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Please keep the two abducted Archbishops
in your prayers as the Mother Church does
Both Archbishops
were abducted
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September,11 2019
Two hijacked aircraft crash into the World Trade Center in New York City, while a third smashes into The Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, and a fourth into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania
September 11th is a difficult day. We send our heartfelt sympathies to families grieving of the many loss of lives caused by radical terrorists on American shores. We pray for the victims and their ... More
August,30 2019
Be willing to let your schedule be altered if knowing God better requires it.
How can you know God better? Read His word, pray, listen for His voice, worship Him, get His precious Body and Blood. Notice that all these things require time. In fact, improving any relationship with other people or with God requires time.
However, far too many people find themselves too busy to spend any time getting... More
August,13 2019
One of the most influential events in the history of the Jewish people was King Solomon's building of the "house of the Lord" on Jerusalem's Mount Moriah. The two Temples which stood on this spot were central to the Jewish connection with God for over one thousand years. But remarkably, the Temple was not reserved for the Jewish people alone. So who was welcomed into the temple?
A Home for the Lord.More
August,6 2019
On Saturday, August 03, 2019, His Eminence Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan celebrated the holy Divine Liturgy at St. Gabriel Church, Dallas, TX. Assisted by very Rev. Fr. Bashar Alshamany, priest of St. Ephrem, Houston, TX. and Rev. Fr. Abdulmasih Abdo, priest of St. Bahnam and his sister Sara Church, Sacramento, CA. During the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence ordained deacon Fady S. Butto, priest to St. Gabriel congregation of... More
August,3 2019
(brief overview)
On Wednesday, July 31st the youth gathered together for their bi-weekly Bible Study with Malfonitho Patricia. This session focused on reviewing Chapters 9 - 16 in the Gospel of Mark.
Chapter 9 begins with the Transfiguration, in which a bright light shone upon Jesus, and He becomes radiant in glory. Moses (representing the Law) and Elijah (representing the prophets) appeared, ... More
July,23 2019
When we hear the word “angel” many of us think about adorable babies sitting on clouds in heaven. But in fact, the true angels of the Bible are busy messengers shuttling between heaven and earth. Some of these angels even have names. Do you know the true meaning of these sacred names?
The Divine Messengers
The Bible is full of stories in which God communicates with human beings through spiritual ... More
July,12 2019
It was a review on Chapters 1 through 8 in the Gospel of Mark (which had read a few months ago), led by Malfonito Patricia.
It is especially appropriate that the book of Mark starts with "This is the beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ...."
Note that the beginning of the Gospel is about John the Baptist, who began preaching before Jesus did. Both John and Mark quote from Isaiah, who preached several hund... More
July,12 2019
Life transformation is rooted in mind transformation.
Where your mind goes, your actions follow. Whatever you think about will dictate your behavior, your attitude, and (ultimately) your direction in life. Your thoughts are sort of like a rudder—they steer the rest of your body.
Considering the influence of your mind on your life, it's no surprise St. Paul the apostle emphasizes ... More
July,10 2019
By the efforts of the SYG-USA Planning Committee members: Christopher Moussa, Irin Simon, Mary Bahhi, Nadine Allo, Sandra Sado, Steven Talia, Tanya Ibrahim. The youth of St. Paul Church, the Suryoyo Youth Gathering (SYG-USA) was held in San Diego, California, on July 4th – 7th, 2019.
The SYG-USA theme was: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove ... More
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Date of Resurrection Day
Churches of the
Western Archdiocese
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St. Ephraim Cathedral, Burbank, CA
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St. George Church, San Fernando, CA
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St. Mary Church, Orange, CA
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St. Paul the Apostle Church, San Diego, CA
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St. Elias the prophet Church, Chico, CA
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St. Thomas the Apostle Church, San Jose, CA
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St. Ignatius of Antioch
Church, Portland, OR
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St. Julian Church, High
Desert, CA
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St. Mary Church, Phoenix, AZ
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St. Ephrem Church, Houston, TX
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St. John the Apostle Church, Las Vegas, NV
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St. Elias the prophet Church,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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St. Peter the Apostle Church, San Dimas, CA
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St. Matthew the Elder Church, Seattle, Washington
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St. Thomas the Apostle, El Cajon, Ca
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St. Helena, Palmdale, Ca
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St. Behnam, Sacramento, Ca
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Holy Cross,
San Luis Obispo, Ca
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St. Anthony, Bakersfield
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Virgin Mary Mother of the Light, Porterville
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St. Gabriel, Dallas. TX
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Virgin Mary of the Holy Belt, Ventura, CA.
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St. Ahudemeh, Bismark, N. Dakota
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