St Marks Armenian Catholic Church

CORRECTION: We incorrectly posted "Half tray Souboreg." It is actually "1/3 TRAY SOUBOREG (6 Pieces)." We apologize for any confusion.

Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire Pope Francis also turned his thoughts to a tenuous humanitarian ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. He welcomed a Russian-brokered ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which took effect on Saturday at noon.... The Pope admitted that the cessation in hostilities is tenuous but prayed that it might hold for the sake of civilians suffering in the area. Even though the truce appears very fragile, I encourage its continuation and express my sympathy for the loss of lives, for the suffering, and for the destruction of homes and places of worship. Pope Francis then invited everyone to pray for the victims and those whose lives are in danger

Our Bishop speaking with passion at the March for Victory in LA.

Today the souboreg "team" was hard at work preparing the souboreg for the drive-up food court to be held Saturday, November 14, 2020. Thank you so much to Sake Minasian, Ani Kaprielian, Sarah Selverian, Silva Minasian, Arpy Minasian and Ginny Garabedian who was good enough to take these photos. There is no doubt, with these ladies, this will be the best souboreg anyone has ever had. Thank you again ladies for your hard work and help.

Best shish-Kebab in Philly! St. Marks Armenian Catholic Church Pre-order Food Court Drive Up Saturday, November 14, 2020... 5 PM through 8 PM Details will follow shortly. Please save the date and look for the pre-order form to be posted soon.

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Pope Francis appeals to leaders in Armenia and Azerbaijan to find a negotiated solution to the crisis in the region. By Vatican News Pope Francis has appealed to conflicting parties in the Caucasus nations of Armenia and Azerbaijan to accomplish concrete deeds of goodwill and fraternity for a peaceful solution.... Speaking on Sunday after the Angelus prayer, the Pope said he has had worrying news of clashes in the Caucasus region and that he is praying for peace. He urged leaders to find a solution not through the use of force and arms, but through the means of dialogue and negotiation and he asked all Christians to gather with him in prayer for peace for the region. On the ground, Armenia declared martial law and mobilized its male population on Sunday after clashes with Azerbaijan over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region in which both sides reported fatalities. Authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh, a mainly ethnic Armenian region inside Azerbaijan which declared independence in 1991, also announced martial law and mobilized the male population after clashes which the two sides blamed on each other. Media sources said Armenia accused Azerbaijan of carrying out an air and artillery attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, but Azerbaijan said it had responded to Armenian shelling. It is not the first time Pope Francis has appealed for peaceful mediation to the brewing conflict. On 19 July 2020, he expressed concern at news of violence in the Caucasus and appealed to the international community to engage in mediation.

Pope calls for day of prayer, fasting in solidarity with Lebanon One month after a massive explosion at a fertilizer storage facility tore through Beirut and reopened Lebanon’s old wounds, Pope Francis expresses his and the Church’s solidarity with the troubled nation and calls for a worldwide day of prayer on Friday, 4 September.... Sunday, we are pleased to welcome Father Joseph Loya back to St. Marks for Sunday Mass. Father Raphael will be back on Sept 13th, Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Please, if you are planning to attend Mass at St. Marks on Sunday, please send an email to the church. And confirm that you have not been sick in the last 14 days, you have not been around anyone who has been sick and that you have not been out of state in the past 14 days. Sunday we will be solemnized the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Mother. If some one would like to donate the Altar Flowers ($60) and or the Blessed Mother ($30). Please email the church office.

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Magar (Khacho) Voskerijian. Magar is the twin brother of our deacon Hovhannes Voskeridjian. The Saint Marks family offers our condolences to Hovhannes and Therese Voskeridjian, Drs. Armen and Patricia Voskeridjian, Asadur and Arpy Minasian and their children.

Dear friends From His Excellency, Bishop Mikaël Mouradian Bishop of Armenians Catholics of the United States and Canada... Those who wish to help our brothers and sisters in disaster Lebanon are asked to write their checks in American currency to the order of Armenian Catholic Eparchy and send it to the following address: 1510 E. Mountain St. Glendale, CA 91207 USA Mention at the bottom of the check for Lebanon Or by Paypal.me/ourladyofnareg

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Vartan Uzatmaciyan. Vartan is the Brother of our long time parishioner Silva Minasian. Our condolences go to Silva, Aret, Raffi & Zabelle Minasian. May the memories spent together bring comfort during this difficult time. ... May he rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord.

A huge Thank You for everyone who worked so very hard to make St. Mark's Drive by Picnic a great success! Thank you to Patrice Keshgegian, Rose Vos, Adrienne Juskalian, Sona Sudjian Hoplamazian, Theresa Dempsey, Sibelle Ewing, Rosanne Sarkissian. Cooks - Mike Croy, Toros Zeibari, Vahe Minasian, Matthew Zeibari, Christine Davidian for the wonderful salad and George S. Yacoubian Jr. for the amazing pilaf. ... The event was fun, creative, entertaining and a huge success. Even an injured foot did not keep them away. Thank you to everyone who ordered platters and supported our Church. We hope you enjoyed them.