UPCOMING EVENTS
New Coptic Year celebration
Our Sunday School children have been working hard and are excited to present the inspiring story of St. Mina.
Please join us after the Divine Liturgy this Sunday, Sept 13th for the St. Mina Operetta Play. Come celebrate their dedication and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we learn from the life of this beloved saint.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church invites you and your family to join us for a joyful afternoon of fellowship, food, and fun!
📍 Where: Mission Bay Beach
📅 When: September 6th, immediately following the Holy Liturgy
Come spend time with friends and family as we enjoy great food, outdoor activities, and Christian fellowship in a beautiful setting. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Date: Saturday, October 17th
Time: 8:00AM
Holy Week Service Schedule
Together, Let’s Build the Future of Holy Cross
Dear Holy Cross Family,
On this Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity, we are looking back with gratitude and looking forward with hope. Thanks to your support in 2024, we transformed our church grounds. We completed the fence and lighting to ensure safety, and we beautified our land by cleaning the pond and clearing old trees. These weren’t just maintenance projects; they were steps toward making our church a welcoming home for all.
Now, we are ready to take the next big step. Our goal for Giving Tuesday is to raise $200,000 to launch our 2025 vision: • Security & Accessibility ($20,000): Motorizing the entry gates for smoother, safer access. • Building Expansion Fund ($180,000): Kickstarting the $500k fund needed to expand our church building, ensuring we have room for our growing congregation and youth.
Every donation, whether it covers a single brick or a whole wall, brings us closer to a larger sanctuary for our children.
Ways to donate
We will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Cross on Thursday, March 19th.
Their Graces Bishop Keyrollos and Bishop Abraam will bless us with their presence.
Liturgy starts at 8:00am
Sunday, Sept 28th After the Holy Liturgy:
Operetta PHILOPATEER MARKORIOS ABUSEFEIN
Family Retreat & Spiritual Day at St. Paul Abbey
Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Liturgy Begins at 9:00AM
Address: 38740 Avenida La Cresta, Murrieta, CA 92562
Mark your Calendar for a special Family retreat and spiritual Day at the peaceful and beautiful St. Paul Abbey. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together in Faith, reflection, and fellowship.
The day will begin with Holy Liturgy at 9:00am, followed by shared meals, and spiritual talks.
We hope you and your loved ones can join us for this meaningful day.
Please Find an item in the list to share with everyone: Abbey Meal signup
To view the Holy week schedule, click on the picture or click Here
- Saturday , April 12th – spiritual day at the ldaho land after the Holy Liturgy.
- We will have a procession with a donkey representing Jesus entry to Jerusalem.
- Come join us for a day full of spiritual reflection, fun, and food.
- Liturgy starts at 8:00pm – HG Anba Kyrillos
- Activities include:
- Puppet Show for Preschool, KG, & 1st grade
- Holy Week Journey: 2nd grade-JH
- Craft and Palm Weaving
- Decorating the church
- Ride the donkey, take pictures, and play with other animals
- Vesper starts at 5:00pm
- Saturday, April 5th 2025 Trip to St Antony Monastery. Leaving at 6:00 am. For reservation and information, please contact Atef Saweros.
