Weekly e-newsletter of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church
8701 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian, Pastor
May 17, 2013 - Vol. no.8, issue no.19

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PARISH NEWS
- Next Bible Study is scheduled for Wednesday, June12, 2013.
- Memorial Day Grave Blessing is scheduled for, Monday, May 27th. Arlington Cemetery 9-11 a.m.,Lawnview Cemetery 1-2 p.m. For other locations or private blessings, please call Der Hayr.
- Graduates’ Communion & Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, June 9th. If you know anyone within our parish who is graduating from high school or college, please ask him/her to fill a questionnaire.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
May 19, 2013, 10:15 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
(please note special “start time”)
Theme: Pentecost
Arrive 10:15 A.M. for the special Pentecost game – starts in the foyer of Terhanian Hall
End-of-the-Year Party follows with assembly, birthday celebrations, games, contests, Trading Post, Barbeque Lunch.
Day of Service with upper class running activities of the day
- Registration for the 2013 – 2014 Sunday School Year is available online (stgregory-philly.org)
- 27th ANNUAL ST. GREGORY OF DATEV INSTITUTE SUMMER PROGRAMSunday, June 30th Sunday, July 7, 2013 St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center Elverson, PA Open to students ages 13 – 18 Application and details available http://www.stgregory-philly.org/ (Armenian Prelacy link)
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HAIGAZIAN SCHOOL
- Adult Classes are on Monday evenings 7 – 9 P.M. Download Registration Form
- You are cordially invited to the Haigazian School Hantes, which will take place on May 19, 2013, following the church services at 1 PM, which will be followed by traditional Candle Lighting Ceremony & refreshments. Hantes will be dedicated to “The Armenian Mother”.
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FUND RAISING FOR CHURCH
Dear Parishioners, the Board of Trustees came up with a new fundraising idea to help the finances of our church. Now, this program is valid in New Jersey as well. Please click this link and subscribe.
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- 2013-Spring_Schedule-BOT_Duty
- Read the May-June, 2013 issue of the Illuminator on line
- Visit the Seroonian Community Center’s Website
- 2013 Sunday Armenian Bible Readings
- Armenian Digital Books
- 2013 RELIGIOUS CALENDAR
- Dermenjian SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONforJune20,2013deadline The Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for the 2013Fall Semester. The deadline for application is June 20, 2013. Those who applied in Springl are not eligible.



