5 August 2026
Notices
News
These are the church notices, newest first. Repeating hours stay on the calendar. A poster posted from the office appears above this list.
Notices
5 August 2026
Schedule July 27 to August 2
5 August 2026
Schedule July 20 to July 26
5 August 2026
Schedule July 13 to July 19
5 August 2026
Schedule July 6 to July 12
5 August 2026
Schedule June 29 to July 5
14 July 2026
SMSA Summer Festival Flyer
14 July 2026
SMSA Summer Festival 2026 - Vendor Callout
** Calling All Vendors & Local Businesses!** Are you a local business owner, artisan, food vendor, or organization looking to connect with your community? The SMSA Summer Festival 2026 is coming to Ajax this July 17–19, and we'd love to have you join us! This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your products, grow your customer base, and be part of a vibrant, family-friendly celebration featuring food, shopping, live entertainment, kids' activities, and FIFA Mondial live screenings. Vendor spaces are available for $250 for the full weekend. Spots are limited — register today using the link below or scan the QR code in the flyer! ? https://smsa.chmeetings.com/forms/A1713203CD82…
24 June 2026
Schedule June 22 to June 28
24 June 2026
Schedule June 15 to June 21
24 June 2026
Schedule June 8 to June 14
30 May 2026
Schedule June 1 to June 7
30 May 2026
Schedule May 25 to May 31
20 May 2026
Schedule May 18 to May 24
20 May 2026
Schedule May 11 to May 17
4 May 2026
Schedule May 4 to May 10
4 May 2026
Schedule April 27 to May 3
4 May 2026
Schedule April 20 to April 26
17 April 2026
SMSA - Phase 2 of the Construction of the Church Building
17 April 2026
Easter Greetings 2026
27 March 2026
Holy Week Schedule
27 March 2026
Jesus' Road of Love
24 March 2026
Schedule March 23 to March 29
17 March 2026
Schedule March 16 to March 22
17 March 2026
Schedule March 9 to March 15
1 March 2026
Schedule March 2 to March 8
1 March 2026
Schedule February 23 to March 1
1 March 2026
Schedule February 16 to February 22
9 February 2026
SMSA Winter End Indoor Festival 2026
9 February 2026
Schedule February 9 to February 15
9 February 2026
Schedule February 2 to February 8
28 January 2026
Schedule January 26 to February 1
20 January 2026
Schedule January 19-25
18 January 2026
SMSA App Instructions
Step by Step Instructions to download the SMSA App from the Apple Store or Google Play
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13 January 2026
Schedule January 12-18
13 January 2026
Schedule January 5 - 11
13 January 2026
Christmas Greetings
21 December 2025
Love in a Manger (Santa Day 2025)
9 December 2025
The month of Kiahk Celebrations احتفالات الكنيسة بشهر كيهك
11 August 2025
The Revival of St. Mary
*Friday August 15 - Thursday August 21* *All prayers will be held in the main church* Daily Holy Liturgy 8:30 - 11:30 AM Daily Vesper Prayers, Praises & word 7:30 - 9:30 PM Friday Aug 22nd The assumption of the body of St. Mary: Liturgy 8.30 – 11.30 AM All are invited for the blessing of St. Mary & St. Abraam
1 August 2025
Father Michael George's Welcome Reception
11 July 2025
SMSA Festival
11 July 2025
Church Services - Week of Monday, July 7 - Sunday, July 13
مواعيد القداسات لهذا الاسبوع: ١/ ‏الأربعاء 9 يوليو القداس كالمعتاد من الساعة 9:00 - 11.00صباحا يتبعه اجتماع أسرة البركة. ٢/ الجمعة 11 يوليو القداس من 9:00 - 11.00صباحا بالكنيسة الصغيرة. ٣/ السبت 12 يوليو قداس عيد الرسل متضمنا قداس اللقان (المياه) يبدأ الساعة ٨،٣٠ - 11.00 صباحا (الكنيسة الكبيرة) ٤/ العشية السبت من 7:30-8:00 مساءا في الكنيسة الصغيرة. ٥/ الأحد 13 يوليو كالمعتاد Church Schedule for this week: 1- Wednesday, July 9 - Liturgy as usual at 9:00 - 11.00 AM, followed by the Blessed Family Meeting. 2- Friday, July 11 - Liturgy at 9:00 - 11.00 AM in the chapel. 3- Saturday, July 12 – Feast of the Apostles Liturgy, including the Lakkan (Water Blessing) service, 8:30 - 11.00 AM. …
3 April 2025
Holy Lent Schedule - Man Born Blind Week - March 31 - April 6
3 April 2025
Holy Lent Schedule - Paralytic Man Week - March 24 - 30
17 March 2025
Holy Lent Schedule - Samaritan Woman Week - March 17 - 23
4 March 2025
Holy Lent Schedule - Prodigal Son Week - March 10 - 16
4 March 2025
Holy Lent Schedule - Temptation Week - March 3 - 9
15 January 2025
Church Services - Week of Monday, January 13 - Sunday, January 19
Happy Circumcision Feast of the Lord & Happy Epiphany Feast Feast of the Circumcision will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 15 - 9 AM to 11:30 AM - This is followed by the Senior Meeting Friday, January 17 - this is a Paramoun (Day of Fasting) Saturday, January 18 - Divine Liturgy (Epiphany Paramoun) - 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday, January 18 - No Saturday Activities (Children) Saturday, January 18 - Divine Liturgy - Epiphany Feast - Epiphany Prayers & Lakkan Prayers (Blessing of the Water) 7:30 PM to MIDNIGHT ** ** To partake of the Holy Communion during the Theophany Liturgy, fasting should begin at 3:00 PM on Saturday. Sunday, January 19 - No Liturgy & No Sunday School May the blessings of t…
10 December 2024
Kiyahk 2024
30 November 2024
Ways to Give
'So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. ' II Corinthians 9:7 There are various ways SMSA can receive your one time or recurring donation. Via PayPal , by clicking on the Donate button at the top right of the website. Via Cheque or Credit Card , to pay a one time payment or a recurring payment. Forms are available at the church entry or in the Accounting room to complete this process. Via Interac ETranfer to treasurer@stmarystabraam.ca May God Bless You Many Folds.
13 August 2024
Fast & Feast of St. Mary
6 June 2024
Feast of Anba Abraam
By the prayers of HH pope Tawadros II, Under the Auspices of HG Anba Archillidis SMSA Church, Ajax is celebrating the feast of Abba Abraam, our Patron Saint Friday, June 7 to Monday, June 10, 2024 All daily liturgies are at 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Except Sunday, to be held at its regular time at 8:30 - 11:30 AM. All daily vespers are at 7:00 - 9:00 PM *We'll be honored to have HG Anba Archillidis praying the feast vesper prayer on Sunday June 9th, 7 PM* Please share with us these joyful moments www.smsaa.ca
10 May 2024
Easter Message 2024
10 May 2024
Bolivia Mission Trip
This is an opportunity that you DO NOT want to miss! This year, the churches of Saint Mary & Saint Abraam and Archangel Michael & St. Tekla are excited to announce a Missionary trip for Bolivia. This trip involves working with children and adults or both Christian and non-Christian backgrounds exemplifying the life of Christ and His saints all over the world. His Grace Bishop Youseff Bishop of Bolivia and responsible of the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Ecuador has blessed us with the opportunity to join him in Bolivia from August 14th to the 24th of this 2024 summer. The trip is open to students from Grade 11 through to those in college or university. If there are available spots, we may ex…
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24 March 2024
Great Lent Liturgies
Great lent Litrugies In addition to the regular liturgies on Sundays and Wednesdays. There will be: + A Liturgy on Tuesday & Thursday - 10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. + A Liturgy on Friday - 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. The Great Lent additional liturgies will take place in the Chapel downstairs.
8 December 2023
Additional Services in the Month of January
8 December 2023
Schedule for the Month of Kiahk until Nativity
4 August 2023
Fast & Feast of St. Mary's Revival
7 June 2023
Bishop Anba Michael's Visit Wednesday, June 6
“Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord…” HG Bishop Anba Michael , will bless us tomorrow in the Wednesday Liturgy, HG will lead the Liturgy, and attend the weekly seniors meeting. نيافة الأنبا ميخائيل أسقف حدائق القبة بالقاهرة سوف يباركنا بالزيارة غدا الاربعاء . سيرأس نيافته القداس، و يحضر معنا اجتماع اسرة البركه الاسبوعى . الكل مدعو لنوال البركه .
