St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church
Medford NJ
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:
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:
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.
Ekhristos Anesti -Alithos Anesti
Christ is Risen – Truly He is Risen
God willing there will be Vespers tomorrow 4/30/25 night at 7 pm to venerate the relics of St George the Prince of Martyrs the Divine Liturgy on Thursday 5/1/25 from 8-11 am.
NOTE: THERE IS NO LITURGY ON WEDNESDAY.
Be safe in the Lord.
The peace and love of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all.
We are looking forward to spending a beautiful time together on Easter Monday 4/21/25 from 11-3. Please use the link below to register in order that we know how much of the fish (Fisekh and Ringa) to prepare.
Easter Monday Registration Form
If you would like serve/help in any preparation please contact Cheri Barsoum at: (267) 269-7380
Be safe in the Lord.
Happy and Blessed Holy Week.
God willing we will be blessed today with his grace Anba Gabriel around 10 am today for a part of the service of Great Friday.
Looking forward to seeing all of you.
Be safe in the Lord.
The peace and love of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all.
For those that would like to take the blessing of reading any of the Scriptures during the Holy Week services, please fill out your availability in the Google Survey at Holy Week Availability Survey
In order to schedule the readings in time, please submit the form as soon as possible (no later than Tuesday Night 4/15/25).
Requirements to Participate:
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Below is the schedule of services through the feast of Resurrection:
THERE IS NO LITURGY ON WEDNESDAY 4/9/25
Friday 4/11/25
Last Friday of Lent – (Unction of the Sick – General Andeel) 8:00AM – 1:00PM (Palms should be available after Liturgy)
NOTE: English Bible Study canceled for Friday 4/11/25
Alhan Class canceled for Friday 4/11/25
Bible Study PreK – 4thGrade 7:00PM – 7:30PM
Bibe Study 5th Grade and up 7:30PM – 8:00PM
Stations of the Cross 7:00PM – 9:30PM
The Passion of Christ Movie 8:00PM – 10:00PM (not recommended for children under 13)
NOTE: There will be no youth meeting for high school or college so that they can watch the movie.
Saturday 4/12/25
Lazarus Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:00AM
Palm Sunday Vespers & Tasbeha 6PM – 10PM
Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy 8:00AM – 12PM
General Funeral Prayer 12PM – 1PM
See attached schedule for Holy Week Services.
Sunday 4/20/25
Children’s Resurrection Celebration 11:00AM – 1:00PM
NOTE: THERE IS NO LITURGY ON WEDNESDAY 4/9/25
Be safe in the Lord.
