Happy & Blessed fast of St. Mary

God willing the Revival (Nahda) for St. Mary will begin Tuesday 8/15/23 and continue to Monday 8/21/23 from 7 PM – 9 pm.

Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. Mary will be Tuesday 8/22/23 from 8:00 am – 11:00 am. 

Nightly Nahda:

Tuesday 8/15 – Monday 8/21 from 7 pm – 9 pm

Feast of Transfiguration Divine Liturgy:

Saturday 8/19/2023 from 8 am – 11 am

Feast of St. Mary Divine Liturgy:

Tuesday 8/22/23 from 8:00 am – 11:00 am

May the blessing of the feast of Transfiguation and the intercessions of the Holy Theotokos St. Mary be with us all.

40th day memorial for Mr. Nessim Awad on Saturday 8/5/23

Join us on Saturday 8/5/23 as we celebrate the 40th day memorial for Mr. Nessim Awad at St Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church from 8-11. 

Mr. Nessim E. Awad,

Husband of the late Mounira Farag, father of Anne Marie and her husband Dr. Gamil Hanna, 

Ingi and her husband Eng. Rafik Rezkalla, and the late George Awad. 

Grandfather of Marlena Hanna, and Mark and Peter Rezkalla.

Uncle of Mirande and Nermine Girgis.

His Grace Bishop Agathon visit

God willing his grace Anba Agathon bishop of Brazil will bless us for Saturday (7/22/23) night vespers 7-7:30 pm and the Sunday (7/23/23) Divine Liturgy 8-11.

Come and receive the blessing of the service and the blessing of His grace anba Agathon.

DATE CHANGE OF GRADUATION CELEBRATION

We would like to congratulate each and every one of our 2023 graduates on your accomplishments. We will celebrate the graduation of our kindergarten, 6th grade, 8th grade, high school, college, and graduate school congregants at St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church on Sunday, August 6, 2023 immediately following Divine Liturgy. No Registration is required.
May God continue to give you success and bless and enlighten your path. We look forward to celebrating with you. 

St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church is hosting a spiritual day for couples with his eminence Anba Youssef

God willing St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in East Brunswick will have his eminence bishop Youssef this Friday night and Saturday after liturgy. His eminence will talk about “roles of man and woman in marriage.”  

They encourage all those who are interested in this topic to attended whether married, engaged, or considering.  Daycare will be provided!

They also encourage people to register in the next day or two so they can plan ahead for food and volunteers

Please use the link below to register 

June 23-24th Spiritual Day with HE Metropolitan Youssef DEADLINE: JUNE 9, 2023docs.google.com

Be safe in the Lord.

Trip to Sigh and Sound

Happy & Blessed Fast of the Apostles 

As announced we are coordinating a trip to the  Sight and Sound Theatres to see “Moses”. The trip is set for Thursday 7/27/23 and the show begins at 3 pm. We will be leaving the church by 11 am. 

The cost is $150 per adult ticket and $125 per child under 12 years old (includes ticket, transportation and meal on the return trip).  

The last day to register for the trip is Wednesday 6/21/23 and the last day to pay on Sunday 6/25/23.

Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested.

Be safe in the Lord.

2023 Graduation Celebration

We would like to congratulate each and every one of our 2023 graduates on your accomplishments. We will celebrate the graduation of our kindergarten, 6th grade, 8th grade, high school, college, and graduate school congregants at St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church on Sunday, July 23, 2023 immediately following Divine Liturgy. No Registration is required.
 

A special dinner and program will be held for our 8th grade, high school, college, and graduate school grads on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Westin Hotel in Mount Laurel. Please RSVP using the link below by Sunday, July 2, 2023 if you’d wish to attend: tinyurl.com/rsvpgrads23

Price per adult: $40
Price per child (11 and younger): $20
Payment must be made (cash or check) by Sunday, July 2, 2023 to secure your spot. Please see Mr. Hany Girgis or Ms. Kristina Isshak. 

Departed to the Paradise of Joy Mr. Sameh Faried

He is the loving son of the late Mr. Magdy Faried and Mrs Safaa Zaki and brother of Mr. Mina Faried.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 6/20/23 at 9 am at St Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church.

The family does not have anyone here in the area so if we can help show our support by attending tomorrow it would be greatly appreciated and may the Lord reward your love and kindness.  

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

Be safe in the Lord.

Summer Camp

God willing, we will have Summer Camp Monday nights for youths in 1st grade – 8th gradebeginning June 26 through August 28 from 6pm-9pm.

There will be no camp on July 3rd for the holiday weekend and August 21st for Nahda.

There will be snacks available for purchase, sports, games and activities, and crafts for the youth as well as practice for Mahragan El Keraza.

No registration is required.

Sunday School Servants