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It was a bittersweet celebration on Sunday, May 27th 2018. We marked the 100th anniversary of the First Republic of Armenia and the St. Stepanos Women’s Guild Day. Special Requiem Service (Hokehankisd) was conducted by Der Hayr in memory of  all the deceased Women’s Guild members. The... Read More →

On May 13, Rev. Fr. Daniel celebrated Badarak and after his message dedicated to the feast of Second Palm Sunday and Mother’s Day, most of our parishioners gathered in the church hall for delicious luncheon. The Women’s Guild of St. Stepanos Church organized a Talent Show devoted to Mothers... Read More →

On Sunday, April 29th, St. Stepanos hosted an event to welcome a multitude of new parishioners to the church. The event took place in the Kevork and Sirvart Hovnanian Hall immediately following Badarak services. Guests from throughout the tri-state area were in attendance, and the event was... Read More →

St. Stepanos Sunday/Armenian School On Saturday April 7, 2018 the St. Stepanos Armenian Church Sunday and Armenian School had its annual Easter Breakfast, Egg Hunt and Egg Cracking Contest. Prior to the breakfast Der Daniel had a short service in the sanctuary which all of the children both... Read More →

          Saint Stepanos Armenian Church celebrated Poon Paregentan this year with an emphasis on parish youth. Children received blessings and provided the entertainment for an afternoon luncheon.Following Divine Liturgy, a special Blessing of the Children service took... Read More →

The First Sunday of the new 2018 brought upon the celebration of the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, at St. Stepanos Armenian Church. After church services and the Requiem service dedicated to the Remembrance of the dead our annual Christmas Concert took place in the sanctuary. Mr. Armen... Read More →

Feast of Saint Stepanos Observed On December 24, 2017, St. Stepanos Armenian Church in Elberon, NJ celebrated the feast day of its patron saint. Following the Divine Liturgy, Deacon Terenig Terjanian briefly spoke about the life of Saint Stepanos; particularly, the Twelve Apostles’ need for... Read More →

The St. Stepanos Women’s Guild hosted its annual Christmas Bake Sale on Dec.16-17, 2017 as our community welcomed the holiday seasons.  We would like to start by thanking Rev. Fr. Daniel Karadjian and Yeretsgin Mariam Karadjian for their outstanding leadership and support. On December 16... Read More →

  The St. Stepanos family gathered for Thanksgiving celebration on Sunday, November 12. Over 70 people, adults and children attended the luncheon chaired by the members of Executive Committee, Ofig Jidarian and Ala Monokian. Once again, the ladies came through and demonstrated great team work.... Read More →