Sign up now for camp!

Now is the time to take the plunge!

Send a camper:
Want to send a camper to camp?  Whether it is your own child, a child you know and love, or you just want to send a child in need,  please register your camper or send in a donation today!  Camp is less than 4 weeks away, and we'd like to know who's coming right away.

Volunteer:
A number of people have spoken to us about wanting to come help at camp.  If you are planning to come to camp as a volunteer, please visit www.allsaintscamp.ca to register right away and follow the instructions for application.  We cannot begin your registration process or confirm your position until you have completed this form.  Thanks!

We still need a lifeguard, a cook, and some more counsellors to sign up!

For questions, or more information about camp or donations, please email director {at} allsaintscamp {dot} ca .

Can't wait to see you then!

Biss

Camp is Coming Soon!

All Saints of North America Orthodox Youth Camp 

Camp is scheduled for July 8-13, 2014, and we are still in need of campers, staff volunteers, prayer support, and donors.  

Camp is an excellent opportunity for Orthodox youth to learn more about their faith, get to see other normal people living in "their world" too, and have a ton of fun.

Camper registration is discounted $30 for those who sign up by the end of May.  

Any questions can be directed to director@allsaintscamp.ca.

More info can also be found on 

the camp website.  

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Steenburgh House Blessing/House Warming

Hello all. You are invited to an open house to help warm our new home in Chilliwack on Sat Jan 25 from 1:30 to 5:30(ish). There will be a house blessing first thing at 1:30 followed by festivities. We will be providing food and drinks, including haggis in honour of Robby Burns day.

An RSVP is appreciated so we have an idea of numbers (but we won't turn you away at the door if you don't). While we will be providing drinks, feel free to bring something along if you have particular taste.

For more details (e.g. address and phone number) please e-mail me at Daniel.Steenburgh[at]gmail.com.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Dan, Lisa, and Sammy.

Theophany Party 2014

Hey folks!

I know we should've had something up here earlier, but this is just a reminder that we will be hosting our second annual (and last before we move) Theophany open house after the blessing of the Fraser River this coming Sunday!  I've spoken with Father Lawrence, and barring disaster, the party will now include our house blessing.  All are welcome (though we do humbly remind parents that our apartment, sadly, lacks a space where kids can be left unsupervised) and everyone's invited to bring what food or drinks they can share.  If you need directions or haven't been to our home, don't hesitate to call or email either Andrew or me; all our information is up to date in the parish directory - but make sure you get the right Friesens!  Hope you all stop by!

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.

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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