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This Week's Announcements (9-16 May):

Sunday 9 May:
- Sunday School at 1:30-2pm. HolyAnnunciation.net/SundaySchool
- Talk on Classical Christian Education, 7:30pm on Zoom: https://fb.me/e/27jGrWs7n

- Tuesday - Paschal Memorial at Mt Gravatt Cemetery ('Radonitsa'), 10am, then graveside memorials to follow.

Next services at HAOC:
- Saturday Vigil 6pm &
- Sunday Liturgy 8:30am.

** Please put in your attendance form for May: HolyAnnunciation.net/Attendance. (Invitation emails go out on Mondays).

New & Upcoming:
- Bible Study on Hebrews, Thursdays from 20 May. HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy
- St Nicholas Cathedral parish feastday: 21-22 May (StNicholasCathedral.org.au)
- 23 May: "Orthodox Marriage, as seen through the New Testament" - Faith & Wisdom talk on Zoom 7:30pm
- Catechism course, with Q&As on Tuesdays from 25/May. HolyAnnunciation.net/Catechism
Announcements for the upcoming week (15-25 May):

Weekend services for Myrrhbearers Sunday:
- Sat 15 May, 6pm Vigil.
- Sun 16 May, 8:30am Divine Liturgy. (capacity reached).
*NB: this weekend only, these services will not be livestreamed.

- Sun 16 May, 1:30-2pm Sunday School. Info: HolyAnnunciation.net/SundaySchool

- Thu 20 May, 7pm - NEW Bible Study on the Book of Hebrews. In room + on Zoom. Info: HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy

Feastday of St Nicholas Cathedral:
- Fri 21 May: 6pm, Vigil with Bp George
- Sat 22 May, 7:30am Blessing of the Waters; 8:30am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, with Processional Moleben; followed by meal in hall.
All services at 344 Vulture St, Woolloongabba. Parishioners invited to celebrations. Info: StNicholasCathedral.org.au

Next weekend's services for Paralytic Sunday:
- Sat 22 May, 6pm Vigil
- Sun 23 May, 7am Divine Liturgy; &, 9am Divine Liturgy

- Sun 23 May, 1:30-2pm Sunday School. Info: HolyAnnunciation.net/SundaySchool

- Sun 23 May, 7:30pm F&W Talk on Zoom, "Orthodox Marriage as seen in the New Testament". Info: HolyAnnunciation.net/FaithAndWisdom

- Tue 25 May, 7:30pm - NEW Catechism series, Q&A for Talk 1. Info and how to participate: HolyAnnunciation.net/Catechism

If you haven't already, please put in your May attendance form: HolyAnnunciation.net/Attendance
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Announcements for this week (23-30 May)

Sunday 23/May:
- 7:30pm-8:30pm Faith & Wisdom talk: "Orthodox Marriage as seen in the New Testament", on Zoom. https://holyannunciation.net/faithandwisdom

Tuesday 25/May
- 7:30pm New Catechism Course - Q&A session. To be part of the course, watch the video and follow the link. This will be the first Q&A session for this course. holyannunciation.net/catechism1

Thursday 27 May
- 7pm Bible Study on Hebrews 1. In person at HAOC, and, on Zoom. holyannunciation.net/biblestudy

Weekend Services:
Friday 28 May - 5pm Vespers
Saturday 29 May - 6pm Vigil
Sunday 30 May - 7am & 9am Liturgy.
(Emails sent out on Monday)

NEW Attendance form for June is now online: HolyAnnunciation.net/Attendance
HAOC Parish Schedule for June 2021
Announcements for this week (30 May to 6 June):

Tuesday:
Catechism Q&A (talk 2), at new time of 7pm. Please watch talk and bring questions to Q&A. Details: HolyAnnunciation.net/Catechism2

Thursday:
Bible Study, on Hebrews 2, at 7pm, on Zoom & in person at HAOC. Details: HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy

Friday:
Vespers, 5pm (to ~6pm).

Saturday:
- Men's Prayer Group - morning hike in Brisbane bushland. Message for more details.
- Vigil, 6pm (to ~8pm)

Sunday:
- Divine Liturgy, 7am and 9am.

Other:
* If you haven't already, please fill the June attendance form:
HolyAnnunciation.net/Attendance

* We are re-establishing our practice of praying for those who are unwell during the Divine Liturgy. This can be done at either Liturgy (livestreamed or otherwise), depending on a person's wish (eg privacy, et al). Please message Fr Andrew directly to request.
NEWSFLASH We will be delivering our fourth Catechetical Talk in person.

Date: Sunday, 13/June.
Time: 12:30pm (to ~1:30).
At: HAOC.
Topic: 'One Lord Jesus Christ', on the Orthodox Christian understanding of the Son of God, Jesus of Nazareth.

(NB: the Catechism Course will still have its regular Q&A on Tuesday 15/June).
HAOC Announcements for this week (7-13 June):

Tuesday:
- 7pm Catechism Q&A for talk 3 on the Trinity. https://HolyAnnunciation.net/Catechism3

Wednesday:
- 6pm Festal Vigil for the Ascension of Christ. (places available)

Thursday:
- 8:30am Divine Liturgy for the Ascension of Christ. (places available)
- 7pm Bible Study on Hebrews 3
https://HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy

Friday:
- 5pm Vespers (places available)

Saturday (12 June):
- 6pm Vigil (places available)

Sunday of the Holy Fathers (13 June):
- 7am Divine Liturgy (places still available)
- 9am Divine Liturgy (live streamed)
- 12:30-1:30pm Catechism Talk 4, in person at HAOC, about Jesus Christ.
- 1:30pm Daniel and the Three Youths online Sunday School. https://HolyAnnunciation.net/SundaySchool
HAOC Announcements (14-21 June)

