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The following is a calendar of upcoming events that might be of interest to our parishioners. All events will take place in Church or in Center unless noted otherwise.

ANOTHER REMINDER FROM YOUR PASTORS REGARDING HOSPITAL VISITATIONS

In the past, clergy used to have access to hospital lists and directories of patients belonging to a given faith.  This allowed us to learn of and visit our hospitalized parishioners.  Due to federal hospital privacy regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, most hospitals are severely restricting our access to such lists or are not placing patients on such lists.  These rules are being enforced now more than ever before.  As we do not have the same access to this information as we once did, we are often unable to visit our parishioners and offer prayers.  As always, we ask all parishioners to call the church office if you, or someone you know, is hospitalized and would like a pastoral visit. We thank you in advance.  -- With prayers and gratitude, Der Arakel and Der Arsen.

PLEASE NOTE: SUMMER CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Beginning Monday, June 30, 2008, the St. James office
will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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BAKING FOR ANNUAL CHURCH BAZAAR

It’s baking time! 

Below is the baking and preparation schedule for our 2008 Annual Bazaar.
A great deal of help is needed and all help is sincerely appreciated.
Please show your St. James spirit and join the Baking crew.

Mon, Aug. 11       Cheoreg           
Mon, Aug. 18       Cheoreg
Wed, Aug. 20       Porov Kufte
Mon, Aug. 25       Cheoreg
Thurs, Sept. 4       Manti
Wed, Sept. 10      Manti
Mon, Sept. 15       Apricot Squares
Wed, Sept. 17      Boereg
Thurs, Sept. 18     Manti
Thurs, Sept. 18     Tourshi at 6:30 p.m.
Fri,  Sept. 19        Tourshi at 6:30 p.m.
Thurs, Sept. 25     Manti
Tues, Oct. 14       Yalanchi
Wed, Oct. 15       Yalanchi
Thurs, Oct 16       Yalanchi Prep for Bazaar
Friday Oct. 17, and Saturday Oct. 18 - BAZAAR

NOTE:   ALL BAKING STARTS AT 9:30 A.M. unless otherwise noted
Sometimes illness or weather causes a change in scheduling;
please call the church office 1 day in advance to confirm.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

 

AUGUST

Tue, Aug. 26

5:00 p.m.

Bingo (6:45 p.m. Game Time) (weekly)

 

 

SEPTEMBER

Mon, Sept. 1

Labor Day -

Office and Center Closed

Tue, Sept. 2

10:00 a.m.

Chapel Service, Armenian Nursing and Rehab. Center, Jamaica Plain, MA

 

5:00 p.m.

Bingo (6:45 p.m. Game Time) (weekly)

Fri, Sept. 5

7:00 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Group (Social Hour - 6:30 p.m.)

Mon, Sept. 8

7:15 p.m.

Men’s Club Dinner Meeting (Social Hour - 6:30 p.m.)

Tue, Sept. 9

5:00 p.m.

Bingo (6:45 p.m. Game Time) (weekly)

Fri, Sept. 12

6:15 p.m.

Hye Café. Reservations for parties of 6 or more may be made by calling the church office at (617) 923-8860.

Sat, Sept. 13

9:00 a.m.

Registration and first class of St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian School for 2008-2009 year.  For information and registration please call Marina Minasian, Superintendent, at 978-663-1755 or amindra@wmconnect.com

Sun, Sept. 14

 

FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
St. James Sunday School – First Day of classes
St. James Child Care Center reopens following August break.

Mon, Sept. 15

6:30 p.m.

St. Mesrob Mashdotz Adult Armenian Language Classes. First class and registration for 2008-2009 year. For information call Annie Chekijian at 617-489-5984.

 

7:00 p.m.

Women’s Guild - Welcome Back Dinner Meeting

Mon, Sept. 22

9:30 a.m.

Mom/Dad and Toddler Playgroup (weekly)

Tue, Sept. 23

5:00 p.m.

Bingo (6:45 p.m. Game Time) (weekly)

 

 

OCTOBER

October 3

 

Save the Date! William Saroyan: The Man The Writer. Sponsored by New Vision. Additional details to follow.

October 17-18

 

Save the Date! St. James Annual Bazaar. Additional details to follow.

Charles Arthur Mirak Memorial
Bookstore and Gift Shop

Open Sundays During Fellowship Hour!

Books ®  Music ®  Jewelry ®  Gifts

Armenian Crosses, Baptismal Crosses and towels are available. 
Orders may also be placed for Armenian initial pendants
(available in 14k yellow/white gold and sterling silver).

Please note, on Sundays when a special event or fellowship hour is held in the Cultural and Youth Center, the Bookstore and Gift Shop will be closed.  Parishioners interested in purchasing items may see Linda Sahagian or a Parish Council Member.

PLAYGROUP FOR MOM/DAD & TODDLER

Parents and Toddlers (up to age 4) will enjoy Arts & Crafts, Circle Time, Free Play & More.  The playgroup will meet every Monday morning, beginning September 14, 2006 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. James Armenian Church - Cultural Center. Pre-Registration is required. Please call Nancy Ganjian at (617) 484-2393 or Elaine Westermark at (617) 489-3359. This wonderful new program is sponsored by St. James Armenian Church and The Watertown Family Network.

MESROB MASHDOTZ ARMENIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL . The language institute has programs for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7p.m. Come and learn Armenian. It's never too late! Please call Mrs. Annie Chekijian at (617) 489-5984 for more information.

ST. JAMES JUNIOR CHOIR/CHORALE rehearsals resumed Saturday, September 11, at 1:00 p.m. New singers may register and join on any Saturday. Rehearsals are held in Mirak Hall in the Cultural Center for one hour from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Children and youth ages four through the teens are welcome. Those who are also Armenian School students should bring their lunch and go to Room B13 after school. They will be joined by either Barbara Young or Lucy Mardirosian, coordinators, and brought to rehearsal. For further information call Lucy Mardirosian at (781) 938-8339 or Barbara Young at (617) 484-1949.