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PEACE AND GRACE
Commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Great Saint Anba Moses the Black (July 1 / Paona 24)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. And he said to them, ‘Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics. And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.’”
Luke 9:1-5
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Tuesday:
Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
Men’s Meeting: 7:00 p.m. (Click here for more information)
Wednesday:
Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
Thursday:
Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
Friday:
Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
Youth Hymn Online Meeting: 7:00 p.m. (Contact Mariam G. for the zoom link: (562) 456-6067)
Sunday:
Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday:
Vespers Prayer: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (join Zoom here)
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)
CONGRATULATIONS TO DANNY AND JESSICA GHARBAWY!
Congratulations to Danny and Jessica for the baptism of their daughter Rachel “Demiana” Gharbawy on Saturday, June 26, 2021! God bless your lives with the work of the Holy Spirit and continuous newness of life in Jesus Christ.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP NIGHT!
Join us on Friday, July 9th at 6:00 PM for a wonderful night of fun, fellowship and spirituality! There will also be a craft with something precious you can take home! Please RSVP by clicking here.
MEN’S BOOK-STUDY MEETING
Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. and book review meeting will start at 7:30/7:45 p.m. Click here to find out more information:
IN-PERSON SUNDAY SCHOOL
Just a reminder, Sunday school is now in-person after the Liturgy on Sunday for all ages! Please try to bring your children and the whole family to attend!
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
LEARN BASIC BIBLICAL HEBREW AT ST. BASIL’S!
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.