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September 8, 2026
Dear St. Mary Family, On Sunday, September 13, our parish will celebrate Khatchverats (Խաչվերաց), the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Khatchverats is one of the five gre…
Read more →September 5, 2026
Dear St. Mary Family, We want to let everyone know that the ACYO Beach Party scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, September 6, has been canceled due to expected inclement weather and un…
Read more →August 31, 2026
Dear Faithful of St. Mary, A warm reminder that our Adult Bible Study continues this week, facilitated by Hayr Eremia. Our first week was a great success, with strong parishioner p…
Read more →August 29, 2026
Dear St. Mary Family, Staying connected as a parish begins with something very simple: making sure we have the correct information for you and your family. Accurate parish records …
Read more →August 26, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, St. Mary ACYO is excited to invite our youth, ACYO members, Hye Camp campers, and friends to a special weekend of faith, leadership, fellows…
Read more →August 24, 2026
Dear St. Mary Family, On Sunday, September 13, our parish will celebrate Khatchverats (Խաչվերաց), the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Khatchverats is one of the five gre…
Read more →August 21, 2026
Dear Faithful of St. Mary, We are delighted to announce a new Adult Bible Study that will begin next week facilitated by our very own, Hayr Eremia! These weekly gatherings are desi…
Read more →August 20, 2026
Dear St. Mary Armenian Church Parish Family, We are excited to invite you to participate in the St. Mary Armenian Church 13th Annual Armenian Food Festival! This special event is m…
Read more →August 20, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners, The family of our beloved Mrs. Marietta Karakesisoglu (1946–2026) invites the St. Mary parish community to join them in prayer and remembrance at her 40…
Read more →August 16, 2026
Ս. Աստուածածին Եկեղեցի St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church · Costa Mesa Dear St. Mary Family, Tomorrow, Sunday, August 16, 2026, our parish celebrates its Name Day — the Feast of th…
Read more →August 13, 2026
Feast of the Assumption of St. Mary · Blessing of the Grapes & Madagh · Sunday, August 16 · Plus: Reserved Parking Auction opens today at 5 PM! Սուրբ Աստուածածին Հայ Առաքելական Եկե…
Read more →August 6, 2026
NOTICE OF SPECIAL PARISH ASSEMBLY St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church of Costa Mesa Pursuant to Section 20 of the Bylaws of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North Ameri…
Read more →August 2, 2026
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Read more →July 30, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, The Semercian family warmly invites our St. Mary community to join them in prayer as they lovingly remember Silva Semercian on the 40th day …
Read more →July 30, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parish Family, The Karakesisoglu family invites our St. Mary parish community to join them in honoring the life and memory of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother,…
Read more →July 17, 2026
OC Trex Annual Picnic Supporting the 49th Annual Orange County Trex Picnic Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, You are warmly invited to support and attend the 49th Annual Oran…
Read more →July 2, 2026
OC Trex Annual Picnic Supporting the 49th Annual Orange County Trex Picnic Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, You are warmly invited to support and attend the 49th Annual Oran…
Read more →June 27, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beloved parishioner and friend, Irma Mikailoglu. Irma touched many liv…
Read more →June 18, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners & Friends, We are excited to invite you to our Vartavar Festival of Water, celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2…
Read more →June 16, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, The Daughters of Vartan invite our parish community to participate in a special charity auction featuring a beautifully handcrafted Sayat No…
Read more →June 13, 2026
Congratulations to our St. Mary ACYO chapter on their dedication and support for one another during the annual Sports Weekend 2026! Our ACYO members and parents traveled to Fresno …
Read more →June 11, 2026
Բարեւ ձեզ - Dear Friends and Family, We are delighted to invite you and your loved ones to our special Father’s Day Celebration at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church! This will be …
Read more →June 8, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners, It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nivart Silva Semercian (1942–2026), a beloved member of our St. Mary Armenian Church parish. Fun…
Read more →June 5, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, Our parishioners and community members play a vital role in shaping the life and future of our Armenian Church community in the Western Dioc…
Read more →May 16, 2026
Բարեւ ձեզ - Dear Friends and Family, We are delighted to invite you and your loved ones to our special Father’s Day Celebration at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church! This will be …
Read more →May 10, 2026
Hampartsoum Celebration – May 14, 2026 Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, The St. Mary Ladies Society warmly invites all of us to a joyful celebration of "Hampartsoum" – The A…
Read more →May 9, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, We hope this message finds you well. It is with regret that the St. Mary Cultural Committee must announce the cancellation of the St. Mary T…
Read more →May 5, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners, I'm excited to share a detailed recap of the 99th Diocesan Assembly of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, held this year at St…
Read more →April 26, 2026
Red Sunday In the Calendar of the Armenian Church, the third Sunday following the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ is known as Red Sunday. The color “red” has been us…
Read more →April 26, 2026
What is Hampartsoum? Hampartsoum is the traditional Armenian name for the Feast of the Ascension, observed 40 days after Easter. This major feast day commemorates Christ's ascensio…
