1    Appointment of Father Geoff Harvey as a Chaplain of Monash University

Parish Priest of Good Shepherd Mission, Father Geoff Harvey, has been appointed as an honorary part time chaplain of Monash University, Clayton Campus.

The presence of Orthodox Chaplains on the universities in Australia has been sadly lacking for most of the last 150 years and most Australian Universities still never see any Orthodox priest or deacon. Although it is only a small start in terms of total numbers of university students in Australia, it is a large start for the Australian Orthodox Church. The Antiochian Orthodox Church in Australia expresses gratitude for the privilege granted and the trust expressed by Monash University Administration and Chaplaincy.

Perhaps the most notable permission granted is for Father Geoff and the Good Shepherd Parish to use the University chapel at Clayton every Sunday morning to offer Divine Liturgy, thus widening the ministry of the parish to serve staff, students, and visitors as well.

A special Divine Liturgy will commence at 10am on Sunday 22 October 2006 at the Monash University Religious Centre, Wellington Road, Clayton, metroMelbourne, to pray for all students who start exams the following week.

All interested are welcome.

Further details at www.australianorthodox.org.au

2  Letter of Metropolitan Elias of Beirut

Letter here of Metropolitan Elias of Beirut on the war relief effort.

3   Sunday 8 October 2006 - Punchbowl Youth Fellowship Night

On Sunday 8 October 2006 following evening divine liturgy at Saint Nicholas Punchbowl, the Punchbowl Youth held a successful movie, pizza and popcorn night.

More details available on the Saint Nicholas Punchbowl parish website.

4   Saturday 21 October 2006 - Enthronement of Serbian Bishop Irinej

His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Paul attended the enthronement of Bishop Irinej (Dobrijevic), the new Serbian Orthodox Bishop of Australia which took place in Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church at Elanora Heights, metroSydney, on Saturday 21 October 2006.

The Antiochian Orthodox Church in Australia and New Zealand warmly welcomes Bishop Irinej and prays for his long and fruitful ministry within the Orthodox Church in Australia.

5   Saturday 21 October 2006 - Annual MetroSydney Youth BBQ

Location: Auburn Community Picnic Area - Killeen St, Auburn 2144 NSW

Date: Saturday, 21st October 2006

Time: 10am start

Cost: Free Entry - (Food and drinks available for purchase)

Activities: BBQ, Soccer competition (7 on 7), volleyball, tug a rope, plus more activities

It was a great day enjoyed by all attending parishes. 

The Byzantine team won the soccer comp. Go Byzantium!

More photos here

More Information: Karl Farah 0413 802 364

Or see attached flyer for more information

6   Sunday 22 October 2006 - Exam Preparation Liturgy Monash University

A special Divine Liturgy commenced at 10am on Sunday 22 October 2006 at the Monash University Religious Centre, Wellington Road, Clayton, metroMelbourne, to pray for all the students who would start exams the following week. 

The Good Shepherd parishioners made all interested most welcome.

7   Friday 27 October to Sunday 29 October 2006 - Board of Trustees meet in Sydney

The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese held their trimonthly meeting in Sydney on the weekend of 27 28 and 29 October 2006.

8   Friday 27 October 2006 - Annual Archdiocesan Sydney Dinner

Main Speaker: The Honorable Philip Ruddock MP, Federal Attorney General

Time: 7:30 pm

Venue: Doltone House, Monte Cristo Lounge, 223 Belgrave Esplanade, Sylvania Waters 2224

Cost: $125.00

RSVP: by 20/10/06

Tickets: CandleDeacon Rafic Al-baba 0423 627 478

9   Friday 27 October 2006 - Vigil of Saint Demetrios at Kingsville

When: Friday 27 October 2006 starting at 7:00pm

Location: Saint Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, Kingsville, metroMelbourne

What's On: There was a procession with the Saint's relics during the Vigil. People had the oppotunity to venerate them and be blessed by God's power through them. The choir had been practising for two months so we were be spiritually elevated by the beautiful evening prayer accompanied by the enchanting voices of the choir.

All were made most welcome.

10   Saturday 28 October 2006 - Sayed Fares Concert Dinner

Sayed Fares in Concert and Dinner was held on Saturday 28 October 2006 at 9pm at Bellevue Reception Lounge, 10 Restwell Street, Bankstown.

All proceeds from the night were donated to Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church Building Fund for the new church in Plumpton metroSydney.

Tickets were $60 (Pre-sold) or $70 at the door. Bookings were essential. Included Mezza and Dinner. Dinner was served at 10:30pm.

See brochure for further details.

Very many thanks to Sayed Fares for his thoughtfulness and kind donation of his wonderful singing prowess on the night. 

11   Sunday 29 October 2006 -  Ordination of Deacon Luke

On Sunday 29 October 2006, His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Paul ordained Luke Bell into the Diaconate of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania.

The service of ordination was held during Solemn Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Saint George Cathedral Redfern, metroSydney, commencing at 10.30am.

His Eminence welcomed all family, clergy, right believing Christians, and interested witnesses, who came together to pray for the successful ministry of Deacon Luke in the One True Church of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  

More photos here