Archangel Michael & St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church in Mount Druitt | Eastern Orthodox church

Archangel Michael & St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church

Locality: Mount Druitt

Phone: +61 2 9677 0690

Address: 59 Methven St, Mt Druitt 2770 Mount Druitt, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.stbishoy.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Coronadiaries are back after Holy Week. Today, Abouna sees a ghost (kind of)... https://youtu.be/rWWcWKRfFnE

25.01.2022 *COVID-19 Announcement* * COVID-19* Dear Beloved due to the recent confirmed positive case in Westfield Mt Druitt, anyone that has visited the Westfield shopping centre on Saturday the 18/7/2020 and Sunday 19/7/2020 must self isolate for 14 days and monitor for any symptoms for testing before they can attend any of the services at Church. ... Regards COVID-19 Response Team COVID-19 Mount Druitt, 18/7/2020 19/7/2020 14 , . .

25.01.2022 JUST FOR KIDS! A special coronadiary for kids (or maybe to give parents a little quiet time ... shhhh). https://youtu.be/-wExiXipZqY

25.01.2022 Melinda Johnson of Ancient Faith Ministries on creating books for kids and teenagers within the Orthodox Christian tradition. PLEASE NOTE: From Monday 4 May, these Coronadiaries will no longer be published daily, as lockdown restrictions begin easing. New videos will be published each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Enjoy the outside world! https://youtu.be/fwX48TOK-Kk

25.01.2022 On Saturday, 17th October we prayed a liturgy for the HSC students. May God guide them and be with them. Remember "EXAMS ARE FUN!". We love you all. The whole congregation is praying for you.

24.01.2022 An interview with the author of "A Silent Patriarch: Pope Cyril VI"Fr Daniel Fanous. Some fascinating insights into the life and thought of this modern-day saint and wonder-worker. https://youtu.be/XjC4MKpfZdQ

24.01.2022 COVID 19 . 3/08/20 NSW (Mask). 13 Mask . . ... COVID Response Team CRT COVID See more

23.01.2022 COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT 20/7/2020 Dear beloved brothers and sisters, COVID is changing the way we live our lives. Although we were excited to see each other back to some normality, its paramount that we remain vigilant. The priority of the Church is to keep its children both spiritualy and physically safe. To address the ongoing COVID situation at a local church level , as of the 19/7/2020 the committee of our church (Archangel Michael & St Bishoy ) with the blessing of all o...ur Fathers has formed a COVID-19 Response Team that will work tirelessly to ensure that the church remains vigilant and safe. This can only be achieved with YOUR HELP. To maintain the current services we must adhere to the health guidelines and respect the authoritys recommendations. Please Practice Social distancing, sanitise your hands and DO NOT SHOW UP to church if you or your children are showing the slightest of symptoms. Self isolation every now and then will be the new norm. People of any age will be asked to respectfully return home if they present with any COVID symptoms. Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic we will be communicating via SMS and social media (WhatsApp and Facebook). We will be making daily to weekly updates to bring you the latest from the health authorities and also educational material for yourself and your family. This is a huge task, we require your help in activating these plans. Please if youd like to volunteer and help, Private message this page. Once again your health and safety is our priority. Our labour and efforts need your Prayers. Gods mercy and Love trumps all anxiousness , disease and Fear. Regards COVID-19 Response Team

23.01.2022 Message from His Eminence Anba Tadros for Nativity Feast 2021

23.01.2022 Celebrating ANZAC Day from a Coptic Orthodox perspective. https://youtu.be/lFHkyaSLwzE

22.01.2022 Make sure you are worshipping the right God... https://youtu.be/qNj2OwZ4ghg

21.01.2022 Being under lockdown is a great time to work on the art of prayer. But first, it helps to know WHY you're doing it... https://youtu.be/TYBvSpXmSYs

21.01.2022 Part I of two parts on finding the right Bible for you and learning to use it effectively. https://youtu.be/YNsSA5wQfJ8

20.01.2022 Do you want to learn about Daniel? God willing from next week we will be starting the Book of Daniel. We will be moving to the small church hall. And afterwards a game of table tennis and coffee/tea biscuits after the meeting. The Lord bless your week. See you on Tuesday at 8pm!

20.01.2022 If you've ever struggled with trying to be a good person, you might have wondered at some stage whether anyone has actually studied what makes a person be good, or be bad. Turns out someone has, and here he is. https://youtu.be/GEHEYcTHXKs

19.01.2022 The Truth is out there.... https://youtu.be/dSRiY8ygDFs

19.01.2022 The planet we live on is awfully small compared to the majestic expanse of the universe. How blessed we are to be able to look up at the sky at night and lose ourselves in the beauty of the cosmos ... and the beauty of the One who created it. https://youtu.be/SbdyW1HePXc

18.01.2022 Covid-19 Update Dear Beloved, The church has re-evaluated the conditions of entry, the wearing of masks is now highly recommended instead of mandatory. Social distancing is still a must at all services. We will continue to update you if things change. We kindly ask if you can make sure that you keep up to date with all hotspots. There was a confirmed case using buses in our area. https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates... We also kindly ask that you take the time to watch the following videos to learn the various benefits of wearing face masks. https://youtu.be/npXP5wqNzaI https://youtu.be/0Tp0zB904Mc In Christ, Covid Response Team (CRT)

17.01.2022 After two and a half months, coronadiaries are coming to an end. See you soon in person! https://youtu.be/Kkyjdvkrqv4

