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Matushka Oleksa Fundraiser

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Matushka Oleksa Fundraiser

There has been a GoFundMe set up for the newly widowed Matushka Xenia Oleksa. Archpriest Michael Oleksa fell asleep in the Lord on November 29, 2023. He was a popular Read more…

Christianity 101: An Orthodox Perspective

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We will be holding a series of 6 public talks and Q and A sessions at the church every Wednesday evening with the general topic of ‘What is the Orthodox Read more…

Jan. 28 – AGM

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Jan. 28 – AGM

A reminder that we have our AGM this Sunday, Jan. 28th after Divine Liturgy and potluck lunch. See you there! (You can also attend by ZOOM if you are unable Read more…

Schedule change:

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Schedule change:

Apologies to anyone who was planning on coming out to the Tuesday Jan. 30 morning at 9:00am Liturgy in honour of the Three Hierarchs (Basil, the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Read more…

Happy Birthday!

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to one of our young ladies! May God Grant You Many Many Years, and may you be surrounded by love and adventure as you follow His Light.

St. Ita

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St. Ita

Today we commemorate another Celtic saint. Saint Ita was born in the fifth century in County Waterford. At the age of sixteen, she moved to Cluain Credhail, now known as Read more…

Check on Your Neighbours

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Check on Your Neighbours

We are coming out of cold weather temperatures down to -35C, slowly getting warmer over the next few days. Make sure to keep checking on each other so we all Read more…

Weekend Schedule

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Fr. Larry will be serving Divine Liturgy at St. Aidan Orthodox Church this Sunday at 10:30am and Dn. Paul will lead a Readers Vespers service on Saturday evening at 6:00pm. Read more…

January Perogy Nights

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January Perogy Nights

Friday, Jan. 19, 7pm – making the potatoes and the fillings. We will need 6 people to peel and boil potatoes and make the filling. Saturday, Jan. 20, 7pm (after Read more…

Birthday Wishes

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Happy Birthday to one of our young ladies! May God Grant You Many Years. May your path hold lots of adventure as you walk with family and friends, and may Read more…

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