3. Do not then imagine, O man! That the visible world is without a begin-

ning; and because the celestial bodies move in a circular course, and it is difficult

for our senses to define the point where the circle begins, do not believe that bod-

ies impelled by a circular movement are, from their nature, without a beginning.

Without doubt the circle (I mean the plane figure described by a single line) is

beyond our perception, and it is impossible for us to find out where it begins or

where it ends; but we ought not on this account to believe it to be without a begin-

ning. Although we are not sensible of it, it really begins at some point where the

draughtsman has begun to draw it at a certain radius from the center. Thus seeing

that figures which move in a circle always return upon themselves, without for a

single instant interrupting the regularity of their course, do not vainly imagine to

yourselves that the world has neither beginning nor end. "For the fashion of this

world passeth away" and "Heaven and earth shall pass away." The dogmas of the

end, and of the renewing of the world, are announced beforehand in these short

words put at the head of the inspired history. "In the beginning God made." That

which was begun in time is condemned to come to an end in time. If there has

been a beginning do not doubt of the end. Of what use men are geometry--the cal-

culations of arithmetic--the study of solids and far-famed astronomy, this labori-

ous vanity, if those who pursue them imagine that this visible world is co-eternal

with the Creator of all things, with God Himself; if they attribute to this limited

world, which has a material body, the same glory as to the incomprehensible and

invisible nature; if they cannot conceive that a whole, of which the parts are sub-

ject to corruption and change, must of necessity end by itself submitting to the

fate of its parts? But they have become "vain in their imaginations and their fool-

ish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools."

Some have affirmed that heaven co-exists with God from all eternity; others that

it is God, Himself, without beginning or end, and the cause of the particular ar-

rangement of all things.

4. One day, doubtless, their terrible condemnation will be the greater for

all this worldly wisdom, since, seeing so clearly into the sciences, they have will-

fully shut their eyes to the knowledge of the truth. These men who measure the

distances of the stars and describe them, both those of the North, always shining

brilliantly in our view, and those of the southern pole visible to the inhabitants of

the South, but unknown to us; who divide the Northern zone and the circle of the

Zodiac into an infinity of parts, who observe with exactitude the course of the

stars, their fixed places, their declensions, their return and the time that each takes

Rev. Fr. Hovel Ohanyan June, 2012

In the Beginning God made the Heavens and the Earth

By St. Basil the Great

(Continued from May issue)

Bible Readings

June 3 Luke 4:25-30

June 10 John 10:22-30

June 17 Matt. 12: 1-8

June 24 Matt. 12:38-45

Psalm 8:3-5

When I look at thy

heavens, the work of thy

fingers, the moon and the

stars which thou hast es-

tablished;

What is man that thou art

mindful of him, and the

son of man that thou dost

care for him?

Yet thou hast made

him little less than God,

and dost crown him with

glory and honor.

to make its revolution; these men, I say, have discovered all except one thing: the fact that God is the Creator of

the universe, and the just Judge who rewards all the actions of life according to their merit. They have not known

how to raise themselves to the idea of the consummation of all things, the consequence of the doctrine of judg-

ment, and to see that the world must change if souls pass from this life to a new life. In reality, as the nature of the

present life presents an affinity to this world, so in the future life our souls will enjoy a lot conformable to their

new condition. But they are so far from applying these truths that they do but laugh when we announce to them

the end of all things and the regeneration of the age. Since the beginning naturally precedes that which is derived

from it, the writer, of necessity, when speaking to us of things which had their origin in time, puts at the head of

his narrative these words--"In the beginning God created." (To be continued...)

97th Anniversary Genocide Commemorations

Fr. Hovel and other Bay Area clergy offered the benediction at the Genocide Commemoration on

April 24 at KZV School in San Francisco. Fr. Hovel and the clergy of the Western Diocese also repre-

sented Apb. Hovan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, at the State Capitol in Sacramento on

Thursday, April 19, when the California State Legislature, along with Armenian Consul General Grigor

Hovhannissian, commemorated the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. On Tuesday, April 24

the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted to pass a resolution commemorating the 97th Anniver-

sary of the Armenian Genocide.

