

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS SERVICE & POTLUCK CELEBRATION
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: Dear Holy Shoghagat Family and Friends:

We are thrilled to personally invite you to the Armenian Christmas celebration at Holy Shoghagat Armenian Church on Sunday, January 11, 2026! Holy Badarak will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Mikael Devejian and starts at 10:30. Please plan on attending this special service.

This joyous occasion will be made even more special by our traditional potluck dinner, and we warmly encourage everyone to contribute their favorite dishes to share with our beloved church family. This is a special time when we can all try a variety of authentic Armenian cuisine from different parts of the world.

There have been special requests from some members of the community for Khash, Manti, and Harissa – among other dishes.  So, if you make any of these dishes, please feel free to bring them and let others enjoy themselves as well.

This event is one of the most festive and cherished gatherings we host throughout the year, and your participation will undoubtedly add to the holiday spirit and fellowship. Please sign up to bring your delicious creations and help make this celebration unforgettable.

Please use this link (https://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=IBGC8345) to sign up at Perfect Potluck.

Details:
•	Date: January 11, 2026
•	Time: Following the church services
•	Location: Jamjamian Cultural Hall
What to Bring:
•	Hot Foods: Please bring them hot; we will keep them warm.
•	Cold Foods: Please bring them cold; we will keep them chilled.
•	Serving Utensils: Mark your dishes and utensils so you can take them home afterwards.

We will also hold our Annual Gift Drawing for those who attend the dinner.  We look forward to seeing you all.

Let's come together to celebrate this beautiful season and enjoy a delightful meal in the company of our church family. Your contributions and presence will make this event truly special.

Thank you for your generosity and participation. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Warmest regards this Christmas season and Happy New Years!

Nina Marifian
Women’s Guild Chairman
The Holy Virgin Mary &amp; Shoghagat Armenian Church
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairview-heights/armenian-christmas-service-and-potluck-celebration/200029433192550
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, potluck, art, fine-arts, holiday, good-friday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029433192550?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fairview+heights-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairview Heights
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Holy Virgin Mary & Shoghagat Armenian Church
- **lat**: 38.555523644846
- **long**: -89.992374471189
- **full address**: Holy Virgin Mary &amp; Shoghagat Armenian Church, 400 Huntwood Rd, Swansea, IL 62226-1824, United States, Fairview Heights

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Holy Virgin Mary & Shoghagat Armenian Church (https://allevents.in/org/holy-virgin-mary-and-shoghagat-armenian-church/26246081)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Holy Virgin Mary &amp; Shoghagat Armenian Church, 400 Huntwood Rd, Swansea, IL 62226-1824, United States, Fairview Heights
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Holy Virgin Mary & Shoghagat Armenian Church
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** food-drinks, potluck, art, fine-arts, holiday, good-friday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS SERVICE & POTLUCK CELEBRATION ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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