Weekly Update - September 29, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

Departure of Jonah the Prophet (Tout 25, 1742 / October 5, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the Lord; And my prayer went up to You, Into Your holy temple.”

Jonah 2:7

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

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

WEDNESDAY:

  • NO LITURGY (God willing, weekday liturgies will resume next week)

  • Midnight Praises: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

THURSDAY:

  • College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

    • Speaker: Fr. Jacob Serry of St. Mary’s Church

SATURDAY:

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

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (With Fr. Kyrillos Fam)

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

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

 
 

College Bake Sale

A big thank you to those who planned the college bake sale; it was a huge success! Afterwards, the college and young professionals sat with visiting priest (Father Augustine from St. Monica’s church), who had a wonderful talk (available on St. Basil’s YouTube page).

 

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 CLICK HERE TO RSVP so we can know how much candy and food to bring for the kiddos! This is a very popular event so be sure to RSVP!

  • ALSO CLICK HERE to sign up to provide some supplies, food, games, volunteers to supervise the games and activities, setting up, and most importantly THE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT where you will decorate your trunk a fun theme. Please take a look at the link. Please remember there are THREE TABS/sheets to look through for different activities.

 
 

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!

 
 

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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.