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 governance of our church.
We are grateful for the steady pastoral leadership of our parish priest, Hayr Eremia Abgaryan, and for the care and continuity he brings to our spiritual community. The long-term health of our parish, however, depends not only on clergy and councils, but on an engaged and participatory membership.
Annual parish dues remain $75 per member. While modest in amount, dues serve an important purpose: they formally establish parish membership and ensure that those who take part in parish decision-making are actively connected to the life of the church.
Our Annual Parish Assembly will be held on Sunday, March 1st, in person, in the Stambolian Family Assembly Hall. This meeting provides members with updates on parish life and finances and, just as importantly, the opportunity to participate in parish governance. In accordance with our bylaws, only members who are current on their dues are eligible to vote at the Assembly.
If you are unsure of your current dues status, please contact the church office during the week, or speak with a member of the Parish Council on any Sunday prior to the Assembly.
How to Pay
Dues may be paid:
- By check, payable to St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church
- Online, by selecting "Annual Membership Fund" through our giving portal
Your presence and your voice matter. I strongly encourage you to remain current with your dues and to attend the Parish Assembly, where the direction of our parish is shaped by its members.
Thank you for your continued commitment to St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church! I look forward to seeing you on March 1st.
With appreciation,
Michael Hollis Parish Council Chairman