Weekly Update - January 7

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas), celebrated on 29 Kiahk / 7 January

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Come, let us wonder at the virgin most pure, wondrous in herself, unique in creation, she gave birth, yet knew no man; her pure soul with wonder was filled, daily her mind gave praise in joy at the twofold wonder: her virginity preserved, her child most dear. Blessed is He who shone forth from her!”
+St. Ephraim the Syrian, Songs of Praise

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

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

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

Saturday:

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

Sunday: 

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

NATIVITY FEAST

St. Basil Church wishes you a blessed Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, who has manifested to us the mystery of God’s humility and love. Please read the annual Nativity message by Pope Tawadros II here.

SUCCESSFUL DONATION MATCHING

Thank you to each and everyone who participated in the Donation Matching Challenge - we are grateful and overwhelmed by your generosity. You not only matched the amount by the anonymous donor, but you exceeded it. We were able to raise a total amount of $23,100! To those who would still like to donate, look out for a new challenge in the near future. In the meantime, you can always donate on our website.

NEW PRIEST FOR OUR CHURCH

Father Kyrillos Ibrahim announced that His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion has selected Ehab Maximous as worth of ordination to priesthood and his intention is for St. Basil to be his future parish. Let us congratulate Ehab, his wife Mariana, and his children Grace, Mark and Luke.

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 stewards

Weekly Update - December 31

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Departure of David, the Prophet and King, celebrated on 23 Kiahk / 1 January

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“You cannot be too gentle, too kind. Shun even to appear harsh in your treatment of each other. Joy, radiant joy, streams from the face of one who gives and kindles joy in the heart of one who receives.”
+Seraphim of Sarov

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Monday:

New Year’s Eve Service: 7&4 8:00 p.m. | Vigil & Prayer 11:30 p.m. | Matins 12:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. (Father Kyrillos)

Wednesday: 

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

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

Friday:

Nativity Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Father Joseph Ibrahim - The Incarnation and Soteriology)

Saturday:

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

Sunday: 

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

Feast of the Advent: 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

NATIVITY FAST

November 25th marked the beginning of the fast of the Nativity (the Advent) in our Coptic Church. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. You are encouraged 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. For more information on how and why we fast before nativity, click here.

NATIVITY THEMED SPEAKER SERIES

Thank you, Father Daniel Meleka, for driving all the way from San Fernando Valley and for honoring us with your inspiring talk last Friday. We are excited to welcome our last (but not least) Nativity speaker Father Joseph Ibrahim to St. Basil’s this coming Friday, January 4th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come and invite your friends - it will be open to all!

FEAST OF THE ADVENT

Please note that the Sunday morning liturgy on January 6th will be slightly condensed and conclude earlier than usual. Please join us for Sunday evening services, starting at 7:00 p.m. until midnight. We will have a potluck at church following the service. We would appreciate if you could contribute a dish. Please sign up here.

2019 NATIVITY EXCUSED ABSENCE

Our church celebrates the feast of Nativity on January 7th and we encourage all of you, young and old, to join us for liturgy on the eve of the 7th. Coptic Christmas falls on a Monday, so if parents wish to excuse their kids from school for this day, they can use this letter, which has been kindly provided by our Diocese.

NEW PRIEST FOR OUR CHURCH

Father Kyrillos Ibrahim announced that His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion has selected Ehab Maximous as worth of ordination to priesthood and his intention is for St. Basil to be his future parish. Let us congratulate Ehab, his wife Mariana, and his children Grace, Mark and Luke.

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 stewards

Weekly Update - December 24

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of St. Barnabas, One of the Seventy Apostles, celebrated on 21 Kiahk / 30 December

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“If you have nothing to give people, give them a warm smile and a kind word, give them love, give them tenderness, give them a word of encouragement; give them your heart.”
+H.H. Pope Shenouda III

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:

Nativity Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Father Daniel Meleka)

Saturday:

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

Sunday: 

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

NATIVITY FAST

November 25th marked the beginning of the fast of the Nativity (the Advent) in our Coptic Church. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. You are encouraged 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. For more information on how and why we fast before nativity, click here.

