St Paraskevi Community Mission - Blacktown

21/05/2026

We’ve still been hard at work through our St Paraskevi Community Mission - Blacktown initiatives.

- On 14/5/2026: our team continued serving at Alpha Park as part of the FEEDING PROGRAM, sharing food, groceries, and support with members of the wider community through compassion and care.

- On 18/5/2026: was our next edition of the MISSION KITCHEN, bringing people together over warm home-cooked meals (Γεμιστά), fellowship, and parea in a beautiful spirit of service, take it from me - yummmmmm.

We are grateful to everyone who helped prepare meals, pack groceries, donate items, and support these initiatives. Your generosity continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many.

04/05/2026

Did you miss us? We are still here and working very hard.

It has been a big and truly blessed month of April for the St Paraskevi Community Mission – Blacktown.

We gathered once again for our Mission Kitchen, our new monthly initiative supporting those in our parish community who may be unable to prepare meals for themselves — while also creating a space for fellowship and parea over a warm, home-cooked meal. It continues to be a beautiful and moving expression of care within our community. If you, or someone you know, would benefit from a home-cooked meal, please know that this initiative is here for you. We warmly invite you to join us in the Cultural House as we gather in a spirit of fellowship and service, offering a small but meaningful act of love and support to those in need.

Our Feeding Program also continued at Alpha Park, Blacktown, as we serve the wider community with compassion, dignity, and love through this important outreach.

We are also grateful to those who assisted in preparing and distributing grocery bags to individuals and families supported through our mission initiatives.

We are truly overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way — from preparing meals, packing and distributing goods, to donating food, clothing, and essential items.

Your generosity and dedication are a blessing to so many.

May God grant you and your families many blessings.

19/03/2026

It’s was a big and truly blessed week last week for the St Paraskevi Community Mission - Blacktown.

On Monday, we held our second Mission Kitchen, supporting parishioners who are unable to prepare meals for themselves — whether due to illness, injury, age, or challenging circumstances — while also welcoming those who wish to come together for parea over a home-cooked meal. It has been incredibly moving to see this ministry come to life within our community

On Thursday, 12th March 2026, our Feeding Program was back at Alpha Park in Blacktown. It was a joy to continue to serve the wider community with compassion, dignity, and care as we begin another year of outreach.

And finally, we are grateful to those who assisted in packing grocery bags and distributing them to those supported through our mission initiatives.

We are truly overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you to everyone who has contributed — those packing grocery bags, collecting supplies, cooking meals for the Mission Kitchen, serving at Alpha Park, and donating meals, cakes, drinks, fruit, clothing, and groceries.

Your generosity, love, and hard work are a blessing to so many.

May God grant you and your families many blessings.

16/03/2026

Reminder: Tonight is the Mission Kitchen in the Cultural House of our Parish and Community. All are welcome.

🌟 Introducing - MISSION KITCHEN! 🌟

We are excited to launch a new initiative in 2026, through the St Paraskevi Community Mission, dedicated to supporting our elderly community with home-cooked Greek meals.

We’re looking for caring and committed volunteers to help cook, serve, and support this beautiful outreach once a month on Monday evening, held inside the Cultural House of our parish and community.

If you can spare even an hour, you can make a real difference.
📅 Commencing Monday 16th February
📧 [email protected]
📞 Susie – 0439 664 521

Details are in the flyer. Join our 2026 roster and be part of something meaningful.

10/03/2026

MISSION KITCHEN returns this Monday, 16 March 2026

Our Mission Kitchen resumes this Monday, offering a warm meal and a caring presence to members of our parish and community who may no longer be able to prepare meals for themselves — whether due to illness, injury, difficult circumstances, or simply the challenges that can come with age.

If you, or someone you know, would benefit from a home-cooked meal, please know that this initiative is here for you.

Join us in the Cultural House this evening as we gather in a spirit of fellowship and service, offering a small but meaningful act of love and support to those in need.

This weeks menu: Fasolada

All are welcome.

🌟 Introducing - MISSION KITCHEN! 🌟

We are excited to launch a new initiative in 2026, through the St Paraskevi Community Mission, dedicated to supporting our elderly community with home-cooked Greek meals.

