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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of the Departure of St. Zechariah, the Prophet (February 23 / Amshir 15)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

1 Peter 4:8

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Ladies Book Club: 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 

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

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

ACTS Information Session: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (online)

Friday:

ACTS Information Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (online)

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m.

Baptism Preparation Class: 6:45 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Aiden and Laila on your baptism.  God grant you the blessings and joy from heaven that only He can give!

FEBRUARY 18 || LADIES BOOK CLUB

Come join us on Tuesdays for fellowship. The women’s group will meet this Tuesday, February 18th at St. Basil’s. A fellowship meal will start at 7:00 p.m. and the discussion will begin at 7:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 22 || PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATUCHEMEN) CLASSES

Come join us on Saturday nights at 6:45 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.

FEBRUARY 19 & 21 || ACTS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Interested in ACTS’s programs? Have questions? ACTS would like to invite you to learn more about them and their programs by attending an online information session on one of the following dates:

• Wednesday, February 19th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PST

• Friday, February 21st from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST

Highlights of their online information session will include learning about the certificate and master’s programs, admissions requirements, examining program curriculum, and more. Hear from faculty and admissions representatives about this flexible and affordable program.

Register here.

MARCH 27-29 || GRADUATES & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 11TH ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT

DONATION LETTERS ARE READY

Donation letters are ready in time for tax season. If you would like your donation letter to be sent to you, please reach out via email to info@stbasil.net.

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.