St. Hagop has served a variety of humanitarian causes – non-secular and secular -outside its parish. These efforts have included providing funds for Syrian Christian relief, Armenian orphans, and the Fund for Armenian Relief. The parish has also been active in hands-on efforts inclusive of preparing and serving food to indigent people in Pinellas County, and participating in roadside cleanup projects. Elderly, disabled, and otherwise disenfranchised people in need are of special interest to this ministry. Contact Grace Austin.
Last Sunday’s BBQ picnic for Syrian relief was delicious, provided wonderful fellowship and rasied money for Syrian Armenians who need our help. The picnic itself raised over $1,710, with an additional $1,100 donated by 2 individual donors. We thank the Kotchounian, Nalbandian and Tashian families for leading this effort to help their compatriots in need.…
