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PEACE AND GRACE
Nativity Fast: November 15, 2024 through January 6, 2025
The Departure of St. Samuel the Confessor (Dec 17, 2024 / Kiahk 8, 1741)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.Proverbs 15:1
SERVICES THIS WEEK
MONDAY:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (online)
TUESDAY:
Christmas Women’s Fellowship Night 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
With Ornament Gift Exchange, spiritual talk and food!
WEDNESDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
SATURDAY:
Saturday Youth Camp (Junior High School youth and below): 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, Activities and Hymn Classes
Bible Study: 5:45p.m. - 6:45 p.m. (Book of Micah)
Join us at church or Click Here to join Zoom at 5:45 p.m.
Intermediate Hymn Classes: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vespers Evening Raising of Incense Prayers: 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
Beginning Hymn Lessons 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Women’s Fellowship Night!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 (6:00 PM)
Please join us for a spiritually enriching and fun night! There will be a spiritual talk, fun & games and ornaments gift exchange:)
Please RSVP as soon as you can!
Sign up for the Pot luck to prepare and bring your favorite dish! If you can’t bring a dish, it’s ok, come anyways! There will be plenty of food!
Please bring a wrapped ORNAMENT for the gift exchange game!
See you there!!!
Homeless Care Packages!
Many of the youth and servants spent Saturday morning preparing care packages for the homeless. The care packages are in a box downstairs. Be sure to pick up a few and hand out as you see the need!
God bless all those who labored to make that happen!
Visit by Santa!
Santa Clause gave us a visit on Sunday and we had some wonderful photos which turned out great! If you took a picture and would like a high-definition digital copy of yours, please let Mariana know at mmaximous1@gmail.com. Here are just a few samples of the fun time we had!
Wonderful Adult Meeting!
Dr. Makar Naguib gave us a wonder marriage enrichment discussion on Sunday on how anxiety can be detrimental to our marriages. If you the missed the discussion, click here to watch it on YouTube!
Used Clothing Drive!
Keeping in mind these colder evenings, we will be gathering some used (but usable) blankets, jackets, socks and other clothing that might be lonely and unused in the closet. A bin is located on the first floor next to the stairs until January. We will be distributing these to our brothers and sisters who have need of them on the streets this season. May God bless you all. (If the bin is full, kindly place your item on the floor next to the bin.)
St. Basil’s Bible Study - Saturdays 5:45-6:45 pm
This week we will review the Book of Micah which has prophecies about the coming of the Savior along with many other beneficial teachings. It’s only seven chapters so read it ahead of time!
Refreshments: 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Discussion: 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Also, on Zoom and YouTube for those who can’t make it to church at 5:45 pm!
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 frmichael@stbasil.net.
Year-End Donations
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on all the amazing things that were accomplished this year at St. Basil's church, with God’s grace and help. It has truly been wonderful to see our Lord’s hand in the growth of services in our church. Thank you so much for all your contributions to the church in prayers, time, talents, and financially for the St. Basil community! Your many contributions support the many services of St. Basil’s church and those in need (both inside and outside of our community).
If you were considering making a financial year-end gift, December 31st is the last day to make your 2024 tax-deductible donation.
For those of you that would like to make your 2024 tax-deductible contributions, all donations must be received by 11:59 pm, December 31, 2024, or a dated check prior to 12/31/2024 for deposit within the following seven days.
Online donations: https://stbasil.net/donate
US Mail: St. Basil Coptic Orthodox Church, 6224 Ferris Sq. San Diego, CA 92121
Wishing you and your families a blessed fast of the Nativity of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ and a Happy New Year.
In Christ,
St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church
DIOCESE EVENTS
Social Media
LinkedIn: As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community.
YouTube: Subscribe to St. Basil’s YouTube channel to view live streams, bible studies, and more!
More to come on Instagram, Facebook, and more! If you want to get involved, let Fr. Michael know!
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.