Thank you to Father John Dresko! Thank you to Father John and Matushka Elizabeth for their service and blessings through this Sunday!
Welcome, Father David Thatcher! Father David and his family will be with us through August 25th.
Volunteers are needed to help clean and get the Parish House ready for Father Thatcher and his family, who will arrive on August 13th. The days needed are Monday, August 11th, or Tuesday, August 12th. Please talk with Suzanne or email admin@wilmingtonoca.org if you are willing to take on this task.
Dormition Fast began on August 1st! Fast ends on August 14th.
In addition to the information on www.oca.org from the All-American Council, please continue to explore the Orthodox Christian ministries and resources available via https://www.assemblyofbishops.org
Interested in church ministries? Reply to admin@wilmingtonoca.org with the subject “Ministry Interest” and list any of the ministries you would be interested in joining or participating in if there were a ministry at St. Basil’s. These will be on the announcements page on our website.
IOCC Rebuild dates Sep 17-20, 2026 in Erwin, TN. It is very similar to Habitat for Humanity: open to all skillsets, anyone willing and able. Text Jen Castiglione at 862-432-6376 by August 18 if you are available and interested in joining.
Church Flowers: There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board near the restrooms. Paige or Jen can fill you in on the details if you are interested in signing up!
Prosphora Baking Demonstration: Patty and Andy Brusko will be offering another holy bread baking demonstration at their home in Southport on Saturday, August 16th at 9 am. Please RSVP to patty.brusko@gmail.com if you'd like to attend. Their contact information is in the church directory as well.
Basket Collections: For August, we will be collecting for the Alms fund, due to the increased need from our local community.