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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Departure of Moses the Prophet (Sep 18 / Tout 8)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Let my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, as raindrops on the tender herb, and as showers on the grass.”

Deuteronomy 32:2

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

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

Book Club: 7:45 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 (Feast of Nayrouz):

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)

SEP 15 || BOOK CLUB STARTING THIS TUESDAY!

Join us for a review of “Preserve Them, O Lord.”  This marriage enrichment book includes:

• A guide for Orthodox couples in developing marital unity and enrichment,

• premarital counseling for engaged couples;

• marriage enrichment for those who are already married;

• the development of an Orthodox understanding of marriage.                           

“Preserve Them, O Lord” is an excellent resource you will need for marriage and family life enrichment. It gives you insightful guidance, supplemented by

• workbook exercises that help you understand yourself and your partner;

• over 70 pages of supplemental readings on topics both spiritual and practical;

• quotes from Scripture, the Fathers,

• and the wedding liturgy illuminating the patristic view of love, intimacy, and marriage.

Click here for the textbook and join us this Tuesday at 7:45 PM!

SEP 21 || 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 .

TAKE YOUR FREE SENIOR PHOTO AND CAREER HEAD SHOT

Volunteers from our church are offering to take FREE senior photos and career headshots. We're hosting two event dates to choose from and welcome our church community to sign up for an indoor or outdoor photography session. Please see the information in the flyer (see below/attached). For more information about these photoshoots brought to you by San Diego Community Care (SDCC), please contact Sam Soloman at (858) 480-1726. 

PROFESSIONAL MENTORS NEEDED

We are seeking professional mentors to help rising professionals as well as those in career transition. Your savvy, insights, and advice can go a long way to help someone navigating their career path.

We are also happy to announce that more than 35 community members have joined the group so far. Please consider joining and encouraging others to do so. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13891157/

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.