11/18/20

PASTOR'S MESSAGE

Presentation of St. Mary to the Temple

The early life of St. Mary has not been given in the Gospels, but according to tradition, we know that Mary was a child of barren parents, Joachem and Ann, and was granted to them in answer to their vow. She was presented to the Temple and under the guidance of the dedicated widows and virgins she grew up in piety and served in the Temple. The commemoration of this presentation and dedication we observe on November 21, regardless of the day on which it may fall.

Divine Liturgy

Sunday, November 22, 2020: Archpriest Fr. Vahan Gosdanian will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver sermon starting at 11:00 am.
For all those who like to request a Hokehankisd (Requiem Service), kindly contact Church office on Wednesdays or Fridays at (702) 834-6344 between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
We would like to remind our parishioners that St. Garabed Church is open, we invite everyone to join us in prayer.

Additionally, we are still continuing to go "Live-stream" every Sunday through our Facebook Page, "St. Garabed."
Divine Liturgy.........................................11:00 am
Sermon..................................................12:00 pm

* Requiem Service/Hokehankisd (Karassounk/40th) is being requested by Mrs. Arpine Bedrossian, Mr. & Mrs. Koko & Houry Darakjian & family, Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Nyrie Bedrossian & family, Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Tanya Bedrossian & family, and brothers & sisters, in memory of their late beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Mr. Mihran Bedrossian.

* Requiem Service/Hokehankisd is being requested by Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Lila Darakjian in memory of their late beloved mothers, Mrs. Lucine Darakjian and Mrs. Shake Proudian.

Clark County Nevada Artsakh Proclamation

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the Las Vegas Armenian-American community representatives gathered at the Clark County Government Building where the Board of Commission adopted a Proclamation recognizing the right to self-determination, freedom and independence of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabagh/Artsakh.
Mr. Adroushan Andy Armenian, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in Las Vegas, Ambassador Armen Baibouortian, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles, Mr. Robert Avetisyan, the Permanent representative of Artsakh in Washington DC, Mrs. Lenna Hovanessian Esq. co-chair of ANCA Nevada, along with representatives of Las Vegas Armenian churches and organizations were present for the presentation of the Proclamation of the Recognition of Artsakh and made statements regarding community and nation involvement.

* Click on the link below to view the article from Asbarez:

http://asbarez.com/198558/nevadas-clark-county-recognizes-artsakh/

For those who would like to light a candle or come in for a prayer during the week, kindly contact Archpriest Fr. Vahan Gosdanian at (702) 332-7008.

To view the latest news from Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias, kindly click on the following link:
* http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/

To view the latest news from Western Prelacy, kindly click on the following link:
* http://westernprelacy.org/en/

For those who are interesting in sponsoring Noor Tree plaque which is displayed in the church courtyard, kindly contact one of the St. Garabed Church Board of Trustees or the church office at (702) 834-6344.

St. Garabed Church Office Hours: Our church office hours are Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. For all administrative or church related questions, please contact Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Vahan Gosdanian at (702) 332-7008 or church office.

For Weddings, Baptisms, and Koujakian Hall usage, parishioners and friends could contact the church office for further details.

Pastor and Board of Trustees

St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of Las Vegas