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Happy New Year 2025

God willing the New Year’s Eve celebration will begin at 8 pm (12/31/24) and the Divine Liturgy will begin directly after Midnight.

Anyone preparing for communion should begin fasting from 5 pm.

May the new year be filled with peace, good health, and all of God’s blessings.

Be safe in the Lord.

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A Season and Time of Giving

The peace and love of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all.

T o All Our St. Anthony Families,

We pray that in this time of hope and giving of the Advent season we can open our

hearts to those children who are suffering with illness and injuries. We ask that with a

happy and humble heart you consider contributing a Christmas gift to a hospitalized

child. We also wanted to make you aware of the NEW CHOP POLICY for gift

donations. CHOP will not be accepting any drop off gifts this time of year. In Lieu

of this we are encouraged to send monetary donations towards purchasing gifts

or purchase a gift via the attached link. The Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation

Hospital in Marlton, NJ also encourages the financial donations to be through

their link which you will also find attached all year round. Although, Weisman

will still be accepting physical drop off donations. These gifts should be NEW!!!!

This year we will also be donating to the Ronald McDonald House of Camden.

They provide housing for travelling and local families who have a loved one in

the Camden Hospitals free of charge. We will be donating small NEW amenities and

pantry staples

to help the families in this difficult time. You will find the Wish List attached.(It is NOT a link – see list below)

Attached you will find the links of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital Wish Lists. Please note the most neglected age groups are the infants and adolescents. There will be one box labeled with Weisman Children’s Hospital and another labeled Ronald McDonald House by the inside entrance of the church. The last day for physical donation drop offs will be Sunday, Dec 22nd. These small acts of kindness are so desperately needed in this world and serve as a great reminder of

God’s infinite love and generosity. This serves as a wonderful opportunity to share

Jesus’s love with our community.

“So let each one give as he purposes in his

heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God

loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor 9:7)

Weisman Children’s Rehab Hospital Wishlist

CHOP Child Life Wish List

Ronald McDonald House list below:

GUEST AMENITIES

New, Unopened Items Only

Reusable Tumbler Cups

Reusable Travel Mugs/Cups

Toothpaste (Any Size)

Mouth Wash (Travel-Size)

Hand Sanitizer (Travel-Size)

Pocket Packs of Facial Tissues

Neutral-Flavored Lip Balm/Chapstick

Gender-Neutral Deodorant

Coloring Books (All Ages)

Markers and Colored Pencils

Toilet Paper (Individually-Wrapped)

Queen-Sized Bedding (White)

Diapers (All Sizes)

Pack’n’Play Stroller

Car Seat (All Ages)

Umbrella

PANTRY ITEMS

New, Unopened Items Only

Ground Coffee

Coffee Creamer

Oatmeal

Granola Bars

Dried Fruit

Pre-Packaged Snacks

Sandwich Supplies

Rice

Soup

Popcorn

Ready-Made Meals

Cake Mix

Flour

Corn Meal

Cooking Oil

Ziploc-Style Bags (All Sizes)

Aluminum Foil

Disposable Containers

Be safe in the Lord.

St. Anthony’s Sunday School Servants

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REMINDER – 5th Year Memorial for Abouna Rafail Guirguis – Saturday 10/26/24

God willing the 5th year memorial of our beloved father Abouna Rafail will be on Saturday 10/26/24 8-11 am.

Abouna Rafail was the first shepherd for our beloved St Anthony Church. Even though we have had many new families join since Abouna departed, I’m sure that you all see efforts and labor and feel his presence with us.  His prayers are continually lifting us up and giving us comfort.

Abouna we really miss you and love you. Please remember us in front of the throne of our beloved Savior.

Be safe in the Lord.

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All Saints Day Celebration

God willing, we will be hosting the “All Saints Day” celebration Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 6-9 PM for the youth of the Angels Class through 8th grade. 

The youth are highly encouraged to dress up as a Biblical figure and prepare 3 hints to share during the “Who Am I” trivia session. 

For example, if you dress up as St. Mary, the clues may be: 

1. I am the Daughter of Anna and Joachim

2. I went to live and serve in the temple when I was 3 years old and stayed until I was about 14 years old

3. I have one Son

If you need inspiration for the costumes, we recommend you take a look at the “Hall of Saints” located in church.  Sunday School Teachers can also help provide ideas.  For sample costumes, we have created a list of ideas from Amazon here: 

Click here for list of costumes

Costumes can also be purchased from Party City or other stores. 

We look forward to celebrating with the youth! Please pray for the service.

Be safe in the Lord.