Weekly Update - June 3

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PEACE AND GRACE!

St. Thomas the Apostle, commemorated on 26 Pashons/ 3 June

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

The purer the heart is, the larger it is, and the more able it is to find room within it for a greater number of beloved ones; while the more sinful it is, the more contracted it becomes, and the less number of beloved can it find room for, because it is limited by self-love, and that love is a false one.
+St. John of Kronstadt

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"The Life of St. Simon (Simeon) the Stylite", commemorated on 29 Pashons/6 June

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS service at God's Extended Hand: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Come anytime, kids are welcome!)

Friday: St. Katherine's Fellowship at the Greek Fest (see Facebook for details)

Saturday: Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday: Youth Hymns Class: 6:30 p.m. (in preparation for the spiritual competition)

APOSTLES' FAST

We are in the midst of the Apostles' Fast, which will culminate the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul on July 12th. As the Apostles fasted in preparation for their mission to spread the Gospel to all peoples, let us take advantage of this time to examine and prepare our own hearts. We should be participating in the fast with our brothers and sisters to the best of our abilities and in under the direction of our spiritual fathers.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. Children are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 amongst our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

 

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 - May 6

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Nativity of the Theotokos, celebrated on 1 Pashons/9 May

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all you necessities. Call her to your assistance, for such is the divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity."
+Saint Basil the Great

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"St. Mary in the Orthodox Concept"

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Friday: Joint St. Katherine's Youth Social Meeting with St. Demiana and Holy Cross 

7:00pm @ Smokeyard BBQ & Chop Shop (Link)

RSVP by emailing Dgharbawy@gmail.com by Friday morning

Saturday: Children's Hymns Class: 5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FR. ANTONY PAUL'S DEPARTURE

This past Sunday the church celebrated Father Antony Paul's service for St. Basil with a picnic at Nobel Park. Unfortunately, due to his illness, he will be spending the summer in Canada on an education ministry. Abouna Antony Paul has been a true blessing to this congregation and his love and service for us will continue despite the distance. If you did not get a chance to speak with Abouna, please email him at priest@stbasil.net.

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 share your special news with us. 

 

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 - Holy Week (April 1)

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PEACE AND GRACE!

The Crucifixion of our Lord, commemorated on 28 Paremhotep/6 April

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“We needed an Incarnate God, a God put to death, that we might live. We were put to death together with Him, that we might be cleansed; we rose again with Him because we were put to death with Him; we were glorified with Him, because we rose again with Him.”

-St. Gregory the Theologian

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"Why the Cross?" by St. Athanasius

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

HOLY WEEK

As Lent concludes and Holy Week is beginning, we prepare for the most holy time of the year, where we remember our Lord's agony, death, and far more importantly: resurrection. The life of the Church is is important, we want to live in and with Christ, and this fast helps us bring our whole spiritual life under review. The service schedule for Holy Week will be sent out on Friday; we invite you and your loved ones to join in as many of the services as possible as we await the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - March 25

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Entry of the Lord in Jerusalem, celebreated on on 23 Paremhotep/1 April

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"But having truly all of this, the Physician has come to the sick, and the Sun of Righteousness has dawned for those who sat in darkness, the Anchor and Calm Harbor to those storm-tossed, the Intercessor has been born for the despised slaves, and peace has been united, and the Redeemer of captives has come, the strong unspeakable Joy and Love and Protection has come for those who are embattled. He is our peace, as the divine Apostle says, through Whom we have all received grace, Christ our God, to Whom belong glory to the ages of ages. Amen."

-St. John Chrysostom, on the Annunciation, celebrated 29 Paremhotep/7 April

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"How to Benefit Spiritually in the Holy Pascha Week" by H.H. Pope Shenouda III

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Monday:  Divine Liturgy: 6:30-7:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Book Club: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (come any time!)

