Weekly Update - December 1, 2025

PEACE & BLESSINGS

Nativity Fast: November 25 - January 6

The Commemoration of the St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa (Hatour 26, 1742 / December 4, 2025)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
He counts the number of the stars;
He calls them all by name.
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;
His understanding is infinite.”

Psalm 147:3-5

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 Service Event: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

    • Assemble care packages/jackets for the homeless

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.

  • Agape Meal: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

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

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

 
 

Opportunity to Support Those in Need

During these colder days, consider purchasing a jacket or sleeping bag (or one of each) for those in need and are sleeping outdoors. CLICK HERE to view the Amazon wish-list to purchase a jacket or sleeping bag! They will be distributed by some of the members of St. Basil’s soon.

 
 

Junior High & High School Monastery Trip Saturday, December 6th

We have reserved a visit to St. Paul Monastery in Temecula for Saturday, December 6th! It's a day of growth, fellowship, and serving with the fathers.

  • 8:30-1:30 Divine 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

Contact the Sunday School servants for more information

 
 

Women’s Fellowship Event Tuesday, December 9th

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 by December 4th:

 

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.

Prior year photos

 
 

San Diego Symphony Orchestra - Christmas Classics

December 21st

San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Featuring favorite songs, Christmas classics, sing-alongs and holiday cheer, the concert will be led by celebrated San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir.

Tickets are $27 each through St. Basil (regular price is $54). Reserve your seat(s) by clicking here and the church will purchase your ticket. A payment link will be sent to you at a later date:)

 

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.