We are pleased to announce that the Diocese will be working in partnership with the AGBU Summer Intern Program to offer an eight-week internship at the Diocese Center in New York during the summer of 2009 for young adults between 20-26. For more information or to receive an application, please contact College Ministry Facilitator Julie Hoplamazian at julieh@armeniandiocese.org or 212-293-1254…

The Azarian family will be offering a scholarship in memory of Mary Anne. Eligible candidates are those currently enrolled in undergraduate or post-graduate studies. Applications will be available in the hall foyer, deadline February 28th. The scholarship will be awarded on March 15th, 2009…

For more information and to download an application, go to www.armeniandiocese.org or contact ACYOA Executive Secretary Nancy Basmajian at acyoa@armeniandiocese.org or 212-293-1248. Application deadline is February 15, 2009…

Our Stewardship Campaign is under way and we are currently at 29% of our goal. The Stewardship Campaign is solely for the purpose of St. Sarkis establishing the commitment from our community for a full time pastor. ALL Stewardship will be held in a separate account for clergy. In order for us to continue with Badarak services, we will need everyone's help… [Continue...]

• Requiem services have been requested by Donna Loutigian for the soul of her husband, Robert M. Erklavec, who passed away 12 years ago on November 2nd.
• Requiem services have been requested by Donna Loutigian for the soul of her uncle, Albert Porfilio, who passed away October 19th in New York.

On Sunday, October 12th, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, presided at the celebration of the 40th anniversary of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and the distribution of the Holy Muron. The Holy Muron has been delivered to St. Sarkis by our Youth Representatives Elina Tunyon and Serena Kossisyan. On Sunday, November 16th, Fr. Vertanes will receive the Holy Muron after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. He… [Continue...]

Our Primate, the Archbishop of the Armenian Orthodox Church (Eastern) Khajag Serpazan, and his Vicar, the Very Reverend Father Haigazoun Najarian, have asked the Reverend Father Vertanes Kalayjian to act as our Spiritual Guide and Shepherd. Although Father Vertanes is retired, he expressed his willingness and enthusiasm to guide us in all matters of the Christian Faith and otherwise. Please join the Parish Council in welcoming The Reverend Father Vertanes Kalayjian as… [Continue...]

Charlotte – His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, continued his Pontifical Visit to the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) with a visit to the city of Charlotte, North Carolina for two days - Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th. This relatively new Armenian community of Charlotte, which has… [Continue...]

On Saturday September 15th, 2007, the St. Sarkis Sunday School teachers held a Camp Day for children ages 3 to 16. The event was to focus on the visit of Our Patriarch His Holiness Karekin II to Charlotte in the month of October. Father Daniel began the Camp Day with a prayer service for the children. He began by explaining to the children the importance of the Cross in our lives… [Continue...]