Thursday November 20, 2008 09:09 PM

Greetings

Welcome to Saint Marys Coptic Orthodox Church. Our church was consecrated on October 6, 1994 by H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.   Fr. Guirguis A. Gobrial joined us in August 1995.

Although we are a comparatively smaller congregation, we are an active community of believers. Accordingly, this website aims to promote the Orthodox faith and increase awareness of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria among both its members and a larger global audience.

Schedule Changes

Emergency and last minute changes to the services schedule will be posted here.


2008 Resurrection Message English arabic

Pope Shenouda News

"Pope Shenouda Returns to Egypt (Arabic)"



OnLine Donation

"for God loveth a cheerful giver"

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Upcoming Events

Date

Event

November 21st, 2008

More High School Retreats

High School Retreats: Contact Julie Meawad or Hany Mosaad for details.
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November 21st, 2008

Elementary School Retreat

Elementary School Retreat: Contact Salwa Salib for details.

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November 25th, 2008

First Day of Nativity Fast

The purpose of fasting:
Fasting with humility and repentance is believed to enable one to draw closer to God by denying the body worldly pleasure. Although the fast influences the body, the emphasis is placed on the spiritual facet of the fast rather than physical deprivation. Orthodox theology sees a synthesis between the body and the soul, so what happens to one affects the other. The church teaches that it is not enough to fast from food; one must also fast from anger, greed and covetousness. In addition to fasting, almsgiving is also emphasized.

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November 27th, 2008

Thanksgiving Liturgy

The Church will celebrate Thanksgiving with a Liturgy, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

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November 27th, 2008

Couples Meeting

The Couples meeting will start on Thursday following the Thanksgiving Divine Liturgy, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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December 20th, 2008

SKI Trip

Annual Sky trip:
Clik here for trip information Trip Information See this for suggested clothings Clothing Advice
Contact Nasr Fahmy if you have any questions.
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Social News

November 16th, 2008



Congratulations View some wedding pictures




April 20th



Sandra Shaker, Happy Sweet 16 Birthday.




May 21st

Happy Birthday Amira Wahba and Raffat Fahmy, happy many returns.

April 2008

Congratulations to Alice and Rifaat Zakhari on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Photo

Recent Events

Tuesday May 13th, 2008



Bishop Besinty of Helwan lead a spiritual meeting at the Church. And the Liturgy on Wednesday May 14th, 2008. Play FASTER Clip pic



May 11th, 2008

The church celebrated Mothers days 2008. See Photos, send photos.
Review Photos

October 14th, 2007

The church celebrated the 13th Consecration anniversary on Sunday October 14th 2007; at the Collage Park Sheraton hotel.
[Share your pictures with all of us. Send your favorite celebration pictures.]

Tuesday September 11th, 2007

Anba Basilious lead the prayers on the eve of the new year (Nayrouz). Relics from several Saints were introduced in the church.




Friday - Sunday June 29th - July 1st, 2007

Junior High Sunday School retreat (Send your favorite retreat pictures, share with all of us).

Sunday June 17th, 2007

2007 Graduation Ceremonies (Do you have any pictures?let us share them with every one.)

Friday - Sunday April 27th-29th, 2007

Dr. Yousry Armanios visited St. Marys on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April, 27-29, 2007) (Detailed Schedule)

Sunday February 11th, 2007

February fund raising and Valentine day dinner is scheduled for February 11th 2007. Come join our fund raising dinner for the new Church. For tickets contact Dr. Gamal Henien (410)931-3664 or Dr. Naguib Rizkalla (301)792-7093

January 20th, 2007

Congratulations to Jessica and Joseph, they were married on Saturday January 20th, 2007 at the church.
Click to review some wedding pictures

October 15th, 2006

The 12th Consecration Celebration

Mexico HS Mission, July 2006

Share their experience. Read the trip BLOG and review the PICTURES

Sunday April 30, 2006

February fund raising dinner is scheduled for April 30th 2006. Come join our fund raising dinner for the new Church. For tickets contact Dr. Gamal Henien or Dr. Naguib Rizkalla

Saturday March 11, 2006

February Servants' Spiritual Day was rescheduled for March 11, click here for Details and Quiet Time

Sunday February 5, 2006

H.G. Bishop Kyrillos AvaMina Abbot of St. Mina Monastery in Mariut visited our Church and performed Holy Liturgy. H.G. Bishop Kyrillos AvaMina was accompanied by Fr. Ellia AvaMina. Visit St. Mina's Monastery website for more information. Click here for pictures of H.G. visit



Sunday October 16, 2005

The Church celebrated the 11th anniversary of the Church consecration on Sunday October 16, 2005. See pictures

To donate using credit card or contact Dr. Naguib Rizkalla (ph)301-838-9462 or by e-mail.

Saturday September 10, 2005

The Church recognized all the members completing Middle and High Schools, and College degrees. Congratulations to the Class of 2005.


Sunday September 4, 2005

H.G. Bishop Bassilios of St. Samuel Monastery visited our Church today. H.G. Bishop Bassilios will perform Liturgy on Wednesday September 7 at 6:30 AM. See pictures



H.G. Bishop Bassilios ordained Dr. Robert Fahmy to the rank of Reader, congratulations Robert. See pictures




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