ST. VINCENT OF LERINS
ORTHODOX CHURCH
The Week of
Aug. 25-Sept 1, 2013 at a Glance:
Sat Aug. 24: 7 PM Great Vespers-Fr. Michael Gillis –
celebrant
Sun Aug.25: 9AM Orthros & 10 AM Divine Liturgy the
Concelebrants will be Fr. Michael and Fr. Ron Poweroznik
Fri. Aug.30th: Strict Fast ‘Beheading of St. John the Baptist’
Sat. Aug.31st :7 PM - Great Vespers
Sunday Sept 1st - 9 AM - Orthros
10 AM- Divine Liturgy
Fr. Bernard will be away until September 29th
In an emergency he can be reached on his cell phone number
"… encourage the people to come to Orthros from the very beginning.
In the Six Psalms of Orthros we find all the Christian advice, wisdom
and morality. We cannot come to the Divine Liturgy and receive the
Holy Communion without preparation. Orthros is about how to
prepare for the Divine Liturgy." Thought for the Day - His Eminence
bishop Joseph
Announcements etc.
1. Messiah’s Mansion–is coming to Saskatoon
– see poster on Bulletin Board. This will help you
to understand the Old Testament Tabernacle (Pre-Read Exodus
Chapters 25-29ff) and the connection to our Church temples today.
See info sheet on bulletin board. A St. Vincent and guests Group
tour will begin @ about 2 PM on Sunday September 1st after
coffee hour. Please prepare to be part of the tour. You are invited
to the Funks after the tour, for coffee and a discussion regarding
what you saw.
2. Please note: The Green Bin on the north side of the church is
strictly for Leaves & Grass. The blue bin is strictly for recycled material.
3. Please Note: The new Parish Council & Department Head
positions are in effect as of September 1, 2013. Fr. Bernard would
like to meet with each of the department heads during the month
of August to discuss the vision for the department for the year
2013-14. Please contact him ASAP
4. Fr. Bernard & Pres. Linda will be gone on
holidays from Aug 21-30th. Presvytera Linda will
stay in Calgary for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
training which will take place from August 30-Sept 2. Fr.
Bernard, however will be home by August 29th, God willing.
5. There will be no services during the week for the rest of the
month of August contrary to what you see on the August
calendar.
St. Gregory of Nyssa understands that the way to
divine knowledge is purity of body and soul.
He who is going to ascend must be, as far as it is
possible, pure and spotless, both in body and soul.
-Hierotheos Vlakos
The pure in heart will see God. – the beatitudes
The humble person does not criticize anyone except
himself, because he knows that he does not have any
appointment to judge and censure others."
-- Father Philotheos Zervakos
"Each parish is like a gateway to the Kingdom of
Heaven. Do you desire an eternal life in Paradise? Then
the road naturally leads to the Church."
-- His Eminence, Archbishop JOSEPH
Looking Ahead:
1. 100 year Anniversary for Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
(OCA) in Moose Jaw. See poster on bulletin board for
details.
2. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training in Calgary Aug
30-Sept 2. Presbytera Linda, Sara Stobbe and Daria
Michayluk will be attending this training. May God bless
you all travelling mercies and a Good training.
3. New for the New Church year: Beginning some time in
the middle of September, there will be a ‘Reading/
Discussion’ Adult Class available on Saturday nights from
approximately 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM in the basement of the
church. As well, this year, God-willing, Fr. Bernard will
provide a similar class in the Borden area on a night mutually
suitable to the families there.
"As you come together in love for one another, you
will draw in many other people seeking after the
love with which you have been so richly blessed."
-- His Eminence, Archbishop JOSEPH