By Rev. Fr. Ghazar (Lazarus) Bedrossian
BELMONT, Mass. — In a spirit of faith, gratitude, and cherished remembrance, the Armenian community of New England gathered on Sunday, March 15, for the Armenian Sisters Academy (ASA) Alumni Sunday Lenten Luncheon Reunion, a heartfelt celebration centered on the theme: “Remember, Reconnect, and Celebrate.”
The day began at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church in Belmont with a solemn Memorial Holy Mass offered in loving memory of the devoted nuns of the Armenian Sisters Academy, who faithfully served Boston and the wider New England region for more than three decades.
The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Fr. Ghazar (Lazarus) Bedrossian, pastor of Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church in Belmont, together with altar servers and alumni of ASA. The presence of Sisters Emma and Kayane, who traveled from Philadelphia, brought special joy and emotion to the gathering. Also in attendance were Rev. Fr. Mikael Bassale, Apostolic Administrator of the Armenian Catholics in Greece and former pastor of Holy Cross; Dr. Cara Aghajanian of Washington, D.C.; Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian; and numerous alumni, families, and members of the Armenian community.
The sacred celebration was enriched by the uplifting hymns of the Agagianian Choir under the direction of Dr. Marine Margarian. In his homily, Fr. Bedrossian reflected on the profound and sacred mission of the Armenian Sisters Academy, emphasizing their lasting impact in shaping generations through faith, education, and devotion.
Following the Holy Mass, the community gathered at 12:00 p.m. at the Nishan and Margrit Atinizian Hall in Belmont for the Lenten Reunion Luncheon, where fellowship and joyful reunion continued.
