Dear All,
Please note the following 12 announcements and reminders:
1.Weekly Spiritual Message
Spiritual message of the week by Father David:
I have no hands but yours
In the mid-1900s, there was a doctor named Tom Dooley who was raising funds for his missionary hospital in Southeast Asia. He had terminal cancer and didn’t have long to live. Whilst in America, he received a letter from the junior doctors he trained in the mission hospital. The letter said, “We need you here. But while you are gone, we are the fingers of your hands to heal the sick. We are your ears to hear their cries of pain. We are your heart to love them.”
This is what Jesus asks each of us to do.
We need to be Christ to everyone we meet.
We need to be Christ’s hands on this earth to heal the sick people around us, to restore sight to those blinded by the temporary pleasures of this world and be the light that shines upon the Christian way of life in someone’s world who is confused about making the right choices.
We need to have a Christ-like heart, which is ready to give others the benefit of the doubt, and to forgive and love, even those who may falsely accuse us.
There is a beautiful statue of Jesus with His hands removed and a description of Him saying “I have no hands but yours.”
Being a Christian is a responsibility to become the heart and hands of Christ in our world today.
2. Low Sensory Liturgy – Today Friday 1 December at 5:30pm
In the St Wanas Church, for Children and their families who would benefit from a quieter Liturgy.
Please see poster below.
3. Nativity Fasting
The Nativity Fasting has begun. Please note the following services during the Nativity Fasting:
+ Additional 2 late liturgies during the fast:
Wednesdays and Fridays 1-2:30pm.
+ Bible studies:
It is a good time during fasting to have a healthy spiritual meal through the bible study meetings:
Mondays: Arabic 7-9pm, and English: 7:30-9pm
+ Tasbeha and prayer meetings:
Saturdays: 8-10pm Tasbeha
Wednesdays: 7-8:30 pm Arabic prayer meeting
Wednesdays: 9-10pm Tasbeha
Fasting is the time to be with God more. Arrange a time to see your confession father for a personal spiritual program during fasting. Always pray for the church and all the servants.
4. Christmas Carols performances at Roselands Shopping Centre – 2 Dec and 9 Dec
Please see invitation poster below for the St Mark’s congregation to watch our children perform Christmas Carols. Performances will be on this Saturday and next: 2 and 9 December at 11am – 12pm. All are encouraged to join, spread the joy of the birth of our Saviour, and support our children.
5. St Mark’s Christmas Carols – Sunday 10 December
St Mark’s Christmas Carols will be hosted at St Pope Kyrillos VI and St Habib Coptic Church at 119 Barton Street Monterey, on Sunday 10 December at 5 – 8pm.
Entry is free, there will be face painting, food, drinks, nativity play, petting zoo and more! Please see poster below.
6. St Mark Family Fellowship Parent Seminar – Sunday 10 December
Unfortunately, the Parents’ Seminar scheduled last week could not go ahead. It has now been rescheduled to Sunday 10 December at 11am. We look forward to seeing you there.
Please find the details in the poster below.
7. School of Academic excellence – UCAT Tutoring
We are taking expressions of interest for UCAT tutoring for students in grades 9 – 12. Classes are likely to be held on Fridays at 6:30pm by Anthony Azer. Please complete the form as soon as you are able to: https://forms.gle/5LurMYj8H7cujWuR8
Please see poster below for more information.
8. Lions Cup Announcements
The Juniors Lions Cup:
Who: Kindy to Year 11 Divided into Age Groups
Where: Seymour Shaw Stadium Miranda
When: Saturday 16th December (From 12 to 7pm – Schedule TBC)
Fees: $15 (To be Collected on the Day)
Please Register before 10th December using the link or scan the QR https://forms.gle/cRCH56Cf2j2N5i1DA
Men and Women’s Lions Cup:
Who: For Year 12 Graduates and above.
Where: Seymour Shaw Stadium Miranda
When: Saturday 9th December 2 – 8pm.
Register now. Details in the flyer attached.
9. Christmas Cookies!
Merry Christmas
We have started crafting the Christmas cookies.
Please place your order early and let us know when you want to pick it up.
Call or send a message to Nancy on 0414 661 031 to place your order.
Cost is $35/kg.
10. 5&2 Breeze
Smoothie and Açai bar now open on the greens from 10.30am every Sunday. Come enjoy a summer refreshment.
11. Social Support groups for Seniors
Please see poster below.
12. Message from HG Bishop Daniel regarding the Presidential Election in Egypt
Please find the attached message from HG Bishop Daniel regarding the Presidential Election in Egypt.
The church has arranged buses to make it easier for the congregation to visit the Egyptian Consulate to vote. The Bus timetable departing from St Mark’s church carpark is as follows:
1. Saturday 2 December: 10:30am
2. Sunday 3 December: 11am
شعب الكنيسة المبارك،
يُرجى الاطلاع على الإعلانات التالية
١.الرسالة الروحية الأسبوعية:
يقدم رسالة هذا الأسبوع قدس ابونا ديفيد
ليس لي يدين بل هي يداك
في منتصف 1900، كان يوجد طبيب باسم توم دوولي، وكان يجمع اموال للمستشفى التبشيري الذي له في جنوب شرق اسيا. كان يعاني من مرض سرطان مميت ولم يكن ليعيش كثيرمن الوقت . وبينما هو في امريكا، استلم خطاب من الاطباء الصغار الذين قام بتدريبهم في المستشفى التبشيري. مكتوب فيه ” نحن بحاجة إليك هنا. ولكن وانت غائب نحن اصابع يديك التي تشفي المريض. نحن أذنيك التي تسمع صراخات الألم. نحن قلبك لكي ما نحبهم”
وهذا ما يطلبه السيد المسيح من كل واحد فينا.
نحتاج أن نكون المسيح لكل فرد نقابله
نحتاج أن نكون يد السيد المسيح على الأرض لشفاء المرضي الذين حولنا، لنعيد البصر لمن فقدوه بمتع العالم الوقتية وأن نكون النور الذي يسطع على طريق الحياة المسيحية في عالم شخص مضطرب لا يستطيع اتخاذ خيارات صحيحة.
نحتاج أن يكون لدينا قلب السيد المسيح الذي على استعداد أن يفترض حسن النية في الآخر، وان يسامح ويحب حتى هؤلاء الذين اتهموه ظلماً.
يوجد تمثال جميل للسيد المسيح بدون يدين ومكتوب عليه ( ليس لي يدين بل يداك)
المسيحي مسؤول أن يكون قلب ويد المسيح في عالمنا اليوم.
