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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

Sunday, November 1 Divine Liturgy 8:30–11:30 a.m.

This week

Posted for this week

Servants Spiritual Day

Servants Spiritual Day

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 1

Today

  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

November 7

Saturday

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

Verse of the day

A word for this morning

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you.

John 15:7

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From the Fathers

The Synaxarium

The Martyrdom of Saint Luke the Evangelist

On this day, St. Luke the Evangelist and physician, was martyred. He was one of the 70 disciples mentioned in the tenth chapter of his gospel. He accompanied the Apostles Peter and Paul and wrote their account.

Read the commemoration

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 7:11–17

Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep."

Open the full lectionary

From the church

Liturgy from Ajax

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

All church video

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.

Register

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