Weekly Update - June 2, 2025

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PEACE AND GRACE

Glorious Feast of Pentecost

June 8, 2025 / Baounah 1, 1741

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

  • Acts 2:1-4

 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

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

TUESDAY:

  • Kids Summer Camp: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

    • The College Coptic Club will be joining along with Fr. Augustine from St. Monica’s church

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

THURSDAY:

  • Kids Summer Camp: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 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.

 
 

Youth Summer Camp - Starting June 3

Looking to keep your kids busy this summer with healthy options? We’ve got the best place for you! The kiddos will be broken up into five groups depending on age (kindergarten through high school).

Weekly Schedule Every Tuesday and Thursday Evenings!

  • 5:30 p.m. Arrival and Free Play

  • 6:15 p.m. Simple Meal

  • 6:45 p.m. Craft/Activity e.g., woodworking, Orban, baking, icon making, and more!

  • 7:15 p.m. Games

  • 7:45 p.m. Hymns

 
 

Men’s Night at La Jolla Shores!

Some of the men of St. Basil’s had a great time at the beach where the fellowship, weather and food was great! Summer is just starting! Thanks to all those who labored to make it happen!

 
 

CONGRATS COLLEGE GRADS!!!

Thanks to Bishoy and Engy for hosting the College Coptic Club Graduates party! There was a “most likely to…” presentation, great food, and wonderful discussions! May Jesus Christ grant all of the graduate young men and women great success as they begin a new chapter in their life!

 
 

Special Guest Speaker - June 20, 2025!

Mark your calendars for a very special dinner and a guest speaker who is flying out from Chicago on Friday, June 20th to speak at our church!

  • 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting with dinner!

  • More information will follow soon but be sure to block out this date and time!

 
 

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.