On Sunday, August 17, the St. John Armenian Apostolic Church of San Francisco joyfully celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, one of the most beloved feast days of the Armenian Church. The day was marked by solemn worship, the traditional Blessing of the Grapes, and a vibrant community picnic filled with fellowship, food, and Armenian culture.
St. John Cares Night Brings Faithful Together in Service and Fellowship
On Friday evening, June 27, over 40 dedicated parishioners gathered at St. John Armenian Church hall for a heartfelt event known as St. John Cares Night. United in the spirit of compassion and community, volunteers came together to prepare care packages for those experiencing homelessness—demonstrating the living mission of the Church in action.
St. John recently opened its doors—and its kitchen—to welcome a group of cyclists from the Fuller Centre for Housing’s Bicycle Adventure. These dedicated bikers, who ride across regions to raise awareness and funds for affordable housing, were treated to warm hospitality and delicious home-cooked meals prepared by generous volunteers from the community.
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the St. John Armenian Church community gathered to celebrate the culmination of another meaningful and spiritually enriching Sunday School year. The celebration took place following the Divine Liturgy, filling the sanctuary and parish hall with joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of unity in faith.
On the weekend of April 4th to 6th, the St. John Church SF ACYO was blessed to participate along with Fr. Mesrop Ash in the ACYO Spring Retreat held at the beautiful HyeCamp in Dunlap CA. If you haven't had a chance to visit it yet, it is definitely a must for any Armenian Christian in the Western Diocese. The weather was sunny but chilly; it had snowed a few days ago and there were small patches of snow leftover, which of course were used for spontaneous snowball fights.
The St. John Parish community gathered for a significant meeting led by the Parish Council bringing together parishioners and leaders of various church organizations to discuss the spiritual and organizational aspects of parish life.
The meeting commenced with an insightful address by Fr. Mesrop, who emphasized the importance of spiritual life within the community. He encouraged parishioners to deepen their faith and actively engage in church activities to strengthen their connection with God and each other.
We warmly invite you and your family to journey with us through the sacred days of Holy Week.
Սրտանց կը հրաւիրենք ձեզ եւ ձեր ընտանիքը մասնակցելու այս սուրբ օրերուն։
April 13, 2025 | Ապրիլ 13, 2025
Divine Liturgy | Սուրբ եւ Անմահ Պատարագ – 10:30 a.m. | 10:30-ին
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, St. John Armenian Church joyfully celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, one of the most significant feasts in the Armenian Apostolic Church calendar. The celebration was marked by a sense of reverence and community, as the faithful gathered for the Divine Liturgy and participated in the sacred tradition of the Antasdan—the special adoration service at the conclusion of the liturgy. This ancient rite, conducted in the church courtyard, is a time-honored way to offer prayers for the four corners of the world.
We are delighted to announce that registration for the 2024/2025 Sunday School year at St. John Armenian Church is now open! We invite parents to enroll their children in this enriching journey of spiritual growth and education within our warm and welcoming community.
Classes Begin on September 15 at 10:30 AM
Classes will begin on Sunday, September 15, with our schedule remaining consistent at 10:30 AM. This timing allows our students to benefit from a comprehensive program while providing parents the opportunity to participate fully in the Divine Liturgy.
On August 17, 2024, St. John Armenian Church hosted a meaningful volunteer event titled "Healing & Creation: Volunteer Day," with 12 dedicated individuals coming together to make a difference.
The event took place at the Bison Paddock in Golden Gate Park, where participants contributed to restoring the habitat of the endangered white-crowned sparrow. Volunteers engaged in vital activities such as weeding and tending to a garden of native plants, essential for the sparrow's nesting and overall ecosystem health.
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