Sunday, November 1, 2009 Folloing the Divine Liturgy BLESSING Of The “KRIKOR & VARSENIK NALBANDIAN” Newly Renovated Boardroom By the Heartfelt Donation of Armen, Murad & Stepan Nalbandian Brothers In Memory of Their Beloved Late Parents

Ordination Ceremony of Acolytes and Endowment Fund's 10th Anniversary

On Sunday, October 18, 2009 His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, the Primate of the Armenian Church of Canada celebrated the Divine Liturgy with the parish priest, Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian, and the deacons on his side at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church of Toronto.   It was a special day for young Acolytes: Sarkis Mirzoyan, Haigaz Mirzoyan, Nareg Kara-Yacoubian and Aren Kurkjian who have been serving the Holy Altar. By the encouragement and support of Fr. Zareh, they completed special preparation classes led by Dn. Nurhan Ipekciyan.

This was the Sunday their ordination ceremony took place by Bishop Galstanian. It was a joyous day for the clergy, proud parents and family members as well as all parishioners of our church.

Vespers Service of the Eastern & Oriental Orthodox Clergy Fellowship

Holy Trinity Armenian Church SECOND ANNUAL WALK-A-THON  took place on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009   Over 6.5 km Walkathon started from 920 Progress Avenue to Town Center Ct. and return to church. Walkathon participants were blessed collectively in the Church courtyard following the Divine Liturgy. Refreshment were served in the Church surrounding area afterwards.  The walkers had a memorable & fun day!       See You On The Third Annual Walk A Thon 2010

The Walkathon Fundraising event supports the wonderful missions of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church. With your participation the following activities will be enriched and more successful.

The ongoing programs for the children & youth are Armenian Saturday School,
Sunday School, Choir, Dance Group and ACYOC (Armenian Church Youth of Canada)
will continue to assist more Armenian families with their spiritual & cultural needs
for a prosperous future for our youngsters.

Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Toronto   St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian Saturday School is currently seeking a candidate for the following position:   ·          Music Teacher   Interested candidates should forward their resume by e-mail with cover letter to the attention of the Board of Trustees of Saturday School.

 
E-mail:  sahag.mesrob@hotmail.com

The Holy Trinity Armenian Church

“YERAZ” YOUTH CHOIR’s

3rd Successful Musical Season Begins!

The Yeraz Youth Choir (YYC) under the direction of our accomplished Pianist/Choir Director - Mrs. Meline Afyan has performed regularly at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church’s cultural events and has participated at Sunday Mass celebrations, bringing joy and delight to our parishioners with their pure voices... Our goal is to expand our Youth Choir and give them and our community the experience of beautiful Armenian folk and religious music with professional voice teaching.

For Deatils please call church office at 416-431-3001 or Email: htac@bellnet.ca

Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church

Sunday School Opening 

On Sunday, Sept.13, 2009 it was the Sunday of the Feast of the Exaltation of The Holy Cross and the opening of Sunday School. It was a beautiful day and our students received a warm welcome from the teachers and volunteers. The school started with the Lord’s Prayer following with the Sunday School’s anthem and “sharagans”. The students learned about the Holy Cross Day and the history behind the festive day after which everyone received Holy Communion.

We followed our tradition of celebrating the summer time bithdays. The Sunday School students were each given a cross decorated with tricolour ribbons representing the Armenian flag. We entered the church to participate in “tapor”.

On Sunday, Sept. 20^th, Sunday School students celebrated the 18^th Anniversary of the

Independence of Armenia.  They learned about the history of Independence, the flag, and

historic places of our land Armenia.

Some of our graduated students were representatives of Sunday School who joined their friends from St. Sahag St. Mesrop Armenian Saturday School and AGBU’s Zaroukian Armenian Day School to participate in the blessing of the Armenian Flag ceremony.

Happy Anniversary to our Motherland Armenia

God Bless you and Best wishes From Sunday School

THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIA’S INDEPENDENCE

Monday, September 21, marked the 18th anniversary of the establishment of the independent Republic of Armenia. For this occasion, Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada, has advised parish priests of the Armenian Church Canadian Diocese to conduct the special thanksgiving prayer and the blessing of the flag ceremony for the Republic of Armenia.

Armenia declared its sovereignty from the Soviet Union on August 23, 1990.  In the wake of the August Coup, a referendum was held on the question of secession.  Following an overwhelming vote in favour, full independence was declared on September 21, 1991.  However, widespread recognition did not occur until the formal dissolution of the Soviet Union on December 25, 1991.  Armenia became a member of the United Nations on March 2, 1992.

