St. Mina and St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church

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My beloved sons in the lands of immigration, priests and congregation.

My peace and love, wishing for you all goodness from the Lord. Hoping that you are all growing in grace and in the love of Our Lord Jesus Christ. I congratulate you on the Feast of the Nativity and for the beginning of a New Year, may it be new for you in all things and especially for your spirituality. Amongst the words that I remember on the occasion of the Feast of the Nativity, is what was said about His Incarnation, that He, "went about doing good." (Acts 10:38) Goodness is not only leaving sin, for this is only the negative side. The important thing however, is the positive side. That is, doing good with everyone, in order that everyone that meets us on the path of life will gain goodness by all means.

The service schedule for Christmas Eve on Friday January 6th is as follows:

After service, we will gather together for a Potluck meal (for each family to bring) and join in celebration of our Lord's Birthday.

As we approach the end of the year and are full of hope for a New Year in 2012, let us contemplate and celebrate with one another. On Saturday December 31st starting at 6pm join us for Kiahk praises. Then our Lord’s liturgy will follow from 9:30 to 11pm. After the service, we will gather together for a Potluck meal (for each family to bring) and will await the countdown until midnight.

There will be no service on Sunday January 1st.

Dear beloved,
 
Please find below a link to a petition to the congress regarding the violence against Coptic Orthodox Christians in Egypt. Please click on the link below and fill out the required information. It is important to participate on this act of solidarity with our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Egypt.

God bless you,
Fr. Angilous Antoun

http://www.petition2congress.com/5297/us-funded-egyptian-military-kills-civilians/?m=2142955

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