NATIVITY THEMED SPEAKER SERIES

Thank you, Ehab Maximous, for honoring us with your inspiring talk last Friday. We are excited to welcome our next Nativity speaker Father Daniel Meleka to St. Basil’s this coming Friday, December 28th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come and invite your friends - it will be open to all!

The following speaker will be:

January 4th: Father Joseph Ibrahim - The Incarnation and Soteriology

2019 NATIVITY EXCUSED ABSENCE

Our church celebrates the feast of Nativity on January 7th and we encourage all of you, young and old, to join us for liturgy on the eve of the 7th. Coptic Christmas falls on a Monday, so if parents wish to excuse their kids from school for this day, they can use this letter, which has been kindly provided by our Diocese.

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 stewards

Weekly Update - December 17

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of Fr. Yostos El Antony celebrated on 8 Kiahk / 17 December

Watch a short film in Arabic with English subtitles “The Silent Monk”

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“It was fitting that the Giver of all holiness should enter this world by a pure and holy birth. For He it is that of old formed Adam from the virgin earth, and from Adam without help of woman formed woman. For as without woman Adam produced woman, so did the Virgin without man this day bring forth a man.”
+St. John Chrysostom

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

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

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

Friday:

Nativity Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Ehab Maximous)

Saturday:

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

Sunday: 

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

NATIVITY FAST

November 25th marked the beginning of the fast of the Nativity (the Advent) in our Coptic Church. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. You are encouraged 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. For more information on how and why we fast before nativity, click here.

NATIVITY THEMED SPEAKER SERIES

Thank you, Robert Bishay, for honoring us with your inspiring talk last Friday. We are excited to welcome our next Nativity speaker Ehab Maximous to St. Basil’s this coming Friday, December 21st from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come and invite your friends - it will be open to all!

Upcoming speakers include:

December 21st: Ehab Maximous - He Took What is Ours, and Gave Us What is His

December 28th: Father Daniel Meleka - Being Made in His Image

January 4th: Father Joseph Ibrahim - The Incarnation and Soteriology

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 stewards

Weekly Update - December 3

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of St. Mercurius Known as the Saint with the Two Swords, celebrated on 25 Hator / 4 December

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Only struggle a little more. Carry your cross without complaining. Don’t think you are anything special. Don’t justify your sins and weaknesses, but see yourself as you really are. And, especially, love one another.”
+Father Seraphim Rose

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

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

FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Contact: Mary Jensen)

Friday:

Nativity Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (His Grace Bishop Kyrillos)

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. - 11:00 a.m. (Father Kyrillos)

Church Finances: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

NATIVITY FAST

November 25th marked the beginning of the fast of the Nativity (the Advent) in our Coptic Church. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. You are encouraged 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. For more information on how and why we fast before nativity, click here.

NATIVITY THEMED SPEAKER SERIES

Thank you, Father Gregory Bishay, for honoring us with your inspiring talk last Friday. We are excited to welcome our second Nativity speaker His Grace Bishop Kyrillos to St. Basil’s this coming Friday, December 7th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come and invite your friends - it will be open to all!

Upcoming speakers include:

December 14th: Robert Bishay - Joseph: A Man Above the Law

December 21st: Ehab Maximous - He Took What is Ours, and Gave Us What is His

December 28th: Father Daniel Meleka - Being Made in His Image

January 4th: Father Joseph Ibrahim - The Incarnation and Soteriology

PRESENTATION ON CHURCH FINANCES

Please join us in welcoming Abouna Kyrillos who will be with us on Sunday, December 9th, right after liturgy, as we present the church finances and the incredible opportunity to purchase a church property. We encourage you to attend this important meeting regarding the future of our beloved church.

