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Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate – The Church of Alexandria

St. Mary & St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church
Reaching out to Somerset and Hunterdon Counties in NJ

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Church Etiquette and Instructions

Parenting Resources

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Covid 19 Regulations

To find more information about SMSA’s Covid 19 Regulation’s please click here: https://smsanj.org/category/covid-19/

Parents and Children During Liturgy

Parents, please be mindful of teaching your children to sit with you all throughout the Liturgy.

Attending Liturgy Early

Please be attentive to the Church’s teaching on attending Liturgy early and partaking of the Holy Eucharist.

Parking Lot

Please be mindful of all the posted signs Please note that when leaving out of the driveway, we must make a right turn only on US Hwy. 206. Within the driveway, it’s one way only when going around the church.

Clothing/Attire of Ladies, Gentlemen & Children

Please be mindful of the Church’s teaching on proper clothing to be worn in a church, especially on the day of the Lord, Sunday. • General Rule: More Fabric=More Respect; Less Fabric=Less Respect • Children are to follow SAME dress code as the adults as a process of learning & training • Gentlemen – No shorts, blue jeans, or short sleeves. No…