Dinner to Tribute Church Deacons
December 26, 2011
On Friday 23 December a dinner was hosted by the Church Council to tribute the deacons and acolytes who serve the Church so devotedly. The dinner was presided by His Eminence Archbishop Aghan Baliozian and attended by the Reverend Fathers, deacons, altar servers, councillors and spouses. Words of appreciation were expressed by the Chairman, Mr Bedros Zorlu and Church Fathers Norayr Patanian and Bartev Karakashian, wishing the servants God’s enabling in their continued service.
ACWC Mothers’ Group Christmas Party
December 22, 2011
The weekly Young Mothers’ Group, a program of the Armenian Community Welfare Centre had its final session for 2011 on Monday 19 December to celebrate the festive season. Some 50 children accompanied by their mothers and grandmothers joined in the celebrations which included fun and games, food and presents, singing and entertainment as well as a visit by jolly old Santa Clause.
The Young Mothers’ Group is held every Monday morning for mothers and their pre-school infants. The Group will recommence in January and welcomes newcomers. For details contact the welfare office on 9419-6394.
ACYA Youth Forums
December 20, 2011
A core group of youth actively participated in two youth forums this month effectively voicing their opinions about the relationship between the church and the youth. Having discussed a number of initiatives and programs, a working group was established to set ACYA in motion.
The ACYA youth will start the new year with “Grassroots”, a social youth night on Friday 20 January. Like us on Facebook at ACYA – Sydney to find out more about upcoming plans.
