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Rosa Mystica Group
Annual Rosa Mystica prayer group meeting in Sydney
 

 

Armenian Catholic Youth day
on 13 July 2008

His Eminence Archbishop Bedros Miriatian will be in Sydney for the World Youth day Celebrations. His Eminence will also con celebrate a special Holy Mass which will be dedicated to the Armenian Catholic Youth of the world.


YOUTH CLUB - To join please contact either: Mrs Zabel Bardakjian or Father Basil Sousanian

February 2008 - see Newsletter for more details

First Holy Communion - The 2008 first Holy Communion ceremony and mass will be held in April. Fr Parsegh has already commenced preparing the young so that they fully understand the meaning of the most holy sacrament, and so that they become worthy to receive the body and blood of Jesus our Saviour.  

Holy Mass in English - Yes, Fr. Parsegh and his Church Council have decided to introduce Holy Mass in the English Language in our Parish.

Starting March 9th the Holy mass will said in the English language, that is every second Sunday of the month. This decision has been taken to ensure that our many young boys and girls who are not conversant in the Armenian language, can still attend Mass (in the Armenian rite with some beautiful traditional hymns), in our church.  We cannot stress the importance of young blood in our church; the young are the future for our Parish and Church, without them we are doomed, there will be no one around to take over from the old generation, and if we as parents cannot get the message across to them, then let us ask ourselves, who will?

So please remember the date and let us pray to our Lord, to make the young hear our call.  

Sunday School - With great pleasure, we announce the commencement of our Sunday school for Kiddies; albeit in small numbers but we are confident the numbers will grow in due course; those who have missed our previous announcements can contact Fr. Parsegh to enrol in these classes; it is a great opportunity to introduce our young to the Armenian language, religion and other activities. As we have mentioned in our previous bulletins, the classes will be given during Holy Mass, which means that the parents can attend Mass while their children are being taught language and religion.  So for your children’s sake and our community’s sake do not neglect this opportunity, because these children are our future without them the future of our parish and community is indeed grim and its long-term survival would be seriously in doubt.

 

 

 
Sunday school
Sunday 9th December we will commence the Sunday school classes for children between 6- 12 years old.

The classes will be given in the church hall whilst the Holy mass is being said. All our parishioners and friends are welcome to bring their children within the abovementioned age group.

This is a great opportunity for us to saw the seeds of the Armenian culture and religion in our young. Our children are our investment for the future.

Thank you for the volunteer teaching staff - Mr & Mrs Robert Hazari and Miss Laura Baghdisar, for their kind and generous spirit.

Click here - official WYD08 website

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Our Patriarch has asked that members of our parish and the Sydney Armenian Community volunteer and open their homes for any number of the Armenian youth arriving from around the world for WYD08 (15-20 July) celebrations with Pope Benedict XVI.
Their stay in Sydney is not expected to be more than 15 days.
You are encouraged to nominate by contacting Father Basil.

Armenian Catholic Youth day on the 13 July 2008
His Eminence Archbishop Bedros Miriatian will be in Sydney for the World Youth day Celebrations. His Eminence will also con celebrate a special Holy Mass which will be dedicated to the Armenian Catholic Youth of the world.

 

Parish Activities and Works

Finance
Committee

Church
Library

Seniors Club

     

 Rosa Mystica
Prayer Group

ACY
Armenian Catholic Youth

Ladies
Auxiliary

 

Prior Events

 

2007


 

+  In Memory of Hrant Dink  +

 

Hrant Ding

 
   
   

Hrant Dink - Armenian journalist
 

The Armenian Catholic Community of Sydney joins its brothers and sisters in Armenia and the Diaspora in mourning and in condemnation of the organised and brutal daylight murder of the Armenian journalist
Hrant Dink.

 
First visit of Armenian Bishop from Antelias (Lebanon) to Sydney

A reception in honor of the visiting Armenian Bishop of Cilicia was held at the Arshag and Sophie School under the auspices of the Hamaskaine organization of Sydney. His Eminence Bishop Kegham Khatcherian was on an unofficial visit to Sydney visiting family and friends.
(Details - December 2007 Newsletter - Page 2)
 

 Church Council's 40th Anniversary

 Church Council's 40th Anniversary Title

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund I love Armenia
The Hayastan all Armenian Fund held its annual dinner dance on 16.06.07, the Armenian Catholic Church Council and Fr Parsegh who represents our Community in the above fund have formed part in these celebrations.
The development of the All Armenian Fund is a great milestone for all the Armenian organizations and the Churches in Australia. To see the various big organizations and Churches “including our Church” in Sydney working together under the one umbrella, warms the heart and it is indeed something to be proud of. This is a step forward and a step in the right direction.
The purpose of the Fund is to Help Armenia by initiating particular projects in Armenia. These projects, when completed, will be financed and paid for by the abovementioned Fund. We all know that Armenia  needs all the help we can give her.

