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Hellenic Community of Western Australia Inc.

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9328 5141

Address: 20 Parker Street, Northbridge 6003 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://hcwa.org

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25.01.2022 Tickets are selling fast for the HCWA & St. Andrew's Fire Appeal...To secure your seats please purchase tickets ASAP.Tickets are selling fast for the HCWA & St. Andrew's Fire Appeal...To secure your seats please purchase tickets ASAP.

25.01.2022 Join St. Andrews Grammar & The Parents and Friends Association on Friday 4th September in celebration of 30 marvelous years!! St. Andrew's Grammar 30th Annive...rsary Celebrations Dear Parents & Guardians, This year, St. Andrews Grammar will be celebrating 30 years. To mark this special occasion, we will be holding a 30th Anniversary celebration for both our School and local community and unveiling a commemorative plaque. On the night, our Parents and Friends Association will also be formally thanking our School Community for their strong support and encouragement during the COVID-19 Pandemic and we would like to welcome all of our families to join us for this momentous occasion. These celebrations will take place on Friday 4 September 2020; commencing in our School Assembly Area at 6:30pm, with an address, short history of the School and formal thank you to our Community, before moving to our Palassis Courtyard from 7.15pm for cocktails & canapes. For catering purposes, please ensure you RSVP by Monday 10 August to Reception on 9376 5850 or via return email to [email protected]. Child Supervision will also be available from 6.15pm - 10.00pm in the School Gymnasium with our Parents & Friends Association organising a DISCO including fun and games with pizza and refreshments. Should you like for your child/ren to attend, please book in via the following link: https://standrewsgs.schoolzineplus.com/form/34 We look forward to your presence at this event as we celebrate this wonderful school and it's community, Yours faithfully, Craig Monaghan Principal

24.01.2022 Hellenic Community of WA & St Andrew's Grammar Fire Appeal Its time to come together, open our hearts & raise as much money as possible for the victims of the Australian bushfires. Please support this cause. Sunday 1st March 2020 - 6.00pm ... Palassis Courtyard - St Andrew's Grammar Entertainment by DJs Mihali K & Socrates Dance Group Performances + more to be announced Lamb & Chicken Souvla Dinner inc. Meze Tickets: $30 16 and under: Free 100% of ticket and raffle proceeds will go to families affected by these devastating fires Tickets are available from St. Andrew's Grammar Reception - 2 Hellenic Drive, Dianella HCWA Administration - 2A Hellenic Drive, Dianella 08 9376 5800 Tickets also available at the door of the event

23.01.2022 If youre in or around the Bunbury area be sure to go to the local parish of Saint Nicholas this weekend! United Hellenic Association of Bunbury Bishop Elpidios Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia - Archdiocesan District of Perth