3 June 2023
Anba Abraam Miracle
3 June 2023
Feast of Anba Abraam
12 March 2023
Additional Holy Liturgy - Month of March
There will be additional Holy Liturgies during the month of March. Monday, March 13 Monday, March 20 Monday, March 27 The Holy Liturgy will be held from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM May the blessings of the Holy Lent be with you all.
12 March 2023
Holy Week Schedule 2023
Holy Week Schedule - PDF format
6 March 2023
Church Services - Month of March
17 February 2023
IMPORTANT NOTE - CHANGE OF SCHEDULE
Dear All, Please note that : 1. There is no Liturgy this Friday Feb . 17, 2023. 2. The Vespers prayers on Saturday Feb. 18, 2023 is @ 5:00 pm, followed by the Annual dinner and celebration of the start of the Great Lent. ملاحظة هامه بخصوص تغيير فى جدول الخدمه هذا الاسبوع: ١. لا يوجد قداس غدا الجمعه ١٧ فبراير ٢. عشية يوم السبت ١٨ فبراير ستكون الساعه ٥:٠٠ م و يتبعها العشاء السنوى و الاحتفال ببداية الصوم الكبير. كل عام و انتم جميعا بكل الخير
18 January 2023
Liturgical Service during February 2023
18 January 2023
Liturgical Service during the month of January 2023
6 December 2022
Anba Archilides' Visit to SMSA
26 November 2022
Anba Archillidis
26 September 2022
Feast of the Cross - Church Schedule - Week of September 26 - October 1st
The church celebrates the Feast of the Cross. U Monday, September 26 at 7:30 P.M. : The vespers of the Feast of the Cross and the procession of the Cross Tuesday, September 27 at 5:30 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.: Divine Liturgy at the chapel (Basement) Wednesday, September 28 at 8:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. : Divine Liturgy (Main Church) followed by the blessing family meeting Thursday, September 29 at 5:30 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.: Divine Liturgy at the chapel (Basement) There will be no mass on Friday, September 30 th The program of liturgies will continue as usual from Saturday, October 1 st
16 September 2022
Holy Liturgy During the Week of September 11 - October 1
The Holy liturgies during the week will be as follows: Sunday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Wednesday 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM followed by The Blessing meeting Friday 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM ( Chapel ) Saturday 8:30 – 10:30 AM القداسات الإلهية خلال الأسبوع كالآتى: الاحد 8:30 – 11:30 صباحا الأربعاء 8:30 – 11:00 صباحا يتبع باجتماع البركة الجمعة 5:30 – 7:30 صباحا ( الكنيسة الصغيرة ) السبت 8:30 – 10:30 صباحا
12 August 2022
Fast & Feast of St. Mary
27 April 2022
Important Announcement - Wednesday Liturgy
ⲭⲣⲓⲥⲧⲟⲥ ⲁⲛⲉⲥⲧⲏ Ⲁⲗⲏⲑⲱⲥ ⲁⲛⲉⲥⲧⲏ Please note that t here is no liturgy tomorrow, Wednesday, April 27. المسيح قام بالحقيقة قام برجاء العلم بانه لا يوجد قداس غدا الاربعاء ٢٧ ابريل.
26 April 2022
General Spiritual Meeting - H.G. Bishop Rafael
26 April 2022
SMSA Resurrection Feast Greetings
10 April 2022
Holy Week Schedule 2022
Holy Week Schedule
17 December 2021
Liturgical Rite Classes
Click on the Picture Above To Register This is for ages 5 and up. Aadults and Seniors too if they wish. In order to participate and get the Skype link, you need to register by *Monday, December 20th by noon* the latest as that is the day when the program starts. It spans over 2 weeks. Classes will be conducted in the English Language.
23 October 2021
Hallowed Be Thy Name Day - Sunday, October 31, 2021
5 September 2021
Church Schedule - Week of September 5 - 11
Please note the following changes in the Church Schedule for week of September 5 -11 + There will be no Liturgy on Friday morning, September 10. + There will be Vespers prayers on Friday night, September 10, 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. + There will be a liturgy on Saturday morning, September 11, the Feast of Nayrouz. 8:00 A.M - 10:00 A.M. Happy Feast of the Nayrouz.
20 August 2021
Update on Church Services
+ السهرة الروحية يوم الجمعة ستبدأ مباشرة بعد العشيه الساعه ٩:٣٠ م وحتي الساعه ٢ ص. القداس ليوم السبت سيكون من الساعه ٢-٤ ص Midnight Spiritual Praise will start at 9:30 P.M. on Friday, Aug 20 to 2:00 A.M on Saturday, Aug 21. The Liturgy on Saturday will be from 2-4 AM.
8 August 2021
St. Mary's Fast & Feast Celebration
4 July 2021
Upcoming Liturgies
Please note that attendance to all Liturgies are by registration only. At the door requests will not be accepted and will be turned away. To register, please use the church application: onelink.to/smsa smsa.chmeetings.com//Register Sunday Liturgies: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Wednesday Liturgies: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Friday Liturgies: (July 16, 23 & 30) 5:30 am - 7:30 am Monday, July 12 - The Apostles Feast: 5:30 am - 8:00 am
28 May 2021
Anba Abraam's Revival
23 March 2021
Request to attend the Divine Liturgy - Week of March 28 - April 3
Beloved Children of St. Mary and St. Abraam , We thank God for the good news that the health authorities, starting February 16, have allowed the re-opening of the churches up to 30% of the capacity, while keeping all the COVID protective measures. We will have 2 liturgies every week to accommodate the members of the church weekly. أحبائنا شــعب الكنيســـة ، نشــكر الله علي موافقة الســلطات علي زيادة عدد المصلين المسموح بتواجدهم في الكنيسة الى ٣٠٪ من سعة الكنيسة، اعتبارا من 16 فبراير القادم . وســوف يكون هناك 2 قداسات كل أسبوع لخدمة شعب الكنيسة أسبوعيا. سوف نخطركم بمواعيد القداسات وكيفية حضور الشــعب مع الاحتفاظ بكل الاحتياطات الصحية الضرورية التي تفرضها الســلطات. Please adhere to your &ldq…
14 March 2021
Request to attend the Divine Liturgy - Week of March 21 - 27
Beloved Children of St. Mary and St. Abraam , We thank God for the good news that the health authorities, starting February 16, have allowed the re-opening of the churches up to 30% of the capacity, while keeping all the COVID protective measures. We will have 2 liturgies every week to accommodate the members of the church weekly. أحبائنا شــعب الكنيســـة ، نشــكر الله علي موافقة الســلطات علي زيادة عدد المصلين المسموح بتواجدهم في الكنيسة الى ٣٠٪ من سعة الكنيسة، اعتبارا من 16 فبراير القادم . وســوف يكون هناك 2 قداسات كل أسبوع لخدمة شعب الكنيسة أسبوعيا. سوف نخطركم بمواعيد القداسات وكيفية حضور الشــعب مع الاحتفاظ بكل الاحتياطات الصحية الضرورية التي تفرضها الســلطات. Please adhere to your &ldq…
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8 March 2021
Request to attend the Glorification for Pope Cyril VI - Monday, March 8
Request to attend - Monday March 08 from 7:00-8:00pm
8 March 2021
Request to attend the Divine Liturgy - Week of March 14 - 20
Beloved Children of St. Mary and St. Abraam , We thank God for the good news that the health authorities, starting February 16, have allowed the re-opening of the churches up to 30% of the capacity, while keeping all the COVID protective measures. We will have 2 liturgies every week to accommodate the members of the church weekly. أحبائنا شــعب الكنيســـة ، نشــكر الله علي موافقة الســلطات علي زيادة عدد المصلين المسموح بتواجدهم في الكنيسة الى ٣٠٪ من سعة الكنيسة، اعتبارا من 16 فبراير القادم . وســوف يكون هناك 2 قداسات كل أسبوع لخدمة شعب الكنيسة أسبوعيا. سوف نخطركم بمواعيد القداسات وكيفية حضور الشــعب مع الاحتفاظ بكل الاحتياطات الصحية الضرورية التي تفرضها الســلطات. Please adhere to your &ldq…
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27 February 2021
Request to attend the Divine Liturgy - Week of March 7 - 13
Beloved Children of St. Mary and St. Abraam , We thank God for the good news that the health authorities, starting February 16, have allowed the re-opening of the churches up to 30% of the capacity, while keeping all the COVID protective measures. We will have 2 liturgies every week to accommodate the members of the church weekly. أحبائنا شــعب الكنيســـة ، نشــكر الله علي موافقة الســلطات علي زيادة عدد المصلين المسموح بتواجدهم في الكنيسة الى ٣٠٪ من سعة الكنيسة، اعتبارا من 16 فبراير القادم . وســوف يكون هناك 2 قداسات كل أسبوع لخدمة شعب الكنيسة أسبوعيا. سوف نخطركم بمواعيد القداسات وكيفية حضور الشــعب مع الاحتفاظ بكل الاحتياطات الصحية الضرورية التي تفرضها الســلطات. Please adhere to your &ldq…
