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Saint Mary and Saint Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church in Ajax, the bell tower and dome under a clear sky

Coptic Orthodox Church · Ajax

360 Westney Road South

Saint Mary
& Saint Abraam

Tuesday, November 3 Midnight praises in Arabic @ Zoom 8–9:30 p.m.

This week

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Servants Spiritual Day

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Servants Spiritual Day

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From the church calendar

This week at the church

Every service below is on the church’s public calendar, in Toronto time. A feast, a fast, or a visiting bishop can still move an hour. Open the month.

November 3

Today

  1. Midnight praises in Arabic @ Zoom

November 4

Wednesday

  1. Divine Liturgy
  2. Seniors meeting of the blessing

November 5

Thursday

  1. English Tasbeha
  2. Boys and Girls Hymn class
  3. TGIF Youth Uni/Grad Meeting

November 6

Friday

  1. Divine Liturgy
  2. Highschool Youth Meeting
  3. The Good Shepherd Family Meeting

November 7

Saturday

  1. Saturday School Activities
  2. Vesper prayers followed by Midnight praises

November 8

Sunday

  1. Divine Liturgy
  2. In-Class Sunday School

November 9

Monday

  1. Prayer Meeting

Verse of the day

A word for this morning

But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves.

James 1:22

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From the Fathers

The Synaxarium

The Departure of the Righteous Father Abba Hilarion.

On this day in the year 472 A.D. the righteous father, Saint Hilarion, the Anchorite, departed. He was a native of Gaza, the son of pagan parents. They taught him the Greek literature and culture. He excelled and surpassed his peers, but he wished still to master it. Since there was no one in his city who could help him to fulfill his desire, he went to the city of Alexandria and joined its school. There he acquired many kinds of knowledge.

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The Katameros

Readings for the Divine Liturgy

Vespers, Matins, and the Liturgy, in the order the Coptic Church keeps them, with the Synaxarium beside the Gospel.

Holy Gospel

Luke 12:32–44

"Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

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From the church

Liturgy from Ajax

Liturgies prayed in Ajax, and the latest word from His Holiness.

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Ways to give

God loves a cheerful giver.

Each one should give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly. — 2 Corinthians 9:7

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Called 2 Serve Program

Nov 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Overview

This program equips participants for service by cultivating their spirituality, refreshing their core knowledge of the Bible and Church doctrine (History, Faith, Dogma, and Rites), and providing practical application.

“For you, brethren, have been called to freedom; through love serve one another.”

— Galatians 5:13

Requirements

22 points.

  • 4 spiritual lectures led by Abouna Michael
  • 10 in-person Kahoot games
  • 2 required assignments (research and reflection papers)
  • 6 service areas

Dates and fee

Nov 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Registration fee: $25.00 (one-time). Pay by e-transfer to treasurer@stmarystabraam.ca.

Inquiries

Helen Iskander, text 416-566-8388.

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Winter Retreat 2027

January 15–17, 2027

Overview

Young adults ages 22–30 are invited to a weekend away to grow in faith, build friendships, and spend time with God. The theme is The Cost of Yes.

Theme and speaker

The Cost of Yes. Guest speaker Fr. Anthony Mourad (Saint George and Saint Anthony, Ottawa).

In collaboration with His Table (SMSV), Elevate (St. Marks) and TGIF (SMSA).

Location

Fairfield by Marriott, Belleville, 407 North Front Street, Belleville, ON.

Pricing

Per person, including accommodation and six meals. Register by December 11.

  • Quad room (4 people): $185
  • Triple room (3 people): $205
  • Double room (2 people): $225

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