Weekly Update - January 6, 2025

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PEACE AND GRACE

Happy Glorious Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ!

The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ!

(January 7, 2025 / Kiahk 29, 1741)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.’

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
        ‘Glory to God in the highest,
        And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’

Luke 2:8-14

 
 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

  • Happy Glorious Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ!

  • Divine Liturgy: 6:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • No Liturgy: Happy Feast of the Nativity!

THURSDAY:

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

SATURDAY:

  • Vespers Evening Raising of Incense Prayers: 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

    • Honoring St. Basil the Great with a talk on his life

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.

MONDAY:(1/13/2025)

  • Vespers for the Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord and

    Annual Commemoration of St. Basil the Great

    • 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

TUESDAY (1/14/2025):

  • Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord and

    Annual Commemoration of St. Basil the Great

    • 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.

 
 
 
 

Mark your calendars! Nativity Picnic January 19, 2025

There will be lot’s fellowship, food, and fun for the kids (and adults)! See you there!

  • Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025

  • Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Location:

  • Carmel Creek Park

  • 4260 Carmel Center Rd.

  • San Diego, CA 92130

 
 
 

Used Clothing Drive! (extended through January)

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.)

 
 

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!

 
 

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.

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

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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.