Australian Maronite Community Network Inc. in Chullora, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Australian Maronite Community Network Inc.

Locality: Chullora, New South Wales, Australia

Address: AMCN P.O. Box 5283 CHULLORA NSW 2190 2190 Chullora, NSW, Australia

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23.01.2022 AMCN WISHES ALL OUR FRIENDS AND ALL OUR FOLLOWERS & THEIR FAMILIES A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020 FILLED WITH BLESSINGS, REAL HAPPINESS AND TRUE LOVE......

23.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM BISHOP ANTOINE-CHARBEL TARABAY: Friends, Australia is facing an unprecedented disaster as fire engulfs the land in many areas and many states. Lives have been lost, homes and towns have been destroyed and smoke has shrouded whole cities and even crossed to other countries. There seems to be no end in sight for this horror as we watch with powerlessness before the force of nature.... With you, I praise the heroic efforts of firefighters and emergency services, and I share the pain and suffering of the communities most affected by these disasters. It is heart-warming to see the response of the wider community and the solidarity of all Australians at this time. I am aware and grateful for the many initiatives done in the Maronite parishes and through our organisations to support the relief services. I thank all the volunteers and benefactors of those initiatives. I also wish to inform you that the MaroniteCare Bushfire Appeal has so far raised $20,542. In line with the Australian Catholic Church which is collaborating with key national Catholic agencies and especially the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) to ensure as effective a response as possible from the wider Catholic community, our Maronite Church will hold an appeal on Australia Day weekend (25-26 January 2020). Volunteers will be at church doors with collection boxes, with all funds to be donated to the Vinnies bushfire appeal. Facing this exceptional crisis, and with the entire Catholic Church of Australia, we continue to pray for those stricken by drought and fire, for those who have lost their lives in the fires and their families, for rain to quench the parched land and extinguish the fires, and for urgent action to care for our common home in order to prevent such disasters in the future: God of Creation, In your love for us, you created the universe and embrace with your compassion and tenderness all that exists. Our hearts cry out to you today in the wake of these fires ravaging many parts of Australia. We ask you Lord to protect all those who are threatened by the flames; to give consolation to those who have lost their loved ones and possessions; grant rest to those who have lost their lives; healing to those that have been injured; and safety to firefighters, police, army and volunteers who risk their lives to save those in danger. We make this prayer, through the intercession of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Saint Charbel, Saint Mary of the Cross Mackillop and all the Saints. I thank you for your tremendous generosity towards all our appeals. May God bless this land and protect it and its people from all disasters and harm.

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22.01.2022 HAPPY ST MAROUN'S FEAST DAY FROM ALL OF US IN AMCN.... As part of the annual festivities, a Solemn mass at St Maroun's Cathedral was celebrated by his Grace Bishop Tarabay earlier on this evening to commemorate St Maroun's Feast Day.. In attendance at the Cathedral amongst the swarms of loyal Maronites, too many to enumerate, were many government representatives ...... They all came to celebrate St Maroun Feast Day and to wish Bishop Tarabay and the Maronite Community a Happy Feast... St. Maroun, Father of the Maronite Church, is a 4th century Syriac Monk who embraced a quiet life of solitude living as a hermit ... St. Marouns life was spiritually monastic, spending his time in prayer and meditation, and his example of chastity and labour with love inspired many, gaining disciples both men and women. Mar Maroun, a great mystic and healer both physical and spiritual, was able to free himself from the physical world by his passion and fervour for prayer and enter into a mystical relationship of love with God. He died around 410. St. Maroun pray for Us!

22.01.2022 IMPORTANT Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in articles/comments posted on the AMCN Media Page are those of the authors' and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AMCN or of the administrator/editor.

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21.01.2022 Blessed Pentecost to All! Happy Anniversary to our Catholic Church!

21.01.2022 17000 (SCCC) AMCN SCCC (Concerto) (SCCC).... SCCC (MCS) MCS SBS . . . SCCC . . SCCC. Metro Group 6000 Concerto " " .. La galette .. () . . SCCC . 17000.00 SCCC 117000.00 . ... ... ... ! !

