PEACE & BLESSINGS
Apostles Fast: June 1, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Commemoration of Archangel Michael (June 19, 2026 / Paona 12, 1742)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
…Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail…
Revelations 12:7-8
SERVICES THIS WEEK
MONDAY:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (online)
TUESDAY:
Midnight Praises: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
SATURDAY:
Divine Liturgy - Anthony Zaki’s Ordination to Deacon: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Agape Meal: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Set-up for Sunday 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Midnight Praises: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SUNDAY:
Divine Liturgy - Anthony Zaki’s Ordination to Priesthood: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Agape Meal: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Clean-up: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ordination of Anthony Zaki This Weekend!
Mark your calendars! God willing, with the blessing of our Metropolitan and Auxiliary Bishops, Anthony Zaki will be ordained as a:
Deacon on Saturday, June 20th (7:30 am -noon)
Priest on Sunday, June 21st (7:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Rite of Reception, Saturday, August 1st (info to follow)
All events will be at St. Basil. Upstairs seating in the church will be very limited, on a first-come-first-serve basis and we expect maximum capacity! However, we will have live streaming and communion downstairs.
CLICK HERE to read on seating and organization and what to expect on these days! (Seating, children, streaming, etc..)
Congratulations GRADUATES!
Summer Camp (NO SUMMER CAMP THIS WEEK)
Our very popular summer camp is back! There will be games, crafts, fun, fellowship, and educational activities! For more information, please contact Sally Phillip.
Begins June 2nd
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pre-K through high school
NOTE: NO SUMMER CAMP THIS WEEK (JUNE 16 & 18)
Church Spring Cleaning Events!
DECLUTTER Saturday, June 6, 11:00 AM DONE
DEEP CLEAN Sunday, June 14 after church DONE
FINAL TOUCHES Friday, June 19, 5:30 PM
Contact Nancy (Habib) Malek (818) 419-0312 for more info on how to help
Youth Diocese Summer Retreats!
CLICK HERE to register your child!
Summer Iconography Course!
Join us in preparing your own icon! A professional iconographer will be leading us in a four-week course:
Fridays, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Four Classes: July 10 - July 31
Minimum Age: 12
Cost: $250 for 16 hours of instruction!
Limit: 10 painters per series! CLICK HERE to register!
St. Basil’s Annual Fishing Trip - Saturday, August 16th
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Cost: $150/Person (Includes Gear and Bait!)
Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Arrive at 6:00 AM)
Location: Oceanside Sea Center
315 S Harbor Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054 (Chubasco II Boat)
Additional Cost:
Ca. Fishing License (16 and older): $21 ea
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Online-Sales
On Board Galley Food & Tip
Filleting any fish caught
Want to get Involved?
Many have asked how they can volunteer to help in the many services St. Basil’s offers! CLICK HERE to browse through the services and check the ones you wish to get involved in! For example, we are actively looking for:
Prepare (bake) Urbon (holy bread) for Holy Liturgies
Social Media Manager
Visitor Welcoming Committee
Summer Camp Support
Agape Meal
Contact Fr. Michael if interested!
NEW CHURCH BUILDING CAMPAIGN
As many of you have noticed, our church family has been growing steadily over the past several years. This is a great blessing from God, and we thank Him for it. That growth comes with a demand for increased pastoral need and larger facilities.
Larger Building! The board gave a strategy presentation on February 22, 2026, on finding a new and larger home for St. Basil’s Church. If you missed it, reach out to one of the board members or Fr. Michael. CLICK HERE to discover ways you can help in this worthwhile venture that will positively impact our community for generations to come! If you did not receive it, contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350! God bless your efforts!
And the leaders of the fathers’ houses offered willingly. They gave for the work of the house of God… according to their ability. ~ Ezra 2:68–69
AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY
Hello St. Basil family! After every Divine Liturgy, our agape meal means more than food — it is fellowship, healing, and a living expression of our unity in Christ. “They continued steadfastly… in the breaking of bread and in prayers” (Acts 2:42) reminds us that from the earliest days of the church, believers gathered after worship to share life together. This simple meal becomes a lifeline for newcomers trying to find their place, for those who feel alone and long for community, and for every soul who needs to experience the love of Christ in practical, tangible ways. The volunteers who serve in this ministry quietly carry a sacred responsibility: They help people feel seen, included, and loved. This is why hospitality is an amazing virtue! Hebrews 13:2 says “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.”
We are deeply grateful to the few who continue to offer their time, energy, and generosity despite the challenges. Your service is a fragrance of Christ among us! At the same time, we warmly invite others to join this beautiful ministry to lighten the burden on the few. Preparing or serving food may seem small, but in God’s eyes it is an act of love that strengthens the bonds of our parish family and proclaims, without words, that we are “one body in Christ, and individually members of one another” (Romans 12:5). If you feel called to help build St. Basil’s community so no one stands alone, please consider joining this blessed service. Your hands can become instruments of fellowship, hospitality, and grace.
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 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.