Weekly Update - October 21, 2024

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Martyrdom of St. Matthew the Evangelist (Oct 22, 2024 / Baba 12, 1741)

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.”

Matthew 18:15

 
 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (online)

TUESDAY:

  • Ladies Fellowship Night: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (see details below)

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (Speaker: Fr. Michael Maximous)

SATURDAY:

  • Bible Study: 5:45p.m. - 6:45 p.m. (The Epistles of St. Ignatius of Antioch)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • ACTS Annual Gala Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Torrance, CA - details below)

MONDAY:

  • Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (online)

 
 

St. Basil’s Bible Study

This week we will review the First Epistle of Peter by Dr. Erene Hanna! We will not have it in person this week but it will be prerecorded and posted on YouTube. If you have questions on this epistle, post it in the chat!

 
 

Ladies Fellowship Night - Tuesday, October 22nd

The blessed servant of God Samira Doherty was a holy woman who lived close to St. Pope Kyrillos VI when he was patriarch in the 1960s. God gifted her with many virtues and experiences, and she transformed the lives of many around her. The virtue of the Fear of the Lord helps us to unlock one of the important foundations in her spiritual life. Join us as we explore this virtue in a modern day servant who lived in Southern California!

Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Topic: Tunt Samira and the Virtue of the Fear of the Lord

Speaker: Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim - St. Paul’s American Coptic Orthodox Church

RSVP & Potluck Meal: Please RSVP let us know if you can bring a dish!

 
 

October 31 | All-Saints Day! |

Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm! This year, we will have a carnival theme with games and prizes! There will also be a puppy petting zoo from 6:30 pm -7:30pm and lots of other fun games, food, fellowship, and of course candy! It will be very fun for the kiddos and parents alike! And like every year, there will be saint appearances, and each will tell their story (consider volunteering!). Please RSVP so we can know how much candy to bring for the kiddos!

 
 

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:

  1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

  2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

  3. 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


 
 
 

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