Friday: Unction of the Sick and Divine Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

St. Katherine Meeting: 7:00 p.m. (at Souplantation)

Saturday:  Lazarus Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Palm Weaving, Hymns Class, and Church Decorating throughout the day

Eve of Palm Sunday: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Sermon: How to Benefit from Holy Week by Abouna Antony

Sunday: Palm Sunday Matins, Divine Liturgy, and General Burial Service: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

HOLY WEEK

As Lent concludes and Holy Week is beginning, we prepare for the most holy time of the year, where we remember our Lord's agony, death, and far more importantly: resurrection. The life of the Church is is important, we want to live in and with Christ, and this fast helps us bring our whole spiritual life under review. The service schedule for Holy Week will be sent out on Friday; we invite you and your loved ones to join in as many of the services as possible as we await the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - March 18

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Amma Sarah of the Desert, commemorated on 15 Paremhotep/24 March

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"If we search out the Lord with effort, through the virtues, He will appear to us; and if we remain in stillness, He will remain with us."

-Amma Sarah

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"Carrying the Cross" by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

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

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (come any time!)

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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

Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers: 6:00 p.m. at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

GREAT LENT

As we continue in the Holy and Great Fast, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast. Abouna Antony has emailed a recommended program for the fast; please ensure you receive guidance from your own spiritual father. Lent is a time of asceticism and self-control; a time for modesty in all that we do. We prepare for the most holy time of the year, where we remember our Lord's agony, death, and far more importantly: resurrection. The life of the Church is is important, we want to live in and with Christ, and this fast helps us bring our whole spiritual life under review.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - March 11

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PEACE AND GRACE!

St. Matthias the Apostle, commemorated on 8 Paremhotep/17 March

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Devils take great delight in fullness, and drunkenness and bodily comfort. Fasting possesses great power and it works glorious things. To fast is to banquet with angels.”

+ St. Athanasius the Great

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"On Not Trying Harder" by Fr. Michael Gillis

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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

Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers: 6:00 p.m. at St. Katherine Orthodox Mission

GREAT LENT

As we continue in the Holy and Great Fast, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast. Abouna Antony has emailed a recommended program for the fast; please ensure you receive guidance from your own spiritual father. Lent is a time of asceticism and self-control; a time for modesty in all that we do. We prepare for the most holy time of the year, where we remember our Lord's agony, death, and far more importantly: resurrection. The life of the Church is is important, we want to live in and with Christ, and this fast helps us bring our whole spiritual life under review.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - March 4

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PEACE AND GRACE!

St. Kyrillos VI, commemorated on 30 Meshir/9 March

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"When fasting, you should fast both in body and heart; abstaining from
meat, gossip and slander...The fasting tongue is better than the
fasting stomach, and when the heart abstains from wrath, that is
better than both."

— St. Kyrillos VI

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"Fasting" by St. Kyrillos VI

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (come any time!)

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (with HE Serapion)

Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers: 6:00 p.m. at St. Gregory of Nyssa Greek Orthodox Church

GREAT LENT

As we continue in the Holy and Great Fast, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast. Abouna Antony has emailed a recommended program for the fast; please ensure you receive guidance from your own spiritual father. Lent is a time of asceticism and self-control; a time for modesty in all that we do. We prepare for the most holy time of the year, where we remember our Lord's agony, death, and far more importantly: resurrection. The life of the Church is is important, we want to live in and with Christ, and this fast helps us bring our whole spiritual life under review.

VISIT FROM THE METROPOLITAN

We are blessed to have His Eminence Serapion joining us for Liturgy this Sunday! Please join us for Liturgy and the agape meal following so we can all take the blessing of praying and fellowshipping together with him!

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - February 25

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PEACE AND GRACE!

St. Basil the Great

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“And so I desire to fix three precepts in your mind so that you may accomplish them during the fast: to speak ill of no one, to hold no one for an enemy, and to expel from your mouth altogether the evil habit of swearing.”

— St. John Chrysostom

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"Get Real for Lent" by Fr. Stephen Freeman

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (come any time!)

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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

Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers: 6:00 p.m. at St. Anthony the Great Antiochian Orthodox Church

GREAT

As we continue in the Holy and Great Fast, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast. Abouna Antony has emailed a recommended program for the fast; please ensure you receive guidance from your own spiritual father. Lent is a time of asceticism and self-control; a time for modesty in all that we do. We prepare for the most holy time of the year, where we remember our Lord's agony, death, and far more importantly: resurrection. The life of the Church is is important, we want to live in and with Christ, and this fast helps us bring our whole spiritual life under review.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - February 18

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PEACE AND GRACE!

