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Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah

Locality: Kogarah, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9587 5945

Address: 16-20 Belgrave St 2217 Kogarah, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Come join us tonight at 7pm for the fourth talk of our new Fellowship! We will learn more about our All Holy Lady and Theotokos and her journey to the manger during this Nativity fast!

24.01.2022 A message from our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, regarding the 80th Anniversary of Day

24.01.2022 Dear Friends, On Saturday 24 October, our parish was very honoured to have the Very Reverend Father Kyriakos, the Very Reverend Father Christophoros, and Father Irenaeus make their donations to help launch the Blooddrive of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia! Thank you very much, Fathers ... If you are able, please join this blessed initiative by visiting the following challenge page. Here, you may register and book to donate: https://my.donateblood.com.au//cha/details/challenge_id/49 Please remember to register your donation to your local parish (in our case, 'Greek Orthodox Parish of Kogarah'). The Blooddrive will run until Tuesday 15 December 2020. If you would like to share a photo whilst making your donation, please remember to hashtag: #goaablooddrive2020 We look forward to seeing the Greek Orthodox community come together for this incredibly important cause! In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah

24.01.2022 Tonight! An exciting talk not to be missed!

23.01.2022 *** UPDATES REGARDING OUR LITURGICAL SERVICES / ENTRY INTO THE CHURCH *** Dear Friends, Please note that we are holding two services for the Feast of the Dormition of Our Holy Lady, the Theotokos, this Saturday. The times are as follows:... 1) Matins and Divine Liturgy 7:00-9:30am 2) Divine Liturgy 10-11am Quick entry will be granted for lighting candles after each service. In relation to the following Sundays, time will be made available for lighting candles at 11:30am. Please note that there is strictly no swapping in relation to reservations. In accordance with the COVID-19 safety measures, you must provide the full details of each person hoping to attend when booking. As a general rule to cater for as many of the faithful as possible in compliance with the COVID-19 safety measures we kindly advise that each parishioner has one regular turn per month to attend the Divine Liturgy. You are, however, welcome to RSVP for a 2nd service provided that there are spaces available. Please contact the parish 1-2 days beforehand (9587 5945 / [email protected]). Please consider the well-being of your fellow parishioners and do not enter the church if you have cold or flu-like symptoms. Thank you for your patience during these difficult times. It is incumbent on each of us to consider the safety of our many brothers and sisters in Christ. With our full affection in Christ, The Parish and Community of the Resurrection of Our Lord, Kogarah

23.01.2022 A wonderful event on a timely topic hosted by the Fellowship of Orthodox Christian University Students, UNSW, and featuring our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, in addition to other distinguished guests. Please remember to register while places are still available!

22.01.2022 A moving reflection on the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos, by Dr Andrew Mellas (Senior Lecturer in Church History and Liturgical Studies at St Andrews Greek Orthodox Theological College). We thank the wonderful Parish of St Catherine, Mascot NSW, for requesting and sharing this video.

22.01.2022 The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah is excited to announce its ultimate bowling fundraiser for the St Elesa Food Initiative! Come join us at Zone Bowling Southgate (Sylvania) on Sunday 21 February. Limited spaces are available so RSVP fast using the link below! https://www.trybooking.com/BNUQX... We look forward to seeing you then!

22.01.2022 An important message from our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, regarding the Turkish governments callous decision to convert the Holy Monastery of Chora into a mosque:

22.01.2022 The ladies of our parish were once again hard at work earlier in the week, this time promoting the recently established St Elesa Food Initiative. To be more precise, to announce the Initiative to the wider public, Mary Stathos, Androulla Condoleon, Eirini Savvas, and Nektaria Tsoukarellis visited 2MM Radio Station (1665 AM Sydney), which has been keeping the general Greek-Australian community of Sydney and Wollongong informed on important issues for several decades. They also... visited a beloved shepherd of the wider Greek Orthodox community and of the poor especially, namely, the Very Rev. Father Nektarios Zorbalas of the Parish of Sts Constantine and Helen, Newtown, who graciously affirmed that he would help spread the word. This was in addition to the much-respected Greek Welfare Centre located in Newtown, and the similarly admired local organisation, Kogarah Community Services. We sincerely thank the respective hosts on these occasions and look forward to experiencing the growth of the St Elesa Food Initiative through their support. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in the Initiative. By the grace of God there are, in fact, too many contributors to list here.

