We encourage everyone to ask for Saint Mary’s intercession during this fast, and join this year’s program (online or in person). Note that in-person attendance requires registration, and continued observance of safety measures (social distancing and wearing of masks are mandatory).

• Liturgies every day as per the church calendar
  (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8:30 AM;
  Wednesday early as usual; Weekends as usual)
• Spiritual Revival every night starting Saturday, August 15
• H.G. Bishop Boulos will bless us to start our Spiritual Revival
• This year’s theme is the Revelation Messages to the Seven Churches

By the grace of God and through the intercessions of Saint Mary, there is a gradual return to church attendance. Please read carefully the important items below, and use the registration link to register individually (note that you do NOT need to register children under the age of 2 years old).

SAINT MARY’S LITURGY REGISTRATION

WHO SHOULD NOT ATTEND?
If any of the following conditions apply, please do NOT attend in person.
If you, or any member of your household:
• Tested positive for COVID-19
• Feel sick or have any symptoms (dry cough, fever, fatigue, etc.)
• Returned from travel outside of Canada within the last 14 days
• Came in contact with someone who is sick, or has tested positive for COVID-19

WHO CAN ATTEND?
If you are feeling well and the above conditions do not apply, you can only attend if you abide by the following:
• Register to attend a specific Liturgy (only registered congregation members will be allowed to attend)
• Seniors can register and attend the Friday Seniors Liturgy
• Arrive no later than 30 minutes from the start of the Liturgy (doors will be closed afterwards)
• Bring & wear your own face mask during the Liturgy (exception is for young children)
• Use hand sanitizer (available at the church entrance)
• Families will be ushered in together, and must remain together at all times
• Maintain social distancing (2 metres away from other families at all times)
• Children must stay with parents/guardians, and cannot run around alone
• No socializing or mingling (please leave immediately after the service)

If you have registered for a service, and need to Cancel for any reason, please do so promptly so that spots are made available to others.  You may cancel by clicking the link in the registration email near the bottom that says “View and manage” your order online.

Please visit our YouTube channel at stmary-ottawa.org/live and click SUBSCRIBE to stay connected to the online services.

He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.

Isaiah 40:29

During this difficult time, we have a group of servants who can help you in anything including:

• Prayer Requests
• Medical Questions
• Groceries for those unable to pick up …
• Other assistance, please do not hesitate to ask!

We pray that you are all doing well and safe with the current situation.

Due to these difficult times we are all living in, God willing, the church is organizing a daily online program for our kids and teens to keep them attached to the church while all the services and activities are suspended.

This program will use the Google Classroom web application, available online for free to everyone. Some of you may already be familiar with this application as many schools use it with for online courses and assignments.

To join our Google Classroom:

• Visit classroom.google.com and login with your Google account (or create a new account).
• Send us your Gmail address to: OttawaCopticChurches@gmail.com

The online program will include the following:

• Daily Verse
• Bible reading
• Quizzes
• Videos
• Education fun time
• List of family movies
• List of crafts and family games
• Online Kahoot
• Weekly online Sunday School Conference with the kids

We would still like to meet with the kids and have short Sunday School time to talk about God, pray, have discussions, check on all the kids and give them a chance to meet all together.  We will be trialling an online conference video call that the kids can join and attend Sunday School online (your Sunday School servant will contact you).

We encourage everyone to get their kids engaged in this program and to join the Sunday meeting online, as it will be very beneficial for all of us to meet, pray and stay united in Christ.

Click to access past publications and presentations of Saint Mary Ottawa, or to access a 2018 course on the Coptic Orthodox Christianity.