Weekly Update - May 15, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the St. Athanasius, the Apostolic (20th Patriarch of the Church of Alexandria) (May 15 / Bashons 7)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Let us look at the very tradition, teaching, and faith of the Universal Church from the beginning, which the Lord gave, the Apostles preached, and the Fathers kept.
Upon this the Church is founded...”

(St. Athanasius - 361 AD - Letter to Serapion on the Holy Spirit)

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

• Midnight Praise 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MAY 24|| Women’s Fellowship Night!

The tea party event has been postponed to this summer due to availability. However, our women’s fellowship night, God willing, will be next week on Wednesday, May 24 at 6:00 PM. We will have potluck, games, spiritual, talk, and a good time together. Please RSVP as soon as possible.

The sign-up sheet for the potluck will be sent soon. Please consider signing up and share your favorite recipe with us. 😋

Congratulations Caleb!

Congratulations to Caleb Betts for passing the very difficult BAR EXAM and being sworn in as an attorney today! God bless your career!

St. Basil’s Retreat!!! September 15-17

Mark your calendars! September 15-17, 2023 will be our family retreat which will be the first one since before the pandemic!

Click Here to take a tour of where we will be staying! More to follow on cost, itinerary, and a sign-up link, but be sure to block it out on your calendars!

St. Basil’s Bible Study: Friday Nights (7-8:30pm)

Reading scriptures is an important aspect in our spiritual life! Join us Friday nights to study together for a spiritually enriching and inspiring look in the books of the bible!

• Relevant and Engaging study into the Holy Scriptures

• Guest Speakers

• Early Church Fathers as our guide

• Modern Issues In Light of the Bible

• Illustrative Visuals & Maps

• Social/Refreshments 7-7:30 PM

• Bible Study 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com.

DIOCESE EVENTS

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community.

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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. 

Weekly Update - May 8, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

In that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the Lord at its border.

Isaiah 19:19

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

• Midnight Praise 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Liturgy for St. Athanasius the Apostolic: 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MAY 20 || Women’s Fellowship Event

• Join us for tea, fellowship and a spiritual discussion!

• Please RSVP by Sunday, April 29 by Clicking Here!

• SATURDAY, MAY 20 AT 11:00 AM

St. Basil’s Retreat!!! September 15-17

Mark your calendars! September 15-17, 2023 will be our family retreat which will be the first one since before the pandemic!

Click Here to take a tour of where we will be staying! More to follow on cost, itinerary, and a sign-up link, but be sure to block it out on your calendars!

Congratulations Alex and Merna!

Congratulations to Alex and Merna for joining in Holy Matrimony. God bless your new lives together with peace, harmony, love and every good work to the glory of God!

St. Basil’s Bible Study: Friday Nights (7-8:30pm)

Reading scriptures is an important aspect in our spiritual life! Join us Friday nights to study together for a spiritually enriching and inspiring look in the books of the bible!

• Relevant and Engaging study into the Holy Scriptures

• Guest Speakers

• Early Church Fathers as our guide

• Modern Issues In Light of the Bible

• Illustrative Visuals & Maps

• Social/Refreshments 7-7:30 PM

• Bible Study 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com.

DIOCESE EVENTS

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community.

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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. 

Weekly Update - May 1, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Martyrdom of St. George, the Prince of the Martyrs (May 1 / Baramouda 23)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For My flesh is food indeed, and My blood is drink indeed. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him. As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on Me will live because of Me. This is the bread which came down from heaven--not as your fathers ate the manna, and are dead. He who eats this bread will live forever."

Jn 6:54-58

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

• Midnight Praise 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MAY 20 || Women’s Fellowship Event

• Join us for tea, fellowship and a spiritual discussion!

• Please RSVP by Sunday, April 29 by Clicking Here!

• SATURDAY, MAY 20 AT 11:00 AM

St. Basil’s Retreat!!! September 15-17

Mark your calendars! September 15-17, 2023 will be our family retreat which will be the first one since before the pandemic!

Click Here to take a tour of where we will be staying! More to follow on cost, itinerary, and a sign-up link, but be sure to block it out on your calendars!

St. Basil’s Bible Study: Friday Nights (7-8:30pm)

Reading scriptures is an important aspect in our spiritual life! Join us Friday nights to study together for a spiritually enriching and inspiring look in the books of the bible!

