Weekly Update - September 25, 2023
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PEACE AND GRACE
The Feast of the Consecration of the Church of the Honorable Cross (September 28, 2023/ Tout 17, 1739)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
'“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one.”
John 10:27-30
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Monday:
Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)
Wednesday:
No Liturgy
Thursday
Divine Liturgy: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Feast of the Cross)
Friday:
Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday:
Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Midnight Praise 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday:
(NEW TIME) Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday School and Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy
Monday:
Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)
Congratulations Melissa and Elias!
Congratulations to Melissa (Mary) Murillo for being anointed into the Coptic Orthodox Church! Also congratulations to Monika and Uzziel Rodes for the baptism of their son Elias (Basil) Rodas! God bless your journey with our Lord Jesus Christ to a deep spiritual life through the guidance of the Holy Spirit!
NEW TIME FOR THE SUNDAY LITURGY!
Starting this Sunday, October 1st, we will be starting the Divine Liturgy at 8:00 am (not 8:30 am). Therefore, we will finish earlier at 11:00 am! This will allow for an additional 30 minutes of hymn instruction for the youth in the church prior to attending Sunday School which will finish at the same time (around 1pm). Be sure your children attend these beneficial sessions!
St. Basil’s Bible Study: Friday Nights (7-8:30pm)
Continuing our review of the profound Old Testament books called “the Minor Prophets”, this week we will discuss the Book of Zephaniah. This small but powerful book is only four chapters long but illustrates God’s love and care for His people.
Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm
AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY!
Hello St. Basil’s family! We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!
You can help in the following ways:
Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).
Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.
Hall clean up following the Agape meal.
Please CLICK HERE to sign up.
We also need help with coffee so please sign up!
God bless your efforts!
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.
DIOCESE EVENTS
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 and visit our Welcome Portal.
FAMILY HOME VISITS
Father Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit!
Phone: 949-378-0350
Email: FrMichael@stbasil.net
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.