St. George Coptic Orthodox Church
6523 78th Street, Cabin John, Maryland 20818
Events of Note:
- Saturday, 8/29, Vespers cancelled
- Friday, 9/11, Nayrouz Feast. Happy Coptic New Year!
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As Americans 9/11 is a day of solemn remembrance for those who died at the hands of bigots but as Copts it is a day of celebration marking the start of our New Year based on our Liturgical Calendar. While the two occasions might seem contradictory, they in fact are not.
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Since the reign in 284 A.D. of Roman Emperor Diocletian, Copts have been mercilessly persecuted, abused, tortured, and martyred by many rulers and leaders of Egypt. Our Coptic year is thus identified by the abbreviation A.M. for Anno Martyrum or "Year of the Martyrs". As such on our Feast Day, we always express two thoughts: thanksgiving for a blessed new year, and honor to the millions of martyrs who have stood and confessed their unyielding faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, even unto death.
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On 9/11, we pray that bigotry will find no shelter and flag to rally under and that God’s grace and love will continue to spread and bear fruit in all corners of humanity.
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- Saturday, 9/19, & Sunday, 9/20, annual Bazaar 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Sunday, 9/27, thru Tuesday, 9/29, Feast of the Cross
- Friday, 10/2, thru Sunday, 10/4, Fall Retreat for adults only.
Invite: Fr. Guirguis and Fr. John both have WhatsApp groups where they make announcements. If you would like to participate, please contact them directly so they can add you to the WhatsApp group of your choice.
Our church has a dedicated YouTube Page where you can watch our live-streaming services: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD1G_SB-cgelyTTp7ikO2
Church Service Schedule
Monday
Divine Liturgy, officiated by Fr. John
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
10:30 am - 12:00 pm (starting Monday 9/14 thru 9/28)
Youth Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
(held in church, followed by activities & Aghaby in the sunroom)
Tuesday & Thursday
Divine Liturgy, officiated by Fr. Guirguis
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday & Friday
Divine Liturgy, officiated by Fr. John
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
10:30 am - 12:00 pm (starting Friday 9/11 thru Friday 9/25)
Saturday
(On the days Fr. John officiates the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Guirguis will lead the Vespers. On the days Fr. Guirguis officiates the Divine Liturgy, Fr. John will lead the Vespers. Whomever officiates the first Divine Liturgy on Sunday, also officiates the Divine Liturgy on Saturday.)
Divine Liturgy, officiated by Fr. John or Fr. Guirguis
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Vespers & Praises, led by Fr. John or Fr. Guirguis
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (cancelled 8/29)
Sunday
(Fr. Guirguis will officiate the first Divine Liturgy on 8/30, 9/13, 9/27)
(Fr. John will officiate the first Divine Liturgy on 9/6, 9/20)
Divine Liturgy, 7:30 am - 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am - 11:25 am
Sunday School General Assembly, 11:25 am - 11:40 am
Break 11:40 am - 12:00 pm
(During break, students are responsible for eating, drinking, and using the bathroom; (no more water, food, snacks or bathroom breaks during class). Teachers will strictly enforce the rule of no food or drinks in the classroom. No food or drinks are allowed in the church and that includes Orban.)
Sunday School, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
(schedule: https://www.stgmdss.com/calendar)
Hymns, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Online Service Schedule
Monday (currently suspended)
Arabic Bible Study, led by Fr. John
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Platform: Google Meet
URL: https://meet.google.com/dhi-vvqo-www
Tuesday (currently suspended)
English Bible Study, led by Fr. John
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Platform: Google Meet
URL: https://meet.google.com/dhi-vvqo-www
Wednesday
Children's Bible Study in English, led by Fr. Guirguis
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Topic: Bible Study geared for young children
Platform: Google Meet
URL: https://meet.google.com/zvy-rqvk-wvo
Family Meeting in Arabic, led by Fr. Guirguis
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Topic: Doctrinal,Theological, & Historical Coptic church matters; Coptic language & melodies; family relations about education and martial relations; General Questions. To attend, please contact Fr. Guirguis.
Platform: Google Meet
URL: https://meet.google.com/zvy-rqvk-wvo
Thursday
Alhan (Hymn Class), led by Servants of the Cherubim and the Seraphim Hymn Class
Time: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Topic: Liturgical and Special Occasions Hymns
Platform: Google Meet
URL: https://meet.google.com/qzo-rrhi-cbp
