• Orthodoxy
    • Our Faith
      • What is Coptic Orthodox?
      • The Orthodox Creed
    • Becoming Orthodox
      • The Way: Introductory Course on Orthodoxy
      • Visiting an Orthodox Church
      • Church Etiquette
  • Our Church
    • About Us
      • Parish History
      • The Purpose of the Orthodox Parish
      • Our Patroness, Saint Marina of Antioch
    • Clergy
      • Father Bishoy Kamel
      • Father Michael Fanous
      • Archdeacon Botros Botros
    • The Latest
      • Church News
      • Schedule of Services
      • Photos
    • Address and Visits
      • Visiting St. Marina
      • Request a Home Visit
  • Resources
    • Articles
      • Spirituality
      • Service
      • Mission
      • Family
    • Homilies
      • English Homilies
      • Arabic Homilies
    • Classes and Seminars
      • Orthodox Patristic Bible Study
      • Adult Education Class
      • College Youth Meeting
    • Sunday School Service
      • Sunday School Curriculum
      • Servants’ Resources
      • Take Home Page for Parents
    • Prayer Requests
      • Submit Prayer Request
      • Bookmarked Prayer Requests
      • My Prayer Requests
  • Ministries
    • Saint Marina Boys Scout
    • Saint Marina Girls Scout
    • Rock Center
    • Sunday School Service
    • St. Marina Summer Camp
  • Live Streams
    • Church Live Stream
    • Second Channel
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Form
  • Members
  • Donate
    • [Custom]
    • [Custom]
  • The Rock
  • Diakonia
Saint Marina Coptic Orthodox Church
 
Menu
  • Orthodoxy
    • Our Faith
      • What is Coptic Orthodox?
      • The Orthodox Creed
    • Becoming Orthodox
      • The Way: Introductory Course on Orthodoxy
      • Visiting an Orthodox Church
      • Church Etiquette
    • Close
  • Our Church
    • About Us
      • Parish History
      • The Purpose of the Orthodox Parish
      • Our Patroness, Saint Marina of Antioch
    • Clergy
      • Father Bishoy Kamel
      • Father Michael Fanous
      • Archdeacon Botros Botros
    • The Latest
      • Church News
      • Schedule of Services
      • Photos
    • Address and Visits
      • Visiting St. Marina
      • Request a Home Visit
    • Close
  • Resources
    • Articles
      • Spirituality
      • Service
      • Mission
      • Family
    • Homilies
      • English Homilies
      • Arabic Homilies
    • Classes and Seminars
      • Orthodox Patristic Bible Study
      • Adult Education Class
      • College Youth Meeting
    • Sunday School Service
      • Sunday School Curriculum
      • Servants’ Resources
      • Take Home Page for Parents
    • Prayer Requests
      • Submit Prayer Request
      • Bookmarked Prayer Requests
      • My Prayer Requests
    • Close
  • Ministries
    • Saint Marina Boys Scout
    • Saint Marina Girls Scout
    • Rock Center
    • Sunday School Service
    • St. Marina Summer Camp
    • Close
  • Live Streams
    • Church Live Stream
    • Second Channel
    • Close
  • Contact Us
    • Fields marked with a * are required.
    • Close
  • Members
  • Donate
    • Our parish recently held a general meeting to discuss the roadmap for the future of the church. The reason for the meeting was the continuing growth, by the Grace of God, in all aspects of the service. While a blessing, the growth has contributed to some real challenges, including the lack of parking and a place for the youth in our present facility.

      Fr. Bishoy informed the congregation that the option to expand the church exists, but only if the congregation comes together to release the burden of the mortgage on the existing building, which is approximately $900,000. Paying off the mortgage will enable to the church to work more seriously with banks concerning loans to expand the church in a different location. Those wish to take the blessing of actively paying down the mortgage may write "For the Church Mortgage" on their checks before depositing them with the church.

      Also, Fr. Bishoy asked that all members of the congregation consider using ACH Direct Deposit for their regular charitable contributions. Using this system enables banks to see our regular consistent income, which is important in any loan negotiation. Of course, many people donate different amounts to the church month-by-month, so the suggestion was that everyone use ACH Direct Deposit for the minimum donation every month. Every donation on top of that minimum can still be paid via check or cash directly to the church.

      No Refunds
      No returns
      For inquiries please contact
      949-328-6564
      Accounting@stmarina.org
    • Monthly Withdrawal Authorization

        Monthly Credit Card Authorization   Monthly Debit Authorization (ACH)

      Donate with PayPal

      DONATEDonate to St. Marina Church

      Site Policies

        Privacy Policy
    • Close
  • The Rock
  • Diakonia
 

St. John Chrysostom Archive

1 Posts

 

Let us allow Christ to speak through us. He desires it more than we do. For He made this instrument and wouldn’t want it to be useless and idle. He always wants to keep it in His hands. Why, then, don’t you make it useful for the Maker’s hand? Why do you allow your soul to be unstrung, relaxed through luxury, and allow the whole harp to be useless to Him? One should keep all its parts completely stretched, well strung and reinforced with spiritual salt. For if Christ sees your soul tuned this way, He will make His music through it. When this has taken place, you will see angels leaping for joy—archangels and the cherubim, too. So then, let us become worthy of His spotless hands. Let us invite Him to strike our hearts.

A Harp for Christ
 
  • Popular
  • Recent
  • Comments
  • Tags
  • Our Lord’s First Miracle at Cana of GalileeToday we celebrate with great joy the Feast of the [...]
  • On the Second Coming of ChristAs we approach the end of the ecclesiastical year our [...]
  • Schedule of Services for the End of the Year and the Feast of the NativityWe congratulate you for the new year 2015 and the [...]
  • All members of Saint Marina Coptic Orthodox Church Updates 3/20/2020Update 3/20/2020 Dear beloved of St. Marina Peace and grace. [...]
  • All members of Saint Marina Coptic Orthodox Church Updates 3/20/2020Update 3/20/2020 Dear beloved of St. Marina Peace and grace. [...]
  • Updates on the RockUpdates on the Rock Dear Irvine Rock Community Center members [...]
  • All members of Saint Marina Coptic Orthodox Church Updates 3/20/2020Update 3/20/2020 Dear beloved of St. Marina Peace and grace. [...]
  • All Saints Day Celebration - October 31stAn evening of family fun delicious food and games for [...]
  • "I always have an issue and concern when it comes t"
    on An Orthodox Christian […]
  • "Thank you so much"
    on Congratulations, James and […]
  • "Thank you so much"
    on Congratulations, James and […]
boy scouts Christmas Coptic New Year Death Donations End of the World Evangelism Family fbk 101 Feast of Nayrouz Feast of the Cross Feast of the Nativity Holy Apostles Holy Cross Holy John the Baptist marital enrichment seminar Marriage Martyrdom Mission Nayrouz Parousia Repentance Resurrection Saints Schedule Second Coming Service Spirituality St. Paul Visitors
  • Recent Posts

    • All members of Saint Marina Coptic Orthodox Church Updates 3/20/2020
    • Updates on the Rock
    • All members of Saint Marina Coptic Orthodox Church Updates 3/20/2020
    • All Saints Day Celebration – October 31st
    • ST Marina Church Festival – Friday November 18th – Sunday November 10th
 

St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church

We are a Coptic Orthodox parish within the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii serving Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, and all of southern Orange County.

Address: 5 Wrigley, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 951-5165

Follow @StMarinaIrvine
 
 

Quick Links

  Request a Home Visit
  View Schedule
  Get Directions
  Read an Article
  Listen to a Homily
 
© 2021 Saint Marina Coptic Orthodox Church