St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the One God, Amen
The peace and love of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all.
Ekristos Anesti – Alithos AnestiChrist is Risen – Truly He is Risen
Join us this evening for the Vespers of the Feast of Ascension at 7 PM.
Please share with others.
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 Lazarus Saturday).
Requirements to Participate:

1. Able to confidently read in either English or Arabic
2. Able to use Coptic Reader from a device (phone, tablet, or iPad)

God willing, we will have a deacon meeting on Sunday 4/10/2022 at 12:15 pm for deacons who are 16 years of age and up to discuss service for Palm Sunday and Holy week. Please make every effort to attend.
Be safe in the Lord.

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the One God, Amen
The peace and love of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all.
Thank God and by all of your prayers, I am feeling much better but not yet able to pray tomorrow. The Divine Liturgy for Wednesday 4/6/2022 has been canceled.
Thank you all for your care in praying and asking about me. Please continue to pray for me.  May God bless and reward your beautiful hearts. 
God willing Alhan class service will resume this Friday at 7 and 7:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday Divine Liturgy will be held as scheduled at 8 am.
I am really looking forward to seeing you all again.  Please continue to pray for my weakness.
Please be aware that the Divine Liturgy for this Wednesday 4/6/2022 has been canceled.
Please share this information with others.
Be safe in the Lord.

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the One God, Amen
The peace and love of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all. 
It truly has been a long road and we have all been through some real difficult ups and downs during the last two years.  COVID has been a plague that took many of our loved ones and a lot of our freedom and for some it also took the ability to provide for our families and our jobs. It has made us afraid to connect with one another and to be around other family members and friends. There is no doubt that each of us has been impacted in a different way but we have all suffered together from this terrible virus. 

I am sure that we have all learned a lot and grew in many positive ways. 

By the grace of God, over the past few months, we have seen the number of cases in NJ decrease and the rate of transmission slow down. This is a great sign that we have been doing our part and that we are approaching the end of this pandemic. 
I am really happy to say that we can now begin to go mask optional in the church during all church services. This means that each individual can decide what is best for them and what makes them comfortable. Of course, if you would like to wear your mask, you can still wear it but there is no restriction on masks. If you have any concerns, please feel free to speak to me and we can work together to reach the appropriate comfort level.
As of Wednesday March 23 the mask requirement is being lifted. 
Please note (as always) that if you are experiencing any symptoms, please stay home. 
May the Lord reward you all for your patience and your cooperation during the past 2 years which I really appreciate. May God continue to protect His children and His church. 
God bless you and be safe in the Lord. 

Under the auspices of H.H. Pope Tawadros II and the Coptic American Canadian Youth Bishopric (C.A.C.Y.B) Welcomes all graduates & young professionals to it’s Spiritual day
Topic: “Where is your brother” Very Rev. Fr. Ishak Mansour Very Rev. Fr. Antonious Takla
Saturday April 2, 2022 from 8 AM to 6 PM
Location: Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church 7 Church Rd, Howell Township, NJ 07731
Registration fee: Early bird: $25 (by 3/20/2022) Regular Registration: $35 (after 3/20/2022)
For registration and more information please visit:
https://www.wayouthbishopric.com/wayb/event/spiritual-daywhere-is-your-brother

Under the auspices of H.H. Pope Tawadros II and the Coptic American Canadian Youth Bishopric (C.A.C.Y.B)Welcomes all graduates & young professionals to it’s Summer Retreat
Friday, June 17th, 2022 (3PM) to Monday, June 20th, 2022 (1PM)
Location:The Valley of The Mother of God Christian Retreat Center 953376 7 Line E, Orangeville, ON L9W 272, Canada
Registration fees: (4 days, accommodation & meals included)
(One day Trip to Niagara Falls, activities are optional).
Early Bird: $ 260 per person (double occupancy room) (by April 23rd, 2022)
Regular Registration: $290 per person (double occupancy room) (after April 23rd, 2022)
For registration & more information please visit:https://www.wayouthbishopric.com/wayb/event/summer-retreat22

Happy & Blessed Lenten Season
Please be aware that the Wednesday Divine Liturgy during the period of the Holy Lent will be from 10 am – 1 pm.

God willing His Grace Anba David will be bless for the Divine Liturgy this Saturday at 8:00 AM. Please come and get the blessing of the Divine Liturgy and the blessing of His Grace.
NOTE: All deacons must be there by 8:15. The blessing of the Tunias will only be done only once.