Beloved SMSV Family,

Peace and blessings.

+ Feast of Pope Cyril VI: the church will celebrate the feast of Pope Cyril VI by praying the Divine Liturgy on Thursday, March 9th from 8:30 am - 11:00 am.

+ Seniors Monthly Meeting: Please join us for our monthly seniors meeting to be held on Saturday, March 11th immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Registration https://smsvc.infellowship.com/Forms/473904 or email seniors@smsv.ca 

+ GTA Spiritual day: Please join us for a GTA wide spiritual day for all ages to be held on Saturday, March 18th from 9:00 am till 2:30 pm with H.G. Bishop Archilids and all Coptic clergy at St. Mark’s Cathedral. The day will begin with the Divine Liturgy, followed by an Agape meal, and spiritual meditations for all ages. As such, the Divine Liturgy at church will be cancelled on March 18th.

+ Great Lent Food Drive: There is an increasing need to support many families with daily sustenance. Please bring non-perishable food items and gift cards for fresh produce. Final drop-off date is April 2nd. Contact communityservice@smsv.ca 

+ SMSV Bible & Sports Summer Camp: We are delighted to share that registration for our Junior Camp (JK - Grade 5) and Senior Camp (Grade 6 - 8) is now open! Please register at your earliest convenience at http://smsv.ca/summer-camp as spots usually fill up quickly. Contact summercamp@smsv.ca. 

+ GTA Clergy Meeting at SMSV: Please join us as we welcome H.G. Bishop Archilids and all the GTA priests to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, March 28th from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. This Liturgy will be followed by the monthly clergy meeting.

+ Youth Trip to Pennsylvania & New York: All youth from Grade 8 to College/University are invited to participate in a trip to PA & NY from May 19 to 22. Itinerary will include Life of Moses at the Sight and Sound Theatre, Hershey’s Chocolate World, Statue of Liberty, and many attractions in New York. Registration https://smsvc.infellowship.com/Forms/473818 

+ France and Switzerland Congregation Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of St. Mary, St. Maurice, and St. Verena from September 15th - 24th. Registration is now open https://smsvc.infellowship.com/Forms/473898 

Weekly Divine Liturgies:

Tuesdays (during Lent): 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Thursdays: 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Saturdays: 9:00 am - 11:15 am

Sundays: Raising of Incense 8:15 am, Divine Liturgy 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Weekly services:

+ Sunday School Ministry: on Sundays from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm: (one time registration) https://smsvc.infellowship.com/Forms/471602 

+ Upper Room Bible Study: Mondays, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

+ CREW Young Adults Fellowship: Tuesdays from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

+ Young Deacons Virtual Hymns Class: Mondays, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

+ Parent Club: Every other Thursday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.

+ Study Hall: Thursdays from 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

+ Youth Group for Junior High, High School, College & University on Fridays from 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm.

+ Seniors Meeting: On the second Saturday of every month following the Divine Liturgy.

+ Roots Children Bible Study: Saturdays from 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm. One time registration https://smsvc.infellowship.com/Forms/471452. 

+ Vespers Raising of Incense: Saturdays from 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm followed by the Midnight Psalmody from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm.

In Christ,

Fr. Thomas & Fr. Pishoy