22.01.2022 Dear Friends, Please note that we are completely booked for the Great Vespers and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy scheduled for the 23rd and 24th of September in honour of our glorious patron, Our Holy Lady of Myrtles. Thank you for your interest in joining us for this sacred feast. We warmly invite you to RSVP for our other services. Please see the programme below.... In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

21.01.2022 Dear Friends, On Sunday 16 August, our parish priest, the Very Rev. Father Kyriakos, had the honour of visiting the Holy Monastery of St George, Yellow Rock where he formerly served as Abbot in the company of our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, and His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa. Our hierarchs and parish priest were warmly greeted by the newly appointed Abbot, the Very Rev. Father Ieronymos. His Eminence presided over the Divine Liturg...y, which was attended by other clergy, including the Rev. Father Athanasios Giatsios from the Parish of St Catherine, Mascot NSW, and members of the faithful. To learn more about this sacred and treasured place, which is once more open to the faithful, visit: https://www.stgeorgeyellowrock.org/ Photos courtesy of Father Athanasios

21.01.2022 The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah is excited to announce the release of its inaugural newsletter (in Greek and English). We will report on our events and keep the flock informed of our upcoming initiatives through this quarterly publication. The first issue features many important updates regarding our liturgical services, pastoral work, renovations, and outreach. We sincerely thank our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, for his m...oving message in support of the publication. English version: http://www.kogarahgreekorthodox.org.au//September-Parish-N Greek version: http://www.kogarahgreekorthodox.org.au//September-Parish-N

21.01.2022 Dear Friends, You may now RSVP online for the fourteenth installment in the 'Nepsis' ('Watchfulness'/'Vigilance') homiletical series by His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa, beloved Vicar General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Please note that registrations for the series are being processed through 'Eventbrite' by the Central Youth Committee of NSW:... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vigilance-a-talk-by-bishop- The talk will be taking place in the hall adjacent our church this Friday at 7pm. We look forward to seeing you then. In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

21.01.2022 Yesterday evening, our parish had the honour and blessing of welcoming His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa (Vicar-General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia), who delivered the tenth instalment in the Nepsis homiletical series hosted by the Central Youth Committee of New South Wales. To be more precise, His Grace continued his exploration of Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetras celebrated book (On Vigilance) in the adjacent hall. His Grace beg...Continue reading

21.01.2022 We express our wholehearted thanks to the Very Rev. Father Athanasios Giatsios and the wonderful Parish of St Catherine, Mascot, for arranging to assist our St Elesa Food Initiative via their annual collection drive!

21.01.2022 We express our wholehearted thanks to our good friend, Dr Andrew Mellas, and the wonderful Parish of St Catherine, Mascot, for this wonderful video on the feast of Lazarus Saturday, which we just celebrated!

20.01.2022 A wonderful message from our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, to the Year 12 students of our Church!

20.01.2022 His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australias appeal to us to raise our voices in support of religious freedom!

20.01.2022 *** LITURGICAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS *** Dear Friends, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah is excited to announce that His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyaneon will be presiding over the Divine Liturgy this Sunday.... Furthermore, the recently ordained Father Asterios Zouriakas will be joining us for the Liturgy tomorrow morning (7:30-9:30am). Lastly, Vespers will be recommencing this Saturday at 6pm. Please note that, as part of its COVID-19 safety plan, the Parish now has a QR code for checking into the church. The faithful are therefore encouraged to download and install the Service NSW app for checking in onto their phones. Bookings are still required; thank you for your patience and understanding. In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah

19.01.2022 Dear Friends, Please find below our Liturgical Programme for the month of October (Greek and English). Please note that we have a Holy Unction serviced scheduled for Wednesday the 7th at 5pm. In conformance with the COVID-19 safety measures, bookings are essential. In Christ,... The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah See more

18.01.2022 A wonderful event by the Central Youth Committee of NSW and St Catherine's Youth Fellowship, Mascot, that will contribute to our St Elesa Food Initiative! Information on how to register featured in the link below!

