Author: Sana

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

 The New Jersey gubernatorial election is on Tuesday, November 4th.

 Early voting runs from October 25th to November 2nd.

https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml

 If you’re already registered, there’s no need to register again.

 If you’ve moved in the past year, use this link to update your status:

https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check

 To find your polling location for election day, use this link: 

https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml

This election matters. In fact, it impacts our daily lives in New Jersey even more directly than the presidential election. Make your voice heard—vote your values.

 انتخابات حاكم ولاية نيوجيرسي ستُجرى يوم الثلاثاء، 4 نوفمبر.

  التصويت المبكر يبدأ من 25 أكتوبر حتى 2 نوفمبر.

رابط التصويت المبكر 

https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml

 إذا كنت مسجلاً بالفعل فى قوائم الانتخابات ، فلا حاجة للتسجيل مرة أخرى.

   إذا كنت قد انتقلت إلى عنوان جديد خلال العام الماضي، استخدم هذا الرابط لتحديث بياناتك:

https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check

  للعثور على مركز الاقتراع الخاص بك يوم الانتخابات، استخدم هذا الرابط:

https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml

هذه الانتخابات مهمة. في الواقع إن تأثيرها على حياتنا اليومية في نيوجيرسي أكبر حتى من الانتخابات الرئاسية. اجعل صوتك مسموعًا—صوّت لقيمك التى تؤمن بها.

Be safe in the Lord.

Join us on Saturday 10/4/25 as we celebrate the 40th day memorial for Mr. Magdy Guirguis. 

He is the beloved husband of Mrs. Mervat Guirguis.

He is the loving father to Mr. Michael Hanna (and his wife Nevine), Mr. John Guirguis,(and his wife Ingy).

He is the beloved brother of Eng. Samy Guirguis husband of Dr. Sonia Guirguis, Dr. Maggie Kasisa and her husband George Kasisa. 

He is the loving grandfather of Emma, Jenna Guirguis & Liam Hanna.

May God repose his soul and give comfort to the family. 

Be safe in the Lord.

God willing the monthly Arabic Divine Liturgy will be held this Saturday 9/6/25 from 8-11.

Dear all, please note the following service updates: 

Liturgy of the Feast of the Transfiguration: Tuesday, Aug. 19th 5am to 7:30am

Wednesday, Aug. 20th Liturgy is cancelled 

Liturgy of the Feast of St. Mary, the  Theotokos: Friday, Aug. 22nd 8am to 11am 

All Friday Services will resume as scheduled 

A Blessed fast of St Mary

God willing the Nahda for St Mary will be from Friday 8/15/25 to Thursday 8/21/25 from 7-9 pm. 

God willing we will be blessed with some of the reverend fathers, his grace Anba Gabriel and his grace Anba Karas. Please make every effort to attend in person to get their blessing.

May the intercessions of the Holy Theotokos be with us all Amen.

NOTE: All Friday night services are canceled for Nahda prayers. 

Be safe in the Lord.

God willing his grace Bishop Suriel will bless us on Sunday 7/20/25 for the Divine Liturgy.

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the One God, Amen

We pray this email finds you well. Please note the following updates: 

• The Divine Liturgy this week is Wednesday, July 9th from 8am to 11am. 
• St. Simon the Elder Meeting will be cancelled this week (July 9th) and will take place on Saturday, July 19th after the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. 
• The Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Apostles is this Saturday, July 12th from  8am to 12pm. 

Be safe in the Lord.

We would like to congratulate each and every one of our 2025 graduates on your accomplishments.! 

A special dinner and program will be held ofor our 8th grade, high school, college, and graduate school graduates, Thursday July 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Westin Hotel in Mount Laurel. Please RSVP using the link below by July 1, 2025 if you’d wish to attend: 

REGISTER HERE

Price per adult (12 and older): $50
Price per child (11 and younger): $25

Payment must be made via Venmo or Zelle at the time of the form submission to secure your spot, no later than July 1, 2025. 

May God continue to give you success and bless and enlighten your path. We look forward to celebrating with you.

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

The Divine Liturgy will be changed for this week to Thursday 5/15/25 from 8-11. 

This year marks  1700 years since the Council of Nicaea and this Thursday 5/15 we celebrate the commemoration of St Athanasius the Great who was a key figure at the Council in defending the faith against the heresy of the Arians and was a leader in the writing of the Nicaean Creed which we as Coptic Orthodox Christians are so proud of. 

Join us on Thursday from 8-11 as we remember the hero of the faith, St Athanasius the Great.

NOTE: THERE IS NO LITURGY ON WEDNESDAY 5/14/25.

Be safe in the Lord.

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

“The memory of the righteous is blessed.” (‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭10‬:‭7)

Join us for the Divine Liturgy on Sunday 5/18/25 as we celebrate the 40th day memorial for Mrs. Soheir Botros. 

She is the Beloved wife of the late Dr. Samir Botros.

She is the loving mother of Mr. Baher Botros, Dr. Nahed Botros, and Mr. Maged Botros. 

She is the loving mother in law of Mr. Christopher Haidinger, Mrs. Shereen Botros, and Mrs. Maureen Botros.  

She is the beloved grandmother of Daniel, Christopher (husband to Mary), Benjamin, Joseph, Margaret (wife to Eamon Linskey), Samantha, Patrick, Maureen, and George Botros. 

May the Lord repose her soul and give comfort to the family.

Be safe in the Lord.