Weekly Update - July 15

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of St. Simon Cleophas, the Apostle (July 16 / Abib )

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Never confuse the person, formed in the image of God, with the evil that is in him: because evil is but a chance misfortune, an illness, a devilish reverie. But the very essence of the person is the image of God, and this remains in him despite every disfigurement.”

—St. John of Kronstadt

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.

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

SAVE THE DATE: WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY

Next Tuesday, we will be kicking off the Women’s Book Study. Please look out for more information on location for the kick-off as well as which book we will be reading.

AUGUST 24 || MEXICO ORPHANAGE TRIP

It’s finally here!! You’ve been asking and so have they! The kids in Mexico would like us to visit them again to play on August 24th!! We will be visiting the first orphanage we went to in Playas de Tijuana! More details to come! Space is limited! Please sign up by July 27th by contacting either Abouna Michael Maximous or Sarah Michael at smichael26@gmail.com or 714-875-7058.

It takes a village to make this trip a success. Your home cleaning supplies/toiletries and clothing donations are appreciated even if you can’t join us to play! If you’d like to send clothing donations, please wash and neatly package lightly used items before bringing them to the donation area in the back corner of the church garage.

SEPTEMBER 20-22 || COLLEGE YOUTH CONVENTION

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Abouna Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit.

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com

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

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - July 8

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Apostles’ Feast & The Martyrdom of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Apostles (July 12 / Abib 5)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“I pray because I can’t help myself. I pray because I’m helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time - waking and sleeping. It does not change God - it changes me.”

—C.S. Lewis

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Men’s Bible/Book Study: 7:00 p.m.

Diocese Summer Convention (High School Boys): Coptic Village Retreat Center in Big Bear Lake, CA

Wednesday: 

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

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

Diocese Summer Convention (High School Boys): Coptic Village Retreat Center in Big Bear Lake, CA

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

JULY 12 || APOSTLES FEAST

On July 12th, we celebrate the Apostles’ Feast. Let us rejoice in the ministry of these twelve great men that began the spread of Christianity to the far corners of the earth. You can honor the Apostles by:

• Reading the New Testament passages related to the Apostles. Especially worth reading during this time is the Acts of the Apostles, since this book deals with the ministry of St. Peter and St. Paul.

• Studying the lives of the Apostles themselves. There are many wonderful traditions about their accomplishments in the life of the early Church.

May their prayers be with us, and Glory be to God forever. Amen.

MEN’S BOOK CLUB

Come join us at church on Tuesdays for a five-week review of the “Words for Our Time” written by Fr. Matthew the Poor (Meskeen). Books have already been purchased so please register by texting George Soliman at (773) 255-8415 or emailing him at georgeasoliman@gmail.com to get your copy.

Don’t be sad ladies! Following the completion of this five-week book review, we will begin a series with the Women’s Group.  We need a volunteer(s) to help lead this effort so please contact Fr. Michael if you are interested!

2019 HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE CONVENTION - GRIT

The Diocese is organizing a summer convention for our junior high and high school students. If you are interested in attending, please register at lacopts-conventions.org, price is $125/person. If you have questions please reach out to highschool@lacopts-conventions.org or juniorhigh@lacopts-conventions.org.

AUGUST 24 || MEXICO ORPHANAGE TRIP

It’s finally here!! You’ve been asking and so have they! The kids in Mexico would like us to visit them again to play on August 24th!! We will be visiting the first orphanage we went to in Playas de Tijuana! More details to come! Space is limited! Please sign up by July 27th by contacting either Abouna Michael Maximous or Sarah Michael at smichael26@gmail.com or 714-875-7058.

It takes a village to make this trip a success. Your home cleaning supplies/toiletries and clothing donations are appreciated even if you can’t join us to play! If you’d like to send clothing donations, please wash and neatly package lightly used items before bringing them to the donation area in the back corner of the church garage.

SEPTEMBER 20-22 || COLLEGE YOUTH CONVENTION

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Abouna Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit.

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com

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

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - July 1

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of St. Jude, one of the Seventy Disciples (July 2 / Paona 25)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"You are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed"

—Luke 10:41-42

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Men’s Bible/Book Study: 7:00 p.m.

Diocese Summer Conventions (Junior High Boys): Coptic Village Retreat Center in Big Bear Lake, CA

Wednesday: 

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

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

Diocese Summer Conventions (Junior High Boys): Coptic Village Retreat Center in Big Bear Lake, CA

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

BUILDING PURCHASE UPDATE!

CONGRATULATIONS AND GLORY TO GOD!

St. Basil wants to thank you all for your prayers and generosity towards the difficult challenge we faced in order to close on the purchase of our building. Through God’s grace we not only closed in time, but the appraisal for the building came back much higher than anticipated and consequently there is considerable equity in our property! Next, the church will begin improvements including Roofing, A/C, Sunday School Rooms, a Youth Activity Lounge, and Iconography. We are so very thankful and excited about the amazing home we have all come together to build. May God continue to bless us all.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 GRADUATES

We are proud of all the individuals who have completed milestones in their academics. May the Lord’s blessing and grace continue with them on their next steps.