We’re looking for caring and committed volunteers to help cook, serve, and support this beautiful outreach once a month on Monday evening, held inside the Cultural House of our parish and community.

If you can spare even an hour, you can make a real difference.
📅 Commencing Monday 16th February
📧 [email protected]
📞 Susie – 0439 664 521

Details are in the flyer. Join our 2026 roster and be part of something meaningful.

19/02/2026

It’s been a big week for the St Paraskevi Community Mission - Blacktown.

On Monday, we officially launched our MISSION KITCHEN, supporting members of our community who may no longer be able to prepare meals for themselves — whether due to illness, injury, challenging circumstances, or simply the needs of our elderly.

On Thursday, our FEEDING PROGRAM recommenced at Alpha Park in Blacktown. It was wonderful to begin again in 2026 and to continue proactively serving the wider Blacktown community with compassion and care.

A heartfelt thank you to all our dedicated volunteers who generously gave their time and love to support our mission initiatives.

16/02/2026

Tonight we launch our very first MISSION KITCHEN.

This initiative is for anyone in our community who may no longer be able to prepare meals for themselves — whether due to illness, injury, or difficult circumstances or even the elderly. If you or someone you know would appreciate a warm, home-cooked meal, we are here to help.

Join us in the Cultural House this evening as we begin this small act of care and fellowship for those in need.

St Paraskevi Blacktown / Sts. Paraskevi and Barbara Greek Orthodox Church - Blacktown

🌟 Introducing - MISSION KITCHEN! 🌟

We are excited to launch a new initiative in 2026, through the St Paraskevi Community Mission, dedicated to supporting our elderly community with home-cooked Greek meals.

We’re looking for caring and committed volunteers to help cook, serve, and support this beautiful outreach once a month on Monday evening, held inside the Cultural House of our parish and community.

If you can spare even an hour, you can make a real difference.
📅 Commencing Monday 16th February
📧 [email protected]
📞 Susie – 0439 664 521

Details are in the flyer. Join our 2026 roster and be part of something meaningful.

29/01/2026

We’re back for 2026 and excited for the year ahead. This year, we will continue our Feeding Program at Alpha Park, our discreet grocery service supporting families in need, and launch a new initiative — the Mission Kitchen.

Exciting times ahead for the St Paraskevi Community Mission - Blacktown. Please reach out if you would like to support or get involved in any way.

Sts. Paraskevi and Barbara Greek Orthodox Church - Blacktown / St Paraskevi Blacktown

21/12/2025

🌟 Introducing - MISSION KITCHEN! 🌟

We are excited to launch a new initiative in 2026, through the St Paraskevi Community Mission, dedicated to supporting our elderly community with home-cooked Greek meals.

We’re looking for caring and committed volunteers to help cook, serve, and support this beautiful outreach once a month on Monday evening, held inside the Cultural House of our parish and community.

If you can spare even an hour, you can make a real difference.
📅 Commencing Monday 16th February
📧 [email protected]
📞 Susie – 0439 664 521

Details are in the flyer. Join our 2026 roster and be part of something meaningful.

18/12/2025

🌟 2025 – Mission Complete! 🌟

Today we wrapped up our final BLACKTOWN FEEDING PROGRAM of the year, and what a beautiful afternoon it was! Despite the 38°C heat, our incredible team showed up with heart, hustle, and smiles - serving with compassion and dedication every step of the way.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing donors whose generosity helped make today a success:
- Pelopidas Catering – meals and water
- Athina T – delicious cakes
- Athanasia P – fresh fruit and soft drinks

Your kindness and support mean the world to all those we serve. Every meal shared, every drink offered, and every smile sparked hope and comfort.

To our phenomenal volunteers - both today and to all who have contributed throughout the year - you are the heart of this mission. Thank you for giving your time, energy, and spirit - rain, hail, or shine. We couldn’t have done it without you.

As we close out 2025, we wish everyone a Blessed Christmas filled with peace, joy, and love. 🎄

01/12/2025

Please be advised that the final BLACKTOWN FEEDING PROGRAM for 2026, at Alpha Park - Blacktown, will take place on Thursday, 18th December from 5:00 p.m.

If you know anyone who may need some extra support before Christmas, please let them know — everyone is welcome.