18.01.2022 The 2020 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Blood Drive is commencing soon from 24 October 15 December. The drive is a great way for the Greek Orthodox community to come together to save lives. 1 Donation can help save 3 Lives #goaablooddrive2020 Visit our challenge page: https://my.donateblood.com.au//cha/details/challenge_id/49 Getting involved is easy: visit our challenge page above, and follow steps to register yourself online, join your Parish team and book an appointment to donate at your location donor centre.

18.01.2022 Dear Friends, You may now RSVP online for the ninth installment in the Nepsis (Watchfulness/Vigilance) homiletical series by His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa, beloved Vicar General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Please note that registrations for the series will henceforth be processed through Eventbrite by the Central Youth Committee of NSW: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vigilance-a-talk-by-bishop-... The talk will be taking place in the hall adjacent our church on Friday 21 August at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you then. In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

17.01.2022 A wonderful summary of the life and legacy of one of the greatest defenders of the icons, St Theodora the Empress!

17.01.2022 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 NKJV. Come join us at Fellowship tomorrow evening (7pm) for a discussion on this crucial passage from the New Testament led by Mr Arthur Tzortzis. A very fitting topic given the current Nativity season! We look forward to seeing you then!

17.01.2022 Dear Friends, Our Philoptohos is excited to announce a blessed new initiative, that is, a Christmas Toy Drive for children beginning this Sunday! We look forward to your participation. Please feel free to share the flyer with your loved ones!... In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

17.01.2022 Dear Friends, We recently discovered that a few people were not receiving our replies in their email client programmes (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, and iCloud). If ever you encounter a delay in our response, we kindly ask that you please remember to check your Junk/Spam folders.... In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

17.01.2022 The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Blood Drive begins tomorrow! Please register online and book in at a donor centre, be sure to register your donation to GREEK ORTHODOX PARISH OF KOGARAH 1 donation can save up to 3 Lives... We are honored to see the Orthodox Community coming together to give the gift of life. Visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Blood Drive challenge page here https://my.donateblood.com.au//cha/details/challenge_id/49 #goaablooddrive2020

16.01.2022 Dear Friends, You may now RSVP online for the tenth installment in the Nepsis (Watchfulness/Vigilance) homiletical series by His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa, beloved Vicar General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Please note that registrations for the series are being processed through Eventbrite by the Central Youth Committee of NSW: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vigilance-a-talk-by-bishop-... The talk will be taking place in the hall adjacent our church on Friday 4 September at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you then. In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

16.01.2022 2 days to go! We look forward to starting our Saint Elesa Food Initiative this Monday, and coming together as a community to help our neighbours. Serving will be from 5pm-6pm. Wishing you all a safe and blessed long weekend.

16.01.2022 Dear Friends, Father Kyriakos will be recommencing the Holy Sacrament of Confession this week. The sacrament will continue to take place every Thursday-Saturday, 11am-5pm. ... In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah

15.01.2022 Please check out (and of course hit that like button) the newest initiative of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia : The St Ypomoni Family and Friends Mission aiming to serve adults over 30 and families.

15.01.2022 A highly informative discussion featuring His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa (Vicar-General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia) regarding how can learn more about our faith when we are not able to pursue formal theological education. Very relevant to our youth!