Prayer before meals:

Jashagestsook khaghaghootyamp ezgeragoores, (In peace let us eat this food,)

vor badrasdyal eh mez ee Dyarneh. (which the Lord has provided for us.)

Orhnyal eh Der ee barkeves yoor. (Blessed be the Lord in His Gifts.)

Amen.

St. Vartan Church Parish Council gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

In Honor of Dn. Nurhan Donikian—The Papazian Family

Yughakian—Edward and Sylva Manougian

News From Our St. Vartan Family

Birth Announcement Jack and Tammy Papazian are happy to announce the birth of their grandson, Mariano Javier, born on

April 26, 2012. Mariano weighed in at 8lbs.10ozs. and was 21 inches long. Baby, parents and big sister are do-

ing great.

Weddings On May 12, 2012 Fr. Hovel performed the sacrament of Holy Matrimony for Rigat

Amare Mehari and Paulos Berhane Tesfe at St. Vartan Armenian Church. Ruth Abraham

served as Maid of Honor, and Misghina Fisehaye was Best Man.

Jessica Flash, daughter of Kevin and Rachel Flash, and Mark Markarian, son of Ar-

men and Victoria Markarian, were joined in Holy Matrimony on May 19, 2012 at St. Vartan

Church. Fr. Hovel performed the ceremony. The Maid of Honor was Sarah Flash and the Best Man was Sevan

Yazejian.

Congratulations

Ani Phelps attended JROTC Camp at Camp Parks Army Base in Dublin, CA for

five days. She was awarded "Best Female Cadet " for Encinal High School (first place out of

seven girls). Her record was 63 push-ups in one minute. She is also a member of E.H.S.

Swim Team. She recently was promoted from J.V. to varsity in her freshmen year.

Armenian Church

Summer Camp Schedule

Week 1: July 15—July 21

Week 2: July 22—July 28

Week 3: July 29—August 4

Week 4: August 5—August 11

www.hyecamp.com

Save the Date

St. Vartan Church

Anniversary Banquet October 20, 2012

Scott's Seafood Restaurant in Jack London Square

presided over by Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,

Primate of the Western Diocese

In Memory † Jack Papazian, Sr.

Ed and Goldie and Ed T. Minassian, Ralph and Lillian

Kalibjian, Allen and Gail Anning, Edward Godoshian,

Seno and Dickie Garabedian, Ron Kallan, Zephyr

Kalunian, Greg and Seta Tcherkoyan, Lucy Tulanian,

Annabelle Taylor

ENDOWMENT FUND

In Memory

† Jack Papazian, Sr.

Richard & Satenig Demirjian, Isabelle

Magarian, Ed & Suzanne Vasgerdsian,

Anne Barsamian, Diana Toomajian, Jack &

Barbara Bousian, Annabelle Taylor, Armen

& Evelyn Boyd, Richard & Judy Sharafian

† John Chorbajian

Richard & Judy Sharafian

† Pat Tashjian

Margaret Sobajian

God’s blessings to all of our fathers

on Father’s Day.

The San Francisco affiliate of the Armenian International Women’s Associa-

tion (AIWA) invites you to celebrate its launch event Please save the evening of September 8, 2012, to meet AIWA’s San Francisco (SF)

executive committee and learn the latest developments and future plans of the affiliate in sup-

port of Armenian women. AIWA is a non-profit organization established in 1991 with a mis-

sion to promote and enrich the social, economic and personal advancement of Armenian wom-

en worldwide through educational and other community activities that unite Armenian women,

promote gender equity, and emphasize the Armenian cultural heritage. Without alignment to any political or

religious group, since its inception AIWA has been successful in bringing together creative women of various

generations, diverse in interests and academic backgrounds, to fulfill its mission. The SF affiliate was

launched in January of 2012 by young Armenian professional women from the Bay Area, who were very in-

spired after attending the annual AIWA conference in San Francisco in October 2011.

The launch event will be held at St. Vartan Armenian Church Hall in Oakland, California. The

time and program details will be circulated soon. Sponsors of the event will gain special recognition for

their businesses and organizations and are encouraged to contact AIWA SF President Gaiane Khachatrian at

gaianekhachatrian@yahoo.com, and/or AIWA executive committee members Laura Dirtadian at ldirtadi-

an@gmail.com, and Suzanna Khachatrian at siouza@gmail.com.

