St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church
from the July 2007 newsletter
Introducing St. Arseny
Many of us know that our B.C. church camp is named after “St. Arseny”, but perhaps fewer of us know who this wonderful saint is. Like all true saints, he is worth getting to know!
St. Arseny was born in the mid-nineteenth century in south Russia, and came to the new world in 1902 as part of the American Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Mission (later called “the Metropolia”, because it was headed by a Metropolitan, and later still in 1970 “the Orthodox Church in America”). He worked as a tireless missionary in the northeastern United States, and then in Winnipeg. He helped found St. Tikhon’s monastery and orphanage in Pennsylvania, and after his “retirement” also founded there the Pastoral School for priests that later became St. Tikhon’s Seminary. He was consecrated as bishop for Canada, and because of his gifted preaching he was popularly known as “the Canadian Chrysostom”. He died in 1945 and was buried on the grounds of the monastery he helped to found and where he spent his last years.
As in the case of many saints (such as our own St. Herman of Alaska), St. Arseny was known by the people to be a saint and is being venerated as such even before his official glorification/ canonization. That is why our own Archbishop Seraphim allowed both our B.C. Church camp and the still emerging academic institute in Winnipeg to be named for St. Arseny. That is also why Vladika asked me some time ago to produce a liturgical service for St. Arseny (i.e. the official hymns for Great Vespers, Matins and the Liturgy), and just recently blessed my writing of an Akathist to him.
I would urge you all to get to know St. Arseny, asking for his prayers and relying on his love. You can read of his Life on the website of the Saint Arseny Institute—just find http://www.saintarseny.ca/, then find the “History” section, then the “Saint Arseny” section.
We in Canada have a special and precious connection with Saint Arseny of Winnipeg. He is one of ours, as well as being one of God’s. Let us trust in God’s care and in Saint Arseny’s intercession.
Holy Arseny of Winnipeg, pray to God for us!
Yours in the Lord,
Fr. Lawrence
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DEANERY CAMP COUNTDOWN ! !
As this newsletter goes to press, the Victoria fundraiser (and hockey match) will be taking place.
This year’s camp will run Thurs. August 23- Tues. August 28
The location will be Seven Springs, at Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island.
Contact Dn. Kurt dnkurt at saintherman dot org
with any questions.
Potential Staffers and Campers are encouraged to go to http://www.starsenycamp.ca/
and register... TODAY!
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July Events
July 16-27 Father Lawrence will be away at Clergy Synaxis/Archdiocesan Assembly in Ottawa, followed by a short family vacation in Toronto. Services will continue in his absence with reader’s vespers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Sunday liturgy July 22 will be served by guest (really a family member returning for a visit!) Fr. Richard Rene from St. Peter the Aleut Calgary, with sermon by Dn. Kurt.
July 16-20 Dn. Kurt is also in Ottawa. In case of an emergency requiring a priest during that time, please call Fr. Michael Gillis 604-856-5172. For all other needs relating to the church, contact any parish council member.
July 28 Kai & Theresia are hosting their second annual Barbecue for the parish. Details to be posted.
FASTING RULES JULY 2007
The usual Wednesday and Friday fasts include abstaining from meat, fish, eggs and dairy, wine (all alcohol) and olive oil.
Fish, wine & oil are permitted the following days:
Friday, July 20th Prophet Elijah
Friday, July 27th Great Martyr Panteleimon
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Coming up in the fall:
Calgary women’s retreat Sept 21-23
For info & registration forms see Mat. Donna
Next youth event
Get out your wands, your Invisibility Cloaks, tap the map and say "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good", cause we're going to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! This event is for both junior and senior muggles. Date to be determined. We'll also be needing a couple of volunteer drivers to get us all to the theatre. Please contact Dave or Magdalen for details.
Magdalen F 778-898-0013
or Dave P 778-888-4717
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MANY YEARS to:
Meike & Peter who were married recently
Kallista Rak who graduated from High School
++++++++++++++++++++++
Pray for our catechumens:
Andrew Friesen
Lindsey Friesen
Dylan Falk
Ryan Bishop
Robyn Bishop
Meike Hall
Peter Hall
Pray for expectant mothers:
Monica Olteanu
Mat. Jenny Hainsworth
Many of us know that our B.C. church camp is named after “St. Arseny”, but perhaps fewer of us know who this wonderful saint is. Like all true saints, he is worth getting to know!
