**REVISED**Weekly Update - May 19, 2025 (Copy)

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CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

  • Colossians 3:1-4

 
 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

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

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy from 8:00 am to 10:00 am

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

THURSDAY:

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

    • Guest Speaker: John Abdou (from St. Paul Church in Irvine will be visiting!)

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 - Huge Success!

  • What an amazing event! Adults and children assembled suitcases to provide to 107 foster children!

    • The suitcases were filled with hygiene products, spiritual reading material, and a special message from the congregation of St. Basil’s!

  • Working with local non-profit organizations (such as Olive Crest) these suitcases will be distributed to these children with so much challenge in their lives!

  • God bless all those who worked so hard to make this event happen and to those who contributed to improve these children’s lives!

A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation. ~Psalm 68:5

 
 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Sara and Collin for the baptism of their daughter Evelyn! God bless your spiritual journey!

Baptize first the children, and if they can speak for themselves let them do so. Otherwise, let their parents or other relatives speak for them”

(Hippolytus - The Apostolic Tradition 21:16 - 215 AD)

 
 

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.