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PEACE AND GRACE!
Commemoration of the The Feast of Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor (August 19 / Mesra 13)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"If you happen to fall into temptation, do not let the guilt of sin be an obstacle to prayer. If you cease praying till you repent, you will never repent, for prayer is the door to genuine repentance."
+Saint Kyrillos VI
SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK
Monday:
Feast of Holy Transfiguration
Wednesday:
Morning Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Vigil for St. Mary: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday:
Feast of St. Mary Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Women’s Book Club: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Mexico Orphanage Trip (details on departure and arrival time to follow.
Children’s Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6.p.m.
Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB || THIS WEEK ON THURSDAY
Come join us on Thursday at 7:00 pm for the review of the last chapter of “The Jewel of Heaven and The Beacon of Monasticism”. The remarkable spiritual biography of our blessed Mother, Tamav (a Coptic word for “my mother’) Erene makes us bow before this great spirit that shone among us. She has a clear mission assigned from heaven. With faithfulness and tremendous struggle, she carried it on her shoulders, and offered it fully on the altar for Divine Love. For this and for all that her pure hands accomplished throughout her shining life, the Lord crowned her with glory.
Please consider bringing a dish for our potluck.
ST. MARY’S FAST
August 7 marked the start of the Fast of St. Mary. This is a two-week fast (fish permitted) that helps prepare us for the Feast of the Assumption on August 22. Please join as for a Vigil on Wednesday evening and/or a morning Liturgy on Thursday, if you can.
St. Mary is the greatest woman that ever lived. She was chosen by the Father to bear His Only-Begotten Son, gave birth to the Savior of the world, and was the first person in history to receive Christ as her Savior. Consequently, she is our model of obedience and submission; of purity and holiness; of humility and royalty. Read more here.
AUGUST 24 || MEXICO ORPHANAGE TRIP
It’s finally here!! You’ve been asking and so have they! The kids in Mexico would like us to visit them again to play on August 24th!! We will be visiting the first orphanage we went to in Playas de Tijuana! More details to come! Space is limited! If you haven’t done so, please enter your information on the sign up sheet.
It takes a village to make this trip a success. Your home cleaning supplies/toiletries and clothing donations are appreciated even if you can’t join us to play! If you’d like to send clothing donations, please wash and neatly package lightly used items before bringing them to the donation area in the back corner of the church garage.
SEPTEMBER 20-22 || COLLEGE YOUTH CONVENTION
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
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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.