Weekly Update - October 1

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Departure of Jonah, the Great Prophet, celebrated on 25 Tout/5 October

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“So read the Fathers, even one or two lines a day. They are very strengthening vitamins for the soul.”
+St. Paisios of Mount Athos

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Morning Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (Fr. George Awad)

FOCUS: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (for young adults & teens from all parishes)

Friday:

Talk “A Purpose Driven Live” with Peter Refela: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday:

Adults' Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Fr. George Awad)

Sunday: 

Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Fr. Arseny Paul)

TALK WITH PETER REFELA: A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE

The most basic question everyone faces in life is Why am I here? What is my purpose? Peter Refela visiting from Orange County will talk to us about looking within and around us to find God and His eternal purposes for each life. Real meaning and significance comes from understanding and fulfilling God's purposes for putting us on earth. Please join us on Friday, October 5th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at our church.

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ADULTS' AND CHILDREN'S HYMNS CLASSES

We have begun a hymns class for adults, children, and young adults. Classes begin at 5pm. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.  

  

14TH ANNUAL 2018 GYP CONVENTION

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee invites you to the 14th Annual GYP Convention on October 12-14, 2018 in La Jolla, CA. This year, Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim, the parish priest of St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church, will lead us in a spiritual and introspection discussion as our speaker. Register to reserve your spot here. Use the San Diego residents code for a special discount of $120 for regular registration - SDLOCAL18

 

ORPHANAGE TRIP TO MEXICO

On October 13, we will be taking another day trip to an orphanage in Mexico, hosted by SOW ministries. We have organized a bus to take us to the orphanage and back. The deadline for registration has passed, but we are still accepting donations of clothing, food, toys, and household products. If you would like to contribute, please reach out to Sarah Michael (714-875-7058). For those registered to join, please remember that a valid passport is required.

FRIENDS OF COPTIC EDUCATION - INAUGURAL FUNDRAISING DINNER

The “Friends of Coptic Education” (FOCE), a group of like-minded individuals endeavoring to realize the vision of the Department of Christian Education under His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, invite you to join their Inaugural dinner to support Coptic Education for all ages and listen to the dynamic guest speaker, Reverend Dr. Mark Swanson. The dinner will be held at California Club in Los Angeles on October 14th. All donations are tax deductible and all proceeds will benefit St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological Studies Program (ACTS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please RSVP or donate here.

 SHOP & HELP WITH AMAZON SMILE

If you are looking into other ways to support our church, the AmazonSmile Foundation offers an easy way to give while browsing the Amazon shop. It will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases, at no cost to you. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com (you may want to add a bookmark to make it easier to return). You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on the product detail pages. If you already own an Amazon account you can use the same account for AmazonSmile. On your first visit, please select “Saint Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church” as your charity of choice. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation for our church. Thank you so much for your love and support.

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 - September 24

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of St. Agathon the Stylite, celebrated on 14 Tout/24 September

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Prayer is a tie, a relationship between man and God. Therefore, it is not just talk, it is a heart connected to a heart.”
+H.H. Pope Shenouda

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Morning Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Vespers for the Feast of the Cross: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday:

Liturgy for the Feast of the Cross: 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Saturday:

Adults' Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Sunday: 

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

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.

ADULTS' AND CHILDREN'S HYMNS CLASSES

We have begun a hymns class for adults, children, and young adults. Classes begin at 5pm. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.  

 

COLLEGE DIOCESE CONVENTION

The diocese convention for college students, entitled "Anchored in Christ," will be from September 28th-30th at Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. For more information and registration, please click here!

 

14TH ANNUAL 2018 GYP CONVENTION

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee invites you to the 14th Annual GYP Convention on October 12-14, 2018 in La Jolla, CA. This year, Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim, the parish priest of St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church, will lead us in a spiritual and introspection discussion as our speaker. Register to reserve your spot here. Use the San Diego residents code for a special discount of $120 for regular registration - SDLOCAL18

 

ORPHANAGE TRIP TO MEXICO

On October 13, we will be taking another day trip to an orphanage in Mexico, hosted by SOW ministries. This trip is open to everyone young and "old". Please register with Sarah Michael (714-875-7058) by September 30 (final call!). Spaces are limited! Valid passport is required. We will also be accepting donations of clothing, food, toys, and household products if you would like to contribute. They are always so grateful on anything we can bring them and are in need of so much. 

