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Announcing Free Weekly Armenian Language Classes

Friday, September 27, 2013
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We are happy to announce that beginning in October, Armenian Language classes will be held every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm. Community members are welcome to join this class, free of charge and learn about how to read, write and speak Armenian. This class will also be an opportunity to gain knowledge about Armenian culture, such as poetry.

Register for the class online, or call the church office at (415) 661-1142.

150 Gather for Annual Picnic

Wednesday, September 11, 2013
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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
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Parish News

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

ST. JOHN ARMENIAN CHURCH GEARS UP FOR FOOD FESTIVAL

Thursday, August 29, 2013
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600 pounds of lamb, 100 pounds of butter, 1,000 eggs, 300 pounds of onions, 100 pounds of rice, and 100 pounds of cheese. Sounds like the supplies for an army?
 
Not quite.  It’s a partial shopping list in preparation for St. John Armenian Church’s Annual Food Festival slated for Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2013 starting at noon both days and lasting through the evening.
 

St. John Goes to Hye Camp

Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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Parish News
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
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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.
 

Announcing James Martin Klijian Memorial Fund College Scholarship

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
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News

St. John Armenian Church is proud to release the application for the James Martin Klijian Memorial Fund College Scholarship. This special scholarship was generously established by the Barkev and Beatrice Klijian Family in 1976 in loving memory of James Martin Klijian. Scholarships are available each year for the purpose of supporting the youth of St. John and encouraging participation youth activities.

St. John Armenian Church Celebrates Feast of Transfiguration

Wednesday, July 10, 2013
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Parish News

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.

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