Weekly Update - August 11, 2025

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ST. MARY’S FAST (AUG 7-21, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“This is the Great Work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God and to expect temptation to his last breath.”

Abba Anthony

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

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

WEDNESDAY:

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

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

SATURDAY:

  • Annual Fishing Trip: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (arrive at 6:00 a.m - details below)

  • 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. (details below)

 
 

Congratulations Lara and Leslie!

Congratulations to Lara and Leslie for joining the Coptic Orthodox Church!  God grant them the spiritual success, growth and joy that only our Lord Jesus Christ can provide in the Holy Spirit!

350 AD - Prayer of Serapion of Thmuis (The Sacramentary of Serapion)

God of Powers, the helper of every soul that turns to you, and that comes under the mighty hand of your only-begotten, we invoke you to work in this chrism [oil] a divine and heavenly energy through the divine and unseen powers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in order that they who have been baptized, and who are being anointed with it with the impress of the sign of the saving cross of the only-begotten, by which cross Satan and every opposing power was routed and triumphed over, they also, as being regenerated and renewed through the washing of regeneration, may become partakers of the gift of the Holy Spirit, and being made secure by this seal, may continue steadfast and unmovable, unhurt, ,and inviolate, free from harsh treatment and intrigue, in the franchise of the faith and full knowledge of the truth, awaiting to the end the heavenly hopes of life and eternal promises of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, through whom to you is the glory and strength both now and to all the ages of the ages. Amen. 

1 John 2:20 - But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

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

  • August 17

  • September 14

St. Basil’s Annual Fishing Trip - Saturday, August 16th

  • Boat is now full!!! See you next year!

    Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

    • (Arrive at 6:00 AM)

  • Location: Oceanside Sea Center

315 S Harbor Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054 

(Blue Horizon Boat)

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Coptic Iconography

Class is now full! A professional iconographer will lead us in a four-week lesson series.  

  • Series two: August 6 - August 27 

  • Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Except for August 20th which will be moved to August 18th

 
 

His Grace Bishop Kyrillos - Sunday, August 24th

Be sure to come to take his blessing!

Child wishing to be ordained a chanter-deacon in the church? Or a daughter that wishes to be blessed as a deaconess? If interested, contact Fr. Michael and please consider the following:

  • Parents should be committed to bringing the child to church on Sunday and on time.

  • Provide the name of the child to Fr. Michael Maximous (949-378-0350).

  • At a minimum, the child should know the following four hymns in English and/or Coptic. Click Here to practice them in English.

    • Alleluia! This Is The Day…

    • Amen. Amen. Amen. Your Death O Lord…

    • May Their Holy Blessings…

    • As It Was…

  • Come to vespers on 08/23/25 to be tested after Vespers

 
 

Diocese Servant Convention - In San Diego!!!

Sheraton San Diego (Aug 30th - Sep 1st)

  • The first 100 adults will receive a discount of $65 per adult, if you use the code EARLY160

  • After the first 100 adults register, we will still offer an optional discount of $35 per adult, if you use the code SAVE190

  • Because we live in San Diego, we may only need to register for the talks and activities. (no hotel costs needed)

 
 

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.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. 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). 

  • 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.