Our beloved and honoured father H.H. Pope Shenouda III rested in the Lord on March 17, 2012. His Holiness is so dear to us as he established St. Maurice & St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church, the first missionary multicultural Coptic Church in North America. Sayedna gave us so much personal attention and love that made us feel very special. This enormous spirit and pastoral care is beyond comprehension. Pope Shenouda’s kindness will always be remembered and cherished all over the world but particularly in our parish. May the Lord rest his soul in the paradise of joy and may he always remember us in his prayers before the throne of God.