Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Toronto

St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian Saturday School is currently seeking candidates for the following positions:

·          Kindergarten Teacher (Early Childhood Education diploma preferred)

·          Elementary Teacher

The above positions require proficiency in the Armenian language (Western Armenian) and English.

Interested candidates should forward their resume (by mail or e-mail) with cover letter to the attention of the Board of Trustees of Saturday School.  Please indicate in your cover letter the position for which you are applying.  APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 1, 2009.

Mailing Address:          Holy Trinity Armenian Church

Board of Trustees–St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Saturday School

                                    920 Progress Avenue

Scarborough, ON  M1G 3T5

E-mail:  sahag.mesrob@hotmail.com

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy a solemn requiem service will be offered in blessed memory of His Holiness Karekin I Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians on the 10-th Anniversary of His Eternal Rest   Sunday, June 28th, 2009  Followed by a lunch reception at the “Magaros Artinian” Hall 920 Progress Avenue, Toronto, ON. 416-431-3001

Կիրակի, Յունիս 28, 2009

Յաւարտ Սուրբ Պատարագի Հոգեհանգստեան յատուկ պաշտօն պիտի կատարուի

Երջանկայիշատակ

Գարեգին Ա. Ամենայն Հայոց Կաթողիկոսի

Վախճանման 10-րդ տարելիցին առթիւ

The Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada Under the auspices of His Grace Bagrat Galstanian, Primate        Presents E T C H M I A D Z I N A  MUSICAL Celebrating the cultural wealth of the Armenian Church and The Birth of  the Christian Nation Dedicated to the 110 Anniversary of the Armenian Church in North America and The 25th Anniversary of the Diocese in Canada Featuring The Komitas Choir  &  Garni Dance Ensemble of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Cathedral of Montreal, Quebec Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. The Global Kingdom Ministry Church 1250 Markham Road Toronto, Ontario Adults $35       Students $20 Call 416-431-3001 now and book your tickets

Watch the video: Etchmiadzin musical is an entertaining, exhilarating and aesthetically pleasing entertainment unique to the Armenian experience.    The production, entirely sung and recited in Armenian, traces the Christian history of our nation, from St. Gregory the Illuminator through to modern history.   The adult choir, youth dancers, soloists, costumes and light and sound effects combine to make a powerful statement.  The battle of Avarayr is depicted as the fierce struggle and martyrdom to safeguard Christianity for Armenians.  In the segment outlining the creation of the Armenian alphabet, children dressed as Armenian letters dance and scamper on stage, portraying the joy of our people at finally having their own alphabet.   Etchmiadzin is a professionally-made show, and will leave you inspired and exhilarated, and proud of our Christian heritage.

AFSS celebrates 5^th Anniversary of “HYE HOPES”

Armenian Family Support Services (AFSS) held a one-of-a-kind event Saturday, May 2nd, at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church in celebration of the 5th Anniversary of providing “Hope” to those in need. The Church was transformed into a European tableau decorated with running fountains, dazzling flowers, amazing storefront decorations, and beautiful garden furniture.

4^th Annual Armenian Memorial Faith Build

Becoming a carpenter for a day: following in the footsteps of Jesus

Friday April 17th, 2009 could not have been a better day for the Armenian Family Support Services (AFSS) and the ACYOC Central Council to have held the forth Annual Armenian Memorial Faith Build. Collaborating with the faith-based, non-profit organization of Habitat for Humanity, a group of 24 energetic youth and adults gathered at the residential construction site at 20 Hartford Avenue in East Scarborough on one of spring’s warmest days.

Dear Parishioners,

COMMEMORATION OF THE 94^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Organized by the inter-denominational committee of Toronto and with the participation of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, St. Mary’s Apostolic Church, St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Church and the Armenian Evangelical Church, the commemoration of the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide took place on April 24, 2009, at the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church. Present at this commemoration were the pastors of the above mentioned churches, Very Rev. Fr. Meghrig Parikian, Very Rev. Yeghia Kirejian, Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargaria, Rev. Samuel Albarian, Rev. Yesai Sarmazian, Very Rev. Hayrig Hovhannisian, Rev. Archpriest Sarkis Gulian, guest speaker Rev. Krikor Aghabaloghlu, Mr. Hagop Janbazian, chair of the inter-denominational committee, Mr. Ara Boyajian, chair of the Diocesan Council, as well as representatives of churches, organizations, unions and a huge number of faithful.   Read article in Armenian

Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian welcomed the guests and the audience. After the communal rendition of the Lord’s Prayer, representatives from all the participating churches read sections from the Bible. The programme that followed comprised of songs, poems and recitations.

