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On Sunday, March 3rd the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates Bun Barekendan or Great Barekendan. This is called Great because it is celebrated before the Great Lent, a time of abstinence and repentance for the faithful. The word Barekendan derives from the word “bari” which means... Read More →

WG BAKE CHRISTMAS SALE The St. Stepanos Women’s Guild hosted its annual Christmas Bake Sale on Dec.16, 2018. The hall at St. Stepanos Armenian Church was beautifully decorated for Christmas and very festive for our Holiday Bake Sale.  Even though it rained all day, we were all warm and happy... Read More →

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA On December 8th, 2018 our church held its second Breakfast with Santa. Over 25 families with their kids came to enjoy the day. Santa Claus came along with his helper Mister Elf. Our children were very excited to see Der Hayr sitting next to Santa Claus! They had a chance to... Read More →

October is the Armenian Culture Month where we celebrate the Armenian spiritual, philosophical, intellectual and artistic life. The Holy Translators of the Armenian church are a dedicate group of literary figures, and saints of our nation, who founded the Armenian alphabet, translated the... Read More →

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 →