Perth: Saint Nektarios Parish fundraiser brings community together

The Parish of Saint Nektarios in the Holy Diocese of Perth welcomed parishioners, clergy, distinguished guests and friends on Sunday, 9 August, for its August Fundraiser, held in support of the continuing development of the parish and, in particular, the installation of a new sound system for the church.

The day commenced with the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, officiated by His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Perth, and was followed by a fellowship luncheon held at the neighbouring St Basil’s Conference Centre.

Among those in attendance were Mrs Eleni Georgopoulou, Consul of Greece in Perth, accompanied by her husband, Mr Kyriakos Tsoulis; Mr Theo Gakelos, Board Member of St Basil’s Aged Care WA; members of the clergy; parish representatives; and members of the wider community.

During the luncheon, the parish also remembered with affection the late Joseph Wentzel, a dedicated member of the Parish Committee who had generously offered his time and service to Saint Nektarios. Those present observed a minute of silence in his memory.

A particular focus of the fundraiser was the parish’s plan to install a modern sound system within the church. The proposed upgrade will help ensure that…