St. Severus, commemorated on 14 Meshir/21 February

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“It is necessary for a Christian to fast, in order to clear his mind, to rouse and develop his feelings, and to stimulate his will to useful activity. These three human capabilities we darken and stifle above all by ‘surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life’ (Lk. 21:34).”

— St. John of Kronstadt

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

On Not Trying Harder by Fr. Michael Gillis

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (come any time!)

Friday: Divine Liturgy: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 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 Habib

Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers: 6:00 p.m. at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church

GREAT LENT HAS BEGUN

As we begin the Holy and Great Fast, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast. Abouna Antony has emailed a recommended program for the fast; please ensure you receive guidance from your own spiritual father. Lent is a time of asceticism and self-control; a time for modesty in all that we do. We prepare for the most holy time of the year, where we remember our Lord's agony, death, and far more importantly: resurrection. The life of the Church is is important, we want to live in and with Christ, and this fast helps us bring our whole spiritual life under review.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - February 11

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PEACE AND GRACE!

The Presentation of the Lord into the Temple, celebrated on 8 Meshir/14 February

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Beware of limiting the good of fasting to mere abstinence from meats. Real fasting is alienation from evil. ‘Loose the bands of wickedness.’ For give your neighbor the mischief he has done you. Forgive him his trespasses against you. Do not ‘fast for strife and debate.’ You do not devour flesh, but you devour your brother. You abstain from wine, but you indulge in outrages. You wait for evening before you take food, but you spend the day in the law courts. Woe to those who are ‘drunken, but not with wine.’ Anger is the intoxication of the soul, and makes it out of its wits like wine."

-St. Basil the Great

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

The Attitude of Forgiveness

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Friday: Divine Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

St. Katherine's Fellowship: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (with George Awad)

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with Abouna Daniel Meleka

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

GREAT LENT HAS BEGUN

As we begin the Holy and Great Fast, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast. Abouna Antony has emailed a recommended program for the fast; please ensure you receive guidance from your own spiritual father. Lent is a time of asceticism and self-control; a time for modesty in all that we do. We prepare for the most holy time of the year, where we remember our Lord's agony, death, and far more importantly: resurrection. The life of the Church is is important, we want to live in and with Christ, and this fast helps us bring our whole spiritual life under review.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - February 4

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Abba Paul the Hermit, commemorated on 2 Meshir/9 February

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

When the same Father Antony meditated on the depth of the judgment of God, he asked, “Lord, how is it that some die when they are young, while others drag on to extreme old age?  And why are some poor and others rich?  Why do wicked people prosper and why are the just in need?  He heard a voice answering him, “Antony, keep your attention on yourself; these things are according to the judgment of God, and it is not to your benefit to know anything about them.

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Family Meditations for Great Lent" is a daily podcast and website designed for children and the families, including crafts and activities.

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (come anytime!)

Coptic Club: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (with Deacon Samuel at St. Basil's)

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with Abouna Andrew Hanna

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with Abouna Andrew Hanna

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - January 28

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PEACE AND GRACE!

The Prophet Jonah, celebrated on 24 Tobe/1 February

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

‘One boat experienced shipwreck and lost its cargo; with great difficulty did that boat arrive in the harbor and you wish to drown even that which was saved from drowning!’

-Abba Antony, commemorated on 22 Tobe/30 January

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"Jonah, Nineveh, and Us" by Abouna Matta El-Meskeen

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (come anytime!)

Thursday: Divine Liturgy for Jonah's Feast: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Talk by Fr. Gregory Bishay @ St. Basil (see below for details): 7:00 p.m.

Friday: Talk by Fr. Gregory Bishay @ St. Demiana: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with Abouna Antony Selim

Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with Abouna Antony Selim

 

THE FAST OF NINEVEH

The Fast of Nineveh, or Jonah's Fast, is from Monday, January 29th, through Wednesday, January 31st, and culminates in Jonah's Passover on February 1st. We will be celebrating the feast with Divine Liturgy Thursday morning.

CREATION: THEOLOGY AND SCIENCE

Fr. Gregory Bishay will be blessing us with two talks on Creation: Theology and Science that focus on Biblically explaining how the world began. The talks will be at 7pm, Thursday at St. Basil's, and Friday at St. Demiana’s. A light meal will be provided. Make sure to invite your friends!

