Tag: Fr. Chris

Epiphany

On January 6th we celebrate the Christian feast day known as Epiphany.  Epiphany, from the Greek ἐπιφάνεια, means “manifestation”.  The purpose of the feast is to celebrate the revelation of the Incarnation – God taking on flesh in the person of Jesus Christ.  The coming of the Magi is...

Blessing of a Home in Epiphany

One of the ancient traditions of our church is to pray for God’s blessing on a home each year following a major festival.  Epiphany and the season following the feast is one of the traditional times in the church for this blessing to take place.  If you are interested...

Blessing of the Animals – Feast of St. Francis

 Join us for the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday Oct. 5 @ 2:30 PM. Please bring your household pets (stuffies too) down to Holy Trinity for the annual Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis.  All are Welcome! O Lord, who has...

An Invitation to the Observance of a Holy Lent

Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were...

“Is not this the kind of fast I have chosen?”

Lenten Carbon Fast 2012: Because the world can change a lot in 40 days. Lent is a time to repent, reflect, sacrifice, and listen for God. This year, our church is joining with many others in taking on a Lenten Carbon “Fast.” May this season serve as a wake-up...

What’s Up this Fall for Youth and Kids? (starting Sept 11…)

Nursery Looking for someone to help care for your infant (18mos-age 3) during the 10:30 service? We have a well stocked and supervised nursery downstairs (ask a sidesperson for direction). Do make use of this resource as you need. Supervision will begin September 11th.   Church In The Nursery...

Easter is 50 Days

Alleluia, Christ is Risen! We are now in the midst of the fifty days of the Great Celebration of Easter which begins with the first celebration of Easter at the Easter Vigil and concludes with the final service on the Sunday of Pentecost (which means fifty).  The Paschal candle,...

Midday Prayer – noon on weekdays

Holy Trinity’s staff have begun to gather for a short (10min – but good) midday prayer weekdays.  If you are around the church noonish you may be invited to join us!  If you live or work near the church, consider dropping by to join in. (If for unforseen reasons...

Mission Day

The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is hosting a series of Mission Days this month.  The next one is in Vegreville more info on the diocesan website. See the poster here....