Weekly Update - September 1, 2025

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

He remembers His covenant forever,
The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,
The covenant which He made with Abraham,
And His oath to Isaac,
And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute,
To Israel as an everlasting covenant

Psalm 105:8-10

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.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club meeting: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

    • Guest Speaker: Fr. Michael Maximous

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.

 
 

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

 
 

Diocese Servant Convention - In San Diego!!!

The convention was a great success and was great fun. Some amazing talks were given by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and their graces Bishops Kyrillos and Bishop Basil! God willing, this will be a great annual event!

 
 

St. Basil Men’s Dinner and Spiritual Discussion!

Join us for this Men’s event at St. Basil’s

  • Date: Tuesday, September 9th

  • Time: 7:30 PM -9:00 PM

More information to follow!

 
 

Church Clean-Up Event!

We will be doing our annual church clean-up event on September 13th starting at 10:00 am! If you’re interested in making our church look like new, sign up here! Anyone’s help is welcomed! if you have any questions, please contact Nancy H. at (818) 419-0312.

 
 

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.