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St. James is a Syriac Orthodox Church located in Sunland, California.

10/29/2026

⏰ Time Change Reminder

St. James of Sarug Syriac Orthodox Church

Dear parishioners and friends,

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Please remember to set your clocks BACK ONE HOUR before going to bed on Saturday, October 31.

May God bless you and your families!

The official change occurs at 2:00 a.m., when clocks return to 1:00 a.m.

10/28/2026

**Dear St. James Parishioners and Friends,**

This Christmas season, let us share Christ’s love with families in need by supporting our **St. James Youth Food Drive**.

Please donate **non-perishable foods**, such as canned vegetables, beans, soup, tuna, rice, and pasta. Every donation, large or small, can help put food on a family’s table and bring hope to their home.

Our Lord Jesus Christ reminds us: **“For I was hungry and you gave Me food.” — Matthew 25:35**

📍 **Drop-off:** St. James Church, 10614 Leolang Ave
📅 Collection: From next Sunday through December.

Let us encourage our youth by joining them in this loving service. Bring your donations when you come to church, and invite your family and friends to participate.

**May God bless your generosity and all the families we serve together!**

10/28/2026

✝️ **Invitation to a Spiritual Lecture**
**Understanding the Divine Liturgy**

**St. James of Sarug Syriac Orthodox Church** warmly invites you to a spiritual lecture exploring the meaning of the Divine Liturgy, its symbols, and the depth of its prayers, helping us participate with greater understanding and reverence.

📅 **Friday, November 6, 2026**
🕖 **7:00 PM**
📍 **St. James Syriac Orthodox Church**

All parishioners and friends are welcome to join us for this enriching evening as we grow together in faith and love for our Holy Church.

**Your presence brings us joy, and your participation is a blessing.**

May God bless you and your families.

✝️ **دعوة إلى محاضرة روحية**
**شرح وتفسير القداس الإلهي**

تدعوكم **كنيسة القديس مار يعقوب السروجي للسريان الأرثوذكس** لحضور محاضرة روحية نتعرّف من خلالها على معاني القداس الإلهي، ورموزه، وعمق صلواته، لنشارك فيه بفهمٍ أعمق وخشوعٍ أكبر.

📅 **الجمعة، ٦ تشرين الثاني ٢٠٢٦**
🕖 **الساعة السابعة مساءً**
📍 **كنيسة مار يعقوب السروجي**

ندعو جميع أبناء الرعية والأصدقاء للحضور والاستفادة من هذا اللقاء الروحي، لننمو معًا في الإيمان ومحبة كنيستنا المقدسة.

**حضوركم يفرحنا، ومشاركتكم بركة لنا جميعًا.**
بارك الرب حياتكم وعائلاتكم.

10/27/2026

🎄 **St. James Christmas Lunch** 🎄

The Ladies Auxiliary of **St. James Syriac Orthodox Church** warmly invites all parishioners and friends to our **Christmas Lunch on Sunday, December 13, 2026, following the Holy Liturgy, in the Church Hall.**

Join us as we gather before Christmas to celebrate the joy of Christ’s birth with love and fellowship as one St. James family.

🎅 **Santa will also be joining us to bring joy to our children!**

Your presence and support mean so much to our Ladies Auxiliary and our church. We look forward to celebrating together!

**May God bless you and your families!**

10/27/2026

St. James Syriac Orthodox Church
Sanctification of the Church
أحد تقديس الكنيسة
We warmly invite you and your families to join us for the Holy Liturgy on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.
On this blessed Sunday, which marks the beginning of our Syriac Orthodox liturgical year, we celebrate the Sanctification of the Church. We remember that the Church is the holy dwelling place of God and the community of believers united in Jesus Christ. This feast calls each of us to renew our faith, purify our hearts through repentance, and dedicate our lives to God.
Scripture Readings:
Hebrews 8:1–10 presents Jesus Christ as our heavenly High Priest and the mediator of a better covenant. God promises to place His laws in our minds and write them upon our hearts, inviting us into a living relationship with Him.
Matthew 16:13–20 proclaims Peter’s confession of faith: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus declares that He will build His Church and that the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. This passage reminds us to stand firmly in our faith and trust in Christ, who sustains His Church.
Let us gather as one parish family to worship, receive the blessings of the Holy Liturgy, and ask the Lord to sanctify our hearts and homes. May this new church year be filled with prayer, love, unity, and faithful service.
Everyone is welcome in God’s House!
Bring your family and invite your friends to pray with us.
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10/26/2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We kindly ask everyone who has decided to join our Egypt trip, individually or with family, to send us a copy of their passport and submit the initial deposit so we can confirm all reservations and arrangements in Egypt.

A few spaces are still available for those who have not yet booked. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity! Join us for a memorable journey filled with prayer, fellowship, joy, and the discovery of Egypt’s rich heritage.

