Weekly Update - October 2, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Angels' Annunciation of John the Baptist to Zacharias (October 7, 2023/ Tout 26, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”

Philippians 4:6

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

• College Women’s Book Club: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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:

• Saturday Youth Camp (Junior High School and below):

  • Bible Study, Activities and Hymn Classes: 5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Sunday:

• (NEW TIME) Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

• Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

• Sunday School and Hymn Classes: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday:

• College Women’s Book Club: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)

NEW TIME FOR THE SUNDAY LITURGY!

Starting this Sunday, October 1st, we will be starting the Divine Liturgy at 8:00 am (not 8:30 am). Therefore, we will finish earlier at 11:00 am! This will allow for an additional 30 minutes of hymn instruction for the youth in the church prior to attending Sunday School which will finish at the same time (around 1pm). Be sure your children attend these beneficial sessions!

Congratulations Elisse and Adam!

Congratulations to Adam and Elisse for their baptism into the Coptic Orthodox Church. God bless and guide you with spiritual depth as you walk with Christ.

Junior High School Outing

The Jr. High class enjoyed a great outing at one of the greatest air shows there is at Miramar base!

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

This week we will discuss St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. This small (4 chapters) helps us to discover the life of unity among believers, humility and selfless generosity and joy that we have in living with our Lord Jesus Christ.

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

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. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. 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 - September 25, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Feast of the Consecration of the Church of the Honorable Cross (September 28, 2023/ Tout 17, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

'“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one.”

John 10:27-30

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)

Wednesday:

• No Liturgy

Thursday

• Divine Liturgy: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Feast of the Cross)

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:

• (NEW TIME) Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• Sunday School and Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)

Congratulations Melissa and Elias!

Congratulations to Melissa (Mary) Murillo for being anointed into the Coptic Orthodox Church! Also congratulations to Monika and Uzziel Rodes for the baptism of their son Elias (Basil) Rodas! God bless your journey with our Lord Jesus Christ to a deep spiritual life through the guidance of the Holy Spirit!

NEW TIME FOR THE SUNDAY LITURGY!

Starting this Sunday, October 1st, we will be starting the Divine Liturgy at 8:00 am (not 8:30 am). Therefore, we will finish earlier at 11:00 am! This will allow for an additional 30 minutes of hymn instruction for the youth in the church prior to attending Sunday School which will finish at the same time (around 1pm). Be sure your children attend these beneficial sessions!

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

Continuing our review of the profound Old Testament books called “the Minor Prophets”, this week we will discuss the Book of Zephaniah. This small but powerful book is only four chapters long but illustrates God’s love and care for His people.

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

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. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. 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 - September 18, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Commemoration of the Miracle performed by St. Basil (September 24, 2023/ Tout 13, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Hear my cry, O God;
Attend to my prayer.
From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For You have been a shelter for me,
 A strong tower from the enemy.

Psalm 61:1-3

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Starting a new series)

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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 AM - 11:30 AM (Commemoration of the Miracle of St. Basil)

• Sunday School and Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • We will be switching the Sunday School to their new classes this Sunday!

New Sunday School Class Assignments This Sunday!

Be sure to be here with your kiddos this Sunday as we will be assigning them to their new 2023/2024 classes!

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

This week we will review the First Epistle of Peter! Read it before the meeting and come with questions and thoughts!

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

St. Basil’s 2023 Retreat A Huge Success!

This year’s church retreat was an amazing experience! It was a spiritually renewing and there was fun & fellowship for everyone! Bishop Kyrillos also stayed with us, gave a wonderful talk, and celebrated the liturgy with us. Below are some photos of the event. Till next year, God willing!

Also, a big thank you to the handful of servants who made this happen before and during the event. From picking the amazing facility, coordinating the logistics, designing and ordering t-shirts, babysitting, and much much more! So much went into this and it resulted in an amazing retreat that was beneficial and fun for everyone. God bless all of your efforts in this life and the world without end!

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. It’s a wonderful practice to have a priest visit your home at least once a year. 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 - September 11, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Feast of El-Nayrouz (Beginning of the Blessed Coptic Year) (September 12, 2023/ Tout 1, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation: old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Cor. 5:17-18

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Starting a new series)

Tuesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Feast of the Coptic New Year)

Wednesday:

• No Liturgy

Friday:

• Family Retreat

Saturday:

• Family Retreat

Sunday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

• Family Retreat (No Sunday School)

Monday:

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

St. Basil’s Coptic New Year Play and Choir!!!

