Printer-Friendly Version Topic of the Week   (Misra 26-Nasi 2, 1724) God's Gift to the World Verse of the Week "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." - John 3:16 Meaning: The essence of the gospel: God's gift of His Son as the ultimate expression of His love for the world. Announcements LIBRARY (located in the basement level) for borrowing books and videos Hours (Weather Permitting): Mon: 7-9pm Tues: Closed Wed: Closed Thurs: Closed Fri: 8:30-9:30pm Sat: 7-9:30 pm Sun: 9-9:30am & 12 noon-1pm To drop off an item while the library is closed: 1- Please slide your book or tape through the slot in the door to avoid any penalty. 2- Do not leave any items anywhere else or hand it to any person other than the librarian in charge or through the slot in the library door. **** National and Coptic Holidays the library will be closed. Questions? Email us at copticstmary@yahoo.com LOANS The church has been giving the congregation a financial report every year, for the parishioners to be aware of the financial status of our church. As was pointed out, the mortgage loan on the Sunday School building is the greatest expense. The church does not benefit from the mortgage interest paid, as individuals do. In an effort to reduce this monthly expense, we have been getting personal loans from individuals so as to lower the interest expense on the church. We look to you to help our church in this way by loaning the church any amount for as long a duration as possible. Please call Mr. Onsy Youssef, the church treasurer, at (732) 257-0902 for full details. The 31st Annual Festival October 4th & 5th On The Church Premises Festival Committee Chairman: Mr. Saad Toma,(732) 422-0674 Please contact Mr. Toma if you wish to volunteer or if you have any questions or suggestions. Community Services & Activities Anba Abraam Social Services Committee: Their activities include: visiting the sick people, visiting the orphans and widows, helping the newcomers, bi-weekly home visits for spiritual meetings and conducting a spiritual and a fun day on the last Saturday of each month for the family of St. Simon the Elder. There is a donation box located in the foyer of the main entrance of the church for those who would like to take the blessings of these services. For more information, please call Meshraki Mina at (732) 390-8318. St. Kyrollos Family This service will be provided to individuals and families Our advice: Is based on our Christian Orthodox Faith Our Goals: Helping individuals and families in regards to the following: Reducing Stress Restore love and peace Improving relationships Anger management School Issues Utilizing community resources Service available by appointment. When you call, please leave your name and telephone number Tel. (732) 491-5182 or email: skfs@saint-mary.net Proverb of the Week "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 Text-Only Version Schedule Please see Announcement Section for More Details, Additional Services & Activities for this Week Monday– September 1st (Misra 26, 1724) All Services are Cancelled for Tonight Tuesday- September 2nd (Misra 27, 1724) 6:30pm - 7:30 - Prayer Meeting (English) Wednesday- September 3rd (Misra 28, 1724) The Commemoration of the Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob 8:00am - 10:30 - Divine Liturgy Thursday- September 4th (Misra 29, 1724) 5:00am - 6:30 - Divine Liturgy Friday- September 5th (Misra 30, 1724) 8:00am - 10:30 - Divine Liturgy 7:00pm–8:00 - Bible Study (English-High School) 7:30pm–9:30 - Bible Study (Arabic) 8:00pm–9:30–High School Youth Meetings 8:00pm-10:00-St. Pishoy College Youth Meeting 8:30pm-10:00-St. John Chrysostom Fellowship English: for graduates, engaged & newlywed couples) Saturday- September 6th (Nasi 1, 1724) 8:00am - 10:30 - Divine Liturgy 5:00pm – 5:45 - Hymn Classes (K-8) Also-Vespers Prayers, Praises (Congregation) 5:45pm – 6:30 - Raising of Vespers Incense (K-8 and Congregation) 6:30pm – 7:30 - Sunday School (K-8) -The Holy Family Meeting 7:50pm – 10:20 – Midnight Prayers and Praises Sunday- September 7th (Nasi 2, 1724) 6:00am-9:00 - ARABIC Divine Liturgy 9:00am-12:00pm - ENGLISH Divine Liturgy 7:00pm-9:00 - St. Antony Youth Meeting (Arabic) Classifieds The Bulletin publishes the CLASSIFIED as part of the Church’s effort to serve and help our community. Please monitor this and other parts of the Bulletin to assist anyone you know who is a non-English reading parishioner. THE CHURCH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OUTCOME OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OF CLASSIFIED ADS. HOW TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE BULLETIN Please place your classified ad with the applicable fee in an envelope and insert it into the Bulletin Drop Box in the church office. If paying by check, make it payable to St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church and mark CLASSIFIED on envelope and check. All ads must be received by Wednesday night to be placed in the Sunday issue. PRICES No fees for employment ads or if donating items. All other ads: $5 per weekly issue AUTOMOBILE Ads in this section are $5 per week. Car for Sale:  1993 Nissan Altima, 150,000 miles. Please call 908-307-4947.  (8/25/08 – 9/21/08) REAL-ESTATE (Rental / Sales) Ads in this section are $5 per week. Apartment for Rent in South River: Large apartment, two bedrooms, one bathroom, eat in kitchen, large family room. Fresh paint. Washer and dryer connections ready. Plenty of parking. Close to shopping area and public transportation. Please call 732-586-2404. (9/1/08 – 9/14/08) House for Sale by Owner in Somerset: 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, finished brick garage, vinyl siding, hard wood floors and more. Please call Paul or Maria at 732-873-5670. (9/1/08 – 9/28/08) Room for Rent for a Young Male: Good house, quiet area and central air conditioning. For more info please call 732-266-5660 or 732-257-0902. (8/11/08 – 9/7/08) Room for Rent: In Rutgers Village. For youth, male or female. Please call 908-616-5052. (7/28/08 – 9/7/08) For Sale by Owner - 2 Acre  Building Lot on Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick: Walking distance to Tamarack Golf course, Farrington Park & Lake, ready to build approved, 350 feet road frontage, water and gas hookup is on the property, asking price is $375G. For more information, please call Ed at 732-533-4501. (7/21/08 – 9/14/08) Room for Rent in East Brunswick:  One bathroom,  near transportation, $500, $450 and $400 a month plus electricity. Please call 732-947-2057. (8/25/08 – 9/7/08) EMPLOYMENT This section is a service. Ads are free, will be run for one month and may be renewed. Driver with Car is Available for Any Rides You Need: Airport rides, deliveries, etc… Please call Samir Habashy at 732-425-8164. (8/18/08 – 9/14/08) Several Job Vacancies Updated Weekly for MTA NY City Transit, The Chief and NJ Employment. They can be found in the library, in the office, in the lobby and by the hall. MISCELLANEOUS Ads in this section are $5 per week.