Dear St. Hagop Parishioners & Friends,

Due to the uncertain impact of COVID-19, and to ensure the safety of our parishioners and community, we are following guidance from our Diocese, the Center of Disease Control and local authorities. At the same time, we are doing our best to carry on the mission of our church. Please be aware of the following updates regarding parish life:

All Church Services Closed & Events Cancelled Through April 9th: 

• Sunday Divine Liturgies will not be open to the public through Holy Thursday, April 9th. I will conduct services on our behalf, and will gladly offer special prayers or requiems in your absence by request fr.hovnan@sthagopfl.org 
• All other church events are cancelled through April 9th including Sunday School, coffee hour fellowships and special events
• This Sunday’s scheduled concert with Haig Yaghoobian will be postponed till later this year.  Our April 24th event with guest speaker from Germany, Dr. Hesseman, will be rescheduled for April 24th 2021.  

Outreach To Our Church Family

• With the assistance of Dn. Albert, we’re making calls to Senior community members and other vulnerable parishioners to offer prayer and support.
• The Diocese has directed clergy not to visit hospitals, nursing homes or homes for the time being in order not to risk spread of the virus.
• I will be reaching out to our community through various media with updates, as well as prayerful words of encouragement in uncertain times  

We need your help!  God has blessed and called each of us at St. Hagop to care for each other. We encourage you to reach out with a phone call or note to those you know in our community. Your simple call or note can dispel isolation and fear and bring the very comfort of God! If you find that someone needs our help or special prayers, let us know.

I pray for your health and ever increasing trust in our Lord. Please contact me for support in any way at fr.hovnan@sthagopfl.org or 727-771-5270 (cell).

With love and prayers,

Fr. Hovnan