14.01.2022 A wonderful introduction to the renowned emperor and theologian, St Justinian the Great!

14.01.2022 On Thursday 12 November, Mr Constantine Papas (Electrical Engineer and graduate of the University of Sydney) gave a masterful presentation for the newly established Our Lady of Myrtles Fellowship. In his talk, titled ‘Discovering God on the Way to the Moon,’ Constantine shared his passion for the ‘Golden Age’ of space of exploration whilst highlighting its motivations and development, at the same time appealing to the Scriptures and wider Orthodox tradition as concerns time, ...space, and the beauty of creation. In short, he movingly underscored the Christian (and not simply political) convictions of the initiators and participants of the first American space missions, as demonstrated, for instance, by their reading of Genesis from the moon on a certain Christmas day. Constantine also discussed the essential role of St Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia and his spiritual son, Professor Antonis Kontaratos, in the rescue of the Apollo 13 crew. We thank him for emphasising the wonders that can be accomplished when scientific expertise and faith in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, are brought together for the progress of all humanity.

14.01.2022 A wonderful new initiative from our beloved Archdiocese featuring our very own head chanter and reader, Mr Basilios Psilacos. See the flyer and original post for more details!

14.01.2022 Another photo from the St Catherine's collection on Saturday featuring our parish priest, the Very Rev. Father Kyriakos, and a blessed donor!

14.01.2022 Dear Friends, With much joy, we share here a few photos of the new iconography being painted by a beloved member of the wider Orthodox community, Mr Petar Stefanovic, at our church, and of the materials being installed in the new chapels. More photos and details are coming soon! In Christ,... The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection See more

14.01.2022 Tonight at 6:30pm! There are still a few places available. Please remember to register if you hope to attend. We look forward to seeing you then!

14.01.2022 Dear Friends, Please remember to register for tonight's talk at our church on St Nectarios of Aegina by renowned speaker, Dr Andrew Mellas (Senior Lecturer in Church History and Liturgical Studies, SAGOTC). The talk has been organised by the wonderful Parish of St Nectarios, Burwood, as part of a series on their glorious patron. For more information, see the following event page.... In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

13.01.2022 Tonight we begin! Soon our dedicated team will start to cook and prepare everything from scratch, package the fresh meals, and deliver to the park to serve to anyone and everyone who comes by between 5pm-6pm. See you there! You will find us under the ‘Saint Elesa Food Initiative’ banner

12.01.2022 https://www.sbs.com.au//saint-elesa-food-initiative-the-pa

12.01.2022 Just one more day until our new Fellowship's second ever talk, titled 'Discovering God on the Way to the Moon'! We look forward to seeing you then!

11.01.2022 Dear Friends, We kindly wish to inform you that, starting this Sunday and for the next 4 weeks, our parish will be collecting non-perishable food items for the needy immediately after the Sunday services. We are seeking the following packaged items specifically: penne pasta, pasta sauce, white rice, and bottled water.... We would greatly appreciate your assistance in this endeavour, provided that you are willing and able. Thanking you in advance for your kindness and generosity, in Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah

10.01.2022 A wonderful message from our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, regarding International Youth Day and, more specifically, the young people of our Church!

10.01.2022 We kindly wish to thank Kosmos Greek Australian Newspaper for graciously publishing Chris Baghos reflection on the Bearing Witness to Christ homiletical series. Chris summary of the event which featured contributions from His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa, in addition to reverend clergy and faculty from St Andrews Greek Orthodox Theological College may be read via the following link.

09.01.2022 Dear Friends, There are two events of interest to our youth this evening (ages 15-30), both of which are scheduled for 7:30pm. Please see the following flyers from St Nicholas Marrickville Youth and St George Fellowship (Young Adults), Rose Bay.... https://www.facebook.com//a.42649028441/1101768243558410/ https://www.facebook.com//a.145552506047/675157146420197/ In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

09.01.2022 Dear Friends, In just 2 days, Mr Arthur Tzortzis will be giving the fifth talk for our new Fellowship! Come join us on Thursday at 7pm for an exciting discussion on 'The Gift of Giving - John 3:16.'... We look forward to seeing you then!