16.01.2022 Why are we here? What is your purpose in life? A nudge in the right direction... https://youtu.be/qOu6Fz98w6s

16.01.2022 COVID Announcement To all Parents of Children attending Sunday School, Hymns , Bible Study and Kids Liturgy whom are in Grade 6 (primary school) and below: You are required to escort your child to the CRT (COVID Response Team) check in station and check them in yourself. All children must be registered manually this weekend , and as of Next week they will be required to digitally register via HisVine for any service to be attended. ... As Parents are not allowed to gather or mingle at church during these services , please check in , leave then return and pick up your children at the exact time. All Kids will be asked to practice physical distancing where they can and will also be supervised during regular hand sanitisation. We highly encourage parents to speak to their children about Being COVID safe. And remember if your child has a cough, Fever , sore or scratchy throat, runny or blocked nose or a loss of taste or smell, please keep them at home. Lets Keep our church and community safe. #WECARE Regards CRT

16.01.2022 I don't know why, but I feel like a a nice fried egg... https://youtu.be/8l6dL8ywDFA

16.01.2022 A few ideas for your Bible reading... https://youtu.be/nLfoeZ_VwCM

14.01.2022 1 June 2020: - Feast of the Flight of the Holy Family to Egypt - 40th Anniversary of the establishment of Archangel Michael & St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church. How better to celebrate than with liturgy with a real congregation physically in the Church!... It was so beautiful to hear again, after three months, the many voices raised together in joyful prayer as one! To register to attend a liturgy, please go to HisVine.

14.01.2022 Dear Beloved Under the instructions of the Fathers and your church committee , your COVID Response Team has been working tirelessly to put in action our COVID Safety plan. As of this morning we are now officially registered as a COVID Safe place of worship. This is not simply a sticker that youll see around your church , but a commitment that we as a Team have made to safeguard your health and safety. From next week you will meet this amazing team of volunteers. These men ...and women have given up nights away from their loved ones to work and prepare the church for your return. Please thank them, respect them and above all pray for them. See you soon COVID Response Team

13.01.2022 Dear Beloved, With the recent increase in Covid cases in NSW & Government restrictions on numbers. The church has decided to revert back to online bookings to manage attendance. This will take effect as of today 23/12/2020. We thank you for your understanding during this time. Finally, if you are experiencing or showing any symptoms, we recommend you get tested and be cleared before attending. ... In Christ, Covid Response Team (CRT) Covid . His Vine . 23/12/2020. . . Covid (CRT) ( HisVine)

13.01.2022 Yes, there are actually a few fortunate people in this world who get to do this for a living! https://youtu.be/YzKI3YT2uN4

12.01.2022 #WECARE (Enjoy the Video) To Our Church Family at Malak ... Tomorrow night we resume services at our beautiful church beginning with our youth meeting. And with that we welcome all of you back with your safety in Mind. We have spent the last 2 weeks preparing and planing to ensure that we are COVID Safe. But we need your help to ensure the success of our measures. Our teams are ready to go. Hence we invite you to be Part of our WE CARE campaign. It is up to all of us to make our church and community a safe place for those that are most at risk. We ask you to please do the 3: 1. Stay at Home if you have the mildest of symptoms. 2. Wash and sanitise your hands. 3. Practice at all times physical distancing (1.5m). Please watch this space for our campaign announcements and the new protocols that have been initiated. SEE YOU SOON COVID RESPONSE TEAM (CRT) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; (Romans 12:10)

10.01.2022 Have you ever thought of reading a little bit of theology? Or maybe reading a lot? Why not do it with friends... https://youtu.be/tLBBQx03UAE

10.01.2022 Something to inspire you to discover your hidden talents... https://youtu.be/YhTQRK9Rg48

09.01.2022 To our Brothers and Sisters Please view below the COVID-19 Announcement from our Fr Antonios Regards ... COVID-19 Response team

08.01.2022 St John Chrysostom had some really beautiful things to sayabout marriageand some great practical advice. PLEASE NOTE: As lockdown slowly lifts, and people get busier out of the house, and especially as more and more people are able to come to Church physically for liturgies (and I am praying more liturgies throughout the week), I will be winding back Coronadiaries to just twice a week from next week: Tuesdays and Fridays. https://youtu.be/RqoztBulXjw

07.01.2022 COVID Announcement Dear Beloved , as of today Monday the 3/8/2020 we will be implementing NSW Healths advice in full regarding the use of Masks. All church members above the age of 13 attending all services at church must be wearing a mask during services and whilst on the grounds at church at all times. Please note that this is now a condition of entry to our church. Please watch this useful video below on how to wear a mask. ... Regards COVID Response Team (CRT) #WECARE

07.01.2022 # #. . . COVID Response Team

07.01.2022 You don't have to enjoy science fiction to get this one, but it might help a little. https://youtu.be/Zih545zNe4o

07.01.2022 Continuing the conversation with Fr Stephen Freeman on today's Coronadiary... https://youtu.be/7DL3AJXUEYM

06.01.2022 Under lockdown, we are all learning a lot about ourselves! Are you a people-person or a loner? Does it make a difference? https://youtu.be/oUbjn0Xlliw

05.01.2022 "What is truth? said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer." ~ Francis Bacon. Today's coronadiary doesn't really answer Pilate's question, but it does try to answer a few others...... https://youtu.be/dhRSFh0-kfY

05.01.2022 Things we have learned (hopefully). https://youtu.be/nKBUM2wo5RY

02.01.2022 Research suggests that we can and do change our character over time. But how does this happen? Can you do it consciously? What kinds of things work and what kinds of things don't work so well? Part II of a fascinating chat with philosopher Prof Christian Miller.... https://youtu.be/5NEImhT9MFQ

01.01.2022 Happy 18th year consecration anniversary Tasonie Erini. Archangel Michael and St Bishoy Church will forever be grateful for the service you offer the Lord along with Tasonie Mary to serve His people. God bless you and may it be a fruitful year.