BAZAAR WORK DAYS—2012 Work days start at 9:30 am—except for week of the bazaar.

May 16 & 17 (Wed. & Thurs. ) — Kufta*

June 6 (Wed.) — Large Boereg

June 20 & 21 (Wed. and Thurs.) — Kufta*

June 27 (Wed.) — Small Beoreg

July 10 (Tues.) — Large Beoreg

July 11 & 12 (Wed. & Thurs.) — Simit

July 18 & 19 (Wed. & Thurs.) — Kufta*

July 24 (Tues.) — Small Beoreg

August 1 (Wed.) — Small Beoreg

August 4 ( Sat.) — Luleh Kebab (for the picnic & bazaar)

August 15 & 16 (Wed. & Thurs.) — Kufta*

September 8 (Sat.) — Small and Large Beoreg

September 11 (Tues.) — Luleh

September 18 (Tues.) — Small Beoreg

BAZAAR WEEK

October 3 (Wed.) — 9 am start — Roll Sarma

October 4 (Thurs.) — 9 am start — Plate & Box Sarma

Prepare Shish Kebab

Box Boorma

October 5 & 6 (Friday & Saturday) — BAZAAR

*Kufta sessions — First day cut meat and make por. Second

day make Kufta.

Hampartsman Or

Celebration

June 3, 2011

12:00 Noon

Church Hall

Lunch &

Musical

Performances Sponsored by Cultural

Committee & ACYO

Cultural Committee Presentation On May 6, 2012 Cultural Commit-

tee had a great turnout for the slideshow

presentation Armenian History in Jerusa-

lem, presented by Don Schmidt. Cultural

Committee also served a delicious lunch.

Heavenly Humor

Over the massive front doors of a

church, these words were inscribed, "The

Gates of Heaven." Below that was a small

cardboard sign which read, "Please use

other entrance."

Thanks for the Memories! Calling All Stories…and Photos It's time to rummage through your trunks, and get out your sweet and humorous stories, and treasured

photos…After 85 years of friendship and fellowship, there is a wonderful tapestry of stories to be told about

the St. Vartan Church Community, and we are compiling them to build a booklet that commemorates our past

and looks to our future, "A Tapestry of Dreams" for the Annual Banquet on Oct. 20,

2012.

We can't wait to hear from you! To learn more about story/photo submissions and

donation information, please contact: Sue Barsamian (hyeheels@me.com) 510-383-1925

or Arlene Hovsepian (v.hovsepian@comcast.net) 925-837-8414.

Preparations are Underway for the 60th

Bazaar and Food Festival on

Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Building upon the positive momentum from last year’s event, we anticipate an even greater turnout.

Last year the bazaar committee requested your financial support beyond the traditional leg of lamb donation and the response was overwhelming. With your generosity, contributions to the 2011 Bazaar Wish List gener-ated over $7,500 which enabled the Bazaar Committee to purchase new additions to the bazaar including:

These additions, along with other factors, contributed to a successful bazaar weekend. Most food items were sold out, there was a 25% increase in bazaar attendance and 25% increase in overall net profits! Additionally, last year’s bazaar attracted an unprecedented number of guests from the Oakland/East Bay community. We anticipate even more this year!

Please review the available Wish List items listed below and send your tax deductible donations to the church office.

Advertising in local papers

Illuminating the exterior of the Church

The addition of an admission tent

Improved security

Clearer event signage

Donor Items Requested Donors Item Cost

Tent (Includes special recognition) 12 $250

Admission Booth (Includes special recognition) 1 $250

Newspaper Advertising 4 $100

Special Lighting 5 $75

Case of Wine 10 $50

Case of Armenian Tan 2 $50

Program Guide 5 $50

Game Booths 4 $50

Signage - menu boards, informational, etc 5 $40

Case of Armenian Beer 12 $30

Armenian Coffee 2 $30

Congratulations Graduates!

Arielle Grace Hames graduated from Sonoma State Universi-ty with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree. Arielle is the daughter of Karen and Tim Hames, and the granddaughter of Al-ice Sarafian and the late Fr. Mesrob Sarafian.

