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PEACE AND GRACE
Commemoration of the Crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (April 3/ Baramhat 25)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison."
1 Peter 3:18-19
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Tuesday
Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Deadline to sign up for Orphanage Trip (details below)
Thursday:
College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday:
Lent Series (Apostolic Fathers-See Below): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
GYP Lenten Retreat (details below)
Saturday:
Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
GYP Lenten Retreat (details below)
Sunday:
Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.
GYP Lenten Retreat (details below)
Monday:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)
Lent Series Friday Nights- The Apostolic Fathers
Join us Friday nights during lent as we explore the world and spiritually enriching writings of the first and second century Christians through the eyes of the Apostolic Fathers. Click Here to learn more! See you Friday!
Holy Week 2023 Schedule
St. Basil's Easter 2023 Picnic!
Mark your calanders for the annual Easter Picnic!
Date & Time: Sunday, April 23, 2022 (Noon to 4:00PM)
Location: Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park (Picnic Shelters) - 4260 Carmel Center Rd., San Diego, 92130
Come join us immediately after the liturgy for fellowship, food and fun. The children will have a bounce-house, an easter egg hunt and other fun activities! Food is provided! Please RSVP so we have enough for everyone: Click Here to RSVP
DIOCESE EVENTS
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!
May 6, 2023 | Mexico Orphanage Trip!
The anticipated trip to the orphanage in Mexico is now scheduled for May 6th! Though not a St. Basil function, many Coptic Orthodox Christians in San Diego from all three churches, have participated in this event and have found it to be very fulfilling. Below is some information if you are interested:
· Departure Date and Time: May 6th, bus will leave at 7:00AM
· Destination: the Orphanage is located in Las Salinas, just south of Tijuana
· Partnering Organization: Serving Orphans and Widows (SOW)
· Questions on where to drop off donations and pick up location, contact Shady Rezkalla at (858) 945-5912
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 of Alexandria,
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 FrMichael@stbasil.net
PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!
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. 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.