Weekly Announcements
Weekly Announcements - 05/17/26
5 Loaves Ministry
Now collecting Items for our Summer Drive. Please limit donations to items from the approved list. We continue to prepare meals Mondays at 3:30 PM and deliver meals at 7:15 PM. Join us in person or make a donation. Making a difference together in our community!
Five Loaves is looking for volunteers to help cook on Mondays from 3:30-5 PM. Come help prepare meals for those in need. If you’re interested, please reach out to Nevine Mikhail @ (708) 966-6010.
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Run Club
Calling all runners, walkers, and coffee lovers! Join us for the next Coptic Run Club on Saturday, May 30th at 10AM. We meet bi-weekly for 30 minutes, then for coffee after. For more information, follow @copticrunclub.chicago on Instagram, or reach out to Monica Iskander or Tommy Moawad.
One on One with Fr. James (by appointment)
There will be no one-on-ones with Fr. James on Tuesday this week.
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Vespers
Join us every Saturday at 7:30 PM for Vespers, Midnight Praises, and Live Confession.
St. Paul’s Game Night
Join us for St. Paul’s Game Night every Tuesday at 8 PM in the Sunday School Hall. It’s a great way to build community and spend time together beyond Sundays. For more information, contact George Ibrahim @ (217) 417-8732.
Weekly Liturgy
Join us for the blessings of morning liturgy - Tuesday 5:15-7am.
Orban Making Workshop
Want to learn to make Orban? The Orban Ministry hosts weekly training every Monday at 8:30 PM. Contact Youssef Kirollos @ (847) 208-3134 if you have questions.
VBS 2026
The Vacation Bible School Overnight Camp for grades 1-6 will take place June 27-28. This year's theme, Galaxy, launches kids on a mission of God’s Love through games, crafts, stories, music & more. Registration opens May 25th. Many volunteer opportunities, contact Sandra Henry @ (202) 374-9969.
Congratulations
To Nicholas & Demiana Mikhail. Congratulations on their wedding. May God continue to lead them in their marriage.
St. Paul’s YouTube
St. Paul’s is pleased to announce that we are active on YouTube. Please subscribe to our channel and click notifications for all new services. Please share and like as this is a great opportunity to spread the word of God. https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulchicagoTV
Rides Ministry
Do you need a ride? Can you give a ride? The Rides Ministry connects those who need a ride with those who can give a ride. If you need a ride or can give a ride contact George Saied 314-484-0963 .
General Announcements
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St Paul’s Rides Ministry
Do you need a ride? Can you give a ride? The Rides Ministry connects those who need a ride with those who can give a ride. If you need a ride or can give a ride contact George Saied 314-484-0963 .
Confession
By appointment only, please contact Fr James (773) 817-6542 by phone or video (your preference) and you can do live confessions on Saturday night during the midnight praises.
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Weekly Schedule
Monday, May 18
3:30pm - 5 Loaves Meal Prep
7:15pm - Service to the homeless
Tuesday, May 19
5:15am - Weekly Liturgy
8pm - Game Night
Saturday, May 23
7:30pm - Vespers
8pm - Midnight Prayers & Praises
Sunday, May 24
8:45am - Divine Liturgy
11am - Breakfast
11:40am - Cornerstone