DONATE YOUR SHOES

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 - November 26

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Departure of Saint Gregory, the Wonder Worker, celebrated on 21 Hator / 30 November

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Do not neglect the fast. It constitutes an imitation of Christ’s way of life.”
+St. Anthony the Great

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Giving Tuesday - please consider to donate for our church!

Wednesday: 

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

FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Contact: Mary Jensen)

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion)

Spiritual Talk: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion)

Friday:

Nativity Speaker Series - Comparison between two women: Eve and Mary: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Father Gregory Bishay)

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.

NATIVITY FAST BEGAN SUNDAY

November 25th marked the beginning of the fast of the Nativity (the Advent) in our Coptic Church. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. You are encouraged 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. For more information on how and why we fast before nativity, click here.

GIVING TUESDAY

As the whole world chooses only tomorrow as a day of giving money, we know you give so much more, all the time. We want to thank you for your generosity, love, and support of St. Basil's Coptic Orthodox Church in San Diego. As we pursue our ultimate goal of purchasing a true home, know that we are only $250k away from securing a down payment to purchase our current building and earning the equity towards a church we can build from the ground up. If you find it in your hearts to give tomorrow, please follow the desired link:

One Time Donation

Recurring Donation (requires registering an account)

Also use our Amazon Smile for your holiday shopping (see further below).  

VISIT OF HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN SERAPION

On Wednesday, November 28th, we have the honor to welcome His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion to our church where he will be praying Vespers at 6:00 p.m. followed by a spiritual talk at 7:30 p.m. We hope that many of you will have the chance to join and benefit from the blessing of having him.

NATIVITY THEMED SPEAKER SERIES

We are excited to welcome our first Nativity speaker Father Gregory Bishay to St. Basil’s to educate and inspire us with his talk “Comparison between two women: Eve and Mary” this coming Friday, November 30th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come and invite your friends - it will be open to all!

Upcoming speakers include:

December 7th: His Grace Bishop Kyrillos

December 14th: Robert Bishay - Joseph: A Man Above the Law

December 21st: Ehab Maximous - He Took What is Ours, and Gave Us What is His

December 28th: Father Daniel Meleka - Being Made in His Image

January 4th: Father Joseph Ibrahim - The Incarnation and Soteriology

SAVE THE DATE: DEC 9TH - CHURCH FINANCES

Please join us in welcoming Abouna Kyrillos who will be with us on December 9th as we present the church finances and the incredible opportunity to purchase a church property. We encourage you to attend this important meeting regarding the future of our beloved church.

2018 CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY

Join us for this year’s Noel Noel Christmas Symphony! Tickets are available for two dates:

December 15th at 8:00 pm - for those in Junior High and older Adults (approx. 2 hours)

December 16th at 2:00 pm - for families with small children (approx. 1 hour) with time for the kids to interact with instruments and sing along

We were provided a unique opportunity to purchase a group rate and able to get these tickets for $25/adult and $12/child. Make sure to purchase your tickets soon, since signup will close next weekend!

DONATE YOUR SHOES

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 - November 19

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of Saint Mina, the Wonder Worker, celebrated on 15 Hator / 24 November

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.”
Proverbs 25:28

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Wednesday: 

FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Contact: Mary Jensen)

Thursday:

Thanksgiving 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.

NATIVITY FAST BEGINS SUNDAY

November 25th marks the beginning of the fast of the Nativity (the Advent) in our Coptic Church. We implore our Lord, who completed our salvation by coming down to redeem us from the bondage of sin, to help us to do what is pleasing in His sight during this holy fast and through all the days of our lives. For more information on how and why we fast before nativity, click here.

SAVE THE DATE - NOVEMBER 28

On Wednesday, November 28th, we have the honor to welcome His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion to our church where he will be praying Vespers at 6:00 p.m. followed by a spiritual talk at 7:30 p.m. We hope that many of you will have the chance to join and benefit from the blessing of having him.

