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Peace and Grace, Parishioners!
The Assumption of the Body of the Theotokos, celebrated 16 Mesore/22 August
SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK
Monday: Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Assumption: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)
Thursday: St. Katherine's Fellowship: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (see separate email for location)
Saturday: Church Anniversary Potluck: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (see below for details)
Praises, Vespers & Midnight Praise: 5:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Parish Meeting: Immediately following Liturgy (see below for details)
PARISH SERVICE SURVEY
This survey is critical to the church services going forward. This is your chance to speak to what activities, services, and communication you’re looking for and/or can provide to this parish. Please spend just a few moments to fill out the answers the best you can and encourage your friends and family who attend St Basil’s to fill out as well. The answers are only seen by Fr. Antony and can be anonymous.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"I give thanks to Thee, O my Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Word, who came out of the Father's mouth, who stayed nine months in my womb. I bless Thee, treasure of all good, Thou, that owns all flesh, in whose mouth I gave my milk. I bless Thee, Thou that can be carried, and cannot be contained. Thou, that by a word of Thy power, bears all things, and that I bore in my hands. I bless Thee, Thou, the Patriarchs' life, who was with Abraham, Thou that comforted Isaiah, that expanded Israel. I bless Thee, Thou, the prophecy of the prophets, who came to fulfill them. I bless Thee, Thou, the judges' call and the salvation in struggles. I bless Thee, Thou, the crown of the kings of truth, whose judgments are righteous. I bless Thee, Thou, the Angels' song and the Archangels' hymn. I bless Thee, Thou the Cherubim’s trumpet and the Seraphims' clamor. I bless Thee, Thou, the martyrs' courage and the glory of their crown. I bless Thee, Thou, the virgins' pledge and the light of their lamps. I bless Thee, Thou, the Apostles' preaching and the spreading of the fragrance of their sanctity. I bless Thee, Thou who art my Lord and my Son at the same time. I pray and beseech Thy kindness, be my help and forsake me not. Make my soul leave this prison that I may bear witness to Thee. Let the fire calm down and may Thy mercy go ahead of me. Let the darkness drift away and Thy light appear. Shut the mouth of the enemy who wants to adjoin me to him. Let those who venerate Thy mother's peace come forward, the worm that never dies quickly perish4 and may Thy living mercy strengthen my soul. Yea, my Lord, my God and my Son all in One. At this hour, cast a glance at me whose heart is full of fear and terror. Come unto me, Thou that art the love of my soul. Let Thine Holy Spirit lead me into the straightforward path. Let me worship Thy presence in truth, Lord my God, so that I reveal Thee with the aid of the psalms of Thine truth, Thou to whom is due the glory of Thy Father, who is goodness itself and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen."
The Virgin's Last Prayer, as cited by Fr. Athanasius Iskander in "The Assumption of the Virgin According to St. Theodosius"
FOR YOUR EDIFICATION
The Holy Virgin Saint Mary by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III
ST. MARY'S FAST
The fast for the Holy Virgin Mary began on Monday, August 7th. The Feast of the Assumption is on Tuesday, 22 August. In honor of our beloved Theotokos during this special fast, we will be hosting nightly veneration services. May her intercessions be with us all.
CHURCH BBQ
In celebration of our parish's 3 year anniversary, we will be having a BBQ potluck on Saturday, August 26th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar. Please mark it down on your calendars so our entire parish family can spend the day together! Please bring a main or side dish to share; dessert will be provided. If you have questions on what to bring, or want to help out, please contact Mina Said at (559) 280-1825.
PARISH MEETING
We will be having a parish meeting on Sunday, August 27th, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. As several important topics will be discussed, Abouna has asked everyone to do their best to be present. For those unable to be present, a summary will be provided in that week's newsletter and on St. Basil's Facebook page.
SAVE THE DATE - ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT
Just a heads up that our annual St. Basil's parish retreat will be held January 12th-14th, 2018. That means you've got 5 months to make sure you save that weekend in your calendars so our parish family can spend a weekend of fun, fellowship, and edification together!
ABOUNA ANTONY'S CONTACT INFO
Please remember that Abouna Antony has a separate phone number set up for those of us at St. Basil's, to help him keep on top of important news and requests from his parishioners. We should be texting and calling him at that number to help him keep track of his messages. He can be reached at (858) 707-5520.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, VISITATIONS & CONFESSIONS
Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared amongst our family, and we encourage you to send an email to info@stbasil.net to share your special news. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email priest@stbasil.net or approach him after the Liturgy on Sunday.
WEBSITE & HYMNS
We encourage all congregants to take some time to check out the parish website. All are also encouraged to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at St. Basil, which can be found here.
FOOD & CLEAN-UP
To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays, please fill in the weekly spreadsheet available HERE. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.