St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Sydney

“For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."
Luk 1:48

Sunday School
		The St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Sunday School Sydney was established on 18 Feb 2007 immediately after the formation of our congregation. Sunday school functions after the Holy Qurbana with prayer and a devotional song, with classes from kindergarten to year X, where our children are taught to live and learn in our God. To inculcate religious beliefs and encourage children’s participation and to develop congregational community fellowship feeling in them, various activities like picture coloring for kindergarten, prayer song, sports and games, elocution, devotionals songs, Bible spotting, Bible quiz, singing competition are programmed and conducted regularly.

St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Youth Association
		The Youth of St Mary’s Jacobite Church, though a small group has been active in the development of the church and in organising a lot of social activities. The first meeting of the youth was held in October 2006, where members decided the age group and leaders for the Youth movement. Subsequent meetings dealt with the organisation of the group and activities it could take part in. One of the first activities the youth took active part in was the Food Fair organised by the Women of the church. The youth members helped in organising the stalls, catering and also advertising on the day. The youth movement also organised the Christmas programs in the church and also helped organise the Sunday school programs. In 2009 the movement fully coordinated and organised the Church picnic.

Martho Mariam Samajam
		A get together of womenfolk in Christ. The movement swung into action with the Food Fair of 2006. The ladies of the church always take keen interest in the day-to-day running of the church.

Prayer Meeting
		Held at the members' residences where we pray and sing hymns to God, in concert.

		Forthcoming Prayer Meetings
		31^st July 2010, Saturday 4:30pm at the residence of Mr. Alias Mathai and Thanki Alias Address: 23 Oatlands Court WATTLE GROVE NSW 2173