Tom Magarian graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineer-ing. He will start working for Parker Hannifin in Cleveland, Ohio, in July. Tom is the son of Rick and Peggy Magarian

and the grandson of Isabelle Magarian.

Morgan Tibbetts is graduating from Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, CA, and going on to the University of California Santa Barbara, majoring in Business Economics. Morgan is the daughter of Candice and Paul Tibbetts, and the granddaughter of Carolyn and Diran Der Harootunian of Danville, CA, and Jon Tibbetts of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Alysia Ann Kezerian is graduating in June from San Ra-mon Valley High School in Danville, CA, and has been select-ed as one of the two graduating class speakers. Alysia will be attending the University of Oregon this fall where she will be pursuing a Business degree. She is the daughter of Gail and Bob Kezerian, and the granddaughter of Dorris and Charlie Kezerian, and Haig and the late Irene Harootenian.

Conner King will be graduating from Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord, CA, where he was a member of the Health Academy, water polo and swim teams, and Student Body Treasur-er. He will attend the University of Nevada, Reno, and will pursue a degree in Human Develop-ment and Family Studies, as well as training to become a paramedic. Conner is the son of Janet Demirjian King, and the grandson of Richard and Dorothy Demirjian.

Kelsey Tibbetts is graduating from University of California Santa Barbara on June 16, 2012, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies. Proud parents, Candice and Paul Tibbetts, are joined by her equally proud sister, Morgan, and grandparents, Carolyn and Diran Der Harootunian of Danville, CA, and Jon Tibbetts of Hattiesburg, MS.

Tamar Tatoian is graduating from San Mateo High School, and continuing on to the University of California Davis in the fall.

Maral Tatoian, also graduating from San Mateo High School this month is continuing on to the University of California Santa Cruz in the fall.

Congratulations to the proud parents of both girls, Hagop and Eliza-beth Tatoian.

Tyler Venema graduated from Flagler College, Saint Augustine, Florida, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Tyler is the son of Betty Barsamian and Dan Venema, and the grandson of Pete and Anne Barsamian. Bianca Dekock will be graduating from Alameda High School, Alame-da, CA, on June 15

th. She is very excited to be attending the University of

California Santa Barbara in the fall. Bianca’s proud family members include grandparents Ralph and Lillian Kalibjian of Livermore, CA, uncles, Cliff and Jeff Kalibjian, and parents, Sharrese and Pieter Dekock.

Ladies Society Mother’s Day Luncheon On May 10 the St. Vartan Ladies Society hosted a delicious tri

-tip luncheon in the Church Hall. The featured speaker was florist and

event designer, Michael Daigian, of Michael Daigian Design in San

Francisco. Michael put together several floral arrangements, while ex-

plaining some of his craft secrets. His floral designs were then raffled

to lucky winners, along with several other raffle prizes.

Diocesan Assembly

Representing St. Vartan at

the 85th Annual Diocesan

Assembly at St. Apkar Parish

in Scottsdale Arizona on May

3-5 were Tammy Papazian,

Fr. Hovel, Nora Hanoian, Jack

Papazian, Greg Tcherkoyan,

Seta Tcherkoyan, Suzanne

Vasgerdsian, and Harvey

Hanoian.

Graduation

Announcement If you would like

to include a gradua-

tion announcement in

The Voice newsletter

please send it to stvar-

tanoakland@aol.com

before June 15, 2012.

Photos are welcome.

Ordination of Rev. Fr. Mesrop Ash St. John Armenian Apostolic Church was the setting for yet another historical chapter in the life of the

Western Diocese. On Sunday, April 29, 2012, during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence Arch-

bishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America ordained

and consecrated Dn. Matthew Ash into the Sacred Order of the Priesthood, bringing the total number of priests

ordained and consecrated by Archbishop Derderdian thus far to 30. This was the first ordination in the Bay Area

since our beloved Father Mesrob Sarafian was ordained at St.

Vartan in 1984.

