From the 2007 October newsletter:

October Special Events
Sun. Oct. 9 Thanksgiving

-- blessing of harvest with holy water after liturgy.


FASTING RULES FOR OCTOBER

Wednesdays & Fridays this month we follow the usual fasts and abstain from meat, fish, dairy, wine and oil.

One exception this month:

Fri. Oct. 26 St. Demetrius Fish, wine, oil allowed.



aaYOUTH EVENT THIS MONTH!aa

OUR ANNUAL VISIT TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH!

For both age groups together
at Alderacres Pumpkin Patch
Sunday October 28
1:00 to 4:00 PM

Please bring along $5-10* for a pumpkin and goodies from the concession. Also bring warm comfy clothes & shoes to change into after liturgy.
*if you have any concerns about the cost, please speak to one of the youth leaders- Magdalen, Syd or Melissa.

DIAKONIA

Diakonia is a new ministry of Saint Herman's, coordinated by Angelina Hawrylyshen and Maria Campbell. It is a ministry to less fortunate people at the local, national and international levels. Our first project is to put together "mercy bags" for homeless adults. We will be collecting donations of brand new, packaged toothpaste, toothbrushes, bars of soap, deodorant/
antiperspirants, socks, disposable razors, shaving cream and treats/ goodies/candies. Please bring these items to church. There will be a big plastic bin labelled and ready to receive them. We will be accepting donations of items for all of October and November. In December, probably around Saint Nicholas Day, we will put together gift bags of the donated items and take them to a homeless shelter.
Our goal is to give 100 bags. For more information about Diakonia, check out our bulletin board in the hall.

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