St. Peter the Aleut Orthodox Church

Music/Choir Practice     We will be having choir practices after Wednesday Vespers and Sunday Divine Liturgy. Each week, practices will offer an opportunity to become more comfortable with our current music as well as opportunities to become familiar with new musical arrangements. Whether you wish to stand in the choir during service or just wish to gain more confidence in your singing, you are welcome.

St. Peter’s Institute on the Spiritual Life     Visiting U of A professor David Goa will provide an initial reflection and animate our conversation on an exploration of the Orthodox tradition’s understanding of the nature and purpose of the church and of our liturgical life together. Each session will begin with a brief prayers service. The next two sessions will be:

-Wednesday, Nov. 16^th, 6:30 – 8:30  Liturgy as spiritual journey @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

-Wednesday, November 30^th, 6:30 – 8:30  Liturgy, the meaning of the hard sayings of the Liturgy @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

Register Your Interest:  Our knowledge and understanding and our conversation grows from session to session. Do come to all of the sessions if you are able. Kindly register your interest with Fr. Phillip.

Note: Families with children are more than welcome.    

Third Notice: The Annual Meeting of the Parish  Sunday, October 23, 2011 - Immediately following Lunch.  Please complete a Voting Member Declaration form prior to the meeting if you agree to be a voting member of the parish.

Ministry Coordinator Nominations     Nominations are needed for coordinators for the Buildings and Grounds, Communications and Education ministries.  Suggestions must be made to Fr. Phillip or Pav before the Annual General Meeting.

October Lunch Teams    October 16 – Team 2, October 23 – Team 3, October 30 – Team 4

2011 Young Adult Retreat     “Becoming Priests and Kings of God’s Creation: Discerning the Will of God in Our Lives” with Fr. Cosmin Sicoe.  November 10-13, Camp Kadesh, Christopher Lake, SK.  Donations will be accepted to help those who could not otherwise afford to attend.  For more information on registration and costs, please contact Heidi Machnee at 250-508-7625 or machnee.heidi@gmail.com

Fall Festival     Homemade soup, bread and gluten free baking are needed for the Fall Festival.  Please speak to Ann-Christine if you can help.

Music/Choir Practice     We will be having choir practices after Wednesday Vespers and Sunday Divine Liturgy. Each week, practices will offer an opportunity to become more comfortable with our current music as well as opportunities to become familiar with new musical arrangements. Whether you wish to stand in the choir during service or just wish to gain more confidence in your singing, you are welcome.

St. Peter’s Institute on the Spiritual Life     Visiting U of A professor David Goa will provide an initial reflection and animate our conversation on an exploration of the Orthodox tradition’s understanding of the nature and purpose of the church and of our liturgical life together. Each session will begin with a brief prayers service. The next two sessions will be:

-Wednesday, Nov. 16^th, 6:30 – 8:30  Liturgy as spiritual journey @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

-Wednesday, November 30^th, 6:30 – 8:30  Liturgy, the meaning of the hard sayings of the Liturgy @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

Register Your Interest: Our knowledge and understanding and our conversation grows from session to session. Do come to all of the sessions if you are able. Kindly register your interest with Fr. Phillip.

Note: Families with children are more than welcome.    

Second Notice: The Annual Meeting of the Parish

Sunday, October 23, 2011, Immediately following Lunch

Please complete a Voting Member Declaration form prior to the meeting if you agree to be a voting member of the parish.

2011 Young Adult Retreat     “Becoming Priests and Kings of God’s Creation: Discerning the Will of God in Our Lives” with Fr. Cosmin Sicoe.  November 10-13, Camp Kadesh, Christopher Lake, SK.  Donations will be accepted to help those who could not otherwise afford to attend.  For more information on registration and costs, please contact Heidi Machnee at 250-508-7625 or machnee.heidi@gmail.com

Ministry Coordinator Nominations     Nominations are needed for coordinators for the Buildings and Grounds, Communications and Education ministries.  Suggestions must be made to Fr. Phillip, Pav or Binu (or put in Fr. Phillip’s mailbox) before the Annual General Meeting.

