Dear All,
Please note the following 8 announcements and reminders:
1.Weekly Spiritual Message
Spiritual message of the week by Father Michael:
Prodigal son
In the story of the prodigal son, we see the younger son asks his father for what belongs to him.
God gives us gifts, and if we make of it a gift to others, which causes the original gift to increase.
For God is love, and He gives us what we have.
The prodigal son instead of giving the gift that he received, he hangs on it as his possession. This stops the grace of God to him.
The prodigal son insults his father saying to him ” to me you are dead”.
Sometimes, we do same, when we ask God ‘give me what belongs to me’, and when given, we waste it on ourselves ( prodigal living).
So, what is the solution?
How to keep the Divine life (the Fruits of the Spirit)?
Give your Divine life to others, for if you keep it, you will lose it. This is our Lord Jesus principal.
” For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it”. Matthew 16:25
2. Liturgies during Lent
Weekdays: 5-7am and 8:30 – 10am
Wednesday and Fridays: Extra late mass 1 – 2:30pm
A blessed lent to all.
3. Andeel Appointments
If you would like a visit from our Fathers, please fill in the form: https://forms.gle/A7Y1PiKDhJvzdPGx5
Alternatively, please contact Rebecca on 0450 522 083
4. Bible Study Competition during Lent (English version)
The Bible Study Competition during Lent is on the book of Isiah – Chapters 40 – 66. Our focus is “Christ in the book of Isiah”.
Please find the attached Competition booklet in English. Hardcopies are available at Church.
Supporting documents in Arabic are also available. If you would like these documents emailed to you, please send an email to: announcements@stmark.com.au.
5. Health Seminars
Please see schedule of health talks by medical experts. The first of four talks is on this Saturday after Vesper on Saturday 30 March at 7:45pm by Dr Mark Magdy.
6. Cookies for Easter
Please put your order in 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.
