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PEACE AND GRACE
Fast of Ninevah: February 10-12, 2025
Feast of Jonah’s Passover (February 13, 2025 / Amshir 6, 1741)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Then God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” And he said, “It is right for me to be angry, even to death!” But the Lord said, “You have had pity on the plant for which you have not labored, nor made it grow, which came up in a night and perished in a night. And should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than one hundred and twenty thousand persons who cannot discern between their right hand and their left—and much livestock?”
Jonah 4:9-11
SERVICES THIS WEEK
MONDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)
WEDNESDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY (Happy Jonah’s Feast):
College Coptic Club meeting: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Fr. Jacob Serry (St. Mary’s Church, Pasadena)
SATURDAY (Presentation of the Lord into the Temple):
No Bible Study this week
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.
Funeral Services: 2/13/2025 (St. Marina’s Church, Irvine)
Funeral Services:
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 12:00 noon
St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church, 5 Wrigley, Irvine, CA 92618
Burial: Immediately following funeral Services at St. Marina
El Toro Memorial Park, 25751 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Upon arriving at the cemetery, please follow colored arrows assigned to Raafat Maximous.
The family invites you to share an Agape meal at St. Marina's Church immediately after the burial.
40-Day Remembrance:
Sunday, February 16, 2025
St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church, 6224 Ferris Sq., San Diego, CA 92121
Liturgy 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Agape meal after the Liturgy
No black attire, please.
Christ is Risen!
Marriage Enrichment / Preparation STARTING 2/18/25!
Join us for a review of a book titled: “Preserve Them, O Lord.” This marriage enrichment book includes:
A guide for Orthodox couples in developing marital unity and enrichment,
premarital counseling for engaged couples;
marriage enrichment for those who are already married;
the development of an Orthodox understanding of marriage.
“Preserve Them, O Lord” is an excellent resource you can use for marriage and family life enrichment. It gives you insightful guidance, supplemented by
workbook exercises that help you understand yourself and your partner;
over 70 pages of supplemental readings on topics both spiritual and practical;
quotes from Scripture, the Fathers,
and the wedding liturgy illuminating the patristic view of love, intimacy, and marriage.
We reviewed this book back in 2020 and it was helpful for those who are married but also for those getting married soon.
Click here for the textbook! or purchase through Amazon (recommended)
Click Here to join the Zoom meetings at 8:00 PM Tuesday nights starting on 2/18/25!
St. Basil’s Bible Study: Saturday Nights (5:45pm - 6:45 pm)
There will be no bible study this week but will resume the following week, God willing.
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.
DIOCESE EVENTS
Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!
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.