09.01.2022 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With the encouragement of our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, please take a moment to complete this survey, that we may urge Parliament to protect our religious freedom. Instructions are featured in the original post.... Sincerely yours, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

09.01.2022 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Tomorrow is the glorious feast of the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross. Todays epistle and Gospel readings prepare us for this sacred occasion. With the blessing of Fathers Kyriakos and Dimitrios, we share here the wonderful Greek and English sermons from this mornings Divine Liturgy, generously delivered by Dr Mario Baghos (Lecturer in Patristic Theology and Church History, St Andrews Greek Orthodox Theological College)...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, presided over the Divine Liturgy last Saturday for the feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, accompanied by reverend clergy from different parishes in Sydney. Here is a video of our shepherd in Christ leading the raffle ticket draw held after the holy service. We thank His Eminence and the Reverend Fathers for their loving support of our parish.

09.01.2022 Preparations for Palm Sunday luncheon...

08.01.2022 Announcement from the Archdiocesan Council of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia

08.01.2022 We are honored to see the Orthodox Community coming together to give the gift of life. Please register online and book in at a donor centre, be sure to register your donation to GREEK ORTHODOX PARISH OF KOGARAH 1 donation can save up to 3 Lives... Visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Blood Drive challenge page here https://my.donateblood.com.au//cha/details/challenge_id/49 #goaablooddrive2020

08.01.2022 Dear Friends, You may now RSVP online for the eleventh installment in the Nepsis (Watchfulness/Vigilance) homiletical series by His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa, beloved Vicar General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Please note that registrations for the series are being processed through Eventbrite by the Central Youth Committee of NSW: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vigilance-a-talk-by-bishop-... The talk will be taking place in the hall adjacent our church on Friday 18 September at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you then. In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

08.01.2022 In loving memory of Marouli (Mary) Adamandidis. The funeral service will be held at The Resurrection of Christ our Lady of the Myrtles & St Elesa Greek Orthodox... Church, 16-20 Belgrave St, Kogarah on Friday 23rd October at 10.30am. Following the service, the committal will take place at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, 12 Military Rd, Matraville. In lieu of flowers, donations will be collected at the church for Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA).

08.01.2022 Dear Friends, The St Ypomoni Family and Friends Ministry is hosting an event for the parents of HSC students via Zoom today at 7:30pm. Details are as follows.

08.01.2022 Our Parish Priest, Father Kyriakos Michael, had the blessing of attending this event!

06.01.2022 If you love us on Facebook now is your chance to love us even more. Please follow us on Instagram as @kogarahgreekorthodoxchurchIf you love us on Facebook now is your chance to love us even more. Please follow us on Instagram as @kogarahgreekorthodoxchurch

06.01.2022 Dear Friends, We kindly wish to inform you that Father Kyriakos will be unavailable for Confession this week. Father Kyriakos will once again be available for the sacrament from Thursday 29 October.... Thank you very much for your understanding. In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

06.01.2022 Dear Friends, Please note that bookings are now essential for participation in the liturgical services. Furthermore, according to the most recent COVID-19 restrictions for NSW, the maximum capacity of our church is 100 people. ... Masks must also be worn as a condition of entry. To register for a service, please contact the Parish Office: (02) 9587 5945 / [email protected] We look forward to the day when the pandemic will cease, and such restrictions will no longer be necessary. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

05.01.2022 By the grace of God, our first day of distribution was a great success! The volunteers of the Saint Elesa Food Initiative worked hard to make it happen and run smoothly. On this occasion, we were also generously assisted by the Very Rev. Father Prochoros Anastasiadis and the ladies from the wonderful Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Sts Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene (Liverpool, NSW), to whom express our deepest gratitude. We welcomed and served all who came, meeting many from different backgrounds and cultures of the community. We look forward to continuing weekly at the same place, same time. Following the programme, all leftovers were donated to Foster House in Surry Hills, and given out to those in need in the Sydney CBD. A big thank you to all who have participated, donated, and supported so far!

05.01.2022 Dear Friends, We kindly wish to announce the latest exciting addition to our church, namely, the new carpet being laid! Those who are willing and able to contribute to this initiative are warmly invited to contact the Philoptohos ([email protected]).... In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah

04.01.2022 A message from our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, regarding today, World Mental Health Day.