MEN’S BOOK CLUB

Come join us at church on Tuesdays for a five-week review of the “Words for Our Time” written by Fr. Matthew the Poor (Meskeen). Books have already been purchased so please register by texting George Soliman at (773) 255-8415 or emailing him at georgeasoliman@gmail.com to get your copy.

Don’t be sad ladies! Following the completion of this five-week book review, we will begin a series with the Women’s Group.  We need a volunteer(s) to help lead this effort so please contact Fr. Michael if you are interested!

GOOD NEWS - BUILDING PURCHASE

Thank you all for your prayers and donations during this past week. We are overwhelmed by everyone’s support which helped us close escrow and officially purchase our building on Ferris Square. God has blessed us with a great community of caring and generous human beings.

May God reward and bless you all.  

2019 HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE CONVENTION - GRIT

The Diocese is organizing a summer convention for our junior high and high school students. If you are interested in attending, please register at lacopts-conventions.org, price is $125/person. If you have questions please reach out to highschool@lacopts-conventions.org or juniorhigh@lacopts-conventions.org.

AUGUST 24 || MEXICO ORPHANAGE TRIP

It’s finally here!! You’ve been asking and so have they! The kids in Mexico would like us to visit them again to play on August 24th!! We will be visiting the first orphanage we went to in Playas de Tijuana! More details to come! Space is limited! Please sign up by July 27th by contacting either Abouna Michael Maximous or Sarah Michael at smichael26@gmail.com or 714-875-7058.

It takes a village to make this trip a success. Your home cleaning supplies/toiletries and clothing donations are appreciated even if you can’t join us to play! If you’d like to send clothing donations, please wash and neatly package lightly used items before bringing them to the donation area in the back corner of the church garage.

SEPTEMBER 20-22 || COLLEGE YOUTH CONVENTION

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Abouna Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit.

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com

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

Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared among our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. 

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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!

Commemoration of The Departure of Elisha, the Prophet (June 27 / Paona 20)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"The person who truly wishes to be healed is he who does not refuse treatment. This treatment consists of the pain and distress brought on by various misfortunes. He who refuses them does not realize what they accomplish in this world or what he will gain from them when he departs this life."

+St. Maximus the Confessor

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Men’s Bible/Book Study: 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 

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

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

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

MEN’S BOOK CLUB

Come join us at church on Tuesdays for a five-week review of the “Words for Our Time” written by Fr. Matthew the Poor (Meskeen). Books have already been purchased so please register by texting George Soliman at (773) 255-8415 or emailing him at georgeasoliman@gmail.com to get your copy.

Don’t be sad ladies! Following the completion of this five-week book review, we will begin a series with the Women’s Group.  We need a volunteer(s) to help lead this effort so please contact Fr. Michael if you are interested!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Thank you all for your prayers and donations during this past week. We are overwhelmed by everyone’s support which helped us get closer to the purchase of our building on Ferris Square. God has blessed us with a great community of caring and generous human beings.

We are still in need of about $40,000 by June 30, 2019 in order to secure the down payment, have enough for some essential improvements and clear the escrow process. Without these funds in the next week, the contract to purchase our current church expires without an opportunity to extend. If you can find it in your hearts to give during this critical time or if friends and loved ones you have told would like to help, please visit http://stbasil.net/donate for donations. Personal loans to the church may also be an option. Please contact Fr. Michael or Mina Said at (559) 280-1825 for more information or to answer any questions. 

Your continued support, through your prayers and donations, during this crucial time is much appreciated and may God reward you.  

2019 HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE CONVENTION - GRIT

The Diocese is organizing a summer convention for our junior high and high school students. If you are interested in attending, please register at lacopts-conventions.org, price is $125/person. If you have questions please reach out to highschool@lacopts-conventions.org or juniorhigh@lacopts-conventions.org.

SAVE THE DATE || MEXICO ORPHANAGE

It’s finally here!! You’ve been asking and so have they! The kids in Mexico would like us to visit them again to play on August 24th!! We will be visiting the first orphanage we went to in Playas de Tijuana! More details to come! Space is limited! Please sign up by July 27th by contacting either Abouna Michael Maximous or Sarah Michael at smichael26@gmail.com or 714-875-7058.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Abouna Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit.

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com

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

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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!

Commemoration of The Departure of St. Euphemia (June 19 / Paona 12)

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 one who receives."

+Seraphim of Sarov

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Men’s Bible/Book Study: 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 

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

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

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

MEN’S BOOK CLUB

Come join us on Tuesdays for a five-week review of the “Words for Our Time” written by Fr. Matthew the Poor (Meskeen). The meeting will be at church this week and we will be discussing the chapter entitled "On Love" (pages 59-71). Books have already been purchased so please register by texting George Soliman at (773) 255-8415 or emailing him at georgeasoliman@gmail.com to get your copy.

Don’t be sad ladies! Following the completion of this five-week book review, we will begin a series with the Women’s Group.  We need a volunteer(s) to help lead this effort so please contact Fr. Michael if you are interested!