A big thank you to all who worked so hard to make this year’s play and choir a huge success. Both youth and servants worked tirelessly for weeks in advance of this production. Happy Coptic New Year to all and may God bless the crown of the new year with His goodness!

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

Sunday’s liturgy at St. Basil’s will be at the same time on September 17th (8:30am-11:30am). There will be a visiting priest while Fr. Michael will be at the retreat. Also, there will be no Sunday School on the 17th. God bless!

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

No Bible Study this week because of the annual St. Basil’s Retreat. God willing, we will have bible study the following Friday.

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

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 - September 4, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemoration of the Archangel Rafael (September 7, 2023/ Nesi 3, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

6 Raphael called the two of them aside privately and said to them: “Bless God and give Him thanks before all the living for the good things He has done for you, by blessing and extolling His name in song. Proclaim before all with due honor the deeds of God, and do not be slack in thanking him.7…declare the works of God and give thanks with due honor. Do good, and evil will not overtake you. 8Prayer with fasting is good. Almsgiving with righteousness is better than wealth with wickedness. It is better to give alms than to store up gold

Tobit 12:6-8

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (This week: 2nd Timothy)

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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 AM - 11:30 AM

• The Sunday School children will be performing a wonderful play and a choir hymns/songs after the liturgy to celebrate the Coptic New Year.

• NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

Monday:

• Preparation for Baptism Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Starting a new series)

Coptic New Year Celebration: Sunday after the liturgy

The Coptic New Year is September 12th this year! In celebration of this feast, the children will be preforming a small play and present their choir hymns immediately after the liturgy and agape meal on Sunday. They have been working all summer and you will not be disappointed! Please be sure to stick around for this event!

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

All Tickets have been sold! Please contact Daniel Gharbawy or Mina Said for more information if you are still interested! Sunday liturgy at St. Basil’s will be at the same time on September 17th. There will be a visiting priest.

Mark your calendars! September 15-17, 2023 will be our family retreat which will be the first one since before the pandemic! Bishop Kyrillos will be joining us on the retreat and will give a talk and celebrate the liturgy with us!

Click Here to take a tour of where we will be staying! More to follow on the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

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

This week we will review the Epistle of Jude! Have you struggled to trust God’s will when it is difficult to understand? This last book of the New Testament before Revelations is only one chapter, so be sure to read it ahead of time!

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

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

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 - August 28, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Commemmoration of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (September 3, 2023/ Mesra 28, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Whenever I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
In God (I will praise His word),
In God I have put my trust;
I will not fear.
What can flesh do to me?

Psalm 56:3-4

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (This week: 2nd Timothy)

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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 AM - 11:30 AM

• Sunday School and Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

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

All Tickets have been sold! However, there is still limited space available. Please contact Daniel Gharbawy or Mina Said for more information if you are stil linterested!

Mark your calendars! September 15-17, 2023 will be our family retreat which will be the first one since before the pandemic! Bishop Kyrillos will be joining us on the retreat and will give a talk and celebrate the liturgy with us!

Click Here to take a tour of where we will be staying! More to follow on the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

Summer Bible Camp (and More!)

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 5-7PM (This week, Saturday only)

We will have summer bible camp for youth (Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade). Sunday School Teachers will reach out to you. There will be three groups for activities appropriate for each group: PK-K, 1st-2nd, & 3rd-5th.

• Activities, Snacks and Games

• Bible Study

• Hymns/Spiritual songs

• Saturdays: Vespers 7:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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

This week we will review one of the 12 minor prophets: Habakkuk! Have you struggled to trust God’s will when it is difficult to understand? Though only three chapters, this book holds one of the most important life lessons in our path with God.

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

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

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 - August 21, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Assumption of the Body of St. Mary (August 22, 2023/ Mesra 16, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

And Mary said:

“My soul magnifies the Lord,
And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant;
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
For He who is mighty has done great things for me,
And holy is His name.
And His mercy is on those who fear Him
From generation to generation.
He has shown strength with His arm;
He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
And exalted the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
And the rich He has sent away empty.
He has helped His servant Israel,
In remembrance of His mercy,
As He spoke to our fathers,
To Abraham and to his seed forever.”

Luke 1:46-55

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (The Assumption of the Body of the Pure Virgin St. Mary.)