23.01.2022 Important Announcement Regarding Phase 3 COVID-19 Regulations Dear friends, It is with great joy that we celebrate the announcement today by the WA Government t...hat as of Saturday 6 June, 100 people will be permitted to attend Church services. There are a number of important key points below regarding this announcement. Please read carefully and contact Fr Terry if you have any questions. Upcoming Services for Attendance by 20 Parishioners The following services will be held this week upcoming and can still only be attended by 20 parishioners. If you would like to attend one of these services, please contact Fr Terry by phone or email. Monday 1 June 8.00 - 10.30 am (Matins and Divine Liturgy) 11 Spots Left Wednesday 3 June 6.00 - 7.30 pm (English Divine Liturgy) 18 Spots Left Friday 5 June 6.00 - 7.30 pm (Vespers Service for the Saturday of Souls) - 18 Spots Left The faithful can bring along to this service the names of their family members who have passed away for commemoration as well as Kolivo (boiled wheat) as a memorial service will be conducted during this service. Saturday of Souls Saturday 6 June The original plan was to hold two services on this day. Now, due to the fact that 100 parishioners can attend this service, only ONE service will be held from 7.30 10.30 am. All parishioners who have already booked into to attend Church on this day will be given priority and a guaranteed place in the Church. Anyone else wishing to attend can simply come on the day. However, entrance into the Church will only be allowed if the 100 person quoted has not yet been reached. Those who have already put their name down and booked in for a Sunday service can of course attend at any time as their name is down on the list you dont need to be their right from the very beginning. A vespers service with 20 people will still be held on the Friday evening 5 June at 6.00 7.30 pm. There are still 18 spots left for this service. Pentecost - Sunday 7 June (Matins and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy presided over by His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyaneon) Those wishing to attend Church on a Sunday should still book in with Fr Terry in advance. This is to avoid people being turned away at the door. Those who have already been booked in for this service are already guaranteed a spot in the Church. If you have not booked to attend a Sunday service and you arrive at the Church, you will be allowed to enter as long as the 100 person quota has not been reached. Priority will of course be first given to those people who have already pre-booked. Those who have already put their name down and booked in for a Sunday service can of course attend at any time as their name is down on the list you dont need to be their right from the very beginning. Sacraments Attendance for all funerals, baptisms, weddings etc will now be 100 people within the Church as per the WA Government Phase 3 guidelines. Memorial Services Attendance preference will be given to those families wishing to conduct memorial services on a Sunday service. Families wishing to conduct a memorial service should contact Fr Terry to arrange a date and numbers. Mid-Week Services (Monday Saturday) We will not be taking bookings to attend mid-week services. There will be a Church representative at the door to the Church who will be counting and only the first 100 people to arrive will be permitted to enter the Church. Upcoming Mid-Week services for attendance by 100 people Monday 8 June 7.30 - 10.00 am (THE HOLY SPIRIT Matins and Divine Liturgy) Wednesday 10 June 6.00 7.30 pm (English Divine Liturgy and Bible Study) Thursday 11 June 8.00 10.30 am (Apostle Bartholomew Matins and Divine Liturgy) Saturday 13 June 7.30 10.00 am (Matins and Divine Liturgy) Sunday Services Those wishing to attend Church on a Sunday should still book in with Fr Terry in advance. This is to avoid people being turned away at the door. Those who have already booked for a Sunday Service are already guaranteed a place in the Church for that Sunday. If you have not booked to attend a Sunday service and you arrive at the Church, you will be allowed to enter as long as the 100 person quota has not been reached. Priority will of course be first given to those people who have already pre-booked. Those who have already put their name down and booked in for a Sunday service can of course attend at any time as their name is down on the list you dont need to be their right from the very beginning. Health, Hygiene and Social Distancing The following MUST be adhered to, as per WA Government guidelines and regulations: If you are feeling unwell for any reason, please DO NOT come to the Church If you are in a significant at risk health category, then the medical advice is still to stay at home during this period. Upon entering the Church, parishioners must sanitise their hands The Church is cleaned and sanitised after every service Parishioners must maintain social distancing of 1.5 m inside the Church (or 1 person for every 2m2) Parishioners from the same household can of course sit together. Sunday School Every week, we will continue to post a VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON on our Church Facebook page. This is a lesson designed for parents and children to go through and learn together at home. Sunday School lessons in person on a Sunday for Children of all ages will re-commence on Sunday the 14th of June. Best regards, Fr Terry Gerovasilis Parish Priest PO Box 17 Northbridge WA 6865 M: 0435 235 912 If you are responding to this email please do so at [email protected]

23.01.2022 Holy Friday Evening Service - Procession with the Epitafio - 17th April 2020

23.01.2022 Dreaming of that first holiday post COVID-19

22.01.2022 Christ is Risen

21.01.2022 Our HCWA & St. Andrew's Grammar Fire Appeal is only 2 days away. We have a huge line up of traditional dances and modern hits ready to go Tsamiko, Ikariotiko, Pentozali? We have it! and don't forget to request your favourite song.... Don't miss out on the last tickets, send us a message now.

