Category Archives: Weekly Program

(Advent Fast)

SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER
11th Sunday of Luke | Luke 14:16-24
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
• 10.30 – 11.00am Sunday School for ages ranging 5 to 17 yrs.
Lessons take place in the building behind the church and begin at the time of Holy Communion until Church dismissal. Lessons are taught in a relaxed, friendly environment. Please bring your children along to learn of their rich Orthodox faith and come close to God and His Love.

This week’s readings:

• Words of the Church Fathers: He fights your battles by His divine grace
• You’re Invited… (Homily on Luke 14:16-24)

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SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER
† 10th Sunday of Luke | Luke 13: 10-17
† St Barbara, Great-Martyr
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
• 10.30 – 11.00am Sunday School for ages ranging 5 to 17 yrs.
Lessons take place in the building behind the church and begin at the time of Holy Communion until Church dismissal. Lessons are taught in a relaxed, friendly environment. Please bring your children along to learn of their rich Orthodox faith and come close to God and His Love.
• 11.00am – 12.00pm After Church each Sunday, join us in our Coffee Room.

This week’s readings:

• In times of affliction
• St. Nicholas the Wonderworker: An Extraordinary Model of Ordinary Holiness

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SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER
† 13th Sunday of Luke | Luke 18: 18-27
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
• 10.30 – 11.00am Sunday School for ages ranging 5 to 17 yrs.
Lessons take place in the building behind the church and begin at the time of Holy Communion until Church dismissal. Lessons are taught in a relaxed, friendly environment. Please bring your children along to learn of their rich Orthodox faith and come close to God and His Love.
• 11.00am – 12.00pm After Church each Sunday, join us in our Coffee Room.

This week’s readings:

• On Love of the Poor
• Are We Like the Rich Young Ruler?

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SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER
† 9th Sunday of Luke | Luke 12: 16 – 21
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
• 10.30 – 11.00am Sunday School for ages ranging 5 to 17 yrs.
Lessons take place in the building behind the church and begin at the time of Holy Communion until Church dismissal. Lessons are taught in a relaxed, friendly environment. Please bring your children along to learn of their rich Orthodox faith and come close to God and His Love.
• 11.00am – 12.00pm After Church each Sunday, join us in our Coffee Room.

This week’s readings:

• All that you lose in the name of God, you keep
• Parable of the Rich Fool

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Luke 12:16-21

Have you ever thought about the similarities and differences between barns and temples? Usually when we think of barns, we think simply of places to house farm animals or to store crops. We normally do not think of them as having much spiritual significance. The rich man in today’s gospel lesson thought of his barns only in terms of his business, which was so successful that he looked forward simply to relaxing, eating, drinking, and enjoying himself. Unfortunately, he did so to the point of making his possessions an idol. He was rich in things of the world, but poor towards God. He was ultimately a fool, for he based his life on what was temporary and lost his own soul. His barn became a temple only to himself. Continue reading →

SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER
† 8th Sunday of Luke | Luke 10: 25-37
† St John Chrysostom
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
• 10.30 – 11.00am Sunday School for ages ranging 5 to 17 yrs.
Lessons take place in the building behind the church and begin at the time of Holy Communion until Church dismissal. Lessons are taught in a relaxed, friendly environment. Please bring your children along to learn of their rich Orthodox faith and come close to God and His Love.
• 11.00am – 12.00pm After Church each Sunday, join us in our Coffee Room.

This week’s readings:

• KONTAKION – St John Chrysostom
• The Good Samaritan and Advent

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SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER
† 5th Sunday of Luke | Luke 16: 19-31
• 7.30 – 11.00am Orthros and Divine Liturgy
• 10.30 – 11.00am Sunday School for ages ranging 5 to 17 yrs.
Lessons take place in the building behind the church and begin at the time of Holy Communion until Church dismissal. Lessons are taught in a relaxed, friendly environment. Please bring your children along to learn of their rich Orthodox faith and come close to God and His Love.
• 11.00am – 12.00pm After Church each Sunday, join us in our Coffee Room.

This week’s readings:

• St. John of Kronstadt
• The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

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