Weekly Update - November 16, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“…My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

John 10:27-30

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.

FRIDAY:

  • Bible Study (Zoom link to come): 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

    • Book of Esther

SATURDAY:

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Friendsgiving Meal: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

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

 
 

Men’s Fellowship Event Monday, November 17, 2025

We will meet at K1 Racing at 6:30 PM. There is food available there for purchase.

  • Location: 6212 Corte Del Abeto, Carlsbad, CA 92011

 
 

Friends-Giving Agape Meal This Sunday, November 23rd!

Immediately after the liturgy, we will have a wonderful thanksgiving meal together. We hope you can make it! (11:00 a.m. - Noon)

Also, if you’d like to get involved, the team could use the help in setting up and cleaning up. Click here to sign up!

 
 

Women’s Fellowship Event Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Mark your calendar for the women’s annual Christmas fellowship at St. Basil’s December 9 at 6:30 p.m.:

  • Ornament gift exchange

  • Potluck

  • Games

  • Spiritual talk

RSVP by CLICKING HERE or scanning the QR code below:

 

Santa is Visiting Sunday, December 14th!

Don’t miss this photo opportunity with Santa on Sunday (12/14) after the liturgy with you and the kiddos! He will be downstairs in the youth lounge. There will also be gifts, songs and maybe snow. And of course, we will review the true story of Saint Nicholas and his virtues of giving.

sample from previous years photos

 
 

Junior High & High School Monastery Trip (Dec. 6th)!

We have reserved a visit to St. Paul Monastery in Temecula for this Saturday December 6th!

  • 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!!!

  • Contact the Sunday School Servants for more information!

 
 

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.