18.01.2022 Hellenic Community of WA & St Andrew's Grammar Fire Appeal Sunday 1st March 2020 - 6.00pm Palassis Courtyard - St Andrew's Grammar Entertainment by DJs Mihali K & Socrates... Dance Group Performances + more to be announced Lamb & Chicken Souvla Dinner inc. Meze Click event for more info

18.01.2022 St. Andrew's Grammar P&F Quiz Night Fundraiser Friday 6th November. Book your table and join in the fun!!

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16.01.2022 Blessed Palm Sunday to all

16.01.2022 Another successful event for a great cause. On Sunday 1st March the Hellenic Community and St. Andrews Grammar came together to host a Fire Appeal raising money for the devastating effects of the bushfires in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

16.01.2022 Calling all Greeks and philhelenes please show your support and sign the petition! Return the marbles https://www.facebook.com/1696265500641734/posts/2846215878980018/?d=n

15.01.2022 Christmas Eve English Hierarchical Vespers Service for all the faithful. This service will be presided over by His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyaneon.

13.01.2022 St. Andrew's Grammar, WAs very own Dianella Spartans soccer club. Sponsored by the P&F Association

12.01.2022 4th Sunday Of Lent - ST JOHN CLIMACUS at Saints Constantine and Helene Church WA

11.01.2022 2500 years ago on this day, August 20, 480 BC, the Battle of Thermopylae commenced as King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan men said "Molon Labe" and fought to thei...r deaths against 1 million Persians, protecting the foundations of Greek civilization in one of the most famous battles in history that shaped our world! See more on GreekGateway.com See more

11.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the Hellenic Community of WA

11.01.2022 If youre in Perth and not heading down to Bunbury for this sundays service make sure to get down to Loftus Recreation Centre to support Floreat Athena power chair team! You will not be disappointed by the talent and effort of this great team!

10.01.2022 Saints Constantine and Helene Church 4th Salutations to the Theotokos Live Stream

10.01.2022 Keep your kids active and support our local Greek soccer club!

10.01.2022 Easter 2020 Vespers Of Love - 19th April 2020

10.01.2022 Photos from the commemoration of the Pontian Genocide wreath laying ceremony at the St. Andrews Grammar Amphitheater.

10.01.2022 Term 3 Disco Fever Saturday 5th September The Centre For Hellenic Studies Parents and Friends (P&F) hosted a fun student DISCO at Mega Alexandros. It was a great turn out as always. Students danced their hearts out, played loads of games and won many prizes throughout the night. A big thank you to Tom Topalis from Mega Alexandros, Perth Party Booths & Mobydisc DJs Click below to download images from the P&F student disco PHOTO BOOTH ... https://perthpartybooths.pixieset.com/pandfdiscoparty/ Password: PNFDISCOPPB2020 See more

10.01.2022 ‘Giving a Smile to a Child’ The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Archdiocesan District of Perth, is organising, through the Holy Monastery of St John, a fundraiser for the purpose of providing monetary assistance to children in need this Christmas. Similar to last year’s fundraiser, all cash donations will be given to the Refugee Clinic of the Perth Children’s Hospital. The Clinic will purchase certain essential items according to the hospital's requirements and distr...ibute to the disadvantaged children in hospital that they care for. These children often arrive in Perth with no possessions, clothes or shoes and in a very poor psychological condition. Please show your generosity to assist these children in need. Cash donations will benefit the Refugee Clinic of the Perth Children’s Hospital. If you would like to contribute to this important cause this Christmas, then please contact Foteini Kakulas on 0433 528 943 or at [email protected].

