Церковь Сурб Товмас (Тенафлай, Нью-Джерси, США)

Шаблон:Churcht St. Thomas Armenian Church (Tenafly) Армянская Церковь св. Товмы (Тенефлай) http://www.armenianchurch.net/parishes/info.php?parishid=38

Tenafly, NJ St. Thomas Armenian Church

Highway 9 W. and E. Clinton Avenue Tenafly, NJ 07670 Metro Area: New York, NY Telephone: (201) 567-5446 Fax: (201) 567-5420 Email: admin@stthomasarmenianchurch.com WebSite: www.stthomasarmenianchurch.com Pastor: V. Rev. Fr. Papken Anoushian

History

Established: 1957 Consecrated: April 3—4, 1965

Sanctuary: The parish owns its permanent sanctuary, which is not the original one. The previous sanctuary was housed in the church auditorium, which was on the church property from 1961-65. After building the auditorium in 1961, the parish built a parsonage in 1963, a church complex in 1964, a kitchen, classrooms, and a youth room in 1985. Major benefactors include Mr. and Mrs. Garbis Kirikian, Dr. and Mrs. Harout Mekhjian, and Mr. Rupen Saddler.

Important Events: Catholicos Vazken I blessed the church property on July 24, 1960; the formal opening of the auditorium was January 29, 1961. In March, 1986, the parish dedicated the Rupen and Leon Saddler Hall, Mekhjian Atrium, Topjian Kitchen Wing, and Kirikian Armenian School areas.

Statistics

Armenians in general area: 10,000

Estimated number of members: 1,200

Dues-paid members: 390

Average number of sacraments: Baptisms: 17 Weddings: 8 Funerals: 11

(Figures from 2001) Pastors Rev. Fr. Dajad Davidian, 1960-62; Rev. Fr. Arnak Kasparian, 1962-91; V. Rev. Fr. Papken Anoushian, 1991-Present Parish Council Jack Torosian, Chairman Paul Bourghol, Vice Chairman Artoun Hamalian, Secretary Richard Saraydarian, Treasurer Madlen Setian, Assistant Treasurer Council Members: Dr. Garbis Baydar, Karnik Garipian, Krikor Hamparsumian, Krikor Markarian, Sirun Vartanian, Seta Yavru-Sakuk Delegates: Dr. Levon Capan, Dr. Harout Mekhjian, Gregory Saraydarian, Dr. Bedros Yavru-Sakuk

Church Schools

Sunday School: 81 students

Armenian School: 126 students

Church Publications

Nor Tar newsletter Parish Organizations

Women's Guild founded in 1957, 85 members; ACYOA Seniors, 15 members; Choir founded in 1960, 25 members; Junior Choir, 25 members; Senior Citizens Group founded in 1972, 60 members; Bible Study, 20 members http://www.armenianchurch.net/diocese/clergy/info.php?clergyid=34 V. Rev. Fr. Papken Anoushian St. Thomas Armenian Church

Highway 9 W. and E. Clinton Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670

Telephone: (201) 567-5446 Fax: (201) 567-5420 E-mail: St. Thomas Armenian Church Highway 9 W. and E. Clinton Avenue Tenafly NJ 07670 United States Tel: (201) 567-5446 Fax: (201) 567-5420