Weekly Update - September 17

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PEACE AND GRACE!

 THE PARISH HAS MOVED!

By God's grace, St. Basil's has moved to our new location!

Our new address is 6224 Ferris Square, San Diego CA 92121.

The Third Ecumenical Council at Ephesus, commemorated on 12 Thoout/22 September

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"The bread which you hold back belongs to the hungry; the coat, which you guard in your locked storage-chests, belongs to the naked; the footwear mouldering in your closet belongs to those without shoes. The silver that you keep hidden in a safe place belongs to the one in need. Thus, however many are those whom you could have provided for, so many are those whom you wrong."

-St. Basil the Great, whose miracle we commemorate on 13 Thoout/23 September

 

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Friday: St. Katherine's Fellowship: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (see separate email!)

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

High School Event: Padres Game: 1:40 p.m.

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

The Two Most Dangerous Words in a Christian's Vocabulary

 

NEW BUILDING CAMPAIGN

The mission of our church is to bring the ancient faith of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria to English Speakers. Our congregation is fast outgrowing our temporary location, and we are looking to relocate to a permanent home. Having a permanent location would allow us to better outreach the community by being identifiable with the unique traditional style of a Coptic parish and to provide for our community by having the space for a social hall, Sunday School classrooms, and meeting spaces for high school and college youth, and young professionals.

Donate here!

 

 SUNDAY FUNDAY EVENTS

The high school students will be going to a Padres game this Sunday after Liturgy for a fun afternoon together! The game starts at 1:40. Text Sameh or Daniel Gharbawy for more info! 

Next Sunday, October 1st, we will all be going apple picking together in Julian at Volcan Valley Apple Farm. Join us for an afternoon of fruit and fellowship!

GYP RETREAT

Registration for the diocesan GYP retreat has opened! The retreat is October 27-29. Register here! For those who in live in San Diego and don't want to stay in the hotel, contact Daniel Gharbawy for a discount code!

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.

Weekly Update - September 10

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Peace and Grace, Parishioners!

The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, commemorated 2 Thoout/12 September

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Monday: Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Nayrouz: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

NEW BUILDING CAMPAIGN

The mission of our church is to bring the ancient faith of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria to English Speakers. Our congregation is fast outgrowing our temporary location, and we are looking to relocate to a permanent home. Having a permanent location would allow us to better outreach the community by being identifiable with the unique traditional style of a Coptic parish and to provide for our community by having the space for a social hall, Sunday School classrooms, and meeting spaces for high school and college youth, and young professionals.

Donate here!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"What more does a man need than God and His divine love? He is our treasure, our riches, our food and drink, our clothing and shelter, our health and strength, our mirth and joy, our hope and our confidence. Strive to find Him, my son. If you find the one God, that is enough for you; you will find more joy in Him than if you had found the whole world."

-St. Theodora of Alexandria, commemorated on 3 Thoout/13 September (read a detailed story of her life here)

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Feast of Nayrouz - published by St. Mary and St. Antonious Coptic Orthodox Church

 

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.

Weekly Update - September 3

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Peace and Grace, Parishioners!

The Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, commemorated 28 Mesore/3 September

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Friday: St. Katherine's Fellowship: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (see separate email)

Saturday: High School trip to Six Flags: 7:30 a.m.

Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Vespers for Nayrouz: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Monday: Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Nayrouz: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

 

NEW BUILDING CAMPAIGN

The mission of our church is to bring the ancient faith of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria to English Speakers. Our congregation is fast outgrowing our temporary location, and we are looking to relocate to a permanent home. Having a permanent location would allow us to better outreach the community by being identifiable with the unique traditional style of a Coptic parish and to provide for our community by having the space for a social hall, Sunday School classrooms, and meeting spaces for high school and college youth, and young professionals.

Donate here!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Some monks came to see abba Poemen and said to him, "When we see brothers dozing in the church, should we rouse them so that they can be watchful?" He said, "For my part, when I see a brother dozing, I put his head on my knees and let him rest."