04.01.2022 Yesterday evening, as our parish was holding a moving all-night vigil in honour of the Holy Martyr Agathonikos, His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa (Vicar-General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia) kindly made time to deliver the ninth instalment in the Nepsis homiletical series hosted by the Central Youth Committee of New South Wales. More precisely, in the hall next door, His Grace continued his exploration of Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetras celebrated book... (On Vigilance). His Grace began by taking questions from the audience, reiterating Elder Aimilianos teaching that continued watchfulness in relation to the mind eventually becomes a habit, allowing us to discern and master our thoughts. Our beloved Bishop affirmed that this process leads to an interiorly peaceful and prayerful state through which we may arrive at union with our Lord Jesus Christ. Moreover, our Vicar-General asserted that negative thoughts may stem from a wide range of factors, including selfishness, forgetfulness, ignorance, and the demonic realm; in fact, even biological issues such as fatigue, hunger and hormones can adversely affect the soul. Hence the need for patience and understanding, both with respect to ourselves and our fellow human beings. On a related note, drawing on Elder Aimilianos incredible book, His Grace clarified that the virtue of humility requires sacrifice and condescension in the positive sense. For instance, the more spiritually mature spouse in a relationship must meet the needs of the other to raise them to Christ. Returning to the topic of vigilance, His Grace restated the gracious Elders conviction that we deny conversation with our thoughts by reciting the anchor for spiritual vigilance namely, the Jesus Prayer insofar as there is no such thing as a blank mind. Moreover, our Bishop affirmed that we need to recognise our physical and psychological limitations as concerns practical asceticism and contemplation; we must give to our God as much as we can manage, remaining honest with Him in an earnest relationship. Otherwise, we may become narcissistic in attempting to move beyond our limits, thus succumbing to temptation. The audio of the talk will be uploaded to the website of the CYC in due course (visit https://www.cycnsw.org.au/nepsis-series). We thank His Grace Bishop Emilianos for his wonderful spiritual exploration and look forward to the next instalment. This is scheduled to take place on Friday 4 September at 6:30pm. The CYCs registration link shall be posted soon.

04.01.2022 Our dear Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, wisely identifies secularism as a spiritual disease, lovingly warning against its harmful effect on peoples perception of the Church.

04.01.2022 Dear friends, The fourth talk of the new Our Lady of Myrtles Fellowship is just 2 days away! Come join us for an exciting presentation by Mr Asterios Zouriakas on our All Holy Lady and Theotokos' journey to the manger.... We look forward to seeing you on Thursday at 7pm!

04.01.2022 A wonderful reflection by Dr Andrew Mellas (Senior Lecturer in Church History and Liturgical Studies, St Andrew's Theological College) on what happens when we sing the hymns of our Church.

04.01.2022 Dear Friends, We are continuing to receive very kind enquiries regarding the offering of donations to the recently established St Elesa Food Initiative. For those who are willing and able to contribute, donations can be made electronically to the following account:... Account Name: Ladies Auxiliary / Philoptohos of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Resurrection BSB: 942 203 Account Number: 1672526 Please email the parish a copy of the remittance together with your details (title, full name, address, and contact number) and a receipt will be forwarded to you. The relevant email address is: [email protected] Please note that cheques should be written out to: Ladies Auxiliary / Philoptohos (St Elesa Food Initiative) And sent to: Philoptohos Society of Kogarah P.O. Box 570 Kogarah NSW 1485 With kind regards and sincere thanks in Christ for your generosity, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection, Kogarah

04.01.2022 Our Philoptohos was again hard at work this morning, continuing with their preparations for the feast of the Dormition. They have done a magnificent job in adorning the Epitaphios of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos, with flowers, as well as the icon of Her Dormition.