We need your help!

Through God’s grace we have opened escrow for the purchase of our building on Ferris Sq. As a reminder, we signed a lease allowing us the option to buy the building by June 30, 2019 at a contracted price significantly less than it’s current worth. We have been blessed by the generosity of many and have received nearly $400k towards the down payment. Unfortunately, through the terms of the loan with the bank, we are in need of an additional $125,000 in the next two weeks in order to secure the down payment, have enough for some essential improvements and clear the escrow process. Without these funds in the next two weeks, the contract to purchase our current church expires without an opportunity to extend. If you can find it in your hearts to give during this critical time or if friends and loved ones you have told would like to help, please visit http://stbasil.net/donate for donations. Personal loans to the church may also be an option.  Please contact Fr. Michael or Mina Said at (559) 280-1825 for more information or to answer any questions. 

Your continued support, through your prayers and donations, during this crucial time is much appreciated and may God reward you.  

2019 HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE CONVENTION - GRIT

The Diocese is organizing a summer convention for our junior high and high school students. If you are interested in attending, please register at lacopts-conventions.org, price is $125/person. If you have questions please reach out to highschool@lacopts-conventions.org or juniorhigh@lacopts-conventions.org.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Abouna Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit.

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com

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

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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!

Commemoration of The Departure of Pope Yoannis the Nineteenth, 113th Patriarch of Alexandria (June 13 / Paona 6)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"The goal of human freedom is not in freedom itself, nor it is in man, but in God. By giving man freedom, God has yielded to man a piece of His Divine authority, but with the intention that man himself would voluntarily bring it as a sacrifice to God, a most perfect offering. "

+St. Theophan the Recluse

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

Men’s Bible/Book Study: 7:00 p.m. (Regent’s Pizzeria)

Wednesday: 

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

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

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Agape Meal signup below)

Come join us on Tuesdays for a five-week review of the “Words for Our Time” written by Fr. Matthew the Poor (Meskeen).  The Men’s group will kick it off this Tuesday, June 11, 2019, with a “Men’s Night Out” at Regents Pizzeria (4150 Regents Park Row #100, La Jolla, CA 92037) at 7:00 p.m. The book review will begin on the following Tuesday, June 18, 2019 and continue for five weeks.  Books have already been purchased so please register by texting George Soliman at (773) 255-8415 or emailing him at georgesoliman@gmail.com to get your copy.

Don’t be sad ladies! Following the completion of this five-week book review, we will begin a series with the Women’s Group.  We need a volunteer(s) to help lead this effort so please contact Fr. Michael if you are interested!

2019 HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE CONVENTION - GRIT

The Diocese is organizing a summer convention for our junior high and high school students. If you are interested in attending, please register at lacopts-conventions.org, price is $125/person. If you have questions please reach out to highschool@lacopts-conventions.org or juniorhigh@lacopts-conventions.org.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Abouna Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit.

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com

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

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please sign up through the links below. For questions please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

June 9: volunteersignup.org/BPM8H

June 16: volunteersignup.org/WCPQC

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom Of St. Thomas, the Apostle (June 3 / Bashons 26)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Look back and thank God.

Look forward and trust God.

Look around and serve God.

Look within and invite God.”

(Unknown)

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.

Thursday:

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

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Agape Meal signup below)

2019 HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE CONVENTION - GRIT

The Diocese is organizing a summer convention for our junior high and high school students. If you are interested in attending, please register at lacopts-conventions.org, price is $125/person. If you have questions please reach out to highschool@lacopts-conventions.org or juniorhigh@lacopts-conventions.org.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Abouna Michael is offering home visits for anyone who is interested. Please reach out to him directly to schedule a visit.

Phone: 949-378-0350

Email: FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com

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

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please sign up through the links below. For questions please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

June 9: volunteersignup.org/BPM8H

June 16: volunteersignup.org/WCPQC

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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 27

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of St. Colluthus of Antinoe, known as Abu Colta (June 2 / Bashons 25)

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.

“Give A Year to God” Information Session: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (online)

Friday:

“Give A Year to God” Information Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (online)

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Agape Meal signup below)

CONGRATULATIONS!

It is our joy to announce that Daniel Michalski was baptized into the Coptic Orthodox Church this past Saturday. May God's grace guide his life and may he have a lifetime of blessings. Welcome home!

THANKS FOR A FUN OUTING

Thank you, Abouna, for taking our 5th and 6th graders out to a day of fun at In ‘N’ Out and the Escape Room. It was a great opportunity to bond, learn and socialize!

GIVE A YEAR TO GOD - INFORMATION SESSION

Are you a Gap Year student considering studying at ACTS?  Read the testimonials from Amanda Khalil and Luke Soliman of our Gap Year 2019 graduates. You will learn about their personal journey and what benefits they gained from taking a year and devoting it to grow deeper in the faith.

ACTS is offering an online information session to learn more about their programs on one of the following dates:

Wednesday, May 29th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 31st from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

You can register here.

Highlights will include learning about the certificate and master’s programs, admissions requirements, examining program curriculum, and more. Hear from faculty and admissions representatives about this flexible and affordable program.  