-St. Poemen, commemorated on 4 Nesi/9 September

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Beginning of a New Coptic Year by H.H. Pope Shenouda III

HIGH SCHOOL TRIP TO SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN

High schoolers, celebrate the end of summer with a trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain! Please plan to meet at St. Basil's at 7:30 a.m. this Saturday, so you can get to the park early and enjoy a long day there! To RSVP or for questions, please contact Sameh.

 

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.

Weekly Update - August 27

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Peace and Grace, Parishioners!

St. Bessarion, commemorated 25 Mesore/31 August

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Thursday: Compline and Coffee - 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (see below for details)

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

NEW BUILDING CAMPAIGN

The mission of our church is to bring the ancient faith of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria to English Speakers. Our congregation is fast outgrowing our temporary location, and we are looking to relocate to a permanent home. Having a permanent location would allow us to better outreach the community by being identifiable with the unique traditional style of a Coptic parish and to provide for our community by having the space for a social hall, Sunday School classrooms, and meeting spaces for high school and college youth, and young professionals.

Donate here!

NEW PARISH SURVEY

Abouna Antony has asked us to please fill out a second parish survey in order to better guide him as we move forward in growing as a parish. Please take the survey here.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are."

- St. Augustine of Hippo, commemorated on 22 Mesore/28 August

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Saint Athanasius on the Holy Trinity

SAN DIEGO ORTHODOX YOUNG ADULTS' COMPLINE AND COFFEE MEETING

This Thursday, St. Basil's will be hosting the monthly meeting of the pan-Orthodox young adults' fellowship. Continuing their series on the Sermon on the Mount, Fr. Antony will be giving a talk on Matthew 5:38-48, "Loving Your Enemies." We hope you can join us for this time of prayer and fellowship with our brothers and sisters! 

 

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.

Weekly Update - August 20

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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.

Weekly Update - August 13

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Peace and Grace, Parishioners!

The Transfiguration of our Lord, celebrated 13 Mesore/19 August

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Monday: Veneration for the Theotokos and Tasbeha: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Veneration for the Theotokos and Tasbeha: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Veneration for the Theotokos and Tasbeha: 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Jonah Iskander's Baptism at St. Paul's American Coptic Orthodox Church

Veneration for the Theotokos and Tasbeha: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday:  Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Transfiguration: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Praises, Vespers, & Tasbeha: 5:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Funday: After the Agape Meal

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Fasting is the champion of every virtue, the beginning of the struggle, the crown of the abstinent, the beauty of virginity and sanctity, the resplendence of chastity, the commencement of the path of Christianity, the mother of prayer, the well-spring of sobriety and prudence, the teacher of stillness, and the precursor of all good works."

-St Isaac the Syrian

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

The Transfiguration: Our Past and Our Future by Abouna Moses Samaan

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.

CONGRATS TO OUR YOUTH

Congratulations to all of our youth who participated in Mahagran and YSC! We are proud to announce that our jr. high and 1st/2nd grade classes both received "excellent", and then Pre-K/Kindergarten and 3rd/4th grade classes received "good." Additionally, we're thrilled to announce that Bella Farah was a finalist in the photography competition, and Carla Kelliny placed second! To round it off, our parish won "Best T-Shirt Design"! A huge congratulations to all of our youth and a warm thank you to all the servants who helped prepare them.

 

SAVE THE DATE - 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. More details to follow! If you have questions on what to bring, or want to help out, please contact Mina Said at (559) 280-1825.

SAVE THE DATE - 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.

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.

Weekly Update - August 6

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Peace and Grace, Parishioners!

Pope Kyrillos V, commemorated 1 Mesore/7 August

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Monday: Veneration for the Theotokos and Tasbeha: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Veneration for the Theotokos and Tasbeha: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Veneration for the Theotokos and Tasbeha: 7:30 p.m.

FOCUS service: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Thursday: Veneration for the Theotokos and Tasbeha: 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Divine Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

St. Katherine's Fellowship Meeting: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (with guest speaker Abouna Daniel Habib)

Saturday: Veneration, Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (with Abouna Daniel Habib)

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (with Abouna Daniel)

Veneration for the Theotokos and Tasbeha: 7:30 p.m.

