Church Address:
9930 - 167 St,
Edmonton, AB T5P 4W7
Office: 780-484-9804
Web: http://sthermans.ca/
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Founded in 1977
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Parish Contacts
Igumen
Alexander (Pihach), Rector
15922 107A Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5P 0Z2
Home: 780-481-6534
Email: dpihach@gmail.ca
Rev.
Phillip Eriksson, Associate Priest
19003 73A Ave
Edmonton, AB T5T 5G9
Home: 780-484-4207
Office: 780-484-9804
Fax: 780-484-4217
Email: phillip.eriksson@shaw.ca
V. Rev.
Stephen J Keaschuk, Retired, Attached
6317 - 187 St
Edmonton, AB T5T 2R7
Home: 780-487-1814
Rev. Dn.
Vincent Lehr, Attached
12105-63 St
Edmonton, AB T5W 4G7
Home: 780-435-9529
Rev. Dn.
Gregory Kopchuk, Attached
13216 - 116 St
Edmonton, AB T5E 5M7
Home: 780-451-2758
Fax: 780-452-6259
Rev. Dn.
G Daniel Friesen, Attached
10732 - 148 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5N 3H2
Home: 780-455-2128
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Lay Leadership
Mr. Gregory Fedor, Choir Director
611 Henderson St
Edmonton, AB T6R 1S4
780-430-7904
Ms. Lillian Trefan, Church School Coordinator
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Directions
General Location
St Herman of Alaska Orthodox Sobor is located in the west end of Edmonton, the capital of the Province of Alberta. Edmonton is a growing, cosmopolitan city of over one million people located in North-Central Alberta.
From Whitemud Freeway
Travel west to 170 St exit and turn north. Proceed for about 2 kilometers to 100 Ave. Turn right, travel east for 3 blocks to 167 St. The Church is on your right with an ivory white finish and a silvery-blue roof over the dome.
From Yellowhead Freeway
Travel east or west to 170 St exit and proceed south for 4 kilometers to 100 Ave. Turn left and travel four blocks to 167 St. The church is on the right.
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Schedule of Services
Saturday Evening
6:00 PM Great Vespers, followed by Confessions.
Sunday Morning
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy, followed by fellowship.
Sunday Morning
9:00 AM Third and Sixth Hours.
Eves of Great Feasts
7:00 PM Great Vespers.
Mornings of Great Feasts
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy.
Wednesday Evenings in Great Lent
6:00 PM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.
Daily Worship. Please consult the monthly calendar or contact the parish office.
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Ministry Groups
Ministries
The people of God express a commitment to Christ through practical Stewardship. Each member is encouraged to pray and seek out ways to apply their time, talents, and wealth for the upbuilding of the Body of Christ.
Parish Council
The Parish Council consists of 9 members elected by the parish. Together with the priests, they meet monthly to plan and apply the decisions of the parish in community, charity, and financial matters.
Parish Singing
The faithful worship communally, led by a choir director. Practices are scheduled on an as-needed basis to prepare for the upcoming liturgical season or special occasions.
Subdeacons, Readers and Acolytes
The Subdeacons, Readers and Acolytes assist the Priest and Deacons in liturgical worship.
Doorkeepers / Greeters
Doorkeepers welcome visitors and the faithful upon arrival to worship. A visitor package is given to guests.
Church School
Church School is scheduled on two Saturdays of the month from September to May. Students from ages 5-14 are placed into age-appropriate groupings.
Adult Education Council
The priests supervise the organization of the annual spring retreat, spring and fall teachings, and other adult instruction, with the help of a committee.
Food Bank
St Herman Orthodox Church acts as a depot for the Edmonton Food Bank. Members receive phone orders on Thursdays and distribute the food hampers on Friday.
Contact: Jared Tkachuk
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Coordinator
Hospitalers
The Hospitalers facilitate the fellowship aspects of parish life and reaching into the community with hospitality for special needs groups, e.g. seniors gatherings, boys and girls clubs dinners, etc.
Catechists
Adults who have enrolled in the Catechumenate are instructed in the faith by their sponsors and Catechists under the leadership of the Priest.
Outreach
Inquirer's classes are scheduled for the community. The laity invite friends and acquaintances to these classes, to find out more about Orthodoxy.
Youth Group
For ages 13-18. Meets every two weeks with programs in service, study and fellowship.
Young Adults
For ages 18-30. Meet every week for fellowship and study.
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Upcoming Events
No Information at this time
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Parish Background
St Herman of Alaska Orthodox Sobor is a parish in the Archdiocese of Canada of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA).
By God's grace, under the zealous leadership of Fr Yaroslav Roman a small group of faithful initiated St Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in 1977. For 6 months the faithful worshipped in a home until property was purchased on Ellerslie Rd in southeast Edmonton. A chapel was fashioned in the garage where we worshipped until 1982.
Later property was purchased at 10320 147 St and converted into a Church. The parish increased in size and ministry during this time under the leadership of Fr Stephen Keaschuk. In 1997 a new temple was built at 9930 - 167 St in Edmonton's west end.
In December of 1999, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Theodosius and His Grace Bishop Seraphim concecrated the temple and the altar. In December of 2002, by Decree of the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America, St Herman of Alaska Church was elevated to the status of Sobor. During this year of 2002, the Sobor of St. Herman celebrated its 25th Anniversary with events happening in both August and December on the feast days of St. Herman. Our projects have been to produce a recording of the Divine Liturgy and a History of the Parish booklet.
Communication
A weekly bulletin is published and emailed. Parish Council minutes are posted on the bulletin board. A web page was established in 1999 to utilize this new mode of communication: http://sthermans.ca
Today
By the grace of God, the parish continues to grow in numbers, from a cross-section of social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
St Herman of Alaska Orthodox Sobor parish strives to be faithful to the Holy Traditions of the Orthodox Church. The people have brought a multitude of talents which are being shared in the parish for the mutual upbuilding of all. Together we grasp the injunction of our Patron, the Holy Elder St Herman, "From this day forth, from this hour, from this minute, let us love God above all and do His holy will."
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