Tuesday
7pm - Catechism Q&A for Talk 4 (Christology).
HolyAnnunciation.net/catechism4

Thursday
7pm - Bible Study on Hebrews 4 on Zoom & in person at HAOC. HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy

Friday
5pm - Vespers (many places available)

Saturday
6pm - Vigil (limited places available)

Pentecost Sunday
- 7am Liturgy (places available)
- 9am Liturgy (at capacity, but will be livestreamed)
- 12Midday Vespers of the Holy Spirit, with the Kneeling Prayers (many places available)
Announcements (21-28 June):

Tuesday:
7pm: Catechism Q&A for Talk 5 (The Nature, Value and Purpose of the Human Person). (HolyAnnunciation.net/Catechism5)

Thursday
7pm: Bible Study on Hebrews 5, on Zoom & in person at HAOC. (HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy)

Friday
5pm: Vespers at 5pm

Saturday
6pm: Vigil

Sunday
- 7am Liturgy
- 9am Liturgy (live streamed)
- ~11am BBQ at Coffee Hour
- 1:30-2pm Daniel & Three Youths online Sunday School (HolyAnnunciation.net/SundaySchool)
Announcements (28 June-5 July):

JULY ATTENDANCE FORM: HolyAnnunciation.net/Attendance

Monday:
Apostles' Fast begins. (To be broken on 12 July).

Tuesday:
7pm: Catechism Q&A for Talk 6 (Salvation, Atonement, Theosis). (HolyAnnunciation.net/Catechism6)

Thursday
7pm: Bible Study on Hebrews 6, on Zoom & in person at HAOC. (HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy)

Friday
5pm: Vespers at 5pm

Saturday
6pm: Vigil (livestreamed)

Sunday (4/July)
- 7am Liturgy
- 9am Liturgy (livestreamed)
- ~11am Coffee Hour (fasting)
- 1:30-2pm Daniel & Three Youths online Sunday School (HolyAnnunciation.net/SundaySchool)
HAOC events during lockdown:
- TUE: Catechism Q&A, 7pm on Zoom.
- THU: Bible Study, 7pm on Zoom.
- FRI: TBA. (If the lockdown ends on time, I hope to serve Vespers at 6:15pm).

For any who wish, Fr Andrew is available for pastoral support. Please feel free to message him directly.
As you may have heard, the lockdown in Brisbane has been extended by a day (i.e. to 6pm on Sat 3/Jul).
We are also anticipating that, when restrictions ease, they will include a requirement to wear masks at indoor venues.

This will impact on out parish as follows:
- Fri 2/Jul: Vespers cancelled.
- Sat 3/Jul: Vigil will begin at 6:30pm.
- Sun 4/Jul: Coffee Hour remains cancelled.
- Thu 9/Jul: Bible Study on Zoom only.

NB: We still have Liturgy to be celebrated at 7am and 9am. This is subject to demand - if you haven't already, please RSVP ASAP.

Fr Andrew remains available for any pastoral support - feel free to message directly.
Yet again, thank you all for your patience.
COVID Update:
- Tonight's service will be Matins, starting at 6:30pm (and livestreamed on FB).
- Tomorrow morning services are as scheduled. The 9am Liturgy will be livestreamed on FB.
- Instead of Coffee Hour, please consider supporting our local cafes.
- Our Thursday Bible Study will be entirely online for the next two weeks.
- Please fill in the July attendance form at: HolyAnnunciation.net/Attendance

Civil requirements for indoor venues are: that masks must be worn in indoor venues (unless an exemption applies), and, attendees are to check in (QR codes are at each entrance, or someone will be there to assist).

I know how exhausting this is, and I thank you for all your patience and endurance.
Announcements (5-12/July)

July attendance form:
HolyAnnunciation.net/attendance

Tuesday:
7pm: Q&A for Catechism talk 7 on Ecclesiology.
(https://HolyAnnunciation.net/catechism7)

Thursday:
7pm: Bible Study on Hebrews 7 - Zoom only.
(HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy)

Friday:
5pm: Vespers. (NB: We expect that this will be served in the courtyard).

Saturday:
6pm: Vigil (livestreamed).

Sunday 11/Jul:
AM: Liturgy will be served.
NB: Based on the attendance forms we have received, we may be celebrating one Liturgy next Sunday (rather than two). If you haven't filled in your attendance form, please do so immediately. Tomorrow, service times will be confirmed and emails sent out.

Sunday (cont'd):
6pm: Vigil for Sts Peter & Paul.

Monday 11/Jul:
8:30am: Divine Liturgy for Sts Peter and Paul.
(Fast broken on this day).
Two additional announcements:
- This weekend, some services will be outdoors. (Weather permitting: Friday Vespers & 7am Liturgy). Please follow civil laws accordingly.
- Attendance e-mails for the weekend have been sent. (If you haven't received an attendance e-mail today, we haven't received your form - please submit this or let us know ASAP).
Announcements, 13-20 July

Tue: No catechism Q&A this week.

Thursday:
7pm: Bible Study (Hebrews 8), on Zoom only. (HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy)

Friday:
5pm: Vespers

Saturday:
6pm: Vigil

Sunday:
- 7am Divine Liturgy
- 9am Divine Liturgy (livestreamed)
- 1:30-2pm Daniel and the Three Youths online Sunday School (HolyAnnunciation.net/SundaySchool)

UPCOMING:
- Parish Feastday, 23-24 July
Fri 23 July: Vigil at HAOC (163 Park Rd, W'Gabba)
Sat 24 July: Liturgy at venue (160 Vulture St, SthBne)
Also:
- Faith & Wisdom: 'Technology and the Family', 1 August on Zoom.
Please let us know either way as soon as you're able :)