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Second Day of Nativity

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Second Day of Nativity

On the day after the Nativity of Christ we celebrate the Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos, and come together to give her glory and praise. This is the second Read more…

Nativity of Jesus

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Nativity of Jesus

Have a Blessed Feast Day on this wonderous Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, from all of us at St. Aidan’s!

Winter Birthday

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Winter Birthday

Happy Birthday to one of our lovely ladies! May God Grant You Many Years, and may your path forward be full of love.

Nativity Services

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Nativity Services

Here is a summary of the services coming up this weekend, Friday through to Monday (Christmas Day): Friday, Dec. 22: 9:00 am to 10:30am – Royal Hours of the Nativity: Read more…

International Human Solidarity Day

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International Human Solidarity Day

‘As St. Porphyrius of Kavsokalyvia writes, “Only prayer, silence, and love are effective.” Resting in prayer and silence, through faith and trust we encounter the love of the one who Read more…

Anniversary Wishes

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Happy Anniversary to one of our couples! May God Grant You Many Years together, and may you find many more places to explore! Image: Hwy to Christina Lake, BC. Canadian Read more…

Christmas Dinner

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Christmas Dinner

Dec 25th – Free Community Christmas Dinner from 1:00 – 4:00pm. If you can help with anything by bringing a dish to Church for the meal, or actually helping physically Read more…

Birthday Girl

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Happy Birthday to one of our girls! May God Grant You Many Many Years, and may your path be full of family and fun!

4th Sunday of Advent

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4th Sunday of Advent

Today we light the candle for the 4th Sunday of the Nativity Advent. ‘And they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with Read more…

Christmas Concerts

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Christmas Concerts

Tomorrow, Sunday, there are two events in Cranbrook where parishioners will be performing: – Mountain Song Kids Choir with some of our parish kids and David Pasivirta’s choir are at Read more…

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