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End of Year Schedule
Wednesday, December 28
9-11 AM Divine Liturgy
7-9 PM Families Meeting
9-10 PM Adults hymns class (High school and older)
Friday, December 30
12-2 PM Divine Liturgy
Saturday, December 31
9-11 AM Divine Liturgy - Monthly Commemoration for St. Mary
6:30-10 PM - New Year's celebration for kids. Location: Fellowship area downstairs
7-11:30 PM - Khiahk Praises - Location: Upstairs Church
11:30 PM - 12:30 AM - New Year's Prayers
**Note - There will be no liturgy on New Year's Eve
Sunday, January 1
9-11:30 Regular Divine Liturgy
The Advent Fast begins on the 16th of Hator (November 25 or 26) and ends on the 29th of Khiak (January 7 or 8), the Feast of the Nativity. This 43 day fast commemorates two events. First, just as Moses spent forty days on Mount Sinai preparing to receive the commandments, the Church also fasts in order to prepare for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Second, three days commemorate the fasting and prayer of the believers before the miracle of the moving of the Muqattam Mountain. Weekly Liturgies for the Month of Khiak Wednesdays: 9 - 11AM Fridays: Noon - 2PM 
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Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
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The Church fasts the Nativity fast from November 26 to January 6. The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ is then celebrated on 7 January 2011. Many wonder why the Western churches celebrate the birth of Christ on the 25th of December while many of the Eastern churches celebrate it on the 7th of January. The answer to this question has been answered in "Calculations of the Date of the Glorious Feast of Nativity."
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