Weekly Update - July 29, 2024
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Peace and Grace
Martyrdom of St. Marina of Antioch (July 30, 2024 / Abib 23, 1740)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
For I know that the Lord is great, and our Lord is above all gods.
Psalm 135:5
SERVICES THIS WEEK
TUESDAY:
No Youth Camp: testing on Saturday
Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
FRIDAY:
Bible Study (Zoom Only This Week): 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The 11th Hour Agpeya Psalms
(Click Here to join Zoom at 7:30pm or join us at church in person!)
SATURDAY:
Summer Youth Camp Testing! 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 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.
Agape Meal after the liturgy
Beginner & Intermediate Hymn Classes: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday School: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MONDAY:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (online)
Condolences
Our deepest sympathies to Silvia Guirguis (wife of Sameh Guirguis) for the passing of her mother, Samia Saleh. May our ever-victorious Lord Jesus Christ repose her soul in the paradise of joy and grant the family peace and every assurance. Christ is Risen!
Summer Youth Camp (KG - 5th Grade)
The Summer Youth Program is coming to an end! Testing will be this Saturday so be sure to bring your children!
Saturday, August 3, 2024 (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Outdoor Fellowship Activities (Next One: 7/21/24)
Join us as we enjoy San Diego’s beautiful outdoor natural amenities! All are welcome to attend walks, hikes, parks, and fishing events as outlined below. This is a healthy and fun way to enjoy the picturesque scenery of San Diego’s Ocean beaches, trails and hills! You will not be disappointed!
Next Event at is the annual fishing trip on our own chartered boat! See below for details. Only a few tickets left!!
St. Basil’s Bible Study: Friday Nights
This week, we will discuss the beautiful and reassuring psalms of the 11th Hour of the Coptic Prayer Book of Hours (Agpeya), Read them ahead of the meeting and come to share your thoughts (the bible study didn’t happen last week so this talk will happen this week).
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!
St. Basil’s Outdoor Fellowship Event! Only a few tickets left!!
Fishing on our own private chartered boat!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 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.
Click here to purchase an Adult ticket: $150 (includes: permit, rod rental, bait, tip, and help on the boat from professionals)
Click here to purchase a Child (8-10) ticket: $125 (share rod with parent)
No children under 8 please.
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. Also, if you wish to come but the price is too expense, please see Fr. Michael privately.
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!
DIOCESE NEWS, EVENTS, TRIPS & PROGRAMS
Interested in Missionary Trips?
Click here for many opportunities!!!
Letters From the North American Bishops
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with the North American bishops, have issued a couple letters regarding the assassination attempt on President Trump and also the unfortunate display at the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympics. Click on the links to read!
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