NATIVITY THEMED SPEAKER SERIES

We are excited to announce a new series of speakers coming to St. Basil’s to speak on topics regarding the Nativity! Talks will be weekly starting on November 30th through January 4th and will be open to all ages. Speakers include:

November 30th: Father Gregory Bishay - Comparison between two women: Eve and Mary

December 7th: His Grace Bishop Kyrillos

December 14th: Robert Bishay - Joseph: A Man Above the Law

December 21st: Ehab Maximous - He Took What is Ours, and Gave Us What is His

December 28th: Father Daniel Meleka - Being Made in His Image

January 4th: Father Joseph Ibrahim - The Incarnation and Soteriology

Come and invite your friends - you won’t want to miss these talks!

2018 CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY

Join us for this year’s Noel Noel Christmas Symphony! Tickets are available for two dates:

December 15th at 8:00 pm - for those in Junior High and older Adults (approx. 2 hours)

December 16th at 2:00 pm - for families with small children (approx. 1 hour) with time for the kids to interact with instruments and sing along

We were provided a unique opportunity to purchase a group rate and able to get these tickets for $25/adult and $12/child. Purchase your tickets here.

DONATE YOUR SHOES

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 - November 12

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Assembly of the Ecumenical Council at Nicea, celebrated on 9 Hator / 18 November

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“If there were no tribulation there would be no rest; if there were no winter, there would be no summer.”
+Saint John Chrysostom

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. (Contact: Mary Jensen)

Thursday:

Joint meeting with St. Demiana at Wood Ranch BBQ: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 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.

SUCCESSFUL CARE KIT PACKING

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

A huge thank you to everyone who donated supplies and helped packing our care kits for the needy last Saturday. We were able to pack more than 100 kits containing socks, toothbrush and paste, comb, soap, sunscreen, tissues, water, energy bars and more. These kits will make a big difference for people in need, so if you have not done so yet, please grab a kit or two next time you come to church. You can keep them in your car for when we encounter someone in need.

NATIVITY THEMED SPEAKER SERIES

We are excited to announce a new series of speakers coming to St. Basil’s to speak on topics regarding the Nativity! Talks will be weekly starting on November 30th through January 4th and will be open to all ages. Speakers include:

His Grace Bishop Kyrillos

Robert Bishay

Ehab Maximous

Father Daniel Meleka

Father Joseph Ibrahim

Come and invite your friends - you won’t want to miss these talks!

2018 CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY

Join us for this year’s Noel Noel Christmas Symphony! Tickets are available for two dates:

December 15th at 8:00 pm - for those in Junior High and older Adults (approx. 2 hours)

December 16th at 2:00 pm - for families with small children (approx. 1 hour) with time for the kids to interact with instruments and sing along

We were provided a unique opportunity to purchase a group rate and able to get these tickets for $25/adult and $12/child. Purchase your tickets here.

DONATE YOUR SHOES

SHOP & HELP WITH AMAZON SMILE (NEW LINK!)

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 - November 5

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of Saint Cleopas the Apostle and His Companion, celebrated on 1 Hator / 10 November

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Make the goodness that is within you stronger than the wickedness that comes upon you.”
+H. H. Pope Shenouda III

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. (Contact: Mary Jensen)

Saturday:

Care Kit Project: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Contact: Erene Hanna)

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.

CARE KITS FOR THE NEEDY

We will be getting together at church on Saturday, November 10th at 1:00 p.m. to put together care kits  that we can keep in our cars for when we encounter someone in need. There are still a few spots open on the sign-up sheet if anyone wants to donate supplies, or just sign up to come help assemble the kits. This is a fun activity that everyone, old and young, can participate in.  Snacks will be provided. To sign up, please click on the following link: St. Basil Church Care Kit Project. If anyone has questions, Erene Hanna can be reached at erenepasi@gmail.com or 562-619-4595. Thanks in advance for your participation!

