We invite you to attend the Deacon's services just as well as the Holy Badarak services to deepen your faith and learn about new church announcements: June 7, 21, 28; July 19 and 26.

Friday, July 5, 2026   Family Day – Church closed for the holiday

Friday, July 12, 2026   Father Mikael Devejian will perform Badarak for us

It is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (Vartavar). Bring something that you don't mind getting wet.

Saturday, October 10, 2026   Ready to Dance? @ 6:30 p.m. (until 10:30 p.m.)

This event was postponed and now is October 10^th. Please contact a Parish Council member to confirm the new date and time. Thank you.

• Featuring the Hye Vibes!
• Darbinyan Brothers DJ set during breaks — you won't want to miss this!
• Fabulous Silent Auction with unique experiences and items
• Heavy Appetizers, Armenian Desserts, Pizza and Cash Bar

Great Atmosphere!
Historic Ballroom of Belleville by Sugarfire Events
225 E A St., Belleville, IL

Tickets and Information:
$50 adults (17+)
$25 youth (11-16)
FREE - children 10 and under

Contacts:
Renny Krikorian —
krikorianjd7@gmail.com
Maggie Colliflower —
fmcolliflower@gmail.com

July/August, 2026   Hye–Camp!

2026 Hye–Camp Dates:

• CIT & Staff Training: Wednesday, July 22 – Saturday, July 25
• Hye Camp Week: Saturday, July 25 – Saturday, August 1
• We still have sponsorships from the Kooyumjian Foundation that will significantly reduce the cost you pay to send your kids to camp
• Promo Codes to use sponsored by the Kooyumjian Foundation
• Campers for $400 = ILB400
• CITs for $250 = ILB250

Hye–Camp Registration On–Line

Year-End Donations: 2025

We have all learned about the Armenian Christian tradition of Yughakin. In our church, this is a biblical tradition symbolizes oil for church lanterns in lieu of an oil donation. The oil kept the lanterns burning brightly, as our church helps keep the Christian spirit burning brightly in our hearts. The Christmas season is one of two times a year, the other being Easter, when we offer a special Yughakin gift to help support our church’s ministries.

The new year is already shaping up to be an aggressive year for our parish. We have 6 to 7 prominent projects lined up that we hope to have the funds to complete. In addition to this, we are expecting to welcome our newly assigned pastor Fr. Mambre Voskanyan and his family after his visa is approved. This effort alone will take a lot of time and money to make happen. To accomplish these objectives, we are asking for your financial support.

Checks can be mailed to the address above or brought to the church on Sundays. In addition, donations can be made online at the church’s website using PayPal by clicking HERE and selecting Yughakin - Christmas.

We ask you to think about all your blessings this past year and all the things you have to be thankful for this Christmas season. God answers our prayers. We invite you to join us this Christmas season and throughout the year for church services, events, fellowship, and stewardship. Make this your New Years’ resolution, and everything else falls into place! Looking forward to celebrating this glorious season with all of you.