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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the the holy Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Sep 3 / Mesra 28)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"But concerning the dead, that they rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the burning bush passage, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living. You are therefore greatly [a]mistaken."

Mark 12:26-27

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (online)

Wednesday: 

Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (online)

Thursday:

Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (online)

Friday:

Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (online)

Sunday: 

Outdoor Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (registration required)

Sunday School: 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. (online)

Monday:

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

Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (online)

WELCOME CATHERINE!

Congratulations to Mireille and Michael Mousa for the baptism of their daughter Catherine! God bless their family with the presence of the Holy Spirit and continuous renewal in Jesus Christ.

SEPTEMBER 5 || PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 6:30 PM for Baptism preparation classes. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

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.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com .

UPDATE || LINKDEDIN GROUP FOR SAN DIEGO

We recently updated our LinkedIn group's name to Christan Orthodox Professional Talent Network of San Diego. The name update is intended to be more inclusive and representative of the group membership. The acronym is a small nod to its base. 

Over 30 members have joined so far and we're interested in growing the group further. If you haven't yet, please consider joining and encouraging others to do so. As part of the network, you may be of help to fellow members who are in job transition and could use your insights to navigate their next career steps.

This could be a great service to other members of our community. On the horizon, we hope to establish mentorship between members. For more info about the network, mentoring, or career coaching, please contact Sam Soloman at sam@samsoloman.com.

COVID-19 HARDSHIP

If you or anyone you know is suffering from hardships related to this virus, or any distress at all, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com.

Additionally, the servants of St. Basil have put together a list of spiritual, financial, educational, and employment resources that you may find helpful during the COVID-19. We hope that it is helpful. You can download the PDF here.

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

During these unique circumstances, Fr. Michael will be visiting families at home virtually through Zoom!  Please reach out to Fr. Michael directly to schedule an e-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.