2019 HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE CONVENTION - GRIT

The Diocese is organizing a summer convention for our junior high and high school students. If you are interested in attending, please register at lacopts-conventions.org, price is $125/person. If you have questions please reach out to highschool@lacopts-conventions.org or juniorhigh@lacopts-conventions.org.

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

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please sign up through the links below. For questions please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

5/26/2019: volunteersignup.org/QE3DX

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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 20

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of St. John the Evangelist (May 24 / Bashons 16)

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

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

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Agape Meal signup below)

THANKS FOR A GREAT RETREAT

Thank you to all who attended the retreat and made it a fun and inspiring weekend for all of us. A special thanks to the Org team that made all of it happen and of course, to Abouna Michael and Abouna George.

GIVE A YEAR TO GOD - INFORMATION SESSION

Are you a Gap Year student considering studying at ACTS?  Read the testimonials from Amanda Khalil and Luke Soliman of our Gap Year 2019 graduates. You will learn about their personal journey and what benefits they gained from taking a year and devoting it to grow deeper in the faith.

ACTS is offering an online information session to learn more about their programs on one of the following dates:

Wednesday, May 29th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 31st from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

You can register here.

Highlights will include learning about the certificate and master’s programs, admissions requirements, examining program curriculum, and more. Hear from faculty and admissions representatives about this flexible and affordable program.  

2019 HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE CONVENTION - GRIT

The Diocese is organizing a summer convention for our junior high and high school students. If you are interested in attending, please register at lacopts-conventions.org, price is $125/person. If you have questions please reach out to highschool@lacopts-conventions.org or juniorhigh@lacopts-conventions.org.

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

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please sign up through the links below. For questions please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

5/26/2019: volunteersignup.org/QE3DX

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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 13

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of St. Jeremiah the Prophet (May 13 / Bashons 5)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.“ Jeremiah 29:11

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

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

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Agape Meal signup below)

2019 HIGH SCHOOL DIOCESE CONVENTION - GRIT

The Diocese is organizing a summer convention for our junior high and high school students. If you are interested in attending, please register at lacopts-conventions.org, price is $125/person. If you have questions please reach out to highschool@lacopts-conventions.org or juniorhigh@lacopts-conventions.org.

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

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please sign up through the links below. For questions please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

5/19/2019: volunteersignup.org/RX3MT

5/26/2019: volunteersignup.org/QE3DX

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of the Great Saint Mark, the Apostle The Evangelist of the Land of Egypt (May 8 / Baramouda 30)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Do not become a disciple of one who praises himself, in case you learn pride instead of humility. ”

+St. Mark the Evangelist

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

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

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

3RD ANNUAL ST. BASIL RETREAT

We still have remaining spaces for one day registration for our retreat coming up this weekend! The price includes 3 meals and all retreat activities. Please take a moment to register or speak with Abouna if you need any special accommodations. We look forward to seeing you there! Please sign up here.

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

If you would like to help with food for our weekly Agape Meal please reach out to Erene at erenepasi@gmail.com

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - April 29

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PEACE AND GRACE!

The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Let no one fear death, for the Savior’s death has set us free.”

+St. 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.

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Please sign up for Agape Meal below.)

3RD ANNUAL ST. BASIL RETREAT

Mark your calendars for our 3rd annual St. Basil Retreat from May 10-12, 2019 at the Palomar Christian Conference Center (approx 1hr 20min away) tucked just south of Julian. We have an incredible committee preparing the best retreat we’ve had yet and our speakers will be Father George and Father Michael. Please sign up here.

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

Please consider contributing to our weekly Agape Meal via VolunteerSignup. It requires NO account creation, NO app downloads, and is mobile user friendly. 

All you have to do is click the link for the week you want to sign up for and enter your name and contact info next to the item you'd like to bring.  After everyone has signed up for the week, please get in touch with the other volunteers to coordinate what to bring.

Here is the link for this week:

May 5: volunteersignup.org/W37YR 

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - April 22

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PEACE AND GRACE!

The Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Monday Pascha:

1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th & 11th Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Eve of Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Pascha:

1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th & 11th Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Eve of Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday Pascha: 

1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th & 11th Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

FOCUS Meal Serving: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Eve of Thursday: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Covenant Thursday:

1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th & 11th Hours / Washing of Feet & Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Eve of Friday: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Great Friday:

Great & Holy Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:

Bright Saturday Apocalypse & Liturgy: 12:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.

Feast of the Resurrection Liturgy & Potluck: 7:30 p.m. (please sign up below)

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

As we start the holiest week of the year and final week of lent, take an opportunity to prepare your home for the spiritual journey ahead. Keep a copy of this schedule on your devices and add to your personal calendars. Find the following document as a resource and guide to make the most of the coming week: Click Here. Also, use the following Excused Absence Request provided by the diocese for your children’s school absence.

FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION POTLUCK

We need your help with planning and setting up for the potluck following the Feast of the Resurrection Liturgy on Saturday, April 27th. Please sign up through this link. Thanks so much for considering this important service!

