Weekly Update - September 22, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“…Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.” Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”

John 8:56-58

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

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

TUESDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Back-to-School BBQ: 6:00 p.m. (more information below)

WEDNESDAY:

  • NO LITURGY (There will be no weekday liturgies for the next couple of weeks)

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

    • Speaker: Mike Hanna from St. Verena and the Three Holy Youth, Orange CA.

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Graduates & College Club Bake Sale and Agape Meal: Immediately After Liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
 

Graduates & College Club Bake Sale

Sunday, September 28 during agape meal (immediately after litrugy)

 
 

Back-to-School BBQ

Calling all college students to join the annual back-to-school BBQ!

  • Tuesday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m.

  • Said Residence: 7834 Esterel Drive, La Jolla

 
 

Congratulations!

Congratulations for the baptism of Lilly! May God grant her a life filled with the grace, guidance and blessings of the Holy Spirit!

 
 

All Saints Day - Friday, October 31, 2025

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

  • It will be very fun for the kiddos and parents alike!

  • And like every year, there will be saint appearances, and each will tell their story (consider volunteering!).

  • There will be a puppy petting zoo from 6:30 pm -7:30pm and lots of other fun games, food, fellowship, and of course candy!

  • Please RSVP so we can know how much candy and food to bring for the kiddos!

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.