October Lunch Teams      October 9 – Team 1, October 16 – Team 2, October 23 – Team 3, October 30 – Team 4

All-American Council     Our lay-delegate to the All-American Council (Oct.31-Nov.4) is Pavle and our alternate is Bill. If you are interested in attending as an observer, please see Fr. Phillip and complete the appropriate Observer Form.

Music/Choir Practice     We will be having choir practices after Wednesday Vespers and Sunday Divine Liturgy. Each week, practices will offer an opportunity to become more comfortable with our current music as well as opportunities to become familiar with new musical arrangements. Whether you wish to stand in the choir during service or just wish to gain more confidence in your singing, you are welcome.

St. Peter’s Institute on the Spiritual Life     Visiting U of A professor David Goa will provide an initial reflection and animate our conversation on an exploration of the Orthodox tradition’s understanding of the nature and purpose of the church and of our liturgical life together. Each session will begin with a brief prayers service. The next two sessions will be:

-Wednesday, Nov. 16^th, 6:30 – 8:30  Liturgy as spiritual journey @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

-Wednesday, November 30^th, 6:30 – 8:30  Liturgy, the meaning of the hard sayings of the Liturgy @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

Register Your Interest: Our knowledge and understanding and our conversation grows from session to session. Do come to all of the sessions if you are able. Kindly register your interest with Fr. Phillip.

Note: Families with children are more than welcome.    

Special Parish Meeting - Interim Bylaw Amendment     In light of the parish survey done this last year and discussions held with parish council, a special meeting of the parish is being called by Fr. Phillip to make a temporary change to the bylaws in advance of the annual meeting. The recommended changes are currently being prepared and will be distributed to the community prior to the meeting which will be held after the liturgy on October 2. This is the first of three announcements made in advance of this meeting.

• The proposed by-law amendment will address the transfer of memberships between OCA parishes.
• In addition, we will address the TTT  forms (Time, Talent and Treasury) as they relate to voting membership.

First Notice: The Annual Meeting of the Parish

Sunday, October 23, 2011, Immediately following Lunch

Please complete a Voting Member Declaration form prior to the meeting if you agree to be a voting member of the parish.

2011 Young Adult Retreat     “Becoming Priests and Kings of God’s Creation: Discerning the Will of God in Our Lives” with Fr. Cosmin Sicoe.  November 10-13, Camp Kadesh, Christopher Lake, SK.  Donations will be accepted to help those who could not otherwise afford to attend.  For more information on registration and costs, please contact Heidi Machnee at 250-508-7625 or machnee.heidi@gmail.com

All-American Council     Our lay-delegate to the All-American Council (Oct.31-Nov.4) is Pavle Lazic and our alternate is Bill Giofu. If you are interested in attending as an observer, please see Fr. Phillip and complete the appropriate Observer Form.

Music/Choir Practice     Beginning September 28^th, we will be having choir practices after Wednesday Vespers and Sunday Divine Liturgy. Each week, practices will offer an opportunity to become more comfortable with our current music as well as opportunities to become familiar with new musical arrangements. Whether you wish to stand in the choir during service or just wish to gain more confidence in your singing, you are welcome.

St. Peter’s Institute on the Spiritual Life     Visiting U of A professor David Goa will provide an initial reflection and animate our conversation on an exploration of the Orthodox tradition’s understanding of the nature and purpose of the church and of our liturgical life together. Each session will begin with a brief prayers service. The next two sessions will be:

-Wednesday, Nov. 16^th, 6:30 – 8:30 - Liturgy as spiritual journey @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

-Wednesday, November 30^th, 6:30 – 8:30 - Liturgy, the meaning of the hard sayings of the Liturgy @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

Register Your Interest:

Our knowledge and understanding and our conversation grows from session to session. Do come to all of the sessions if you are able. Kindly register your interest with Fr. Phillip.

Note: Families with children are more than welcome.    

Special Parish Meeting - Interim Bylaw Amendment     In light of the parish survey done this last year and discussions held with parish council, a special meeting of the parish is being called by Fr. Phillip to make a temporary change to the bylaws in advance of the annual meeting. The recommended changes are currently being prepared and will be distributed to the community prior to the meeting which will be held after the liturgy on October 2. This is the first of three announcements made in advance of this meeting.

• The proposed by-law amendment will address the transfer of memberships between OCA parishes.
• In addition, we will address the TTT  forms (Time, Talent and Treasury) as they relate to voting membership.

