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PEACE AND GRACE
Commemoration of the Departure of Jonah, the Great Prophet (October 5 / Tout 25)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
And he said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will become calm for you. For I know that this great tempest is because of me.”
Jonah 1:12
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Tuesday:
11th Hour Agpeya Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
Wednesday:
Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
11th Hour Agpeya Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
Thursday:
Basic Biblical Hebrew Class: 6:30 p.m. (see details below)
11th Hour Agpeya Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
San Diego Collegiate Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m. (dinner) & 8:00 p.m. Meeting
Friday:
Women’s Spiritual Fellowship Night: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (see below)
Youth Hymn Online Meeting: 7:00 p.m. (Contact Mariam G. for the Zoom link: 562-456-6067)
11th Hour Agpeya Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
Saturday:
Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Sunday:
Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (followed by in-person Sunday School)
Monday:
11th Hour Agpeya Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)
SAN DIEGO COLLEGIATE COPTIC CLUB MEETING
If you are in your undergraduate or graduate college studies, join us at 7:30 PM Thursday nights for dinner, A spiritual discussion with various guest speakers, and fellowship! Contact Bishoy Said at (559) 280-2224 for more information!
HIGH SCHOOL AND JR. HIGH SCHOOL SPIRITUAL DAY!
The High School and Junior High School classes had a wonderful time on Saturday with an educational liturgy, food, a bible study and fund at the bowling alley! It is rumored that the servants had more fun than the children at the bowling alley! Look for more Sunday School fun days with the servants!
OCT 8 || WOMEN’S SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
Ladies mark your calendars for another Women’s Spiritual Fellowship Night on October 8th, at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP by clicking here: http://evite.me/vzc8va3FHz
IMPORTANT || COVID-19 UPDATE AND PROTOCOLS
Covid Infection numbers continue to be high especially with the new variant. Our prayers are with those who have tested positive for the virus and those on the front lines caring for the sick. We know as Christians that we should not conduct ourselves in fear or lack of faith. However, we should also act rationally and with sensitivity towards others.
For the safety of yourself and those around PLEASE, be mindful of the following:
Please wear a mask at church to protect the younger members of our congregation who have not been vaccinated.
If you have been in contact with anyone that has been infected and/or tested positive, even if no symptoms are observed, kindly do not come to any of the church services until you have tested negative.
If you, or anyone you know, have attended church services and have tested positive for the virus a few days later, please inform Fr. Michael who will let those who attended the same services know so they they can also be tested. Identities will be kept confidential. Please see above regarding attendance at church services.
Also, we will be streaming once more downstairs for those who feel more comfortable with greater social distancing.
Please let Fr. Michael know if there are any questions.
949-378-0350
PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES
Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. 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.
COPTIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community.
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.