Weekly Update - May 11, 2025

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CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

 
 

QUOTES FROM ST. ATHANASIUS

  • And I against the world!

  • Be of good heart! It is only a cloud, and will soon pass away!

  • All the disciples of Christ despise death, they take the offensive against it and, instead of fearing it, by the sign of the cross and by faith in Christ trample on it as on something dead.

  • The renewal of creation has been accomplished by the Self-same Word who made it in the beginning.

  • For the truth is not preached with swords or with darts, nor by means of soldiers; but by persuasion and counsel.

  • One cannot possibly understand the teaching of the saints unless one has a pure mind and is trying to imitate their life... , anyone who wishes to understand the mind of the sacred writers must first cleanse his own life, and approach the saints by copying their deeds

  • Let us look at the very tradition, teaching, and faith of the Universal Church from the beginning, which the Lord gave, the Apostles preached, and the Fathers kept.
    Upon this the Church is founded...

St. Athanasius the Apostolic

 
 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

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

WEDNESDAY:

  • No Divine Liturgy

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

THURSDAY:

  • Liturgy from 8:00 am to 10:00 am (Commemoration of St. Athanasius the Apostolic)

  • College Coptic Club meeting: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

    • Guest Speaker: Fr. Anthony (from St. Demiana Church)

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

  • Vespers: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm

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.

 
 

Foster Kids Community Event - May 18, 2025

Join us this Sunday after the liturgy - 1:00 PM

  • This event is open to all who want to participate–anyone under middle school age must be accompanied by an adult please.

  • In partnership with Forever Kids, we will be gathering on Sunday May 18th following the liturgy to hear a presentation from the organization and pack the suitcases with a few items (toiletries, an inspirational card and books) 

  • As a review, foster children face multiple moves from home to home and are given a trash bag to carry their belongings.  

    • This initiative aims to give these children hope and dignity by giving them their own suitcase with hygienic and a few character-building items and inside

  • St. Basil’s successfully raised over $10,000 to pride over 100 suitcases to these children

  • If you are interested in helping organize the event or helping the day of, please contact Giselle Sorial (giselle.sorial@gmail.com ) or Erene Hanna (erenepasi@gmail.com/ 562-619-4595)

 
 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Rushaun Hanson for her baptism into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church! May the Lord guide you through a life of grace, love and peace as you walk with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Coptic Orthodox Church!

Also Congratulations to Andrew and Merna Saad for the birth of their daughter: Lily Saad! God bless her life and your family with the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ!

 
 

High School and Recent Graduates Event!

We had a wonderful event and talk last Friday! God bless the servants who worked so hard to make this event a success! More to come, God willing!

 
 

Happy Mother’s Day!

We had a joyous Mother’s Day Celebration on Sunday where our beloved mothers recieved flowers and were served by some of the men of the church! Many more to come!

 
 
 

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.