21 February 2021
Online Request to attend the Funeral Service for the Late Mr. Kamal Benjamin
Online form to request to attend the Funeral Service for the Late Mr. Kamal Benjamin
17 February 2021
Online Registration to attend the Funeral Service for the Late Mr. Wael Hena
Register to attend the Funeral Service for the late Mr. Wael Hena - Thursday, Feb 18 (12 PM - 1:30 PM)
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17 February 2021
Request to Attend the Holy Liturgy - Week of Feb 28 - Mar 6
Beloved Children of St. Mary and St. Abraam , We thank God for the good news that the health authorities, starting February 16, have allowed the re-opening of the churches up to 30% of the capacity, while keeping all the COVID protective measures. We will have 2 liturgies every week to accommodate the members of the church weekly. أحبائنا شــعب الكنيســـة ، نشــكر الله علي موافقة الســلطات علي زيادة عدد المصلين المسموح بتواجدهم في الكنيسة الى ٣٠٪ من سعة الكنيسة، اعتبارا من 16 فبراير القادم . وســوف يكون هناك 2 قداسات كل أسبوع لخدمة شعب الكنيسة أسبوعيا. سوف نخطركم بمواعيد القداسات وكيفية حضور الشــعب مع الاحتفاظ بكل الاحتياطات الصحية الضرورية التي تفرضها الســلطات. Please adhere to your &ldq…
15 February 2021
Request to Attend the Holy Liturgy - Week of Feb 21 - Feb 27
Beloved Children of St. Mary and St. Abraam , We thank God for the good news that the health authorities, starting February 16, have allowed the re-opening of the churches up to 30% of the capacity, while keeping all the COVID protective measures. We will have 2 liturgies every week to accommodate the members of the church weekly. أحبائنا شــعب الكنيســـة ، نشــكر الله علي موافقة الســلطات علي زيادة عدد المصلين المسموح بتواجدهم في الكنيسة الى ٣٠٪ من سعة الكنيسة، اعتبارا من 16 فبراير القادم . وســوف يكون هناك 2 قداسات كل أسبوع لخدمة شعب الكنيسة أسبوعيا. سوف نخطركم بمواعيد القداسات وكيفية حضور الشــعب مع الاحتفاظ بكل الاحتياطات الصحية الضرورية التي تفرضها الســلطات. Please adhere to your &ldq…
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15 February 2021
Request to Attend the Holy Liturgy - Week of Feb 14 - Feb 20
Beloved Children of St. Mary and St. Abraam , We thank God for the good news that the health authorities, starting February 16, have allowed the re-opening of the churches up to 30% of the capacity, while keeping all the COVID protective measures. We will have 2 liturgies every week to accommodate the members of the church weekly. أحبائنا شــعب الكنيســـة ، نشــكر الله علي موافقة الســلطات علي زيادة عدد المصلين المسموح بتواجدهم في الكنيسة الى ٣٠٪ من سعة الكنيسة، اعتبارا من 16 فبراير القادم . وســوف يكون هناك 2 قداسات كل أسبوع لخدمة شعب الكنيسة أسبوعيا. سوف نخطركم بمواعيد القداسات وكيفية حضور الشــعب مع الاحتفاظ بكل الاحتياطات الصحية الضرورية التي تفرضها الســلطات. Please adhere to your &ldq…
27 December 2020
Upcoming Events
New Years Eve - December 31, 2020 7:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Nativity Feast - January 6, 2021 7:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Circumcision Feast - January 14, 2021 8:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Epiphany Feast - January 18, 2021 7:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
25 December 2020
Liturgy update
Dear Beloved members of our congregation: As it appears, we will be in a lockdown for some time, it does not matter when it will start, situation is serious now. During the lockdown time (28 days), we will have only one Liturgy per week, on Sundays (8:30 - 11:30 AM) , attendance will be restricted to Abouna and the selected deacons. Services will be broadcasted on the church YouTube Channel for people to participate ON-LINE. The same will apply to the Saturday evening Tasbeha, and the prayers of the Feasts and Occasions as it will be announced on time. May God bless and keep His church and His people safe and save the world from the plagues and every fearsome events. Fr. Moses اخوتى الاحباء …
9 December 2020
Reservation Guidelines
Happy Nativity Fast Please follow the roles of advance reservation Liturgies attendance on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, as usual, and starting of Saturday December 12, the doors will be closed as soon as the legal number permitted by law is reached, otherwise we will be subjected to legal accountability and the entire church will be closed, with the assurance that Attendance at masses at the present time is available only to the church members (no visitors are allowed) whose attendance is confirmed upon reservation on the church’s website. كل عام وانتم طيبين برجاء اتباع حجز الحضور مسبقا للقداس الالهي في ايام السبت والاحد والاربعاء، مع تسجيل الاسم للحاضرين عند الدخول واتباع الاجراءات…
3 December 2020
Deacon Classes
Dear beloved, The Church of Saint Mary and Saint Abraam will be hosting classes for the education of Deacons in the Coptic rite composed of 6 sessions (1 hour each) going over the Divine Services of Vespers, Matins and Liturgy. Classes will include participation opportunities such as quizzes and tests All deacons are invited as this course will be necessary for service in the Altar. The classes will be taking place from December 21-23 and 28-30 on Skype. The meeting links will be provided through email. The sessions on these days will be from 6 PM-7 PM for grades 1-6 and 7 PM-8 PM for grades 7 & up. Please register by maximum Dec. 20th, 2020, 5PM with Subdeacon Bishoy Abdelmalik using either…
25 August 2020
Schedule
Please note that there will be no Liturgy on Wednesday, August 26 and Saturday, August 29th. However, there will be a Divine Liturgy on Friday, August 28th from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM. Regisitration at the door.
6 August 2020
St. Mary's Fast & Feast Schedule
11 June 2020
Divine Liturgy Registration
Beloved Children of St. Mary and St. Abraam , We thank God for the good news that the health authorities, starting June 12, have allowed the re-opening of the churches up to 30% of the capacity, while keeping all the COVID protective measures. We will have 3 liturgies every week to accommodate ALL the members of the church. If you haven’t registered for attendance on-line, please do. If you need any help in registration call Dn. Ashraf Saeed @ (416) 995 8733. أحبائنا شــعب الكنيســـة ، نشــكر الله علي موافقة الســلطات علي زيادة عدد المصلين المسموح بتواجدهم في الكنيسة الى ٣٠٪ من سعة الكنيسة، اعتبارا من يوم الجمعة القادم 12 يونيو . وســوف يكون هناك ٣ قداسات كل أسبوع لخدمة كل شعب الكنيسة…
7 June 2020
Holy Communion Request - During Pandemic
30 May 2020
Anba Abraam Feast schedule
16 May 2020
Anba Marterous Virtual Meeting
سنجتمع معا بمشيئة ربنا مع سيدنا من خلال الرابط التالي على زووم https://zoom.us/j/983597979 او على قناة الكنيسة على اليوتيوب https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPHyUAxFJE8ggXhm6G6rECw
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19 April 2020
Pope Tawadros's Easter Sermon
Pope Tawadros' Easter Sermon
19 April 2020
Easter Message 2020
10 April 2020
Holy Week Broadcasting Schedule
Church services during the Holy week will be limited to the attendance of 5 persons of the Clergy , all services will be streamed for the participation of the congregation. جدمة اسبوع الالام هذا العام سوف تقتصر على خمسة افراد (على الاكثر) من اكليروس الكنيسة . و سوف يتم أذاعة كل الخدمات فى وقتها عن طريق البث المباشر على موقع الكنيسة لكى يتابعها الشعب. Click here to download a copy of the schedule
stmarystabraam.ca/images/2020/2020_Holy_Week_Schedule_V2.pdf
4 March 2020
Divine Liturgy Schedules - Week of March 1 - 7
Please note that there will be a Divine Liturgy on Thursday, March 5th in addition to the regular Divine Liturgies that occur on Wednesday & Friday.
