Weekly Update - September 15, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

The Departure of Moses the Prophet (Tout 8, 1742 / September 18, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

So the Lord said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” But He said, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.”

Exodus 33:17-20

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: Ash Ibrahim

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.

 
 

Annual Financial Update

This Sunday, September 21, 2025, right after the liturgy, Richard (our Treasurer) will be providing our annual financial update. Don’t miss this once-a-year presentation that provides for transparency to our congregation!

 
 

Congratulations!

The last few weeks has been busy with four new members of St. Basil’s church!

  • Elianna (Daughter of Eliah and Annalycia)

  • Mia (Daughter of Andrew and Vivian)

  • Michael (Son of Alex and Merna)

  • Miles (Son of Stephan and Casey)

    God Bless your families with joy and fellowship with the Holy Spirit!

 
 

October 31st - All Saints Day!

Mark your calendars for this year’s event on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm!

  • Meet & Greet with Saints

  • Puppy Petting Zoo

  • Food & Fellowship

  • Face Painting

    • Candy

    • Games

    • Church appropriate costumes

    • Fun!

More information to follow with a sign-up sheet!

 
 

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.