Read more →April 25, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners and Friends, The St. Mary Ladies Society cordially invites all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, sisters, daughters, and nurturing women of the parish t…
Read more →April 11, 2026
Hello everyone! Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of talent, laughter, and community spirit! The Cultural Committee is thrilled to host our Talent Show on Sunday, May 17th, …
Read more →April 11, 2026
Dear St. Mary Faithful, We are delighted to announce that preparations are underway for St. Mary’s 13th Annual Armenian Food Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 10 and Sund…
Read more →April 1, 2026
Easter Yughakin Donation Appeal Join St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church for an Easter celebration centered on the ancient tradition of Yughakin — a practice rooted in Old Testament…
Read more →March 25, 2026
The St. Mary Ladies Society invites you to the annual Easter Bake Sale, held on Palm Sunday, March 29th and Easter Sunday, April 5, immediately following church services. - Time: A…
Read more →March 24, 2026
Dear St. Mary's Parish Family, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Vatche Baghdikian. The family invites you to his Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 28 a…
Read more →March 22, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parish Family, As we continue our Lenten journey of prayer, repentance, and renewal — with just one Wednesday remaining — we are excited to share the complete schedul…
Read more →February 27, 2026
Dear St. Mary's Parishioners, With the blessing and recommendation of our beloved Hayr Eremia, we are pleased to share an important update to our Lenten worship schedule. Beginning…
Read more →February 20, 2026
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5–6) Dear Faithful…
Read more →February 19, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners, The Cultural Committee cordially invites you to the first session of a new Question & Answer Panel Series focused on the Seven Sacraments of the Armenia…
Read more →February 13, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners, Great Lent is one of the most meaningful seasons in the life of our Church — a period dedicated to prayer, repentance, renewal, and preparation for the …
Read more →February 10, 2026
Dear faithful, Success begins with faith — not only in yourself, but first in God who created you. When you trust God and believe in His plan for your life, He gives you strength t…
Read more →February 7, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parish Family, After a long pause, we're excited to bring back our cherished Poon Paregentan celebration — the perfect way to enjoy "good living" together before Grea…
Read more →January 22, 2026
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) Dear faithful, Life pulls us in many directions — work, family, responsibilities, worries. Some days feel hea…
Read more →January 15, 2026
"Come to Me" Jesus says, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." He does not say, "Fix yourself first," or "Be strong enough." He simply says…
Read more →January 13, 2026
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, Following our previous announcement of the passing of our beloved Deacon and Choir Master (Դպրապետ) Rupen Ozsog…
Read more →January 5, 2026
Dear St. Mary Parishioners, As we begin the new year, I write to invite you to renew your annual parish membership and to encourage your continued participation in the life and gov…
Read more →December 31, 2025
Dear Believers, We extend our heartfelt congratulations to you and all the members of your families on the joyful occasion of the New Year. I pray that God renew our faith, strengt…
Read more →December 30, 2025
Krisdos dzunav yev haydnetsav! (Christ is born and revealed!) Orhnyal e haytnutyunn Krisdosi! (Blessed is the Revelation of Christ!) Dear Parish Family, As we approach the sacred c…
Read more →December 26, 2025
Dear Parishioners and Friends, We are excited to invite you to our ACYO Christmas Party on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Barsam Hall at St. Mary Armenian Church! Join us…
Read more →December 20, 2025
As the world winds down from the festive lights and carols of December 25th, many in the Armenian community are just beginning their preparations for a sacred celebration. If you'v…
Read more →December 21, 2017
St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church of Costa Mesa is pleased to share the schedule and program for our upcoming Christmas celebrations. All are welcome to join us for these sacred a…
Read more →November 7, 2017
St. Mary Armenian Church of Costa Mesa invites the community to an evening celebrating the life and legacy of the beloved Armenian American writer William Saroyan. Join us for a me…
Read more →August 30, 2017
St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Costa Mesa will hold its 9th Annual Armenian Festival on Saturday, October 7th (4–10 PM) and Sunday, October 8th (Noon–6 PM). The festival is …
Read more →July 31, 2017
St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church of Costa Mesa invites parishioners and friends to the Annual Madagh Blessing on Sunday, August 13, 2017. The Madagh is a cherished Armenian tradi…
Read more →July 19, 2017
The 25th Silver Consecration Anniversary of St. Mary Armenian Church was celebrated on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, with a Gala Banquet on Saturday and a Solemn Divine Li…
Read more →March 27, 2017
As the parish moves forward with campus redevelopment, the Building Committee has released architectural visualizations of the planned Stambolian Family Hall. The renderings below …
Read more →June 16, 2016
St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church of Costa Mesa is pleased to announce the establishment of a second parish choir, Glory. This new ensemble joins the beloved Hovsepian Choir in en…
Read more →October 11, 2015
St. Mary Armenian Church of Costa Mesa hosted a spiritual concert in support of Syrian Armenian refugee relief efforts. The event brought together the parish community and friends …
Read more →May 5, 2015
St. Mary Armenian Church of Costa Mesa was honored to host a graduation ceremony for the Knights of Vartan, celebrating the achievements of members of this distinguished Armenian A…
Read more →April 22, 2015
A parish announcement and flyer was shared with the St. Mary community in April 2015.