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Fasting is the champion of every virtue, the beginning of the struggle, the crown of the abstinent, the beauty of virginity and sanctity, the resplendence of chastity, the commencement of the path of Christianity, the mother of prayer, the well-spring of sobriety and prudence, the teacher of stillness, and the precursor of all good works."

-(St Isaac the Syrian, Homilies 37, in Ascetical Homilies, p 171)

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

The Spirituality of Fasting by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

ST. MARY'S FAST BEGINS

The fast for the Holy Virgin Mary begins 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.

SAVE THE DATE - 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. More details to follow! If you have questions on what to bring, or want to help out, please contact Mina Said at (559) 280-1825.

SAVE THE DATE - 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.

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.

EXTRA HELP WITH FOCUS THIS WEEK

While our parish does not typically help serve with FOCUS at God's Extended Hand on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, FOCUS finds itself short on volunteers as of late. In order to eliminate the possibility of cancelling our service there, which would not only mean no dinner for our homeless brothers and sisters but also taking away the only evening off for the workers at God's Extended Hand, we're asking our parishioners to help with serving and clean up, from around 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church will be preparing the meal off site, so no need to help cook). GEH is located at the corner of 16th and Island in Downtown San Diego.

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.

Weekly Update - July 30

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Peace and Grace, Parishioners!

St. Mary Magdalene, commemorated 28 Epep/4 August

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Friday: Divine Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Do not think that recovery is from perishable foods, but recovery and strength is from our Lord Jesus Christ. For if the martyrs of Christ endured their limbs to be cut off and were beheaded and burned in the fire, and they endured unto death in the faith in God that is theirs, then I am worthy to be sick because of an insignificant illness."

-- Saint Anba Palamon, commemorated 25 Epip/1 August

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Young Women and St. Marina by Abouna Moses Samaan

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.

Weekly Update - July 23

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Peace and Grace, Parishioners!

St. James (Jacob), the Son of Alphaeus, commemorated 18 Epip/25July

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday: Summer Club/Youth Spiritual Competition Prep: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Abouna Gregory to join the 3rd and 4th graders)

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Thursday: Summer Club/Youth Spiritual Competition Prep: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

We are people endowed with reason, for whom it would be the greatest disgrace to abandon the one true God, the Maker of heaven and earth, in order to worship dumb, senseless idols. We are not afraid of torments you threaten us with. They will be easy for us to bear and will show the power of our God. 

-- Saint Euphemia, commemorated 17 Epip/24 July

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Athansius's Letter to Dracontius

(as excerpted by Abba Kyrillos in the Servants' Talk)

 

SUMMER CLUB/MAHRAGAN/YSC PREPARATIONS

Continuing as we have over the years, St. Basil will be having our Summer Club and Youth Spiritual Competition (YSC) preparation at the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. This service is designed for children in all grades through high school. There will be prayers, games, food, and fun for all. Abouna Gregory will be joining the 3rd and 4th graders this Tuesday to give a presentation on Creation.

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.

Weekly Update - July 18

St. Ephraim the Syrian

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday: Summer Club/Youth Spiritual Competition Prep: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Thursday: Summer Club/Youth Spiritual Competition Prep: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  (His Grace Bishop Kyrillos will be attending)

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

On this day (15th of Abib), of the year 379 A.D., the holy father, St. Ephraem (Ephraim) the Syrian, departed. He was born in the city of Nissibis, in the beginning of the fourth century to pagan parents, during the days of the righteous Emperor Constantine. It happened that he met with St. James bishop of Nissibis, who preached to him and taught him the particulars of the Christian Faith. Ephraem believed on his hands. St. James baptized him and Ephraim stayed with him. He excelled in his worship that surpassed his contemporaries. He debated the pagans and overcame them by the grace that was within him. When the council of Nicea convened, he went with his teacher St. James to attend the council.