All-American Council     Our lay-delegate to the All-American Council (Oct.31-Nov.4) is Pavle and our alternate is Bill. If you are interested in attending as an observer, please see Fr. Phillip and complete the appropriate Observer Form.

St. Peter the Aleut Feast Day     September 24 is the feast day of St. Peter the Aleut.  On Friday, September 23 we will have a Vesperal Divine Liturgy at 6:00 followed by a salmon supper.   The church will provide the salmon, with the remainder being a potluck – starches, veggies, salads, desserts, wine. We will need at least three BBQs to cook the salmon.  Please RSVP to Pav with whether you can provide a BBQ and/or the item you will bring for potluck – thank you!

Music/Choir Practice     Beginning September 28^th, we will be having choir practices after Wednesday Vespers and Sunday Divine Liturgy. Each week, practices will offer an opportunity to become more comfortable with our current music as well as opportunities to become familiar with new musical arrangements. Whether you wish to stand in the choir during service or just wish to gain more confidence in your singing, you are welcome.

St. Peter’s Institute on the Spiritual Life     Visiting U of A professor David Goa will provide an initial reflection and animate our conversation on an exploration of the Orthodox tradition’s understanding of the nature and purpose of the church and of our liturgical life together. Each session will begin with a brief prayers service. The next two sessions will be:

-Wednesday, Nov. 16^th, 6:30 – 8:30

Liturgy as spiritual journey

@ St. Peter the Aleut Church

-Wednesday, November 30^th, 6:30 – 8:30

Liturgy, the meaning of the hard sayings of the Liturgy

@ St. Peter the Aleut Church

Register Your Interest:

Our knowledge and understanding and our conversation grows from session to session. Do come to all of the sessions if you are able. Kindly register your interest with Fr. Phillip.

Note: Families with children are more than welcome.    

Special Parish Meeting - Interim Bylaw Amendment     In light of the parish survey done this last year and discussions held with parish council, a special meeting of the parish is being called by Fr. Phillip to make a temporary change to the bylaws in advance of the annual meeting. The recommended changes are currently being prepared and will be distributed to the community prior to the meeting which will be held after the liturgy on October 2. This is the first of three announcements made in advance of this meeting.

• The proposed by-law amendment will address the transfer of memberships between OCA parishes.
• In addition, we will address the TTT  forms (Time, Talent and Treasury) as they relate to voting membership.

Services for Dan Boghean     At 8:25 am, September 16, Dan Boghean fell asleep in the Lord in the midst of his family. Shortly before he passed away, he and his family were able to spend some time in prayer. The services will be held as follows:

• Prayers: Thursday, September 22 at 7:30 pm - Foster’s Garden Chapel & Crematorium - 3220 4th St. NW  Calgary, AB  T2M 3A5

• Funeral Service: Friday, September 23 at 10:00 am - St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church - 404 Meredith Rd. NE  Calgary, AB  T2E 5A6

The interment will occur immediately after the service, followed by lunch at Foster’s Garden Chapel & Crematorium

A Message from the St. Peter the Aleut Camp Board We want to
take a moment to say a big thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s
camp such a success. To those of you who donated money to camperships, or
helped shop for food, or drove an extra camper to camp, or volunteered their
time on site, or helped out in a myriad of other ways, please know that your
efforts were very appreciated by 27 very special campers. “The bestest camp
ever!” was how one elementary camper described it. Keep your eyes peeled for
pictures from camp showing up in church very soon, and don’t forget to mark
August 12-19, 2012 on your calendar for next summer!

Fall Festival  Our annual Fall Festival is coming up in November.  As in the past, we will be having a soup, perogies and pie cafe.  More info and sign up sheets to come.  Please speak to Ann Christine in the meantime if you have any questions.

Parish Feast Day  September 24 is our own St. Peter’s feast day.  On Friday, September 23 there will be a Vesperal Divine Liturgy at 6:00, followed by a salmon supper.  The church will provide the salmon BBQ’d, with the remainder being a pot luck – starches, veggies, salads, desserts, wine. We will need 3 BBQ’s at least  to cook the salmon.

Please RSVP  to Pav with whether you can provide a BBQ and/or the item you will bring for potluck – thank you!