TAX LETTERS AND NON-MONETARY DONATIONS

You will soon be receiving a letter with a summary of your donations for tax purposes. If you have made non-monetary donations and would like those included in the letter, please fill out and submit this form.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - January 21

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PEACE AND GRACE!

The Wedding at Cana of Galilee, celebrated 13 Tobe/21 January

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“In the beginning there is struggle and a lot of work for those who come near to God. But after that there is indescribable joy. It is just like building a fire: at first it is smoky and your eyes water, but later you get the desired result. Thus we ought to light the divine fire in ourselves with tears and effort.” - Amma Syncletica

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Why You Should Keep Taking Your Kids to Church Even When it Feels Pointless by Emily Carrington

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (come anytime!)

Friday: St. Katherine's Fellowship: Joint San Diego Church Meeting @ P.F. Changs - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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

 

GRAND OPENING!!

This Sunday is our beloved Church's grand opening! Please join us for our first vespers this Saturday evening and to help prepare the church for Sunday liturgy. This has been an incredible effort and we look forward to celebrating together.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - January 14

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PEACE AND GRACE!

The Blessed Feast of the Theophany, celebrated on 11 Tobe/19 January

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"The prayer of each is manifest to God; one seeks heavenly things affectionately and one seeks them learnedly; one utters his words perfunctorily with the tips of his lips, but his heart is far from God… Thus, let the tongue sing, let the mind interpret the meaning of what has been said, that you may sing with your spirit, that you may sing likewise with your mind. Not at all is God in need of glory, but He wishes us to be worthy of glory."

-St. Basil the Great, commemorated on 6 Tobe/14 January

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Becoming Like Holy Water by Fr. Philip LeMasters

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (come anytime!)

Thursday: Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Theophany: 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Please fast from noon if you are receiving communion)

Saturday:  Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers and Tasbeha: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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

 

CHURCH OPENING!

OUR NEW CHURCH'S GRAND OPENING IS THIS SUNDAY. Construction on the parish is nearly complete! People helped haul all the church items from downstairs to the new church on Sunday, but there's still lots to be done! As clean up and set up continues, please consider helping out. Contact Taunt Nadra to help with clean up this week. To offer other construction help, and to receive email updates on construction needs, please email Bishoy Said.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - Jan 7

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PEACE AND GRACE!

The Blessed Feast of the Nativity, celebrated on 29 Kiahk/7 January

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"The Son of God became man to enable men to become the sons of God."

 - C. S. Lewis

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

The Twelve Days of Christmas in the Orthodox Tradition by Fr. Johannes Jacobse

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (come anytime!)

Friday-Sunday: St. Basil 2nd Annual Retreat @ Pala Mesa Resort

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

 

SERVING ORPHANS AND WIDOWS MINISTRY

We are planning a trip on January 20th to Tijuana, Mexico, to serve at an orphanage with a Christian organization called Serving Orphans and Widows. Transportation will cost between $20-40, and you must have a valid passport to join. Monetary donations or a donation of clothing, toys, or household supplies are very appreciated! Register here!

HELP WITH CHURCH CONSTRUCTION

Construction on the parish has begun! People helped haul nearly 5 tons of material, but there's still lots to be done! As clean up begins this week, please consider helping out. Contact Taunt Nadra to help with clean up this week. To offer other construction help, and to receive email updates on construction needs, please email Bishoy Said.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - December 31

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PEACE AND GRACE!

King David the Psalmist, commemorated on 23 Kiahk/1 January

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Do not have Jesus Christ on your lips, and the world in your heart.” 
- St. Ignatius of Antioch, commemorated on 24 Kiahk/2 January

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"King Herod and the True Meaning of Christmas" by Fr. Lawrence Farley

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (come anytime!)

Saturday: Feast of the Nativity: 8 p.m.

 

LAST CHANCE FOR RETREAT REGISTRATION

Our second annual family retreat is officially scheduled for January 12th through 14th; while registration has closed, we have a few spots pre-purchased for those who missed the chance to register! It will be at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, CA. If you missed it last year, don't make the mistake again! Contact Daniel Gharbawy to sign up! FAQ here

HELP WITH CHURCH CONSTRUCTION

Construction on the parish has begun! People helped haul nearly 5 tons of material, but there's still lots to be done! As clean up continues, please consider helping out. Contact Taunt Nadra to help with clean up this week. To offer other construction help, and to receive email updates on construction needs, please email Bishoy Said.