One day, it happened that while St. Ephraem was praying, he saw a pillar of light which extended from earth to heaven. When he marvelled at what he saw, he heard a voice saying to him, "That what you saw is St. Basil, Bishop of Caesaria." St. Ephraem longed to see St. Basil and he went to Caesaria. He entered the church and stood in a corner of it. He saw St. Basil in his priestly vestments embroidered with gold. St. Ephraim doubted the holiness of St. Basil. The Lord showed him a white dove that alighted over St. Basil's head. God then inspired St. Basil of the presence of St. Ephraem. St. Basil called him by his name, and St. Ephraem marvelled at how he knew him. They greeted each other, and St. Basil ordained him a deacon.

St. Ephraem increased his asceticism, and many great virtues were manifested through him that surpass description. Among which was that of an honorable woman, who was ashamed to confess her sins orally to St. Basil. She wrote on a paper her sins which she had committed since her youth, and gave it to St. Basil. When he received it and knew what was written in it, he prayed for her. The piece of paper became blank except for only one great sin. The woman wept, and entreated him to pray for her that God might forgive this sin for her. St. Basil told her, "Go to the wilderness where St. Ephraem is and he will pray for you." The woman went to him and told him what had happened. He said to her, "I am not worthy of this honor, go back to St. Basil for he is a high priest. Go now quickly before he departs from this world." When the woman returned, she found that St. Basil had departed, and was carried on the heads of the priests. She wept, and threw the piece of paper on his coffin. She prayed to God interceding through the saint. Then, she took the piece of paper, and she found it completely blank.

St. Ephraem had performed many miracles. In his days, Ebn-Disan the Infidel appeared. This father debated with him until he overcame his erroneous opinions. He wrote many articles and discourses. When he completed his strife, he departed to the Lord.

 

SUMMER CLUB/MAHRAGAN/YSC PREPARATIONS

Continuing as we have over the years, St. Basil will be having our Summer Club and Youth Spiritual Competition (YSC) preparation at the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. This service is designed for children in all grades through high school. There will be prayers, games, food, and fun for all. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS, VISITATIONS & CONFESSIONS

Abouna Antony Paul will be present at St. Basil this Saturday from 11am for meetings and 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.

Weekly Update - July 11

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday: Vespers for the Feast of the Apostles: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Summer Club/Youth Spiritual Competition Prep: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Feast of the Apostles Holy and Divine Liturgy: 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Thursday: Summer Club/Youth Spiritual Competition Prep: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday: St. Katherine's Youth Meeting: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

SUMMER CLUB/MAHRAGAN/YSC PREPARATIONS

Continuing as we have over the years, St. Basil will be having our Summer Club and Youth Spiritual Competition (YSC) preparation at the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. This service is designed for children in all grades through high school. There will be prayers, games, food, and fun for all. 

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.

Mission Trip to Orphanage in Mexico with St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church

Weekly Update - July 5

Saint Febronia

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Thursday: Summer Club/Youth Spiritual Competition Prep: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: Vespers, Q&A, & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

SUMMER CLUB/MAHRAGAN/YSC PREPARATIONS

Continuing as we have over the years, St. Basil will be having our Summer Club and Youth Spiritual Competition (YSC) preparation at the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. This service is designed for children in all grades through high school. There will be prayers, games, food, and fun for all. 

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.

Weekly Update - June 28

Saint Moses the Strong

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Friday: Vespers: 6 p.m.

St. Katherine's Meeting (Father Antony Paul) 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: Divine Liturgy: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Vespers, Q&A, & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 7:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Father Antony Paul)

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

The feast of the matyrdom of St. Abba Moses is celebrated on the 24th of Paona, which corresponds to this Saturday, July 1. 