21.01.2022 WHAT ABOUT OUR CHURCHES AND OTHER WORSHIP PLACES??? ANXIETY IS RAGING AS A RESULT OF ISOLATION AND MOST OF THOSE AFFECTED NEED THEIR PLACE OF WORSHIP, irrespective of which religion or denomination, TO UNLOAD THEIR HEAVY LOAD OR BURDEN AND SEEK PEACE AND HEALING WHERE IS THE LOGIC? ... DECISION MAKERS NEED TO BE CONSISTENT... FOLLOWING IS THE LATEST UPDATE OF GOVERNMENT DECISIONS ANNOUNCED IN RELATION TO EASING UP THE RESTRICTIONS CAUSED BY THE CORONA VIRUS (covid 19) WHICH HAS ALMOST CRIPPLED AUSTRALIA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD: Students returning to their schools in in NSW Reopening of beauty salons with 10 customers at a time provided a four-square metre rule is observed Up to 50 people as of 1 June will be allowed in restaurants, bars, clubs (but gambling is now forbidden) and cafes, while exercising the four square metre rule. Reservations of no more than 10 people must be booked in advance New South Wales residents will be able to take a vacation anywhere in New South Wales New South Wales museums, galleries and libraries will be allowed to reopen, subject to a four square metre rule IT'S OK TO OPEN SCHOOLS WITH 1000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS... IT'S OK TO OPEN CLUBS AND RESTAURANTS TO ACCOMMODATE 50 CUSTOMERS... IT'S ALL FOR A BETTERMENT OF THE ECONOMY AND FOR FINANCIAL BENEFITS... BUT WHEN IT COMES TO CHURCHES WHICH UNDOUBTEDLY OFFER SPIRITUAL HEALING TO ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SUFFERERS, LET ALONE ALL BELIEVERS, THEN IT'S NOT OKAY....!!!...???? On behalf of all the people we represent, the AMCN kindly request the relevant authorities that we duly appreciate and respect, to consider our plea, while enforcing the safety rules, and reopen our churches where we all find peace and serenity..and the spiritual healing that we all need during this abhorrent pandemic... GOD BLESS AUSTRALIA! GOD BLESS US ALL! AMEN.

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20.01.2022 Quite an interesting interview to watch.. BISHOP ANTOINE-CHARBEL TARABAY talks about the history of the Maronite Church... Click on the link below! Enjoy it! God Bless!

18.01.2022 We, at the AMCN, Chair and Board Members, extend our heartfelt Easter wishes to our bishop Antoine-Charbel and to all our members and friends.. May the Risen Lord resurrect in all of us a new hope and new aspirations.. Save us Jesus and make us worthy of Your promises..! HAPPY EASTER!

17.01.2022 ... .... AMCN held today its Annual Christmas Picnic in Parramatta Reserve.. An enjoyable day for all! God bless! PHOTOS COURTESY OF TONY B SLEIMAN

17.01.2022 Al hamdilla 3as salaameh! The AMCN, Chair and Board Members, send their heartfelt wishes to our good friend Clovis Batti who is convalescing at home following a procedure he recently underwent in hospital to remove a bothersome kidney stone... We wish him a full and speedy recovery to resume his much appreciated work for AMCN and the Community...

16.01.2022 AMCN Letter to his beatitude mar Bechara Al Raii, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East: : ....Continue reading

16.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10163793034850328&id=720365327

15.01.2022 A man of faith and a forthcoming saint.. A man of vision and justice... Lebanon is in a dire need now for a Youssef Bey Karam to extract it from the mire and from the current mess... https://www.facebook.com/110860097383252/posts/123676799434915/

15.01.2022 AMCN PRESS RELEASE .... He who has two hearing ears, let him hear ...... Archbishop Boulos Abdel Sater to the three spheres of the Lebanese Government: "Undo the wrong and work with the real revolutionaries ... otherwise, you'd better resign...!" During the Divine Liturgy on the occasion of St Maroun's feast, his grace Paul Abdel Sater, Archbishop of Beirut, addressed in his sermon the political officials in Lebanon, after which the attendees applauded, and said: " Your excellencies, we entrusted you with our souls and our future ! Remember that authority is service!" He added: "We want from you initiatives that inspire hope, messages that unite and constructive actions to adopt and execute. We want you to be responsible leaders!" We, in the Australian Maronite Community Network , President and Board Members, take pleasure in seconding the content of the homily delivered during St Maroun's Solemn Mass by Sayyedna Abdel Sater and commend his courage and bold statements made in the presence of the honourable Lebanese troyka.. Lebanon is in a strife and facing huge problems and conflicts like never before...and it is about time, in the midst of other faint voices, for someone with the courage and status of Arcbishop Boulos Abdel Sater to lead the campaign towards a true and genuine independent Lebanon free from bigotry, discrimination and corruption ... May the maronites continue to be the yeast in a multi faith Lebanon and the strong bond amongst its diverse denominations... Thank you to the Archbishop of Beirut for being the blatant voice in the wilderness of Lebanon, and the good shepherd in launching the call of justice, love and peace... GOD BLESS, AMCN

15.01.2022 Important message from the Maronite Bishop:

15.01.2022 Br Youhanna will be ordained Deacon at the end of this month... See following for details:

15.01.2022 The AMCN takes pleasure in publishing the following short interview conducted with Bishop Abdo Khalife upon the CHRISTIAN SUMMIT FOR PEACE held in Iraq in 1990... 1990 17 . : !... 3 51 : . . . . . 140 9 16 . 210 . . . . 23. . : . . . . . . . . .

