Festival of Saint MarkMahragan Alkeraza

2011Christ is Our Life

Northern California and Oregon Coptic Orthodox Churches

With the blessing and prayers of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, H.G. Anba Moussa and H.G. Anba Rafael as well as all the priests of the Northern California and Oregon Churches, the Festival of St. Mark (Mahragan Alkeraza) for 2011 of the Northern California Coptic Churches will start on June 13, 2011 until August 20, 2011.

The goal is to provide an environment where the participants grow spiritually while they enjoy their Summer vacation and to create a strong bond among themselves.

Greetings from H.G. Anba Moussa

Details

Theme for Mahragan Alkeraza 2011: Christ is Our Life Age groups

Angels - Grade 2 Grades 3 - 5 Grades 6 - 8 High School and Youth Adults Arabic Speaking Adults

Categories Spiritual Studies Hymns Coptic Memorization Arts Drama Praise and Music Sports Multimedia and Technology Research Creative Writing

More details are posted at http://norcalcopts.org/programs/mahragan-al-keraza/mahragan-al-keraza-2011

Important Dates

Start of Summer Activities Celebration Saturday June 11, 2011 at St. Mary and St. John Church in San Ramon

Registration Starts June 13, 2011 On-line registration at

http://norcalcopts.org/programs/mahragan-al-keraza/mahragan-al-keraza-2011

or follow the Mahragan Alkeraza link from http://norcalcopts.org/ Download the study book from the Mahragan Alkeraza website or order a

hard copy Additional study material will be posted on the website

Contest Date Saturday August 20, 2011 at St. Antonious Church in Hayward

Awards Ceremony Saturday September 24, 2011 at St. Mary Church in Sacramento

Mahragan Alkeraza In Perspective

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Glory is due to God forever.

Amen.