• Relevant and Engaging study into the Holy Scriptures

• Guest Speakers

• Early Church Fathers as our guide

• Modern Issues In Light of the Bible

• Illustrative Visuals & Maps

• Social/Refreshments 7-7:30 PM

• Bible Study 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichaelMaximous@gmail.com.

DIOCESE EVENTS

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community.

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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. 

Weekly Update - April 24, 2023

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Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

The Martyrdom of St. James the Apostle Brother of St. John the Apostle (April 25/ Baramouda 17)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

James 5:16

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

• Men’s Night: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday:

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

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

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Homeschool Resource Fair: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (St. Marina Church in Irvine)

• Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

APRIL 24 || MEN’S Fellowship EVENT

Join us on Monday night, April 24th (7:00 PM to 10:00 PM) for a men’s event to enjoy fellowship, food and of course watch the Lakers in Game 4 of their playoff drive! Whether you’re a fan or not, or even only like soccer, you will be sure to enjoy yourself! There will be chicken wings and halftime fun!

MAY 20 || Women’s Fellowship Event

• Join us for tea, fellowship and a spiritual discussion!

• Please RSVP by Sunday, April 29 by Clicking Here!

• SATURDAY, MAY 20 AT 11:00 AM

Feast of the Resurrection Annual Picnic

God bless all those who labored so hard to make this year’s picnic a huge success! There were plenty of easter eggs, games, food, fellowship and park fun. And the kids had fun too! Can’t wait till next year, God willing! Click here to view photos of the event (below are some samples)!

CONGRATULATIONS TO TANNER AND CATHERINE!

CONGRATULATIONS to Tanner and Catherine Anderson for joining in holy matrimony! God bless your life with joy and happiness enduring to eternity!

DIOCESE EVENTS

MAY 6 || MEXICO ORPHANAGE TRIP

The anticipated trip to the orphanage in Mexico is now scheduled for May 6th!  Though not a St. Basil function, many Coptic Orthodox Christians in San Diego from all three churches, have participated in this event and have found it to be very fulfilling.  Below is some information if you are interested:

·         Departure Date and Time: May 6th, bus will leave at 7:00AM

·         Destination: the Orphanage is located in Las Salinas, just south of Tijuana

·         Partnering Organization: Serving Orphans and Widows (SOW)

·         Questions on where to drop off donations and pick up location, contact Shady Rezkalla at (858) 945-5912

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - April 17, 2023

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Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

Thomas Sunday (April 23/ Baramouda 15)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

John 20:28-29

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• No Liturgy

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Easter Picnic: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Holy Week &the FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION PASCHAL MESSAGES

Christ is Risen!  Indeed He is Risen!

It was truly a blessed Holy Week and Feast of the Resurrection this year.  We had a wonderful turnout for our Palm Sunday event. Outside, we had crafts, Palm weaving, stations for each day of Holy Week and a live donkey made a visit for the kids to ride.  We were also blessed to have Fr. Timothy from the Diocese Abbey who helped tremendously during Holy Week and the Feast of the Resurrection while Fr. Michael wasn’t feeling well. God reward him for his sacrifice and care!   

Thank you to all our servants, deacons, behind-the-scenes heroes, and everyone else who contributed in their way to make this most important time of the year so blessed.  May the love and beauty of the congregation of St. Basil’s continue to grow more and more!

Be sure to view and upload photos here!

Festal messages from our shepherds:

• Paschal Message 2023 of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II

• Paschal Message 2023 of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion

Men’s Night Event! April 24

Join us on Monday night, April 24th (7:00 PM to 10:00 PM) for a men’s event to enjoy fellowship, food and of course watch the Lakers in their second playoff game this year! Whether you’re a fan or not, or even only like soccer, you will be sure to enjoy yourself! There will be chicken wings and halftime fun!

St. Basil's Easter 2023 Picnic!

Mark your calanders for the annual Easter Picnic!

Date & Time: Sunday, April 23, 2022 (Noon to 4:00PM)

Location: Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park (Picnic Shelters) - 4260 Carmel Center Rd., San Diego, 92130

Come join us immediately after the liturgy for fellowship, food and fun. The children will have a bounce-house, an easter egg hunt and other fun activities! Food is provided! Please RSVP so we have enough for everyone: Click Here to RSVP

DIOCESE EVENTS

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

May 6, 2023 | Mexico Orphanage Trip!