14.01.2022 Wonderful display tonight of lights on the exterior wall of St Mary's Cathedral- Macquarie Chair, Sydney... Thousands of people swarmed in to witness the Lights Display and to watch the Sutherland Shire Choir delivering live Christmas hymns in preparation for the birth of Christ... The lights display is repeated every night at 8.30pm until Christmas Day 25 December.... Not to be missed... God bless !

14.01.2022 First monthly Dinner Meeting of AMCN Board in the year 2020... Wonderful opportunity to get together and enjoy a great time.. God bless!

13.01.2022 Exaltation of the Cross... Blessings of the Holy Cross be upon you all...! AMCN !

13.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM BISHOP ANTOINE-CHARBEL TARABAY Dear brothers and sisters, We are presently living in strange and uncertain times. It is in these times that we must remain focused on the message of the Gospel. Some weeks ago, we heard the Lenten Gospel of the Leper. We saw Jesus reach out in mercy to the most vulnerable. We are a Church built on Gods word. Our core convictions of love, hope, mercy, kindness and compassion are more important than ever.... We have seen those convictions being challenged in many ways over the last few weeks, including in supermarket aisles. Even in the Church, frustrations over changes have been taken out on our priests. This is not a time for division, it is a time for care and compassion. *In this Year of Maronite Outreach, it will be our responses and our acts which will set us apart and demonstrate to all those around us, that Christ remains in the world.* Over the coming days I will be releasing messages confirming that all non-essential gatherings in the Church are cancelled. At this stage Sunday liturgy and all the necessary sacraments are constantly being reviewed. These are difficult decisions and circumstances are requiring us to review the situation daily. We will be making as much use as we can of technology. Presently, we must all seek to promote the truth. In these uncertain times, we can be challenged by our own fears. Rumours and opinions are circulating. You should check on the Government and Eparchy pages for confirmed sources of information. I also ask you to resist pride, because some decisions will challenge all of us. Think carefully about how you respond and remember love and kindness. Be focused on others, seek joy in the Gospel and in God. Use this time as our Christ did in the desert. Make this a time of prayer and reflection. Spend time with your family in love and patience. *Although many things will be cancelled - love, pastoral care and God will not. Reach out to others like Christ reached out to the leper. Our clergy will continue to provide pastoral care and we count on you to also support one another.* There will be further messages soon. I pray for good health for all and that you remain safe from every harm, entrusting you all to the loving care of Mary, Health of the Sick. In Christ, + Antoine-Charbel Tarabay

13.01.2022 Fahd Gittany elected unopposed Chairman of the Australian Maronite Community Network (AMCN) ... 30 / ... ...... : : : : : : : : : . : : - PRESS RELEASE Fahd Gittany elected Chairman of the Australian Maronite Community Network (AMCN) Owing to the spread of the Corona Virus and in compliance with the directives of the Australian authorities and in the interest of the health of all AMCN members, the Australian Maronite Community network held its Annual General Meeting which was scheduled to be held on Monday evening, March 30th, via the Internet to allow all members to participate while maintaining their safety from the comfort of their homes. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss the latest developments on the Lebanese and Australian arenas, in addition to discussing and evaluating matters related to the Corona virus that is sweeping the world and paralyzing it. In the customary atmosphere of harmony and consensus, the electoral process proceeded and a new board was duly elected for a period of two years as stipulated in the AMCN Constitution. Chairperson: Fahd Gittany Deputy Chairperson: Ghassan Awit Secretary-General: Raymond Abi Arraj Deputy Secretary-General: Jeanne Arraj Treasurer: Guitta Nehmetalla Assistant Treasurer: Clovis Batti Director: Tony B. Sleiman Director: Elie Kaltoum Director: George Hanna Issued by the General Secretariat of the Australian Maronite Community Network Sydney - Australia EMAIL: [email protected] MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 5283 CHULLORA NSW 2190

12.01.2022 Have Blessed Month!

12.01.2022 * * *Please watch our Family of the Divine Word Monday night talk with, His Excellency Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay on ~John 14:6, "I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life". Live from Beit Maroun Chapel.

11.01.2022 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM... LEST WE FORGET!

10.01.2022 Thank You to the ME Herald and to its publisher and Chief Editor Tony Bourizk for his on-going support to AMCN... Very much appreciated.. God bless !

10.01.2022 AMCN Media Release following the disastrous explosion in Beirut Port: . ... " " . ... . . . . .

10.01.2022 A " BIG THANK YOU " to the ME Herald and to its publisher and Chief Editor Antonios Bourizk...for his consistent and unwavering support for AMCN, The Australian Maronite Community Network ... ... MUCH APPRECIATED!

