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Blessed Feast of Nativity

Let us "rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice"
(Philippians 4:4)

On behalf of Fr. Bishoy, Fr. Michael, Fr. Macarius, Archdeacon Botros, and the entire St. Marina Family, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!

Please also find a link below that has the festal message for the Feast of Nativity from His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion. God bless.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros Festal Message for the Nativity
Arabic
English
YouTube

His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Festal Message for the Nativity
Arabic and English
YouTube

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2022: Irvine Rock Year In Review

So much happened this last year in the Irvine Rock that we had to have a separate newsletter for it! In case you missed the news and want to follow up and read about our year in review. Check it out here!

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2022-2023 New Years Eve Schedule

On Saturday, December 31st, 2022, we will begin with Vespers at 7pm, and then continue at the Irvine Rock with choirs performances, praise, and prayer.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

7:00pm - Vespers

7:30pm - Dinner

8:15pm - Flag Ceremony & Prayer

8:20pm - Welcome Greetings /Program Explanation by MC

8:30pm - Choir PK

8:45pm - Choir KG

9:00pm - Scouts Performance

9:15pm - First Canticle + Lobsh

9:30pm - Choir 123

9:45pm - Second Canticle + Lobsh

10:00pm - Choir 456

10:15pm - Third Canticle + Lobsh

10:30pm - Spiritual Trivia

10:45pm - Boom Walker

11:00pm - Melody (Burning Bush, etc) will be at Church

11:15pm - Arabic Sermon

11:35pm - English Sermon

11:55pm - Midnight Prayers

12:15am - Dismissal

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2023 High School Youth Retreat

Registration for our high school youth retreat is now open! Retreat is from Friday, January 11th to Sunday, January 13th, 2023! Please register at the following link.

Registration deadline is Monday, January 2nd, 2023.

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Congratulations to our U12 Volleyball Academy

The Rock U12 Volleyball Academy had their first tournament this weekend after the pandemic. In the past year, they have been training and developing under the guidance of Coach Amy Yiannikouros. The training focused on basic skills like serving, setting and passing; also, dives deeper in technical skills such as footwork, serving technique, and body positioning on the court. On Sunday, they have showcased their skills playing against other teams in Orange County, where they have won multiple matches. Congratulations to the team and looking forward to much more success in the future!