The anticipated trip to the orphanage in Mexico is now scheduled for May 6th!  Though not a St. Basil function, many Coptic Orthodox Christians in San Diego from all three churches, have participated in this event and have found it to be very fulfilling.  Below is some information if you are interested:

·         Departure Date and Time: May 6th, bus will leave at 7:00AM

·         Destination: the Orphanage is located in Las Salinas, just south of Tijuana

·         Partnering Organization: Serving Orphans and Widows (SOW)

·         Questions on where to drop off donations and pick up location, contact Shady Rezkalla at (858) 945-5912

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - April 10, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Glorious Feast of the Resurrection (April 16/ Baramouda 8)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

This is the day the LORD has made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Save now, I pray, O LORD;
O LORD, I pray, send now prosperity.
God is the LORD,
And He has given us light.

Psalm 118:24 & Psalm 118:25 & Psalm 118:27

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

• Morning Pascha Praises: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Evening pascha Praises: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Morning Pascha Praises: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Evening pascha Praises: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday:

• Covenant Thursday Liturgy & Pascha Praises: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Friday Eve Pascha Praises: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Good Friday Pascha Praises: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Apocalypse Praises & Reading of Revelations: 11:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.

Saturday:

• Joyous Saturday Liturgy: 4:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.

• Resurrection Feast: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Sunday:

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Holy Week 2023 Schedule

St. Basil's Easter 2023 Picnic!

Mark your calanders for the annual Easter Picnic!

Date & Time: Sunday, April 23, 2022 (Noon to 4:00PM)

Location: Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park (Picnic Shelters) - 4260 Carmel Center Rd., San Diego, 92130

Come join us immediately after the liturgy for fellowship, food and fun. The children will have a bounce-house, an easter egg hunt and other fun activities! Food is provided! Please RSVP so we have enough for everyone: Click Here to RSVP

DIOCESE EVENTS

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

May 6, 2023 | Mexico Orphanage Trip!

The anticipated trip to the orphanage in Mexico is now scheduled for May 6th!  Though not a St. Basil function, many Coptic Orthodox Christians in San Diego from all three churches, have participated in this event and have found it to be very fulfilling.  Below is some information if you are interested:

·         Departure Date and Time: May 6th, bus will leave at 7:00AM

·         Destination: the Orphanage is located in Las Salinas, just south of Tijuana

·         Partnering Organization: Serving Orphans and Widows (SOW)

·         Questions on where to drop off donations and pick up location, contact Shady Rezkalla at (858) 945-5912

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - April 3, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Palm Sunday (April 9/ Baramouda 1)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Tell the daughter of Zion,
‘Behold, your King is coming to you,
Lowly, and sitting on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.’

Matthew 21:5

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Thursday:

• Liturgy & Unction of the Sick: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Vespers (Feast of Annunciation): 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Midnight Praise: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Feast of Annunciation Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

• Lent Series (Apostolic Fathers-See Below): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Lazarus Saturday Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Palm Weaving: 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (See Details Below)

• Vespers of Palm Sunday: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Palm Sunday Liturgy & Procession: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Funeral Services: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Evening Pascha Praises: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (See Holy Week Details Below)

Monday:

• Morning Pascha Praises: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (with Bishop Kyrillos)

• Evening Pascha Praises: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lent Series Friday Night- The Apostolic Fathers (Final Meeting Online!)

Join us Friday night online for our last meeting on the world and spiritually enriching writings of the first and second century Christians through the eyes of the Apostolic Fathers. See you Friday online!

Palm Weaving

Join us Saturday April 8th for:

• Lazarus Saturday Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Palm Weaving: 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

  • We will have palm weaving lessons and will decorate the church

  • There will also a live donkey that the children will be able to ride! (120lb. max.)

• Vespers of Palm Sunday: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Holy Week 2023 Schedule

St. Basil's Easter 2023 Picnic!

Mark your calanders for the annual Easter Picnic!

Date & Time: Sunday, April 23, 2022 (Noon to 4:00PM)

Location: Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park (Picnic Shelters) - 4260 Carmel Center Rd., San Diego, 92130

Come join us immediately after the liturgy for fellowship, food and fun. The children will have a bounce-house, an easter egg hunt and other fun activities! Food is provided! Please RSVP so we have enough for everyone: Click Here to RSVP

DIOCESE EVENTS

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

May 6, 2023 | Mexico Orphanage Trip!

