Help with moving

Hello all. The Steenburghs are moving to Chilliwack later this month and hoping to get some help. We've set our moving date for Saturday Dec 28. I know it is a busy time for people, so we'd appreciate whatever help we can get. If you are able to join us, please e-mail me at Daniel.Steenburgh[at]gmail.com (replacing the [at] with @).

Thanks!
Dan

Prosphora Workshop * EVENT CANCELLED *

* * * THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED * * * 
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Hello St. Hermanites.

As some of you may have heard in church last Sunday, we had hoped to hold a Prosphora making workshop at the church this Saturday, October 19 from 12:00 - 3:30ish.

Unfortunately, there has not been a lot of feedback which makes it incredibly difficult to prepare, aside from a number of members who are interested identifying they are otherwise engaged that day.

That said, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know before Saturday if you will be attending so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Otherwise the event will have to be cancelled.

Thank you for your consideration
Meike-Macrina

* contact details are in the directory *

Pumpkin Party 2013, and a Toast to Andrew

I'm very sorry for those of you whose emails we missed - I know there are a lot of you!  

In case you haven't heard, my wonderful husband has at last completed his apprenticeship in joinery!  To celebrate this feat of skill (and also the cosying-up of the seasons), we're hosting our second annual Pumpkin Party.  So, consider this your invitation to the most splendid squash-themed fête of the year!  

Where: 7650 232nd Street, in the apartment above the garage of the white house

When: Friday, November 1 from 6:00 or so until people leave

What: a pumpkin-themed potluck free-for-all and autumnal beverage spectacular

As for what to bring, we have only one rule: NO PUMPKIN PIE!  (And don't you dare think you can get away with pumpkin tarts; we all know those are just miniature pies.) Try something new, and hey, bring something savoury if you can - or, if nothing else, there's always pumpkin beer around this time of year!  

Tell your friends!  And please do bring the kids (come while the sun is up and they can meet our duckies!); however, do be aware that no kids live in our apartment, so while we'll prepare to the best of our abilities, we don't really have a space where little ones can be left to their own devices.  We will have a big pot of Andrew's famous pumpkin soup on the stove, and there will be some tasty drinks provided; beyond that, we're counting on you all to help fill out the table with the bounty of the season!  So come on out to our little country home, raise a glass for my Journeyman Cabinetmaker husband, and get in some wine and cheese before the fasting season sets in.  

Kindly do let us know if you can make it.  We hope you can!

All the best, 

Erin (and Andrew)

P.S. - for those intending to imbibe freely, we're happy to open up our floor and our little couch for the night.  That said, it may be wise to toss a sleeping bag or a blanket and pillow in the back of the car if you think you may be staying.  

VESPERS Wed. Sept. 11th cancelled!

WEDNESDAY SEPT. 11TH vespers cancelled at St Herman's 

....due to the falling asleep  in the Lord of Fr. Dn. Gregory's godmother, we have CANCELLED this Wednesday's vespers to enable those who are able to instead attend the 


panikhida at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Vancouver at 7PM


The funeral service will be held at Holy Resurrection on THURSDAY at 10 AM

Your prayers are appreciated. 

Baby Shower - for Ruben Edward Basil Gree

From Lora-Lynne:

Come and celebrate the birth of another Green baby! The party will be in the common room at my complex (5163 - 203 Street - Langley), after church (so around 12:00-ish).  Please bring food to share.

There is a playground for the kids, but it's not completely fenced off so parents will still need to keep an eye on their kids. Parking is on the road or in the parking lot across the street from the complex. 



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There are a few things that they still need. I will be collecting for a group gift (a rain cover for their stroller. It must be very specific so it fits properly) so if you want to contribute to that see me on Sunday. They also need a place to put the baby cloths. A tall narrow dress would be good.They don't have room for a wide one.

wedding

Bridal Shower!

Hello Ladies of St. Herman's and attached community!

You are cordially invited to attend....

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There will be a poster at church as well - on the bulletin board - if you are having difficulty pulling up the shower details from here.

Hope to see you there as we celebrate the commencement of a new life for Miss (soon to be Mrs!!) Kelsy.

Yours,
Robyn & Meike-Macrina

Saturday July 20th Annual Parish BBQ

You are cordially invited to

The 9^th Annual

St. Herman’s Ryder Lake BBQ

 Saturday July 20^th, 2013 from 13:00hrs to 18:00hrs (Vespers @ 17:00hrs)

At the home of Theresia and Kai Lerche,

49175 Elkview Road, Chilliwack, Phone (604) 858-5421

Food and beverages will be provided. However, if you must, bring your own special brew....!

and if you can, bring your own chair!

Hello again, Parents, Campers, & Camp Supporters,

We are excited to announce that camp is one step closer to getting off the ground this year!

Here's the deal:

The next and last requirement we need to meet for camp to be held this year is that at least 48 campers have to register by SUNDAY, JUNE 16! Currently we have about 27. Donations to fund campers - or just to make sure that camp can go ahead this year - are also gladly accepted.

Here are some of the Workshops to look forward to this year:
Icon Mounting
Creature Discovery
Liturgical Baking
Story Telling
Book Binding
...and more!

Our teen component will likely look a little different than last year, but will be just as fun and enlightening!

Please keep praying for All Saints' Camp, and we will confirm whether it's a go this year by Monday June 17. 

