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24.01.2022 Dear all Join us TONIGHT for the Cyber Safety Information Evening! Our renowned speaker in the field will touch on topics including: - Cyberbullying, - Online Pornography, - Nudes and Sexting, ... - Online Gaming, and - Unwanted grooming of children. TONIGHT | St Nicholas Church, Punchbowl @ 7PM. This is a FREE event, run by the Federal government for our church, and ALL are welcome - open to parents, young adults (over 18), grandparents, teachers - everyone! Please note, the content covered is not suitable for children under 18 years. For more information visit: https://www.antiochian.org.au//cyber-safety-information-e/

21.01.2022 'An Anthem to St. Paul and SPOCE' was presented at the Annual Archdiocese Dinner on 13th November 2020 in honour and recognition of the establishment of the SPO...CE program and the amazing impact it has had on the Archdiocese. Congratulations to His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios on this marvellous acheivement. Written and performed by the St. Kassiani Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese Choir of Australia. Video production by Johnathan Barhoumeh.

21.01.2022 ... Christ is born... Glorify him Merry Christmas to you and your families

20.01.2022 "Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies"(John 11:25) Dear family and friends It is with sadness to announce the passing of Joseph Challita Harb. ... Condolences will be on Sunday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at st Elias Church at 86 Kenny st Wollongong Funeral service to be advised shortly.

19.01.2022 'My Orthodox Prayer Book' AVAILABLE NOW! Order it online at www.antiochian.org.au/my-orthodox-prayer-book or purchase it from your local Parish Bookshop.

18.01.2022 Some important tips to share with you to help maintain the safety of our children

18.01.2022 Dear families, Visit link below for activities for children and their families to do at home during Holy Week. https://www.antiochian.org.au//educati/sunday-school/hwah/... Use the hashtag #holyweekathome on your favourite Social Media platforms, such as Instragram and Facebook and tag St Elias parish when you share your photos Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/Saint-Elias-Antochian-Orthodox-Church-Wollongong-236950683874816/ Blessed lent and Holy Week

17.01.2022 Activities for children and their families for Holy Week at home. Visit https://www.antiochian.org.au/hwah for some great ways to celebrate as a family, togethe...r, during Holy Week! Don't forget to share your photos daily on #holyweekathome These are a collection of ready-made resources and materials. Visit each day as this will grow! We hope you enjoy!

15.01.2022 Press play to learn about the life of the Theotokos!

15.01.2022 "For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ".(Galatians 3:27) For Epiphany feast Will celebrate the Divine Liturgy tomorrow 7:00pm Tuesday 5th of January following blessing the Holy water service. +God bless you and your family.

15.01.2022 Dear in Christ Under the new restrictions from the NSW Health department. The following restriction are in place for tomorrow’s liturgy: If you are attending a place of worship, it’s important to stay COVID safe.... Remember to: - Always register your details when attending a service. - Maintain physical distancing from those you don’t live with. - Wear a face mask in indoor settings, - Practise good hand hygiene by using hand sanitiser or washing your hands. Please do not attend a place of worship if you have even mild COVID-19 symptoms. Stay home and get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative test result. There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. Stay safe God bless you and your families In Christ Fr Ephram

14.01.2022 Dear in Christ Will finish this year and welcome The new year by divine Liturgy start 6:30pm. God bless you and your family

14.01.2022 Sunday school Christmas party A wonderful day with our congregation May God bless our children and families Thank you all for your attendance... Registration for Sunday school 2020 are now open

13.01.2022 Christ is Risen, Indeed He is Risen !!! Thanks to our church school students for telling us of some of the things they're missing about church and what they can...'t wait to do and see, once our beloved church re-opens soon! We can't wait to see you all again, very soon! Tell us below, what do you miss about church?

13.01.2022 Dear in Christ Happy Theophany Feast day This morning Father Afram will be in Balgownie area Looking to visit you and bless your houses with Holy water Have a blessed day

12.01.2022 A beautiful and comforting message from this eminence, Metropolitan Basilios

12.01.2022 Beautiful welcoming of Father Ephram back in Australia. Enjoying a coffee after the Divine Liturgy.

12.01.2022 Christ is risen Indeed he is risen Happy Pascha to you and your families ...

10.01.2022 Dear in Christ Active Organic Instant Hand Sanitiser 100% Australian made and owned ... are selling at st Elias's church Wollongong 1 litter bottle is $30 500 ml bottle is $20 Your support is very much appreciated and needed at this time as you know our church is not open and this is our only income for now (except your support and donations) . All profits is going to the church Place your order soon by calling Fr Ephram, Mona or place order on our Facebook page Thank you God bless... Christ is risen