 

NATIVITY FAST

November 25th marked the first day of the "Little Fast," also known as the Nativity Fast. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. I encourage each of you to take the discipline seriously and to consult with your spiritual father for an appropriate prescription for your fasting period, as well as what spiritual disciplines to partake of during this blessed time. May the Lord bless this fast for all of us and let it be a source of fruit to all of us. -Abouna Antony

 

SERVING ORPHANS AND WIDOWS MINISTRY

We are planning a trip on January 20th to Tijuana, Mexico, to serve at an orphanage with a Christian organization called Serving Orphans and Widows. Transportation will cost between $20-40, and you must have a valid passport to join. The deadline for joining is January 5th. Monetary donations or a donation of clothing, toys, or household supplies are very appreciated! Please contact Sarah Michael with any questions.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - December 24

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PEACE AND GRACE!

St. Barnabas the Apostle, commemorated on 21 Kiahk/30 December

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"It is necessary most of all for one who is fasting to curb anger, to accustom himself to meekness and condescension, to have a contrite heart, to repulse impure thoughts and desires, to examine his conscience, to put his mind to the test and to verify what good has been done by us in this or any other week, and which deficiency we have corrected in ourselves in the present week. This is true fasting."

-St. John Chrysostom

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?" by Fr. Anthony Messeh

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (come anytime!)

Saturday: Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Vespers and Kiahk Praises: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Divine Liturgy: 12:00 a.m. (if you plan to receive Communion, please fast from 5 p.m. onward)

 

LAST CHANCE FOR RETREAT REGISTRATION

Our second annual family retreat is officially scheduled for January 12th through 14th, and this is the LAST CHANCE to register! It will be at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, CA. If you missed it last year, don't make the mistake again! Sign up here! FAQ here

HELP WITH CHURCH CONSTRUCTION

Construction on the parish has begun! People helped haul nearly 5 tons of material, but there's still lots to be done! As clean up begins this week, please consider helping out. Contact Taunt Nadra to help with clean up this week. To offer other construction help, and to receive email updates on construction needs, please email Bishoy Said.

FATHER DANIEL HABIB VISIT

Father Daniel Habib will be visiting our church and staying in San Diego December 23rd through January 1st. To schedule time for a visitation or to speak with him, please email him.

 

NATIVITY FAST

November 25th marked the first day of the "Little Fast," also known as the Nativity Fast. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. I encourage each of you to take the discipline seriously and to consult with your spiritual father for an appropriate prescription for your fasting period, as well as what spiritual disciplines to partake of during this blessed time. May the Lord bless this fast for all of us and let it be a source of fruit to all of us. -Abouna Antony

 

SERVING ORPHANS AND WIDOWS MINISTRY

We are planning a trip on January 20th to Tijuana, Mexico, to serve at an orphanage with a Christian organization called Serving Orphans and Widows. Transportation will cost between $20-40, and you must have a valid passport to join. The deadline for joining is January 5th. Monetary donations or a donation of clothing, toys, or household supplies are very appreciated! Please contact Sarah Michael with any questions.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - December 17

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Sts. Barbara and Juliana, commemorated on 17 December/8 Kiahk

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"True fasting lies is rejecting evil, holding one’s tongue, suppressing one’s hatred, and banishing one’s lust, evil words, lying, and betrayal of vows."

-St. Basil the Great

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

St. Nicholas and the Meaning of Christmas

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Saturday: Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

 

LAST CHANCE FOR RETREAT REGISTRATION

Our second annual family retreat is officially scheduled for January 12th through 14th, and this is the LAST CHANCE to register! It will be at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, CA. If you missed it last year, don't make the mistake again! Sign up here! FAQ here

HELP WITH CHURCH CONSTRUCTION

Construction on the parish has begun! Last week, people helped haul nearly 5 tons of material, but there's still lots to be done! As clean up begins this week, please consider helping out. Contact Taunt Nadra to help with clean up this week. To offer other construction help, and to receive email updates on construction needs, please email Bishoy Said.

