St Mark’s Church News

Dear All,

Please note the following 2 announcements:

1. Bereavement Announcement for beloved Peter Isaac Boctor:

09/04/1931 – 03/04/2023

Rest in Eternal Peace Peter Isaac Boctor

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing".
2 Timothy 4:7-8

Condolences to be held Wednesday 5th April @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm
St Marks Coptic Orthodox Church, Sydney in the Arabic Church
72 Wollongong Rd, Arncliffe

The blessing of the Funeral Service of the beloved Peter Isaac Boctor, will be held on:
Thursday 6th of April @9am
St Marks Coptic Orthodox Church, Sydney
72 Wollongong Rd, Arncliffe

Following, the burial service will be at Rookwood Cemetery.

Following the burial all are welcome to return to St Marks Coptic Orthodox Church for the 3rd day prayer and sharing in a meal of aghapy.

Peter Boctor has departed to Heaven, beloved husband of Samira Boctor, beloved father to Nevine Basily, Nermine Serour, Sherine Gobran, Jackie Malak and Irene Boctor.
Beloved father-in-law to Nady Basily, Wafik Gobran, Michael Malak, Oliver Abadeer.
Beloved Grandfather of Charlene, Simone, Natalie, Pierre, Antony, Joshua, Timothy, Paul, Mathew, Nathan, Nicola, Jacob, Joshua.
Beloved Great Grandfather of Isabella, Zachariah, Olivia, Amelia, Eliana, Christian, Ilariya, Isaac, Mya, Isla, Isaiah, Elijah.

May you rest in peace now with all the heavenly Saints and Pray for us before the Lord, that we may be worthy to enter paradise when it’s our time.

We love you Dad, Gedo and Big Gedo.

2. Low Sensory Liturgy – Friday 7 April
This Friday at 5pm, there will be a low sensory liturgy for children and their families, who will benefit from a quieter liturgy.

Liturgy will include the Unction of the Sick prayers. Please see poster below.