Šv. Mišios (Mass) by Father Juozas Deveikis
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Saturday 20th June - 12.00pm Mass will be celebrated by Fr Juozas Deveikis from Melbourne at the premises of St Joachim’s Church, Lidcombe.
SUNDAY 07 JUNE - Lunch
12:00PM - Lunch
Please see menu below for the June 7th lunch, which falls during the King’s Birthday long weekend. Chef Aivaras will be away for the weekend, hence there will be no cepelinai or balandeliai on the menu. However, we will have Aušra’s delicious kibinai (meat pastries - pork or chicken & mushroom) on the menu as well as kugelis, koldunai and something new - a Baltic style fish soup which will be offered as a main course.
Courtesy bus from Sodyba 10.45am/Bankstown Sports 11.15am to Strathfield; Return pick-up 2.30pm. Cost $5.
To assist with catering and to avoid disappointment, please book your meal choice in advance by email to
SUNDAY 14 JUNE - BALTIC DEPORTATIONS COMMEMORATION
2.00PM - Main Hall, Latvian House, Strathfield.
Organised by the Joint Baltic Committee NSW.
Refreshments by Latvian Women's Association will be available for sale from the cafe from 12.00pm.
If you have a national costume, please consider wearing it on this occasion, so that the Lithuanian profile is more visible amongst our Baltic neighbours, who will have large cultural groups and supporters in national dress. 🇱🇹
Also, it will be an opportunity to farewell the Lithuanian Ambassador, who will be attending, prior to the completion of his posting and his permanent return to Lithuania.
Courtesy bus from Sodyba 12.30pm / Bankstown Sports 1.00pm to Strathfield; Return pick-up 4.00pm. Cost $5.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY 20-21 JUNE - JONINĖS
This year, for the first time, the event will be a collaboration of the 3 Baltic communities - "Three Nations, One Fire”.
It will be held off-site and there will also be the option of overnighting. Registration and information from the Sydney Lithuanian Community (ALBS). Below is some information taken from the ALBS Facebook page.
🔥 Joninės | Jāņi | Jaanipäev – “Three Nations, One Fire” 🔥
Join us for a unique celebration of Lithuanian, Latvian, and Estonian traditions! While it’s midwinter here in Australia, we’ll bring the warmth, magic, and spirit of Midsummer together around one fire.
📅 Date: 20–21 June
📍Location: Baden-Powell Scout Centre, Pennant Hills Scout Camp, Orchard St, Pennant Hills NSW 2120, Australia
✨ Event Highlights:
- Celebrate Joninės (Lithuanian) | Jāņi (Latvian) | Jaanipäev (Estonian) traditions
- Outdoor activities, music, and games
- Overnight stay option for those who want to fully enjoy the experience
📌 Registration and full program coming soon!
For now, save the date and get ready to light the fire of friendship across three nations!
(Courtesy bus has not been booked for this event.)
Šakotis Cakes
There is a young couple, Greta & Saulius Stankevicius who is making these cakes in Sydney. Click here to view poster. You may order directly with Greta or through the club. 2 week's notice is required.
Lunch Pre-Payments
To avoid the queues when ordering and paying for meals at Sunday lunch, you may choose to pre-pay in advance to the Club’s ANZ bank account:
Sydney Lithuanian Club Ltd
BSB: 012-226
A/c No: 4845 30752
Please use your name as reference.
These payments are FULLY REFUNDABLE in the event of cancellation.
To assist with catering please book your meal choice in advance by email to