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SERVICES ATTENDANCE **UPDATED (03/25/21)**

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If you have any symptoms such as fever, cold, cough, difficulty breathing, or sneezing; have come in contact with someone who tested positive; or have a pending COVID-19 test result, please do not attend the services. You must quarantine and follow the medical protocols.​

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By the grace of God and in accordance with the governor's executive order while consulting with the team of primary care physicians in our parish, St. Mary & St. George Coptic Orthodox Church will no longer require registration for the attendance of services effective today (25 March 2021). 

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** As directed by our Diocese, there will be no social gatherings or a coffee hour. 

** Please check the church calendar for the schedule of services and/or subscribe to the text notification service. 

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GENERAL PROCEDURES​​​

  • Bring your own headscarf [women], corporal—if you have one, hand sanitizer, and water bottle.

  • The wearing of a face mask is required at all times for anyone 3-year-old and older. This is any time you are on the church premises and during the Liturgy, Vespers, Midnight Praises, Sunday School, or any meeting.

  • Sanitize your hands always and please silence your cell phone.

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DIVINE LITURGY PROCEDURES​​

  • Arrive by 9:00 a.m. and honor the Lord's Day. The Divine Liturgy begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays.

  • Families of the same household and married couple sit together. Else, you sit according to the Church Tradition.

  • Parents with active toddlers, please use the Cry Room.

  • The last row of pews on both sides is reserved for parents with small children.

  • Avoid movement during the Divine Liturgy and stepping outside of the church.

  • If the church nave fills up, additional seating is available in the Fellowship Hall.

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COMMUNION PROCEDURES

  • Approaching to receive Holy Communion starts from the back pew to the front.

  • Bring your own water bottle.

  • Please do not use paper towels, napkins, or tissues as a corporal ('lefafa'). 

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DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

  • The ologia (non-sanctified korban) will be distributed at the back door on Sundays. Please do not crowd the back of the church nave.

  • Please do not congregate in the Fellowship Hall but depart after you receive the ologia.

  • You can drop your weekly offering in the respective donation box in the back of the church. You may also give through online giving.

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