The Departure of Micah the Prophet (Mesra 22, 1741 / August 28, 2025)
Click here for a bible study on the Book of Micah!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly, to love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8
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. (last class)
THURSDAY:
College Coptic Club: Bonfire at Mission Beach (5:00 p.m.) See Flyer Below
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.
Thank You Bishop Kyrillos!
We had a wonderful blessing with a visit of His Grace Bishop Kyrillos on Sunday!
Outdoor Fellowship Events!
Hiking at Torrey Pines
Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:
September 14
College Coptic Club - Back to School Event!
Diocese Servant Convention - In San Diego!!!
Sheraton San Diego (Aug 30th - Sep 1st)
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.
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
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.