You are cordially invited to four reflections and conversations on the spiritual life. We will explore the Orthodox tradition’s understanding of the nature and purpose of the church and of our liturgical life together. Each session will begin with a brief prayers service. David Goa will provide an initial reflection and animate our conversation. Rev. Fr. Phillip Eriksson will give a pastoral response.

Thursday, September 15^th, 6:30 – 8:30

Ecclesia, for the life of the world @ Fr. Phillip & Barbara Eriksson’s home

Wednesday, Nov. 16^th, 6:30 – 8:30

Liturgy as spiritual journey @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

Wednesday, November 30^th, 6:30 – 8:30

Liturgy, the meaning of the hard sayings of the Liturgy @ St. Peter the Aleut Church

Register Your Interest:  Our knowledge and understanding and our conversation grows from session to session. Do come to all of the sessions if you are able. Kindly register your interest with Fr. Phillip.

Note: Families with children are more than welcome.    

Church School Teacher Needed     We are in need of a Grade1/2 teacher. Please contact Gina if you are interested. A curriculum is provided for the class.

Bishop’s Visit Cancelled     Bishop Irénée, who was tentatively scheduled to be at the parish for our feast day in September, will be unable to attend due to other Episcopal duties.

Lunch Teams     Lunch teams will resume in September.  We are looking for a captain for Lunch Team 1.  Please contact Susan Z. if you are interested.   We will start with lunch team 1 on Sept. 11 and carry on from there. Thanks in advance to all who step forward with their offering of food and assistance in keeping the lunch teams going.

Finances     The church has had a few additional expenses this summer. While we are in the black, things are tight at the moment. Please consider giving a little more to help our treasurer pay the bills. Please remember that regular giving helps us to budget more effectively.

All-American Council     Our lay-delegate to the All-American Council (Oct.31-Nov.4) is Pavle and our alternate is Bill. If you are interested in attending as an observer, please see Fr. Phillip and complete the appropriate Observer Form.

If you pick up church mail from the mailbox, please put it all into Sue S.’s mailbox downstairs. Important mail, such as bills, has been frequently misplaced of late. Thank you!

An interim building & grounds coordinator is needed for Parish Council until the AGM. If you are able to help, please speak to any Parish Council member.

We are in need of a church school teacher for the grade 1/2 class.  Curriculum is provided. Please contact Gina if you are interested.

Bishop Irenee, who was tentatively scheduled to be at the parish for our feast day in September, will be unable to attend due to other episcopal duties.

Lunch teams will be starting up in September.  A captain is needed for Lunch Team 4.  Please contact Susan Z. if you are interested in organizing lunches for team 4 or if you would like to join a lunch team.  Since many people will be away for the long weekend, we will be having a potluck on September 4.  Please bring a dish to share and offer to help with cleanup.  We will start with Lunch Team 1 on September 11.

The church has had a few additional expenses this summer.  While we are in the black, things are a little tight at the moment.  Please consider giving a little more to help the treasurer pay the bills.  Please remember that regular giving helps us budget more effectively.

Our lay delegate to the All American Council is Pav and our alternate is Bill.  If you are interested attending as an observer, please see Fr. Phillip and complete the appropriate Observer Form.

If you pick up church mail from the mailbox, please put it all in Sue S.’s mailbox downstairs.  Important mail, such as bills, have been frequently misplaced of late.

Updated directories are available in the narthex.

An interim Building & Grounds Coordinator is needed for Parish Council until the AGM.  If you are able to help, please speak to any council member.

If you pick up church mail from the mailbox, please put it all into Sue S.’s mailbox downstairs.  Important mail, such as bills, have been frequently misplaced of late.  Thank you!

Updated directories are not available in the narthex.

Flowers have been planted out front and below the sign at the church.  If you are at a service, please water the flowers if you can, and write your name down on the watering calendar/checklist in the narthex.  Thank you!

An interim building & grounds coordinator is needed for Parish Council until the AGM.  If you are able to help, please speak to any Parish Council member.

Registration is open for the annual Orthodox Women’s Retreat on September 16-18, 2011 at Entheos Retreat Centre.  More information and registration forms are available on the bulletin board in the narthex.  The registration deadline is August 30.