St. Sahag Church of St. Paul, MN, will hold its annual Vartavar festival on Sunday, July 23, at the church (203 N. Howell St., St. Paul). Badarak begins at 10 a.m., with Fr. Sahak Kaishian (visiting priest from Milwaukee) celebrating. Following services, the Vartavar water festival will take place. Bring your own water vessels; snacks provided. Click the link to view a flyer with details.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church in White Plains, NY, will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, Sep. 24, from 12 noon until 5 p.m., rain or shine, at the church (1131 North St., White Plains; Exit 25 on Hutchinson R. Pkwy.). Live music; homemade Armenian cuisine; games, sports, and prizes for kids; raffle. For information call (914) 428-2595; click the links to view a flyer.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church Women’s Guild is holding its “All-American BBQ” fundraiser to benefit the Fuller Center for Housing in Armenia, on Sunday, Jul. 16, at 12:30 p.m., at the church (1131 North St., White Plains, NY). Enjoy summer barbecue favorites. Space is limited; pre-paid advance reservation by July 10 recommended: call or text Adriane Bonfiglio at (914) 649-1072. Click the link to view a flyer with information.
Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 6, 12-5 p.m., at the church (180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford). Armenian food & pastries; children’s activities; live music & dancing featuring the Jason Naroian Ensemble. In the event of rain, picnic will be in the Kazanjian Memorial Ballroom. Click on the link to view a flyer.
The Armenian Church of Our Saviour in Worcester, MA, will hold a luncheon on Sunday, July 9, to welcome new pastor Fr. Tadeos Barseghyan to the community. Diocesan Primate Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan will preside over the occasion, which begins with badarak at 10 a.m., and includes a special installation ceremony, at the church (87 Salisbury St., Worcester). The luncheon follows services, and the public is cordially invited to attend. Click the link to view an invitation with details and contacts.
