one of my favourites

The bells were a fantastic addition to our Paschal weekend.

St. Tikhon & 'STAS'

Hello there friends,

Glory to Jesus Christ!
It's Matthew from St. Herman's sister parish in Edmonton. You will all probably hear this letter read this weekend (posted below - click on image for a larger view) from our beloved Archbishop SERAPHIM. It is a call to remember and seek the prayers of St. Tikhon, whose feast day is next Tuesday, April 7th. St. Tikhon was the Bishop for all Orthodox Christians in North America from 1898 until 1907. There are a few elders in our parish whose parents remembered him!

If you are able, please consider joining the St. Tikhon Archdiocesan Stewards. This voluntary program provides an opportunity for people to give 'above and beyond' their local giving to support the work of the Church across Canada. Many of you know well Deacon Gregory Scratch and his family, who attended St. Herman's in Langley for several years. Father Deacon Gregory is leading this program with great enthusiasm and vision. Already, "STAS" is funding the work of Vladyka SERAPHIM's Episcopal Secretary, Protodeacon Nazari. The Archbishop says that since Protodeacon Nazari has come on board, his desk no longer resembles the rocky mountains - it's more like Saskatchewan!

If you are not yet able to faithfully support your local community, then, as a Christian, that comes first. If however, you are able to make a small, regular gift, then please pray and consider becoming a St. Tikhon Archdiocesan Steward.

Okay, here ends the commercial.

With love in the Lord

- Matthew

time for another:

About forgiveness, according to the Martyr Polycarp

Excellent article here from the dce.


http://dce.oca.org/assets/templates/bulletin.cfm?id=6

Ezekiel Frank Veli Pasivirta

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Originally uploaded by pasivirta

There are more pictures and another video I think on flickr if you click the link.
Thank you for your prayers, mom and baby are well.
Zeke hopes to meet you all soon! as long as he isn't tired, like in this shot.

Pasivirta's have a Son!

Born just after midnight Feb. 12

Ezekiel Frank Viel Pasivirta

Mom and son (and Dad) reportedlly doing well.

Watch for more updates on the All Saints blog.

Canadian Journal of Orthodox Christianity

Thought you all might like to know the new issue of the journal from St. Arseny Institute is now online. There are two articles from our new Metropolitan, and a really amazing piece from John Hadjnicolaou of Montreal about the 'secret path' of an Orthodox First Nations chief!

http://www.cjoc.ca/Winter2009.htm

January 2009

6 word story contest:

Nolan and the library...

More pics from today...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amylanteigne/sets/72157613249896272/

Just when you thought it was cold at OUR Theophany....

Pics of Theophany last weekend in Whitehorse YK from Mat. Anna B.

Theophany 2009

theophany 2009

hardcore

Under the direction of Fr. Lawrence I took a drive out to Derby Reach and the roads are totally accessible and the parking lot has been cleared.  So, it is all systems go as long as we don't have another weird weather system appear to thwart our plans.  Dress warmly and have appropriate footwear.  We will have our Blessing of the Waters tomorrow.

Theophany in Victoria...

fall 2006

Christmas Morning @ St.Hermans

winter@st.hermans 2007

(slower & quieter slideshow here on my flickr)

a far from ordinary sunday

some of these pictures flash by pretty quickly, so HERE is a link to the flickr set, and a slower (and more silent) slideshow.

Pascha 2008