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Revelations
Volume 1, Issue 4, March 2006
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Inside this issue:
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A message from our Spiritual Advisor, Father Paul Solberg
Greetings to all as we enter the Great Lenten period of God's grace! "Who can say: 'I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin?' Differing weights and differing measures--the Lord detests them both. Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right" Proverbs 20: 9-11 One of the many purposes of the Great Lenten period which we are about to enter, is to be cleansed by the love of God. So we seek to fast from sin, from various food products, from idle time wasters, from entertainment and the like. Why? In part because we desire to gain control over our passions and be victorious over our sins. Simultaneously, we participate in actions of giving, of kindness, of forgiving, of worship, and of study and reflection. Why? So that we might be a blessing to the world. May you the faithful be guided and blessed on the spiritual journey ahead! May you also forgive my sins, for they are many. Your servant in the Lord, Rev. Fr. Paul
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Mid Winter Meetings Wrap-Up
On the weekend of February 3rd to the 5th, our president joined presidents and delegates from each diocese along with the executives of the NAC Fellowship, Antiochian Women and Teens at the midwinter meetings. The weekend presented a wonderful time of fellowship and a re-commitment to the vision, mission and purpose of the fellowship. All proceedings are being communicated to the respective coordinators. The minutes of the meetings will be made available from NAC soon. In the meantime, take a look at our diocesan report.
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Two daughters of our Archdiocese, Ramia Ibrahim and Nadia Lawand, just returned from a journey to the Hogar Raphael Ayau Orphanage in Guatemala City, Guatemala. It was an endeavour of service in which they provided much needed assistance to the nuns who protect, teach and guide over 90 children from the harsh realities of life in Guatemala. Follow this link to read Ramia’s reflections. |
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“Abouna’s Angels” on Ancient Faith Radio
Ancient Faith Radio is an Orthodox Internet Radio Station broadcasting hymns, homilies and meditations to enrich your soul all day long. They have recently been playing hymns from some of our Sisters in Christ from Toronto. Visit http://www.ancientfaithradio.com to hear Abouna's Angels: Magnify o My Soul.
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The Fellowship has organized an online forum to allow us to conduct discussions and exchange ideas related to our faith. Each week during lent, new articles will be added as they are submitted.
The purpose of this forum is to give us strength during the Holy Lenten Season, when our will is tested the most. Gain wisdom and support from your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ by reading or submitting articles. Oh yeah, and try to keep it non political!
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Upcoming Fellowship Retreat
Mark your calendar!
Date: May 12 - 14 Location: St. George Church, Montreal Topic: HEARTS AFIRE: The Joyfulness of Pentecost Guest Speaker: Fr. Maxym Lysac Speaker Bio, Schedule, Hotel and Registration information will be made available soon. http://www.antiochian.org/fellowship/canam/retreat_2006
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Prayer Requests
In Memoriam—Ernest J. Saykaly (1927-2006)
A beloved steward of the Orthodox Church passed away last week. He served as the Vice-Chairman Emeritus of the Archdiocese Board of Trustees and a leader of the Antiochian Orthodox community in Montreal. May his memory be eternal.
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If you would like to submit news about your parish, an update about a program you're coordinating, or share prayer requests, please send me your text by the 25th of each month so I can include it in the next issue of the newsletter.
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Tom Saba, Newsletter Editor |
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