The anticipated trip to the orphanage in Mexico is now scheduled for May 6th!  Though not a St. Basil function, many Coptic Orthodox Christians in San Diego from all three churches, have participated in this event and have found it to be very fulfilling.  Below is some information if you are interested:

·         Departure Date and Time: May 6th, bus will leave at 7:00AM

·         Destination: the Orphanage is located in Las Salinas, just south of Tijuana

·         Partnering Organization: Serving Orphans and Widows (SOW)

·         Questions on where to drop off donations and pick up location, contact Shady Rezkalla at (858) 945-5912

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - Mar 27, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (April 3/ Baramhat 25)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison."

1 Peter 3:18-19

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

• Deadline to sign up for Orphanage Trip (details below)

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Lent Series (Apostolic Fathers-See Below): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• GYP Lenten Retreat (details below)

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• GYP Lenten Retreat (details below)

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

• GYP Lenten Retreat (details below)

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

Lent Series Friday Nights- The Apostolic Fathers

Join us Friday nights during lent as we explore the world and spiritually enriching writings of the first and second century Christians through the eyes of the Apostolic Fathers. Click Here to learn more! See you Friday!

Holy Week 2023 Schedule

St. Basil's Easter 2023 Picnic!

Mark your calanders for the annual Easter Picnic!

Date & Time: Sunday, April 23, 2022 (Noon to 4:00PM)

Location: Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park (Picnic Shelters) - 4260 Carmel Center Rd., San Diego, 92130

Come join us immediately after the liturgy for fellowship, food and fun. The children will have a bounce-house, an easter egg hunt and other fun activities! Food is provided! Please RSVP so we have enough for everyone: Click Here to RSVP

DIOCESE EVENTS

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

May 6, 2023 | Mexico Orphanage Trip!

The anticipated trip to the orphanage in Mexico is now scheduled for May 6th!  Though not a St. Basil function, many Coptic Orthodox Christians in San Diego from all three churches, have participated in this event and have found it to be very fulfilling.  Below is some information if you are interested:

·         Departure Date and Time: May 6th, bus will leave at 7:00AM

·         Destination: the Orphanage is located in Las Salinas, just south of Tijuana

·         Partnering Organization: Serving Orphans and Widows (SOW)

·         Questions on where to drop off donations and pick up location, contact Shady Rezkalla at (858) 945-5912

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - Mar 20, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Departure of Lazarus, the beloved of the Lord (Mar 26/ Baramhat 17)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Lent Series (Apostolic Fathers-See Below): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

Lent Series Friday Nights- The Apostolic Fathers

Join us Friday nights during lent as we explore the world and spiritually enriching writings of the first and second century Christians through the eyes of the Apostolic Fathers. Click Here to learn more! See you Friday!

Congratulations to Aaron Abdelnour!

Congratulations to Aaron and his parents, John and Lindsay for the baptism of their son! God bless your family with every joy that comes through the work of the Holy Spirit in your lives!

St. Cyril of Jerusalem - On the Mysteries Of Baptism. Catechetical Lecture 20

4. After these things, you were led to the holy pool of Divine Baptism, as Christ was carried from the Cross to the Sepulchre which is before our eyes. And each of you was asked, whether he believed in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and you made that saving confession, and descended three times into the water, and ascended again; here also hinting by a symbol at the three days burial of Christ. O strange and inconceivable thing! We did not really die, we were not really buried, we were not really crucified and raised again; but our imitation was in a figure, and our salvation in reality. Christ was actually crucified, and actually buried, and truly rose again; and all these things He has freely bestowed upon us, that we, sharing His sufferings by imitation, might gain salvation in reality. O surpassing loving-kindness! Christ received nails in His undefiled hands and feet, and suffered anguish; while on me without pain or toil by the fellowship of His suffering He freely bestows salvation.

Holy Week 2023 Schedule

St. Basil's Easter 2023 Picnic!

Mark your calanders for the annual Easter Picnic!

Date & Time: Sunday, April 23, 2022 (Noon to 4:00PM)

Location: Carmel Creek Neighborhood Park (Picnic Shelters) - 4260 Carmel Center Rd., San Diego, 92130

Come join us immediately after the liturgy for fellowship, food and fun. The children will have a bounce-house, an easter egg hunt and other fun activities! Food is provided! Please RSVP so we have enough for everyone: Click Here to RSVP

DIOCESE EVENTS

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

May 6, 2023 | Mexico Orphanage Trip!

