Archangel Michael and St. Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church
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Established in 2007, under the Auspicies of H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Archangel Michael & Saint Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church has been actively growing as the only church in the San Francisco Peninsula Area.
AnnouncementsWe sorry to let you know that Fayez Messiha, father of Sherine Khalil and father-in-law of Dr. Beemen Khalil, grandfather of Cyrus Khalil, father of Joseph Messiha, and husband of Nawal Messiha, passed away on July 23rd. The family has prepared the following service arrangements.
Visits at the family home are welcome anytime after 1 pm on both Tuesday, July 29th and Wednesday, July 30th. Messiha Residence 707 Farrington Lane Lincoln, CA 95648 (Sacramento area) Viewing will be on Friday, August 1st from 9:30 am to 11:15 am. Sorenson Chapel 1140 B Street Hayward, CA 94541 (Bay area) Funeral Service will follow on Friday, August 1st at 12:00 pm. St. Antonius Coptic Orthodox Church 2500 Hansen Road Hayward, CA 94541 Burial Service to follow the funeral service. Lone Tree Cemetery 24591 Fairview Avenue Hayward, CA 94542 Condolences and Lunch will immediately follow the burial, back at St. Antonius Coptic Orthodox Church Coptic Youth Center. Thank you for all of your support during this difficult time. *Please join us for the 14th Annual Mahragan Al Keraza Competition on August 16, 2014, a spiritual event in all of the coptic orthodox churches in the world. The program includes, Holy Liturgy, Spiritual Studies Competition (in arabic), Lunch, and finally a Spiritual Talent Competition, which includes presentations from the youngest to oldest members (singing hymns or reciting poems, for example). Winners of first, second and third places will be announced in September. You can Download the Arabic Coursework and Question Sets here to compete. For more information, please contact Marie Ghabriel.
Please join us for the 2nd Annual Taste of Egypt Festival! Enjoy mediterranean food and pastries, arabic music, and face painting, games and bounce house for the kids! Thank you and God Bless.
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1 Corinthians 2:9 - "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart of man has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him."
Flowers may be sent to: Sorenson Chapel 1140 B Street Hayward, CA 94541 They will transport all flowers to the church and to the burial site. Parking is limited at the church. Additional parking is available across the street from the church at the school. Please try to carpool, if possible. Arabic Version - Mahragan Al Keraza Coursework Arabic Version - Question Set 1 Arabic Version - Question Set 2 Arabic Version - Question Set 3 Arabic Version - Question Set 4 Arabic Version - Question Set 5 Arabic Version - Question Set 6 
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*New to our church? Tell us about yourself and join our list serve. Please complete your family's information by filling out this Member Information Form.
*Learn about St. Michael's Infant and Preschool Center, located on the same grounds as the church. Also offering a Night-Out Childcare service. Sign up today!
*His Holiness Pope Tawadross II was crowned the 118th Coptic Orthodox Pope in Cairo, Egypt on November 18, 2012.
See pictures here.
*Download A Letter from His Grace Metropolitan Bishoy of Damiette regarding the Patriarchal Nomination in English or Arabic.
*The church was blessed by the presence of Bishop Besenti of Helwan and Maasara on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Bishop Besenti has and continues to play an active role in the political rights of Coptic Orthodox Christians in Egypt. For pictures, please see our Gallery page.
*Learn about St. Michael's Infant and Preschool Center, located on the same grounds as the church. Also offering a Night-Out Childcare service. Sign up today!
*His Holiness Pope Tawadross II was crowned the 118th Coptic Orthodox Pope in Cairo, Egypt on November 18, 2012.
See pictures here.
*Download A Letter from His Grace Metropolitan Bishoy of Damiette regarding the Patriarchal Nomination in English or Arabic.
*The church was blessed by the presence of Bishop Besenti of Helwan and Maasara on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Bishop Besenti has and continues to play an active role in the political rights of Coptic Orthodox Christians in Egypt. For pictures, please see our Gallery page.