The keynote speaker of the day was Rev. Krikor Aghabaloghlu, pastor of the Armenian Evangelical churches of Istanbul.

Rev. Aghabaloghlu reflected upon his childhood days in Arapkir and the difficulties he faced as a Christian. He mentioned the fact that many Turks have embraced Christianity in recent years.  In his message, he emphasized the importance of justice, faith and Jesus.

Very Rev. Meghrig Parikian made the closing remarks by thanking the keynote speaker and all those who participated in the commemoration. Later, a special requiem was held at the Genocide Memorial in memory of the 1.5 million martyrs of the Armenian nation.

The somber evening ended with a reception organized by the Holy Trinity Armenian Church Ladies Auxiliary. See photos...

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT HONOURED AT EVENT IN OTTAWA
ON FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF RECOGNITION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

On the fifth anniversary of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the House of Commons, the Congress of Canadian Armenians, with the support of 20 Armenian organizations from across Canada, organized a special event on April 21, 2009 in the Parliament Building in Ottawa to honour the Members of Parliament who voted in favour of Private Members' Bill M-380 which read: "That this house acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and condemn this act as a crime against humanity."

The representatives of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church taking part in this event were Mr. Ara Boyajian, The Chairperson of the Diocesan Council of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church of Canada, Mr. John Satouri, Chairperson of the Parish Council and Mr. Hrant Ketenjian, member of the Parish Council. Read more...

Ս. Երրորդութիւն Հայց. Առաք. Եկեղեցւոյ 2009 տարեշրջանի Ծխական Խորհուրդի Կազմը   Կիրակի, Ապրիլ 19, 2009 –ին (Նոր Կիրակի – Կրկնազատիկ) Թորոնթոյի Սուրբ Երրորդութիւն Հայց. Առաք. Եկեղեցւոյ մէջ տեղի ունեցաւ Ս. և Անմահ Պատարագ, ձեռամբ եկեղեցւոյս հովիւ՝ Արժ. Տէր Զարեհ Ա. Քհնյ. Զարգարեանի:  Ս. Պատարագի ընթացքին, «Ուրախ Լեր» Շարականի երգեցողութեամբ  եւ դպիրներու ու սարկաւագներու կազմած թափորով դէպի խորան առաջնորդուեցան Եկեղեցւոյս Ծխական Խորհուրդի նորընտիր անդամ- անդամուհիները:  Պատարագիչ Տէր Զարեհ Ա. Քահանան իր քով ունենալով Արժ. Տ. Սարգիս Ա. Քհնյ. Կիւլեան կատարեցին օրհնութիւնը Ծխական Խորհուրդի կազմի 11 անդամ-անդամուհիներուն:             Տէր Հայրը շնորհաւորելով  յաջողութիւն մաղթեց իրենց աստուածահաճոյ գործերուն որ ստանձած են:  Յաւարտ Ս. Պատարագի ներկայ հաւատացեալները շնորհաւորեցին Ծխական Խորհուրդի անդամ-անդամուհիները, մաղթելով  իրենց յաջողութիւններ:

On Sunday, April 19, 2009 after the Divine Liturgy, the newly elected & re-elected parish council members received special blessing from the Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian who wished them well and noted the importance of their commitment to the Holy Trinity Armenian Church and its God pleasing mission.   The council’s chairperson is Mr. John Satouri and the Vice-Chair is Mr. Stephan Ekmekjian.   Please click here for photos.

