THANKSGIVING PRAYER  ( From Easteren Diocese of America )   O Christ our God, bless this Food and this drink of your servants with a spiritual blessing, and make us healthy in soul and body; so that as we enjoy the food our bodies require in the modesty appropriate to our religious calling, we may share in your infinite blessings, and in the kingdom of heaven, together with all your saints.  So that in thanksgiving, we may glorify you, with the Father and with the all-holy Spirit,

THANKSGIVING PRAYER  ( From Easteren Diocese of America )   O Christ our God, bless this Food and this drink of your servants with a spiritual blessing, and make us healthy in soul and body; so that as we enjoy the food our bodies require in the modesty appropriate to our religious calling, we may share in your infinite blessings, and in the kingdom of heaven, together with all your saints.  So that in thanksgiving, we may glorify you, with the Father and with the all-holy Spirit,

Venus Zaman (1943-2007) passed away in Los Angeles (May 11, 2007) Survived by: Her Husband: Mr Himayak Zaman and Child. Her Brother: Mr Avedis Tekolian (Founder and Former president of OIA) and Children. For Info: Avedis Tekolian (213) 629 3981

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This year, the Organization of Istanbul Armenians will award a limited number of scholarships to qualified college/university students of Armenian descent. The deadline to apply is May 16, 2007. For information and an application, please visit the OIA scholarship page at http://www.oia.net/scholarship

The Sports Committee of the OIA congratulates the following members who participated in the LA Marathon 2007 (In memory of Late Hrant Dink)     Varujan Nalbantian, Zaven Islikaplan, Tavit Gungormezer and Nisan Kechejian    Wishing Success To All We encourage all OIA members to participate next year

Commemorative Event In Memory of Hrant Dink (Video Link) March 11, 2007 Glendale Ca./USA   http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1641025527957264777   Photo Link:: http://www.oia.net/events/

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