Welcome to Saint Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church, in Houston, Texas; a church in the Diocese of the Southern United States, under the guidance of His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef and served by Hegumen Father Younan William & Father James Gendi.
Divine Liturgies Schedule
Main Sanctuary:
+ Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
+ Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 AM
+ Saturday 8:00 - 10:15 AM
+ Sunday 7:30 - 10:45 AM
Saturday Vespers & Praises
+ Vesper Praises and Vespers Saturday 6:30 - 7:30 PM
+ Midnight Prayers Praises Saturday from 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Confessions
Fr. Younan
+ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday by appointment only
+ Friday 8:30 PM (No appointment needed)
+ Set the appointment online https://fryounan.youcanbook.me, or call/text 409-292-7139.
Fr. James
+ Thursday and Sunday by appointment only
+ Friday 8:30 PM (No appointment needed) - CANCELLED
+ Set the appointment online http://confessions.frjames.org, or contact Fr. James by email.
Bible Studies
+ Arabic (by Fr. Younan) - Monday 7:30 - 9:00 PM in the Main Sanctuary
+ English (by Fr. James) - Monday 7:30 - 8:30 PM in the CYC
Hymnology Academy & Online Classes
+ Schedule: https://saintmaryhouston.org/files/Hymnology%20Academy%20&%20Online%20Cl...
Other Weekly Meetings
+ Weekly Arabic Prayer Meeting - Friday 7:30 - 8:30 PM in Cry Room
+ Servant's Preparation Class - Friday from 7:00 - 8:30 PM (Sunday school building - second floor)
+ St. Augustine Youth Fellowship - Friday from 7:00 - 8:30 PM (Sunday school building - second floor)
Weekly Church Announcements
+ Detailed church weekly announcements are posted at https://www.saintmaryhouston.org/content/docs/weekly-announcements-1
Church Bookstore
+ Featured books: http://www.saintmaryhouston.org/category/image-galleries/bookstore-st-ma...
+ Please visit the church bookstore to see what's new and available.
Egypt 12% Project
In an effort to support our mother church in Egypt and assist our brothers and sisters who are enduring significant hardship, our church is inviting members to consider a voluntary and optional donation of 2% (or more) of their monthly income. This contribution is in addition to the regular 10% tithe and serves as a meaningful way for us to share God’s love and be a blessing to those in need.
If you feel moved to take part in this special offering, please visit the Donate Online page, where three giving options are available. http://www.saintmaryhouston.org/content/donate-here.
Diocese Programs & Events
+ Saint Mary & Archangel Michael Church is a part of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef.
+ His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef teachings website: http://suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/
+ The Diocese's Weekly Newsletter is posted at http://suscopts.org
+ Please visit the Diocese's Website for more information on all programs and events at http://suscopts.org.
Service Schedule
When in doubt, the service schedule is kept updated on the left side of the website under "At St. Mary's" heading.
How to correct the issue of not receiving church emails
+ If you stopped receiving church emails, follow the steps outlined below to correct the problem.
+ https://saintmaryhouston.org/files/Fix%20not%20receiving%20church%20emai...