Wednesday:

• No Liturgy

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (This week: 2nd Timothy)

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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 AM - 11:30 AM

• Sunday School and Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

CONGRATULATIONS Fr. Gabriel!

On Sunday, Metropolitan Serapion, joined by Bishops Soriel, Abraham and Kyrillos, ordained Fr. Gabriel Iskander as a priest to serve at St. Justina’s Church in Rancho Cucamonga!  God bless his service to the Glory of His Name!

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

All Tickets have been sold! However, there is still limited space available. Please contact Daniel Gharbawy or Mina Said for more information if you are stil linterested!

Mark your calendars! September 15-17, 2023 will be our family retreat which will be the first one since before the pandemic! Bishop Kyrillos will be joining us on the retreat and will give a talk and celebrate the liturgy with us!

Click Here to take a tour of where we will be staying! More to follow on the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

Summer Bible Camp (and More!)

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 5-7PM (This week, Saturday only)

We will have summer bible camp for youth (Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade). Sunday School Teachers will reach out to you. There will be three groups for activities appropriate for each group: PK-K, 1st-2nd, & 3rd-5th.

• Activities, Snacks and Games

• Bible Study

• Hymns/Spiritual songs

• Saturdays: Vespers 7:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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

This week we will review the Second epistle of St. Paul to St. Timothy (2nd Timothy)! This is St. Paul’s last epistle that he wrote before being martyred.

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

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

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 - Aug 14, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Feast of Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor (August 19, 2023/ Mesra 13, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

Philippians 2:3

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (This week: 1st Timothy)

Saturday:

• Feast of the Transfiguration Liturgy: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Sunday:

• (Earlier than usual) Divine Liturgy: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

• No Sunday School or Agape Meal today

• Carpool to St. Justina’s for Deacon Gabriel’s ordination to priesthood.

CONGRATULATIONS Deacon Gabriel!

On Sunday, Metropolitan Serapion, joined by Bishops Soriel, Abraham and Kyrillos, ordained Deacon Gabriel as a full deacon. Next week, God willing, he will be ordained priest on Sunday, August, 20, 2023 at St. Justina’s Church in Rancho Cucamonga where he will be serving as one of their priests!  Though we will miss him, we are blessed to have served with him and to have him come from St. Basil’s church! We wish him every success in his service to the glory of God.

We also want to thank the blessed servants who helped prepare for the event on Sunday many days before the event. God bless your efforts always!

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

Purchase tickets today! Only a few tickets left!

Mark your calendars! September 15-17, 2023 will be our family retreat which will be the first one since before the pandemic! Bishop Kyrillos will be joining us on the retreat and will give a talk and celebrate the liturgy with us!

Click Here to take a tour of where we will be staying! More to follow on the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Summer Bible Camp (and More!)

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 5-7PM (This week, Saturday only)

We will have summer bible camp for youth (Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade). Sunday School Teachers will reach out to you. There will be three groups for activities appropriate for each group: PK-K, 1st-2nd, & 3rd-5th.

• Activities, Snacks and Games

• Bible Study

• Hymns/Spiritual songs

• Saturdays: Vespers 7:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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

This week we will review the first epistle of St. Paul to St. Timothy (1st Timothy)!

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

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

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 - Aug 7, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Annunciation of St. Joachim with the Birth of the Virgin Mary (August 13, 2023/ Mesra 7, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.
Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him.

Job 13:15

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday (Beginning of the fast for the Assumption of the Body of St. Mary):

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

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. (This week: Book of Obadiah)

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Welcome Theo!

Congratulations to Christian and Argie Heyward for the birth of their son Theo Maximos Heyward! God bless your journey under the shadow of God’s grace!

CONGRATULATIONS MINA!

God willing, our very own blessed servant, Mina Iskander, will be ordained a priest on Sunday, August, 20, 2023 at St. Justina’s Church in Rancho Cucamonga where he will be serving as one of their priests!  Though we will miss him, we are blessed to have served with him and to have him come from St. Basil’s church! We wish him every success in his service to the glory of God.

Thankfully, he will be ordained as a full deacon on On August 13, 2023 at St. Basil’s Church, also God willing! We will have a celebration after the ordination and liturgy. Join us as we congratulate Mina and Clarissa (his wife) on their new journey!

It will likely be very crowded on 8/13 so please consider helping for this great day by signing up to bring food/supplies or contributing to the event!

