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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of the The Departure of Joel the Prophet (November 1 / Baba 21)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.”

1 Corinthians 13:12

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Morning Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Coptic Club Talk: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Thursday:

Movie Night: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday:

Graduates & Young Professionals Convention (Marriott La Jolla)

Saturday:

Graduates & Young Professionals Convention (Marriott La Jolla)

Children’s Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Preparation for Baptism (Catuchemen) Class: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

Graduates & Young Professionals Convention (Marriott La Jolla)

OCTOBER 30 || COPTIC CLUB TALK WITH BISHOP KYRILLOS

For this week’s collegiate Coptic Club talk, we will be having the wonderful Bishop Kyrillos come speak to us. If you are attending college, don’t miss out on this amazing blessing! Bring your friends, and yes, there will be food! The talk starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at St. Basil’s.

OCTOBER 31 || MOVIE NIGHT

Please join us for a fun family event this coming Thursday. We will meet at church at 5:30 p.m. for dinner, followed by the movie The Lion King, starting at 6:00 p.m. Kids will receive some candy after the movie.

NOVEMBER 2 || PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATUCHEMEN) CLASSES

Come join us on Saturday nights at 6:30 PM (after the Vespers Prayers) for Baptism preparation classes. These classes are for those interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church, for those recently baptized (within the last few years), or simply for anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith. 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.

NOVEMBER 1-3 || GRADUATES & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONVENTION

Please save the date and register for the upcoming Fall 2019 Convention for Graduates and Young Professionals. We are excited to offer a special San Diego Rate only: Use SDLOCAL19FALL to register!

NOVEMBER 16 || YOUTH MONASTERY TRIP

Junior High and High school youth should save the date for the next monastery trip on November 16, 2019. Details to follow closer to the date.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Abouna Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit.

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com

HELP WITH AMAZON SMILE

If you are looking into other ways to support our church, the AmazonSmile Foundation offers an easy way to give while browsing the Amazon shop. It will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases, at no cost to you. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com (you may want to add a bookmark to make it easier to return). You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on the product detail pages. If you already own an Amazon account you can use the same account for AmazonSmile. On your first visit, please select “Saint Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church” as your charity of choice. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation for our church. Thank you so much for your love and support.

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. 

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please sign up through the links below. For questions please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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.