Weekly Update - Apr 1, 2024
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PEACE AND GRACE
The Commemoration of the Life giving Annunciation (April 7, 2024 / Baramhat 29, 1740)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.”
1 John 1:5-7
SERVICES THIS WEEK
MONDAY:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)
TUESDAY:
Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Women’s Book Club: 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (On Zoom Only-Click to Join)
WEDNESDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
THURSDAY:
College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Mikel Abdelnour-St. Mary & St. Verena)
FRIDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Lent Bible Study Series: Lamentations of Jeremiah (Ch. 3): 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (On Zoom Only-Click to Join)
SATURDAY:
Saturday Youth Camp:
Elementary School Bible Study & Activities: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. (Feast of the Annunciation)
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.
LENT BIBLE STUDY SERIES
The suffering of Christ was a pivotal point in human history. Before His passion, the Old Testament era looked forward to it (even groaned for it) with the hope of Salvation. in the New Testament era of Grace, we look back at it to find inspiration, strength and power! Join us to explore the vivid symbols, types of our Lord’s suffering, the Cross and Resurrection as illustrated in the Old Testament.
Meetings will be from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Friday (except for the last meeting on Thursday) from March 18th to April 25th and ONLY on zoom/YouTube. There will be special and amazing guest speakers as well!
Click Here to join Zoom at 7:30 pm
Women’s Book Club!
On Zoom Only-Click to Join at 8:30 p.m.
This lent, we will be reviewing and discussing “When You Fast: The Why and How of Christian Self-Discipline”.
Our first meeting, God willing, will be on Tuesday, April 2nd at 8:30 p.m. on Zoom only. That will give us time this week to read the introduction and part I. Please read pages 7-30.
The simple format for this meeting will be to share our thoughts together and will not led with presentation. So please read and come with some thoughts and parts you like 😊🥰.
We will have some extra copies of the book at Church but if you want it early, please click here to order.
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 NEWS, EVENTS, TRIPS & PROGRAMS
INTERESTED IN MISSIONARY TRIPS?
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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.