PEACE & BLESSINGS
The Martyrdom of St. Matthew the Evangelist (Babah 12, 1742 / October 22, 2025)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
Matthew 10:22
SERVICES THIS WEEK
MONDAY:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)
TUESDAY:
Midnight Praises: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
THURSDAY:
College Coptic Club Meeting at St. Basil’s: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Tasoni Mariana Maximous from St. Basil’s
FRIDAY:
Online Bible Study: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Book of Habakkuk (Zoom link)
SATURDAY:
Elementary School Trip to St. Paul’s Coptic Orthodox Monastery (Details Below)
Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Beginning Hymn Lessons: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday School Classes: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tree Removals This Sunday!
This Sunday, October 26th, the HOA will be removing some overgrown pine trees which will likely block the front entrance. Therefore, we will have the back door open for you to use!
congratulations!
Wishing Joseph and Rushaun Saweres a long, prosperous, and blessed marriage filled with love and service to God and each other.
Elementary School Monastery Trip This Saturday!
We have reserved a visit to St. Paul Monastery in Temecula for this Saturday October 25th!
It's a day of growth, fellowship, and serving with the fathers.
8:30-1:30 liturgy
10:30-11:00 Breakfast
11:00-2:00 Talk and Assigned Work
This trip promises an encouraging and welcoming spiritual boost for the whole family!
Monastery Address: 38740 Avenida La Cresta, Murrieta, CA 92562
Please confirm with your child’s Sunday School Teachers if you can make it this Saturday!!!
We will also have:
Jr. High and High school trip on December 6th and
college trip on November 1st.
Contact the Sunday School Servants for more information!
St. Basil’s Bible Study: Friday Night (7-8 pm) online
This week we will review one of the 12 minor prophets: Habakkuk! Have you struggled to trust God’s will when it is difficult to understand? Though only three chapters, this book holds one of the most important life lessons in our path with God.
Only on Zoom - Click Here to join at 7:00pm
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:
Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).
Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.
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
LinkedIn: As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community.
YouTube: Subscribe to St. Basil’s YouTube channel to view live streams, Bible studies, and more!
More to come on Instagram, Facebook, and more! If you want to get involved, and have some skills in social media, let Fr. Michael know!
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.