On April 5th, 2009, both Junior and Senior A.C.Y.O.C took part in the annual Palm Sunday Luncheon.   During the Divine Liturgy the new Junior and Senior committees were blessed by Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian and then everyone was invited to join in on the festivities downstairs.   The ACYOC members worked hard in decorating the hall and preparing the food. The afternoon entertainment consisted of the Holy Trinity “Yeraz Choir” and “Sasoon Dance Ensemble,” performances by Khatchig and Saro Wanes on piano and duduk and by Gary Nercessian on the accordion accompanied by Sevag Avakian.

ARMENIAN WOMEN’S DAY

Organized by Women’s Guild Central Council

Hosted by St. Mary Armenian Church Women’s Guild, Hamilton, Saturday March 28, 2009

Mona Selyan

Early Saturday morning, Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian blessed our journey to St. Mary’s, reading from (Luke 5:17-26), the miracle of Jesus healing The Paralytic.  We departed Holy Trinity Armenian church, and after an enjoyable bus trip to Hamilton, we entered St. Mary Armenian Church for the Arevakal service.  What a treat to witness this beautiful Lenten service sung by four members of our Clergy: His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, Very Rev. Father Hayrik Hovhanissyan, our own Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian, and Deacon Narek Garabedian, assistant to the Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry Department. Read more...

Bringing Armenian youth together is, and always has been, the focus of the ACYOC. 
After the elections in late November, our newly formed committee felt that it was absolutely crucial that we hold more religious based events, so that our youth can have a better understanding of Christianity and what it means to live a Christian lifestyle.  The March 27^th ACYOC sleepover was just that: an event where our youth gathered together under one roof and had deep, meaningful discussions about God with their religious leaders.  We were joined by Rev Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian, His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian and guest speaker Peter Nigoghossian who gave his testimony and sparked much discussion with the youth. Our own Ari Boyaci also gave an insightful presentation on the role of Lent in the Armenian Apostolic Church; a lot of valuable information was extracted from these discussions. This was followed by a question period, where our youth were given the opportunity to ask faith related questions and receive answers. To leave a true spiritual imprint on the youth, they were escorted upstairs into the church to participate in an “Arevakal” service, which really ended the formal programme off with a sentimental tone.  The event was very successful, and we look forward to having another sleepover very soon!

Garen Hagopian, ACYOC

On February 24, 2009, Women’s Guild Executive Committee had its election meeting. The opening prayer was offered by our Pastor, Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian who welcomed all the attendees and expressed his sincere gratitude to this supportive, encouraging and well-organized committee of dedicated women.   Read more...

On Sunday, March 15, 2009, following the Divine Liturgy our parishioners gathered at  “Magaros Artinian” Hall for Mid-Lenten Luncheon organized by HTAC Women’s Guild. Our Pastor, Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian offered a prayer and introduced Women’s Guild newly elected Chairperson, Mrs. Rita Artinian and the committee members. Mrs. Artinian welcomed all the attendees and thanked the ladies who have taken time from their own schedule to prepare special Lenten dishes.

This event again exemplified our members’ generosity and talents as they cooked all of the tempting and mouthwatering confections. Without active involvement of our members, Women’s Guild would not have made so much this far!

The lunch was a spring time “welcome” prepared by the Guild members – everybody enjoyed the beauty and fragrance of the centerpieces, joyous music and each other’s company.

Women’s Guild Executive Committee

'The Armenian Family Support Services is happy to launch their Armenian community job networking service, located at www.afsstoronto.org.   If you know of a job opportunity please send a few details, as shown on the card (click here), to jobs@afsstoronto.org and we shall post it to our website for use by all in our community.'

Thank you. Help us provide a networking base for the 'hidden job market' in our community.

AFSS Board

Dear Parishioners,   This Christmas season, we invite you all to pray for the safe return of Ani Ashekian who is missing since November 9, 2008. Your prayers and heartfelt contributions to a trust fund set up by her family and friends will help her loved ones on their much needed support on this very crucial time in their lives. May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, With love and prayers, Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian  Please click here for more details

MISSING

You are invited to join our Bible Study sessions on
Wednesday evenings starting at 8:00 p.m. (English)
Thursday mornings (Armenian)
10:30 a.m. Morning Service   -  11:00 a.m. Bible Study

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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