First row left to right
Mrs. Maren Naljian (Secretary)
Yn. Roubina Shannakian (Chairwoman)
Mrs. Sosy Sandaljian (Treasurer)
Top row left to right
Mrs. Gayane Minasyan
Mrs. Rita Hovasapian
Mrs. Carolin Yesayan
Miss Lucy Naljian
Mrs. Hilda Naljian
Mrs. Tania Kasparian
Mrs. Anjel Avanessian-Charmahali
St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church Ladies Guild harmoniously works in conjunction with the Clergy and the Board of Trustees for the betterment of our church. The Ladies Guild is an inseparable part of the church. With restored vigor, the ladies guild serves and respects our national and religious traditions. It gathers around them the faithful parishioners to promote an everlasting church. The Ladies Guild protects the rich Armenian traditions and heritage while promoting participation by our new generation in the spiritual and moral values of the church.
EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE LADIES GUILD:
- St. Mary’s Week – Madagh preparation
- Christmas Nativity Play
- St. Stepanos Deaconate Luncheon
- Dyarnentaratch Festival (Collaboration with Clergy)
- Arevakal Coffee Hour (every Wednesday morning during Lent)
- Mid-Lent Luncheon
- Palm Sunday – Sale of decorated candles
- Bi-monthly Church volunteer appreciation dinner (Collaboration with Clergy, Board of Trustees, Deaconate and Choir)
- Falafel and Movie night
- Cultural Dance lessons
- Pilgrimages (Collaboration with Clergy)
- Various events throughout the year