16 February 2020
Family Day
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Psalm 133:1 Please join us on Monday Feb 17, 2020 , Family Day in our church starting 10.00 AM by the Sacrament of Unction of the sick, followed by breakfast, game time for adults & kids and ending with BBQ lunch, and much more, let’s be together this day هوذا ماأحسن وماأحلى أن يسكن الأخوة معا. مز 133 : 1 دعوة للجميع فى يوم الاثنين 17 فبراير ، لنحتفل بيوم العائلة بكنيستنا ، يبدا الساعة العاشرة صباحا ، بصلاة سر مسحة المرضى (القنديل) ، يتبعه الافطار ، والعاب جماعية للكبار والصغار وينتهى بغذاء (مشويات) ومفاجآت اخرى ، دعونا نجتمع أسرة واحدة فى هذا اليوم
9 February 2020
Fast and Feast of Jonah
The church will be celebrating the liturgies of the Fast and Feast of Jonah this week at the following times: Monday : 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Tuesday : 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Wednesday : 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, followed by the weekly Seniors meeting. Friday : There is no Liturgy. Happy Jonah fast and feast. Fr. MOSES MATAR تحتفل الكنيسة بصوم و فصح (عيد) يونان بالقداسات اليومية خلال هذا الأسبوع فى المواعيد التالية : يوم الاثنين : ١٠:٠٠ ص - ١٢:٣٠ ظ . يوم الثلاثاء : ١:٠٠ - ٣:٣٠ م يوم الاربعاء : ٣:٣٠ - ٦:٠٠ م يوم الخميس : ٩:٠٠ - ١١:٠٠ ص، و بعد القداس مباشرة اجتماع أسرة البركة الاسبوعي . يوم الجمعة : لايوجد قداس . كل سنة و انتم بخير. بمناسبة صوم وفصح يونان ابونا موسي مطر
13 January 2020
Church Schedule - Week of January 12-18
Please note the following schedule for this week: Wednesday : The Circumcision Feast - Divine Liturgy as usual followed by Seniors meeting. Friday : Paramoun - Divine Liturgy as usual Good Shepherd meeting - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday : Paramoun - Divine Liturgy 8 AM - 10 AM Sunday : Paramoun - Morning Divine Litugry as usual Holy Epiphany Eve - Divine Liturgy: Lakkan Prayer starts at 6:30 PM and Epiphany liturgy ending at 10:30 PM, fasting for communion starts at 2:00 PM
8 January 2020
Nativity Greetings from Abouna
Wish you all a very joyful and blessed feast of Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. May the Lord fill your hearts with His peace, and fill your lives with all the Happiness. أجمل التهاني بعيد ميلاد رب المجد. كل عام وانتم بخير وصحة وسعادة.. إلهنا القدوس المبارك ، يملاء قلوبكم بكل افراح المذود كل الأيام . Fr. Moses Matar St. Mary and St. Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church.
6 January 2020
Church Schedule - Week of January 6 - 10
Please note the following schedule for this week: Monday: Paramone Liturgy : 5:30 - 7:30 A.M. Christmas Eve Liturgy : 7:00 - 11:00 P.M. Aghapy Dinner : After Divine Liturgy Tuesday: Sunday School Celebration: 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Wednesday: No Divine Liturgy Friday: No Divine Liturgy St. Mary & St. Abraam Church wishes each and everyone, a very Happy New Year 2020 & Happy Nativity Feast of our Lord Jesus Christ
31 December 2019
New Years Eve Program
31 December 2019
The Good Shepherd Meeting
20 November 2019
Service Schedule - Week of November 18 - 22
Please note: There is no liturgy on Wednesday Nov. 20, 2019 and Friday Nov. 22, 2019. Abouna will be out of town. ملاحظة هامه: خلال هذا الأسبوع لا يوجد قداس يوم الاربعاء ٢٠ نوفمبر، و يوم الجمعه ٢٢ نوفمبر ٢٠١٩ لسفر ابونا خارج تورنتو.
9 November 2019
Saturday Activities - 2019/2020
31 October 2019
Schedule Change Notice for the week of October 28 - November 1
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please note that there is no liturgy on Friday, November 1st of this week.
9 October 2019
BLESSED PASTORAL VISITS
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 His Eminence Anba Tadros , the Metropolitan of Port said, will bless us in the Divine Liturgy and the Seniors meeting. Liturgy will start at 9:00 AM, and will be followed by the meeting. Thursday, October 10, 2019 H. G. Anba Elya Bishop of Khartoum, will bless us in the Vespers prayer, and a spiritual meeting. Vespers starts at 7:00 PM, and will be followed by the meeting with HG. Everyone is invited to get the blessings. زيارات رعوية مباركه يوم الاربعاء ٩ اكتوبر ، حضرة صاحب النيافة الحبر الجليل الانبا تادرس مطران بورسعيد سوف يشرفنا و يباركنا فى القداس و اجتماع أسره البركه. يبدا القداس الساعه ٩:٠٠ ص، و يتبعه مباشرة اجتماع أسره البركه. يوم الخميس ١٠ اكتوبر ، سوف يشر…
8 October 2019
H. G. Bishop Anba Elia of Khartoum and South Sudan
H. G. Bishop Anba Elia of Khartoum and South Sudan, will be blessing us on Thursday, October 10, 2019. H.G. Will lead the Vesper Prayer starting @ 7 PM Prayers will take place at 360 Westney Road South, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 6M7 Bishop Elia's visit to Canada - 2019 (schedule)
stmarystabraam.ca/images/2019/2019-Bishop-Elia-Canada-Visit-Schedule-_01-3.pdf
8 October 2019
Thanksgiving Dinner 2019
3 September 2019
Schedule update
PLEASE NOTE: Monday, September 2nd: Labour long weekend Fun day: starts at 11:00 AM, BBQ, games and fun time. Tuesday, September 3rd: First day of the school year, Divine Liturgy at 5:30 - 7:30 AM. Wednesday, September 4th: Divine Liturgy as usual at 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Friday, September 6: No Divine Liturgy. Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8: Church program as usual. Wednesday, September 11: Divine Liturgy as usual at 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Vespers of the Nierose (beginning of the New Coptic year) at 7:30 PM. Thursday, September 12: Divine Liturgy at 5:30 - 7:30 AM Friday, September 13: No Divine Liturgy.
15 August 2019
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note: The Liturgy of Friday August 16, 2019 will NOT be in the church, it will be celebrated at the Youth COOL Convention held at UOIT University located at: 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, @ 8:00 - 10:00 AM.
13 August 2019
St. Mary's Fast & Feast 2019
stmarystabraam.ca/images/2019/Saint_Mary_fast_and_feast_2019.pdf
22 July 2019
Church Schedule Week of July 22 - Aug 2
Please note the following schedule for the week of July 22 - Aug 2: 2019 SMSA Summer Camp - titled "Arise and Build" - Monday, July 22 - Friday, August 2 Summer Camp opening Mass - Monday, July 22 - 7 am to 9 am Friday Mass re-scheduled due to Summer Camp - Friday, July 26 and Friday, August 2 - 9 am to 11 am Please pray for the Church Service.
22 July 2019
2019 Summer Camp - Arise and Build
19 June 2019
Church Service Week of Monday, June 17 - Sunday, June 23
1. There is no Liturgy on Wednesday June 19, and Friday June 21 ١. لايوجد قداسات يومى الاربعاء ١٩ يونيو، و الجمعه ٢١ يونيو. 2. HG Anba Makar, will bless us with a visit this Saturday June 22. HG will lead the Divine Liturgy , that starts @ 9:00 AM. An Aghaby Breakfast with the congregation will follow the Liturgy. Everyone is invited. ٢. حضرة صاحب النيافة الحبر الجليل الانبا مقاراسقف الشرقية سوف يشرفنا و يباركنا يوم السبت الموافق ٢٢ يونيو. سوف يصلى نيافته القداس الالهى ( الذى يبدا التاسعة صباحا)، و يبارك نيافته الشعب بكلمه منفعه روحيه خلال لقاء افطار محبه بعد القداس مباشرة، وسوف تكون هناك فرصه لإجابة أسئلة الشعب و استفساراتهم الروحية. الكل مدعو لنوال البركه.
