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Jersey Shore neighbors and parishioners of St. Stepanos Armenian Church in Elberon, N.J. turned out for the annual church bake sale held by the St. Stepanos Women’s Guild December 20 and 21. This year, the addition of a gift auction drew crowds eager to scoop up sweet and savory treats for... Read More →

The Armenian American Social Club (AASC) held its annual Christmas party in the afternoon of December 11, 2014 at the ARTISAN Restaurant, on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, NJ. Aside from being a celebration of Christmas this luncheon was also dedicated to honoring the long-time president and... Read More →

Saturday December 6 th at 5.30 pm we gathered at Sirvart and Kevork Hovnanian Hall at Saint Stepanos Armenian Church in Long Branch for a family movie night and potluck dinner. Contrary to the bad weather we were over sixty guests savoring a lavish dinner of home made food and deserts prepared... Read More →

    St. Stepanos Jack Tarzian Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund is available now. This memorial fund began in 2007 to help students with school related items such as tuition, supplies, books, etc. Applications are due by December 15, 2014. You may mail the application directly to “Tiffany... Read More →

It has become a tradition to celebrate Armenian culture and heritage in the month of October in recognition of the Holy Translator’s Day. On Sunday, 10/19/14, St. Stepanos parishioners celebrated Cultural Day in the observation of the Feast of Holy Translators. Among the Holy Translators... Read More →

On Sunday, August 17, 2014, over 70 parishioners participated in the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God. The Rev. Fr. Daniel Karadjian, Pastor, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered a sermon based on the significance of The Holy Mother of God and all... Read More →

Traditionally, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary hosts a Deacon’s Training Program every summer during which young members of the Armenian Church visit New Rochelle, NY for two weeks to increase their faith, bond with their brothers in Christ, and learn how to better serve the church... Read More →

Saturday was the Mans club picnic, it was a successful day with our faithful friends who come to encourage the newly formed club. Der Hayr had prepared the chicken kebab, real delicious; had some friends game of tavloo and all of us had a wonderful day together. We were about 22 members. Read More →

Dear Fellow Parishioners, As we approach the 100th anniversary of the commencement of the Armenian Genocide, we have the unique opportunity to tell our stories of how our ancestors miraculously survived. The concerted efforts of the Turkish government to compound the atrocities by denying its... Read More →