Excused Absence Letter for Holy Pascha 2016
As a service to parents and families who would like to spend the holy days of Covenant Thursday and Great Friday together in their respective parishes, the Diocese is offering the following attached Excuse Absence Letter to submit to teachers and schools. Excused Absence Letter – Pascha 2016
New Parish in Chino Hills Opens this Weekend
With great joy, the Diocese announces the opening of a new parish in Chino Hills this weekend. The parish, Holy Transfiguration American Coptic Orthodox Church, is a missionary church with a focus on English services and young families. God willing, it will serve Chino Hills and its surrounding regions alongside the existing large parishes in the area. Under the guidance of His Grace Bishop Serapion, the parish will initially be served by Fr. David Abdelsayed, Fr. – …
New Women’s Ministry and Spiritual Day – June 21
With the blessing of our father, Bishop Serapion, there have been several fruitful discussions about establishing a diocese-wide Women’s Ministry to help address the needs of women in our Orthodox diocese. On Saturday, June 21, the Ministry will begin with a spiritual day for all women at St. John Church in Covina. It will begin with the Divine Liturgy from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by brunch and a program for women until 2:00 pm. All women – …
Annual Marital Enrichment Seminar – June 7, 2014
The 11th Marital Enrichment Seminar is coming back to St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Participants who come to the seminar expect relevant topics, professional speakers, delicious food, homemade dessert, lively and hilarious entertainment, and a complete and exciting children’s program. The spots fill up fast as the church will accept applications until May 20 or until 300 persons have applied (whichever happens earlier). If you – …
Marital Enrichment Seminar 2013
Saturday June 22, 2013 – Saturday June 22, 2013 3803 W. Mission Blvd. Map and Directions | Register Description:Through the blessings and prayers of our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Family Education committee joyously presents this annual seminar for married couples to help enrich their marriage and family life by bringing them closer to the Lord, and to each other. Please Note: The original – …