2 June 2019
Feast of Anba Abraam Bishop of Fayoum
تحت رعاية صاحب الغبطة و القداسة البابا المعظم الأنبا تاوضروس الثانى تحتفل الكنيسة بتذكار شفيعها القديس العظيم ا لأنبا أبرام اسقف الفيوم و الجيزة بحضور و تشريف حضرات الآباء الموقرين كهنة جنوب أونتاريو في المواعيد التالية: يوم السبت 1 يونيو 2019 عشاء الانبا أبرام السنوى , الساعة الخامسة و النصف مساء بعد صلاة العشية مباشرة. يوم الاربعاء ٥ يونيو: الساعه التاسعة صباحا القداس الالهى بحضور و تشريف نيافة الانبا مرقس مطران شبرًا الخيمه، كما يبارك نيافته شعب الكنيسه بعد القداس مباشرة فى لقاء افطار محبه، و يكلمنا نيافته كلمه عن فضائل القديس الانبا إبرام. و الكل مدعو لنوال البركه. يوم الخميس ٦ يونيو : الساعه التاسعه صباحا قداس عيد الصعود المجيد يوم الجمعه ٧ يونيو : القداس الالهى الساعه ٥:٣٠ - ٧:٣٠ ص الع…
29 April 2019
Easter Message
16 April 2019
Holy Week Schedule 2019
1 April 2019
The Real meaning of Fasting
Saint Isaac said: “the fasting of the tongue is better than the fasting of the mouth, and the abstinence of the heart from lust is better than both fasts”. Many people concern themselves with abstaining from food. God rebuked them, saying: “Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” (Matt 15:11). This way, He shows us that bad-talk is defiling. Therefore, our teacher, the Apostle James, refers to the tongue which “defiles the whole body.” (James 3:6). Is your tongue, thus, fasting with the rest of your body? And is your heart abstaining from lusts? A fasting heart is able to make the tongue fast with i…
10 March 2019
Divine Liturgy Schedule during the Holy Lent period
15 February 2019
Jonah Feast Schedule
This week we will be celebrating the Fast and the Feast of Jonah. The schedule of the daily Liturgies will be as follows: Friday, February 15: There is No Liturgy Saturday, February 16 & Sunday, February 17: Scheduled services are as Usual. Monday, February 18 : Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am - 12:30, followed by a spiritual day ends at 5:00 pm. Tuesday, February 19 : Divine Liturgy at 1:00 - 3:30 pm Wednesday, February 20 : Divine Liturgy @ 3:00 - 5:30 pm Thursday, February 21 : “ Feast of Jonah ” Divine Liturgy @ 9:00 - 11:00 am followed by the weekly seniors Meeting. Friday, February 22 : There is no Liturgy. Happy Jonah Fast and Feast to everyone. قداسات صوم يونان: الاثنين : ١٠:٠…
29 January 2019
No Friday Liturgy this Friday
Please note that there will be no Liturgy this Friday, February 1st.
27 January 2019
Condolences
غادر عالمنا الفانى هذا الصباح المرحوم رومانى بشاى زوج السيده نوره بشاى و والد اخوتنا بيرو و مارى و مادونا و يوستينه بشاى. موعد الجنازة و العزاء سيحدد بعد قليل. ربنا ينيح نفسه فى فردوس النعيم و يملا قلوب أفراد الاسره بتعزيات الروح القدس. Late Mr. Romany Beshay has departed to heaven this morning. Mr. Romany is the husband of Mr. Norah Beshay, and the father of Beroe Beshay, Mary, Madonna and Youstina Beshay. May the Lord repose his blessed soul in the heavily Paradise of Joy, and fill the hearts of the family with the comfort of the Holy Spirit. Funeral arrangements will be announced soon.
14 January 2019
Scheduled services for the week of Monday, January 14th to Sunday, January 20th
Monday, January 14th The feast of the Circumcision: Divine Liturgy at 5:30 AM Wednesday, January 16th Divine Liturgy as usual at 9:00 AM followed by the Seniors meeting. Friday, January 18th In the morning, the Epiphany Paramon: Divine Liturgy at 5:30 AM In the afternoon, the Lakan and the Divine Liturgy of the Epiphany Feast at 7:00 PM Saturday, January 19th The Feast of the Epiphany: No Vespers in the afternoon. Sunday, January 20th The schedule is as usual.
11 January 2019
Spiritual Day
Let’s celebrate, for getting a new chance of a new year along with glorious Nativity, get back on the track, come to know the way and the performance for offering a good sacrifice to be a servant of the Lord. All are invited to this spiritual day, starting with the Holy Liturgy at 8.30 AM, including words of benefit about good example to follow, workshops, hymns , songs, Breakfast & Lunch and much more When : SATURDAY Jan 12th, 2019 Where : St. Mary & St. Abraam, COC, Ajax, ON Let it alone, sir, for this year too “Luke 13:8”
24 December 2018
Church Schedule for the week of Monday, December 24 - Friday, December 28
Scheduled Program Change notice In addition to the regular scheduled services Wednesday Liturgy (@ 9:30 AM, Followed by the Seniors weekly Meeting. Friday Liturgy @ 5:30 AM There will be a Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, Dec. 25th @ 8:30 - 10:30 AM , Followed by Santa Day celebration for our Sunday School Children @ (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM). Everyone is welcomed. There will be a Kiahk Praises Prayers Night starts Thursday Dec.27th @ 10 PM and ends with the Friday Liturgy.
5 December 2018
KIAHK PRAISES for the year 2018
The praises of Kiahk will resume this week until the celebration of Christmas. Thursday’s from 7 PM - 9 PM starting December 6th Saturday’s from 6 PM starting December 8th This will last for four weeks Please attend and invite others to take a blessing of the prayers.
1 November 2018
2nd Annual Scout Ceremony
1 November 2018
Church service update - Week of October 29 - November 2
ملاحظه هامه بخصوص برنامج الخدمه هذا الأسبوع. حضره صاحب النيافه الانبا يوسف اسقف بوليفيا سوف يشرفنا بالزيارهً يوم الخميس اول نوفمبر ، و لذلك سوف ينقل قداس يوم الاربعاء و اجتماع أسره البركه الى يوم الخميس فى نفس الموعد لأخذ بركه سيدنا. لا تغيير بخصوص قداس يوم الجمعه الذى سيكون فى موعده كالمعتاد. Important program change note on the Church service of this week: H. G. Bishop Anba Youssef of Bolivia will bless our church with a visit this Thursday, 1 st of November. Wednesday Liturgy and the Seniors meeting will be moved from Wednesday to Thursday in the same time, to allow everyone to receive the blessings of Saydna. There is no change for the Friday Liturgy. Looking forward to seeing you all. F…
20 October 2018
CONDOLENCES - FUNERAL SERVICE
Our beloved Mrs. Julia Hanna has departed to heaven. Mrs. Hanna is the wife of late Mr. Alfat Hanna, mother of our brothers Nader Hanna, Amgad Hanna, and our sister Hala Hanna. She is the Grand mother of David, Tarek and Bishoy Hanna. Mrs. Hanna is the sister of Mrs. Isabel Shokry, and the aunt of Atef, Tarek and Samia Wasfy. The funeral service will be @ 2:00 pm Saturday October 20, 2018 in Saint Mary and Saint Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church: 360 Westney Road South, Ajax, ON, L1S 6N7. May the Lord repose her soul in the heavenly Paradise of Joy, and fill the hearts of the family with the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
13 October 2018
Deacon Schedule
Deacon schedule may be viewed here
25 September 2018
Church Schedule for the week of September 24 - 30
We will be celebrating the Feast of the Cross this week. Vespers of the feast will be on Wednesday, September 26 - 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. And the feast will be on Thursday, September 27 - 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM. There is no Liturgy in the morning of Friday, September 28.
22 September 2018
Bishop Sarabamon , Bishop of Omdurman and the North of Sudan
حضره صاحب النيافة الأنبا صربامون اسقف أم درمان وعطبرة و شمال السودان سوف يباركنا غدا السبت ٢٢ سبتمبر ٨:٣٠ صباحا. وسوف يرأس نيافتة صلاه القداس الالهى، و يرسم شمامسة جدد، و يشارك شعب الكنيسة في مائدة الأغابى بعد القداس مباشرة. الكل مدعو لنوال البركة. H.G. Bishop Anba Sarabamon , Bishop of Omdurman and the North of Sudan, will bless our church by a visit, tomorrow Saturday September 22, at 8:30 AM. His Grace will lead the Divine Liturgy, ordain deacons and bless the congregation by sharing an Aghaby meal just after the Divine Liturgy. All are welcomed to get Saydna’s blessing.