FATHER DANIEL HABIB VISIT

Father Daniel Habib will be visiting our church and staying in San Diego December 23rd through January 1st. To schedule time for a visitation or to speak with him, please email him.

 

NATIVITY FAST

November 25th marked the first day of the "Little Fast," also known as the Nativity Fast. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. I encourage each of you to take the discipline seriously and to consult with your spiritual father for an appropriate prescription for your fasting period, as well as what spiritual disciplines to partake of during this blessed time. May the Lord bless this fast for all of us and let it be a source of fruit to all of us. -Abouna Antony

 

SERVING ORPHANS AND WIDOWS MINISTRY

We are planning a trip to an orphanage in Mexico with a Christian organization called Serving Orphans and Widows. The trip is planned for January 20th to Tijuana, Mexico and will cost between $20-40 for transportation. You must have a valid passport to join. The deadline for joining is January 5th. If you are unable to join us, a monetary donation or a donation of clothing, toys, or household supplies would be very appreciated. All of us can take part of this wonderful opportunity! Please contact Sarah Michael with any questions.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - December 10

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple, celebrated 3 Kiahk/12 December

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Just as the most bitter medicine drives out poisonous things, so prayer joined to fasting drives evil thoughts away."

-Amma Syncletica

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Living the Nativity in Our Little Churches by Elissa Bjeletich

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Friday: Kiahk Praises & Church Decorating!: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

 

ST. BASIL'S SECOND ANNUAL RETREAT

Our second annual family retreat is officially scheduled for January 12th through 14th! It will be at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, CA! If you missed it last year, don't make the mistake again. Sign up here! FAQ here

CONGRATULATIONS!

Our family at St. Basil's would like to congratulate Leikun and Selam on the baptism of their son, Sawerus! We would also like to congratulate Dr. Maryan Rizk on successfully completing her PhD!

 

DECORATE OUR CHURCH

This Friday we will begin decorating the church during Kiahk praises. Can’t make it? Just bring a decoration for the church on Sunday to prepare it for Christmas. Ornaments, wreaths, and garland are always welcome!

FATHER DANIEL HABIB VISIT

Father Daniel Habib will be visiting our church and staying in San Diego December 23rd through January 1st. To schedule time for a visitation or to speak with him, please email him.

 

NATIVITY FAST

November 25th marked the first day of the "Little Fast," also known as the Nativity Fast. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. I encourage each of you to take the discipline seriously and to consult with your spiritual father for an appropriate prescription for your fasting period, as well as what spiritual disciplines to partake of during this blessed time. May the Lord bless this fast for all of us and let it be a source of fruit to all of us. -Abouna Antony

 

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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 - December 3

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PEACE AND GRACE!

St. Katherine, commemorated on 29 Hathor/8 December

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Be not anxious about what you have, but about what you are.."

-St. Gregory of Nyssa, commemorated on 26 Hathor/3 December

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Discontentment with Prayer by Fr. Antonios Kaldas

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

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

 FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come any time!)

Saturday: Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

NATIVITY FAST

November 25th marked the first day of the "Little Fast," also known as the Nativity Fast. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. I encourage each of you to take the discipline seriously and to consult with your spiritual father for an appropriate prescription for your fasting period, as well as what spiritual disciplines to partake of during this blessed time. May the Lord bless this fast for all of us and let it be a source of fruit to all of us. -Abouna Antony

 

FLU CLINIC AT ST. DEMIANA'S

For those who may have missed the flu clinic at St. Basil are interested in receiving a flu vaccine, St. Demiana's will be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic at their parish on December 10th!

 

ST. BASIL'S SECOND ANNUAL RETREAT

Our parish's second annual family retreat is officially scheduled for January 12th through 14th! It will be at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, CA! If you missed it last year, don't make the mistake again. Sign up here!

 

FATHER DANIEL HABIB VISIT

Father Daniel Habib will be visiting our church and staying in San Diego December 23rd through January 1st. To schedule time for a visitation or to speak with him, please email him.

FOCUS SAN DIEGO

Join volunteers from Orthodox parishes in San Diego every Wednesday to serve with FOCUS to help provide meals for the hungry at 1625 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. Help is needed with cooking, serving, and clean up from 3:00 p.m. onwards. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

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 share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him 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.