Current Community Update
We continue to journey through our liturgical worship with faith and grace! Furthermore, we continue with current temporary adjustments to Saint Basil life, in accordance with directives from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver.
Liturgical
National, State and local directives are changing rapidly, including in references to churches. Our Church hierarchy is in constant communication with public directives, guidlines and the prayerful consideration of how to reopen liturgical life.
This Sunday
This Sunday we will have our second litiurgical celebration with parishioners inside of the sanctuary. As previously announced, social distancing measures will be in effect, limiting the number of people inside. All others will be expected to stay outside in the courtyard or surrounding area, listening to the Divine Services through the exterior speakers. At the distribution of Holy Communion, in accordance with the perscribed social distancing measures, parishioners wishing to receive Holy Communion will all have the opportunity to receive the Body & Blood of Jesus Christ. All parishioners inside or outside of the sanctuary are asked to follow the direction of our parish council members and ushers, who will facilitate the process of approaching to receive the Holy Sacrament.
Multiple Liturgies
Through the remainder of this month, Saint Basil's will celebrate the Divine Liturgy four times each week. This is to provide ample opportunity for the faithful to participate in the Divine Liturgy and receive Holy Communion, without forcing a large gathering. Anyone in an 'at risk' demographic is encouraged to come to the weekday Liturgies.
For further information, please refer to the emails sent earlier this week, or the parish facebook page.
For additional pastoral services, please contact the church office.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT SAINT BASIL'S!
Saint Basil's has lost a minimum of $250,000 in budgeted income due to the Covid19 Crisis. Now is a chance for you to respond!
A Special Matching Challenge Gift has been given to Saint Basil's! All additional offerings to Saint Basil's between Pascha and Pentecost (June 7) will be matched, up to a total of $100,000. Through your participation you join in the saying #TogetherWeAreStrong at Saint Basil's!
Please read the letter titled, 'Matching Challenge Gift,"in the attachment section of this weekly bulletin for further details.
#TogetherWeAreStrong at Saint Basil's!
83 households have participated in the Match Challenge.
HELP US BREAK 100 PARTICIPANTS THIS WEEK! WHAT # WILL YOU BE? WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!
Community Events, Meetings & Gatherings
MASKS!
Saint Basil's is in partnership with the Friends of Cyprus with the stated goal of making 5000 masks by the end of May to be donated to local charities. About 1,000 have been made!!! This is great -- let's keep the momentum and reach this goal! Please contact Mary-Ann Constantinou for further information: mary.ann.constantinou@gmail.com
All community events, meetings or gatherings are temporarily suspended. Ministries are taking place online.
Online Ministries
Still Anxious? 11 Week Journey: Saturday @ 5 pm, a continued ministerial discussion group born from the Saint Theopisti Women's Book Club.
Holy Week ZOOM GOYA Discussion: Wednesday @ 2pm, we will offer online GOYA Discussion! Please encourage your teens to log-on for our GOYA discussion as we check in with our young people to support them during this confusing time!
ZOOM Online Bible Study: Wednesday @ 11am, we will offer online Bible Study!
*All zoom links and passwords can be found at: http://mystbasil.org/calendar/church-calendar/
In Addition
Support your Spiritual Home during this unique time! In addition to sending checks, Saint Basil’s can currently accept offerings through PayPal and credit card payments by clicking on the Donate to the Church button at the top of the parish website: www.mystbasil.org. We are continuing to research additional forums to make it easier for all the faithful to make offerings back to God through His Church during this time when recognition of our need for God and His Church is heightened in our daily experience.
All Saint Basil’s faithful are asked to please pray in this chapter of human need! Included in this eblast, please find the Prayer of Protection from the Coronavirus for daily offering. May our Patron, Saint Basil the Great, intercede to the Lord on our behalf!
In His Service,
Father Luke
Prayer of Protection from the Coronavirus
O God Almighty, Lord of heaven and earth, and of all creation visible and invisible, in Your ineffable goodness, look down upon Your people gathered in Your name. Be our helper and defender in this day of affliction. You know our weakness. You hear our cry in repentance and contrition of heart. O Lord who loves mankind deliver us from the impending threat of the corona virus. Send Your Angel to watch over us and protect us. Grant health and recovery to those suffering from this virus. Guide the hands of physicians and preserve those who are healthy that we may continue to serve You in peace and glorify Your most honorable and majestic Name, of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
*full service for the Protection from the Coronavirus in the attachment section of this bulletin.