June 2008 Newsletter Items

While Fr. Lawrence is away June 21-28,
for all pastoral emergencies please contact

Dn. Kurt Jordan 604-824-1214

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DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE for Spring 2008

Thank you Muryn J for doing the latest edition. There are a few hard copies in the narthex, but if you would prefer it in electronic format, please contact Muryn at sthermans.directory@gmail.com

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DIAKONIA PROJECT —ST. ARSENY CAMP

The gift of giving…….

Diakonia is now accepting donations to help send some of our kids in need of financial assistance to this year’s camp.

Please see Maria C. or Teresa H.

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JUNE SPECIAL EVENTS


Wed. June 4– 7.00 pm – Vesperal Liturgy for Ascension

Sunday June 15 PENTECOST: following the festal liturgy & lunch, we will have Kneeling Prayers at 1 pm

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RUMOURS ABOUND of HOCKEY!

The Island Sticks have issued a challenge for
Mon. June 30th
Watch Spruce Island for confirmation…..

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Fasting in June

We return to Wednesday & Friday fasts after Ascension Day.— June 6, 11 and 13

The week after Pentecost, June 15, is FAST FREE

The APOSTLES’ FAST runs from Mon June 23 to Sat. Jun 28 inclusive.

Wine & oil are allowed Tues. & Thurs., Fish is allowed Saturday.

The Apostles’ feast is on Sunday Jun 29.

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The Vestment Guild of St. Tabitha

A number of people have banded together at St. Herman's under the protection St. Tabitha (see Acts 9:39), the patroness of seamstresses, to be the new Vestment Guild. Their task is to sew, repair and clean the vestments used in divine worship, and we are delighted they have undertaken this good work. Anyone interested in helping, please see Theresia L.

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A Gentle Reminder

Please remember not to wear lipstick or lip balm to church, as this harms the icons when they are venerated. (Consider the abstinence a part of the fasting!) Also, in the warm weather we are reminded our Bishop's direction that shorts and skirts be no shorter than knee length, for the sake of modesty