Read more →April 7, 2015
Hundreds attended the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary Armenian Church in Costa Mesa on Sunday, March 8, 2015. The celebrant and homilist was His Eminence Archbishop H…
Read more →February 3, 2015
St. Mary Armenian Church of Costa Mesa invites the community to the Centennial Armenian Genocide Commemoration. Please save the date for this important and solemn event honoring th…
Read more →November 23, 2014
2015 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Armenians all over the world will unite to commemorate this historic, tragic, and unforgettable atrocity. Under the leade…
Read more →September 6, 2014
From noon on Saturday, August 2nd until noon on Sunday, August 3rd, St. Mary's Sunday School students joined together for a retreat at the church. This year's theme was dedicated t…
Read more →September 6, 2014
St. Mary Armenian Church of Costa Mesa will hold its 6th Annual Armenian Festival this October. Join us for delicious Armenian food, live music, and community fellowship on the chu…
Read more →August 6, 2014
On July 31, 2014, St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church of Costa Mesa closed escrow on the purchase of a residential property adjacent to the church for $900,000. The property is situ…
Read more →April 14, 2014
Prominent attorney and Armenian American community leader Mark Geragos paid a visit to St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church of Costa Mesa.
Read more →April 14, 2014
St. Mary Armenian Church of Costa Mesa was pleased to present a program honoring the life and legacy of Komitas Vardapet — the visionary Armenian composer, musicologist, and priest…
Read more →October 9, 2013
2013 Festival Was a Great Success Our 5th Annual Festival, held Saturday and Sunday, October 5th and 6th, was not only a tremendous success but also a fun and memorable time for fa…
Read more →August 8, 2013
A parish announcement was shared with the St. Mary community in August 2013. Please contact the church office for more information about past events and activities.
Read more →May 21, 2013
October 7th is coming up fast — please mark your calendars for St. Mary's Consecration Anniversary celebration. Join us as we give thanks for over three decades of faith, fellowshi…
Read more →May 21, 2013
St. Mary's Fisherman's Night is an annual parish social gathering bringing together parishioners and friends for a festive evening of food, fellowship, and fun. (Photos from this e…
Read more →January 8, 2013
The sanctuary, hallways, and doorways of St. Mary Armenian Church of Costa Mesa were packed with young and old faithful as we celebrated the birth of Christ on January 6th. After a…
Read more →November 29, 2012
St. Mary Armenian Church invites the community to celebrate the New Year at the Fesjian Hall. Join us for an evening of music, dancing, and fellowship as we ring in the new year to…
Read more →September 8, 2012
The Sunday School organized a Vacation Bible School with a sleepover at the church. The program centered on the creation story of the Bible — "Adam and Eve" — which was tied to an …
Read more →September 8, 2012
A Town Hall meeting was held at St. Mary Armenian Church in Costa Mesa. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Armenian Church Western Diocese, presided at the me…
Read more →September 8, 2012
St. Mary's Annual Grape and Madagh Blessing preparations began with the cooking of 400 lbs. of lamb meat. Dr. Kris Mirzayan, Chairman of the Madagh Committee, supervised and thanke…
Read more →September 3, 2010
What an amazing month Zvartnots has had. In just four short weeks, membership has doubled and continues to grow each week as more families hear about what Zvartnots has to offer. I…
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