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Holy Virgin Mary & Shoghagat Armenian Church

Rev. Fr. Voskan Hovhannisyan - Pastor

400 Huntwood Road Belleville, IL 62226-1824

Voice: (618) 277-6400

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Schedule of Suggested Church Fees & Donations

The guidelines for customary donations to the church and honorariums to the Pastor listed below are suggested minimum donations. However, we encourage our parishioners to be generous to the church and Pastor in their giving. Persons requesting services are responsible for all clergy travel-related expenses to be coordinated through the Parish Council – if applicable.

Sacraments, Donations and Honorariums

 

Customary Donations

Sacrament Church Pastor
Baptism $50 Parishioner's Discretion
Wedding $250 $300
Funeral $200 $300
Note: The church does not provide an organist and encourages parishioners to provide their own if one is needed. The Pastor must approve the musical selection prior to the sacrament.

Other Ritual Donations and Honorariums

 

Customary Donations

Ritual Church Pastor
Hokihankist / Prayers Parishioner's Discretion Not Applicable
Grave Blessing Not Applicable Parishioner's Discretion
House Blessing Not Applicable Parishioner's Discretion
Altar Flowers Parishioner's Discretion Not Applicable

Jamjamian Cultural Hall and Kitchen Rental Fees

Facility Less Than 50 People (1) More Than 50 People (1)
Cultural Hall & Kitchen (1)(2) $125 $175
Cultural Hall Only (1)(2) $75 $100
Kitchen Only (2) $50 $75
Sunday School Room (2)(3)(4) $50 $75
Custodial Fee (3) $50 $100
(1) Maximum capacity is 150 guests. (2) Based on 4 hours of use. (3) In addition to the hall and kitchen rental fees. (4) If hall is rented.
Revised 3/31/2021 (replaces previous versions)