-|- Bulletin For Week of Aug 18-24, 2008 -|-
 

Also found at: http://www.saint-mary.net/bulletin/



TOPIC

Life


VERSE

"In Him was life, and the life was the light of men."


- John 1:4



SUMMARY

As the Divine Word incarnate, Christ is also the source of life and
enlightenment.  Because the Word is God, He is life: only God has life
in Himself.






SCHEDULE


Please see Announcement Section for More Details, Additional Services 
& Activities for this Week


Monday– August 18th                  (Misra 12, 1724)
Monthly Commemoration of Archangel Michael
8:00am - 10:30 - Divine Liturgy



6:00pm-9:00 – St. Mary’s Revival (Nahda)




Tuesday- August 19th                 (Misra 13, 1724)
The Feast of Transfiguration of Our Lord 
8:00am - 10:30 - Divine Liturgy



6:00pm-9:00 – St. Mary’s Revival (Nahda)




Wednesday- August 20th          (Misra 14, 1724)
8:00am - 10:30 - Divine Liturgy



6:00pm - 9:00 – St. Mary’s Revival (Nahda)



Thursday- August 21st               (Misra 15, 1724)
8:00am - 10:30 - Divine Liturgy



The Eve of the Feast of St. Mary
Evening Revival & Midnight Service
(El Nahda & Sahra)
8:00pm – 11:00 - Vespers Prayers, Praises, Raising of Incense, Sermon, Glorification & Procession (Zaf-fa)
12:00am – 3:00 - Midnight Praises (Tasbiha)
3:00am – 5:00 - Divine Liturgy





Friday- August 22nd                     (Misra 16, 1724)
St. Mary’s Feast



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- August 23rd               (Misra 17, 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- August 24th                   (Misra 18, 1724)
6:00am-9:00 - ARABIC Divine Liturgy
9:00am-12:00pm - ENGLISH Divine Liturgy



7:00pm-9:00 - St. Antony Youth Meeting (Arabic) 





*** Announcements * Announcements * Announcements  ***

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








Announcements

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






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Please monitor this and other parts of the Bulletin to assist anyone you know who is a non-English reading 

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AUTOMOBILE
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REAL-ESTATE
(Rental / Sales)
Ads in this section are $5 per week.     

Condominium for Sale in East Brunswick: Excellent condition, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, eat in kitchen, 

spacious family room, large master bedroom with walk-in closet, new balcony, hardwood & ceramic floors, 

available storage in basement.  Walking distance to NY transportation and more.  Price is negotiable.  

Please call 732-390-2844.    	    	           (8/18/08 – 8/31/08)

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)

House for Sale: The house has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, in-ground wide pool, open backyard, along with a brand 

new built shed. Finished basement, 2 car garage, brand new kitchen with new granite cabinets, 

floor, appliances, new siding.  A large living room, big family room, and dining room. Finished hardwood 

floor. Cul de sac, 4 minutes away from St. Mary church in E. Brunswick. Please call 201-394-7508.            

           (7/28/08 – 8/31/08)

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)
EMPLOYMENT
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Ads are free, will be run for one month and may be renewed.

Front Desk Office Coordinator for Medical Office is Needed: In East Brunswick, please call 908-812-8820.
           (7/28/08 – 8/31/08)

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)

Concorde Limousine: is looking for C/S Agents- Reservation Agents.  Please contact Gus at 732-577-0023 ext. 

7126.	       	           (7/21/08 – 8/24/08)

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. 











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PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"Wisdom calls aloud outside;  she raises her voice in the open
squares."

- Proverbs 1:20