FRIENDS OF COPTIC EDUCATION - INAUGURAL FUNDRAISING DINNER

The “Friends of Coptic Education” (FOCE), a group of like-minded individuals endeavoring to realize the vision of the Department of Christian Education under His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, invite you to join their Inaugural dinner to support Coptic Education for all ages and listen to the dynamic guest speaker, Reverend Dr. Mark Swanson. The dinner will be held at California Club in Los Angeles on October 14th. All donations are tax deductible and all proceeds will benefit St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological Studies Program (ACTS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please RSVP or donate here.

 SHOP & HELP WITH AMAZON SMILE

If you are looking into other ways to support our church, the AmazonSmile Foundation offers an easy way to give while browsing the Amazon shop. It will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases, at no cost to you. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com (you may want to add a bookmark to make it easier to return). You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on the product detail pages. If you already own an Amazon account you can use the same account for AmazonSmile. On your first visit, please select “Saint Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church” as your charity of choice. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation for our church. Thank you so much for your love and support.

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 - September 17

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PEACE AND GRACE!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Rest assured and do not think too much about any matter. Leave it to God who is in control... Have you known anyone who has trusted in God and was let down? Heaven forbid.”
+Pope Kyrillos VI of Alexandria

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Morning Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday:

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

Saturday:

Adults' Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Sunday: 

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

ST. KATHERINE YOUTH MEETING

This Friday evening join the San Diego Orthodox youth at St. Basil for a discussion led by Dr. David Seif titled “The Lord is my Shepherd”. Everyone of all ages are invited. The meeting begins at 7pm and is a potluck, so bring a fasting friendly dish if you can!

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.

ADULTS' AND CHILDREN'S HYMNS CLASSES

We have begun a hymns class for adults, children, and young adults. Classes begin at 5pm. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.  

 

COLLEGE DIOCESE CONVENTION

The diocese convention for college students, entitled "Anchored in Christ," will be from September 28th-30th at Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. For more information and registration, please click here!

 

14TH ANNUAL 2018 GYP CONVENTION

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee invites you to the 14th Annual GYP Convention on October 12-14, 2018 in La Jolla, CA. This year, Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim, the parish priest of St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church, will lead us in a spiritual and introspection discussion as our speaker. Register to reserve your spot here. Use the San Diego residents code for a special discount of $120 for regular registration - SDLOCAL18

 

ORPHANAGE TRIP TO MEXICO

On October 13, we will be taking another day trip to an orphanage in Mexico, hosted by SOW ministries. This trip is open to everyone young and "old". Please register with Sarah Michael (714-875-7058) by September 22. Spaces are limited! Valid passport is required. We will also be accepting donations of clothing, food, toys, and household products if you would like to contribute. They are always so grateful on anything we can bring them and are in need of so much. 

FRIENDS OF COPTIC EDUCATION - INAUGURAL FUNDRAISING DINNER

The “Friends of Coptic Education” (FOCE), a group of like-minded individuals endeavoring to realize the vision of the Department of Christian Education under His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, invite you to join their Inaugural dinner to support Coptic Education for all ages and listen to the dynamic guest speaker, Reverend Dr. Mark Swanson. The dinner will be held at California Club in Los Angeles on October 14th. All donations are tax deductible and all proceeds will benefit St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological Studies Program (ACTS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please RSVP or donate here.

 SHOP & HELP WITH AMAZON SMILE

If you are looking into other ways to support our church, the AmazonSmile Foundation offers an easy way to give while browsing the Amazon shop. It will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases, at no cost to you. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com (you may want to add a bookmark to make it easier to return). You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on the product detail pages. If you already own an Amazon account you can use the same account for AmazonSmile. On your first visit, please select “Saint Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church” as your charity of choice. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation for our church. Thank you so much for your love and support.

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 - September 10

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PEACE AND GRACE!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Blessed is God! In our time as well martyrs have come forth, and we have been made worthy to see people sacrificed for the Lord Christ, people who shed their holy blood to irrigate the entire Church. We have been made worthy to see people, advocates of piety, who are victorious, who are crowned … and we now have these crowned ones among us. ”
+St John Chrysostom 

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Liturgy for the Feast of the Nayrouz (Coptic New Year): 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 

Morning Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Saturday:

Adults' Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Contact: Peter Abadeer)

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

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

Sunday: 

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

  

FEAST OF THE NAYROUZ (COPTIC NEW YEAR)

Tuesday is the beginning of the blessed Coptic year. It is necessary to keep it a holy day with full purity and chastity. Let us start a new demeanor as St. Paul the Apostle says, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation: old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation." (2 Cor. 5:17-18). We ask our God to keep us without sin and help us to act according to His will with the intercessions of the pure Saint Mary, all the Martyrs and Saints. 

