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HAPPY ST. MARY’S FAST (AUG 7-21)
Start of St. Mary’s Fast (Aug 7, 2024 / Mesra 1, 1740)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
But the LORD delivers him out of them all.
He guards all his bones;
Not one of them is broken.Psalm 34:19-20
SERVICES THIS WEEK
TUESDAY:
Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
FRIDAY:
Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Hymn of St. Mary (Luke 1:46-55)
(Click Here to join Zoom at 7:30pm or join us at church in person!)
SATURDAY:
Fishing Trip: 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (details below)
Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Announcement about board elections immediately after
Agape Meal after the liturgy
Beginner & Intermediate Hymn Classes: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday School: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MONDAY:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (online)
Annual Fishing Trip (this Saturday)!
Last chance to register! only a few spots left!
Fishing on our own private chartered boat!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! St. Basil’s has chartered a boat to go FISHING for our next Fellowship Event on August 10th! Tickets are limited as there is only room for 30 people. Children ages 8-10 should share a rod with their parent.
Click here to purchase an Adult ticket: $150 (includes: permit, rod rental, bait, tip, and help on the boat from professionals)
Click here to purchase a Child (8-10) ticket: $125 (share rod with parent)
No children under 8 please.
St. Basil’s is subsidizing a portion of the cost to allow tickets to be more affordable. If you wish to support this event above the ticket price, please click here. Also, if you wish to come but the price is too expense, please see Fr. Michael privately.
If you are not a member of St. Basil’s, and would like to come, please wait until August 3rd to purchase tickets!
Other Outdoor Fellowship Activities
Join us as we enjoy San Diego’s beautiful outdoor natural amenities! All are welcome to attend walks, hikes, parks, and fishing events as outlined below. This is a healthy and fun way to enjoy the picturesque scenery of San Diego’s Ocean beaches, trails and hills! You will not be disappointed!
Church Board Appointments
Bishop Kyrillos will be coming to St. Basil’s on 8/18 so this is the target date for completing the acclamation process for the board members. If St. Basil’s is your home church, please consider up to six names to be recommended for the church board. Board members should be:
Regular and active at St. Basil’s church and committed to St. Basil’s as their home church and taking communion regularly at St Basil's
Supportive of the mission of St. Basil’s American Coptic Orthodox Church (as an all English/Coptic parish)
Be over 18 years old
Not on another church or diocese board
Not related to anyone on the board or priest
Terms are three years long at which time there will be another acclamation process to appoint
There are no term limits, so current board members can be re-appointed without limit, if they are willing. Current board members are Ash Ibrahim, Bishoy Said, Daniel Gharbawy, Nadra Germanos (Secretary), and Richard Marcos (Treasurer)
During the process, there should be NO campaigning or attempts to influence one another to vote for certain people.
Here is the schedule that needs to happen, as I understand it:
SUNDAY, 8/4:
I announce after the liturgy with the rules above.
Congregation begins to think of up to six names
I’ll also send an email or link with the announcement
SUNDAY, 8/11:
Another announcement after church with the same information
A link will be provided to list out up to six names. Can be less too.
Voting is over three days: 8/11, 8/12 and 8/13
Six names are picked and HGBK will reach out to them to confirm they are interested in serving on the board
SUNDAY, 8/18:
The list is presented to the congregation through another QR code where everyone can voice concerns or agree on the recommendations.
The six names will be appointed as the new board if there are no issues raised.
A short board meeting is then held after church where the board will appoint a Treasurer and Secretary.
St. Basil’s Bible Study: Friday Nights
This week, as we begin the fast of St. Mary on Wednesday, we will discuss the beautiful and hymn of St. Mary which she recited in Luke 1:46-55. Read these few but powerful verses come to share your thoughts!
Refreshments: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Discussion: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Also, on Zoom and YouTube for those who can’t make it to church at 7:30 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:
Sign up to bring food (Please refrain from excessive sweets).
Sign up for the coffee cart: set up and clean up the coffee cart on Sunday morning.
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!
DIOCESE NEWS, EVENTS, TRIPS & PROGRAMS
Interested in Missionary Trips?
Click here for many opportunities!!!
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