News and Events

Second Spring Work Bee at Hermitage of the Annunciation

Saturday, June 7, 9:00am Liturgy at the Hermitage of the Annunciation for those who are willing to repeat the “Work Bee” experience, and to spend a quiet Saturday with Fr. Roman & Fr. Cassian.

For transportation arrangements, please contact Ksenia Pycho as soon as possible at ksenia (at) dal (dot) ca, or 444-5080, and let her know also if you are able to contribute anything food-wise (main meal/dessert/fruit, etc).

On the way back in the evening, we will be stopping by Fr. Vladimir’s for tea.

Father Vladimir’s Birthday

Following Liturgy on Sunday, May 25, 2008, we will be celebrating Father Vladimir’s birthday (May 22) during coffee hour. Feel free to bring anything you want to add to the celebration. Soup and a cake have been provided already.

Spring Work Bee at Hermitage of the Annunciation

May 19th (Victoria Day)
Leave Halifax: 8:00am
Return to Halifax: between 6 and 7pm

Please bring vegetarian food for lunch.

The monks have a number of “spring” tasks which need to be done. Please come willing to put in a full day of work on the peaceful grounds of the Hermitage of the Annunciation.

If you are interested in participating, or can lend a car, please contact Reuben (404-7311).

Send-off for Jane Dunnett

Sunday, April 6: Divine Liturgy of St. Basil served by Fr. Roman; Vespers of Annunciation 5:30PM (Readers Service). After the Divine Liturgy there will be a send-off for Jane Dunnett, who is leaving to begin a new job in Toronto on April 12. Any contribution to Coffee Hour would be greatly appreciated (a special cake is being supplied by Cindy).

Lenten Services 2008

All the weeks before Holy Week follow the same pattern: On each Monday, it is the Readers Vespers, each Wednesday it is Presanctified Liturgy, and each Friday, it is Readers Akathist.

Fr.Roman will be serving Presanctified Liturgy on Wednesday, April 2. He will also be serving Divine Liturgy on Sunday, April 6. (Saturday, April 5 will be Readers Vespers.) This will give Fr.Vladimir a Lenten break.

On Friday, April 11, Fr.Vladimir will be doing the full Akathist service. On Saturday, April 12, there will be Divine Liturgy at 10:15 am. There will be a quiet potluck lunch, followed by a talk by Fr.Vladimir. The talk will be followed by a time of silence. Then Fr.Vladimir will give a second talk, again followed by silence. Vespers will follow. Father asks that people sign up for this special Saturday afternoon session. Sunday, April 13 will be the already announced Hours and Liturgy of St.Basil.

Sunday School

On Sunday, Jan 20, 2008, we would like to start Sunday School. It will be after the Liturgy, probably starting during the after Liturgy Thanksgiving prayers, lasting about 30-40 minutes. Ksenia is going to help Jane and leslee by translating everything into Russian. All children are welcome.

14th anniversary of Father Vladimir to the Holy Priesthood

The Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple will be celebrated on Sunday, December 9, at 10:00 AM (preceded by the Hours at 9:45 AM). Vespers will be at the usual time of 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 8. This feast day is also the celebration of the 14th anniversary of Father Vladimir to the Holy Priesthood. There will be a special coffee hour after the Liturgy to honour Father for his faithful service to St. Vladimir’s. A special note of thanks is due to all those who by their presence or their contribution gave a warm welcome to Archbishop Seraphim on his annual pastoral visit to St. Vladimir’s. A last reminder is that St. George’s Round Church is holding a fund-raising lunch on December 9 in the Church Hall at 12:30 PM. If you would like to attend, there is a charge of $10. Thanks to everyone again for all that each and everyone did during Archbishop Seraphim’s visit to make everything run as smoothly as possible, in spite of the mini snow storm.

Visit of Archbishop Seraphim

Archbishop Seraphim will be visiting St. Vladimir’s and the Hermitage of the Annunciation from Nov 29 to Dec 4, 2007. Personal appointments with Vladyka Seraphim are available on Friday afternoon from 1:30 — 3:30 (Nov 30) and Saturday afternoon from 2 — 4 (Dec 1). If you would like to have an appointment, please sign your name on the sign-up sheet in the Synaxis Room.

There is a parish potluck dinner with Vladyka Seraphim at Saturday night after Vespers which is at 5:00 pm (Dec 1). The potluck dinner will be held at the home of Cindy and Jon Goossen. Sunday Dec 2 is Divine Liturgy followed by a potluck light lunch and fellowship with Vladyka Seraphim. Contributions to the Potluck dinner would be greatly appreciated. There is a sign-up sheet for that also. Please note that Archbishop Seraphim follows a special diet and you can find information about it posted on the bulletin board.

Church Renovation

Nov 18, 2007: at the Liturgy, Father Vladimir made the announcement that the renovation and painting, under the leadership of Cindy Goossen and Luke Pitman, and all those who came to help, have been completed. Everyone agrees that the result is amazing!