ST. MARY ARMENIAN CHURCH
SHNORHALI MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER
November 2022
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Cooking Class Hosted by Ararat Avak Society
Many of our Parishioners and a number of children gathered at church on Saturday, November the 5th to participate in the Cooking Class hosted by the Ararat Avak Society. Preparing traditional Armenian Gata was instructed by our very own master chefs Marianna Hayrapetyan and Anna Mkrtchyan. Everyone followed the recipe, Marianna's special formula, from start to finish.
The class started by mixing the ingredients and then kneading and shaping the dough for the Gata. While the trays of Gata were in the oven baking the participants and other guests enjoyed a festive luncheon hosted by the committee of the Ararat Avak Society.
Everyone was thrilled to take part in this class and take back home their own baked Gatas.
We would like to commend the Ararat Avak Society for this initiative and extend our gratitude to our master chefs Marianna and Anna. The success of all events is the result of the support from those who participate. KUDOS to all who came and ventured. Stay tuned for the next cooking class. If you did not have the chance to participate this time and are interested in future such events, please provide your contact information including your e-mail address to stmarychurchdc@gmail.com.
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ACYOA Juniors Elects New Officers
The ACYOA Juniors youth group met on Sunday, Nov 6th for their monthly meeting where they enjoyed some games, food, and fellowship. They discussed their upcoming event plans and participated in a Bible study led by Mania Missirian. The teens elected new officers for the 2022-23 school year.
Chair: Hovsep Seferian
Vice-Chair: Mariam McClure
Treasurer: Taggie Gomstyan
Secretary: Mariam Karapetyan
At-Large Member: Ruben Karapetyan
Congratulations to the new Juniors Council members!
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Women's Guild workshop and the Thanksgiving Bake Sale
On Tuesday, November 8, members of the St. Mary Women's Guild gathered to make food for the upcoming Thanksgiving Bake Sale. Favorites like sini kufteh, toorshi, simit, and haskanoush were prepared by the ladies.
The Thanksgiving Bake Sale was held on Sunday, Nov. 20. Parishioners and guests enjoyed many delicious holiday treats while at the same time supporting the Church. Special appreciation to all the women of the Guild who donated baked goods and made this event a success. For more information on upcoming events or to join the Women's Guild email listserv, contact stmarywgdc@gmail.com.
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Armenian Miniature Art Club
Shnorhali School offers the Armenian Miniature Art Club to students after school. With professional guidance from Anna Mkhitaryan, the Club students learn about Armenian miniatures, Armenian calligraphy (bird letters), and its significance, as well as famous Armenian miniature artists. During the sessions, young artists create and illustrate their own miniature projects. Der Hayr Hovsep Karapetyan visited the club on Sunday, November 13th to discuss the importance of this Armenian art. The club meets every Sunday from 2-3 pm at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church.
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Our Little Angels
The students in Yn. Jennifer's 2nd/3rd-grade religion class created angels out of their hand prints for the school bulletin board on Sunday, November 20th. The students were overjoyed once they saw their handiwork displayed, for all to see. These same students will be dressed as angels for the Christmas hantess, which will be a retelling of the Biblical story of Jesus' birth.
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, December 18th. The hantess will be at 1 pm in the parish hall!
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Volunteer Corner
We would like to extend our utmost gratitude to our volunteers, Aleksander Melik Stepanyan, Robert Nazaryan, Hayk Ghazaryan, Davit Givargi, and Mark Bettis for their dedicated service and meticulous work in upgrading our church's electrical system in the month of November.
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Baptism and Confirmation
November 12, 2022
Mikayla Christine Postell
Daughter of Daniel Postell and Melissa Bagherian
Godparents: Christopher Lebano and Tiffany Lebano
May God bless our newly baptized with His love and may His protection and guidance always be with them.
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Hokehankists - Requiem Services
November 6, 2022
For the Soul of:
Eva Asoryan
Requested by:
Daughter Talin Saraydaroglu, Son in Law Kirkor Saraydaroglu
November 13, 2022
For the Soul of:
Maria Ghazarian ( 40 Days)
Requested by:
Kevork and Taleen Ghazarian
November 20, 2022
For the Soul of:
Sonik Sayadian( 40 Days)
Requested by:
Albert, Anahid, and Robert Sayadian, and their families
For the Soul of:
Hratch Tatoyan ( 40 Days )
Requested by:
Mike and Naira Tashjian
For the Souls of:
Sahag Seraydarian (2 years), Chake Seraydarian (40 years) ,Alidz Zenian (3years), Hovhaness and Endza Zenain
Requested by:
David and Leda Zenian, Sarine and Chris Tyson
November 27, 2022
For the Souls of:
Marie and Garbis Vartanian
Requested by:
Malvina , Rita, Vasken Vartanian and Tamara Sarkisian and family
For the Souls of:
Lucy and George Abadjian
Requested by:
Hasmig Ghazarian
For the Soul of:
Mary Leon Banous
Requested by:
Harry Istepanian, Robert Istepanian, and Rita Istepanian
May God rest their Souls in peace and may His loving favor be with their Loved Ones.
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St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church
Rev. Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan, Pastor
4125 Fessenden Street N.W, Washington, DC 20016
202-363-1923 / www.stmaryaac.org
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