STJSTMM Festival 2026

STJSTMM Festival 2026
✝ Welcome to the STJSTMM Festival  ·  بالبركة
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STJSTMMFestival 2026

St. John the Beloved & St. Mary Magdalene

📅 May 15-17  ·  270 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981

Festival Schedule

✦ All Times Approximate

Day 1 — Friday

5:00 PM
Gates OpenWelcome & registration
6:00 PM
Opening CeremonyBlessing & welcome remarks
7:00 PM
Food & Games OpenAll booths open
9:00 PM
Evening ProgramEntertainment & activities
11:00 PM
Day 1 Close

Day 2 — Saturday

11:00 AM
Gates OpenFood & games begin
12:00 PM
Soccer TournamentMain field — see Soccer tab
3:00 PM
Kids ActivitiesBounce houses & games open
7:00 PM
Evening EntertainmentMusic & performances
11:00 PM
Day 2 Close

Day 3 — Sunday

10:00 AM
Divine LiturgyMain church
12:00 PM
Farewell LunchAll food booths open
2:00 PM
Final Games & Activities
6:00 PM
Closing CeremonyAwards & closing prayer
⚠️ Schedule subject to change. Check with volunteers at the information booth for any updates.

Soccer Schedule

⚽ Tournament Format
📝 Players must sign the waiver before participating. See the Waiver tab.
SAT 12:00
Team A vs Team B
Field 1 · Group Stage
Group
SAT 1:00
Team C vs Team D
Field 1 · Group Stage
Group
SAT 2:00
Team E vs Team F
Field 1 · Group Stage
Group
SAT 4:00
Semi-Final 1
Field 1
Semi
SAT 5:30
🏆 Championship Final
Main Field
Final
Rules: [Add your rules here — e.g. 7v7, 20-min halves, no slide tackles, etc.]

Food & Drinks

💛 Prices listed are suggested donations to support the church. Thank you for your generosity!
💳 Pay at the food booth with cash, or use the Donate tab to pay by Venmo / Zelle / PayPal. Show your confirmation to the server.

Games & Activities

📝 Some activities require a signed waiver. Please visit the Waiver tab before playing.
🎯
Ring Toss
3 rings per round
$2 / round
🎳
Mini Bowling
5 frames per game
$3 / game
🏀
Basketball Shoot
5 shots per turn
$2 / turn
🎲
Trivia Challenge
Coptic & general knowledge
Free
🎪
Dunk Tank
3 throws per round
$3 / round
🎡
Wheel of Fortune
Spin to win prizes
$2 / spin

Kids Zone 🎪

👶 All kids activities require a parent/guardian signature on the waiver. Please visit the Waiver tab before your child participates.
🏰
Bounce House #1
Ages 3–10 · 10 min sessions
$5 / session
🌊
Bounce House #2
Obstacle course · Ages 4–12
$5 / session
🎨
Face Painting
Fun designs for all kids
Donation $3
🧩
Craft Corner
Art & craft activities
Free
🎠
Pony Rides
Supervised · Ages 3–8
$5 / ride
🎈
Balloon Animals
Free balloon for every kid
Free
⚠️ Adult supervision required at all times. Wristbands issued after waiver is signed.

Books & Resources

📖 All proceeds from book sales go directly to support our church ministry. Prices are suggested donations.
📖
Agpeya (Coptic Prayer Book)The Canonical Hours — English/Coptic/Arabic
$10
✝️
St. Mark & the Coptic ChurchHistory of the Coptic Orthodox Church
$12
🕊️
Lives of the SaintsCoptic Synaxarium — Volume I
$15
🧒
Children’s Bible StoriesIllustrated for ages 4–12
$8
📿
Introduction to Coptic HymnsBeginner’s guide with audio QR codes
$10
📜
Coptic Liturgy BookletDivine Liturgy of St. Basil — Pocket edition
$5

Support Our Church

Venmo QR Code Venmo Tap to see full QR code
Zelle QR Code Zelle Tap to see full QR code
PayPal QR Code PayPal Scan QR or tap button Donate via PayPal →
Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Tap for bank details
💳 You can also pay at any of our registers on-site. Tell the cashier what you’d like to donate toward.

Activity Waiver

Liability Waiver & Release

Required for all sports, games, and physical activities

STJSTMM Festival — Liability Waiver and Release of Claims

By signing this waiver, I acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions for participation in the STJSTMM Festival activities, including but not limited to soccer, bounce houses, games, and all other physical activities:

1. Assumption of Risk: I understand that participation in physical activities involves inherent risks of injury, including but not limited to sprains, fractures, or other physical harm. I voluntarily assume all such risks.

2. Release of Liability: I hereby release, waive, and discharge STJSTMM Church, its clergy, volunteers, organizers, and all affiliated parties from any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages arising from my participation in festival activities.

3. Medical Authorization: In the event of an emergency, I authorize festival staff to seek appropriate medical attention on my behalf (or my child’s behalf if signing for a minor).

4. Rules Compliance: I agree to follow all rules and instructions provided by festival staff and volunteers. I understand that failure to comply may result in removal from the activity.

5. Minor Participants: If signing on behalf of a minor, I confirm I am the parent or legal guardian and have the authority to sign this waiver on their behalf.

[Additional waiver text will be added here — please provide the full waiver language.]

Waiver Submitted!

Thank you, ! Your waiver has been recorded. Please show this screen to a festival volunteer to receive your wristband.

Submitted:

✝ St. John the Beloved & St. Mary Magdalene  ·  stjstmm.org

Questions? See a volunteer or visit the information booth.