On Friday, December 15th, the Parish Council members, along with their families, gathered in Maral Ishkanian hall for their first annual potluck Christmas party.  This was a great opportunity for the families of the dedicated council members to really get to know who their spouse or parent spends every Tuesday night with! Read more... See the photos...

The solemn observance of the Armenian Christmas Eve (or “jrakalouytz”), on the evening of January 5, 2007, was celebrated by His Grace, Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, Primate of the Canadian Armenian Diocese.  Attending the liturgy were Reverend Arch. Father Zareh Zargarian and Rev. Father Sarkis Gulian.

Faithful of the parish gathered in the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Armenian Church to worship together and celebrate Nativity and Theophany of Jesus Christ.  Immediately following the liturgy, clergy and faithful came by procession into the church lobby, where the Parish Council served cognacs and liqueurs, chocolates and sweet breads to help traditionally toast this joyous event.  Bishop Bagrat took delight in showering the faithful during the blessing of the water, salt and bread, and the evening ended on a joyful note.

On the morning of Saturday, January 6, 2007 Holy Trinity was filled with prayers and celebration.  Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian, parish priest, celebrated the Divine Liturgy.  Immediately following the liturgy was the traditional blessing of water, and distribution to all present faithful.

The Armenian tradition of observing January 6^th rather than the more common December 25^th, or the Eastern Orthodox January 7^th, is what helps to set us apart as a distinct, ancient and traditional Christian nation.  All Armenians, the world over, were united on this happy day.

- Mona Selyan

The Visitation Committee of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church Women's Guild that
regularly visits and hosts residents of Old Age Homes to bring joy to their lives, is in
need of assistance from the parishioners of our community to help them in different ways:
              -Preparing and serving lunch      -Making financial contributions        

HOLY TRINITY HOSTS INTER-CHURCH SERVICES FOR THE
ASSASSINATED EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Toronto was the host of an inter-Church memorial service for the late Hrant Dink, who was shot and killed in Istanbul on Friday.  Mr. Dink was the Chief Editor of AGOS Armenian-Turkish weekly newspaper in Istanbul.

“Yerevan Nights” took place at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church at the Magaros Artinian Hall on February 17, 2007. It was organized by a newly-established ‘ad hoc’ committee to carry on the events which are meant to unify Armenians in Toronto. With a great help of Grigor and Gayane Shahmuradyan, Susanna Harutyunyan, Gohar Tutkhalyan, Ashot Nagapetyan, Ara Muradyan, Hrant Ketenjian, Fred Nazaryan, Yana Papanyan, Hripsik Sarkissian, Marietta Gasparyan, Noune Zohrabyan, Artak Tchalgouchian, Yakov Batuygyan, DJ Hovik Ter-Martirosyan, and inspired by Ter Zareh Zargaryan, the party was a blast and huge success.  Read more...      See the photos...

Alishan Lodge of Knights of Vartan and Artemis Otyag of the Daughters of Vartan commemorated Vartanantz Day on Sunday February 18, 2007, after Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Armenian Church.  The event began at 2:00 pm with an art exhibition in the Maral Ishkanian Hall, with contributions from students of the local Armenian Schools.  The theme of all the artwork was St. Vartan and the Battle of Avarayr.  Read more...     See the photos...

Vartanantz Commemoration Day was celebrated by the Armenian Inter-Denominations Committee, consisted of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church, St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church, St. Gregory the Illuminator Catholic Church, Armenian Evangelic Church which took place at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church on Thursday, February 15, 2007. The Clergy present were Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian, Pastor of the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Very Rev. Fr. Meghrig Parikian, Pastor of St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church, Very Rev. Fr. Elie Kirejian, Pastor of St. Gregory Catholic Church, Rev. Samuel Albarian, Pastor of the Armenian Evangelical Church Very Rev. Fr. Boghos Kazanjian. Read more...   See the photos...

Special Requiem Service for late Hrant Dink was held in Holy Trinity Armenian Church on Sunday, March 4, 2007 following the Divine Liturgy. Special Memorial Event for late Hrant Dink under the auspices of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church organized by Bolsahay Cultural Association took place at 2p.m. in Magaros Artinian Hall of the Church.

We as a team are thrilled to report that we were able to assist our fifth Newcomer family 
within one week of them coming to the Family Support Services of the Holy Trinity Armenian 
Church and requesting assistance.   
The Newcomers Project is a new initiative of the Family Support Services and through the 
“HIMA" (Help Immediate Members Appeal) e-mail distribution list, we received an amazing 
number of responses of people wanting to help.   Read more...

On December 22nd, 2006, Junior and Senior chapters of Holy Trinity's ACYOC held a Christmas Dance for all Toronto Armenian youth, to come together, enjoy the night with friends, and make new friends. About 300 people attended this joyous event. Many thanks to all those who came out and supported us. We had delicious food and musical entertainment by DJ Keloke (Khajag Avakian).  Hai Horizon  television program came and filmed our event , to be shown on Armenian Youth TV. Read more...             See the photos...

Sunday December 3, 2006 was another special day for us at Holy Trinity, marking the 78^th Anniversary of our parish. 
The faithful were treated to a special Divine Liturgy, officiated by His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, during which Father Zareh introduced and blessed the special “Tree of Remembrance” located on the sanctuary wall, instituted by this year’s Parish Council.  The sponsorship of a leaf in the new tree with the names of deceased loved ones will be a lasting testimony of love and respect, while making the Christian principle of good stewardship within easy reach.
Also during Divine Liturgy, the memorial service included special prayers for late Pastors, Parish Council Members, Godfathers and Benefactors.
Read more...          See the photos...

It is with great joy that we inform our Parishioners about the visit of His Grace Bishop Ararat Kaltakjian, the dean of the Monasteries in Armenia to Holy Trinity Armenian Church of Toronto.  The Episcopal Ordination of His Grace took place in Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by His Holiness Karekin 2nd, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians on Sunday, November 19, 2006 during the Divine Liturgy.  On this happy occasion, the Pastor of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian, the Parish Council and all the Parishioners congratulate His Grace Bishop Kaltakjian and wish him healthy and prosperous service for the Glory of God and for the prosperity of  Holy Armenian Apostolic Church. See the photos...

Christmas came early this year for the ladies at the Street Haven Women’s shelter.  On December 18th, after a 5 week “Wish List” drive, 2 vans were fully packed and headed to the shelter.  The mountain of donations which included sleepwear, blankets, hygiene products, including 160 toothbrushes and toothpaste, were dropped off. Included were five bags of toys which were from the toy drive held by the AGBU Zaroukian Armenian Day School.        Read more...  The Thank you letter from Street Haven...