Thanks, 

The All Saints of North America Orthodox Youth Camp Board.

Abbotsford Bible Study tomorrow night at Samulskis'

dinner too!--MatD


Abby bible study tomorrow at 6pm. Most people know where it is but just in case. Thanks!

#46 34250 Hazelwood Ave. Abbotsford

URGENT appeal for Camp volunteers

Note from Muryn re: the BC Deanery Camp:


When the camp cancellation letter went out, there were a number of responses including a plea to rally together and make it work this year. The board met with a number of priests and other individuals to come up with a plan. Father Justin, camp priest, laid out the requirements for camp to move forward:

1. We must have all staffing positions applied for and 

approved and with criminal record checks in progress 

by Sunday, June 9th. 

If we don't, camp will not proceed. 


Here's what we need:
- Cook and kitchen staff (4 people)
- Counselors (age 20+: 8-10 people)
- Junior counselors (age 17-19: 4-6 people)
- Lifeguard (1 person)
- Nurse/first aid (1 person)
- Workshop leaders (2-3 people)

2. We need at least forty campers signed up for camp - or equivalent donations received for any less than that - 

by Sunday, June 16th or camp will not be able to go forward.

We know these deadlines are tight - and the number of people still needed is challenging - but with all the good-will and those who are already stepping forward, we think it is still possible to go ahead with camp and to run it safely and responsibly... if all the above requirements (deadlines and numbers) are met.

So, if any of you feel you can help fulfill Part 1, or know someone who can, please let us know ASAP!

June special events at St. Herman’s

Sat. June 8^th—2 pm Baby Shower for Tyla at Lora-Lynne’s

Wed. June 12^th 6:30 pm Vesperal Liturgy for Ascension

Sat. June 15^th noon Choir Practice

Sun. June 16^th Father’s Day

Sat. June 22^nd 6:30 Litya with Vespers

Sun. June 23^rd Pentecost 1 pm kneeling Vespers

Sat. June 29^th 9 am  Apostle’s Liturgy

Early notice for Annual BBQ July 20th

Early notice to save the date-- this year's 


Ryder Lake BBQ will be on Sat. July 20th. 


Normally this annual event is on the last Saturday in July, but that date will be a wedding this year. 


Vespers on July 20th will be at the BBQ instead of at church. 

More details will be posted later on.

Wednesday vespers CANCELLED for visit of Kursk Root Icon at St. John's Vancouver

This Wednesday May 22nd 

our regular daily 

vespers has been cancelled 

to allow those who wish to attend the 6:30 pm  molieben 

and venerate the wonder-working Kursk Root icon 

http://www.kurskroot.com/kursk_root_icon_home.html

at 

St. John of Shanghai in Vancouver 

http://www.stjohnofshanghai.org

Reader's Vespers Tonight

I know this is short notice and should've been posted here earlier. I'm told there will in fact be a reader's Vespers service at the church tonight at 6:30!

So all of you who have been thinking, golly, my evenings are dull after Holy Week and Pascha - here's your answer!

Lazarus Saturday - Kid's Time!

Thanks you Ryan-Zane for organizing the kids' time for this year's Lazarus Saturday!

Looks like they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves, while learning about a very special celebration.

Welcome Eustace

It has been brought to my attention that I have neglected to make everyone aware of and welcome at the latest Gascoigne event. We are throwing a proper shindig in celebration of the birth of our third child this coming Sunday the 24th at roughly 2pm (ie after liturgy, but we're not fussed if you turn up earlier). As with almost all Gascoigne events EVERYONE IS WELCOME, kiddies, husbands, and crazy relations etc and we will feed you all. It will, however be BYOB, and we will have a selection of non alcoholic drinks as well. Food will be fasting, except for one or two items and if you wish to contribute, more is always welcome, although we will ensure no one goes hungry. This is not a baby shower either so please don't feel obliged to bring anything but your lovely self.

Hope to see you here!

PreSanctified Liturgies this week.

A note about the Presanctified

Dear St. Hermanites,

A couple of items about parts of the Presanctified Liturgy served Wednesday and Friday in Lent.

Much of our liturgy takes the form of dialogue. For instance, in litanies, the priest and/or deacon chant their parts, while the whole church responds 'Lord have mercy.'

Antiphons are another form of dialogue, in which lines are sung alternately between two different groups. In the Presanctified we do this with men singing one line, women singing the next. Which group begins will depend on the mix of choir singers we have on a given night, so listen for the choir to begin. Then all men please sing along with the men's choir, and all women with the women's choir.

Another form of dialogue is verse with refrain. "Let my Prayer Arise" is sung in this fashion. The very beautiful Bortniansky trio is an old favourite in our parish as in many others. In this piece three voices (a trio of singers, as available on a given night) sing the verses while the congregation  and clergy are  kneeling in contemplation. Everyone sings the refrain between the verses.

Don't forget that services begin at SIX pm this year. Please fast from mid-day, and bring some Lenten food to share if you are staying to break your fast afterward.

DIAKONIA CURRENT NEEDS

As mentioned at our annual meeting, a major need for street people right now is for gloves of any kind. Just those little stretchy ones from the dollar store will make a difference.

For the food bank basket, there is a particular need for individually packaged items for single people in need. 

Theophany 2013

Stories before Liturgy

Washing Hands + Blessing

 

Peace to you, man!