Ola!!

I hope homework hasn't driven you to insanity yet! So onto this weeks event! We will be setting up the table on tuesday from 11:30 to 4:00pm in the Riel Tunnel. If anybody can help out please email us.

It is my sincere pleasure to announce our welcome back event.
What? - Welcome back BBQ
When? - Tuesday September 18th, 5::00pm - 9pm
Where? - Meeting at Arts 101 for 10 min informational meeting then we will be driving to the bbq
Why? - Because we want to meet you. Its Cheep. And it'll be fun.
What to bring? - Yourself! A Friend! Depending on the weather maybe
some mitts and a toque, frisbee, football, soccer ball (there will be
time for socializing, sports, games and food)
How Much? suggested $2 donation for unlimited food and drink

To get to Tim's place: take 22nd west from Idywild, turn left down Whitney, right down 20th street and left onto Montreal. Tim's place is 402 Montreal st.
click on link for map
- if you can bring a snack or help drive please email us.

This should be extremely fun, maybe some football, smor eating, burgers galore and socializing.

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Next week


TUESDAY Sept 25: We will be opening our tuesday OCF meetings with some brief prayer and guest speaker Ben Machnee talking about "CS Lewis: The Deification of Man". (deification is defined as becoming godlike (small g) )
Ben Machnee is a man of no reputation, or so he would like you to believe. Ben is an avid lecturer who has lectured at various forums and retreats. A former pastor in Swift Current, Ben now is a laymen in St Vincent Antiochian Orthodox Church, Saskatoon. A carpenter by trade, he designs anything from a cabinets to Iconostasis to coffins. He is a talented speaker who keeps audiences
on their feet. Known for his youthful heart and football games, you will be engaged by his style.
When: 5:00 pm
Where: Group Space (directions will come again next newsletter)
Refreshments will be served
WEDNESDAY sept 26: Akathist "Glory to God for All Things" (or akathist of thanksgiving). This will happen at Sheptysky institute in conjunction with Sheptysky Byzantine Catholic Ministry. There will be a sandwich board to direct people to the chapel. Akathists literally mean "standing prayers" but are religious poetry written about saints, the Theotokos or God. This paticular Akathist was written by
Protopresbyter Gregory Petrov shortly before his death in a soviet prison camp in 1940 for being a Christian. The title is from the words of Saint John Chrysostom as he was dying in exile. It is a song of praise from amidst the most terrible sufferings. This is my most favorite Akathist of all times.

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Just to reiterate the schedule this year

Meeting every tuesday at groupspace at 5:00 pm
1st tuesday will be fun time unless otherwise anounced
2nd tues will be a speaker/fellowship

on the 3rd sunday we will join St. Vincents College and Career group for their speaker, info will be emailed out.
3rd tuesday will be off
3rd wednesday at 5 we will have vespers and confession for any wanting to take part

4th and 5th tuesday will be a speaker
Also I have received word that we will have our annual Nov 11 OCF and C&C retreat in Edmonton. More details to come! Remember, If you are interested in becoming involved in the Fellowship without being an executive member, there is always lots to do, so don't hesitate to contact me or one of the existing executive members.