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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of the Martyrdom of St. Matthias, the Apostle (March 17 / Baramhat 8)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.”

Proverbs 3:7

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Monday:

Liturgy: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 

Liturgy: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Friday:

Liturgy: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday:

Vespers: 6:00 p.m.

Baptism Preparation Class: 6:45 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

UPDATED LITURGY SCHEDULE

Our updated schedule for our Liturgies is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm with the aim to reduce a larger gathering on Sunday. Currently, the limit for gatherings is 50, so please try to attend these weekly Liturgies, if you can. We will also have video streaming downstairs to keep the church area under 50. We will make adjustments as necessary and as new information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and prayers as we all face this unprecedented challenge the corona virus is causing in our society. By the Grace of God, this challenge will be overcome and things will settle down, God willing.

MARCH 21 || 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.

CANCELLATION || GRADUATES & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 11TH ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT

In recent weeks, the world has witnessed the global spread of the COVID-19 virus. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the GYP Committee, with the guidance of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, will regretfully cancel the upcoming GYP Lenten Retreat.

We are saddened that we will not have Lenten Retreat this year, however we must keep in mind that we each have a civic duty and responsibility to our community to do what is best for everyone’s safety and health. God willing, we plan on hosting a spiritual day in the near future.

For those who have registered and paid, please allow 5-7 business days to receive a refund of your payment.

Thank you for your understanding in these extraordinary times. We pray you have a blessed Lent and remain in good health.

APRIL 11 || ANNUAL LIVING PASCHA STORY

April 11th will be our annual Living Pascha Story. It will include palm weaving and stations to learn about the Resurrection along with a live donkey and pony.

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.

NEW || ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out:

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.