More than 400 people attended the ordination ceremony

in San Francisco. Assisting the celebrant at the holy altar were

Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, Rev. Fr. Hovel Ohanyan, Dioce-

san Priesthood-Candidates Dns. Hovnan Vardanyan and Guzh

Khachikyan, St. John Parish Council Chair Dn. Sarkis Kes-

tekyan and acolytes. Archpriest Fr. Kevork Arakelian, Arch-

priest Fr. Shahe Altounian and Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian partici-

pated in the service. Attending the service were members and

friends of the Ash family, Diocesan Council Chair Armen Ham-

par with his wife Nora, Godfather Peter Abajian with his wife

Houry, civic and ecumenical leaders, and the faithful of St. John the Evangelist Armenian Apostolic Church of

San Francisco and other Bay Area churches.

Archpriest Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian, (the Priest who baptized Dn. Matthew Ash) led the kneeling candi-

date to the altar. After the confirmation of the candidate’s worthiness, the priests placed their hands on the shoul-

ders of Dn. Matthew. Led kneeling to the center of the bema, Dn. Matthew presented himself to the people by fac-

ing the congregation and in a gesture of assent to their will, he raised his hands. The culmination of the ceremony

took place as the Primate robed Dn. Matthew in Priestly vestments, anointed the priest and announced Dn. Mat-

thew’s new name – Fr. Mesrop. Holding his hands open, Fr. Mesrop received the chalice and paten from the Pri-

mate. According to tradition, the newly-ordained Fr. Mesrop blessed the people by saying Khaghaghootyoon ama-

netsoon (Peace unto all). At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Mesrop stood at the center of the chancel and

silently read Holy Scriptures. The faithful greeted him by kissing his freshly-anointed hands.

According to the traditions of the Armenian Church, the bishop selects the priesthood name of the newly

ordained. Surpazan chose the name Father Mesrop Ash because Deacon Ash made the decision to obtain his theo-

logical education at the Kevorkian Seminary and Theological University at the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin,

Armenia, and by choice learned classical Armenian. Saint Mesrop Mashtoz created the Armenian alphabet, and

Surpazan felt this name best characterized Deacon Ash’s approach to his theological training.

Following the ordination, a formal celebratory banquet

organized by the Parish Council of St. John was held in recogni-

tion of the newly ordained priest. The official banquet was held at

the Hall of the Annunciation Greek Cathedral in San Francisco.

Ecumenical guests including Protopresbyter Alexis Limonczenko

of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Rev. Fr. Khoren

Habeshian, Rev. Nerses Balabanian, Rev. James Kizirian and

State Senator Joe Simitian were among the dignitaries who at-

tended the festive event.

Technology played a large role in the ordination as over-

flow attendees were able to view the service via live video feed

inside the church hall, and the entire service was streamed live on Ustream.com, allowing for even more faithful

around the world to participate. Shortly after the ordination, Father Mesrop Ash entered the 40 day seclusion peri-

od of fasting, mediation, prayer, and training according to the traditions of the Armenian Church and will return to

St. John to begin his ministry in early June. Father Mesrop Ash's first divine liturgy will be held on Sunday, June

3, 2012.

Dn. Matthew Ash (Rev. Fr. Mesrop Ash) - A Short Biography

Dn. Matthew Ash was born on June 12, 1981 to Ralph and Jeanine Ash. Through his parents' dedicated

service he was raised within the community of St. James Armenian Church of Los Angeles. His formative years

St. Vartan ACYO Attends Mt. Davidson Cross Commemoration event honoring the 97th

Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Aren Kanneian, ACYO member, and Tamar Tatoian, ACYO Chairlady,

represented St. Vartan ACYO at the Mt. Davidson Cross Requiem and Commem-

oration event honoring the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. They pre-

sented a floral wreath at the foot of the cross along with other Bay Area Armenian

youth organizations including AGBU and AYF. Tamar Tatoian was a speaker at

the event and the following is the speech she gave:

"As we gather together again to solemnly commemorate the Armenian

Genocide, we feel hope as a people. Though the Armenian people have suffered at

the hands of the Turkish throughout history and are discriminated against by them

to this day, I believe our loyalty to advocating for genocide recognition is a reflec-

tion of the strength of the Armenian people. A phoenix rising from the ashes, Ar-

menia perseveres with us, the diaspora, as its wings, encouraging it to fly despite

its troubles. I hope I can accurately speak for other Armenian youth when saying

that being Armenian is a significant and indispensable part of our identities, which is why organizations like

ACYO that allow us to be active in the Armenian community are so fundamental. Our history is also important

to the development of our Armenian identities, and though we may not have the ability to be as politically in-

fluential as some other countries, we have endless amounts of love and devotion to our beautiful culture, and

we will never allow our history to be overshadowed by denial."