10.01.2022 Coming up THIS WEEKEND

10.01.2022 Axios! United Hellenic Association of Bunbury Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia - Archdiocesan District of Perth

10.01.2022 St. Andrew's Grammar, WA’s very own Dianella Spartans soccer club. Sponsored by the P&F Association

09.01.2022 Wishing a Happy Valentines Day to all

08.01.2022 nday 13th December 2020 Join in on the festivities for a bi-lingual Christmas Carol celebration, hosted by the various parishes and monastery within our Archdiocesan District of Perth. This event will be held on the grounds of St Nektarios Parish, 22 Dianella Drive, Dianella. We look forward to having you in attendance to celebrate our Lord's nativity. Come and join the festivities. All ages welcome! *Please bring a plate of Lenten food to share. A coffee van will be available with tea, coffee, juice boxes and soft drinks for purchase.

08.01.2022 Dear Members and Parishioners. On behalf of your Hellenic Community Committee, we wish you best wishes for a safe and Holy Pascha. While we cannot be together for our customary Holy Friday Crucifixion Procession from our Church and Resurrection Service in Russell Square we hope our live streaming of these will provide some spiritual comfort for you all. Those wishing to give an offering to our Church of Sts Constantine and Helene can do so below:... At hcwa.org/en/offerings Please type 'Church' in the notes field. Or via EFTPOS BSB 302-162 Account:0400298 Name: St Constantine Pangari Your offering will go a long way in supporting our church in these extraordinary times Management Committee Hellenic Community of WA Easter 2020

07.01.2022 Feast Day of Sts Consantine and Helene - Matins and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Presided over by His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyaneon - 21 May 2020

05.01.2022 Live Stream: : HOLY PASCHA: Resurrection Service and Easter Divine Liturgy presided by His Grace Bishop Elpidios at the Cathedral of the Sts Constantine and Helene Parker St Northbridge, Perth Western Australia.... : . , Northbridge .

04.01.2022 Join St. Andrew’s Grammar & The Parents and Friends Association on Friday 4th September in celebration of 30 marvelous years!! St. Andrew's Grammar 30th Annive...rsary Celebrations Dear Parents & Guardians, This year, St. Andrew’s Grammar will be celebrating 30 years. To mark this special occasion, we will be holding a 30th Anniversary celebration for both our School and local community and unveiling a commemorative plaque. On the night, our Parents and Friends Association will also be formally thanking our School Community for their strong support and encouragement during the COVID-19 Pandemic and we would like to welcome all of our families to join us for this momentous occasion. These celebrations will take place on Friday 4 September 2020; commencing in our School Assembly Area at 6:30pm, with an address, short history of the School and formal thank you to our Community, before moving to our Palassis Courtyard from 7.15pm for cocktails & canapes. For catering purposes, please ensure you RSVP by Monday 10 August to Reception on 9376 5850 or via return email to [email protected]. Child Supervision will also be available from 6.15pm - 10.00pm in the School Gymnasium with our Parents & Friends Association organising a DISCO including fun and games with pizza and refreshments. Should you like for your child/ren to attend, please book in via the following link: https://standrewsgs.schoolzineplus.com/form/34 We look forward to your presence at this event as we celebrate this wonderful school and it's community, Yours faithfully, Craig Monaghan Principal

03.01.2022 The Hellenic Community of Western Australia supports Gary Mitchell in his candidacy for Councillor, City of Perth. Good luck to Gary, respected former President and long-standing Hellenic Community member.

