Kogarah Parish secures $20,000 grant for ‘much needed’ upgrade

The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of the Resurrection of Christ, Our Lady of Myrtles, and St Elesa of Kythira in Kogarah has expressed gratitude for the funding it received from the NSW government.

(L) A collaborative Chocolate Easter Drive was conducted by the Kogarah Philoptochos along with other parishes - (R) Parisch representatives with Mark Coure MP Source: Facebook/Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah

The $20,000 grant will be used towards replacing the church front doors.

The project has been flagged as a ‘much needed’ upgrade but also believed to further enhance the aesthetics of the precinct.

In a post on their Facebook page, parish representatives paid thanks in particular to Mark Coure MP for supporting the committee in securing the funding.

The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah has been running a series of philanthropic initiatives, including the distribution of homemade meals to locals in need.

Their most recent project was a collaborative Chocolate Easter Drive, organised by the Ladies Auxiliary along with the following parishes:

• Greek Orthodox Cathedral of The Annunciation of Our Lady, Redfern
• St Sophia & Three Daughters Greek Orthodox Church
• Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Belmore and District "All Saints"
• Greek Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas, Marrickville, NSW
• Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church Liverpool
• Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Newtown, NSW

The response was reportedly overwhelming, with many contributing generously ensuring that the most vulnerable of the community in shelters, homes, refuges and parks received their Easter chocolates.