You can find out more about this great saint and martyr here: http://www.copticchurch.net/classes/synex.php?id=294

For sayings of the Strong Saint Abba Moses, check out the LA Diocese page dedicated to him here: http://lacopts.org/…/sayings-of-the-strong-saint-abba-moses/

For a meditation on St. Moses by Fr. Antony Paul, visit his page here: http://www.freedominchristianity.com/the-authentic-addict-…/

ST. KATHERINES YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

This Friday we are blessed to have Fr. Antony Paul lead our discussion titled "Lessons from the life of St. Moses". Please join us at St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church, and remember, this is a potluck, so bring a fast friendly dish to share if you can. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to sharing an evening of discussion and fellowship with you!

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.

Services This Weekend - June 23

The return of the relics of St. Mark to Egypt

+ Father Antony will be accompanying the High School youth retreat to Seattle. Services this weekend will remain the same with Father Andrew. +

SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Fr Andrew Iskander)

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 7:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Fr Andrew Iskander)

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.

 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.

Weekly Update - June 4

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday: UCSD Coptic Club: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Friday: Weekday Liturgy 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.(His Grace Bishop Abraham)

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 7:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (His Grace Bishop Abraham)

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.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Each Wednesday, volunteers from all of the Orthodox parishes in San Diego county work together through FOCUS at God's Extended Hand to help provide meals for the hungry. God's Extended Hand has been providing food and shelter to people in downtown San Diego since 1924 at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Teenagers and young adults from all parishes are asked to volunteer the 1st Wednesday of every month, and all the congregants of St. Basil's are asked to serve on the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month; for months that have a 5th Wednesday, FOCUS asks all parishes to volunteer on that day. Help is needed with preparing and cooking the food from 3:00-6:00pm and serving the food and cleaning up from 6:20-7:00pm. Children are welcome to help their parents serve. Please stop by for any amount of time you can serve each week! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

SAN DIEGO COPTIC CLUB

The San Diego Coptic Club is a fellowship for the college-aged youth of San Diego and hosts weekly spiritual meetings and social events. The meetings take place every week on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, alternating between spiritual meetings at the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla and social events which are held at a variety of places, like the beach, bowling, and many more! Coptic Club provides a fellowship to help youth grow in the love of Christ together and have a bond of unity in His name during a critical time of their lives. If you have questions or to join their mailing list, please reach out to David Kneiber.

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 see the bulletin board at church or contact Erene Hanna. 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.

Weekly Update - May 29

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday: UCSD Coptic Club: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Friday: St. Katherine's Meeting (Dinner Cruise Fundraiser in Long Beach): 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Saturday: Vespers, Q&A, & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 7:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Father Antony Paul)

    Church Picnic at Nobel Park: Immediately following the Divine Liturgy

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ST. KATHERINES YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

This Friday, there is a Young Professionals Dinner Cruise for Networking, Fellowship, and Fundraising for St. Luke Orthodox Christian Academy

Friday, June 2nd, 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Boarding at 7:30pm
DEPARTURE AT 8:00pm SHARP

$65 ($60 if you sign up with a friend)
TICKET SALES EXTENDED THRU WEDNESDAY, MAY 31.

Please sign up ASAP at: Link for Registration

We will be carpooling to Long Beach. For questions about the carpool, please contact Steven at (860) 338-0900

Q&A DURING VESPERS

This Saturday evening, during Vespers, Father Antony Paul will be having a Question and Answer forum following his month-long trip to Egypt. Please come prepared with questions, or if you are unable to attend, email them to priest@stbasil.net and listen for the answers which will be posted on the St. Basil podcast.

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.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Each Wednesday, volunteers from all of the Orthodox parishes in San Diego county work together through FOCUS at God's Extended Hand to help provide meals for the hungry. God's Extended Hand has been providing food and shelter to people in downtown San Diego since 1924 at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Teenagers and young adults from all parishes are asked to volunteer the 1st Wednesday of every month, and all the congregants of St. Basil's are asked to serve on the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month; for months that have a 5th Wednesday, FOCUS asks all parishes to volunteer on that day. Help is needed with preparing and cooking the food from 3:00-6:00pm and serving the food and cleaning up from 6:20-7:00pm. Children are welcome to help their parents serve. Please stop by for any amount of time you can serve each week! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

SAN DIEGO COPTIC CLUB

The San Diego Coptic Club is a fellowship for the college-aged youth of San Diego and hosts weekly spiritual meetings and social events. The meetings take place every week on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, alternating between spiritual meetings at the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla and social events which are held at a variety of places, like the beach, bowling, and many more! Coptic Club provides a fellowship to help youth grow in the love of Christ together and have a bond of unity in His name during a critical time of their lives. If you have questions or to join their mailing list, please reach out to David Kneiber.