10.01.2022 Dear parishioners, By the grace of God, I pray that you are all keeping safe in these trying times. In view of the current situation relating to the surge of COVID-19 cases I urge you that if you have not listed your name as attending this (Sunday & Monday Divine Liturgy) St Elias' festival at our Wollongong church please do not come as the restrictions are very strict and we cannot exceed the allocated numbers. ... Also if you live in any of the hotspots listen to the government instructions in relation to your specific area. We pray that this pandemic ends and that everyone is staying safe.

10.01.2022 "And Elijah said, I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts" (1KI 19:10) Dear Parishioners, Due to the current health restrictions in the state the program for state of NSW, the program for the celebration of the Feast of St Elias will be as follows:... * PLEASE NOTE. Saint Elias Church Wollongong, will have its doors open every day othe week for all worshipers to attend for personal prayers and pilgrimage from Monday the 13th to Monday the 20th of July from 5:00pm-7:30pm. *SERVICES PROGRAM Saturday 18th of July: The church will be open from 9:00 am for personal prayer, to light candles and take the Holy Bread (No Holy Communion) lunch & access to our bookshop will be provided. At 5.00pm we will begin the Vespers service. Sunday morning: Matins will begin at 9:30 am followed by the Divine Liturgy. Lunch & access to our bookshop will be provided. Sunday Afternoon: The church will remain until 5pm when we will pray the Vespers service & the Five Loaves for the feast of St. Elias. Monday morning: Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St Elias. Matins will start at 9:30 amfollowed by Divine Liturgy. Lunch & access to our bookshop will be provided. ***Please important to let your parish priest know that you are coming and the number of people. Remember to abide by the health recommendations regarding Covid-19! + God bless you and your families.

09.01.2022 Dear in Christ... on Monday 27th of January will have Vespers & fellowship together at 7pm to Celebrate St. Ephram of Syrian feast.... happy to see

08.01.2022 Dear believers, I hope you are all Safe and having a blessed Lent. Under the current situation with the Coronavirus COVID-19 and with the recent announcements from the prime minister for social distancing, for those who wont be able to attend prayers, St Elias will have live prayers and liturgy on the official Facebook page of St Elias till further notice.... Please find below page link. https://www.facebook.com/Saint-Elias-Antochian-Orthodox-Church-Wollongong-236950683874816/ We will have our first live prayer Akathist Hymns today Friday at 7pm. We encourage everyone to take every chance to pray as It is difficult time for the whole world. Please note that this group will be closed soon May god protect you and your families and keep you safe. Lord have mercy

06.01.2022 Dear in Christ... under the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, we have vigil night on Thursday 19/12 start at 6:30pm. It's a blessing time to be together praying with fasting for our Lord Jesus Christ Who born in Bethlehem to born in our heart too

06.01.2022 Holy Week prayer books https://www.acoy.com.au/service-and-prayer-books/

03.01.2022 Some of St Elias Sunday school students and their houses celebrating Palm Sunday May god bless you all Blessed Palm Sunday everyone ... Please dont forget to post any Holy Week activities and tag our church page.

03.01.2022 ... It is with much sadness and heartache, we lost our loved husband and dad Joseph Challita Harb on 11 October 2019. He fought a brave battle with Acute Myeloid Leukeamia. We are very proud of him. Please join us to celebrate his life on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at 12 pm- St Therese Little Flower Church 1 Powell St West Wollongong. Followed by a burial at Wollongong Lawn Cemetery Kembla Grange (Catholic). Please join us afterwards for the Wake at St Elias Hall- 86 Kenny St, Wollongong. In lieu of flowers, donations to level 7 C West - Cancer Ward would be appreciated by the family. Family will receive Condolences at St Elias Hall -86 Kenny St Wollongong 13 October 2019 from 3 pm to 7 pm. May his Soul Rest In Peace

01.01.2022 Tomorrow is Sunday orthodoxy, vespers service will take place in Saint Michael church; Kirrawee 6pm. There will be a bus organised exclusively for youth, so contact father Afram. Ph: 0449 011 399

01.01.2022 27/12/2020 Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Streamed from the parish of St. John The Baptist Antiochian Orthodox Church, Croydon