Holy Synod Announcement: Passing of Catholicos- Patriarch
It is great sorrow and a heavy heart that His Beatitude Mar Aprem, Metropolitan of India and Patriarchal Vicar, in unison with all the members of the Holy Synod of the Assyrian Church of the East (absent were Mar Aprim Nathniel and Mar Narsai Benyamin due to visa difficulties), announce the falling asleep in the Lord of His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East. The late Patriarch passed at 10:04 am, this morning (Thursday, March 26, 2015) at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. His Holiness was surrounded by the prelates, clergy and family members. The prelates and clergy were in constant prayer at His Holiness’ bedside. The Patriarch’s viewing will take place on 7th April at St Andrews Church, Illinois and funeral will take place 8th April at St George Cathedral.
By Grace,
+Mar Awa Royel
Secretary of the Holy Synod
Prayer vigil for the commemoration of the Holy Virgin Mary
A prayer vigil will be held for the commemoration of the Holy Virgin Mary on Thursday the 14th August starting at 4:30 till 7 pm at St Mary’s Church, Smithfield.
Afterwards, H.B Mar Meelis Zaia Metropolitan will present a talk (7-8 PM) on the holy occasion.
First Inaugural Jerusalem Trip of the Metropolitan See of Sydney
A group shot of all six tour groups and their tour guides at the Holy Sepulcher Church (Church of the Holy Tomb of Christ).
Holy Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord – 2014
St Hurmizd’s Cathedral
Thursday:
Thursday of the Passover • Holy Raza at 8:30am
Friday of Sorrow Eve • Prayers at 7pm
Friday:
Friday of Sorrow • Prayers at 1pm
Saturday:
Saturday of Light • Afternoon Prayers at 6pm
Holy Feast of the Resurrection • Prayer Vigil at 7pm
Holy Feast of the Resurrection • Holy Raza at 9pm
Sunday:
Sunday of the Resurrection • Holy Raza at 8am
Monday:
Monday of the Robber • Holy Raza at 8am
St Mary’s Church
Thursday:
Thursday of the Passover • Holy Raza at 8:30am
Friday of Sorrow Eve • Prayers at 7pm
Friday:
Friday of Sorrow • Prayers at 1pm
Saturday:
Saturday of Light • Afternoon Prayers at 4:30pm
Holy Feast of the Resurrection • Prayer Vigil at 6pm
Holy Feast of the Resurrection • Holy Raza at 9pm
Sunday:
Sunday of the Resurrection • Holy Raza at 8am
Monday:
Monday of the Robber • Holy Raza at 8am
St George’s Parish – Matraville Primary School
Thursday:
Friday of Sorrow Eve • Prayers at 7pm
Saturday:
Holy Feast of the Resurrection • Prayer Vigil at 7pm
Holy Feast of the Resurrection • Holy Raza at 9pm
Monday:
Monday of the Robber • Holy Raza at 9am
Sts Peter and Paul’s Parish (English) – Assyrian Australian Social Centre
Palm Sunday:
13/4/2014 at St Mary’s, 6pm.
Thursday:
Friday of Sorrow Eve • Prayers at 7:30pm
Friday:
Friday of Sorrow • Prayers at 3pm – St Mary’s Church
Saturday:
Holy Feast of the Resurrection • Prayer Vigil at 7:30pm
Holy Feast of the Resurrection • Holy Raza at 9pm
Monday:
Monday of the Robber • Holy Raza at 9am
Sts Peter and Paul’s Parish (Arabic) – St Mary’s Church
Thursday: Thursday of the Passover • Holy Raza at 6pm
Friday: Friday of Sorrow • Prayers at 5:30pm and lecture by HB Mar Meelis AM Metropolitan at 7pm
Sunday school registrations
Sunday school would like to announce that registrations are open for parents who wish to register their kids for the Sunday school at St. Hurmizd cathedral. Sunday school classes run during the Holy Raza every Sunday.
For more information, please contact the teachers at the school.
Holy Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ – Sydney, Australia
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St Hurmizd’s Cathedral (7-9 Greenfield Road, Greenfield Park NSW 2176)
6:00pm | Afternoon Prayer and Vigil
9:00pm | Eucharistic Liturgy – Night
8:00pm | Eucharistic Liturgy – Morning
Tuesday 31/12/2013, 8am | New Year’s Eve Eucharistic Offering
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St Mary’s Church (94 Polding Street, Smithfield NSW 2164)
4:30pm | Afternoon Prayer
5:30pm | Vigil
9:00pm | Eucharistic Liturgy – Night
8:00pm | Eucharistic Liturgy – Morning
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St George’s Parish (Cnr Beauchamp Road & Bunnerong Road Matraville NSW 2036)
6:00pm | Afternoon Prayer
7:00pm | Vigil
9:00pm | Eucharistic Liturgy – Night
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Sts Peter and Paul’s Parish (673-683 Smithfield Road, Edensor Park NSW 2176)
7:30pm | Vigil
9:00pm | Eucharistic Liturgy – Night
Hope Festival
Sydney’s Youth Association has organised their first ever annual ‘Hope Christmas Festival’ on Boxing Day 2012 at the Assyrian Australian Social Centre’s sports field (rear of Nineveh Lounge).
The day will be comprised of good food and drinks, live entertainment by well-known singers for the whole family, guest stars of favourite Disney characters, clowns, etc., amusement rides for everyone and ultimately giving the true meaning of the Holy Feast of the Birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
The festival will run from midday till 9 PM with a firework display finale.
See you all then 🙂 God bless you always!