Weekly Update - January 22, 2024
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PEACE AND GRACE
The Commemoration of the Miracle at Cana of Galilee (January 22, 2024 / Toba 13, 1740)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
You have put gladness in my heart,
More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.Psalm 4:7-8
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Monday:
Happy Feast of the Wedding of Cana of Galilee!
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)
Tuesday:
Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
College Women’s Book Club: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday:
College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (Social event at St. Basil’s)
Friday:
Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Book of Amos)
Saturday:
Saturday Youth Camp:
Elementary School Bible Study & Activities: 5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m.
Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Midnight Praises 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy
Beginner & Intermediate Hymn Classes: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lasagna Love - Supporting Local Families!
We will be gathering together after church on 1/26 from 1-4PM to make lasagnas, brownies, and cookies to send to the Rachel's Women's Shelter downtown (https://ccdsd.org/homeless-womens-services/). There is a sign up sheet for supplies/ingredients and those who are interested in just cooking/baking (no experience required!) here.
This opportunity is organized by a group called Lasagna Love that arranges to feed 3-4 different shelters every month, so it's a recurring opportunity for us, if we want to take it on. We hope that we can support local families in need by making and delivering lasagnas to those in your town and nearby, as many and/or as often as we can.
Please reach out to Erene Hanna (562-619-4595 or erenepasi@gmail.com) or Fr. Michael if you want to get involved or if you have any questions!
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 Amos!
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
INTERESTED IN MISSIONARY TRIPS?
Click here for many opportunities!!!
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
St. Basil’s YouTube Channel
Have you subscribed to St. Basil’s YouTube Channel yet? if not, do so soon! Check out liturgies, important talks and more is to come!
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.