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HAPPY APOSTLES FAST!
(June 9 - July 11)
The Departure of Elisha the Prophet (Paona 20, 1741 / June 27, 2025)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Then Elisha died, and they buried him. And the raiding bands from Moab invaded the land in the spring of the year. So it was, as they were burying a man, that suddenly they spied a band of raiders; and they put the man in the tomb of Elisha; and when the man was let down and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived and stood on his feet.”
2 Kings 13:20-21
SERVICES THIS WEEK
MONDAY:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)
TUESDAY:
Kids Summer Camp: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY:
NO DIVINE LITURGY
THURSDAY:
Kids Summer Camp: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 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.
Huge Thanks to Dr. David Bertaina!
Dr. Bertaina of the University of Illinois joined our church on Friday, June 20 to speak about Bulus ibn Raja, a Coptic Orthodox saint from the 10th century whose writings left a legacy.
Youth Summer Camp (June 3 - July 26)
Looking to keep your kids busy this summer with healthy options? We’ve got the best place for you! The kiddos will be divided into five groups depending on age (kindergarten through high school).
Schedule on 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
New end time is 8:00 p.m. not 8:30 p.m.!
Congratulations Graduates!
We look forward to seeing your faith grow with you in life!
Coptic Iconography
Join us in preparing your own very first icon!!! A professional iconographer will be leading us in a four-week lesson series.
Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Minimum Age: 13 (or younger with permission and with parent involvement)
Series one: July 2nd - July 23rd
Series two: August 6th - August 27th
Estimated Cost per Student: $150/Person (Includes Iconographer and Material Cost)
Church will pay half! $75
Registration fee: $75!
If you can pay the $150, please do:)
Registration Link: Stbasil.net/store
Limit: 10 painters per series so register today!
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, and have some skills in social media, 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.