St. Stephen Coptic Orthodox ChurchCypress, TX
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St. Stephen
Coptic Orthodox Church

Cypress, TX

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TodayIn progressNov 8

Divine Liturgy

7:45–11:15 AM

Then Arabic Sermon at 11:15 AM
and Sunday School at 11:45 AM

Next Liturgy Tue, Nov 10 · 8:30–11 AM

18937 Kz Rd., Cypress, TX 77433

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Next 7 days · Nov 8–14

Services and classes

Every service and class in the next seven days, from the church calendar. All times are Central.

Full schedule

Sunday Nov 8 Today Sun 8

  • 7:45 AM–11:15 AMDivine Liturgy
  • 11:15 AM–11:45 AMArabic Sermon
  • 11:15 AM–1 PMMission 1615 Youth MeetingCollege & Adults · 18939 Kz Rd
  • 11:45 AM–12:45 PMSunday SchoolPreK–Gr. 12
  • 1 PM–2 PMServants MeetingChurch meetings: Deacons Hymns 1st Sunday · Servants 2nd and 4th · Deacons 3rd

Coming up

Tuesday Nov 10 Tue 10

  • 8:30 AM–11 AMDivine Liturgy

Wednesday Nov 11 Wed 11

  • 7:30 PM–9 PMKing David Adults Hymns Class

Friday Nov 13 Fri 13

  • 6 PM–7:30 PMSt. Stephen Choir Rehearsal
  • 7:30 PM–8:30 PMChildren’s Bible Acadmy (2nd - 12th Grade)
  • 7:30 PM–8:15 PMSt. Philopateer Family Hymns, Rites and Coptic ClassFamilies
  • 8:15 PM–9 PMAdults Arabic Bible Study
  • 8:30 PM–9:30 PMArts and CraftsAges 4–12

Saturday Nov 14 Special Sat 14

  • 8 AM–10:30 AMDivine Liturgy
  • 4 PM–5 PMHymns and Pre-Servant classesSt. Mina (K–Gr. 3) · St. George (Gr. 4–8)
  • 5 PM–6 PMSt. Cyril Pre-Servants
  • 6 PM–8:30 PMVespers and Raising of IncenseVisit of HE Metropolitan Youssef) (At Building A
  • 8:30 PM–10:30 PMMidnight Prayers and Praises
  • After VespersConfessionsOr by appointment with Fr. Abraam, 817-863-4505
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Your first Sunday at St. Stephen

Everyone is welcome at the Divine Liturgy. Here is what to know before your first visit.

  • Sundays, 7:45–11:15 AM. An Arabic sermon follows at 11:15 AM.

  • Language: The Liturgy is in English, Coptic, Arabic and Greek, with screens to follow along.

  • Children are welcome and are encouraged to take part in the Liturgy. Sunday School (PreK–Gr. 12) follows at 11:45 AM.

  • Holy Communion is for those baptized in one of the Oriental Orthodox churches. If you’re not sure, please ask Abouna.

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Services

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  • PreK–Gr. 12

    Sunday School

    Teaching the Orthodox faith, building character, and taking an active part in the Divine Liturgy.

    Sundays, 11:45 AM–12:45 PM

  • K–Gr. 8

    St. Mina & St. George Hymns

    Hymns classes for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade, and for students in 4th through 8th grade.

    Saturdays, 4–5 PM

  • Gr. 9–12

    St. Cyril Pre-Servants

    An Orthodox Christian education that fosters faith and prepares young people for service in the Church.

    Saturdays, 5–6 PM

  • College & Adults

    Mission 1615 Youth Meeting

    A Sunday meeting for college students and recent graduates, right after the Liturgy.

    Sundays, 11:15 AM–1 PM

  • Children and adults

    Bible Study

    Children’s Bible Study (Gr. 2–9) and Adults Arabic Bible Study on Fridays; English Bible Study on Saturdays.

    Fridays and Saturdays

  • Church meetings

    Deacons

    Practice the hymns and responses used in the Church’s services, with regular formation and service preparation.

    1st and 3rd Sundays, 1–2 PM

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Videos are posted after Vespers & Midnight Praises, Friday Coptic Lessons & Bible Study, and the Sunday and Tuesday Liturgy.

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Donate to St. Stephen

Donate online through Zeffy, send a Zelle to ststephenhouston@gmail.com with “Donation” in the memo, or use the donation box at the back of the church.

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St. Stephen Coptic Orthodox Church

18937 Kz Rd., Cypress, TX 77433

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Our priest

Fr. Abraam Kamal

Serving at St. Stephen since December 1, 2023. For confessions and appointments, call 817-863-4505.

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