His Holiness Pope Tawadros, A Gift of God

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 23:30

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Psalm 118:26, John 12:13). Thank God for H.H. Pope Tawadros II. The names Tawadros, Theodore, Nathanael and Matthew mean “Gift of God”. Best congratulations are to His Holiness and to the church for the Heavenly Father’s gift in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad” (Psalms 126:3). “Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forth and forevermore!” (Psalms 113:2). Praise the Lord.

قداسة البابا تواضروس عطية من الله

"مُبَارَكٌ الآتِي بِاسْمِ الرَّبِّ" (مزامير 118 : 26، يوحنا 13:12). نشكر الله من أجل قداسة البابا تواضروس الثاني. ومعروف أن الأسماء تواضروس، تادرس، نثنائيل، ومتى كلها تعني "عطية الله". أطيب التهاني لقداسته وللكنيسة بعطية الأب السماوي باسم ربنا يسوع المسيح. "عَظَّمَ الرَّبُّ الْعَمَلَ مَعَنَا وَصِرْنَا فَرِحِينَ" (مزامير 126 : 3)، "لِيَكُنِ اسْمُ الرَّبِّ مُبَارَكاً مِنَ الآنَ وَإِلَى الأَبَدِ" (مزامير 113 : 2). هلليلويا.

St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Hegumen Abraam Sleman

Fr. Markos Ayoub

Fr. Daniel Abdelmessih

In Memory of H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 17:08

St. Mark church in Jersey City bids farewell our beloved His Holiness Pope Shenouda III to heavenly bosoms.

Rev. Father Abraam Sleman, Fr. Markos Ayoub, Fr. Daniel Abdelmaseih, the board of deacons, the deacons, and the congregation of St. Mark's of Jersey City, NJ are offering their condolences to the holy synod and the entire members of the Church all over the world with sincere prayers for the repose of His Holiness' soul in the bosom of the saints.

May God repose his soul and comfort all the church. A special wake service will be held tonight at 7pm in church until 9pm. Another memorial service will be held tomorrow after the Divine Liturgy in both churches.

Church Building - Initial Approval by Jersey City Planning Board

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 02:07

We're glad to let you know that on the Feast of St Mark we have received unanimous approval on our initial plans for the new church building. We are now working on getting more detailed drawings ready for the city after which we are hoping to begin demolition of the existing buildings on West Side Ave and construction of the new building. The church requests your support on this new project through your prayers and donations. You can donate online. May everything be for the glory of God.

St. Mark's Activity Center

Three days of Fasting and Prayer for Christians in Egypt

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 23:53

According to the Holy Church Synod statement, the congregation is called to participate in a 3 day fasting and prayer, starting from Tuesday 10/11 to Thursday 10/13. Daily liturgies will be held at St. Mark Church in Jersey City from 4pm to 7pm. Please come and share as one body in Christ in prayer for our brethren in Egypt.

Annual Festival - October 8th, 9th

Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 01:58

Come join us in fellowship and support St. Mark's. Enjoy great Egyptian food, fun games and children activites like bungee run, bounce castle, and most importantly the famous dunk tank or Dunkin Deacon. Plus as always, great books and gifts in the bookstore and raffle prizes.

When: October 8th starting at 11am. October 9th all day after Liturgy.

See you all there invite your friends! See who else is coming on facebook.

St. Mark's Congestion & Parking Remediation

Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 14:15

St. Mark's Congestion & Parking Remediation

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Condolonce for Murder of worshippers in the Sayidat al-Nejat Syrian Catholic Church in Baghdad, Iraq

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 11:51

His Grace Bishop Mar Yousif Habash

Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance in Newark of the Syriacs

317 Avenue E

Bayonne, NJ 07002

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: „Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.‟“. “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”

Revelations 14:13

Dear Your Grace,

Greetings and Peace from Our Lord Jesus Christ be with your grace.

On behalf of the Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Mark of Jersey City, please accept our deepest condolences for the barbaric murder of 53 souls of worshippers at the Sayidat al-Nejat Syrian Catholic Church in Karada, in the city of Baghdad in Iraq on October 31, 2010. Also we pray for the speedy recovery of the rest of those who were injured in this terroristic attack on priests and parishioners who were celebrating mass inside the church.

The Coptic Orthodox Church has also borne the cross of persecution throughout her history. His Holiness Pope Shenouda III has expressed earlier today his deep sorrow over what occurred in the Church in Karada. On behalf of our congregation, we stand in solidarity with you at this difficult time. May the Lord repose the souls of those who were martyred and comfort their grieving family members. They are all in our prayers and thoughts.

Sincerely,

Hegumen Fr. Abraam Sleman

Rector and Priest

Fr. Markos Ayoub

Priest

Fr. Daniel Abdelmaseih

Priest

Church Festival

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 11:34

Come join us celebrate:

Happy New Coptic Year 1727 A.M.

Festival is this weekend.

Who's ready to bring the New Year, 1727 A.M., with a marad...Westside!!! Don't forget to come celebrate and drink asab. It's this weekend and we would like to see you. What a great chance to connect with those you love trying to knock them down on our new JOUST!!!

When: Saturday 12-10 and Sunday 12-7

Repose of Dr. Mankarious Behman

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 22:05

“But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1Cor. 15:20).

Dr. Mankarious Behman

On Wednesday April 7th, 2010, beloved deacon Dr Mankarious Behman has slept in the Lord with a heart filled with the hope in resurrection.

The wake shall be on Thursday, April 8th from 6 to 9 PM at: Synowiecki Funeral Home, 56 Carteret Ave., Carteret, NJ 07008

The Divine Liturgy shall be on Friday, April 9th from 8 to 11 AM, followed by the Funeral Service from 11AM to 12:30 PM at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 427 West Side Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07304

As a true faithful Christian, Dr. Behman lived a life full of love to his church and the body of Christ. He manifested a wonderful example of the diligent deacon who submitted his whole inner being to worship God and to increase in His knowledge. His faithful love and respect to the priests, the elders and the young are highly commended.

On behalf of Rev. Fr Markos Ayoub, Rev. Fr Daniel Abdelmessih, the Board of Deacons, the Deacons, the Servants and the congregation of St. Mark Church in Jersey City, I would like to offer our condolences to his beloved family, his wife Mrs. Tahia Behman, his daughters Dr. Daisy Behman and Dr. Haidy Behman and his grandchildren as well as to all his relatives his loving people.

We are looking forward to the blessed hope of the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, when we all will meet again. May the Lord God give him rest in Christ with saints.

Rev. Fr. Abraam Sleman