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St. John's Rockin' Family Christmas Party

Thursday, December 19, 2013
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News
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Sunday December 15, following Divine Liturgy St. John had a wonderful Christmas Party, nearly 200 parishioners came together as one big family to celebrate and welcome Santa Claus. Fr. Mesrop Ash welcomed everyone and blessed the table. During the lunch Sunday School Students performed Christmas carols accompanied by St. John Sunday School band and received enthusiastic applause from the audience. This was their 3rd official performance lead by Tommy Kesecker, who worked very hard with the musicians to make this event possible.

Annual Toy Drive

Thursday, December 19, 2013
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Ministry
News
Parish News

Every year St. John Armenian Church hosts the annual toy drive benefiting UCSF Pediatric Ward. As usual spearheaded by our own Dn. Charles Cherezian, this year's toy drive was a huge success.  Over $1,000 toys were purchased and delivered to the hospital. We thank our Sunday School students and families for donating toys and all who made monetary donations. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the children in the pediatric ward. We also thank Dn. Charles for making this event possible every year.

NorCal Christmas Party at St. John

Thursday, December 12, 2013
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News
Parish News
Every year one of the Northern California Armenian Churches hosts NorCal Armenian Senior Services’ Christmas party. This year St. John was honored to host this joyous event. The hall was decorated, the Christmas tree was lit and as usual our hospitable and diligent ladies were excited to prepare the lunch and make this event memorable for NorCal seniors. 
 

Christmas Celebrations

Monday, December 2, 2013
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Events
Announcements

There are several occasions throughout December and January to venerate the Nativity and Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We hope that you will join us!

Holiday Decorations Day

On Sunday, December 8, the parishoners of St. John are invited to help us decorate our hall for the holiday season. We'll have Christmas music playing while we hang the christmas lights, and decorate the tree! A light lunch will be served. Join us!

Third Annual Veterans Dinner

Friday, November 22, 2013
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News
Parish News

Saturday, November 16, St. John Paul Family Hall was decorated with American flags, and red, white and blue flowers in honor of our veterans. The third Annual Veterans dinner was a momentous occasion. Amongst the attendees that evening, 35 veterans attended the event with their families and friends. They were all recognized for their service.

St. John Annual Toy Drive

Thursday, November 14, 2013
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Parish News

Once again, in continuing with tradition, St. John Armenian Church will be hosting the Annual Toy Drive benefiting UCSF's Pediatric Ward.  Please bring your new, unwrapped toys to St. John Church by December 15.  If you prefer, cash or check donations are acceptable.  Please make checks payable to St. John Armenian Church and write Toy Drive in the memo. We can then purchase the toys. If you have any questions, please contact Dn. Charles Cherezian at (925) 899-4471.

 

Finding Common Ground

Thursday, November 14, 2013
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News
Parish News

On Tuesday, October 1, in an inaugural lunch meeting, Bishop Michael Barber, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oakland and Vicar General Fr. George Mockel met with two clergymen of the Armenian Church in the San Francisco Bay Area, Fr. Hovel Ohanyan, Pastor of St. Vartan Oakland, and Fr. Mesrop Ash, Pastor of St. John San Francisco. 

Hey Jan Ghapama/Հէյ Ճան Ղաբամայ

Thursday, November 14, 2013
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Ladies Society
Parish News

The Ladies Society of St. John Church hosted a luncheon on Saturday, November 9. St. John Paul Family Fellowship hall was filled with the sweet aroma of the Ghapama, along with the beautiful traditional song "Hey Jan Ghapama". More than 40 ladies were present, as well as Western Diocese Ladies Society Central Council chairlady, Gladys Saroyan.

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