09.01.2022 With regrets and sadness, we announce the passing of Rev Father Milad Azzi, LMO, yesterday in Sydney. Following are the details of condolences and funeral.. The AMCN offers its heartfelt condolences to his grace bishop Tarabay, LMO's Superior General Hachem, Father Superior of St Charbel's in Sydney rev father Abboud, Father Azzi's immediate and extended family and we pray to Our Lady to take father Milad by her hand to meet her Son Jesus in His Kingdom...... Allah yirhamou! ... 18 19 2020 5 830 20 11 Appin - 1030 The Superior General of the Lebanese Maronite Order the Most Reverend Abbot Neemtallah Hachem and his Assistant Generals, along with the family of the late Youssef Merched Azzi, regret to inform you the passing of Rev. Father Milad Azzi, LMO. Condolences are being held at: St Charbels Monastery Friday and Saturday 18 & 19 September 2020 5:00pm to 8:30pm St Nemetallah Centre Appin. Sunday 20 September after 11:00am Mass The funeral Service will be presided by His Excellency Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay on Monday 21 September at 10:30am at St Charbels Church Punchbowl. May his soul rest in peace, in the eternal dwellings of light.

08.01.2022 HAPPY 4TH ANNIVERSARY AMCN... Officially registered with FAIR TRADING NSW on the 1st of April 2016.. A Community Voice with noble objectives... GOD BLESS!

07.01.2022 The 2 following video clips speak for themselves.... STRONG FAITH MOVES MOUNTAINS... The power of faith is manifested.. The Holy Spirit gives strength...... Maroniteness is revealed worldwide.. Leyla, the mother of the three angels who died in a fatal accident last Saturday, has stunningly inspired the whole world...A living example of a true Christian who received a decent upbringing in a decent family with deep-rooted faith that originated from Bcharreh, a well known town adjoining the Valley of The Saints in Lebanon ... Leyla who puzzled and stunned the world with her genuine forgiveness to the man who killed her three beloved children...Incredible gesture and attitude... Leyla, you have definitely won millions of hearts around the globe.. You have further strengthened and deepened our faith in our Lord Jesus...and in our beloved Maronite Church ably led by our bishop Antoine-Charbel... Leyla, you are the convincing answer to potential believers... We, AMCN Board Members, pray to the Holy Spirit that He may continue to grant you and Danny and the family the strength and the patience to cope with this shocking tragedy. Allah yirham your three Angels. May they rest in peace with The Lord!

06.01.2022 Please note A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE With our apologies,... There was an error in the AMCN's Bank Account Details The correct details are as follows: AMCN ACC NUMBER 1222918 BSB 942207 To all those who have transferred money to support the AMCN's Fundraiser for St Charbel's Care centre (SCCC), please re-send to the above correct account number. Thank you for your generosity... May God, with the intercession of St Charbel, bless you and your families! For further info please contact the President Fahd Gittany 0412679007

06.01.2022 Today is St Anthony's Feast Day.. Have a BLESSED DAY from AMCN!

05.01.2022 Many thanks to AL-GHORBA, HERALD AND ELTELEGRAPH for publishing the AMCN'S letter of support to his beatitude Mar Beshara Boutros El Raii, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All The East...

04.01.2022 AMCN NEW BOARD MET TONIGHT TO DEVISE ITS STRATEGIC PLAN After a lengthy pause due to Corona Pandemic the AMCN Board held a successful meeting earlier on tonight. It was a good opportunity to meet up with good friends at the Chairman's residence and discuss the AMCN's activities planned for the rest of the year while enjoying the good hospitality of Diane Gittany and her delicious appetizers...... All the Board Members were in attendance except for our friend Clovis who is convalescing at home following a minor surgery....We wish him well and a speedy recovery to resume soon his active role in the AMCN.... GOD BLESS!

03.01.2022 AMCN's modest and elegant fundraising dinner raises $ 17,000 to purchase a private and special bus for Saint Charbel's Care Center (SCCC) in Sydney An unidentified couple who insisted to remain anonymous donated a car to AMCN to be raffled soon in support of SCCC. Concerto, one of the best restaurants in Sydney, last Thursday night witnessed a spectacular event: the fundraising dinner held by the Australian Maronite Community Network in support of Sai...Continue reading

01.01.2022 In the hour of darkness Mother Mary come to us...! Pray for us sinners, now and for ever! AMCN wishes all a happy and blessed day!

01.01.2022 Congratulations from AMCN to Brother Yuhanna Ghantous who was ordained Deacon earlier tonight at the blessed hands of Bishop Tarabay in a packed St Charbel's church in Sydney.. We pray that God may bless every step our beloved new deacon undertakes towards sainthood...