Parish Council 2026
The Parish Council of St. Vartan is the governing body of the Church. The board meets monthly. To find out more about any of the following groups, please email the Rachel Harger in the church office at office@stvartanoakland.org.
Officers:
· Chairman: Mr. Nazar Jindoian
· Vice Chairman: Ms. Janet Yeghissian
· Treasurer: Mr. Sevan Jindoian
· Assistant Treasurer: Mr. Hagop Hagopian
· Recording Secretary: Mr. Edward Jamgotchian
· Corresponding Secretary: Ms. Seza Dominguez
Liaisons:
· Ladies Society: Ms. Debbie Maturo
· Sunday School and ACYO: Dr. Stephen Sarafian
· Cultural Committee: Ms. Janet Yeghissian
· Deacons & Choir: Ms. Seza Dominguez
· Hye-Social Club: Ms. Debbie Maturo
· Athletics: Mr. Yeghia Apkarian
· Standing Committee Chairs:
· Food Festival – Mr. Sevan Jindoian and Ms. Janet Yeghissian
· Picnic – Mr. Hagop Tatoian
· Membership - Ms. Seza Dominguez
· Building / Maintenance – Mr. Hagop Hagopian and Mr. Yeghia Apkarian
· Fundraising – Mr. Sevan Jindoian and Ms. Debbie Maturo
· St. Vartan Stewardship – Ms. Debbie Maturo
· Jim Taylor - Advisor
· Retaining Wall – Mr. Sako Soghomonian (Project Lead)
· Retaining Wall Fundraising - Ms. Liz Ojakian
· Centennial Committee -Ms. Annette Kevranian
Ladies Society — Ani Nayman, Chair
The Ladies Society brings women of the church together for study, fellowship, worship and service and has been a major contributor in the successful operation of the church, through its service, leadership and fundraising efforts. Make friends to last a lifetime and enjoy being part of something rewarding. All are welcome.
Sunday School — Karen Mener, Superintendent
Our Sunday School helps our children develop a relationship with God and the church, grow in their faith, and learn about their Christian Armenian religion, culture and history in a fun-filled learning environment.
Sunday School meets on Sundays during the school year (September through May) 10:30 am-12:00 noon.
ACYO (Armenian Church Youth Organization) — Ani Brady, Avedis Gourjian Co-Chairs
For youth age 12 and up providing opportunities for worship, service, education and fellowship through projects and events year-round.
Choir — Armena Petrosova, Director
An ensemble of mixed voices singing Armenian hymns (sharagans) from the Badarak (Divine Liturgy) according to Gomitas Vartapet.
Cultural Committee — Liz Ojakian, Chair
The Cultural Committee works diligently to organize cultural events, musical concerts, book reviews, dance performances, lectures and movie screenings.
Men's Group
Adult men of the St. Vartan community join in fellowship and camaraderie that are aligned with the overall Christian spirit and teachings of the Armenian Church.
Athletics
Male and female basketball and volleyball athletes compete together in an environment of friendly competition against other church youth.
Onsite Staff
Office Manager: Rachel Harger
Maintenance: Wartkes Hagopian