3RD ANNUAL ST. BASIL RETREAT

Mark your calendars for our 3rd annual St. Basil Retreat from May 10-12, 2019 at the Palomar Christian Conference Center (approx 1hr 20min away) tucked just south of Julian. We have an incredible committee preparing the best retreat we’ve had yet and our speakers will be Father George and Father Michael. Please sign up here.

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

Please consider contributing to our weekly Agape Meal via VolunteerSignup. It requires NO account creation, NO app downloads, and is mobile user friendly. 

All you have to do is click the link for the week you want to sign up for and enter your name and contact info next to the item you'd like to bring.  After everyone has signed up for the week, please get in touch with the other volunteers to coordinate what to bring.

Here are the links to the sheets for the next few weeks:

April 26 (Good Friday): https://volunteersignup.org/ABR7R

April 27 (Midnight Agape Meal): https://volunteersignup.org/X8BPQ

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - April 15

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PEACE AND GRACE!

The Entry of Our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Lenten Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Friday:

Unction of the Sick & Lenten Liturgy: 8 a.m - 12 p.m.

Lenten Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Bishop Kyrillos)

Saturday:

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

Holy Week Tour & Palm Weaving/Church Decorations: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Vespers: 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

Palm Sunday Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Father Michael)

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

As we approach the holiest week of the year and final week of lent, take an opportunity to prepare your home for the spiritual journey ahead. Keep a copy of this schedule on your devices and add to your personal calendars. Find the following document as a resource and guide to make the most of the coming week: Click Here. Also, use the following Excused Absence Request provided by the diocese for your children’s school absence.

HOLY WEEK TOUR AND PALM SUNDAY DECORATING

This Saturday at 3pm we will be having a HOLY WEEK TOUR for kids of all ages! Please come for this great event where our servants are working hard to bring Holy Week to life for our kids! Food will be provided and we will follow with palm weaving and Vespers.

FRIDAY LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES

After the great success of our Nativity Speaker Series last year, we are excited to announce a new speaker series during Lent. Please join us each Friday from March 15th through April 19th. Bishop Kyrillos will honor us with his presence to complete the series THIS FRIDAY (April 19th), starting at 7:00 p.m.

3RD ANNUAL ST. BASIL RETREAT

Mark your calendars for our 3rd annual St. Basil Retreat from May 10-12, 2019 at the Palomar Christian Conference Center (approx 1hr 20min away) tucked just south of Julian. We have an incredible committee preparing the best retreat we’ve had yet and our speakers will be Father George and Father Michael. Please sign up here.

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

Please consider contributing to our weekly Agape Meal via VolunteerSignup. It requires NO account creation, NO app downloads, and is mobile user friendly. 

All you have to do is click the link for the week you want to sign up for and enter your name and contact info next to the item you'd like to bring.  After everyone has signed up for the week, please get in touch with the other volunteers to coordinate what to bring.

Here are the links to the sheets for the next few weeks:

April 21 (Palm Sunday): https://volunteersignup.org/7Y4PA

April 26 (Good Friday): https://volunteersignup.org/ABR7R

April 27 (Midnight Agape Meal): https://volunteersignup.org/X8BPQ

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - April 8

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of St. James the Apostle Brother of St. John the Apostle, celebrated on Baramouda 2 (Apr 10)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Fasting and self control are a double wall of defense and whoever lives within them enjoys great peace." 
+ St. Gregory Palamas

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Lenten Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Friday:

Lenten Liturgy: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Peter Refela)

Saturday:

True Physicians Ministry Training: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church)

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

Vespers and Reception of Fr. Michael Maximous: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Father Michael)

FR. MICHAEL’S RECEPTION AND FIRST LITURGY AT ST. BASIL

Please join us in welcoming Father Michael after his return from Egypt. He will be received at the church on Saturday April 13th at Vespers at 6pm and will conduct his first liturgy at St. Basil on April 14th Sunday morning.

BLESSINGS OF THE HOME DURING GREAT LENT

Andil or blessings of the home that traditionally occurs during lent are available to those interested. Fr. George is available early mornings (5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.) as well as early/mid afternoons. Please speak with him or Daniel Gharbawy to get on his calendar.

FRIDAY LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES

After the great success of our Nativity Speaker Series last year, we are excited to announce a new speaker series during Lenten. Please join us each Friday from March 15th through April 19th. Peter Refela will honor us with his presence on April 12th, starting at 7:00 p.m.

TRUE PHYSICIAN MINISTRY TRAINING

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Abraham, the Department of Diakonia is offering a one day training for those who desire to serve the sick. Attendees will earn a certificate of completion at the end of the training.

• April 13th at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, CA

Each training day will begin with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 6:00 p.m. For more information and registration, click here.

3RD ANNUAL ST. BASIL RETREAT

Mark your calendars for our 3rd annual St. Basil Retreat from May 10-12, 2019 at the Palomar Christian Conference Center (approx 1hr 20min away) tucked just south of Julian. We have an incredible committee preparing the best retreat we’ve had yet and our speakers will be Father George, Father Michael and, pending a flight, Father Antony. Please sign up here.

