ST. MARY ARMENIAN CHURCH’S

PILGRIMAGE TO ARMENIA

Contact: Fr. Shnork Souin

August 24^th – September 2^nd , 2007

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS!

Attend the Opening of the “Toufayan” Hye Ortyats Getron Youth Center

TENTATIVE ITINERARY - 10 DAYS

DAY 1 –Transfer to hotel and settle in.

DAY 2 – YEREVAN CITY TOUR – Tsitsernakaberd 1915 Genocide Memorial, Republic Square; Erebuni Fortress and museum, town of ancient Yerevan; Yerevan State University; “Victory” Park, panoramic view of Yerevan and Mt. Ararat; Mashtots Avenue; Sports and Concerts Complex; Kievian Bridge; Bagramian Avenue; Presidential Palace; Academy of Sciences; Parliament; Opera Theater.

DAY 3 – Matenadaran-depository and Museum of ancient manuscripts  - Vernisage –outdoor market featuring hand made arts and crafts. – Shopping day

DAY 4 – Visit to Etchmiadzin, the center of Armenian Apostolic Church (301-303 AD) and the Holy See of the Supreme Catholicos; Liturgy; Treasury Museum; Hripsime Temple (7th century); Gayane Church (7th century).

DAY 5 Visit to Khor Virap Monastery (St.Gregory the Illuminator’s underground pit) – Amazing view of Mt.Ararat –Areni Wine Factory- Noravank monastery – unrepeatable view of the nature.  – Spa of Jermook

DAY 6 - Visit to Lake Sevan, Sevan Monastery on the peninsula (8th century), the emerald of Armenia; Dilijan, a piece of Switzerland in Armenia; Haghartsin Monastery (12th century). (overnight in Sevan)

DAY 7 – August 30^th - Attendance at the opening of the “Hye Ortyats Doon” in Etchmiadzin with blessing of His Holiness KAREKIN II.

DAY 8 –- Garni, the Pagan Temple of Hellenistic Style (1st century AD); Keghard Cave monastery and architectural complex, cut in one monolithic rock (12-13^th c.)

DAY 9- Transfer to Airport.

Price per person is just $2,200, which includes:

§ Airplane Ticket(Austrian Air-NY-Yerevan); Breakfast; accommodation on Double occupancy. A/C, private bath.

§ Guided Tours by bus (English)- Full transportation and transfers in Armenia Entrance Fees as specified in itinerary;

§ Lunches

Not included in the price: Visa for Armenia ($60) (www.armenianforeignministry.com ); Insurance; soft and alcoholic drinks; tips; additional tours and transfers not included in the itinerary; airport exit duty (10.000 dram).

Optional activities: Opera, Concerts, Theatre (Drama /Comedy); Restaurants/Cafés (with or w/out live music)

What to do? Send a deposit IMMEDIATELY of $200 (non-refundable) per person by May 4th, 2007, along with a Xerox copy of your valid passport. Balance due on May 31, 2007.

FR. SHNORK’S STUDENT SPECIAL: *** $300 scholarship available - For qualified students or alumni of St. Mary Sunday School up to 22 years old or 18 if accompanied by parent (limited so book early)

Please make checks payable to ‘SIMA Tours’ and mail to:

St. Mary Armenian Church

200 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston NJ 07039

Fr. Shnork is organizing this Pilgrimage and will be accompanying the group to Armenia this summer. For more info call or e-mail Fr. Shnork at 973-533-9794

St. Mary Church’s 2007 Pilgrimage to Armenia - Reservation Form

I/we wish to participate in the August 24 – September 2, 2007 Pilgrimage to Armenia. Enclosed is my non-refundable deposit for ____ person(s) at $200 each.

Total amount of deposit $________ .

Name____________________________________ Address______________________________________________

Phone _______________ E-mail address _____________________ Date ___________

Send now to: St. Mary Armenian Church-Pilgrimage

200 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039

A deposit of $200 (non-refundable) per person is due by May 4^th , 2007

I will contact you personally when I receive your Deposit.

Fr. Shnork Souin 973-533-9794