Daniel Gharbawy
Weekly Update - March 12
Weekly Update - March 12

Weekly Update - December 8, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

Nativity Fast: November 25 - January 6

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.

Psalm 18:4

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • Annual Women’s Christmas Fellowship: 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club - No Meeting due to Finals

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Opportunity to Support Those in Need

The Amazon Wishlist link is now closed, HOWEVER, if you still wish to buy a heavy jacket or warm, you may do so and bring it to church. Please bring only BRAND NEW items not used.

Items will be distributed by some of the members of St. Basil’s soon.

 
 

Junior High & High School Monastery Trip

We had a wonderful monastery trip with the Junior High and High School group! God willing we’ll do it again soon!

A day of faith, fellowship, and fun!

 
 

Women’s Fellowship Event Tuesday, December 9th

Mark your calendar for the women’s annual Christmas fellowship at St. Basil’s December 9 at 6:30 p.m.:

  • Ornament gift exchange

  • Potluck

  • Games

  • Spiritual talk

RSVP by CLICKING HERE by December 4th:

 

Santa is Visiting Sunday, December 14th

Don’t miss this photo opportunity with Santa on Sunday (12/14) after the liturgy with you and the kiddos! He will be downstairs in the youth lounge. There will also be gifts, songs and maybe snow. And of course, we will review the true story of Saint Nicholas and his virtues of giving.

Prior year photos

 
 

San Diego Symphony Orchestra - Christmas Classics

December 21st

Tickets are sold out! We look forward to an amazing event. If you still wish to go, please contact Rita or Sam G (or Fr. Michael) but it may not be at the discounted rate.

San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Featuring favorite songs, Christmas classics, sing-alongs and holiday cheer, the concert will be led by celebrated San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir.

Tickets are $27 each through St. Basil (regular price is $54). Reserve your seat(s) by clicking here and the church will purchase your ticket. A payment link will be sent to you at a later date:)

 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - December 1, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

Nativity Fast: November 25 - January 6

The Commemoration of the St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa (Hatour 26, 1742 / December 4, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
He counts the number of the stars;
He calls them all by name.
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;
His understanding is infinite.”

Psalm 147:3-5

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Service Event: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

    • Assemble care packages/jackets for the homeless

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Opportunity to Support Those in Need

During these colder days, consider purchasing a jacket or sleeping bag (or one of each) for those in need and are sleeping outdoors. CLICK HERE to view the Amazon wish-list to purchase a jacket or sleeping bag! They will be distributed by some of the members of St. Basil’s soon.

 
 

Junior High & High School Monastery Trip Saturday, December 6th

We have reserved a visit to St. Paul Monastery in Temecula for Saturday, December 6th! It's a day of growth, fellowship, and serving with the fathers.

  • 8:30-1:30 Divine Liturgy

  • 10:30-11:00 Breakfast

  • 11:00-2:00 Talk and Assigned Work

This trip promises an encouraging and welcoming spiritual boost for the whole family!

Monastery Address: 38740 Avenida La Cresta, Murrieta, CA 92562

Contact the Sunday School servants for more information

 
 

Women’s Fellowship Event Tuesday, December 9th

Mark your calendar for the women’s annual Christmas fellowship at St. Basil’s December 9 at 6:30 p.m.:

  • Ornament gift exchange

  • Potluck

  • Games

  • Spiritual talk

RSVP by CLICKING HERE by December 4th:

 

Santa is Visiting Sunday, December 14th

Don’t miss this photo opportunity with Santa on Sunday (12/14) after the liturgy with you and the kiddos! He will be downstairs in the youth lounge. There will also be gifts, songs and maybe snow. And of course, we will review the true story of Saint Nicholas and his virtues of giving.

Prior year photos

 
 

San Diego Symphony Orchestra - Christmas Classics

December 21st

San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Featuring favorite songs, Christmas classics, sing-alongs and holiday cheer, the concert will be led by celebrated San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir.

