St. John the Baptist Church of Metro Milwaukee, WI, will observe the feasts of the Ghevontiantz and Vartanantz saints on Thursday, Feb. 16, with services at the church (7825 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield). The Divine Liturgy will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a requiem service at 11:40 a.m., with participation of clergy from Illinois and Wisconsin. Social gathering will follow. For information, click the following links to access the parish website and to view a flyer.
Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, will host a Poon Paregentan (“Great Carnival”) Dinner-Dance on Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the church (180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford). Food, music and dancing, featuring the Ani Ensemble live, and the latest dance tunes from Armenia and America. Paid reservation must be made by Feb, 14, either on the church website, or by contacting coriehoran@gmail.com. Click the link to view a flyer with ticket details.
Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA will host a “Ladies Valentine Paint Night” on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the church (180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford). Enjoy an evening to exercise talent and share your artworks. Wine and refreshments. Doors open at 5 p.m.; painting begins at 5:45 p.m. Net proceeds benefit church schools. RSVP to annakesablyan10@gmail.com or ehzor621@gmail.com. Click the link to view a flyer with donation and other information.
The Deacons’ Fellowship of the Eastern Diocese will hold a six-week, online “Armenian Alphabet Course” on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. EST, beginning Jan. 16, 2023 (and thereafter meeting on Jan. 23 & 30; and Feb. 6, 13 & 20). The course taught over the Zoom platform is aimed at altar servers, choir members, and others who have a desire to learn the Armenian alphabet, to begin reading the Armenian texts in Divine Liturgy and music books. No prior knowledge of Armenian is required. Class size is limited, so early registration is recommended. Click the following links to view a flyer and register in advance.
The Sunday School of St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will host a Mystery Theater Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m., at the church’s Toufayan Hall (200 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston). Includes interactive theatrical mystery and dinner. RSVP by Feb. 4. For information, visit the parish website and parish Facebook page, or click the link to view a flyer.
