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2026-10-11

St. Justina Annual Festival 2026 — October 23–25

🍂 St. Justina COC Annual Festival 2026 🍂Join us October 23–25 for a weekend of food, fellowship, and fun for the whole family! Come enjoy delicious food and sweets, spend time with our community, and bring your friends and family for a beautiful fall weekend at St. Justina.Free admission · Free parking · All ages welcome! There will be something for everyone, so invite your family, friends, neighbors, and loved ones. 📅 Festival Hours<ul><li>Friday, October 23: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM</li><li>Saturday, October 24: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM</li><li>Sunday, October 25: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM</li></ul>⛪ Daily Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM 🛒 Online OrderingSome of our festival stands will be available for online ordering! Visit <a href="https://stjustinafestival.online" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">stjustinafestival.online</a> to place your order. 📍 LocationSt. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church 6386 Sapphire St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain." — Psalm 127:1Come hungry, bring the whole family, and spend the weekend with us. We can't wait to see you! ❤️🍂

2026-05-24

Youth Summer Camp 2025 — Registration Now Open!

We are excited to announce that St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church's Youth Summer Camp is back this summer! We invite all incoming 6th–12th grade youth to join us for an unforgettable experience of faith, fellowship, and fun.This year's theme: Icon of ChristCamp Dates: July 6th – 24th 📋 Registration<ul><li>Early Bird: May 17 – May 31</li><li>Regular Registration: Closes June 14th</li></ul> Don't miss the Early Bird rate — spots fill fast!👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Meeting Join us on May 17th for a parent information meeting. We'll share all the details about this year's camp, theme, and what to expect. 📞 Questions? Contact Us George Rizkallah (909) 441-4613 "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." — Proverbs 22:6We can't wait to see our youth grow together in Christ this summer. Register today!

2026-05-24

Scout Registration is Open!

St. Justina's Scouts Team — BSA Registration Is Now Open!We are excited to announce that registration for St. Justina's Scouts Team is now open for the 2025–2026 season! BSA Scouting is a wonderful opportunity for our youth to grow in character, leadership, and faith — all within the loving community of our parish family.Registration is open for three age groups:<ul><li>Ages 11–14 — Troop Unit A</li><li>Ages 15–17 — Troop Unit B</li><li>Ages 18–20 — Ventures Crew</li></ul> Adults 21 and over are also welcome to apply as Assistant Leaders and invest directly in the lives of our youth.Annual Registration Fee: $170 📅 Registration closes May 29th — don't miss the deadline!Link to Register: <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-scout-service" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250); color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.7);">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-scout-service</a> On Saturday, May 30th, the BSA District Director will meet with both parents and youth to answer questions and share more about the program. We encourage all interested families to attend. How to Register: You can apply through the Scouts table on Sundays after Liturgy, or contact us directly at 951-523-9311.or Click the link below: <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-scout-service" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250); color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.7);">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-scout-service</a>Be Prepared. Build Character. Serve Others. Adventure · Friendship · Leadership · Faith