Tickets are $27 each through St. Basil (regular price is $54). Reserve your seat(s) by clicking here and the church will purchase your ticket. A payment link will be sent to you at a later date:)

 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - November 24, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

Nativity Fast: November 25 - January 6

The Departure of St. John Chrysostom (Hatour 17, 1742 / November 26, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up…”

Ephesians 4:11-12

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Friends-Giving 2025

The friends-giving event was a great success on Sunday! There was plenty of excellent food and fellowship! Thank you to all who labored so hard to bring us all together, with Christ in our midst!

 
 

Men’s Fellowship Event!

The men had a great time at the K1 Racing! There was a nice spiritual talk as well!

An evening of fellowship, faith, and fun!

 
 

Baptism blessings

Baby Michael, son of Alex and Merna, was baptized Sunday, November 23rd. Wishing the family love, joy, peace, patience, and faithfulness - fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Let us say again: Blessed be God, who alone does wonderful things, who does all things and transforms them. Before yesterday you were captives, but now you are free and citizens of the Church; lately you lived in the shame of your sins, but now you live in freedom and justice. You are not only free, but also holy; not only holy, but also just; not only just, but also sons; not only sons, but also heirs; not only heirs, but also brothers of Christ; not only brothers of Christ, but also joint heirs; not only joint heirs, but also members; not only members, but also the temple; not only the temple, but also instruments of the Spirit. Blessed be God, who alone does wonderful things! You have seen how numerous are the gifts of baptism. Although many men think that the only gift it confers is the remission of sins, we have counted its honors to the number of ten.

It is on this account that we baptize even infants, although they are sinless, that they may be given the further gifts of sanctification, justice, fatherly adoption, and inheritance, that they may be brothers and members of Christ, and become dwelling places for the Spirit.

~ St. John Chrysostom - Baptismal Instructions - Fourth Century

 
 

Opportunity to Support Those in Need

During these colder days, consider purchasing a jacket or sleeping bag (or one of each) for those in need and are sleeping outdoors. CLICK HERE to view the Amazon wish-list to purchase a jacket or sleeping bag! They will be distributed by some of the members of St. Basil’s soon.

 
 

Junior High & High School Monastery Trip Saturday, December 6th

We have reserved a visit to St. Paul Monastery in Temecula for Saturday, December 6th! It's a day of growth, fellowship, and serving with the fathers.

  • 8:30-1:30 Divine Liturgy

  • 10:30-11:00 Breakfast

  • 11:00-2:00 Talk and Assigned Work

This trip promises an encouraging and welcoming spiritual boost for the whole family!

Monastery Address: 38740 Avenida La Cresta, Murrieta, CA 92562

Contact the Sunday School servants for more information

 
 

Women’s Fellowship Event Tuesday, December 9th

Mark your calendar for the women’s annual Christmas fellowship at St. Basil’s December 9 at 6:30 p.m.:

  • Ornament gift exchange

  • Potluck

  • Games

  • Spiritual talk

RSVP by CLICKING HERE or scanning the QR code below by December 4th:

 

Santa is Visiting Sunday, December 14th

Don’t miss this photo opportunity with Santa on Sunday (12/14) after the liturgy with you and the kiddos! He will be downstairs in the youth lounge. There will also be gifts, songs and maybe snow. And of course, we will review the true story of Saint Nicholas and his virtues of giving.

sample from previous years photos

 
 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - November 16, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“…My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

John 10:27-30

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY:

  • Bible Study (Zoom link to come): 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

    • Book of Esther

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Friendsgiving Meal: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Men’s Fellowship Event Monday, November 17, 2025

We will meet at K1 Racing at 6:30 PM. There is food available there for purchase.

  • Location: 6212 Corte Del Abeto, Carlsbad, CA 92011

 
 

Friends-Giving Agape Meal This Sunday, November 23rd!

Immediately after the liturgy, we will have a wonderful thanksgiving meal together. We hope you can make it! (11:00 a.m. - Noon)

Also, if you’d like to get involved, the team could use the help in setting up and cleaning up. Click here to sign up!

 
 

Women’s Fellowship Event Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Mark your calendar for the women’s annual Christmas fellowship at St. Basil’s December 9 at 6:30 p.m.:

  • Ornament gift exchange

  • Potluck

  • Games

  • Spiritual talk

RSVP by CLICKING HERE or scanning the QR code below:

 

Santa is Visiting Sunday, December 14th!

Don’t miss this photo opportunity with Santa on Sunday (12/14) after the liturgy with you and the kiddos! He will be downstairs in the youth lounge. There will also be gifts, songs and maybe snow. And of course, we will review the true story of Saint Nicholas and his virtues of giving.

sample from previous years photos

 
 

Junior High & High School Monastery Trip (Dec. 6th)!

We have reserved a visit to St. Paul Monastery in Temecula for this Saturday December 6th!

  • It's a day of growth, fellowship, and serving with the fathers.

  • 8:30-1:30 liturgy

  • 10:30-11:00 Breakfast

  • 11:00-2:00 Talk and Assigned Work

This trip promises an encouraging and welcoming spiritual boost for the whole family!

Monastery Address: 38740 Avenida La Cresta, Murrieta, CA 92562

Please confirm with your child’s Sunday School Teachers if you can make it this Saturday!!!

  • Contact the Sunday School Servants for more information!

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - November 10, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

The Commemoration of St. Cleopas the Apostle (Hatour 1, 1742 / November 10, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road.

Luke 10:1-4

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY:

  • Bible Study (Zoom link to come): 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Congratulations!

Baby Elianna was baptized Sunday, November 9th. Wishing the family love, peace, and blessings.

 
 

Men’s Fellowship Event - Monday, November 17, 2025

We will begin by BBQing burgers and sausages at 6:30 PM at:

  • La Costa Greens Community Center: 2341 Lapis Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009

Then, we will head over to K1 Racing immediately after we eat!

  • Location: 6212 Corte Del Abeto, Carlsbad, CA 92011

RSVP IS REQUIRED. Please RSVP here.

 
 

Friends-Giving Agape Meal- Sunday, November 23rd!

Immediately after the liturgy, we will have a wonderful thanksgiving meal together! We hope you can make it! (11:00 AM - Noon)

Also, if you’d like to get involved, the team could use the help in setting up and cleaning up after! Click here to sign up!

 
 

Santa is Visiting this Sunday: December 14th!

Don’t miss this photo opportunity with Santa on Sunday (12/14) after the liturgy with you and the kiddos! He will be downstairs in the youth lounge! There will also be gifts, songs and maybe snow! And of course, we will review the true story of Saint Nicholas and his virtues of giving!

sample from previous years photos

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - November 3, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

The Martyrdom of St. Timon the Apostle (Baba 26, 1742 / November 5, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.

Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Acts 6:2-7

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. (earlier than usual this week)

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

    • Fr. James Soliman from St. Mary Church in Los Angeles

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Congratulations!

Baby Miles was baptized Sunday, November 2nd. Wishing the Sorg family love, peace, and blessings.

 

Surrounded By So Great A Cloud Of Witnesses!

~ Hebrews 12:1

Kids and adults enjoyed candy, games, puppy petting zoo, and most importantly, sharing the stories of the lives of the saints! It was truly a positive and joyful environment for the kiddos! Be sure to join next year’s festivities! Click here to view more photos!

 

Young Adults Monastery Trip

College students and graduates visited St. Paul Monastery in Temecula for a day of prayer, meditation, growth, and fellowship.

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - October 27, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray.

~ Proverbs 10:17

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

~ James 1:22

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

    • Holy Pumpkin Carving and we will watch “The Chosen”

FRIDAY:

  • All-Saints Day!!: 5:30 - 8:30 PM (Details Below)

SATURDAY:

  • Young Adults Trip to St. Paul’s Coptic Orthodox Monastery (Details Below)

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Young Adults (College and Recent Graduates) Monastery Trip This Saturday (nov. 1st)

RSVP Today!


We have reserved a visit to St. Paul Monastery in Temecula for this Saturday, November 1st!

  • It's a day of growth, fellowship, and serving with the fathers.

  • 8:30-1:30 liturgy

  • 10:30-11:00 Breakfast

  • 11:00-2:00 Talk and Assigned Work

This trip promises an encouraging and welcoming spiritual revival!

Monastery Address: 38740 Avenida La Cresta, Murrieta, CA 92562

Click here to RSVP if you can make it!

We will also have:

  • Jr. High and High school trip on December 6th

    Contact the Sunday School Servants for more information!

 
 

St. Basil’s Bible Study

No Bible Study this week because of the All-Saints day event on Friday!

 
 

All Saints Day - Friday, October 31, 2025

Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Friday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Fun for kiddos and parents alike!

  • And like every year, there will be saint appearances, and each will tell their story (consider volunteering).

  • Puppy petting zoo is from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. There will also be games, food, fellowship, and of course candy!

  • CLICK HERE TO RSVP so we know how much candy and food to bring. This is a popular event so be sure to RSVP!

  • ALSO CLICK HERE to sign up to assist with supplies, food, games, supervising activities, setting up, or most importantly THE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT, where you decorate your trunk in a fun theme. There are ready-made trunk decorations on Amazon. Please remember there are 3 tabs/sheets to look through for different activities.

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - October 20, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

The Martyrdom of St. Matthew the Evangelist (Babah 12, 1742 / October 22, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 10:22

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

    • Tasoni Mariana Maximous from St. Basil’s

FRIDAY:

  • Online Bible Study: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Book of Habakkuk (Zoom link)

SATURDAY:

  • Elementary School Trip to St. Paul’s Coptic Orthodox Monastery (Details Below)

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Tree Removals This Sunday!

This Sunday, October 26th, the HOA will be removing some overgrown pine trees which will likely block the front entrance. Therefore, we will have the back door open for you to use!

 
 

congratulations!

Wishing Joseph and Rushaun Saweres a long, prosperous, and blessed marriage filled with love and service to God and each other.

 
 

Elementary School Monastery Trip This Saturday!

We have reserved a visit to St. Paul Monastery in Temecula for this Saturday October 25th!

  • It's a day of growth, fellowship, and serving with the fathers.

  • 8:30-1:30 liturgy

  • 10:30-11:00 Breakfast

  • 11:00-2:00 Talk and Assigned Work

This trip promises an encouraging and welcoming spiritual boost for the whole family!

Monastery Address: 38740 Avenida La Cresta, Murrieta, CA 92562

Please confirm with your child’s Sunday School Teachers if you can make it this Saturday!!!

We will also have:

  • Jr. High and High school trip on December 6th and

  • college trip on November 1st.

    Contact the Sunday School Servants for more information!

 
 

St. Basil’s Bible Study: Friday Night (7-8 pm) online

This week we will review one of the 12 minor prophets: Habakkuk! Have you struggled to trust God’s will when it is difficult to understand? Though only three chapters, this book holds one of the most important life lessons in our path with God.

Only on Zoom - Click Here to join at 7:00pm

 
 

All Saints Day - Friday, October 31, 2025

Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Friday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Fun for kiddos and parents alike!

  • And like every year, there will be saint appearances, and each will tell their story (consider volunteering).

  • Puppy petting zoo is from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. There will also be games, food, fellowship, and of course candy!

  • CLICK HERE TO RSVP so we know how much candy and food to bring. This is a popular event so be sure to RSVP!

  • ALSO CLICK HERE to sign up to assist with supplies, food, games, supervising activities, setting up, or most importantly THE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT, where you decorate your trunk in a fun theme. There are ready-made trunk decorations on Amazon. Please remember there are 3 tabs/sheets to look through for different activities.

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - October 20, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Then Hannah prayed and said:

“My heart rejoices in the Lord;
    in the Lord my horn is lifted high.
My mouth boasts over my enemies,
    for I delight in your deliverance.

“There is no one holy like the Lord;
    there is no one besides you;
    there is no Rock like our God.

1 Samuel 2 2:1-2

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY:

  • Online Bible Study (Zoom link to come)

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

All Saints Day - Friday, October 31, 2025

Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Friday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Fun for kiddos and parents alike!

  • And like every year, there will be saint appearances, and each will tell their story (consider volunteering).

  • Puppy petting zoo is from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. There will also be games, food, fellowship, and of course candy!

  • CLICK HERE TO RSVP so we know how much candy and food to bring. This is a popular event so be sure to RSVP!

  • ALSO CLICK HERE to sign up to assist with supplies, food, games, supervising activities, setting up, or most importantly THE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT, where you decorate your trunk in a fun theme. There are ready-made trunk decorations on Amazon. Please remember there are 3 tabs/sheets to look through for different activities.

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - October 5, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

The Martyrdom of St. Anastasia (Babah 1, 1742 / October 11, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

    • Speaker: Fr. Abram of St. Thomas Church

SATURDAY:

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

All Saints Day - Friday, October 31, 2025

Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Friday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Fun for kiddos and parents alike!

  • And like every year, there will be saint appearances, and each will tell their story (consider volunteering).

  • Puppy petting zoo is from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. There will also be games, food, fellowship, and of course candy!

  • CLICK HERE TO RSVP so we know how much candy and food to bring. This is a popular event so be sure to RSVP!

  • ALSO CLICK HERE to sign up to assist with supplies, food, games, supervising activities, setting up, or most importantly THE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT, where you decorate your trunk in a fun theme. There are ready-made trunk decorations on Amazon. Please remember there are 3 tabs/sheets to look through for different activities.

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - September 29, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

Departure of Jonah the Prophet (Tout 25, 1742 / October 5, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the Lord; And my prayer went up to You, Into Your holy temple.”

Jonah 2:7

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • NO LITURGY (God willing, weekday liturgies will resume next week)

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

    • Speaker: Fr. Jacob Serry of St. Mary’s Church

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (With Fr. Kyrillos Fam)

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

College Bake Sale

A big thank you to those who planned the college bake sale; it was a huge success! Afterwards, the college and young professionals sat with visiting priest (Father Augustine from St. Monica’s church), who had a wonderful talk (available on St. Basil’s YouTube page).

 

All Saints Day - Friday, October 31, 2025

Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.!

  • It will be very fun for the kiddos and parents alike!

  • And like every year, there will be saint appearances, and each will tell their story (consider volunteering!).

  • There will be a puppy petting zoo from 6:30 pm -7:30pm and lots of other fun games, food, fellowship, and of course candy!

  • Please CLICK HERE TO RSVP so we can know how much candy and food to bring for the kiddos! This is a very popular event so be sure to RSVP!

  • ALSO CLICK HERE to sign up to provide some supplies, food, games, volunteers to supervise the games and activities, setting up, and most importantly THE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT where you will decorate your trunk a fun theme. Please take a look at the link. Please remember there are THREE TABS/sheets to look through for different activities.

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - September 22, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“…Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.” Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”

John 8:56-58

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Back-to-School BBQ: 6:00 p.m. (more information below)

WEDNESDAY:

  • NO LITURGY (There will be no weekday liturgies for the next couple of weeks)

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    • Speaker: Mike Hanna from St. Verena and the Three Holy Youth, Orange CA.

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Graduates & College Club Bake Sale and Agape Meal: Immediately After Liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Graduates & College Club Bake Sale

Sunday, September 28 during agape meal (immediately after litrugy)

 
 

Back-to-School BBQ

Calling all college students to join the annual back-to-school BBQ!

  • Tuesday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m.

  • Said Residence: 7834 Esterel Drive, La Jolla

 
 

Congratulations!

Congratulations for the baptism of Lilly! May God grant her a life filled with the grace, guidance and blessings of the Holy Spirit!

 
 

All Saints Day - Friday, October 31, 2025

Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.!

  • It will be very fun for the kiddos and parents alike!

  • And like every year, there will be saint appearances, and each will tell their story (consider volunteering!).

  • There will be a puppy petting zoo from 6:30 pm -7:30pm and lots of other fun games, food, fellowship, and of course candy!

  • Please RSVP so we can know how much candy and food to bring for the kiddos!

More information to follow with a sign-up sheet.

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - September 15, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

The Departure of Moses the Prophet (Tout 8, 1742 / September 18, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

So the Lord said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” But He said, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.”

Exodus 33:17-20

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    • Guest Speaker: Ash Ibrahim

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Annual Financial Update

This Sunday, September 21, 2025, right after the liturgy, Richard (our Treasurer) will be providing our annual financial update. Don’t miss this once-a-year presentation that provides for transparency to our congregation!

 
 

Congratulations!

The last few weeks has been busy with four new members of St. Basil’s church!

  • Elianna (Daughter of Eliah and Annalycia)

  • Mia (Daughter of Andrew and Vivian)

  • Michael (Son of Alex and Merna)

  • Miles (Son of Stephan and Casey)

    God Bless your families with joy and fellowship with the Holy Spirit!

 
 

October 31st - All Saints Day!

Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm!

  • Meet & Greet with Saints

  • Puppy Petting Zoo

  • Food & Fellowship

  • Face Painting

    • Candy

    • Games

    • Church appropriate costumes

    • Fun!

More information to follow with a sign-up sheet!

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - September 8, 2025

BLESSED COPTIC NEW YEAR!

1742 Anno Martyrum

Feast of the Coptic New Year (Tout 1, 1742 / September 11, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them!

Revelation 12:10-12

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • St. Basil Men’s Dinner and Spiritual Discussion (see below): 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • No Liturgy today (Happy Coptic New Year!)

  • Icon Makeup Workshop: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

THURSDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy for the Coptic New Year (Feast of Nayrouz): 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • College Coptic Club meeting: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

    • Guest Speaker: David Seif

SATURDAY:

  • Church Clean-Up: 10:00 a.m. (information below)

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

St. Basil Men’s Dinner and Spiritual Discussion

Join us for this men’s event at St. Basil’s!

  • Tuesday, September 9

  • 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Food, Fellowship and Spiritual Talk!

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events! Last one this summer!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:

  • September 14

The College and Recent Graduates group will be joining this event but with burritos!

 
 

Church Clean-Up Event!

Our annual church clean-up event is Saturday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. If you’re interested in making our church look new, sign up here to volunteer some time or provide supplies. Anyone’s help is welcomed! If you have any questions, please contact Nancy at (818) 419-0312.

LUNCH PROVIDED!

 
 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Elia and Annalycia on their blessed union! May God grant you both a lifetime of love, joy, and harmony in your marriage. Wishing you a journey filled with grace and His eternal blessings.

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - September 1, 2025

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

He remembers His covenant forever,
The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,
The covenant which He made with Abraham,
And His oath to Isaac,
And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute,
To Israel as an everlasting covenant

Psalm 105:8-10

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club meeting: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

    • Guest Speaker: Fr. Michael Maximous

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:

  • September 14

 
 

Diocese Servant Convention - In San Diego!!!

The convention was a great success and was great fun. Some amazing talks were given by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and their graces Bishops Kyrillos and Bishop Basil! God willing, this will be a great annual event!

 
 

St. Basil Men’s Dinner and Spiritual Discussion!

Join us for this Men’s event at St. Basil’s

  • Date: Tuesday, September 9th

  • Time: 7:30 PM -9:00 PM

More information to follow!

 
 

Church Clean-Up Event!

We will be doing our annual church clean-up event on September 13th starting at 10:00 am! If you’re interested in making our church look like new, sign up here! Anyone’s help is welcomed! if you have any questions, please contact Nancy H. at (818) 419-0312.

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - August 25, 2025

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Departure of Micah the Prophet (Mesra 22, 1741 / August 28, 2025)

Click here for a bible study on the Book of Micah!

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly, to love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Iconography Workshop: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (last one this summer)

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club: Bonfire at Mission Beach (5:00 p.m.) See Flyer Below

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 
 

Thank You Bishop Kyrillos!