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 see the bulletin board at church or contact Erene Hanna. 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.

Weekly Update - May 21

+ CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday: UCSD Coptic Club: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Thursday:  Feast of the Ascension Divine Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8 a.m.

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Fr. Andrew Iskander)

 

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 Andrew Iskander, please email frandrewiskander@gmail.com or approach him after the Liturgy on Sunday.

 

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Each Wednesday, volunteers from all of the Orthodox parishes in San Diego county work together through FOCUS at God's Extended Hand to help provide meals for the hungry. God's Extended Hand has been providing food and shelter to people in downtown San Diego since 1924 at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Teenagers and young adults from all parishes are asked to volunteer the 1st Wednesday of every month, and all the congregants of St. Basil's are asked to serve on the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month; for months that have a 5th Wednesday, FOCUS asks all parishes to volunteer on that day. Help is needed with preparing and cooking the food from 3:00-6:00pm and serving the food and cleaning up from 6:20-7:00pm. Children are welcome to help their parents serve. Please stop by for any amount of time you can serve each week! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

 

SAN DIEGO COPTIC CLUB

The San Diego Coptic Club is a fellowship for the college-aged youth of San Diego and hosts weekly spiritual meetings and social events. The meetings take place every week on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, alternating between spiritual meetings at the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla and social events which are held at a variety of places, like the beach, bowling, and many more! Coptic Club provides a fellowship to help youth grow in the love of Christ together and have a bond of unity in His name during a critical time of their lives. If you have questions or to join their mailing list, please reach out to David Kneiber.

 

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 see the bulletin board at church or contact Erene Hanna. 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.

Weekly Update - May 14

+ CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! +

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday: UCSD Coptic Club: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Friday:  Divine Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8 a.m.

   Saint Katherine's Meeting: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Fr. Andrew Iskander)

 

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 Andrew Iskander, please email frandrewiskander@gmail.com or approach him after the Liturgy on Sunday.

 

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Each Wednesday, volunteers from all of the Orthodox parishes in San Diego county work together through FOCUS at God's Extended Hand to help provide meals for the hungry. God's Extended Hand has been providing food and shelter to people in downtown San Diego since 1924 at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Teenagers and young adults from all parishes are asked to volunteer the 1st Wednesday of every month, and all the congregants of St. Basil's are asked to serve on the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month; for months that have a 5th Wednesday, FOCUS asks all parishes to volunteer on that day. Help is needed with preparing and cooking the food from 3:00-6:00pm and serving the food and cleaning up from 6:20-7:00pm. Children are welcome to help their parents serve. Please stop by for any amount of time you can serve each week! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

 

SAN DIEGO COPTIC CLUB

The San Diego Coptic Club is a fellowship for the college-aged youth of San Diego and hosts weekly spiritual meetings and social events. The meetings take place every week on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, alternating between spiritual meetings at the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla and social events which are held at a variety of places, like the beach, bowling, and many more! Coptic Club provides a fellowship to help youth grow in the love of Christ together and have a bond of unity in His name during a critical time of their lives. If you have questions or to join their mailing list, please reach out to David Kneiber.

 

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 see the bulletin board at church or contact Erene Hanna. 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.

Weekly Update - May 1

+ CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! +

Saint Photini (The Samaritan Woman)

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday: UCSD Coptic Club: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Friday: Saint Katherine's Meeting: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. @ St. Basil (Fr. Abraam Ayoub)

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim)

        Special Financial Presentation for Possible New Facility

 

ST. KATHERINE'S YOUTH MEETING

This Friday we are blessed to have Fr. Abraam lead our discussion titled "Touching His Wounds". Please join us at St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church, and remember, this is a potluck, so bring a dish to share if you can. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to sharing an evening of discussion and fellowship with you!

