Weekly Update - October 5, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

The Martyrdom of St. Anastasia (Babah 1, 1742 / October 11, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

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

WEDNESDAY:

  • 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. Abram of St. Thomas Church

SATURDAY:

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

SUNDAY:

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

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

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

 
 

All Saints Day - Friday, October 31, 2025

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

  • Fun for kiddos and parents alike!

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

  • Puppy petting zoo is from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. There will also be games, food, fellowship, and of course candy!

  • CLICK HERE TO RSVP so we know how much candy and food to bring. This is a popular event so be sure to RSVP!

  • ALSO CLICK HERE to sign up to assist with supplies, food, games, supervising activities, setting up, or most importantly THE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT, where you decorate your trunk in a fun theme. There are ready-made trunk decorations on Amazon. Please remember there are 3 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.