St.Vladimir Orthodox Church
3163 Purcell's Cove Road, Halifax, NS
News and Events — 2017
December 29, 2017
Please take note of the service schedule for the next weeks, as there might not be regular emails during the holiday season.
Sat Dec 30: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Dec 31: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
December 8, 2017
Sat Dec 9: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Dec 10: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
Update from the Pemberton family: Matthias’ surgery went well this week, they’re grateful for everyone’s prayers.
October 26, 2017
Sat Oct 28: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Oct 29: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
Sat Nov 4: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Nov 5: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
October 5, 2017
Sat Oct 7: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Oct 8: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
Annual parish business meeting
This year’s meeting will take place Sunday, Oct 15 after liturgy. We will discuss the business of the parish, including approving the budget and electing the parish council. Further details to come soon. Please note that to have voting privileges, you must complete a membership form. These are available at church and we will include it in a later email. Membership must be renewed annually, so even if you’ve previously submitted a form, please complete a new one.
Support for Nikita
We’ve received the news that the young son of a former parishioner, Yuriy Shelkovyy, is seriously ill. Little Nikita is 2 months old and has repeatedly suffered cardiac arrest. He is in hospital in Ottawa. Yuriy and his wife Oksana are now raising funds to be able to spend more time with Nikita.
If you are able to assist, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/for-nikitathe-tiny-dancer.
Please remember Nikita and his family in your prayers at this difficult time.
On Wednesday, at 6:00 pm we will have our usual molieben for peace. We will include Nikita in the commemorations and the prayers for the sick during this service.
May the Lord have mercy on His servant Nikita and his parents!
September 24, 2017
Tue Sept 26 we will celebrate Vespers at 6:00 pm for the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.
Sat Sept 30: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Oct 1: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
September 20, 2017
Wed Sept 20 we will celebrate Vespers at 6:00 pm for the feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God.
Sat Sept 23: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Sept 24: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
September 6, 2017
Sat Sept 9: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Sept 10: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
For all those returning to classes this week, we wish you the best!
August 26, 2017
The feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God
Sat Aug 26: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Aug 27: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
Don’t forget on Wednesdays we serve a molieben for peace at 6:00 pm
August 19, 2017
The feast of the Transfiguration
Sat Aug 19: Liturgy 10:00 am; Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Aug 20: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
August 8, 2017
Due to time constraints on Sunday, we were unable to serve the molieben, but we will instead have it Tuesday Aug 8th at 6 pm. It’s the eve of the feast of St. Panteleimon, so it’s a very appropriate time. We hope you can join us in prayer at church or from wherever you are at that time.
Sat Aug 12: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Aug 13: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
Aug 14 — start of the Dormition fast
We will celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration the weekend of Aug 19-20.
August 5, 2017
Sat Aug 5: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Aug 6: Hours, Liturgy, Blessing of Water, coffee hour 10:00 am
July 31, 2017
As many of you know, Father Cassian has experienced some serious health issues over the past few years. He is continuing to experience some difficulties. We will be serving a molieben at the church Wed Aug 2 at 6 pm. If you cannot join us in person, please join us in prayer from wherever you are.
Sat Aug 5: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Aug 6: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
July 8, 2017
Please take note that plans for this weekend have changed, all services this weekend will take place at the parish at our usual times. Please join us in celebrating our patronal feast!
Sat July 29: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun July 30: Hours, Liturgy, outdoor potluck picnic to celebrate our patronal feast 10:00 am
Bring what you need to be comfortable outdoors (sunscreen, bug spray, hat, blanket to sit on, etc.).
July 8, 2017
Sat July 8: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun July 9: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
June 24, 2017
Sat June 24: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun June 25: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
Sat July 1: Vespers CANCELLED
Sun July 2: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
June 9, 2017
Sat June 10: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun June 11: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
A big thank you to all who helped decorate and clean the church for Pentecost. It was lovely to see all the greenery, including the arrangements made by our Sunday School class. We appreciate the work!
June 2, 2017
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost:
Sat June 3: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun June 4: Hours, Liturgy, Kneeling Vespers, coffee hour 10:00 am (Kneeling Vespers will immediately follow Liturgy)
Decorating the church for the feast — We need your help! It is traditional to bring branches and greenery to decorate the church for Pentecost. If you can cut down some branches (from your yard please, not your neighbour’s) and bring some greenery, please come to church before Sat Vespers between 5-5:30 pm to help decorate. I’ll bring ferns and greenery to make some bouquets.
May 24, 2017
The Paschal feast is almost over.
On Wed May 24, we’ll celebrate the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord with Vespers and Liturgy at 6:00 pm.
Sat May 27: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun May 28: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
This is the last weekend that Reuben will be with us before he leaves to join the Hermitage of the Annunciation. We thank him for all his work over the years in support of the parish. Please keep him in your prayers as he begins monastic life.
May 20, 2017
Sat May 20: Baptism of Sebastian Kirsanov 4:00 pm, all are invited
Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun May 7: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
Note — be aware there are many street closures this weekend due to the Bluenose Marathon, you may need to take an alternate route to church. Visit https://apps.halifax.ca/hfxnews/4764 for full details.