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

Please consider contributing to our weekly Agape Meal via VolunteerSignup. It requires NO account creation, NO app downloads, and is mobile user friendly. 

All you have to do is click the link for the week you want to sign up for and enter your name and contact info next to the item you'd like to bring.  After everyone has signed up for the week, please get in touch with the other volunteers to coordinate what to bring.

Here are the links to the sheets for the next few weeks:

April 21 (Palm Sunday): https://volunteersignup.org/7Y4PA

April 26 (Good Friday): https://volunteersignup.org/ABR7R

April 27 (Midnight Agape Meal): https://volunteersignup.org/X8BPQ

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - April 1

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Departure of St. Macarius the Great, celebrated on Baramhat 25 (Apr 4)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"True faith is found in one’s heart, not mind. People who have faith in their mind will follow the antichrist. But the ones who have it in their heart will recognize him." 
+Archimandrite Gavriil

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Lenten Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Friday:

Lenten Liturgy: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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

GYP Annual Lenten Retreat

Saturday:

True Physicians Ministry Training: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (St. Mary & St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church)

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

GYP Annual Lenten Retreat

Sunday: 

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

GYP Annual Lenten Retreat

SAVE THE DATE: FR. MICHAEL’S RETURN

Please save the date April 13th, when Father Michael will return from Egypt and begin to serve at St. Basil. More information to come.

BLESSINGS OF THE HOME DURING GREAT LENT

Andil or blessings of the home that traditionally occurs during lent are available to those interested. Fr. George is available early mornings (5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.) as well as early/mid afternoons. Please speak with him or Daniel Gharbawy to get on his calendar.

FRIDAY LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES

After the great success of our Nativity Speaker Series last year, we are excited to announce a new speaker series during Lenten. Please join us each Friday from March 15th through April 19th. His Grace Bishop Kyrillos will honor us with his presence on April 5th, starting at 7:00 p.m.

TRUE PHYSICIAN MINISTRY TRAINING

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Abraham, the Department of Diakonia is offering a one day training for those who desire to serve the sick. Attendees will earn a certificate of completion at the end of the training.

• April 6th at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Northridge, CA

• April 13th at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, CA

Each training day will begin with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 6:00 p.m. For more information and registration, click here.

GYP 10th ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee cordially invites you to the 10th Annual Lenten Retreat on April 5-7, 2019. This year we are blessed to have Fr. Antony Paul, of the Saint Paul Brotherhood to lead us in a spiritual discussion on “Discipleship”

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for spiritual contemplation, growth, and fellowship.

We are looking forward to benefiting spiritually together and enjoying Christ in fellowship with one another.

3RD ANNUAL ST. BASIL RETREAT

Mark your calendars for our 3rd annual St. Basil Retreat from May 10-12, 2019 at the Palomar Christian Conference Center (approx 1hr 20min away) tucked just south of Julian. We have an incredible committee preparing the best retreat we’ve had yet and our speakers will be Father George, Father Michael and, pending a flight, Father Antony. Please sign up here.

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

As we’ve experienced challenges with the physical sign-up sheets for our weekly agape meal, we are trying a new way of signing up. Starting March 31st, we will be using an electronic tool called VolunteerSignup. It requires NO account creation, NO app downloads, and is mobile user friendly. You don’t even have to think about what to bring, since suggestions are being made for each Sunday.

All you have to do is click the link for the week you want to sign up for and enter your name and contact info next to the item you'd like to bring.  If you want to bring something else, please contact Erene Hanna via the "contact manager" button and let her know.

Here are the links to the sheets for the next few weeks:

April 7: https://volunteersignup.org/D7RXA

April 14:  https://volunteersignup.org/XJRX3

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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 - March 25

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of  Raising of Lazarus from the dead, celebrated on Baramhat 20 (Mar 29)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Love never ends or fails. Love never ends. Everything must be based on love - the relation between two friends, my ministry, my service. The church services in every field must be based on love. Why? Because God is Love." 
+Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Lenten Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Friday:

Lenten Liturgy: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Robert Beshai)

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

BLESSINGS OF THE HOME DURING GREAT LENT

Andil or blessings of the home that traditionally occurs during lent are available to those interested. Fr. George is available early mornings (5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.) as well as early/mid afternoons. Please speak with him or Daniel Gharbawy to get on his calendar.

FRIDAY LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES

After the great success of our Nativity Speaker Series last year, we are excited to announce a new speaker series during Lenten. Please join us each Friday from March 15th through April 19th. Robert Beshai will honor us with his presence on March 29th, starting at 7:00 p.m.

TRUE PHYSICIAN MINISTRY TRAINING

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Abraham, the Department of Diakonia is offering a one day training for those who desire to serve the sick. Attendees will earn a certificate of completion at the end of the training.

• April 6th at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Northridge, CA

• April 13th at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, CA

Each training day will begin with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 6:00 p.m. For more information and registration, click here.