ADULTS' AND CHILDREN'S HYMNS CLASSES

We have begun a hymns class for adults, children, and young adults. Classes begin at 5pm. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.  

 

COLLEGE DIOCESE CONVENTION

The diocese convention for college students, entitled "Anchored in Christ," will be from September 28th-30th at Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. For more information and registration, please click here!

 

14TH ANNUAL 2018 GYP CONVENTION

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee invites you to the 14th Annual GYP Convention on October 12-14, 2018 in La Jolla, CA. This year, Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim, the parish priest of St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church, will lead us in a spiritual and introspection discussion as our speaker. Register to reserve your spot here. Use the San Diego residents code for a special discount of $100 for early bird registration - SDLOCAL18

 

ORPHANAGE TRIP TO MEXICO

On October 13, we will be taking another day trip to an orphanage in Mexico, hosted by SOW ministries. This trip is open to everyone young and "old". Please register with Sarah Michael (714-875-7058) by September 22. Spaces are limited! Valid passport is required. We will also be accepting donations of clothing, food, toys, and household products if you would like to contribute. They are always so grateful on anything we can bring them and are in need of so much. 

 SHOP & HELP WITH AMAZON SMILE

If you are looking into other ways to support our church, the AmazonSmile Foundation offers an easy way to give while browsing the Amazon shop. It will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases, at no cost to you. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com (you may want to add a bookmark to make it easier to return). You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on the product detail pages. If you already own an Amazon account you can use the same account for AmazonSmile. On your first visit, please select “Saint Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church” as your charity of choice. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation for our church. Thank you so much for your love and support.

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 - September 3

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PEACE AND GRACE!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“I asked for strength to tolerate, so He gave me weakness to learn to rely on Him.”
+H. H. Pope Shenouda

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Morning Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

FOCUS service at God's Extended Hand: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday:

Adults' Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Contact: Peter Abadeer)

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

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

Sunday: 

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

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.

ADULTS' AND CHILDREN'S HYMNS CLASSES

We have begun a hymns class for adults, children, and young adults. Classes begin at 5pm. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.  

COLLEGE DIOCESE CONVENTION

The diocese convention for college students, entitled "Anchored in Christ," will be from September 28th-30th at Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. For more information and registration, please click here!

14TH ANNUAL 2018 GYP CONVENTION

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee invites you to the 14th Annual GYP Convention on October 12-14, 2018 in La Jolla, CA. This year, Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim, the parish priest of St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church, will lead us in a spiritual and introspection discussion as our speaker. Register to reserve your spot here. Use the San Diego residents code for a special discount of $100 for early bird registration - SDLOCAL18

ORPHANAGE TRIP TO MEXICO

On October 13, we will be taking another day trip to an orphanage in Mexico, hosted by SOW ministries. This trip is open to everyone young and "old". Please register with Sarah Michael (714-875-7058) by September 22. Spaces are limited! Valid passport is required. We will also be accepting donations of clothing, food, toys, and household products if you would like to contribute. They are always so grateful on anything we can bring them and are in need of so much. 

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 - August 27

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PEACE AND GRACE!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“This is the Great Work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God and to expect temptation to his last breath.”
+Saint Anthony

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Morning Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

FOCUS service at God's Extended Hand: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 

Saturday:

Adults' Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Contact: Peter Abadeer)

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

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

Sunday: 

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

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. This week we invite all our young adults to help. Children are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

ADULTS' AND CHILDREN'S HYMNS CLASSES

We have begun a hymns class for adults, children, and young adults. Classes begin at 5pm. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.  

SOUTH AMERICA SERVICE TRIP

College Students and young professionals are invited to join a service trip to South America.  Total cost is $2800, registration requires $1600 and a copy of your passport (valid through June 2019). Deadline is August 31, 2018. If you'd like to learn more, please call Fr. John Mikhail at (909) 786-9932. 

COLLEGE DIOCESE CONVENTION

The diocese convention for college students, entitled "Anchored in Christ," will be from September 28th-30th at Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. For more information and registration, please click here!

14th annual 2018 gyp convention

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee invites you to the 14th Annual GYP Convention on October 12-14, 2018 in La Jolla, CA. This year, Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim, the parish priest of St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church, will lead us in a spiritual and introspection discussion as our speaker. Register to reserve your spot here. Use the San Diego residents code for a special discount of $100 for early bird registration - SDQUADLOCAL18

ORPHANAGE TRIP TO MEXICO

On October 13, we will be taking another day trip to an orphanage in Mexico, hosted by SOW ministries. This trip is open to everyone young and "old". Please register with Sarah Michael (714-875-7058) by September 22. Spaces are limited! Valid passport is required. We will also be accepting donations of clothing, food, toys, and household products if you would like to contribute. They are always so grateful on anything we can bring them and are in need of so much. 

