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Feast of Nativity, Liturgies and Sunday School Services

Happy & Blessed Feast of Nativity
Based on our last clergy meeting (1/4/2022) and the guidance from His Grace Anba David, here are the following changes:1. Everyone must wear a surgical mask (cloth masks are not sufficient) upon entry into the church (this includes the social hall and Sunday School classes)2. Sunday School may resume in-person, and everyone must wear their masks at all times.3. Names of individuals must be obtained upon entry in the church (and Sunday School). There will be a form that you must fill out prior to entering any church service in order for us to know who needs to be contacted, God forbid, there is someone who tests positive.4. There are to be no gatherings of any kind and the celebrations for the feasts are to be canceled.5. Social distancing is highly recommended (distance yourself and your family from others as much as possible since this Omicron variant is highly contagious).
His Grace Anba David and the clergy also recommend wearing double masks when you enter any in-door gathering.
As always, if anyone feels sick or has any symptoms or any family member has any symptoms (even if you think it is a cold) please stay home. Also, if anyone comes in contact with anyone who is sick, please get tested and ensure you have your “negative” result before attending any church service. 
God willing, Sunday School, all youth/grad/fellowship meetings, Alhan and Bible Studies will resume starting on Sunday 1/16/2022.
NOTES: For deacons: since there isn’t enough space for all the deacons to stand in the front, it is fine to vest and stand next to your family. Also, as you proceed to take communion, when you remove your mask, refrain from singing. 

Thank you for your cooperation and help during these difficult times. I am sure that God is protecting His children and the He will see us through this. “We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment.” (Psalm 66:12)I am looking forward to celebrating with you all. God willing this year will be full of all of God’s blessings. May the blessing of His birth touch every heart, heal every wound, comfort any mourning and bring peace, love and joy to all our hearts.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord  is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.” (Psalms 100:4‭-‬5)
We should all be thankful for all the blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon us. The Lord has provided for all of our needs and “covered us, helped us, guarded us, accepted us unto You, spared us, supported us, and brought us to this hour.“
From today’s gospel reading: “

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” The Lord has even more great things in store for us… 
All services are canceled for tomorrow night (Friday 11/26/2021). Enjoy you time with your family.
Happy Thanksgiving….
Be safe in the Lord.

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Prayer Meeting will be held tomorrow, Monday Nov 1st, 7:30-8:30 pm for the Upcoming Election

The peace and love of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all.
God willing we will have a prayer meeting tomorrow, Monday 11/1/2021 from 7:30-8:30 pm for the upcoming election that the Lord may choose the right leaders for our blessed State.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.Be safe in the Lord.

Special Statement on the Upcoming November 2nd Elections for the Coptic Orthodox Churches in the State of New Jersey