Parish News

150 Gather for Annual Picnic

Wednesday, September 11, 2013
With the sun shining, birds singing, and the smell of Armenian food on the breeze, the families of St. John came together at Junipero Serra Park for the Annual Church Picnic.
 
The gorgeous day began with the observation of the Morning Prayers of the Armenian Church. Fr. Mesrop, parish priest, offered the spiritual message regarding the beauty of salvation through serving one another.
 

Volunteers needed for the Food Festival

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Community members, we can use your help at the Food Festival, out biggest event of the year! If anyone wishes to volunteer please call the office 415-661-1142, and we will schedule the time and the volunteer area at your request.

Pre-Sale
Thursday, October 17, 1:00pm-6:00pm
Friday, October 18, 1:00pm-6:00pm

Take-Out-Booth
Saturday, October 19, 11:30am-9:00pm
Sunday, October 20, 12:00pm-4:00pm

Sunday School Begins September 8

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

We are happy to announce that the 2013/2014 Sunday School year begins September 8 with the first Family Day of the school year, and Fr. Mesrop will offer a special sermon on the occasion. The following Sunday, September 15, will be the first day of Sunday School classes.

Summer Concert a Peaceful Respite

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

It was mid-April, when Mr. James Kachian, one of our parishioners, called St. John Church office to inform us that his brother Christopher, guitarist, and Thomas Schönberg, cellist, will be in San Francisco and would like to perform at the Armenian church. With the blessing of our Parish Priest Fr. Mesrop Ash, the concert was scheduled immediately.

St. John Goes to Hye Camp

Tuesday, July 30, 2013
St. John Armenian church is proud that during the Summer of 2013 there are campers and staff from our parish attending all four weeks of Armenian Church Summer Camp. Fr. Mesrop attended the rededication of the camp property in honor of Abp. Vatche Hovsepian during the first week of Summer Camp. During the second week of summer camp Fr. Mesrop served as Camp Director and Yn. Annie served as Girl's Dean.

Family Kef Night

Tuesday, July 30, 2013
On Saturday, July 20, 2013, St. John hosted the Summer Family Kef Night. It was a fun evening for the many faithful that attended, young and old. Children played ping-pong, foosball, and other games. Young singles and parents played cards and backgammon, and enjoyed conversation with one another.
 

St. John Armenian Church Celebrates Feast of Transfiguration

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

In the Armenian Church, the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated 98 days following Easter.  The Feast also is known by the common name of “Vartavar”. Sunday,  July 7, was a joyous day for St. John Family. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by guest celebrant and homilist Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, and the over 100 strong congregation sang the sacrad hymns along with the choir. Following the spiritual message, the clergy and altar servers participated in a procession (tapor) around the church sprinkling water on the congregation.

2013 Food Festival Preperation Schedule

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

St. John parish hereby releases the updated schedule for Food Festival preperation. Everyone who is willing to be a part of our cooking crew is welcome to join in on the following dates. 

If anyone is willing to help the ladies preparing food for the Festival. Contact one of the following outreach committee members to sign up for dates:

Honoring Mothers at St. John Armenian Church

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Once again on Sunday, May 12, the men of St. John Mr. and Ms. Club, prepared delicious breakfast for our mothers. It was a great family atmosphere, more than 20 families came to honor their mothers and celebrate this meaningful day with their family and friends.

The men prepared and served breakfast with joy and pride, and the guests enjoyed the breakfast with their loved ones.

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