 

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 priest@stbasil.net to share your special news. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Kyrillos Ibrahim, please email priest@stbasil.net or approach him after the Liturgy on Sunday.

 

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Each Wednesday, volunteers from all of the Orthodox parishes in San Diego county work together through FOCUS at God's Extended Hand to help provide meals for the hungry. God's Extended Hand has been providing food and shelter to people in downtown San Diego since 1924 at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Teenagers and young adults from all parishes are asked to volunteer the 1st Wednesday of every month, and all the congregants of St. Basil's are asked to serve on the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month; for months that have a 5th Wednesday, FOCUS asks all parishes to volunteer on that day. Help is needed with preparing and cooking the food from 3:00-6:00pm and serving the food and cleaning up from 6:20-7:00pm. Children are welcome to help their parents serve. Please stop by for any amount of time you can serve each week! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

 

SAN DIEGO COPTIC CLUB

The San Diego Coptic Club is a fellowship for the college-aged youth of San Diego and hosts weekly spiritual meetings and social events. The meetings take place every week on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, alternating between spiritual meetings at the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla and social events which are held at a variety of places, like the beach, bowling, and many more! Coptic Club provides a fellowship to help youth grow in the love of Christ together and have a bond of unity in His name during a critical time of their lives. If you have questions or to join their mailing list, please reach out to David Kneiber.

 

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 see the bulletin board at church or contact Erene Hanna. 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.

Weekly Update - April 16

+ CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! +

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime!)

Thursday: UCSD Coptic Club: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday: Saint Katherine's Meeting: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. @ BJ's in La Jolla (Address)

Saturday: Saint Antony Monastery Trip: 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Meditation on "The Power of Resurrection" (Link)

 

SAINT ANTONY MONASTERY TRIP - 4/22/17 - 4 Spots left

The deadline to register is Thursday, April 20th. St. Basil's has organized a church trip to St. Antony Monastery in the California Desert on April 22nd. We have organized a 54 passenger bus to transport us to and from the monastery. The bus departs from the parish at 5:30am, allowing us to attend the Divine Liturgy, as well enjoy lunch, a tour, and services. We will depart from the monastery at 3pm, arriving in San Diego around 6:30pm. If interested, please follow the following link to reserve your space! (CLICK HERE)

 

st. katherine's youth meeting

This Friday we will meet for our second JOINT GYP meeting with Saint Demiana. We will meet at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse in La Jolla(Map) at 7PM. Please RSVP with Daniel (email) within the next couple of days so we can submit final reservation numbers by Thursday. Looking forward to seeing you all!

 

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 priest@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.

 

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Each Wednesday, volunteers from all of the Orthodox parishes in San Diego county work together through FOCUS at God's Extended Hand to help provide meals for the hungry. God's Extended Hand has been providing food and shelter to people in downtown San Diego since 1924 at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Teenagers and young adults from all parishes are asked to volunteer the 1st Wednesday of every month, and all the congregants of St. Basil's are asked to serve on the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month; for months that have a 5th Wednesday, FOCUS asks all parishes to volunteer on that day. Help is needed with preparing and cooking the food from 3:00-6:00pm and serving the food and cleaning up from 6:20-7:00pm. Children are welcome to help their parents serve. Please stop by for any amount of time you can serve each week! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

 

SAN DIEGO COPTIC CLUB

The San Diego Coptic Club is a fellowship for the college-aged youth of San Diego and hosts weekly spiritual meetings and social events. The meetings take place every week on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, alternating between spiritual meetings at the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla and social events which are held at a variety of places, like the beach, bowling, and many more! Coptic Club provides a fellowship to help youth grow in the love of Christ together and have a bond of unity in His name during a critical time of their lives. If you have questions or to join their mailing list, please reach out to Mariam Guirguis and David Kneiber.

 

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 see the bulletin board at church or contact Erene Hanna. 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.