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Activity
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Day and Times
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Notes
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Bible Study
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Fridays
7:30pm – 8:30pm
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Regular teachers and/or special guests provide us with a further insight into the teachings and doctrines of Orthodox Christianity.
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Compline Service
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Fridays, following the weekly Bible Study.
8:30pm – 9:00pm
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Compline is the service after supper before going to bed. It is full of psalms and repentant prayers.
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Church School
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Sundays
11.45am - 12.30pm
Following the Divine Liturgy
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Church school hours have changed to each Sunday 11.45-12.30pm.Church school for Term 4 starts on Sunday 26.10.03 from 11.45-12.30pm after Divine Liturgy
Teachers: Kindergarten to Yr2 -Clare Ziadeh, Yr 3-6 Abraham Ayoub, Yr 7-12 Noura Cheded
For any details re Church school contact Noura Cheded, Church school coordinator
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Vesper Services
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Saturdays
6:30pm – 7:30pm
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The Vespers Service is filled with memories of the Creation, the Fall, the Expulsion from Paradise and the anticipation of the Coming of the Saviour Who brings light to the world.
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Sacrament of Holy Oil
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1st Saturday of every month.
7:30pm
Directly following the Vesper Service.
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The Sacrament of Holy Oil is for healing of both the soul and the body.
In our parish it is regularly held on the first Saturday of every month, after the Vespers service for youth and adults at 7:30 pm.
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Sacrament of Confession
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Saturday of every month.
5:00 - 6:15pm
By appointment
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Confession is one of the Holy Sacraments of the Orthodox Church.
The practice of Confession is very important, as it provides us the gift of freedom, the cleansing and forgiveness of our sins. It is perhaps the most misunderstood and forgotten sacrament, even though it was charged to us from the Lord Jesus Christ when He said to His apostles, “If you forgive the sins of any it is forgiven them in heaven; and if you retain the sins of any they are retained in heaven.” (John 20:23).
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Divine Liturgy Services
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Sundays
10:00am– 11:30am
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The Eucharistic Supper and the Lord’s commandment concerning it were held sacred by the Apostles, who met together for prayer, singing sacred hymns, and the breaking of bread, ie The Holy Eucharist.
The Liturgy also consists of Scripture readings and instruction.
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Coffee Hours / Fellowship Meals
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Sundays
11:30am– 12:30pm
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Fellowship Meals are held on Feast Days and other special occasions.
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Choir Rehearsal
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Sundays
Noon – 12:30pm
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The choir sings in the English language and follows the Byzantine chant. The choir consists of both male and females, ranging from ages 12 years old and upward. Currently, there are approximately 10 regular choir members.
The choir is conducted and taught by Kh. Helen Vesic. Choir rehearsal is held every Sunday, after Divine Liturgy till 12:30pm.
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Parish Council Meetings
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1st Sunday of every month
Noon – 1:00pm
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All parishioners are welcome. Meetings are held at a different council member’s home each month.
For further information please contact Council President, Michael Ziadeh on 0417 203 408.
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Ladies’ Auxilliary Committee Meetings
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2nd Wednesday of every month
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Meetings are held at a different Parishioner’s house each month and all ladies of our parish are welcome.
For further information please contact Ladies’ Representative, Mary Jabbour on 0409 273 314.
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