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HAPPY ST. MARY’S FAST (AUG 7-21)
The Feast of Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor (Aug 19, 2024 / Mesra 13, 1740)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Heaven is My throne,
And earth is My footstool.
Where is the house that you will build Me?
And where is the place of My rest?For all those things My hand has made,
And all those things exist,”
Says the Lord.
“But on this one will I look:
On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit,
And who trembles at My word.”Isaiah 66:1-2
SERVICES THIS WEEK
MONDAY:
Preparation for Baptism (Catechism) Class: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (online)
WEDNESDAY:
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Midnight Praise: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (New Day)
FRIDAY:
Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (St. Paul’s Epistle to Titus)
(Click Here to join Zoom at 7:30pm or join us at church in person!)
SATURDAY:
Saturday Youth Camp:
Elementary School Bible Study & Activities: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vespers Raising of Incense: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.with His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion!
SUNDAY: with His Grace Bishop Kyrillos
Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Church board appointment 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)
THIS YEAR’S FISHING TRIP WAS A SUCCESS!
It was a great day of fishing on Saturday! Almost everyone caught something, the weather was perfect, the water was calm, the fellowship was wonderful! Till next year, God willing!
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: voting 8/11-8/13
If you haven’t received a link to submit your recommendations, please contact Fr. Michael. Opportunity to submit names for the church board ends on 8/13!
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 for this process:
SUNDAY, 8/4:
The process was announced, and the criteria above was discussed.
Members of the congregation begin to think of up to six names.
A text was sent to the church members with this page you are reading now to further announce in case there are some who were not present on 8/4.
SUNDAY, 8/11:
Another announcement after church with the same information will be made.
A link was provided to cast your support with a list out up to six names. Can be less than six too.
You will have three days to use this link: 8/11, 8/12 and 8/13.
Please include last names so there is no confusion.
Six names are picked and HGBK will reach out to them to confirm they are interested in serving on the board.
SUNDAY, 8/18:
With His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, the list is presented to the congregation through another link 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.
If you have any questions on this process, or you need the person’s last name, contact Fr. Michael Maximous at 949-378-0350.
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