You may find trips at lower prices, but price alone does not reflect the quality of the experience or what is included. Those who have traveled with us know the care we give to every detail, offering a journey that brings together spiritual enrichment, fellowship, sightseeing, culture, and recreation.

We are not the only choice, but we always strive to offer you the best!

We look forward to creating beautiful memories together. May God bless you and your families!

الإخوة الأعزاء والأخوات العزيزات،

نرجو من جميع الذين قرّروا الانضمام إلينا في رحلة مصر، أفرادًا وعائلات، إرسال صورة عن جواز السفر وتسديد الدفعة الأولى، لنتمكّن من تثبيت الحجوزات واستكمال الترتيبات في مصر.

وللذين لم يحجزوا بعد، لا تزال بعض الأماكن متاحة، فلا تدعوا هذه الفرصة تفوتكم! يسعدنا أن تنضمّوا إلينا لنعيش معًا أيامًا جميلة تجمع الصلاة والمحبة والفرح واكتشاف حضارة مصر العريقة.

قد تجدون رحلات بأسعار أقل، لكنّ السعر وحده لا يعكس جودة الرحلة وما تتضمّنه من خدمات وبرامج. والذين سافروا معنا سابقًا يعرفون مقدار العناية التي نوليها لكلّ التفاصيل، لتكون رحلاتنا غنيّة بالجوانب الروحية والاجتماعية والسياحية والثقافية والترفيهية.

لسنا الوحيدين، لكننا نسعى دائمًا لنقدّم لكم الأفضل!

بانتظاركم لنصنع معًا ذكريات جميلة لا تُنسى. بارك الرب حياتكم وعائلاتكم.

10/26/2026

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM, Very Rev. Fr. John Kouki celebrated the Holy Liturgy at St. James of Sarug Syriac Orthodox Church on the occasion of the Sixth Sunday of the General Sundays.

Following the Holy Liturgy, parishioners, guests, and friends gathered in the church hall for our annual breakfast. Our heartfelt thanks to our Ladies Auxiliary for their hard work, beautiful organization, and the wonderful variety of delicious food prepared with love. May God bless their dedicated service!

We also had the joy of celebrating our dear brother Hani Issa’s birthday. May our Lord bless him with good health, happiness, and many blessed years surrounded by his loved ones.

It was a beautiful day of fellowship, love, unity, and dedication. May God bless all our parishioners and friends, and may He continue to strengthen our beloved church.

10/25/2026

The Sixth Sunday of The General Sundays

10/23/2026

A Message of Condolence and Prayer for the Martyrs of Karak, Jordan

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4

With hearts filled with sorrow, yet steadfast in our faith in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we, the faithful of St. James of Sarug Syriac Orthodox Church in California, together with our pastor, the Very Rev. Fr. John George Kouki, extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs of the tragic terrorist attack on a church in Karak, Jordan, to our sister Church, and to the beloved people of Jordan.

Words cannot express the pain of such a loss. We stand beside the grieving families in prayer and love, sharing their tears and holding firmly to our Savior’s promise:

“I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.” — John 11:25

We condemn this cruel attack on innocent lives and the sanctity of God’s house. We pray that hatred will never divide neighbors and that Jordan will remain a land of peace, safety, and fellowship.

Let us pray:

O Lord Jesus Christ, Resurrection of the departed and Comforter of the sorrowful, receive the souls of these innocent martyrs into Your boundless mercy. Forgive their sins and grant them eternal rest among Your righteous ones and saints, in Your dwelling places of light and peace.

Draw near, O Lord, to their grieving families. Strengthen the fathers and mothers, comfort the husbands and wives, and embrace the children, siblings, and all whose hearts are broken. Sustain them through their sorrow, surround them with loving care, and uphold them in the hope of the Resurrection and eternal life.

Stretch forth Your healing hand upon the wounded. Bless the doctors, nurses, and all who care for them. Protect the people of Jordan from violence and evil, and fill every heart with Your peace, for You have promised:

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” — John 14:27

Grant eternal rest to the martyrs, healing to the wounded, and comfort and strength to their families and loved ones. Amen.

Very Rev. Fr. John George Kouki
Together with the Faithful of
St. James of Sarug Syriac Orthodox Church
Sunland, California

10/22/2026

As the priest of St. James Syriac Orthodox Church, I am so proud of our Sunday School children and happy to see their faithful attendance and eagerness to learn about our Lord Jesus Christ and the faith and traditions of our Church.

A special thank-you to our dear Malfonito Sally for her hard work, love, and dedication to teaching and guiding our children. May God bless her efforts and bless every child and family in our parish.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 19:14

May our children always grow in faith, love, and the joy of knowing Christ! 🙏✝️❤️

Abouna John

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10614 Leolang Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
91040

Opening Hours

11am - 1pm

Telephone

+18189517333

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