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PEACE AND GRACE!
Commemoration of the Martyrdom of St. Barnabas, One of the Seventy Apostle (December 31/ Kiahk 21)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
James 1:17
SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK
Wednesday:
New Year’s Day Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.
FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday:
Nativity Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Children’s Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
NATIVITY FAST
November 26th marked the beginning of the fast of the Nativity (the Advent) in our Coptic Church. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. You are encouraged 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. For more information on how and why we fast before nativity, click here.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
St. Basil wishes you a happy new year full of God’s blessings and spiritual growth.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
2 Corinthians 5:17
January 1|| LITURGY STARTS AT 8 AM
Please remember that the regularly scheduled Wednesday liturgy will be at 8:00 a.m. (NOT 6:00 a.m.) for New Year’s Day.
JANUARY 3 || THE NATIVITY SERIES
We excitedly announce our second annual spiritual speaker series. This series of 4 talks examines different perspectives of the Incarnation of Christ and the importance in our lives. Join us on this spiritual journey ending this Friday with Father Joseph Boules at 7:00 p.m. at St. Basil. Food will be served!
JANUARY 12 ||| ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PICNIC
JANUARY 25 || PREMARITAL COURSE
FAMILY HOME VISITS
Father 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.