On Sunday, September 20th, 2009, following the Divine Liturgy, a special flag-blessing ceremony took place at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church on the occasion of 18th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia. Our beautiful tricolor flag was carried to the altar by six students representing AGBU Zaroukian Armenian Day School, Holy Trinity Church Sunday School and St. Sahag St. Mesrop Armenian Saturday School.

A group of cheerful Sunday School students waved small flags adding a cheerful sight to the ceremony.

Our Pastor and parishioners were honoured to have a special guest amongst them.  A Lebanese Member of Parliament from Beirut, Honorable Shant Chinchinian, was present during the Divine Liturgy and was asked to come forward to receive a special blessing and the Holy Trinity Armenian Church Medal from Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian.

On behalf of the Pastor, parish council and parishioners of Holy Trinity, we wish Mr. Chinchinian the best of success in his important and challenging duties, including representing the large Armenian diasporan community of Beirut.

May God bless our cultural and spiritual homeland and keep our people safe. O Lord our God, listen to the voice of supplications of your servants and keep unshaken the Republic of Armenia, which you restored through the grace of your mercy.  Hold out your most generous merciful hand and bless our entire people, namely the Armenian nation, and the Armenian Church, so that a spirit of love, peace, understanding, and divine worship would rest upon them.

St-Sahag and St-Mesrob Armenian Satuday School

Opening Day and Armenia’s Independence Day Celebration

By: Ani Altounian On Saturday September 19th St-Sahag St-Mesrob Armenian Saturday School opened its doors with a dual celebration.  The school Principal Mrs. Sonia Kradjian welcomed over 200 students and their parents to the 2009-2010 school year renewing the schools commitment to the betterment of our youth’s learning the Armenian language, heritage, history and culture and strengthening our faith.

As per every Saturday morning the children started the day with the Canadian, Armenian and school anthems, recited Shapatorya’s “Mer Oukhde” and prayed with Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian who offered encouragement to the students and their parents in their efforts to preserve their heritage. In unison the students filed out of the A.G.B.U. gym to the courtyard memorial to celebrate the Independence Day of Armenia releasing red, blue and orange balloons into the wind en route to their homeland.

Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.    Matthew 11:28

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Armenian Family Support Services (AFSS) presents a Delicious Luncheon
in support of Armenian families from Iraq!!

We are in a celebration mood to welcome our additions to the Canadian Armenian Community!! Yes, we are proud to announce that through the hard work and dedication of FSS Hay Doun, our sister office in Montreal, thirty Armenian applicants, having fled from war-torn Iraq and who have been residing with their children in other countries equally harsh and unsafe, have been approved to come to Canada through the Collective Sponsorship program.  There are many more applicants and we are hopeful they too will be accepted. As the families arrive, they will need our support for their new life in Canada. How can you help celebrate and support them?

Join us this Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 12:30 pm at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church, where a group of Armenian faithful ladies are bringing their heartfelt services preparing us one delicious lunch to remember. The entire proceeds from this luncheon will support the newcomers with their transition.

The Armenian Family Support Services (AFSS) and FSS Hay Doun have been helping settle and integrate Armenian Newcomers into the Canadian Armenian community life for many years. This being a larger group of newcomers, your support and donations will ensure that we are able to assist them with resettlement into a safer life that we, here in Canada, have been so fortunate to have. 

If you would like further information or would like to make a financial donation, please contact Hasmik Minasyan at the AFSS Office at 416-431-5549 or church office at 416-431-3001.

By helping build strong communities, we’re building a vibrant future for us all!!

Athina Ani Babayan with The Ottawa Bach Choir   By: R. Sarkissian               Born in Athens, Greece, to Armenian parents, Athina Ani Babayan, has always had music as a big part of her life ever since she was young. The current York University, Faculty of Fine Arts student, fluent in Armenian, English, and French, initially started by singing in her elementary school choir at the age of eight. Joining the junior and then the senior choirs of the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church as a choir member and soloist, as well as singing at various community events and cooperating with Komitas Musical Association as a soloist, were the next steps she later took.

Athina graduated from Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Secondary School with Honors where she performed leading roles in various musicals, participating in choral competitions as well as numerous music festivals. She completed both Grade Ten level in voice and the Grade Eight level in piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honors.   Read more...