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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

Saturday, October 31 Hallowed be Thy Name Event 4:30–9:30 p.m.

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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.

October 31

Today

  1. Hallowed be Thy Name Event
  2. Vesper prayers followed by Midnight praises

November 1

Sunday

  1. Divine Liturgy
  2. In-Class Sunday School

November 2

Monday

  1. Prayer Meeting

November 3

Tuesday

  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

Verse of the day

A word for this morning

The godly face many dangers, but the Lord saves them from each one of them.

Psalms 34:19

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From the Fathers

The Synaxarium

The Commemoration of the Theotokos.

On this day we celebrate the commemoration of our holy lady, the Mother of Light, the Virgin St. Mary. Salutation to you 0 Mary, the Mother of God, the eternal Word, because through you was the salvation of the human race.

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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

Matthew 23:13–36

"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation. "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel land and sea to win one proselyte, and when he is won, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.

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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

Register