“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” (1 John 3:16)
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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4th Sunday of Paone

On this Sunday (07/02/23), the fourth Sunday of Paone, the Church reads from Luke 6:27-38. This reading coincides with the sixth *antithesis from the Sermon on the Mount. Additionally, the vesper’s reading for this Sunday also begins with the sixth antithesis, but it is taken from Matthew 5:34-48. Jesus is not contradicting the old law…

3rd Sunday of Paone

Today (06/25/2023) is the Third Sunday of the Blessed month of Paone, and on this day the Church reads Matthew 12:22-37. In these verses, we read about a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute who was brought to Jesus so he can be healed. Christ then healed the demon-oppressed man, and the people were…

2nd Sunday of Paone

Today (06/18/2023) is the Second Sunday of the Blessed month of Paone, and on this day the Church reads Luke 5:17-26. In these verses we read about a profound encounter between a group of friends who carry a paralyzed man on a mat, seeking Jesus’ healing touch. Since the house Jesus was in was crowded,…

1st Sunday of Paone

On this Sunday (06/11/23), the First Sunday of the Paone, the Church reads Luke 11:1-13. In this reading, Christ provides instructions on how to perform true spiritual prayer through the Our Father prayer. As we begin the Apostle’s Fast, we must remember that in order to serve others, we must first have a deep relationship…