11th Annual GYP Convention (Tentative) Schedule
Written by admin on September 5, 2013. Posted in Conventions Thursday 7:00 pm: Registration 8:00 pm: Agpeya Prayers 8:30 pm: Activity 9:30 pm: Refreshments 10:00 pm: Orientation & Lecture 1 11:00 pm: Midnight Praises Friday 8:30 am: Divine Liturgy 10:30 am: Breakfast 11:30 am: Lecture 2 12:30pm: Quiet Time 1:00 pm: Group Discussion 2:00 pm: – …
Orthodox Day of Praise – Saturday, May 18
The Sixth Annual Orthodox Day of Praise takes place on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica, California. With the permission of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Southern California and Hawaii, led by His Grace Bishop Serapion, this annual event brings together the various Orthodox churches from all over Southern California to present praises and hymns in many of their ancient languages and traditions. The purpose – …
Holy Pascha Week Retreat in Hawai’i
This year, spend Holy Pascha Week in an individual retreat at St. Mark’s Church in Honolulu. From the Lazarus Saturday until the Feast of Resurrection (April 27-May 5) participants will benefit from attending all of the blessed church services of the week, and supplemented by guided meditations, quiet time, and review of hymns. Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church – Honolulu, Hawaii The cost for room, board and transportation is only $300 (not including airfare), due – …
Mission Trip to Ethiopia for College Youth and Young Professionals
With great joy, we announce this year’s annual youth service trip to Ethiopia for all college youth and young professionals from June 17 to July 1, 2013. Our mission is to serve our brothers and sisters in Ethiopia by providing them with basic medical, social services and to learn more about our sister church, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Some of the activities will include: Services – Orphanages and poor home visitation Senior home and social activities – …
Mahragan 2012 Results (Updated for Both Centers)
On Saturday, August 25, 2012, the Diocese community gathered at St. Mark Church and St. Mary and St. Athanasius Church around our beloved father, Bishop Serapion, for the 2012 Mahragan Al Keraza Competition. This year, for the first time, the competition was divided between two churches because of the sheer number of teams participating. Over 140 teams from almost 30 parishes participated in this wonderful event after preparing for months. Approximately 60 teams gathered at St. – …
Schedule of Testing for Mahragan Al Keraza 2012
With God’s grace, we present to you the schedule of testing for the 2012 Mahragan Al Keraza Competition that will be held, God willing, at both St. Mary and St. Athanasius (Northridge) and St. Mark Church (LA). The following churches will be at St. Mark Church: Archangel Michael Church (Santa Ana) St. Demiana Church (San Diego) St. George Church (Bellflower) St. Marina Church St. Mark Church (Los Angeles) St. Mary Church (Victorville) St. Mary Magdalene Church – …
10th Annual GYP Convention – Registration Open
We’re approaching that time of year again when we all converge upon one location and enjoy each other’s company at the Annual GYP Fall Convention. This year’s retreat is extra special since it will be our 10th Anniversary – marked by a commemorative event. In honor of this milestone, you will also have the opportunity to compete in a string of challenges that are sure to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your sportsmanship, mind-bending – …
YSC 2012 Results
On Saturday, August 18, 2012, the Diocese community gathered at St. John Coptic Church around our beloved father, Bishop Serapion, for the 2012 Youth Spiritual Competition. Over 800 youth from 27 parishes participated in this wonderful event after preparing for months. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by His Grace Bishop Serapion and several diocesan priests, including Fr. Gawargious Kolta, Fr. Michael Gabriel, Fr. Shenouda Ghattas, Fr. Boules Baky, Fr. Daniel – …
Schedule for the 2012 Youth Spiritual Competition (August 18)
With God’s grace, we present to you the schedule of testing for the 2012 Youth Spiritual Competition that will be held, God willing, at St. John Coptic Orthodox Church in Covina, CA. The day will begin with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by His Grace Bishop Serapion and the diocese clergy followed by brunch and immediate testing according to the schedules below. Please download the appropriate PDF for your team and be at the – …
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.
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 – …