1 September 2018
Church Service
Church Service - Monday September 3rd - Sunday, September 9th Monday There will be a Divine Liturgy from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. This is followed by a Spiritual and a Fun day. It will be a very interesting program. Please join us and invite others. Tuesday There will be a Divine Liturgy from 5:30 am to 7:30 am to pray for all of our children the students who are starting the new school year. May God bless them all. Wednesday & Friday There will be NO Liturgy both on Wednesday and Friday. Saturday & Sunday Saturday Vespers, and Sunday Liturgy and all other scheduled services are as usual.
24 August 2018
Change of Friday & Saturday service
تعديل جدول الخدمه لا يوجد قداس يوم الجمعه ٢٤ اغسطس. عشيه يوم السبت ٢٥ اغسطس تبدأ قبل موعدها المعتاد فى الساعه الخامسة مساء، قبل موعد الاحتفال السنوى بعيد السيده العذراء الذى يبدأ مباشره بعد العشيه. كل عام و انتم بخير ، بركه السيده العذراء امنا تشملنا جميعا. Important Note A change in the schedule of the weekly church service. 1. There is NO Liturgy this Friday August 24. 2. On Saturday August 25, the Vespers prayer will start early @ 5:00 PM. The Annual celebration of Saint Mary’s feast will start after the Vespers prayer. May the blessings of Saint Mary be always with us all.
12 August 2018
St. Mary's Fast & Feast 2018
To download the PDF file click here
stmarystabraam.ca/images/2018/Saint_Mary_Fast_and_Feast_2018.pdf
17 July 2018
Friday Mass
Please note that the Friday Mass will be held from 9 am - 11 am to accomodate the Summer Camp schedule. The 2 Fridays that will be affected are Friday, July 20th and Friday, July 27th.
15 July 2018
Summer Camp 2018
To register your child please click here. Date / Time: From: July 16 to July 27 at St Mary & St Abraam Church, 360 Westney Rd. S. , Ajax Grades: JK to Grade 8 Days and times: Monday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm **Wednesday: 5:00 pm to 8:30pm** Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Price: $50 per child (for the whole camp) and $40 for siblings Deadline: Thursday, July 12, 2018 (please Pay to Mrs. Tereza Moawd) Online registration after deadline is: $60 and $50 for siblings.
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12 July 2018
Apostles Feast 2018
Happy Apostles Feast Wednesday - There will be No Divine Liturgy on Wednesday, July 11th. Thursday - Lakan Prayer followed by Divine Liturgy in celebration of the Apostles Feast, Thursday, July 12th at 8:30 AM Friday - There will be No Divine Liturgy on Friday, July 13th.
7 June 2018
Anba Abraam Feast
14 May 2018
Feast of the Ascension
Feast of the Ascension The church will celebrate the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord this Thursday, May 17, 2018. The Liturgies of this week are as follows : Wednesday, May 16 : Liturgy as usual 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, followed by the Seniors meeting. Thursday, May 17 : Feast of the Ascension Liturgy 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM. Friday, May 18 : Liturgy as usual 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM.
5 May 2018
Week of May 5 - May 11
Due to Abouna’s traveling between Tuesday May 1st and Wednesday May 9th, there will be no scheduled Liturgy during this time EXCEPT on Saturday May 5th. Fr. Kerolos Fakhory, will be praying the Divine Liturgy which starts at 8:30 am. Regular church scheduled services will resume regularly as of Friday May 11, Liturgy will be as usual at 5:30 am. لسفر ابونا فى المدة من الثلاثاء اول مايو و حتى الأربعاء ٩ مايو ؛ لن يكون هناك قداسات بالكنيسة الا فى يوم السبت ٥ مايو. ابونا كيرلس فاخوري من كنيسة مارمرقس سيباركنا بصلاة القداس الالهى الى يبدأ ٨:٣٠ صباحا. سينتظم برنامج الكنيسة العادى من يوم الجمعة ١١ مايو بالقداس الالهى كالمعتاد فى الساعة ٥:٣٠ صباحا.
25 March 2018
Schedule of the Holy Week Service 2018
20 February 2018
Tax Receipt
Dear our beloved donors, Wish you very blessed and fruitful season of Lent. Please be advised that the tax receipt for the year 2017 has been mailed out last week. If you happen to not get it by mail by Feb 28, 2018, please feel free to contact the church. Thank you and God Bless! In Christ, The Treasurer
18 February 2018
Great Lent Church Schedule
16 February 2018
No Friday Mass
Please note that there will NOT be a Mass this Friday, February 16th, 2018. Saturday and Sunday schedule remain the same.
3 February 2018
Family Day Dinner
To book your ticket, please contact Mrs. Amal Shahid at 416 - 898 -1811
28 January 2018
The time table for the Jonah Fast and Feast
Please note the time table for the Jonah Fast and Feast: Monday Jan 29 : Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Tuesday Jan 30 : Divine Liturgy @ 12:00 Noon - 2:30 PM. Wednesday Jan 31 : Divine Liturgy @ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Thursday Feb 1st : Divine Liturgy @ 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM. Friday Feb 2nd : No Liturgy.
26 December 2017
Christmas Break 2017 & January 2018 schedule
27 November 2017
Week of November 27 - December 3
-------------------- + -------------------- Please note that there is no liturgy this Wednesday, Novemeber 29, 2017. Friday Liturgy will be as usual from 5:30 am - 7:30 am. Saturday and Sunday scheduled services are as usual. -------------------- + --------------------
1 November 2017
PLEASE NOTE
*** PLEASE NOTE *** Sunday October 29 Liturgy : Please note that this Sunday October 29,2017 there will be no Liturgy, instead, the weekly Liturgy will be held on Saturday October 28, 2017 @ 8:30 AM. Fr. John Sarkis will pray the Divine Liturgy. Scheduled service from October 30 to November 11 : During the period from October 30 till November 11, 2017 there will be only one Divine Liturgy celebrated on Sunday November 5. There will be no other liturgy during this time. All other services and activities will be held as usual. Divine Liturgy of Sunday November 12, will be celebrated on usual time.
25 September 2017
Feast of the Cross
Vesper Prayers for the Feast of the Cross will be held on Tuesday, September 26th at 7 p.m. Holy Mass for the Feast of the Cross will be held on Wednesday, September 27th at 9 a.m. Both events will take place at the big church on the main level at the new church building. This is the 1st Vesper prayer and 1st Mass that will be held at the big church. Please attend and invite others.
23 September 2017
We have moved!
14 August 2017
H. G. Bishop Anba Elia of Khartoum and South Sudan's visit
H. G. Bishop Anba Elia of Khartoum and South Sudan, will be blessing us on Saturday August 19, 2017. H.G. Will lead the Liturgy Prayer starting @ 9:00 AM, H.G. will bless our congregation on an Aghaby Meal after the liturgy. Prayers will take place at New Church Building: 360 Westney Road South, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 6M7
14 August 2017
Church schedule for the week of August 14 - August 22
11 July 2017
Schedule for the week of July 10 - 14
Please note for this week: 1. There is NO Liturgy this Wednesday July 12, 2017 . 2. On Thursday July 13, 2017 : Liturgy is at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM followed by an Aghaby meal and the weekly Seniors meeting. 3. On Friday July 14, 2017 : Liturgy at 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM as usual.
29 June 2017
Friday Mass Cancelled
P lease note that there will be no Mass this Friday, June 30th.
4 June 2017
June Schedule
25 May 2017
Feast of the Ascension
Feast of the Ascension The church will celebrate the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord this Thursday, May 24, 2017. The Liturgies of this week are as follows : Wednesday, May 24 : Liturgy as usual 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, followed by the Seniors meeting. Thursday, May 25 : Feast of the Ascension Liturgy 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM. Friday, May 26 : No Liturgy this day. *** Please Note: The two liturgies are celebrated at the chapel of the new church.
17 May 2017
Bishop visits for the week of May 15-19
مبارك الآتى بأسم الرب يشرفنا بالزيارة و يباركنا حضرة صاحب النيافة الحبر الجليل الأنبا يوسف أسقف بوليفيا يوم الاربعاء ١٧مايو ٢٠١٧ يرأس نيافتة صلاة القداس الالهى الساعة التاسعه صباحا , ثم يلتقى نيافتة مع شعب الكنيسة فى مائدة اغابى و يبارك نيافتة أجتماع اسرة البركة الاسبوعى.بعد القداس مباشرة His Grace Bishop Anba Youssef Bishop of Bolivea will be visiting our church this Wednesday, May 17, 2017 @ 9:00 AM. His Grace will lead the Devine Liturgy, and share an Aghaby meal with the congregation. His Grace will also bless the Church Senior's weekly meeting following the Liturgy.
