He is Risen!
Easter Sunday was an absolutely wonderful day at St. Mark’s. Even though a well-attended Saturday evening service, officiated by Fr. Joseph, was also held at the Cathedral, the Sunday morning service was still absolutely packed. His Eminence Mor Cyril Aphrem Karim officiated at the Easter Service and the entire celebration of the Resurrection of Lord was very spiritual gratifying and rewarding. All those who took part in fasting the great lent felt truly uplifted.
His Eminence began his sermon by announcing “Christ is Risen”, and the congregation replying “Indeed He is Risen”. The names of the three highest donors were called and they were vested...
Good Friday Services at St. Mark’s
Good Friday Service at St. Mark’s has been traditionally one of the annual opportunities for our congregation in its entirety; regular attendees, casual attendees and infrequent attendees to come and worship under one roof and commemorate the crucifixion, death and burial of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The Cathedral was “busting at the seams” with congregants who came out to fulfill their Christian obligation and do that which was required on Good Friday. They filled the church proper with standing room only, both social halls, the choir loft, the foyer with congregants extending all the way out to the street.
The mood was...
Holy Thursday at St. Mark’s
Holy Thursday, also called Maundy Thursday, recalls the Last Supper, which was held in the Upper Room (presently our St. Mark’s Monastery in Jerusalem),with our Lord Jesus Christ breaking the Bread and saying “this is My Body, eat from it”. Then, He taking the cup of wine, blessing it and saying “this is My Blood, drink from it.” These words are very familiar to all Christians around the world who hear them at the celebration of every Qurobo. On that same evening, Our Lord Jesus Christ washed the feel of His disciples teaching them and all future generations to be humble....
Nahire' Evening Service at St. Mark’s
The Nahire evening service held at St. Mark’s was conducted by His Eminence Mor Cyril Aphrem Karim assisted by Rev. Fr. Joseph Chamoun, our Cathedral pastor and Rev. Fr. Eli Shabo. All the congregants, along with the deacons, participated in the traditional prayers and hymns. Two Gudo’s, both having an impressive number of deacons took turn, back and forth, as the prayers and passages were beautifully recited in English by our young deacons. Everyone present, both observers and participants, took part in the regimented and repeated bowing and kneeling requirement of the service. All became deeply involved in the service as Holy...
St. Mark’s Parishioners Overjoyed at Palm Sunday Services
Palm Sunday Services at St. Marks can best be described as colorful, festive and, at the same time, very moving. The Holy Liturgy began at 10:00 am and the pews of the Cathedral quickly filled up with early comers anxious to secure a seat. It was standing room only with young and old dressed and ready to celebrate the service recollecting the Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem. Jesus entered the Holy City, riding on a donkey, with on lookers waving palms and olive branches, enthusiastically greeting Him.
At St. Marks, Rev. Fr. Joseph Chamoun, our Pastor, led the services assisted by Rev. Fr....
Schedule of Holy Week Services
Beloved Brethren: as we prepare ourselves for the great feast of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us bring God into our hearts; let us accept His love in our own bodies which are temples of the Holy Spirit, for His Love remains forever. Let everything that we do be done for the glory of God with selfless love and selfless sacrifice, so that His will, will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
The Holy Week Services
April 8th: Palm Sunday
9:00 AM – Morning Prayers
10:00 AM – Holy Liturgy
7:30 AM – Service of...
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR HIS HOLINESS POPE SHENOUDA III
A memorial service for His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, hosted by the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of North America was held at St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church in East Brunswick, New Jersey on Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Numerous clergy from all denominations, along with political dignitaries from the United Nations and the State of New Jersey, came to pay their respect to the Coptic Church and Community on their great loss. Representing His Eminence Mor Cyril Aphrem Karim and the Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese for the Eastern United States were Rev. Fr. Joseph Chamoun, pastor of St. Mark’s Cathedral, Very Rev. Fr. John...
Spiritual Gathering
Friday, March 30th, 2012 @ 8:00PM.
All local Churches are invited to a Spiritual Gathering night which will take place at St. Gabriel’s Church in Hackensack, New Jersey.
“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18: 20)
Program Includes:
Hymns, Reading from the Holy Bible, A Message, Questions & Answers and Evening Prayer.
But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.