The anticipated trip to the orphanage in Mexico is now scheduled for May 6th!  Though not a St. Basil function, many Coptic Orthodox Christians in San Diego from all three churches, have participated in this event and have found it to be very fulfilling.  Below is some information if you are interested:

·         Departure Date and Time: May 6th, bus will leave at 7:00AM

·         Destination: the Orphanage is located in Las Salinas, just south of Tijuana

·         Partnering Organization: Serving Orphans and Widows (SOW)

·         Questions on where to drop off donations and pick up location, contact Shady Rezkalla at (858) 945-5912

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - Mar 13, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Martyrdom of St. Matthias, the apostle (Mar 17/ Baramhat 8)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Lent Series (Apostolic Fathers-See Below): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

Lent Series Friday Nights- The Apostolic Fathers

Join us Friday nights during lent as we explore the world and spiritually enriching writings of the first and second century Christians through the eyes of the Apostolic Fathers. Click Here to learn more! See you Friday!

DIOCESE EVENTS

Monastery Trip

God bless all those who labored to make the monastery trip a huge success. The group attended the liturgy at St. Moses’ church, enjoyed lunch together, visited their bookstore, and toured many of the features of the monastery. After being at church at 5:15am and having a full day, everyone was tired and took a well-earned rest on the bus ride back home!

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

New Database!

St. Basil’s is transitioning to a new database system which will send out texts and emails more reliably. If you haven’t received a text about this update last week, please let Fr. Michael know. Be sure to save the new number as a contact titled: “St. Basil Announcements”. The new system has more features and is slightly cheaper in cost. More to follow on this update!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - Mar 6, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Appearance of the Head of St. John the Baptist (Mar 9/ Amshir 30)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Then Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me. And he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me. I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him--the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak."

John 12:44-50

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Lent Series (Apostolic Fathers-See Below): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Trip to St. Anthony Monastery: 5:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

Lent Series Friday Nights- The Apostolic Fathers

Join us Friday nights during lent as we explore the world and spiritually enriching writings of the first and second century Christians through the eyes of the Apostolic Fathers. Click Here to learn more! See you Friday!

March 11 - Trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery!

We will be leaving St. Basil’s at 5:30 a.m. SHARP. Please be there on time as the liturgy starts at 9:00 am at the monastery.

Seating is limited to only those who have registered.

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTIAN SOLIMAN!

Congratulations to Christian Soliman for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout which is highest rank and honor a boy scout can achieve. It requires a scout to earn over 20 merit badges, serve in a leadership positions, organize and oversee special service projects, and pass a board of review, among other things. His dedication and hard work have enabled him to accomplish this goal and attain this honorable rank!

DIOCESE EVENTS

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

New Database!

St. Basil’s is transitioning to a new database system which will send out texts and emails more reliably. If you haven’t received a text about this update last week, please let Fr. Michael know. Be sure to save the new number as a contact titled: “St. Basil Announcements”. The new system has more features and is slightly cheaper in cost. More to follow on this update!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - February 27, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Departure of St. Hosea, the Prophet. (Mar 5/ Amshir 26)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me!
For my soul trusts in You;
And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge,
Until these calamities have passed by.

Psalm 57:1

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Divine Liturgy: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Lent Series (Apostolic Fathers-See Below): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

Lent Series Friday Nights- The Apostolic Fathers

Join us Friday nights during lent as we explore the world and spiritually enriching writings of the first and second century Christians through the eyes of the Apostolic Fathers. Click Here to learn more! See you Friday!

March 11 - Trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery!

Mark the date for Saturday, March 11th and join us for a trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery! St. Basil’s will be renting a bus for the whole congregation (two if needed). THE FIRST BUS IS FULL but please sign up for the WAITING LIST! If enough sign up, we will reserve a second bus or van. We will also let you know if a spot frees up on the first bus, on a first-come first-serve basis. Click here to sign up for the waiting list!

Waiting list available until March 4, 2023.

More information will follow, but the day will begin with fun drive to the monastery where we will participate in a liturgy at 9:00 a.m.. We will have a tour of the monastery, receive a spiritual talk from one of the monks at the monastery, enjoy a dinner together and drive back. We hope you can make it!

YOUTH OUTING

Thank you to all the servants who made this outing a special one! God bless your efforts!

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

New Database!