9 May 2017
Bishop Visits for the week of May 8 - 12
مبارك الآتى بأسم الرب يشرفنا بالزيارة و يباركنا حضرة صاحب النيافة الحبر الجليل الأنبا روفائيل الأسقف العام و سكرتير المجمع المقدس يوم الاربعاء 10 مايو 2017 , و يرأس نيافتة صلاة القداس الالهى الساعة الثامنة و النصف صباحا , ثم يلتقى نيافتة مع شعب الكنيسة فى مائدة اغابى و يبارك نيافتة أجتماع اسرة البركة الاسبوعى , بعد القداس مباشرة . كما يشرفنا بالزيارة و يباركنا حضرة صاحب النيافة الحبر الجليل الأنبا مرقس أسقف شبرا الخيمة يوم الجمعة 12 مايو 2017 , و يرأس نيافتة صلاة القداس الالهى الساعة الخامسة و النصف صباحا , ثم يلتقى نيافتة مع شعب الكنيسة فى مائدة اغابى , بعد القداس مباشرة . His Grace Bishop Anba Rophael the General Bishop and the Secertary of the Holy Senod , will be visiting our church this…
10 April 2017
The Holy Week Schedule
8 March 2017
Week 3 - Prodigal Son - Holy Liturgy schedule
8 March 2017
Week 2 - Temptation - Holy Liturgy schedule
27 February 2017
Week 1 - Treasure - Holy Liturgy schedule
14 February 2017
Family Day Dinner
On behalf of Fr. Moses Matar and the servants of St Mary and St Abraam's Coptic Orthodox Church, you are cordially invited to attend the first dinner gathering at the new building of the church. Time and date: Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 5:30 pm Address: 360 Westeny st, Ajax.
5 February 2017
Jonah's Fast & Feast
28 January 2017
Family Meeting - Saturday, January 28, 2017
The Heart of St. Mary and St. Abraam will be happy and pleased if you could attend the monthly meeting of "The Holy Family" on Saturday, January 28th after the Ashia. The discussion topic is "Stubbornness in the Christian Family and the best way to deal with a Stubborn person" The session is led by Father Misael Ataalla and that's at 8:00 pm after the Ashia . Please : Be positive ... share your opinion ... your presence is important to build a real Christian family in the heart of Jesus The Holy Family Meeting يفرح ويسر قلب العذراء والانبا أبرام حضوركم الإجتماع الشهري للعائلة المقدسة يوم السبت الموافق 28 يناير الندوه تحت عنوان " العناد فى الاسره المسيحيه و كيفيه التعامل مع الشخص العنيد" يقوم…
19 January 2017
St. Anthony's Annual Talent Contest & Bible Bucks Store!
11 January 2017
January 2017 Schedule
11 January 2017
Separation of Dogma & Culture
24 December 2016
Bible Bucks Toy Drive
23 December 2016
Condolences
غادرت عالمنا الفانى المرحومة الوالدة الفاضلة : كلير بقطر والدة أختنا فيفيان زوجة أخونا الدكتور جورج ميخائيل و جده أخوتنا رامى ( و زوجته سوزان) و شادى ( و زوجته سندرا) و سوف تشيع الجنازة فى تمام الحادية عشرة ظهر يوم السبت 24 ديسمبر 2016 و ذلك بكنيسة السيدة العذراء و الأنبا أبرام فى أجاكس . نصلى من أجل نياح نفسها فى أحضان القديسين و نطلب العزاء لكل أفراد الأسرة. Late Mrs. Clair Boctor has departed to heaven. Mrs. Clair is the mother of Vivian the wife of Dr. George Mikhael, and the grandmother of Ramy (his wife Suzan) and Shady (his wife Sandra) Funeral Service will be @ 11:00 AM, Saturday December 2016 , at The Church of St. Mary & St. Abraam, Ajax. May the Lord repose her soul in the bosom o…
27 September 2016
The Celebration of the Feast of the Cross
The Church celebrate the Vespers of Feast of the Cross @ 7:30 - 9:00 PM Monday 26 Sept., 2016 And The Divine Liturgy on the first day of the feast @ 5:30 - 7:30 AM Tuesday 27 Sept., 2016. The Divine Liturgy on the second day of the feast @ 9:30 - 11:30 AM Wednesday 28 Sept., 2016. May the blessings of the Cross encompass us all. : تحتفل الكنيسه بعيد الصليب المجيد 2016 عشية العيد : 7:30 - 9:00 مساء الاثنين 26 سبتمبر قداس أول يوم العيد : 5:30 - 7:30 صباح الثلاثاء 27 سبتمبر 2016 2016قداس ثانى يوم العيد : 9:30 - 11:30 صباح الاربعاء 28 سبتمبر بركه الصليب المجيد تشملنا جميعا
15 August 2016
St Mary's Feast 2016
16 July 2016
Deacons' Retreat July 22-24
10 July 2016
Feast of the Apostles 2016
9 June 2016
Ascension Feast and St Abraam's feast
The church will celebrate the feast of the Ascension of our Lord , and the feast of our patron saint Abba Abraam bishop of Fayoum as follows : Thursday June 9, 2016 Divine Liturgy : 5:30 - 7:30 AM Vespers Prayer : 7:00 - 9:00 PM Friday June 10, 2016 Divine Liturgy : 9:00 - 11:00 AM Saturday June 11, 2016 Divine Liturgy : 9:00 - 11:00 AM Please Note : There is No Liturgy on Wednesday June 8. =========================================== تحتفل الكنيسه بعيد الصعود المجيد و عيد القديس العظيم الانبا ابرام اسقف الفيوم شفيع الكنيسه كالتالى : القداس الالهى 5:30 - 7:30 صباحا الخميس 9 يونيو 2016 عشيه عيد أنبا ابرام 7:00 - 9:00 مساء القداس الالهى 9:00 -11:00 صباحا الجمعه 10 يونيو 2016 القداس الالهى 9:00 …
3 June 2016
Invitation
3 June 2016
SUMMER , and the youth service this year
SUMMER , and the youth service this year By Helen Iskander Hey everyone Summer is finally here. The perfect time for everyone to volunteer. Let's have fun at church in a spiritual atmosphere. Even if Mena, Peter, and Jacob are not here. Bishoy and Fady, no summer school this year. Mina and Kyrollos, don't make fast food your career. Jonas and Piro, your presence makes everyone cheer. Even Weam and Daniel will also volunteer. Andrew this year is our great pioneer. With George and Fady, they will teach how the canoe will steer. Even Gina and Mary will help, there is no fear. And when the canoe flips, they will swim with their gear. Maria and Mirai will teach a song, everyone will hear. Justine…
3 June 2016
Blessed visits of our Holy Fathers May 2016
مُبَارَكٌ الآتِي بِاسْمِ الرَّبِّ Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord Our church will be blessed by the visits of our holy fathers : HG Bishop Sarabamon, Bishop of Omdurman, Sudan : Leading the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, May 28, 2016 @ 9:00 AM HG Bishop Morcos, Bishop of Shobra Elkhema , Egypt : Leading the celebration of the Vespers Prayers on Monday, May 30, 2016 @ 7:00 PM. Following Vespers Prayer, HG will bless our monthly "Holy Family" Meeting. HG Bishop Youssef, Bishop of Bolivia : Leading the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on Wednesday June 1st, 2016 @ 9:00 AM. Following the Divine Liturgy, HG will bless our weekly Seniors Meeting. Aghaby Meal of The…
3 June 2016
Seniors visit to St Anthony Monastery
The Seniors Group of Saint Mary and Saint Abraam Church will have a day-long trip to the Monastery of Saint Anthony in Perth this Thursday May 12, 2016. Every one is invited , please confirm with Mr. Ashraf Botros (289) 600 0415. أسرة البركه ( أجتماع الاربعاء للسنيورز) سوف تقوم برحله الى دير الانبا أنطونيوس فى بيرث يوم الخميس القادم الموافق 12 مايو 2016 سنغادر الكنيسه فى أجاكس الساعه التاسعه صبحا و سوف نعود بعد الغروب. و الكل مدعو لنوال البركه للحجز و مزيد من العلومات رجاء الاتصال بالمهندس أشرف بطرس (289) 600 0415.
