisine, silent auction, raffle baskets; activities for children include a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday evening. For information call (610) 642-4212; or to view the event flyer click here.
