Saint Aidan Orthodox Church

St. Aidan Church Breakfast
2023-01-02 07:30 - 09:30, 2023-01-09 07:30 - 09:30, 2023-01-16 07:30 - 09:30, 2023-01-23 07:30 - 09:30, 2023-01-30 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Edmonton)
A free breakfast is served every Monday of every month.
Monday breakfast consists of a breakfast sandwich with coffee, juice, yogurt and two pieces of fruit.

"Money and Salvation" Book Study
2023-01-03 20:00 - 21:15

St. Aidan Church Breakfast
2023-01-04 07:30 - 09:30, 2023-01-11 07:30 - 09:30
A free breakfast is served the first two Wednesdays of every month.
Wednesday breakfast consists of burritos with coffee, juice, yogurt and two pieces of fruit.

Strict Fast Day
2023-01-05
We observe a strict fast day on the eve of Theophany.

Feast of Theophany
2023-01-06
Theophany is the Feast which reveals the Most Holy Trinity to the world through the Baptism of the Lord (Mt.3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22). God the Father spoke from Heaven about the Son, the Son was baptized by Saint John the Forerunner, and the Holy Spirit descended upon the Son in the form of a dove. From ancient times this Feast was called the Day of Illumination and the Feast of Lights, since God is Light and has appeared to illumine “those who sat in darkness,” and “in the region of the shadow of death” (Mt.4:16), and to save the fallen race of mankind by grace…read the rest at: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2023/01/06/100106-feast-of-the-theophany-of-our-lord-and-savior-jesus-christ
No Fasting Today

Great Vespers-Tone 5- Great Blessing of Water
2023-01-07 17:30 - 19:00
The Great Blessing of Water follows the Great Vespers service.

Divine Liturgy followed by Blessing of Joseph Creek
2023-01-08 10:30 - 12:15
Saint George the Chozebite was born on the island of Cyprus toward the end of the sixth century. After the death of his parents, he went to Palestine to worship at the holy places. Here he entered into the monastic community of Chozeba between the River Jordan and Jerusalem, and he later became head of this monastery. Saint George presented the monks example in fasting, vigil and physical efforts. Having lived as an angel upon the earth, he died in peace.
Read about others on this day at: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2023/01/08/100113-venerable-domnica-of-constantinople

"Money and Salvation" Book Study
2023-01-10 20:00 - 21:15
All are welcome to join, either at the Applegate residence or by the zoom link. Please contact Fr. Andrew if you are interested.

Fast Day
2023-01-11, 2023-01-18, 2023-01-25, 2023-02-01
Wednesday we fast as we remember the betrayal of the Lord by Judas. We pray that we would not do the same.

Fast Day
2023-01-13, 2023-01-20, 2023-01-27
Friday we fast as we remember that the Lord Jesus Christ was hung on the cross for our sake.

Great Vespers-Tone 6
2023-01-14 17:30 - 18:15

Divine Liturgy
2023-01-15 10:30 - 12:15
Saint Paul of Thebes was born in Egypt around 227 in the Thebaid of Egypt. Left orphaned, he suffered many things from a greedy relative over his inheritance. During the persecution against Christians under the emperor Decius (249-251), Saint Paul learned of his brother-in-law’s insidious plan to deliver him into the hands of the persecutors, and so he fled the city and fled into the wilderness…continue reading at https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2023/01/15/100196-venerable-paul-of-thebes
Also, at the same place you will find information about the Venerable John Calabytes ” the Hut-Dweller”

“Money and Salvation” Book Study
2023-01-17 20:00 - 21:15, 2023-01-31 20:00 - 21:15

Great Vespers-Tone 7
2023-01-21 17:30 - 18:15

Divine Liturgy- New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia
2023-01-22 10:30 - 12:15
On the Sunday closest to January 25, the Church commemorates the Synaxis of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. Remembering all those Orthodox Christians who suffered for Christ at the hands of the godless Soviets during the years of persecution. These include the royal Passion Bearers Tsar Nicholas II and his family, and the Grand Duchess Elizabeth. Countless thousands of martyrs, both clergy and laity also suffered, some of whose names are known, as well as millions of simple believers whose names have been lost to history… click to continue reading: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2023/01/22/205310-new-martyrs-and-confessors-of-russia

“Money and Salvation” Book Study
2023-01-24 20:00 - 21:15
All are welcome to join, either at the Applegate residence or by the zoom link. Please contact Fr. Andrew if you are interested

Great Vespers-Tone 8
2023-01-28 17:30 - 18:15

Divine Liturgy-Sunday of Zaccheus
2023-01-29 10:30 - 12:15
The paschal season of the Church is preceded by the season of Great Lent, which is also preceded by its own liturgical preparation. The first sign of the approach of Great Lent comes five Sundays before its beginning. On this Sunday the Gospel reading is about Zacchaeus the tax-collector. It tells how Christ brought salvation to the sinful man, and how his life was changed simply because he “sought to see who Jesus was” (Luke 19:3). The desire and effort to see Jesus begins the entire movement through Lent towards Pascha. It is the first movement of salvation… to read much more, click the following link: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2023/01/29/1-sunday-of-zacchaeus

Annual Meeting
2023-01-29 13:30 - 15:00
The Annual Meeting will be held after lunch cleanup.