GYP 10th ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee cordially invites you to the 10th Annual Lenten Retreat on April 5-7, 2019. This year we are blessed to have Fr. Antony Paul, of the Saint Paul Brotherhood to lead us in a spiritual discussion on “Discipleship”

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for spiritual contemplation, growth, and fellowship.

We are looking forward to benefiting spiritually together and enjoying Christ in fellowship with one another.

3RD ANNUAL ST. BASIL RETREAT

Mark your calendars for our 3rd annual St. Basil Retreat from May 10-12, 2019 at the Palomar Christian Conference Center (approx 1hr 20min away) tucked just south of Julian. We have an incredible committee preparing the best retreat we’ve had yet and our speakers will be Father George, Father Michael and, pending a flight, Father Antony. Please sign up here.

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

As we’ve experienced challenges with the physical sign-up sheets for our weekly agape meal, we are trying a new way of signing up. Starting March 31st, we will be using an electronic tool called VolunteerSignup. It requires NO account creation, NO app downloads, and is mobile user friendly. You don’t even have to think about what to bring, since suggestions are being made for each Sunday.

All you have to do is click the link for the week you want to sign up for and enter your name and contact info next to the item you'd like to bring.  If you want to bring something else, please contact Erene Hanna via the "contact manager" button and let her know.

Here are the links to the sheets for the next few weeks:

March 31: https://volunteersignup.org/FJEC3

April 7: https://volunteersignup.org/D7RXA

April 14:  https://volunteersignup.org/XJRX3

Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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 - March 18

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of the Forty Martyrs of Sebastia, celebrated on Baramhat 13 (Mar 22)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"If you wish, you can be a slave of passions, and if you wish, you can remain free and not submit to their yoke; for God has created you with that power." 
+St. Antony the Great

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Lenten Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Friday:

Lenten Liturgy: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Father Andrew Iskander)

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

GREAT LENT STARTED MARCH 4TH

As we began the Holy and Great Fast, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast - please ensure you receive guidance from your 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.

FRIDAY LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES

After the great success of our Nativity Speaker Series last year, we are excited to announce a new speaker series during Lenten. Please join us each Friday from March 15th through April 19th. His Grace Bishop Abraham will honor us with his presence on March 15th, starting at 7:00 p.m.

TRUE PHYSICIAN MINISTRY TRAINING

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Abraham, the Department of Diakonia is offering a one day training for those who desire to serve the sick. Attendees will earn a certificate of completion at the end of the training.

• April 6th at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Northridge, CA

• April 13th at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, CA

Each training day will begin with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 6:00 p.m. For more information and registration, click here.

NEW SIGN UP TOOL FOR AGAPE MEAL

As we’ve experienced challenges with the physical sign-up sheets for our weekly agape meal, we are trying a new way of signing up. Starting March 31st, we will be using an electronic tool called VolunteerSignup. It requires NO account creation, NO app downloads, and is mobile user friendly. You don’t even have to think about what to bring, since suggestions are being made for each Sunday.

All you have to do is click the link for the week you want to sign up for and enter your name and contact info next to the item you'd like to bring.  If you want to bring something else, please contact Erene Hanna via the "contact manager" button and let her know.

Here are the links to the sheets for the next few weeks:

March 31: https://volunteersignup.org/FJEC3

April 7: https://volunteersignup.org/D7RXA

April 14:  https://volunteersignup.org/XJRX3

Thank you for your continued support and help!

REGISTER TODAY! GYP LENTEN RETREAT 2019

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee cordially invites you to the 10th Annual Lenten Retreat on April 5-7, 2019. This year we are blessed to have Fr. Antony Paul, of the Saint Paul Brotherhood to lead us in a spiritual discussion on “Discipleship”

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for spiritual contemplation, growth, and fellowship.

Register TODAY to reserve your spot HERE

Registration Deadlines are:

Late $220 – March 24, 2019

We are looking forward to benefiting spiritually together and enjoying Christ in fellowship with one another.

3RD ANNUAL ST. BASIL RETREAT

Mark your calendars for our 3rd annual St. Basil Retreat from May 10-12, 2019 at the Palomar Christian Conference Center (approx 1hr 20min away) tucked just south of Julian. We have an incredible committee preparing the best retreat we’ve had yet and our speakers will be Father George, Father Michael and, pending a flight, Father Antony. Please look out for a text message with a sign-up link, that will be sent out later this week.

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

Since we’ve experienced low sign-up rates for our weekly agape meal, we are trying a new approach. A sign-up sheet will be hung on the fridge in the food hall every Sunday. We ask all families, if you can, to stop by the fridge and sign up to bring an item for the following week. Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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 - March 11

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Martyrdom of St. Matthias, the apostle, celebrated on Baramhat 8 (Mar 17)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"And though every day a man lives may rightly be a day of repentance, yet is it in these days more becoming, more appropriate, to confess our sins, to fast, and to give alms to the poor; since in these days you may wash clean the sins of the whole year." 
+St. John Chrysostom

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Lenten Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Friday:

Lenten Liturgy: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Speaker Series: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (His Grace Bishop Abraham)

Saturday:

True Physician Ministry Training: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church)

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

GREAT LENT STARTED MARCH 4TH

As we began the Holy and Great Fast, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast - please ensure you receive guidance from your 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.

