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SUMMARY:KHACHKAR MASTER CLASS
DESCRIPTION:KHACHKAR MASTER CLASS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 7\, 1:00pmChurch Hall \n\n\n\nNarine Poladian is Armenia’s first female khachkar carving master. We invited her to Our Saviour to teach a special master class on making Armenian Khachkars\, cross stones. With her professional guidance you will learn how to carve Armenian motives on a small volcanic tufa stone that was shipped from Haystan. You may take the stone home with you. \n\n\n\nCost $50Register at armenian.church@acoos.org
URL:https://acoos.org/event/khachkar-master-class/
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SUMMARY:STS. GHEVONDIANTS CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:STS. GHEVONDIANTS CELEBRATION \n\n\n\nTUESDAY\, FEBRUARY 10\,SOORP BADARAK\, 10:30 AM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowed byCelebratory Fellowship \n\n\n\nAll are welcomeWith the participation of New England Clergy \n\n\n\nGuest CelebrantFr. Vart GyozalyanPastor of Holy Archangels Armenian Church St. Michael and St. Gabriel \n\n\n\nGuest SpeakerFr. Milad SelimDean of St. George Orthodox Cathedral \n\n\n\nJoin us as we observe the Feasts of Sts. Ghevondiants and Vartanants. Feast of Sts. Ghevondiants traditionally is a celebration of all the clergy in the Armenian Church.  \n\n\n\nThis years gathering is hosted by the Armenian Church of Our Saviour with the participation of all New England Clergy.  \n\n\n\nFellowship to follow church services.
URL:https://acoos.org/event/sts-ghevondiants-celebration/
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SUMMARY:DEARUNDARAJ CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:DEARUNDARAJ CELEBRATION  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeast of the Lord’s Presentation to the Temple \n\n\n\nFriday\, February 13Cultural Center Courtyard \n\n\n\nDearundaraj Celebration – 5:30PMTraditional BonfireBlessing of newlyweds & engaged couples soon to be married \n\n\n\nFollowed by Poon Paregentan Party \n\n\n\nOn Friday\, February 13 we celebrate Dearundaraj\, literally “the bringing forward of the Lord.” The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord to the Temple is always 40 days after Armenian Christmas. Other names for the feast include Derendas.The Armenian Church has an age-old custom of lighting bonfires on this feast and celebrate with traditional festivities.On Friday\, Feb. 13 we will gather outside\, at the Cultural Center Courtyard\,  where a traditional bonfire lighting ceremony will take place\, with participants gathering around\, dancing\, jumping over the fire.We will have a blessing of newlyweds & couples soon to be married
URL:https://acoos.org/event/dearundaraj-celebration/
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SUMMARY:POON PAREGENTAN PARTY
DESCRIPTION:POON PAREGENTAN PARTY \n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 13\, 20266:00 PM \n\n\n\nDINNER & DANCEMUSIC & GAMES BYDJ RAMS\n\n\n\n$25 per person Kids under 12 freeYouth & Students $15 \n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nARMENIAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOURCULTURAL CENTER \n\n\n\nWe invite all of you to our Poon Paregentan celebration on Friday\, February 13 at the Cultural Center. Poon Paregentan a Sunday before Great Lent and it is a celebration of good life and happiness symbolizing the life Adam and Eve had in the Garden of Eden with the Lord.  \n\n\n\nPlease join us to celebrate this feast together. We will have Armenian music & danceGames & lots of fun.  \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing all of you there.    \n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets online at ACOOS.ORG or RSVP at armenian.church@acoos.org
URL:https://acoos.org/event/poon-paregentan-party/
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SUMMARY:LENTEN DINNER
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URL:https://acoos.org/event/lenten-dinner/
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SUMMARY:PARISH ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION:PARISH ASSEMBLY \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, FEB. 22\,Following Soorp Badarak \n\n\n\nThe Annual Parish Assembly will report on last year’s progress and set the direction for the coming year. As we are required\, we will conduct elections for open offices and be presented with reports by our church organizations. \n\n\n\nCome and be part of the life of our community’s present and future. \n\n\n\nAll those who are Baptized in the Name of Holy Trinity\, participate in the liturgical life of our Church\, are engaged in the life of the community\, support the church with their time\, talent and treasure are stewards of our Church and have the right to vote and serve.  \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you all at the Assembly.
URL:https://acoos.org/event/parish-assembly/
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SUMMARY:BIBLE STUDY
DESCRIPTION:Bible StudyMiracles of Christ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTUESDAY\, FEBRUARY 247:00 PM \n\n\n\nChurch hallAll are welcome \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join our upcoming Faith Discussion and Bible Study\, where we’ll dive deeper into Scripture and explore how to grow in our faith together. We will be studying the miracles of Christ for the next 6 months.  \n\n\n\nDuring our time together\, we’ll engage in meaningful conversations\, reflect on God’s word\, and discover practical ways to live out our faith in today’s world. Let’s encourage one another and build a supportive community grounded in God’s love and grace. \n\n\n\nCome with an open heart\, your Bible\, and a desire to grow. We look forward to learning and sharing with you!
URL:https://acoos.org/event/bible-study/
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