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PEACE AND GRACE
The Departure of St. Athanasius the Apostolic the 20th. Pope of Alexandria (May 15, 2024 / Bashons 7, 1740)
“Let us look at the very tradition, teaching, and faith of the Universal Church from the beginning, which the Lord gave, the Apostles preached, and the Fathers kept. Upon this the Church is founded...”
— (St. Athanasius - 361 AD - Letter to Serapion on the Holy Spirit)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Hebrews 5:12-14
SERVICES THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
THURSDAY:
NO College Coptic Club Meeting: SD Coptic Club Beach Day! La Jolla Shores (7 pm - games, s’mores, food and more!)
FRIDAY:
Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Click Here to join Zoom at 7:30pm)
SATURDAY:
Easter Picnic: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park - Details below)
Saturday Youth Camp: (No Camp this week because of the picnic)
Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy (Mother’s Day!)
Beginner & Intermediate Hymn Classes: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MONDAY:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)
Condolences
Our condolences to Leikun Araya for the passing of his father, Tesfamicael, on Monday. God repose his soul in the paradise of joy and grant His comfort and assurance to the family. Christ is Risen!
St. Basil's Easter 2024 Picnic!
Mark your calanders for the annual Easter Picnic!
Date & Time: Saturday, May 18, 2024 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
Location: Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park (Picnic Shelters) - 4260 Carmel Center Rd., San Diego, 92130
Come join us for fellowship, food and fun. The children will have a bounce-house, an easter egg hunt and other fun activities (and the adults will have fun too)! Food is provided! Please RSVP so we have enough for everyone!
St. Basil’s Bible Study: Friday Nights (7-8:30pm)
This week, we will review St. Paul’s Epistle to Philemon. This one-chapter epistle written from while he was in prison is powerful and inspiring! Read it ahead of the meeting and come to share your thoughts.
Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Also, on Zoom and YouTube for those who can’t make it to church at 7:30 pm!
Fellowship Event - Saturday August 10, 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDERS! St. Basil’s has chartered a boat to go FISHING for our next Fellowship Event on August 10th! Tickets are limited as there is only room for 30 people. Children ages 8-10 should share a rod with their parent.
Adult: $150 (includes: permit, rod rental, bait, tip, and help on the boat from professionals)
Child (8-10): $125
A link to purchase tickets will be provided soon
St. Basil’s is subsidizing a portion of the cost to allow tickets to be more affordable. If you wish to support this event above the ticket price, please click here
If you are not a member of St. Basil’s, and would like to come, please wait until August 3rd to purchase tickets!
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?
Click here for many opportunities!!!
St. Paul’s the Apostle Retreat (Men only). Click the link above to register!
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.