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

Purchase tickets today!

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Summer Bible Camp (and More!)

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 5-7PM

We will have summer bible camp for youth (Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade). Sunday School Teachers will reach out to you. There will be three groups for activities appropriate for each group: PK-K, 1st-2nd, & 3rd-5th.

• Activities, Snacks and Games

• Bible Study

• Hymns/Spiritual songs

• Saturdays: Vespers 7:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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

This week we will review one of the 12 minor prophets: The Book of Obadiah! The book is one chapter so be sure to read it ahead of our discussion!

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

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

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 - July 31, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Departure of St. Mary Magdalene (August 4, 2023/ Abib 28, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. For

“He who would love life
And see good days,
Let him refrain his tongue from evil,
And his lips from speaking deceit.
Let him turn away from evil and do good;
Let him seek peace and pursue it.
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
And His ears are open to their prayers;
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

1 Peter 3:8-12

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. (This week: 2nd Thessalonians)

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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 AM - 11:30 AM

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

CONGRATULATIONS MINA!

God willing, our very own blessed servant, Mina Iskander, will be ordained a priest on Sunday, August, 20, 2023 at St. Justina’s Church in Rancho Cucamonga where he will be serving as one of their priests!  Though we will miss him, we are blessed to have served with him and to have him come from St. Basil’s church! We wish him every success in his service to the glory of God.

Thankfully, he will be ordained as a full deacon on On August 13, 2023 at St. Basil’s Church, also God willing! We will have a celebration after the ordination and liturgy. Join us as we congratulate Mina and Clarissa (his wife) on their new journey!

It will likely be very crowded on 8/13 so please consider helping for this great day by signing up to bring food/supplies or contributing to the event!

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

Purchase tickets today!

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Summer Bible Camp (and More!)

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 5-7PM

We will have summer bible camp for youth (Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade). Sunday School Teachers will reach out to you. There will be three groups for activities appropriate for each group: PK-K, 1st-2nd, & 3rd-5th.

• Activities, Snacks and Games

• Bible Study

• Hymns/Spiritual songs

• Saturdays: Vespers 7:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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

This week we will review 2nd Thessalonians! Read it ahead of time (it’s only three chapters!). Last month, we covered 1st Thessalonians so we will review a summary of it before we discuss 2nd Thessalonians.

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

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

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 - July 24, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Martyrdom of St. James the Apostle, Bishop of Jerusalem (July 25, 2023/ Abib 18, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

James 1:27

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. (This week: Book of Haggai)

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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 AM - 11:30 AM

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

CONGRATULATIONS MINA!

God willing, our very own blessed servant, Mina Iskander, will be ordained a priest on Sunday, August, 20, 2023 at St. Justina’s Church in Rancho Cucamonga where he will be serving as one of their priests!  Though we will miss him, we are blessed to have served with him and to have him come from St. Basil’s church! We wish him every success in his service to the glory of God.

Thankfully, he will be ordained as a full deacon on On August 13, 2023 at St. Basil’s Church, also God willing! We will have a celebration after the ordination and liturgy. Join us as we congratulate Mina and Clarissa (his wife) on their new journey!

It will likely be very crowded on 8/13 so please consider helping for this great day by signing up to bring food/supplies or contributing to the event!

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

Purchase tickets today!

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Thank You Fr. Filemon!

We were blessed with the visit of Fr. Filemon Mikhail on Sunday; one of the most senior priests in the diocese with over 50 years in the priesthood. God continue to bless his service for many years!

Summer Bible Camp (and More!)

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 5-7PM

We will have summer bible camp for youth (Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade). Sunday School Teachers will reach out to you. There will be three groups for activities appropriate for each group: PK-K, 1st-2nd, & 3rd-5th.

• Activities, Snacks and Games

• Bible Study

• Hymns/Spiritual songs

• Saturdays: Vespers 7:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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

This week we will review the book of Haggai together! Read it ahead of time (it’s only two chapters!)

• Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

• Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Also, on Zoom for those who can’t make it to church! Click Here to join at 7:30pm

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

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 - July 17, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Departure of St. Ephrem the Syrian (July 21, 2023/ Abib 15, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. 8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. 9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building.

1 Corinthians 3:7-9

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. (This week: Book of Malachi)

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Monday:

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

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

Purchase tickets today!

