The Strong Saint Abba Moses Kindle Version Now Available
The Diocese and St. Paul Brotherhood Press joyfully announce the availability of The Strong Saint Abba Moses as a Kindle book at Amazon.com for immediate download. The story of the life of the Strong Saint Abba Moses is a joyful story. His most profound life gives to each one of us joy and hope, shows us the power of repentance, teaches us that repentance is a struggle of our life, and warns us not to depend – …
Help Copts Suffering in Dahshur, Giza, Egypt
Over the past week, many Coptic families in Dahshur, Giza, Egypt have suffered physical violence and political injustice as they were forced to leave their homes because of sectarian violence. Photo of destruction in Dahshur. Courtesy AINA. The strife began because of an argument between a Coptic ironer and his disgruntled Muslim customer that escalated to the level of the entire town. Over 120 Coptic Christian families were forcibly expelled while security forces stood by and – …
YSC and Mahragan 2012 Competition Material Updated
Over the last few days, our Diocese has been migrating to this new website. As part of the transition, some of the curriculum and FAQ pages for both the YSC and Mahragan were reverted to older versions from about a month ago. Thankfully, we heard from several coaches, parents, and youth over the past couple of days who alerted us to the problem. Thank God, the pages have been updated to reflect the most recent – …
Register for the 2012 Mahragan Al Keraza and YSC Competitions
Registrations for Keraza competition and Youth Spiritual Competition are now open. Please register your teams at http://www.ysc-keraza.org. Early registration for Keraza competition is encouraged to receive your church hymns appointment. Please be reminded that the maximum per team allowed is 12 people. Registration Deadline for the Mahragan Al Keraza is July 29th Registration Deadline for the Youth Spiritual Competition is August 1st. Once registration is closed, late registration will not be allowed.
Diocese Bids Farewell to Fr. Angelos Youssef
On Saturday, July 7, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Diocese clergy, and the community bid farewell to the late Father Angelos Youssef of blessed memory, who departed into the heavenly habitations on Saturday, June 30 after many years of faithful service. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by His Grace surrounded by many diocesan clergy and deacons. Afterwards, His Grace presided over the funeral service, which was attended by substantially all – …
Father Angelos Youssef Rested in the Lord
With a firm hope in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we announce the departure of the blessed servant, our beloved Hegumen Father Angelos Youssef, who reposed in the Lord earlier this morning. The family will be receiving condolences tomorrow (Sunday July 1st) from 6 to 8 pm at Holy Virgin Mary Church in LA. The funeral will be celebrated next Saturday (July 7th) at 11 am also at Holy Virgin Mary Church, preceded – …
New Address for St. Mary Magdalene Church in Palm Desert, CA
The parish of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Palm Desert, which serves the easternmost communities of the Diocese, announces it has moved to a new location. For updated address and contact info, please visit the parish page.
Mission Trip to Fiji (July 9-23, 2012)
During our two week stay at Fiji we will be preaching, assisting at the orphanage, visiting homes, offering medical volunteer, teaching during Sunday school services, and other church activities. We provide a daily devotional structure that allows each team member to participate, as well as a time for corporate quite time, prayer and reflection on all that God is doing daily. Christ is at the centre of all we do; and we believe that individuals are – …
Mission Trip to Hawai'i 2012
The Diocese joyfully announces its annual Mission Trip to Hawai’i from August 19-30, 2012 under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion. Previous participants outlined what they did in this trip: We serve homeless families on O’ahu in many ways. We involve ourselves in programs such as a parent-child participatory preschool for at-risk families near coastal beach parks and homeless families living at beach parks. Families also receive canned and dried goods as well as – …
The Reflections of Fr. Alexander Schmemann on Meeting His Holiness Pope Shenouda III of Blessed Memory
Saturday, February 11, 1978 Immersion yesterday and today in a totally unknown (to me) world of Coptic Christianity. Right away I must express my main impression: it is edifying and it is alive. I remember my trip to the Middle East in 1971 and my impression of something outlived, nominal, dying, chained to the past—the existence of a non-existent world. Lifeless Hierarchs. Fear. Lies. Corruption. And then, last year in Los Angeles, I met His Holiness – …
Condolences from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the Coptic Orthodox Church on the Death of Pope Shenouda
To the faithful people of the Coptic Church in Egypt and throughout the world, our beloved in the Lord: grace and peace from on high. The world’s heart stopped briefly in mourning as we all learned the sad news that His Holiness Pope Shenouda III fell asleep in the Lord. Yet, we do not mourn without consolation or hope (1 Thess. 4.13). For, Pope Shenouda left behind a legacy for all people and all ages. – …
5th Annual Pan-Orthodox Day of Praise – May 12, 2012
With the grace of God and the blessing of His Grace Bishop Serapion, St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church will hold the Fifth Annual Orthodox Day of Praise on May 12, 2012. This day is a gathering and a participation of different Orthodox churches with love which is the greatest truth for a praise day. This is a humble effort is to unite our Orthodox congregation using the language of heaven – hymns and praises. In the past years we had the – …