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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 :)
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Due to this morning's changes from the State Government, our services for this weekend are the same as for the services from last weekend.

An e-mail has been sent out to all who registered - please respond ASAP for desired services.

(Bible Study Tonight is still on via Zoom - HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy)

Any questions, please let me know ASAP.
Announcements
25 July - 2 August


Tuesday:
7pm: Catechism 9 Q&A (Customs & Practices). HolyAnnunciation.net/catechism9

Thursday:
7pm: Bible Study (Hebrews 10), on Zoom only. (HolyAnnunciation.net/BibleStudy)

Friday:
5pm: Vespers

Saturday:
6pm: Vigil (livestreamed)

Sunday:
- 7am: Divine Liturgy
- 9am: Divine Liturgy (livestreamed)
- 1:30-2pm: Online Sunday School (HolyAnnunciation.net/SundaySchool)
- 7:30pm: Faith & Wisdom: 'Technology and the Family' Panel Discussion on Zoom. (HolyAnnunciation.net/FaithAndWisdom)

UPCOMING:
- August Attendance Form: HolyAnnunciation.net/Attendance
- Sat 7 Aug: Winter Cleanup and Working Bee. Starting at 7am and going until Midday. All welcome!
- 14-28 Aug: Dormition Fast
Announcement:
Matins will be served at 2pm today.
(Vigil will not be served this evening).