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 - August 20

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PEACE AND GRACE!

"Do not forget prayer─it is the life of the soul..”

~ St. Nikon of Optina

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Psalmody for Virgin Mary: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 

Feast of the Assumption of St. Mary Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m

FOCUS service at God's Extended Hand: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday:

Adults' Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Contact: Peter Abadeer)

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

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

Sunday: 

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

Feast of the assumption

On August 22nd (16 Misra), we celebrate the assumption of the body of our pure Lady Saint Mary, the Mother of God. August 22 also marks the end of the fast of Saint Mary. While Saint Mary was keeping vigil, praying in the Holy Sepulcher, and waiting for the happy minute of her liberation from the bonds of the flesh, the Holy Spirit informed her of her forthcoming departure from this vain world. Read more here. 

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. This week we invite all our young adults to help. Children are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

ADULTS' AND CHILDREN'S HYMNS CLASSES

We have begun a hymns class for adults, children, and young adults. Classes begin at 5pm. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.  

COLLEGE DIOCESE CONVENTION

The diocese convention for college students, entitled "Anchored in Christ," will be from September 28th-30th at Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. For more information and registration, please click here!

Thank you!

Thank you for your continued support of Serving Orphans and Widows (SOW) ministry.  We delivered a full load of donations yesterday and have 1 or 2 more loads to deliver in the near future.  We blessed 2 orphanages, a men's rehab & a medical clinic that we work closely with. Thank you to everyone who helped!  God Bless!

South America Service Trip

College Students and young professionals are invited to join a service trip to South America.  Total cost is $2800, registration requires $1600 and a copy of your passport (valid through June 2019). Deadline is August 31, 2018. If you'd like to learn more, please call Fr. John Mikhail at (909) 786-9932. 

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 - August 13

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PEACE AND GRACE!

“God descends to the humble as waters flow down from the hills into the valleys.”

~ St. Tikhon of Voronezh

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Morning Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m

FOCUS service at God's Extended Hand: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday:  

Zoo Day for children and their parents

Saturday:

Adults' Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Contact: Peter Abadeer)

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

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

Sunday: 

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

ST. MARY'S FAST

From August 7th-21st (Mesore 1-15) the church celebrates the mother of God and the highest saint in the Orthodox Church. The feast of her assumption is August 22. Take a moment and read about the Theotokos and her importance to all of us HERE. Let us all celebrate her life and ask for her intercessions.

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. This week we invite all our young adults to help. Children are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jensen.

ZOO DAY

On Friday August 17th at 10 am, St. Basil's will be holding a special guided tour event at the San Diego Zoo for all Sunday School children and parents. The cost is only $10/person which is a discount from the regular price of $45/person and includes access not available to regular attendees. Please contact Sameh Guirguis at Sam_guirguis@yahoo.com or your child's Sunday School teacher to confirm your attendance!

ADULTS' AND CHILDREN'S HYMNS CLASSES

We have begun a hymns class for adults, children, and young adults. Classes begin at 5pm. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.  

COLLEGE DIOCESE CONVENTION

The diocese convention for college students, entitled "Anchored in Christ," will be from September 28th-30th at Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. For more information and registration, please click here!

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 - August 6, 2018

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Friday: St. Katherine Youth Meeting: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. @ Souplantation!

Saturday: Adults Hymns Class: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

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

August 17: Zoo Day: 10:00 a.m. - closing (see details below)

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ST. MARY'S FAST

From August 7th-21st (Mesore 1-15) the church celebrates the mother of God and the highest saint in the Orthodox Church. The feast of her assumption is August 22. Take a moment and read about the Theotokos and her importance to all of us HERE. Let us all celebrate her life and ask for her intercessions.

ZOO DAY

On Friday August 17th at 10 am, St. Basil's will be holding a special guided tour event at the San Diego Zoo for all Sunday School children and parents. The cost is only $10/person which is a discount from the regular price of $45/person and includes access not available to regular attendees. Please contact Sameh Guirguis at Sam_guirguis@yahoo.com or your child's Sunday School teacher by THIS FRIDAY, August 10th to confirm your attendance!

 

ST. KATHERINE'S MEETING @ SOUPLANTATION

This Friday August 10th the St. Katherine's Youth Meeting will be having dinner together with St. Demiana at Souplantation in Mira Mesa: Click HERE for location. We will meet at 7pm, come join us for an all-you-can-eat fast friendly buffet. 

 

ADULTS' AND CHILDREN'S HYMNS CLASSES

We have begun a hymns class for adults, children, and young adults. Classes begin at 5pm. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.