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

A Couple Great Events

First, some of the ladies enjoyed a wonderful and spiritually beneficial visit to St. Katheren’s Coptic Orthodox Monastery! The trip started off with a liturgy lead by the nuns of the convent, an agape meal after and then a detailed tour of the site including the new construction going on. We will make similar trips there in the future more frequently.

Also, the High School class enjoyed a fun-filled (but competitive) laser tag trip then headed over to Fr. Michael’s home for dinner! More such fun coming soon.

Summer Bible Camp (and More!) - Saturdays: 5-7PM

We will have summer bible camp for youth (Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade). Sunday School Teachers will reach out to you. There will be three groups for activities appropriate for each group: PK-K, 1st-2nd, & 3rd-5th.

• Activities, Snacks and Games

• Bible Study

• Hymns/Spiritual songs

• Vespers 7:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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

This week we will review the book of Malachi together! Read it ahead of time. This beautiful book of the bible is only four chapters!!!

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

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 - July 10, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Departure of St. Cyril the Pillar of Faith (July 10, 2023/ Abib 3, 1739)

The Martyrdom of St. Peter & St. Paul the Apostles (July 12, 2023/ Abib 5, 1739)-Feast of the Apostles

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.

2 Corinthians 12:12

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Wednesday (FEAST OF THE APOSTLES):

• Divine Liturgy: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Liturgy of the Blessing of the Water (Lakkan)

Friday:

• Bible Study: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. (This week: Book of Ruth)

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Monday:

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

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

Purchase tickets today!

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Summer Bible Camp (and More!) - Saturdays: 5-7PM

We will have summer bible camp for youth (Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade). Sunday School Teachers will reach out to you. There will be three groups for activities appropriate for each group: PK-K, 1st-2nd, & 3rd-5th.

• Activities, Snacks and Games

• Bible Study

• Hymns/Spiritual songs

• Vespers 7:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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

This week we will review the book of Ruth together! Read it ahead of time. This beautiful book of the bible is only four chapters!!!

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

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 - July 3, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Nativity of St. John, the Baptist (July 7, 2023/ Paona 30, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!”

John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent before Him.’ He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease. He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has certified that God is true. For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”

John 3:26-36

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Friday:

• Bible Study (Series on Acts of the Apostles-Chs. 22-28): 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Monday:

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

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

Purchase tickets today!

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

• Children under 3 are free!

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Summer Bible Camp (and More!) - Saturdays: 5-7PM

We will have summer bible camp for youth (Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade). Sunday School Teachers will reach out to you. There will be three groups for activities appropriate for each group: PK-K, 1st-2nd, & 3rd-5th.

• Activities, Snacks and Games

• Bible Study

• Hymns/Spiritual songs

• Vespers 7:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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

Last meeting on July 7th! During the Apostles Fast, we will be reviewing the Acts of the Apostles from June 9th through July 7th! Bring your bible and notebook as we dive deep into the first century church!

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

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 - June 26, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Martyrdom of the Great Saint Anba Moses the Strong (July 1, 2023/ Paona 24, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

1 Peter 4:10

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday:

• No Liturgy This Week: Clergy Retreat

Friday:

• Bible Study (Series on Acts of the Apostles): 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Summer Bible Camp: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 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: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Monday:

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

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

Purchase tickets today!

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

YOUTH SCORE BIG ON THE FISHING TRIP!

It was a great day of fishing on Saturday. Five blue fin tuna was caught and four of them were caught by youth including a 60 pounder! Till next year!

Summer Bible Camp (and More!)

New Date! Starting July 1, we will have summer bible camp for youth of all ages along with many other activities throughout the summer! More details to follow!

• Saturdays (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

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

During the Apostles Fast, we will be reviewing the Acts of the Apostles from June 9th through July 7th! Bring your bible and notebook as we dive deep into the first century church!

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

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 - June 18, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

St. Pope Kyrillos VI receiving the relics of St. Mark, (June 22, 2023/ Paone 15, 1739)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

Luke 12:4

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday:

• Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Friday:

• Bible Study (Series on Acts of the Apostles): 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday:

• Fishing Trip: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• 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: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Monday:

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

LAST CHANCE! Fellowship Event - Saturday June 24, 2023

St. Basil’s has chartered a boat to go FISHING for our next Fellowship Event on June 24th! Tickets are limited as there is only room for 30 persons. Children ages 8-10 should share a rod with a parent.