2026-05-06

Church Announcements — Week of May 4–10, 2026

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2026-04-20

Church Announcements — Week of Apr. 20–26, 2026

📅 WEEKLY SCHEDULE — Apr. 20–26 📌 TUESDAY 4/21 • YA Meeting — 7:30 PM 📌 WEDNESDAY 4/22 • Liturgy — 8:00–10:30 AM • Simon the Elder Senior Meeting — 11:00 AM 📌 FRIDAY 4/24 • Liturgy — 8:00–10:30 AM • Arabic Family Bible Study — 7:30 PM • English Bible Study — 7:30 PM (Elementary, JR High, and High School) 📌 SATURDAY 4/25 • Vesper Praises — 6:00 PM • Vespers — 7:00–7:30 PM • Hymns Classes — 7:45 PM • Midnight Praises — 8:45–10:00 PM 📌 SUNDAY 4/26 • First Liturgy — 6:30–9:00 AM • Second Liturgy — 9:00–11:30 AM • Sunday School — 12:00 PM ────────────────────────────── 🔔 URGENT: PRAYER MEETING & FINANCIAL MEETING — SUNDAY, MAY 3RD AT 7:00 PM ON ZOOM Beloved church family, You are invited to join our clergy and Board for a combined Prayer Meeting and Urgent Financial Meeting this Sunday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Please register to attend using the link below. Our new multi-service building has reached a critical milestone that requires the prayerful attention and active participation of every member of our parish family. We will begin the evening in prayer, lifting this work up to the Lord who began it, and then present the full details of the immediate financial need before us — including the parking lot construction required for our Certificate of Occupancy, and a matching gift opportunity that depends on all of us rising together. 🔗 Register for Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KMxs7kiySc2aSLjg705W_Q 🔗 Learn More: https://stjchurch.base44.app/parkinglot ────────────────────────────── أحبائنا، ندعوكم للانضمام إلى آبائنا الكهنة ومجلس الكنيسة في اجتماع صلاة واجتماع مالي عاجل يوم الأحد الموافق ٣ مايو الساعة ٧:٠٠ مساءً علي تطبيق Zoom. يُرجى التسجيل للحضور من خلال الرابط أعلاه. لقد وصل مشروع مبنى الخدمات المتعددة الجديد إلى مرحلة حرجة تستدعي اهتمام كل فرد من أفراد عائلتنا الكنسية بالصلاة والمشاركة الفعّالة. سنبدأ الأمسية بالصلاة، رافعين هذا العمل إلى ربنا الذي بدأه، ثم نعرض التفاصيل الكاملة للاحتياج المالي الملح الذي أمامنا — بما في ذلك إنشاء باركينج السيارات المطلوب للحصول على شهادة الإشغال (Certificate of Occupancy)، وفرصة تبرع بالمثل (Matching Gift) تعتمد على نهوضنا معًا كعائلة واحدة. ────────────────────────────── ⛪ HOLY 50 DAYS NOTICE Please note that during the Holy 50 Days, the First Liturgy will begin every Sunday at 6:30 AM. يرجى ملاحظة إنه خلال الخمسين المقدسة، القداس الأول هيكون كل يوم أحد الساعة 6:30 صباحًا. ────────────────────────────── 🎵 HYMNS CLASSES STARTING SATURDAY God willing, we will begin Hymns classes this coming Saturday after Vespers at 7:45 PM. We kindly encourage all deacons to attend so that we may learn together and serve in one harmony. Adult hymns classes will be announced soon, God willing. إن شاء الله هنبدأ دروس الألحان السبت الجاي بعد صلاة العشية. ياريت نشجع كل الشمامسة إنهم يحضروا علشان نتعلم مع بعض ونكون في روح واحدة وتناغم واحد. دروس ألحان للكبار هيتم الإعلان عنها قريب إن شاء الله. ────────────────────────────── 🍽️ KITCHEN SERVICE — ONLINE ORDERING NOW AVAILABLE! We're excited to share our Kitchen Service online ordering page! You can now easily place orders for ready frozen meals, freshly baked cookies, and catering directly through the link below: 🔗 https://www.cognitoforms.com/StJustinaChurch2/StJustinaCopticChurchKitchenService Whether you're preparing for a gathering or just need meals ready at home, this is a great way to support our church while enjoying homemade food. حابين نشارك معاكم صفحة خدمة المطبخ للطلب أونلاين! دلوقتي تقدروا بكل سهولة تطلبوا أكل مجمد جاهز، كوكيز مخبوزة طازة، وكمان خدمات تجهيز الأكل للمناسبات (كاترينج) من خلال اللينك اللي فوق. سواء عندكم مناسبة أو محتاجين أكل جاهز في البيت، دي فرصة حلوة تدعموا بيها الكنيسة وتستمتعوا بأكل بيتي.

2026-04-06

Holy Week Schedule for 2026.

“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” (Matt 20:28) Holy Week Schedule for 2026. May the blessing of the Holy Week of Pascha and the Resurrection of our Good Savior be with us. Amen! “كَمَا أَنَّ ابْنَ الإِنْسَانِ لَمْ يَأْتِ لِيُخْدَمَ بَلْ لِيَخْدِمَ، وَلِيَبْذِلَ نَفْسَهُ فِدْيَةً عَنْ كَثِيرِينَ.” (متي ٢٨:٢٠) ‎جدول اسبوع الالام ٢٠٢٦ بركة أسبوع الالام المقدس وقيامة مخلصنا الصالح تكون معنا. آمين.