May 13, 2017
The Paschal celebration continues: Sunday of the Paralytic
Sat May 13: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun May 14: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
May 6, 2017
The Paschal celebration continues: Sunday of the Paralytic
Sat May 6: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun May 7: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
April 29, 2017
Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women
Sat Apr 29: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Apr 30: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
April 22, 2017
Thomas Sunday
Sat Apr 22: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Apr 23: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
April 7, 2017
Here’s the schedule for Holy Week and Pascha:
Fri., Apr. 7, Annunciation
6:00 p.m.: Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
Sat., Apr. 8, Lazarus Saturday
10:00 a.m.: Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
6:00 p.m.: Vigil of Palm Sunday
Sun., Apr. 9, Palm Sunday
10:00 a.m.: Hours, Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
7 p.m.: Bridegroom Matins
Mon., Apr. 10
7 p.m.: Bridegroom Matins
Tue., Apr. 11
7 p.m.: Bridegroom Matins
Wed., Apr. 12
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: The Work Bee. If you can help in this important task, please join us as we will be cleaning our Church in preparation for Easter.
7:00 p.m.: Service of Holy Unction
Thur., Apr. 13, Commemoration of Last Supper
10:00 a.m.: Hours and Divine Liturgy of St Basil
7:00 p.m.: The Twelve Passion Gospels
Fri., Apr. 14, Great and Holy Friday
2:00 p.m.: Vespers
7:00 p.m.: Epitaphios
Sat., Apr. 15
10:00 a.m.: Hours and Divine Liturgy of St Basil + Blessing of food baskets + Confessions
11:00 p.m.: RESURRECTION (PASCHA) + Blessing of food baskets
CHRIST IS RISEN!
Confession is a key part of our preparation for Pascha, and is mandatory in order to receive communion at the feast. If you have not yet had confession during Lent there are times available Wed-Sat. Please note that early Sat afternoon will be the last possible opportunity. Confessions Sat vigil before vigil will not be possible. Please book a time with Fr. Vladimir as soon as possible.
March 23, 2017
St. John Climacus
Sat Mar 25: Great Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Mar 26: Hours, Divine Liturgy of St Basil, coffee hour 10 am
Wed., Mar. 29: Matins with the Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete 6:00 pm
Fri., Mar. 31: Akathist to the Mother of God 6:00 pm
St. Mary of Egypt
Sat Apr 1: Great Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Apr 2: Hours, Divine Liturgy of St Basil, coffee hour 10 am
March 11, 2017
St. Gregory Palamas
Sat Mar 11: Great Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Mar 12: Hours, Divine Liturgy of St Basil, coffee hour 10 am
If you want to be at church for the correct time on Sunday, remember to set your clocks forward one hour Sat night.
Wed Mar. 15: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 6pm
Adoration of the Holy Cross
Sat Mar 18: Great Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Mar 19: Hours, Divine Liturgy of St Basil, coffee hour 10 am
February 24, 2017
Cheesefare Sunday — Forgiveness Sunday
Sat Feb 25: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Feb 26: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour, Forgiveness Sunday Vespers 10 am
1st week of Lent:
Mon Feb. 27: 6:00 p.m. Great Compline & Great Canon I
Tue Feb. 28: 6:00 p.m. Great Compline & Great Canon II
Wed Mar. 1: 6:00 p.m. Great Compline & Great Canon III
Thur Mar. 2: 6:00 p.m. Great Compline & Great Canon IV
February 10, 2017
Sat Feb 11: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Feb 12: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10 am
Meeting of the Lord
Tue Feb 14: Vespers and Liturgy are CANCELLED. Fr Alexander is unable to serve due to illness and roads are still in poor condition and buses aren’t running before 5pm. As a result, we have to cancel the service for tonight. Please pray for Fr Alexander, Fr Vladimir and all those in the parish who are suffering from colds and flu. Stay safe while shovelling and if you have to drive today, be careful!
February 4, 2017
Sat Feb 4: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Feb 5: Hours, Liturgy 10:00 am
January 19, 2017
This weekend, our archbishop will be visiting. Schedule is as follows:
Sat Jan 21: Vespers followed by potluck meal 6:00 pm
Sun Jan 22: Hours, Liturgy, potluck meal 10:00 am
During the meals, parishioners will have the opportunity to meet and talk with Archbishop Irenee.
January 12, 2017
Christ is born! Glorify Him!
Sat Jan 14: Vespers 6:00 pm
Sun Jan 15: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
Theophany of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Wed Jan 18: Divine Liturgy of St Basil with the Blessing of the Waters
His Grace, Bishop Irenee, will be visiting us the weekend of Jan 21-22. Further details to come.
January 5, 2017
Nativity of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ:
Friday, Jan 6: Vigil and Liturgy 9:00 pm followed by potluck meal. Please bring a dish or beverages.
No service Saturday, Jan 7
Sun Jan 8: Hours, Liturgy, coffee hour 10:00 am
2017 Parish Calendars are for sale, $10 each. Both English-only and English+Russian versions are available.