ACYO Celebrates Mother's Day In honor of Mother's Day the ACYO continued their annual tradition and

prepared an elaborate coffee hour spread. As all the Mothers entered the church

hall, they each received a

large Hershey's bar with a

personalized note from the

ACYO printed on the

back. The ACYO would

like to thank all of the

moms in the St. Vartan

community for their con-

stant love, support, and

encouragement.

were devoted to Sunday School, Armenian Church Youth Organization,

and the Western Diocese Summer Camp. As a young adult he began

transitioning to a leadership role within the life of the Church, and

found outlets for service in Lay Ministry with the youth. During this

time he developed skills which would later be of use in his ministry,

working with the Armenian Assembly of America and studying in the

field Organizational Communications. In 2005, with the support and

blessing of the Primate, His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian, he was

accepted as a Candidate to the Priesthood for the Western Diocese and

subsequently served as Diocesan Youth Director for two years.

In 2006, he was ordained to the Order of the Diaconate by Abp. Derderian. In 2008, he married his dear

wife Ani, who has ardently supported him throughout their long journey to the Holy Priesthood. In 2009, with the

blessing of the Primate, Abp. Hovnan Derderian, and His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, he

began his studies at the Kevorkian Seminary and Theological University located at the Mother See of Holy Etch-

miadzin in Armenian. After graduating from his two year program and serving several months at the St. Gregory

the Illuminator Cathedral in Yerevan he returned to the Western Diocese where he was appointed as pastor of the

faithful of St. John Armenian Church in San Francisco.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 First Aid/CPR/

AED Training

Church Hall

9am-noon

3 Morning Service

9:30 am Divine

Liturgy 10 am

Hambartsman

Or Celebration

after services

4 5 6 Bazaar Workday

Large Beoreg

9:30 am

7 8 9

10 Morning Service

9:30 am Divine

Liturgy 10 am

11 12 13 Parish Council

Meeting 6:30

pm

14 15 16

17

Father’s Day

Morning Service

9:30 am Divine

Liturgy 10 am

18 19 20 Summer Begins

Bazaar Workday

Kufta 9:30 am

21 Bazaar Workday

Kufta 9:30 am

22 23

24 Morning Service

9:30 am Divine

Liturgy 10 am

25 26 27 Bazaar Workday

Small Beoreg

9:30 am

28 29 30

Father’s Day Quote

One night a father overheard his son pray: Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is.

Later that night, the Father prayed, Dear God, Make me the kind of man my son wants me to be.

The Voice Newsletter is published once a month by St. Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce Street, Oakland, CA. 94610, Phone (510)893-1671, Fax: (510) 893-2102 Email: stvartanoakland@aol.com Website: www.stvartanoakland.org The deadline for all articles is the fifteenth of each month.

Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate Rev. Fr. Hovel Ohanyan, Parish Priest and President of All Church Organizations Parish Council Chair: Jack Papazian Jr. Parish Assembly Chair: Don Manoogian Choir Director: Beverly Nalbandian Organist: Virginia Madajian ACYO Chair: Tamar Tatoian Church School Superintendent: Marie Hagopian Ladies Society Co-chairs: Suzanne Abnous and Suzanne Vasgerdsian Athletic Committee Chair: Mike Boloyan Cultural Society Chair: Liz Ojakian Club Hye Chair: Sako Soghomonian Hokejosh: Nora Hanoian and Pat Barsamian Church Maintenance: Vartan Hovsepian Newsletter Editors: Arlene Hovsepian and Rachel Harger Wedding Coordinator: Carol Rustigian Church Secretary: Rachel Harger Altar Flowers: Diana Toomajian and Sue Barsamian Church Custodian: Wartkes Hagopian Divine Liturgy Service—Sundays 10:00 a.m.