02.01.2022 The Consulate of Greece in Perth organised a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Kings Park State War Memorial on Sunday 25 October to commemorate the National Day of 28 ...October 1940, the "OXI" Day. The Wreath Laying was preceded by a Doxology at the Church of Sts Constantine and Helene's. The Ceremony opened with a blessing by the Reverend Fathers, presided by His Grace Bishop Elpidios Kyaneon, followed by performances by the students of St Andrews Grammar and the Immaculate Heart College. Australian and Greek dignitaries paid their tribute by laying their wreaths and the ceremony was concluded with short speeches by the Consul of Greece in Perth , Ms Georgia Karasiotou, Mr Simon Millman MLA, Representing the Premier of WA and Mr Peter Katsambanis MLA, representing the Leader of the Opposition. It is especially during challenging times, like the one humanity is going through at the moment, that we become more appreciative of acts of selflessness, sacrifice and heroism. We are grateful of the struggles of our forefathers in defending the values of freedom, democracy and human dignity. Thank you to all our Australian and Greek friends for attending this auspicious event and honouring our National Day! , 25 , . .. . , . , , . Simon Millman . . , , , . ! Embassy of Greece in Australia Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs | General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia - Archdiocesan District of Perth Hellenic Community of Western Australia Inc. Evangelismos, West Perth - Greek Orthodox Community of WA Inc Cypriot Community of WA St. Andrew's Grammar, WA Simon Millman MLA Peter Katsambanis - Liberal Member for Hillarys Margaret Quirk MLA Basil Zempilas - Lord Mayor of Perth RSLWA ERT Australia and S/E Asia NEOS KOSMOS The Greek Herald Greek City Times

01.01.2022 Basil Zemplas family and community values. The Hellenic Community supports Basil Zempilas for Lord Mayor of Perth. Good luck to Basil, a long-standing community member.

01.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE REOPENING OF CHURCHES IN WA Dear friends, Please read the attached message from His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyaneon (Archi...episcopal Vicar of Perth). As of Monday the 18th of May, we will be conducting services with 20 parishioners in the Church (this excludes the clergy, chanters and helpers). We are adding a number of additional services at the Church of Sts Constantine and Helene to allow more opportunity for the faithful to attend Church. Please contact ONLY Fr Terry via phone or email to nominate THREE (3) preferences for services that you or a family member would like to attend. I will then respond to you and confirm attendance at ONE (1) of these three services, depending on the spots available. As of the time of sending this email, I will work on a "first in, first preference" basis. Available services for the upcoming week are: Monday 18 May 8.00 - 11.30 am (Matins and Divine Liturgy) Tuesday 19 May 6.00 - 7.30 pm (English Divine Liturgy) Wednesday 20 May 6.00 - 7.30 pm (Great Vespers for the Feast of Sts Constantine and Helene presided over by His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyaneon) Thursday 21 May 7.00 - 11.00 am (Matins and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy presided over by His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyaneon) Thursday 21 May 11.30 am - 1.00 pm (Divine Liturgy) Note that we are having a second Divine Liturgy performed on this day to allow more of the faithful to come to the Church and take Holy Communion. The first group of 20 will leave, and then second group of 20 will come into the Church for the second Divine Liturgy Saturday 23 May 7.00 - 9.00 am (Matins and Divine Liturgy) Saturday 23 May 4.00 - 5.30 pm (English Divine Liturgy) Sunday 24 May 7.30 - 10.30 am (Matins and Divine Liturgy) Sunday 24 May 11.00 - 12.30 pm (Divine Liturgy) Note that we are having a second Divine Liturgy performed on this day to allow more of the faithful to come to the Church and take Holy Communion. The first group of 20 will leave, and then second group of 20 will come into the Church for the second Divine Liturgy Please do not expect to attend one of the services without having prearranged it with Fr Terry. Additionally, please note the following hygienic and social distancing guidelines: - The Church will be cleaned and sanitised before every service. - The faithful must observe the 4-square-metre rule inside the Church - The faithful are requested to please sanitise their hands as they enter the Church (sanitiser will be made available). We all know that it is very difficult to have to operate on a roster system for Church attendance. We ask for your patience, kindness and love as we seek to operate in a manner in accordance with WA Government regulations. I pray everyday for every single parishioner of Sts Constantine and Helene. I am co-suffering through these very difficult times with you all and feel near to you in spirit. Please be patient as we work through this roster system and I look forward to being together with you all soon. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (St Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:6) Humbly yours in the Risen Lord _____________________________________ Fr Terry Gerovasilis Parish Priest PO Box 17 Northbridge WA 6865 M: 0435 235 912 [email protected]