Weekly Update - June 30, 2025

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HAPPY APOSTLES FAST!

(June 9 - July 11)

The Martytdom of the Great St. Anba Moses the Black (Paona 24, 1741 / June 30, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Blessed is the Lord God of Israel,
For He has visited and redeemed His people,
And has raised up a horn of salvation for us
In the house of His servant David,
As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets,
Who have been since the world began,
That we should be saved from our enemies
And from the hand of all who hate us,
To perform the mercy promised to our fathers
And to remember His holy covenant,
The oath which He swore to our father Abraham:
To grant us that we,
Being delivered from the hand of our enemies,
Might serve Him without fear,
In holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest;
For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,
To give knowledge of salvation to His people
By the remission of their sins,
Through the tender mercy of our God,
With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us;
To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death,
To guide our feet into the way of peace.”

Luke 1:68-79

 

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:

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

  • Icon Workshop: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    • Iconographer Joseph Metz will lead us. More info below!

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.

  • Torrey Pines Hike: 4:30 p.m. (see below)

 
 

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.!

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:

  • July 6

  • August 17

  • September 14

Also: St. Basil’s Annual Fishing Trip - August 16th!!!

  • Mark your calendars: Saturday, August 16th!

  • 3/4 day fishing from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Oceanside Sea Center

    • 315 Harbor Drive South, Oceanside, CA

    • Tickets will be purchased directly from Oceanside Sea Center’s website

    • Registration Link Coming Soon!!!

Extra cost: Galley with food & drinks and tip

 
 

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:

  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!

 
 

Social Media

 
 

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.