03.01.2022 Dear Friends, There are still places available for His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloas talk this Friday. Please remember to register if you hope to attend. The talk, which is hosted by the CYC NSW, is for adults of all ages. ... His Graces talks on Nepsis (i.e. spiritual watchfulness) constitute a wonderful opportunity for us to learn how to control our thoughts that we may come closer to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection

02.01.2022 "When you gave birth you kept your virginity, when you fell asleep you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. You passed into life, you who are the mother of life, who through your intercessions redeem our souls from death." to all from the Parish of the Resurrection, and especially to those who celebrate their name-day! For more on our Churchs veneration of the beloved Mother of God, see the article titled Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mar...y by Dr Mario Baghos on the website of the Holy Monastery of St George, Yellow Rock: https://www.stgeorgeyellowrock.org/articles

02.01.2022 The 2020 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Blood Drive is commencing soon from 24 October 15 December. Visit our challenge page https://my.donateblood.com.au//cha/details/challenge_id/49 To ensure your blood donations count towards your Parish Team’s tally, you need to Step 1: ... Create an online donor account and join the team. If you don’t already have one, register an individual account or log in at donateblood.com.au Simply click the person icon on the top right of the homepage. You don’t need to have donated yet to do this. Step 2: Once you're logged in, go to the My details menu at the top and click Manage details. Step 3: Click Update my preferences. Step 4: Next to the ‘Lifeblood Team’ heading, start typing your team’s name (your Parish name) into the box. When your team appears in the supplied options, click on it and press Submit. Step 5: At the bottom of the page, click Save updates. Step 6: Book an appointment at any donation centre and make your donation, or contact your local parish team champion if you require assistance to arrange a booking.

02.01.2022 A wonderful video on the life and legacy of St Dionysios of Zakynthos, whose translation we commemorated on Monday 24 August, by Mrs Panagiota Papadopoulos. We thank the Parish of St Catherine, Mascot NSW, for requesting and sharing this video.

02.01.2022 Two snapshots from the past week: the altar of the church during the all-night vigil dedicated to the Holy Martyr Agathonikos, and a few ladies of the Philoptochos at work in the office.

02.01.2022 Yesterday evening, the ladies of the Philoptochos and friends of the parish did a wonderful job preparing our church for the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross!

01.01.2022 A powerful reflection by Dr Mario Baghos (Lecturer in Patristic Theology and Church History at St Andrew's Theological College) on today's Epistle and Gospel readings, in addition to the life and times of the 'Father of the Fathers,' St Gregory of Nyssa, whose feast we celebrate today. Shared by the wonderful Parish of St Catherine, Mascot.

01.01.2022 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today is the feast of Australia’s glorious patron, Our Holy Lady Panagia of Yellow Rock. We extend our warmest regards and best wishes to the home of the Mother of God’s sacred icon, the Holy Monastery of St George (https://www.stgeorgeyellowrock.org/). With the blessing of Father Kyriakos, we take this opportunity to share the Greek and English sermons from today’s Divine Liturgy, delivered by Mr Chris Baghos (graduate of St Andrew’s Gree...Continue reading

01.01.2022 On Thursday 1 October, with the blessing of Fathers Kyriakos and Dimitrios, the ladies of our parish generously made the time to promote the recently established St Elesa Food Initiative, which will commence its work in just two days. To be more precise, they visited three distinguished charitable foundations based in Ashfield NSW that kindly agreed to help spread the word, namely: The Rev. Bill Crews (Exodus) Foundation, Metro Assist, and Headspace. We wholeheartedly thank these organisations and all who are contributing to the blessed initiative.

01.01.2022 Please see the liturgical program (Greek and English) for the month of September.

01.01.2022 Our Philoptohos was hard at work this evening preparing for the upcoming feast of the Dormition. We look forward to seeing you at our church over the next few days!

01.01.2022 Dear Friends, We kindly wish to inform you that, due to the COVID-19 safety measures, we only have spaces left for the following Divine Liturgy services in October: Tuesday 20 Oct - St Gerasimos of Cephalonia... Wednesday 28 Oct - Holy Protection of the Theotokos Thank you very much for your understanding. In Christ, The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection