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PEACE AND GRACE!
Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple, celebrated 3 Kiahk/12 December
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Just as the most bitter medicine drives out poisonous things, so prayer joined to fasting drives evil thoughts away."
-Amma Syncletica
FOR YOUR EDIFICATION
Living the Nativity in Our Little Churches by Elissa Bjeletich
SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK
Friday: Kiahk Praises & Church Decorating!: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
ST. BASIL'S SECOND ANNUAL RETREAT
Our second annual family retreat is officially scheduled for January 12th through 14th! It will be at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, CA! If you missed it last year, don't make the mistake again. Sign up here! FAQ here
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our family at St. Basil's would like to congratulate Leikun and Selam on the baptism of their son, Sawerus! We would also like to congratulate Dr. Maryan Rizk on successfully completing her PhD!
DECORATE OUR CHURCH
This Friday we will begin decorating the church during Kiahk praises. Can’t make it? Just bring a decoration for the church on Sunday to prepare it for Christmas. Ornaments, wreaths, and garland are always welcome!
FATHER DANIEL HABIB VISIT
Father Daniel Habib will be visiting our church and staying in San Diego December 23rd through January 1st. To schedule time for a visitation or to speak with him, please email him.
NATIVITY FAST
November 25th marked the first day of the "Little Fast," also known as the Nativity Fast. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. I encourage each of you to take the discipline seriously and to consult with your spiritual father for an appropriate prescription for your fasting period, as well as what spiritual disciplines to partake of during this blessed time. May the Lord bless this fast for all of us and let it be a source of fruit to all of us. -Abouna Antony
ANNOUNCEMENTS, VISITATIONS & CONFESSIONS
Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared amongst our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him or approach him after the Liturgy on Sunday.
FOOD & CLEAN-UP
To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays, please fill in the weekly spreadsheet available HERE. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.