NATIVITY THEMED SPEAKER SERIES

We are excited to announce a new series of speakers coming to St. Basil’s to speak on topics regarding the Nativity! Talks will be weekly starting on November 30th through January 4th and will be open to all ages. Speakers include:

His Grace Bishop Kyrillos

Robert Bishay

Ehab Maximous

Father Daniel Meleka

Father Joseph Ibrahim

Come and invite your friends - you won’t want to miss these talks!

2018 CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY

Join us for this year’s Noel Noel Christmas Symphony! Tickets are available for two dates:

December 15th at 8:00 pm - for those in Junior High and older Adults (approx. 2 hours)

December 16th at 2:00 pm - for families with small children (approx. 1 hour) with time for the kids to interact with instruments and sing along

We were provided a unique opportunity to purchase a group rate and able to get these tickets for $25/adult and $12/child. Purchase your tickets here.

DONATE YOUR SHOES

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 - October 29

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of Saint Luke the Evangelist, celebrated on 22 Baba / 1 November

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.”
+Luke 12:48

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Contact: Mary Jensen)

Halloween Extravaganza: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Contact: Sam Guirguis)

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.

NO WEDNESDAY LITURGIES UNTIL NOV 7

Since Fr. George Awad is traveling to Egypt for the next few weeks, the Wednesday morning liturgies he serves will not occur until he returns. Thank you for your understanding.

HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA

St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church is delighted to announce an evening filled with fun, activities and candy for the children, this Wednesday evening (Oct 31). We will meet at church at 6:00PM for dinner, followed by games and activities, including a "Bible Parables" theme in some rooms. Candy will also be given out at the end of the evening!  We would love to have all children join. Parents are also welcome to stay and help with the organization.  Feel free to have your child dress up for Halloween as long as the costumes are church appropriate (nothing demonic, evil or gruesome, please). Please confirm your children's attendance to Sam Guirguis (858-472-1472).

DONATE YOUR SHOES

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 - October 22

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of Saint Luke the Evangelist, celebrated on 22 Baba / 1 November

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.”
+Luke 12:48

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Contact: Mary Jensen)

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. (Fr. XX)

Sunday: 

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

NO WEDNESDAY LITURGIES UNTIL NOV 7

Since Fr. George Awad is traveling to Egypt for the next few weeks, the Wednesday morning liturgies he serves will not occur until he returns. Thank you for your understanding.

DONATE YOUR SHOES

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 - October 15

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Departure of the Righteous Hannah, the Prophetess Mother of Samuel, the Prophet, celebrated on 6 Baba / 16 October

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Do not neglect the Fast, it constitutes an imitation of Christ’s way of life.”
+St. Anthony the Great

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

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

FOCUS San Diego: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Contact: Mary Jensen)

Thursday:

Morning Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (His Grace Bishop Besada)

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. (Fr. XX)

Sunday: 

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

ORPHANAGE TRIP A BIG SUCCESS

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in making the trip to Mexico with S.O.W. a success! Your prayers, donations, and time made a massive impact on the orphanage and children. We were able to play and do projects with the kids, sponsor a lunch, and give the kitchen staff a break from cooking and cleaning. Despite all of this, we came home feeling like they impacted our life, rather than the other way around! If you would still like to make donations of any lightly used and clean clothing or toys, please contact Sarah Michael (714-875-7058) for more information. We are also able to sponsor children and send gifts or home supplies for the holidays. God willing, the plan is to have another trip early 2019! Thanks again to everyone who participated!

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 - October 8

+

PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of Saint Anastasia, celebrated on 1 Baba / 11 October

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The man who cries out against evil men, but does not pray for them, will never know the grace of God”
+St. Silouan the Athonite

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

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

Saturday:

Orphanage Trip to Mexico: 7:30 a.m. (Contact: Sarah Michael)

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. (Fr. George Awad)

Sunday: 

14th Annual 2018 GYP Convention (Day 3/3)

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

Friends of Coptic Education Inaugural Fundraising Reception & Dinner: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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. Registration is now closed.

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 - October 1

+

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.

​

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

+

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

+

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

+

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

+

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

+

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

+

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.