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You have heard in the Gospel, “Take heed, for you know not what hour He comes. But woe to them who are with child, and that give suck in those days.” This is said figuratively. Who are those with child, and who give suck? Those who are with child, are the souls whose hope is in the world, but those who have gained what they hoped for, are meant by they who give suck.  Woe to them that are with child, and give suck in those days! Woe to those who put their hope in the world; woe to them that cling to those things which they brought forth through hope in the world.  – St. John Chrysostom

Church Announcements:

• We are fundraising for the purchase of the neighboring church. To donate, click here.    
• Donations Needs:
  • Men’s and women’s clothes (T-shirts, pants, shorts, shoes) are needed.
  • Hygiene supplies are also needed (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, small bottles of shampoo and conditioner)
  • Donations can be left at the shed next to the church van. 
• Fundraise Cruise:
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• Acts Kids:
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• Women’s Meeting:
  • The next Women’s Meeting will be this Friday, September 8
• Men’s Meeting:
  • The next Men’s Meeting will be Thursday, September 28 at 7:30pm
  • To receive information on the men’s meeting, click: Men’s Meeting 
• Coptic New Year
  • Monday, September 11th
    • 6:00-6:30pm: Vespers
  • Tuesday, September 12th
    • 8:00-10:00am: Liturgy  
• Deacon’s Meeting:
  • Next Sunday, September 10 
  • To receive information on the deacons men’s meeting, click: Deacon’s Meeting 
• Feast of St. Verena:
  • Thursday, September 14
    •  7:00 – 8:30pm: Vespers and Renewal of Relics w/ H.G. Bishop Kyrillos 
  • Friday, September 15
    • Liturgy 8:00 – 10:00am
• Young Couples/Family & Elementary Day:
  • September 30th. 
  • To be part of and receive information on the Sts. Joakim & Anna Family Service click: Family Service. 
  • To register, please click and fill out the registration form.

Sermon:

• The Big Picture – Fr. Gregory (9/3/23)

This Week’s Schedule:

• Monday:
  
  • 8:00 – 9:30pm: Midnight Praises 
• Tuesday:
  • Bible Pleasure: 7:30-8:30 (In-Person and on Facebook) 
• Wednesday:
  • Liturgy: 8:00-10:00am
• Thursday:
  • Liturgy: 7:45-9:30am with Bishop Staphanous (Bishop of El Fashn and Bebba)
  • Summer Night Schedule: 7:00-11:00pm 
• Friday:
  • Liturgy: 8:00-10:00am
  • Youth Meeting: 8:00-9:30pm
• Saturday:
  • Hymns: 5:00-6:00pm
  • Sunday School/Bible Study: 6:00-7:00pm 
  • Vespers: 7:00-7:30pm
  • Midnight Prayers: 7:30-9:30pm
• Sunday:
  • Liturgy: 8:00-11:30am

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Thank you, God Bless