Weekly Update - July 7, 2025

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BLESSED APOSTLES FEAST!

(Fast: June 9 - July 11 / Feast: July 12)

 
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said:

“Blessed are you poor,
For yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger now,
For you shall be filled.
Blessed are you who weep now,
For you shall laugh.
Blessed are you when men hate you,
And when they exclude you,
And revile you, and cast out your name as evil,
For the Son of Man’s sake.
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy!
For indeed your reward is great in heaven,
For in like manner their fathers did to the prophets."

Luke 6:20-23

 

SERVICES THIS WEEK

MONDAY:

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

TUESDAY:

  • Kids Summer Camp: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

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

  • Icon Workshop: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    • Iconographer Joseph Metz will lead us. More info below!

THURSDAY:

  • Kids Summer Camp: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SATURDAY:

  • Divine Liturgy: (Feast of the Apostles)

    • Matins: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

    • Liturgy of the Waters: 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

    • Divine Liturgy: 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  • Hymns Lesson: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

  • Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY:

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

  • Agape Meal immediately after the liturgy

  • Beginning Hymn Lessons 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday School Classes: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

Congratulations Michael!

Congratulations to Tara and Cherif for the baptism of their son Michael! May God bless your journey with Christ!

 

Youth Summer Camp (June 3 - July 26)

Looking to keep your kids busy this summer with healthy options? We’ve got the best place for you! The kiddos will be divided into five groups depending on age (kindergarten through high school).

Schedule on Every Tuesday and Thursday Evenings!

  • 5:30 p.m. Arrival and Free Play

  • 6:15 p.m. Simple Meal

  • 6:45 p.m. Craft/Activity e.g., woodworking, Orban, baking, icon making, and more!

  • 7:15 p.m. Games

  • 7:45 p.m. Hymns

  • New end time is 8:00 p.m. not 8:30 p.m.!

 
 

Outdoor Fellowship Events!

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Join us at Torrey Pines for a hike at 4:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:

  • July 13

  • August 17

  • September 14

St. Basil’s Annual Fishing Trip - Saturday, August 16th

  • 3/4 day fishing from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Oceanside Sea Center

    • 315 Harbor Drive South, Oceanside, CA

    • Tickets will be purchased directly from Oceanside Sea Center’s website

    • Registration link coming soon

 
 

Coptic Iconography

Join us in creating your very own icon!  A professional iconographer will lead us in a four-week lesson series.  

  • Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

  • Minimum age: 13 (or younger with permission and with parent involvement)

  • Series 1: Sold Out!

  • Series 2: August 6 - August 27 

  • Estimated cost: $150/person (includes iconographer instructor and materials costs) 

    • Registration fee: $75 (Church will pay half!!)

    • If you can pay the $150, please do :)

  • Registration link: Stbasil.net/store

Limit: 10 painters per series so register today!

 
 

AGAPE MEAL AFTER THE LITURGY! 

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

You can help in the following ways:

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

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

  3. Hall clean up following the Agape meal.

Please CLICK HERE to sign up.

God bless your efforts!

 
 

PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM (CATECHISM) CLASSES

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

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

  • Those recently baptized (within the last few years). 

  • Simply anyone else seeking to better understand the basics of the Christian faith and history. 

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

 
 

DIOCESE EVENTS

Interested in participating in missionary trips abroad? Join one the many happening soon! Click here to find out more!

 
 

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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.