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“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
Luke 1:38

08/24/2026

WISE IN CHRIST | Santa Barbara Day Outing

Our Wise in Christ family invites adults 55+ to join us for a special day in beautiful Santa Barbara—a day to step away from the routine, enjoy one another’s company, and grow in faith, friendship, and fellowship.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026

Our day will include a visit to Old Mission Santa Barbara, time at the beautiful Santa Barbara waterfront, breakfast on the bus, lunch together at a local restaurant, as well as games, raffle (tombola), prizes, and plenty of fellowship and fun!

💙 Contribution: $100 per person
One companion may accompany each member.

📞 To reserve your spot:
Peter Sophoclis — (626) 684-7252
Amir Sunbaty — (818) 404-6386

Spots are limited, so please reserve early.

“Let us encourage one another and build each other up.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11

We look forward to sharing a joyful and blessed day together!

Wise in Christ
St. Mary Coptic Catholic Church — Los Angeles

08/16/2026

Our Wise in Christ gathering today was a beautiful time of faith, fellowship, and care for one another.

We began our morning by celebrating the Holy Eucharist on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and then welcomed Dr. Osama Sidhom for an informative health presentation on liver health, colon cancer screening and early detection, and abdominal pain, followed by an open Q&A.

As Catholics, we are reminded that caring for the whole person—body and soul—is part of our call to love and serve one another.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Sidhom for generously sharing his time and expertise, to everyone who joined us, and especially to our Wise in Christ team for their dedication and loving service in preparing this gathering and making everyone feel welcome.

May Our Lady, assumed into heaven, accompany our parish family and lead us always closer to her Son.

Blessings,
Fr. Elia B. Gawarge

08/13/2026

With grateful hearts, we thank God for another blessed gathering of our St. Mary Coptic Catholic Inland Empire Mission. A beautiful day of Divine Liturgy, fellowship, and growing together as one family in Christ.

May the Lord continue to bless this new mission and everyone who is helping it grow. 🙏

08/07/2026

“From this day all generations will call me blessed.” (Luke 1:48, NABRE)

Dear Parish Family,

As we joyfully celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, I warmly invite you to join us for the Solemn Holy Mass as we honor our Blessed Mother and give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of her glorious Assumption. May her faith, hope, and loving intercession lead each of us ever closer to her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

I look forward to celebrating this beautiful Solemnity with you and your family.

In Christ,
Fr. Elia B. Elia Gawarge

08/05/2026

“Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
— Luke 1:45

Dear Parish Family,

As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, I warmly invite you to join us for our parish retreat. Together, let us journey with Mary, our Icon of Hope, and learn from her unwavering faith to place our hope completely in God’s promises, always allowing her to lead us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.

May these days of prayer, reflection, and fellowship renew our hearts, strengthen our faith, and fill us with the hope that never disappoints.

I look forward to welcoming you and your family as we prepare for this joyful celebration together.

In Christ,

Fr. Elia B. Gawarge

08/04/2026

Dear Beloved Parishioners and Friends,

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of the bread and the prayers.”
— Acts 2:42

With grateful hearts, we warmly invite you to join us for our monthly Divine Liturgy with the St. Mary Coptic Catholic Inland Empire Mission.

Together, let us gather around the altar of the Lord to celebrate the Holy Eucharist, deepen our faith, and grow as one Catholic family. Following the Divine Liturgy, please join us for our Agape Breakfast and Family Meeting as we continue building this mission in the spirit of faith, unity, and service.

Saturday, August 8, 2026
11:00 AM

Saint Joseph Maronite Catholic Church
3870 Castleman St.
Riverside, CA 92503

All are warmly welcome. We look forward to praying with you.

07/31/2026

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”
— Luke 1:46–47

Dear St. Mary Parish Family,

Today, July 31, 2026, we begin the Fast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and spiritual renewal in the life of our Coptic Catholic Church.

As we honor the Mother of God, let us imitate her unwavering faith, profound humility, and joyful obedience to the will of God. Through her maternal intercession, may we grow in holiness, deepen our communion with her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and open our hearts more fully to His grace.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary pray for us and lead us always to her Son, Jesus Christ.

Wishing you and your families a blessed and grace-filled Fast of St. Mary.
Blessings,
Fr. Elia B. Gawarge

07/26/2026

🎓 We Celebrate You! 🎉

Our parish family joyfully invites you to join us as we celebrate the achievements of our graduates and thank God for His faithfulness throughout their journey.

Together, we will honor their accomplishments, pray for their future, and send them forth as ambassadors of Christ, carrying His light into the world.

“Through the Eucharist, we receive Christ. We’ll make Christ visible.”

📍 St. Mary Coptic Catholic Church
Los Angeles, California

Come celebrate, encourage, and pray with us as one family in Christ. We look forward to sharing this joyful day with all of you!

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💙🎓✨

07/24/2026

Rejoicing in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

Anthony A. Sidhom & Priyanka S. Chellappa

“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
— Mark 10:8–9

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, our parish family at St. Mary Coptic Catholic Church rejoiced in the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony of Anthony A. Sidhom and Priyanka S. Chellappa.

Before God and His Church, Anthony and Priyanka exchanged their vows and entered into the sacred covenant of Christian marriage, becoming one flesh in Christ. It was a beautiful witness to God’s faithful love and a joyful celebration of a vocation that reflects Christ’s enduring love for His Church.

Anthony and Priyanka, as you begin this new chapter together, may Christ always remain at the center of your home. May He strengthen you in every season of life, teach you to love with patience, generosity, and forgiveness, and fill your marriage with joy, peace, unwavering fidelity, and abundant grace. May your home always be a place where faith is lived, hope is renewed, and love grows deeper with each passing day.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Sidhom and Chellappa families. Thank you for the love, faith, and support you have given Anthony and Priyanka throughout their journey. May the Lord richly bless both of your families and deepen the bonds that now unite you in Christ.

Entrusting this new marriage to the loving care of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and the Holy Family, we pray that the Lord will guide Anthony and Priyanka every step of the way until they rejoice together at the eternal Wedding Feast of the Lamb.

Congratulations, Anthony and Priyanka! Your St. Mary parish family rejoices with you and will continue to keep you both in our prayers.

With every blessing,

Fr. Elia B. Gawarge
Pastor
St. Mary Coptic Catholic Church
Los Angeles, California

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2701 Newell Street
Los Angeles, CA
90039

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