St. Arseny was born in the mid-nineteenth century in south Russia, and came to the new world in 1902 as part of the American Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Mission (later called “the Metropolia”, because it was headed by a Metropolitan, and later still in 1970 “the Orthodox Church in America”). He worked as a tireless missionary in the northeastern United States, and then in Winnipeg. He helped found St. Tikhon’s monastery and orphanage in Pennsylvania, and after his “retirement” also founded there the Pastoral School for priests that later became St. Tikhon’s Seminary. He was consecrated as bishop for Canada, and because of his gifted preaching he was popularly known as “the Canadian Chrysostom”. He died in 1945 and was buried on the grounds of the monastery he helped to found and where he spent his last years.
As in the case of many saints (such as our own St. Herman of Alaska), St. Arseny was known by the people to be a saint and is being venerated as such even before his official glorification/ canonization. That is why our own Archbishop Seraphim allowed both our B.C. Church camp and the still emerging academic institute in Winnipeg to be named for St. Arseny. That is also why Vladika asked me some time ago to produce a liturgical service for St. Arseny (i.e. the official hymns for Great Vespers, Matins and the Liturgy), and just recently blessed my writing of an Akathist to him.
I would urge you all to get to know St. Arseny, asking for his prayers and relying on his love. You can read of his Life on the website of the Saint Arseny Institute—just find http://www.saintarseny.ca/, then find the “History” section, then the “Saint Arseny” section.
We in Canada have a special and precious connection with Saint Arseny of Winnipeg. He is one of ours, as well as being one of God’s. Let us trust in God’s care and in Saint Arseny’s intercession.
Holy Arseny of Winnipeg, pray to God for us!
Yours in the Lord,
Fr. Lawrence
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DEANERY CAMP COUNTDOWN ! !
As this newsletter goes to press, the Victoria fundraiser (and hockey match) will be taking place.
This year’s camp will run Thurs. August 23- Tues. August 28
The location will be Seven Springs, at Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island.
Contact Dn. Kurt dnkurt at saintherman dot org
with any questions.
Potential Staffers and Campers are encouraged to go to http://www.starsenycamp.ca/
and register... TODAY!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
July Events
July 16-27 Father Lawrence will be away at Clergy Synaxis/Archdiocesan Assembly in Ottawa, followed by a short family vacation in Toronto. Services will continue in his absence with reader’s vespers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Sunday liturgy July 22 will be served by guest (really a family member returning for a visit!) Fr. Richard Rene from St. Peter the Aleut Calgary, with sermon by Dn. Kurt.
July 16-20 Dn. Kurt is also in Ottawa. In case of an emergency requiring a priest during that time, please call Fr. Michael Gillis 604-856-5172. For all other needs relating to the church, contact any parish council member.
July 28 Kai & Theresia are hosting their second annual Barbecue for the parish. Details to be posted.
FASTING RULES JULY 2007
The usual Wednesday and Friday fasts include abstaining from meat, fish, eggs and dairy, wine (all alcohol) and olive oil.
Fish, wine & oil are permitted the following days:
Friday, July 20th Prophet Elijah
Friday, July 27th Great Martyr Panteleimon
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Coming up in the fall:
Calgary women’s retreat Sept 21-23
For info & registration forms see Mat. Donna
Next youth event
Get out your wands, your Invisibility Cloaks, tap the map and say "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good", cause we're going to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! This event is for both junior and senior muggles. Date to be determined. We'll also be needing a couple of volunteer drivers to get us all to the theatre. Please contact Dave or Magdalen for details.
Magdalen F 778-898-0013
or Dave P 778-888-4717
-------------------------------
MANY YEARS to:
Meike & Peter who were married recently
Kallista Rak who graduated from High School
++++++++++++++++++++++
Pray for our catechumens:
Andrew Friesen
Lindsey Friesen
Dylan Falk
Ryan Bishop
Robyn Bishop
Meike Hall
Peter Hall
Pray for expectant mothers:
Monica Olteanu
Mat. Jenny Hainsworth
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