 

Armenian Catholic Church Council 40th Aniversary
ARMENIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH COUNCIL’S
40th ANNIVERSARY

 
 
 

2006


August 2006 - C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s 
Der Emmanuel Krikorian ordained priest
The Archbishop of Aleppo, His Eminence, Bedros Miriatian ordained Der Emmanuel Krikorian as a priest in the Sourp Khatch (Holy Cross) Church on Sunday 20th August 2006.
 
Father Emmanuel Krikorian was born in Aleppo Syria and has completed his studies in Philosophy and Theology at the St. Tomas Angelicum University in Rome.
 
The Sydney Armenian catholic community wholeheartedly congratulates Der Krikorian on this most worthy and sacred vocation.
 
Conference 2006
Conference documents of our Deacon in Damascus, Mr Sarkis Kevork Bourounsouzian: [ pdf files: Armenian  Arabic ].
Fr Basil.
 
Rosa Mystica Group
15th Anniversary of the Rosa Mystica prayer group of Sydney 2006
 
 

2005


 
June 2005
Speech in Arabic - visit of Syrian ambasador in June 05
[ pdf file: Armenian  English  Arabic ]
 

2004


 
 
Sydney Visit - Saturday, March 6, 2004

Address of Patriarch-Catholicos Nerses Bedros XIX
Catholicos of All Armenian Catholics
Consecration of Our Lady of the Assumption Church

His Beatitude Nerses Bedros XIX - Sydney 2004 visit
| Armenian |  English |
 
April 24 Memorial (2004)
All Australian Armenians, irrespective of their religious or political affiliations have come together to commemorate our fallen ancestors during the 1915 genocide perpetrated by the young Turks of the Ottoman Empire. There was also the laying of the wreath ceremony that took place at the Armenian Khatchkar Memorial in the gardens of the NSW Parliament.
 
Speeches were delivered in The English and Armenian Languages by The Honourable John Watkins representing the Premier of NSW the Honourable Bob Carr and M/s Glady’s Berejeklian, the Honourable Member for Willoughby. The ceremony was concluded by special prayers for the fallen led by Fr Parsegh Sousanian and priests from the Armenian Apostolic Church.
 
More information and pictures visit Armenian National Institute
 
 

2003

 
 

2002

 
 

2001

 
 
 

2000


 
1700th Anniversary
1700th Anniversary of Armenian Christianity (2000)
 
Jubilee message of His Beatitude Nerses Peter XIX
 
[ pdf file: Armenian  English ]
 
 

 

YOUTH
To join please contact either:
  Mrs Zabel Bardakjian on 9753 1287 week days after 5pm, or
  Father Basil Sousanian on 0427 404 952

Parish

Reconciliation
10.15am before Sunday mass (available in Armenian, English, Italian and Arabic).
Baptism
contact parish priest for dates and instructions.
Weddings
by personal appointment.
Sick calls
anytime day or night
(see contact us section).
Rosa Mystica
Rosa Mystica home prayer group
(call for details in your area).
 
 


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Tsiternakaberd - inside Genocide Memorial - in Yerevan, capital of Armenia

Tsitsernakaberd
+ Genocide Memorial +
in Yerevan, capital of Armenia

 
Light the Night
Light the NightOn the eve of April 24th, we encourage to "Light the Night" by lighting a candle through the night of the 23rd and into the morning of the 24th, in remembrance of the 1.5 million souls that fell victim to the annihilation machine of the Ottoman Empire. Each lit candle placed on the window sill will represent a soul lost throughout the years of 1915 and 1923.
Together, lets "Light the Night", lets vow to remember, to never forget, and to pursue justice and peace for all humanity.
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SOURCE: www.armeniadiaspora.com
 

+ In Memory of Hrant Dink +

 

Hrant Ding

 
   
   

Hrant Dink
Armenian journalist
 

The Armenian Catholic Community of Sydney joins its brothers and sisters in Armenia and the Diaspora in mourning and in condemnation of the organised and brutal daylight murder of the Armenian journalist
Hrant Dink.

 
 
 

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