We had a wonderful blessing with a visit of His Grace Bishop Kyrillos on Sunday!

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:

  • September 14

 
 

College Coptic Club - Back to School Event!

 
 

Diocese Servant Convention - In San Diego!!!

Sheraton San Diego (Aug 30th - Sep 1st)

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - August 11, 2025

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ST. MARY’S FAST (AUG 7-21, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“This is the Great Work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God and to expect temptation to his last breath.”

Abba Anthony

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Iconography Workshop: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

SATURDAY:

  • Annual Fishing Trip: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (arrive at 6:00 a.m - details below)

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Torrey Pines Hike: 4:30 p.m. (details below)

 
 

Congratulations Lara and Leslie!

Congratulations to Lara and Leslie for joining the Coptic Orthodox Church!  God grant them the spiritual success, growth and joy that only our Lord Jesus Christ can provide in the Holy Spirit!

350 AD - Prayer of Serapion of Thmuis (The Sacramentary of Serapion)

God of Powers, the helper of every soul that turns to you, and that comes under the mighty hand of your only-begotten, we invoke you to work in this chrism [oil] a divine and heavenly energy through the divine and unseen powers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in order that they who have been baptized, and who are being anointed with it with the impress of the sign of the saving cross of the only-begotten, by which cross Satan and every opposing power was routed and triumphed over, they also, as being regenerated and renewed through the washing of regeneration, may become partakers of the gift of the Holy Spirit, and being made secure by this seal, may continue steadfast and unmovable, unhurt, ,and inviolate, free from harsh treatment and intrigue, in the franchise of the faith and full knowledge of the truth, awaiting to the end the heavenly hopes of life and eternal promises of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, through whom to you is the glory and strength both now and to all the ages of the ages. Amen. 

1 John 2:20 - But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:

  • August 17

  • September 14

St. Basil’s Annual Fishing Trip - Saturday, August 16th

  • Boat is now full!!! See you next year!

    Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

    • (Arrive at 6:00 AM)

  • Location: Oceanside Sea Center

315 S Harbor Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054 

(Blue Horizon Boat)

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Coptic Iconography

Class is now full! A professional iconographer will lead us in a four-week lesson series.  

  • Series two: August 6 - August 27 

  • Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Except for August 20th which will be moved to August 18th

 
 

His Grace Bishop Kyrillos - Sunday, August 24th

Be sure to come to take his blessing!

Child wishing to be ordained a chanter-deacon in the church? Or a daughter that wishes to be blessed as a deaconess? If interested, contact Fr. Michael and please consider the following:

  • Parents should be committed to bringing the child to church on Sunday and on time.

  • Provide the name of the child to Fr. Michael Maximous (949-378-0350).

  • At a minimum, the child should know the following four hymns in English and/or Coptic. Click Here to practice them in English.

    • Alleluia! This Is The Day…

    • Amen. Amen. Amen. Your Death O Lord…

    • May Their Holy Blessings…

    • As It Was…

  • Come to vespers on 08/23/25 to be tested after Vespers

 
 

Diocese Servant Convention - In San Diego!!!

Sheraton San Diego (Aug 30th - Sep 1st)

  • The first 100 adults will receive a discount of $65 per adult, if you use the code EARLY160

  • After the first 100 adults register, we will still offer an optional discount of $35 per adult, if you use the code SAVE190

  • Because we live in San Diego, we may only need to register for the talks and activities. (no hotel costs needed)

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - August 4, 2025

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ST. MARY’S FAST (AUG 7-21, 2025)

The Departure of St. Mary Magdalene (Abib 28, 1741 / August 4, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.

Luke 24:9-12

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Iconography Workshop: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

THURSDAY:

  • Start of St. Mary’s Fast (Aug 7-21)

SATURDAY:

  • Daughters of St. Katherine Women’s Day: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (St. Paul in Irvine)

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:

  • August 17

  • September 14

St. Basil’s Annual Fishing Trip - Saturday, August 16th

  • Boat is now full!!! See you next year!

    Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

    • (Arrive at 6:00 AM)

  • Location: Oceanside Sea Center

315 S Harbor Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054 

(Blue Horizon Boat)

`

 
 

Coptic Iconography

Class is now full! Join us in creating your very own icon!  A professional iconographer will lead us in a four-week lesson series.  

  • Series two: August 6 - August 27 

  • Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Except for August 20th which will be moved to August 18th

 
 

His Grace Bishop Kyrillos - Sunday, August 24th

Be sure to come to take his blessing!

Child wishing to be ordained a chanter-deacon in the church? Or a daughter that wishes to be blessed as a deaconess?

  • At least 6 or 7 years old

  • Able to stand by him/herself in a focused manner

  • Contact Fr. Michael!

 
 

Diocese Servant Convention - In San Diego!!!

Sheraton San Diego (Aug 30th - Sep 1st)

  • The first 100 adults will receive a discount of $65 per adult, if you use the code EARLY160

  • After the first 100 adults register, we will still offer an optional discount of $35 per adult, if you use the code SAVE190

  • Because we live in San Diego, we may only need to register for the talks and activities. (no hotel costs needed)

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - August 4, 2025

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Departure of St. Mary Magdalene (Abib 28, 1741 / August 4, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.

Luke 24:9-12

 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Icon Workshop: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

THURSDAY:

  • St. Mary’s Fast (Aug. 7 - Aug. 21)

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:

  • August 17

  • September 14

St. Basil’s Annual Fishing Trip - Saturday, August 16th

  • 3/4 day fishing from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Oceanside Sea Center

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Coptic Iconography

Join us in creating your very own icon!  A professional iconographer will lead us in a four-week lesson series.  

  • Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

  • Minimum age: 13 (or younger with permission and with parent involvement)

  • Series 1: Completed (Icon of Christ)

  • Series 2: August 6 - August 27 (icon of St. Mary the Theotokos)

  • Estimated cost: $150/person (includes iconographer instructor and materials costs) 

    • Registration fee: $75 (Church will pay half!!)

    • If you can pay the $150, please do :)

  • Registration link: Stbasil.net/store

Limit: 10 painters per series so register today!

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

Weekly Update - July 21, 2025

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PEACE AND GRACE

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be [b]perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

James 1:2-8

 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

WEDNESDAY:

  • NO DIVINE LITURGY

  • Icon Workshop: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    • With Iconographer Joseph Metz (see below)

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Special College/Recent Graduate Meeting: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (see below)

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

College and Recent Graduate Meeting!

Continuing our series with the various servant leads in our parish church, this week we will hear from our treasurer! He will speak to us about the challenges of managing a parish’s finances and will also show that God is present in this service too!

The goal for these series of talks is to expose the college and recent graduates to the various services and how this service brings you closer to Christ! These talks will allow for:

  • A Deeper understanding of church ministry (in this case, church finance) through the lens of personal testimony of the servant leads

  • Emerging leaders gain practical and spiritual insight into various areas of service including some of the challenges. They don’t happen automatically!

  • Opportunity for ongoing mentorship or shadowing in specific departments

  • Fosters ownership of the church’s mission in the rising generation

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:

  • August 17

  • September 14

St. Basil’s Annual Fishing Trip - Saturday, August 16th

  • 3/4 day fishing from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Oceanside Sea Center

 
 

Coptic Iconography

Join us in creating your very own icon!  A professional iconographer will lead us in a four-week lesson series.  

  • Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

  • Minimum age: 13 (or younger with permission and with parent involvement)

  • Series 1: Sold Out!

  • Series 2: August 6 - August 27 

  • Estimated cost: $150/person (includes iconographer instructor and materials costs) 

    • Registration fee: $75 (Church will pay half!!)

    • If you can pay the $150, please do :)

  • Registration link: Stbasil.net/store

Limit: 10 painters per series so register today!

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. for baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

  • Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox prayer and spiritual life, and Church traditions. Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or frmichael@stbasil.net.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us.