St. Basil’s is transitioning to a new database system which will send out texts and emails more reliably. If you haven’t received a text about this update last week, please let Fr. Michael know. Be sure to save the new number as a contact titled: “St. Basil Announcements”. The new system has more features and is slightly cheaper in cost. More to follow on this update!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - February 20, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Departure of St. Elizabeth (Feb 23/ Amshir 16)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

The LORD is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation.
The LORD has chastened me severely,
But He has not given me over to death.

Psalm 117:14 & 18

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday

• Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• College Bigs-&-Littles Care Packages (See Below): 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• Lent Series (Apostolic Fathers-See Below): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

Lent Series Friday Nights- The Apostolic Fathers

Join us Friday nights during lent as we explore the world and spiritually enriching writings of the first and second century Christians through the eyes of the Apostolic Fathers. Click Here to learn more! See you Friday!

Friday, February 24 - College Bigs & Littles

The collegiate Coptic Clubs will be working on care packages to give to the homeless on Friday at 5p.m. Join if you can!

If you're unable to make it but can any time this week grab supplies that would be awesome! You can always drop it off at church throughout the week if that works for you.

Supplies Needed:

• snacks (non perishable)

• wipes

• napkins

• bandaids

• lotion

• tooth brush

• tooth paste

• hygiene products

• notecards (for messages)

• masks

• ziploc bags

• deodorant

• hand sanitizer

• soap bars

March 11 - Trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery!

Mark the date for Saturday, March 11th and join us for a trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery! St. Basil’s will be renting a bus for the whole congregation (two if needed). THE FIRST BUS IS FULL but please sign up for the WAITING LIST! If enough sign up, we will reserve a second bus or van. We will also let you know if a spot frees up on the first bus, on a first-come first-serve basis. Click here to sign up for the waiting list!

Waiting list available until March 4, 2023.

More information will follow, but the day will begin with fun drive to the monastery where we will participate in a liturgy at 9:00 a.m.. We will have a tour of the monastery, receive a spiritual talk from one of the monks at the monastery, enjoy a dinner together and drive back. We hope you can make it!

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

New Database!

St. Basil’s is transitioning to a new database system which will send out texts and emails more reliably. If you haven’t received a text about this update last week, please let Fr. Michael know. Be sure to save the new number as a contact titled: “St. Basil Announcements”. The new system has more features and is slightly cheaper in cost. More to follow on this update!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - February 13, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Feast of Presenting the Lord Christ in the Temple (Feb 15/ Amshir 8)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.”

Luke 2:29-32

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. Presentation of the Lord Christ in the Temple

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday (start of Great Lent):

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

March 11 - Trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery!

Mark the date for Saturday, March 11th and join us for a trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery! St. Basil’s will be renting a bus for the whole congregation (two if needed). To help offset some of the cost for the bus rental, and to reserve your spot, each seat will be $10 and you can buy tickets by clicking here!

More information will follow, but the day will begin with fun drive to the monastery where we will participate in a liturgy at 9:00 a.m.. We will have a tour of the monastery, receive a spiritual talk from one of the monks at the monastery, enjoy a dinner together and drive back. We hope you can make it!

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - February 6, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Jonah’s Feast (Feb 9/ Amshir 2)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“But I will sacrifice to You
With the voice of thanksgiving;
I will pay what I have vowed.
Salvation is of the Lord.”

Jonah 2:9

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday: 

• Jonah’s Fast Divine Liturgy: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. Feast of Jonah’s Fast

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

March 11 - Trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery!

Mark the date for Saturday, March 11th and join us for a trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery! St. Basil’s will be renting a bus for the whole congregation (two if needed). To help offset some of the cost for the bus rental, each seat will be $10 and you can buy tickets by clicking here!

More information will follow, but the day will begin with fun drive to the monastery where we will participate in a liturgy at 9:00 a.m.. We will have a tour of the monastery, receive a spiritual talk from one of the monks at the monastery, enjoy a dinner together and drive back. We hope you can make it!

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

We also need help with coffee so please sign up!

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - January 30, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Departure of St. Anthony the Great (Jan 30/ Toba 22)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

Matthew 19:21

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

Congratulations Christopher and Florence!

Congratulations to Christopher Kaldas and Florence Wu for uniting in Holy Matrimony! God bless your lives together with His presence which is full of joy, peace and security!

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - January 23, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Dormition of Our Lady, the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos (Jan 29/ Toba 21)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“He must increase, but I must decrease.”

John 3:30

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

Thank you Metropolitan Serapion!

Thank you to His Emminance Metropolitan Serapion for visiting St. Basil’s for the Vespers prayers of the Feast of the Wedding at Cana of Gallelli!

Used Clothing Drive (Through the End of January)!

Keeping in mind these colder evenings, we will be gathering some used (but usable) blankets, jackets, socks and other clothing that might be lonely and unused in the closet. A bin will be on the first floor next to the stairs until the end of January. We will be distributing these to our brothers and sisters who have need of them on the streets this season. May God bless you all. (If the bin is full, kindly place your item on the floor next to the bin.)

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - January 16, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ (Baptism of the Lord christ) (Jan 19/ Toba 11)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased."

Matthew 3:16-17

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

• No Morning Liturgy

• Feast of the Theophany (Liturgy and Blessing of the Waters): 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Thursday:

• College Coptic Club Meeting: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

• ACTS Theological School Grand Opening (in Newport Beach, CA- See Below): 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

JAN 19 || FEAST OF THE THEOPHANY

There will be a Liturgy Wednesday night (including the liturgy of the blessing of the waters), at 7:00 PM, January 18th, for the Feast of the Theophany (Baptism of Christ). 

JANUARY 22ND - ACTS THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL GRAND OPENING!

Come celebrate with the LA Coptic Orthodox diocese the grand opening of the new ACTS theological school campus in Newport. Come hear from His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos about the history and future vision of the school and expansion plans. Come learn more about school’s admissions process, the courses ACTS offers, meet the faculty and the team. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new campus and to be part of this historical and important milestone for our diocese!

Annual St Basil Banquet

A special thank you to all who labored so much to make this year’s banquet a huge success! The night was filled with fellowship while we reviewed where St. Basil’s church has been, current status, and vision for the future. God’s presence can be clearly seen throughout the years in the many challenges overcome and the blessings He continually pours on us. The fundraising aspect of the night was also successful: thank you to all who donated silent auction items and those who purchased tickets. We will see you next year, God willing! :)

Congratulations to Makayla and Davin!

Thank you to Bishop Kyrillos who visited us at the annual commemoration of St. Basil the Great. And congratulations to Makayla who was blessed as a deaconess and Davin who was ordained a Chantor in the church! God bless your services to the Glory of His name!

Used Clothing Drive (Through the End of January)!

Keeping in mind these colder evenings, we will be gathering some used (but usable) blankets, jackets, socks and other clothing that might be lonely and unused in the closet. A bin will be on the first floor next to the stairs until the end of January. We will be distributing these to our brothers and sisters who have need of them on the streets this season. May God bless you all. (If the bin is full, kindly place your item on the floor next to the bin.)

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - January 9, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Departure of St. Basil the Great (Jan 14/ Toba 6)

Click Here to learn more about the life of St. Basil!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.”

1 John 3:17-18

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Saturday:

• Commemoration of St. Basil the Great

• Vespers Raising of Incense Prayers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. with Bishop Kyrillos

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

• St. Basil Annual Banquet - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

January 15, 2022 - VISIT BY BISHOP KYRILLOS!

His Grace Bishop Kyrillos will be visiting St. Basil’s on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Be sure to attend to receive his blessings and to meet him after the liturgy.

If you have a son whom you with to receive the honor and blessing of being ordained a chanter-deacon in the church. Typically, he will be at least 6 or 7 years old so he can stand by himself in a focused manner. If interested, please observe the following:

1. Parents are committed to bringing the child to church on Sunday and on time.

2. Provide (text) the name of the child to Fr. Michael Maximous (949-378-0350).

3. At a minimum, the child should know the following four hymns. Click Here to practice them in English. If they know them in Coptic, that would be great too!

• Alleluia This Is The Day

• Amen Amen Amen Your Death O Lord

• May Their Holy Blessings

• As It Was

4. Come to vespers on 01/14/23 to be tested after Vespers

If you have a daughter that wishes to be blessed as a deaconess, please observe the above and bring the child prior to the end of matins on 11/14/21 (prior to 9:00 AM). 

Also, if you are an adult and wish to have this blessing, please see the above hymns and contact Fr. Michael!

JANUARY 22ND - ACTS THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL GRAND OPENING!

Come celebrate with the LA Coptic Orthodox diocese the grand opening of the new ACTS theological school campus in Newport. Come hear from His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos about the history and future vision of the school and expansion plans. Come learn more about school’s admissions process, the courses ACTS offers, meet the faculty and the team. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new campus and to be part of this historical and important milestone for our diocese!

Happy Feast of the Nativity!

January 15, 2022 - Annual St. Basil Formal Banquet & Silent Auction

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: 1/10/2022

Click Here to Buy Tickets Now!

Mark your calendars for 5:00PM, on January 15th for St. Basil’s annual banquet in celebration of St. Basil’s annual commemoration (January 14th) for a wonderful night with family and friends!

This will be a formal dinner with presentations on the past accomplishments of our church and goals for the future. There will also be fundraising events such as a silent auction and raffle giveaways and other presentations! Contact Silvia Guirguis for more information at (858) 248-0708.

Used Clothing Drive!

Keeping in mind these colder evenings, we will be gathering some used (but usable) blankets, jackets, socks and other clothing that might be lonely and unused in the closet. A bin will be on the first floor next to the stairs until the end of January. We will be distributing these to our brothers and sisters who have need of them on the streets this season. May God bless you all. (If the bin is full, kindly place your item on the floor next to the bin.)

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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. 

Weekly Update - January 2, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Jan 7/ Kiahk 29)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.’

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
        ‘Glory to God in the highest,
        And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’

Luke 2:8-14

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Friday:

• Feast of the Nativity Liturgy: 8:15 p.m.-Midnight 

Saturday January 7, 2023:

• Happy Feast of the Nativity!

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Sunday School: noon - 12:45 p.m.

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. (online)

January 15, 2022 - Annual St. Basil Formal Banquet & Silent Auction

Click Here to Buy Tickets Now!

Mark your calendars for 5:00PM, on January 15th for St. Basil’s annual banquet in celebration of St. Basil’s annual commemoration (January 14th) for a wonderful night with family and friends!

This will be a formal dinner with presentations on the past accomplishments of our church and goals for the future. There will also be fundraising events such as a silent auction and raffle giveaways and other presentations! Contact Silvia Guirguis for more information at (858) 248-0708.

Consider donating items for the silent auction, such as the below. Final date for submitting bid items is Sunday, January 8, 2023!

• Gift Baskets: either prepare them or sponsor the preparation of a basket!

• Service Vouchers: tutoring, limousine rides, boat rides, fishing, babysitting, etc.

• Entertainment tickets: sports events, movies, etc.

• Black Friday items: iPads, computers, etc.

• Got an old car you are thinking of selling? Why not have it be a highlight of the auction?

Keep your receipts because all donations used for the auction are tax deductible! More info to follow!

Used Clothing Drive!

Keeping in mind these colder evenings, we will be gathering some used (but usable) blankets, jackets, socks and other clothing that might be lonely and unused in the closet. A bin will be on the first floor next to the stairs until the end of December. We will be distributing these to our brothers and sisters who have need of them on the streets this season. May God bless you all. (If the bin is full, kindly place your item on the floor next to the bin.)

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

Hello St. Basil’s family!  We’re happy to continue our weekly Agape meal, but we can’t do it without your help!  

You can help in the following ways:

1. Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).

2. Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.

3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

Join us on ONLINE on Monday nights at 8:00 PM for Baptism preparation classes. Visit www.stbasil.net/baptism for more information. These classes are open for: 

• Anyone interested in becoming members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, 

• Those recently baptized (within the last few years), or 

• Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian Faith and History. 

Together, we will review the importance of baptism and its impact, the Sacraments, the inspiring church history, the Orthodox Creed, the Holy Bible, Orthodox Prayer and Spiritual life, and Church traditions.   Reading material will be provided for those who wish to attend.  To register for this class, please contact Fr. Michael at 949-378-0350 or FrMichael@stbasil.net

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

As a reminder, the Professionals LinkedIn group is an easy way to connect and network with fellow members of our community. Also, if you have job openings you’d like to advertise, this is a great venue to do so!

ST. BASIL WELCOME PORTAL

Do you know about our Welcome Portal? You can use it to register as a member, update existing contact information, volunteer for a church service, make a donation, contact Father Michael, or provide private comments/questions/suggestions. Try it out and visit our Welcome Portal.

FAMILY HOME VISITS

Father 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: FrMichael@stbasil.net

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.