The Saint Leon Parish Today

Today the St. Leon Parish consists of approximately 400 families actively involved in the church life. The Parish ministers to Armenian Christians in the Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Saddle River, Franklin Lakes and other regions of North Bergen County in New Jersey.

The parish has many organizations who, together with the Pastor and the Parish Council, pursue the ministry and mission of the Parish. These organizations include: the Sunday School, Armenian School, Women's Guild, ESL, Men's Fellowship, ACYOA Seniors and Juniors, Senior Citizens, Care and Share, Choir, Altar Servers, Bible Study Groups, Hye Families and the Sport Association.

"Lradoo" is the official monthly publication of the parish, which is mailed to approximately 800 families. It includes fixed sections such as "Pastor's Message", "Lradoo Puzzles", "Chit Chat" and monthly calendar of Church activities. It also includes monthly reports from the various organizations of the parish. Every Sunday the weekly Bulletin is published and distributed to the participants in the Divine Liturgy, Badarak. Details concerning Sunday services, upcoming major events, and news of interest to the Armenian community are published in the Sunday Bulletin.

The Parish Community Center, which is a separate building adjacent to the Church building, contains three halls of varying size for all activities. The Abajian Hall, with its modern facilities including a capacity of 325 seats, modern stage facilities, kitchen, and a storage area is located on the main floor. Dadekian Hall, is a smaller hall located on the second floor which seats 75 people. Soultanian Hall is located on the second floor next to the Dadekian Hall, which is designated for ACYOA gatherings and meetings. The church office is open Mondays through Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our Pastor is Fr. Diran Bohajian,

On November 2, 2008, St. Leon Armenian Church opened our new Gymnasium, Education and Youth Center. Arch Bishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate, presided over the dedication and blessing of the Charles and Grace Pinajian Youth Center, George and Shakae Shahinian Gymnasium and the Sarkis and Siran Gabrellian Educational Building on our campus. The dream of this facility has become a reality through the generosity of parishioners and friends.

The Parish Council consists of 11 members elected annually during the Parish Assembly. The parish has also four delegates to the Diocese.