Parenting Course
This will be held in our upstairs hall on Fridays 14 and 21 February, 6.30 – 8.30pm, and invaluable opportunity for parents and future parents to learn from experts, within an Orthodox Christian framework.
Speakers will be:
- Fr George Liangas, Parish Priest St Nektarios Burwood and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Anna Ektoros, Social Worker Department of Psychological Medicine, Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Topics:
- Week 1 (14 February): “Help, my teen won’t talk to me”
- Week 2 (21 February): “Help, my teen still won’t talk to me”, and, “Raising Spiritually Healthy Children”
Next English Liturgies
These will be on Wednesday 19 February 7 – 8.30pm, and on Wednesday 19 March a Lenten Divine Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts in English- opportunities for fervent prayer, Holy Communion, and worship.
Re-commencement dates for what our Parish offers
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Bible Study classes, in English for young and old: every Tuesday 7.15 – 8.30pm (but not on those weeks with an English Liturgy), in our hall, for any queries contact Fr Dimitri on 0418 298 197 |
Tuesday 4 February |
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Teen-age boy Youth Group: every Friday 6.30 – 8.30pm. For any queries contact Nathan on 0406 258 514 |
Friday 7 February |
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English Liturgies: held once a month- exact date can be seen on on this page of our website |
Wednesday 19 February 7 – 8.30pm |
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Fellowship in Greek for ladies: every Saturday 3 – 4.30pm |
Saturday 22 February |
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Sunday School, that inspires children & youth – Sundays, after Holy Communion |
2 March |
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Iconography School, every Thursday 6 – 9pm, for any queries contact Kosta on 0450 198 282 |
Thursday 6 February |
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Greek School: Kindergarten, Years 7 – 10 and teen beginner class: Fridays Years 1 – 6: Tuesdays and Fridays All classes 4.15 – 6.15pm For any queries contact Patricia Georgiou on school@stioannis.org.au or 0433 683 797 |
Enrolments: Fri 31 Jan 5 – 6.30pm, 1st lessons: Years 1 – 6 Tuesday: 11 Feb, Kindergarten and High School: Friday 14 February |
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Modern Greek for Adults 8 week beginner course planned. for any queries contact Patricia Georgiou on school@stioannis.org.au or 0433 683 797 |
In the Week after Pascha |
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Greek dancing: For children, teens and adults, Fridays 6.30 – 7.30pm. For any queries contact Maria Karabelas on 0431 152 159 |
Friday 14 February |
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Filoptohos: (for women who want to help the Church and the poor) – usually every 1st Wednesday of the month, 7 – 8pm |
Wednesday 5 February |
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Feeding the Homeless: Wednesdays 5 – 6.30pm. See https://stioannis.org/feeding-the-homeless/ For any queries contact Tina on 0412 830 568 |
Wednesday 5 February |
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Playgroup for preschool children together with their carers – Mondays 10am – 12pm. Need to register on https://gwccservices.org/playgroups/ |
Monday 10 February |
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Senior Citizens Groups: from 10am Tuesdays and Thursdays- to enquire phone Greek Welfare Centre on 9687 8955 |
Tuesday 14 January |