• Adult: $150 (includes: permit, rod rental, bait, tip, and help on the boat from professionals)

• Child (8-10): $125 (share rod with parent)

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!

Already coming? An update will be sent to you later in the week with more information such as where to meet, what to bring, etc.

Congratulations to the Recent Grads!

Congratulations to all those who are moving on to the next level in their education (or have finished)! God be with you in your next challenge!

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

Purchase tickets today!

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Summer Bible Camp (and More!)

New Date! Starting July 1, we will have summer bible camp for youth of all ages along with many other activities throughout the summer! More details to follow!

• Saturdays (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

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

During the Apostles Fast, we will be reviewing the Acts of the Apostles from June 9th through July 7th! Bring your bible and notebook as we dive deep into the first century church!

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

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 - June 12, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Martyrdom of St. Abaskhiron the Soldier (June 14 / Paona 7)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

I will sing to the Lord,
Because He has dealt bountifully with me.

Psalm 13:6

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday:

• NO MIDWEEK LITURGY THIS WEEK

Friday:

• Bible Study (Series on Acts of the Apostles): 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: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Monday:

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

Men’s Fellowship Event - Saturday June 24, 2023

St. Basil’s has chartered a boat to go FISHING for our next Men’s Fellowship Event on June 24th! Tickets are limited as there is only room for 30 men and boys 8 and up. Boys ages 8-10 should share a rod with their fathers.

• Adult: $150 (includes: permit, rod rental, bait, tip, and help on the boat from professionals)

• Child (8-10): $125

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!

If you are not a member of St. Basil’s, and would like to come, please wait until June 19th to purchase tickets.

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

Purchase tickets today!

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Summer Bible Camp (and More!)

Starting June 20th, we will have summer bible camp for youth of all ages along with many other activities throughout the summer! More details to follow!

• Tuesdays (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

• Saturdays (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

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

During the Apostles Fast, we will be reviewing the Acts of the Apostles from June 9th through July 7th! Bring your bible and notebook as we dive deep into the first century church!

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

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 - June 5, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Martyrdom of St. Abaskhiron the Soldier (June 14 / Paona 7)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

I will sing to the Lord,
Because He has dealt bountifully with me.

Psalm 13:6

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wednesday:

• NO MIDWEEK LITURGY THIS WEEK

Friday:

• Bible Study (Series on Acts of the Apostles): 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: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Monday:

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

Men’s Fellowship Event - Saturday June 24, 2023

St. Basil’s has chartered a boat to go FISHING for our next Men’s Fellowship Event on June 24th! Tickets are limited as there is only room for 30 men and boys 8 and up. Boys ages 8-10 should share a rod with their fathers.

• Adult: $150 (includes: permit, rod rental, bait, tip, and help on the boat from professionals)

• Child (8-10): $125

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!

If you are not a member of St. Basil’s, and would like to come, please wait until June 19th to purchase tickets.

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 the itinerary and theme, but be sure it will be a blast! We will also have a guest speaker join us.

Location:

• Forest Home

• 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr

• Forest Falls, CA 92339

• CLICK HERE to take a tour!

Cost for two nights (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):

• Adults: $200

• Child (8 and under): $150

To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Congratulations Sebastian!

Congratulations to Sebastian Khawam for joining the Coptic Orthodox Church! God grant you the grace of His Holy Spirit throughout your life with blessing, wisdom, strength and all the good things of the Kingdom of the Heaven!

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

During the Apostles Fast, we will be reviewing the Acts of the Apostles from June 9th through July 7th! Bring your bible and notebook as we dive deep into the first century church!

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

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 29, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

Entry of the Lord into Egypt (June 1 / Bashons 24)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.”

When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”

Matthew 2:13-15

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

• No Liturgy

Thursday:

• Feast of the Lord’s Entry into Egypt Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

• 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:

• Feast of the Pentecost Divine Liturgy: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

• Prostration Prayers: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday:

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

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

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 22, 2023

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PEACE AND GRACE

The Holy Feast of Ascension (May 25 / Bashons 17)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.”

Proverbs 3:27

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

• No Liturgy

• Women’s Fellowship Night: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday:

• Feast of the Ascension: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

• 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!

St. Basil’s women’s fellowship night, God willing, will be this 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. 😋

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 Amir and Merna

Congratulations Amir and Merna for joining in Holy Matrimony! God bless your lives together and grant you joy and happiness with Christ in your midst!

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

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.