Dear Missioners & Friends,

Fr Marko will be serving the Liturgy, this Sunday at the Mission.

This will be his last Sunday before he leaves for Canada, possibly to stay there for a few months, or more.

It has been a blessing to have him with us these past two months.

His zeal to learn the language spoken in this nation so as to use it for mission and the Divine Services, makes him special.

Should it be the will and desire of the Holy Spirit, for Fr Marko to return to Melbourne permanently, it would be to our  benefit.

We also remind everyone that our “mini Patronal Feast” is on Sunday, 7^th March, 2010 – Veneration of the Holy Cross.

Fr Benjamin will be at the Mission from Saturday to Tuesday.

Many have inquired regarding the times for confession/ absolution with Fr Benjamin.

Please be mindful that the Services will not be interrupted for this Sacrament.

We suggest that the faithful come at least half an hour before a Service, or even come to the Mission on Monday from 7:00 am – 6:30 pm for confession/absolution or private talks.

The schedule for Holy Week will be sent out by email and posted to the website News page next week.

The Mission Board

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Dear Missioners & Friends,

A reminder that this Sunday, 14 February, 2010, the Holy Cross Australian Orthodox Mission, Inc., will be holding its Annual General Meeting.

Schedule for this day :

9:00 am                      3^rd & 6^th Hours

9:30 am                      Divine Liturgy [Fr Barnabas celebrating]

(Followed by):               Sunday Vespers of Forgiveness (complete service)

12:00 noon (approx)      AGM [held at the lunch room]

The Administrator of Holy Cross Orthodox Mission advises that “the AGM is for Mission Registered Members.” However, the “meeting is open to anyone who desires to attend”.  Also, only “Mission Registered Members can cast  a  vote and/or raise issues for discussion and consideration”.

On behalf of the Board:

As “we prepare ourselves to sail in the sea of the Fast” – Missioners & friends, forgive us sinners.

“The springtime of the Fast has dawned,
and the flower of repentance has sprung.
Therefore, O brethren,
let us purify ourselves from all defilement,
as we sing to the Giver of light:
~ Glory to you, O only Lover of mankind!”
[Apostiha, Tone 3]

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Dear Missioners and friends,

The Annual General Meeting of Holy Cross Mission will be held at the Mission on 14th February 2010, commencing shortly after the conclusion of Divine Liturgy and the Vespers of Forgiveness Sunday.

For further information, please contact the Administrator, at info@australianorthodox.org

In Christ,

the Mission Board

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