CONGRATULATIONS FATHER MICHAEL

Congratulations, Father Michael! May this day hold special joy for you. May love of God and peace of heart bless the holy work you are about to begin. We feel blessed to have been able to celebrate and witness this special day.

Thank you to everyone who came, and of course, to everyone who helped before and during the big event. We could have not done this without all your helping hands! You can see some of the photos here. If you like, you can upload your own pictures to the shared album.

FRIDAY LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES

After the great success of our Nativity Speaker Series last year, we are excited to announce a new speaker series during Lenten. Please join us each Friday from March 15th through April 19th. His Grace Bishop Abraham will honor us with his presence on March 15th, starting at 7:00 p.m.

TRUE PHYSICIAN MINISTRY TRAINING

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Abraham, the Department of Diakonia is offering a one day training for those who desire to serve the sick. Attendees will earn a certificate of completion at the end of the training.

• March 16th at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana, CA

• April 6th at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Northridge, CA

• April 13th at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, CA

Each training day will begin with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 6:00 p.m. For more information and registration, click here.

NEW SIGN UP TOOL FOR AGAPE MEAL

As we’ve experienced challenges with the physical sign-up sheets for our weekly agape meal, we are trying a new way of signing up. Starting March 31st, we will be using an electronic tool called VolunteerSignup. It requires NO account creation, NO app downloads, and is mobile user friendly. You don’t even have to think about what to bring, since suggestions are being made for each Sunday.

All you have to do is click the link for the week you want to sign up for and enter your name and contact info next to the item you'd like to bring.  If you want to bring something else, please contact Erene Hanna via the "contact manager" button and let her know.

Here are the links to the sheets for the next few weeks:

March 31: https://volunteersignup.org/FJEC3

April 7: https://volunteersignup.org/D7RXA

April 14:  https://volunteersignup.org/XJRX3

Thank you for your continued support and help!

REGISTER TODAY! GYP LENTEN RETREAT 2019

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee cordially invites you to the 10th Annual Lenten Retreat on April 5-7, 2019. This year we are blessed to have Fr. Antony Paul, of the Saint Paul Brotherhood to lead us in a spiritual discussion on “Discipleship”

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for spiritual contemplation, growth, and fellowship.

Register TODAY to reserve your spot HERE

Registration Deadlines are:

Early Bird $175 -February 18, 2019 (President’s Day Special Price!)

Regular $195 – March 10, 2019

Late $220 – March 24, 2019

We are looking forward to benefiting spiritually together and enjoying Christ in fellowship with one another.

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

Since we’ve experienced low sign-up rates for our weekly agape meal, we are trying a new approach. A sign-up sheet will be hung on the fridge in the food hall every Sunday. We ask all families, if you can, to stop by the fridge and sign up to bring an item for the following week. Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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 - March 4

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PEACE AND GRACE!

Commemoration of The Departure of St. Hosea, the Prophet, celebrated on Amshir 26 (Mar 5)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Let us not procrastinate till tomorrow. For we ‘know not what the next day may bring forth,’ nor let us say, ‘we shall conquer this habit little by little,’ since this little and little will never come to an end."
+St. John Chrysostom

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

Lenten Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Saturday:

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

Vespers: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 

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

GREAT LENT STARTS MARCH 4TH

As we begin the Holy and Great Fast, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast - please ensure you receive guidance from your 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.

FRIDAY LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES

After the great success of our Nativity Speaker Series last year, we are excited to announce a new speaker series during Lenten. Please join us each Friday from March 15th through April 19th. His Grace Bishop Abraham will honor us with his presence on March 15th, starting at 7:00 p.m.

TRUE PHYSICIAN MINISTRY TRAINING

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Abraham, the Department of Diakonia is offering a one day training for those who desire to serve the sick. Attendees will earn a certificate of completion at the end of the training.

• March 16th at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana, CA

• April 6th at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Northridge, CA

• April 13th at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, CA

Each training day will begin with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 6:00 p.m. For more information and registration, click here.

REGISTER TODAY! GYP LENTEN RETREAT 2019

Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee cordially invites you to the 10th Annual Lenten Retreat on April 5-7. 2019. This year we are blessed to have Fr. Antony Paul, of the Saint Paul Brotherhood to lead us in a spiritual discussion on “Discipleship”

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for spiritual contemplation, growth, and fellowship.

Register TODAY to reserve your spot HERE

Registration Deadlines are:

Early Bird $175 -February 18, 2019 (President’s Day Special Price!)

Regular $195 – March 10, 2019

Late $220 – March 24, 2019

We are looking forward to benefiting spiritually together and enjoying Christ in fellowship with one another.

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

Since we’ve experienced low sign-up rates for our weekly agape meal, we are trying a new approach. A sign-up sheet will be hung on the fridge in the food hall every Sunday. We ask all families, if you can, to stop by the fridge and sign up to bring an item for the following week. Thank you to all who have contributed and helped make the agape meal a special time for everyone. 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