 

COLLEGE DIOCESE CONVENTION

The diocese convention for college students, entitled "Anchored in Christ," will be from September 28th-30th at Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. For more information and registration, please click here!

 

 

 

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 - June 24

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PEACE AND GRACE!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“One should not seek among others the truth that can be easily gotten from the Church. For in her, as in a rich treasury, the apostles have placed all that pertains to truth, so that everyone can drink this beverage of life. She is the door of life.”

+St. Irenaeus of Lyon

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

 How Should We Observe the Apostles' Fast?

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 GYP Fellowship: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (with His Grace Bishop Kyrillos!)

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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GREG AND ALYSE PLUTA

It is our joy to announce that Greg and Alyse Pluta were baptized into the Coptic Orthodox Church this past Sunday. May God's grace guide their lives and may they have a lifetime of blessings. Welcome home!

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING DONATION DRIVE

We will be hosting a children's clothing drive to help our youngest brothers and sisters at an orphanage in Mexico. Please bring donations of new and gently used children's clothing to church by this Sunday, July 1st; the biggest needs are for children's clothing, but we welcome donations of adult clothing and small toys as well. For more information, please contact Sarah Michael. 

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Join us to celebrate our young graduates on July 1st after Liturgy! Make sure to bring your kids and teens so we can commemorate their achievements together as a family.

 ADULTS' HYMNS CLASS

God willing, we will be beginning a hymns class for adults and young adults on July 7th. It will run during the same time as the children's hymns class. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.

JUNIOR HIGH DIOCESE RETREAT

The diocese retreat for junior high students, entitled "Living With Purpose," will have two sessions this summer. The boys' retreat will be from July 6th-8th at Adventure Mountain in Forest Hills, while the girls' retreat will be from July 24th-26th at the Coptic Village in Big Bear. For more information and registration, please click here!

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 - June 17

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PEACE AND GRACE!

St. Pope Kyrillos VI receiving the relics of St. Mark, now commemorated on 15 Phone/22 June

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"If from one burning lamp someone lights another, then another from that one, and so on in succession, he has light continuously. In the same way, through the Apostles ordaining their successors, and these successors ordaining others, and so on, the grace of the Holy Spirit is handed down through all generations and enlightens all who obey their shepherds and teachers."
+Saint Gregory Palamas

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

The Apostles ’ Fast 

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!)

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

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

Sunday: Greg and Alyse Pluta’s Baptism and Wedding Blessing: 7:15 a.m.

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

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

BAPTISM AND WEDDING BLESSING FOR GREG AND ALYSE PLUTA

It is our joy to announce that Greg and Alyse Pluta will be baptized into the Coptic Orthodox Church this Sunday at 7:15 a.m. The baptism will be followed by a wedding blessing for them, beginning around 8:10. We invite everyone to share in the blessing of welcoming them home into the Coptic Orthodox Church!

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.

 ADULTS' HYMNS CLASS

God willing, we will be beginning a hymns class for adults and young adults on July 7th. It will run during the same time as the children's hymns class. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.

JUNIOR HIGH DIOCESE RETREAT

The diocese retreat for junior high students, entitled "Living With Purpose," will have two sessions this summer. The boys' retreat will be from July 6th-8th at Adeventure Mountain in Forest Hills, while the girls' retreat will be from July 24th-26th at the Coptic Village in Big Bear. For more information and registration, please click here!

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 - June 10

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Christ and the Twelve Disciples

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

The Lord chose the Apostles, that they should be with Him, and that he might send them forth to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils. 

Every Christian is chosen—chosen for similar deeds, namely: to be with the Lord, through unceasing remembrance of Him and awareness of His omnipresence, through the preaching and fulfillment of His commandments, and through a readiness to confess one’s faith in Him. In those circles where such a confession is made, it is a loud sermon for all to hear.

+St. Theophan the Recluse

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

An in-progress 5-part series on the lives of the Apostles for families by Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Saturday: Youth Hymns Class: 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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.

ADULTS' HYMNS CLASS

God willing, we will be beginning a hymns class for adults and young adults on July 7th. It will run during the same time as the children's hymns class. Please contact Peter Abadeer with questions and for more information.

JUNIOR HIGH DIOCESE RETREAT

The diocese retreat for junior high students, entitled "Living With Purpose," will have two sessions this summer. The boys' retreat will be from July 6th-8th at Adeventure Mountain in Forest Hills, while the girls' retreat will be from July 24th-26th at the Coptic Village in Big Bear. For more information and registration, please click here!

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 - 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.