3 June 2016
Happy Easter
المسيح قام ... بالحقيقة قام ... خالص التهانى بعيد القيامة المجيد و أرق الأمنيات بموفور الصحة و السعادة. أبونا موسى مطر . أجاكس . أونتاريو . كندا . ابريل 2016 Christ is risen .. .. Truly He is risen Wish you a very happy and glorious feast of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.. and many happy returns. Fr. Moses Matar, Ajax. Canada April, 2016
3 June 2016
The feast of the Annunciation
The feast of the Annunciation will be on Thursday, April 7th and the Liturgy will be at 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM ( not at 11:00 AM). غدا الخميس ٧ ابريل سوف تحتفل الكنيسه بعيد البشارة المجيد ، و سوف يكون القداس الالهى الساعه ٥:٣٠ الى ٧:٣٠ صباحا -- و ليس الساعه ١١:٠٠ ظهرا كل عام و انتم بخير
3 June 2016
Announcement
The Holy Liturgy has been postponed today, Thursday, March 24, 2016, due to the road conditions. Friday Holy Liturgy will take place tomorrow at 9am as scheduled.
3 June 2016
Prayer for the sick "Kandeel"
March 25, 2016, prayer for the sick "Kandeel" before the Liturgy. Aghaby meal will follow the Divine Liturgy. Kandeel Prayer starts @9:00 AM, Looking forward to seeing you all. بمشيئه الله سوف نصلى صلاه سر مسحة المرضى " القنديل و ذلك قبل قداس يوم الجمعه الموافق 25 مارس و سوف يعقب القداس مباشره مائده أغابى نشترك فيها جميعا.
3 June 2016
Condolences
Late Mrs. Fayza Saad has departed to heaven.. Mrs. Fayza is the wife of Mr. Fouad Amin Girgis, and is the mother of Dr. Aemir Girgis (Mrs. Samia his wife), and Mrs. Amany Samaan (Mr. Samy her Husband). The family will receive condolences on Saturday February 27, 2016 @ 7:30 - 9:00 PM ( Condolences meeting starts with the Vespers Prayers ). Funeral service will be @ 11:00 AM on Monday February 29, 2016 both at the Church of St. Mary & St. Abraam, Ajax Ontario . May the Lord repose his soul in the bosom of the saints and comfort all the members of the family. غادرت عالمنا الفانى المرحومة : فايزه سعد زوجه الوالد الفاضل الاستاذ فؤاد امين جرجس و والدةالدكتور أمير جرجس ( والسيدة ساميه زوجتة) و الس…
3 June 2016
Jonah's fasting and feast
Jonah's fasting and feast (February 2016): The church celebrate the fast and feast of Jonah by the daily Holy Liurgy as the following schedule: Monday, February 22: Holy Liturgy 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Tuesday, February 23: Holy Liturgy 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Wednesday, February 24: Holy Liturgy 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Thursday, February 25: Jonah's feast - Holy Liturgy 6:30 am to 8:30 am. Please note: there is no Holy Liturgy on Friday, February 26. صوم وفصح يونان (فبراير 2016): تحتفل الكنيسة يصوم وفصح يونان هذا العام بالقداسات اليومية فى المواعيد التالية: يوم الاثنين 22 فبراير : القداس 10.30 – 1.00 ظهرا يوم الثلاثاء 23 فبراير : القداس 10.30 – 1.00 ظهرا يوم الاريعاء 24 فبراير: القداس 9.…
3 June 2016
IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that there is no Liturgy this Friday, February 19, 2016. Abouna will be out of Town with the University Group's Reading Week Retreat. تنبية هام لا يوجد قداس صباح الجمعة 19 فبراير 2016 وذلك لسفر ابونا مع رحلة الشباب الجامعى خارج المدينة Please view regular church schedule under the schedule page.
3 June 2016
Condolences
"Return to your rest, O my soul, For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. Psalm 116: 7) Late Mr. Abdelmalak Yassa, the father of George and his wife Iva, the grandfather of Andrew and Vera, departed to heaven this morning.We have a condolence gathering at St.Mary and St.Abraam, Ajax, Ontario today, Sunday, Feb 7, 2016, at 6.30 pm. May the Lord repose his soul in the Paradise of joy and grant all the family members peace and comfort .
3 June 2016
Condolences
Late Mrs . Irene Takla , (Mother of our beloved brother George Takla and his wife Faby), has departed to heaven this morning. The family will receive condolences tonight at St. Mary and St. Abraam Church, Ajax at 7:00 PM . Funeral service will be TBD. May the Lord repose her soul and comfort the hearts of the family. غادرت عالمنا ألفانى المرحومة السيده ايرينى تكلا والده اخونا جورج تكلا و زوجته فابى والاسره سوف تستقبل العزاء مساء اليوم الاثنين ١ فبراير ، الساعه السابعه مساء بكنيسه العذراء و الأنبا إبرام فى اجاكس، و سوف يتم تحديد موعد الجنازة لاحقا
3 June 2016
HG Anba Arseny, Bishop of the Netherlands
HG Anba Arseny, Bishop of the Netherlands, will bless us by visiting our church on the weekend of Friday, January 29 to Sunday, January 31 . His grace will lead the Sunday Liturgy, will join the congregation in the Aghaby meal, and will bless the monthly Holy Family Meeting after the Liturgy.
3 June 2016
Andrew Matar and Marie-Christine Mikhail Engagement
Andrew Matar and Marie-Christine Mikhail Engagement : Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 2:30 pm at church. Click here for invitation. Please note: There is NO Regular Ashya and Arabic Bible Study this Saturday. Raising of the incense will be @ 10:00 pm after the Tasbeha Scouts and Hymn classes are going to be held after the enagement celebration.
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3 June 2016
The Epiphany Feast prayer, Tuesday, January 19, 2016
The Epiphany Feast prayer , Tuesday, January 19, 2016: Morning Holy Liturgy: 5:30 - 7:30 Am. Evening: The Lakan Prayer and the Holy Liturgy starts at 7:30 pm and finishes at 11pm. Have a very blessed feast. Please note: no Holy Liturgy on Wednesday, January 20, 2016.
3 June 2016
Merry Christmas to all!
Baramon liturgy Wednesday, J anuary 6th at 5:30 - 7:30 AM Nativity Feast Liturgy Wednesday, J anuary 6th 7:30 PM and is followed by Christmas dinner for the whole congregation after midnight. Sunday school celebration: Thursday. January 7th at 12:00 PM Second Nativity Liturgy: Friday, January 8th at 9:00 - 11:00 AM followed by the blessing meeting " Seniors' meeting". Merry Christmas to all! Pope Tawadros Message for the Nativiy Feast 2016: Arabic message English message To watch click here.
www.popetawadros.org/nativity/2016/arabic.pdf
3 June 2016
New Year's Eve (Thursday)
New Year's Eve (Thursday): starts at 7:30 pm by the Vesper's prayer (Ahsia), choir and Kiahk praises till mid-night. The Holy Liturgy starts shortly after ending around 2:30 am followed by "Aghapy meal". Happy New Year. Please click here for December Schedule (Kiahk praises times included) Please note: there is no Divine Liturgy on Friday, December 18, 2015.
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3 June 2016
Starting December 8, 2015
3 June 2016
Wedding of Dr. Michael and Mrs. Marlyn Matar: November 22, 2015
Congratulations to Dr. Michael and Mrs. Marlyn Matar: November 22, 2015
3 June 2016
Holy Family meeting: Sunday, October 18
The Holy Family meeting : Sunday, October 18, after the Holy Liturgy. The topic is "Teenage Concerns ". The guest speaker is Mr Gamal Ayoub.
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3 June 2016
Newly ordained deacons by HG Anba Marcos on Sunday, October 11, 2015
Congratulations to our newly ordained deacons by HG Anba Marcos on Sunday, October 11, 2015 For the rank of Apsaltos: Daniel Damian Antonious Rizkalla Gabriel Guirguis Macaruis Saeed For the rank of Agnostis: Mr. Osama Eskaroos Abram Eskaroos Daniel Awad
3 June 2016
Thanksgiving Dinner
Happy Thanksgiving! The church will be celebrating the Thanksgiving on Saturday October 10 @ 5:30 pm . HG Bishop Anba Tadrous will bless our celebration, HG will lead the vesper prayer and bless the dinner. Everyone is invited, our Joy wouldn't be complete without you. HG Bishop Anba Marcos will bless us also on the Sunday morning Liturgy @ 9:00 am on Sunday. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
3 June 2016
St Mary's Feast Dinner
August 22, 2015 at 6 pm at St Mary and St Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church, Ajax
3 June 2016
St Abraam's feast: June 10, 2015
St Abraam's dinner: Sunday, June 7, 2015, at 6 pm at the Macedonean Church. Versper prayers and holy Liturgy: Monday- Wednesday, June 8-10, 2015