Annual Archdiocesan Appeal 2021

Dearly Beloved Parishioners,

May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

The last year and a half have been difficult and challenging for our beloved Syriac Orthodox community as the world struggled with the COVID-19 pandemic. We have experienced hardship, sadness, and loss of our loved ones who perished, but throughout our challenges, we gain strength and hope through our faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On a second note, we are beginning to resume our normal daily lives. Remarkably, we have seen increased attendance in our churches, and our Sunday School, Bible Studies, and youth activities have also resumed in person. In the summer of 2021, the Suryoyo Summer Camp also held abbreviated sessions at the MAC for children ages 5 – 13 years. Our gymnasium/social hall was also completed with a sound-insulated building, new ceiling decor, lighting system, and is ready for you to enjoy. We are happy to announce that in September 2021, we were able to open God’s Children Academy Pre-school at the Mor Aphrem Center. It was completed and in full operation and full compliance with all state and local authorities with a state-of-the-art facility and professional staff.