Tone 8. Sunday of Zacchaeus. Translation of the Relics of Hieromartyr Ignatius the Godbearer, Bishop of Antioch (107). St. Lavrentii (Lawrence), Recluse, of the Kiev Caves, Bishop of Turov (Near Caves—12th c.). Ss. Gerásim (1441-1467), Pitirím (1445) and Jonah (1470), Bishops of Perm. Martyrs Romanus, Jacob (James), Philotheus, Hyperechius, Abibus, Julian, and Paregonius, at Samosata (297). Martyrs Silvanus, Bishop of Emesa, Luke the Deacon, and Mocius (Mucius) the Reader (312).

*In an emergency contact Fr. Alexander at (780) 481-6534

is available Sunday morning at the Continental Inn parking lot – 166 St. and 100 Ave. If you expect to park there regularly remember to place a parking permit card on your dash. Parking permits are available on the candle desk in the narthex.

(a) 5:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturdays and after Vespers
(b) 9:10 to 9:30 am on Sundays as time permits
(c) By appointment during the week

Today is the last day to confirm or update your entry in the parish directory.
A directory is located on the table across from the entrance in the church hall.

35th Anniversary Committee Meeting – Wednesday, February 8 @ 7:00 p.m.

General Fund donations $41,389 Budget needs $48,112 Shortfall ($6,723) Your generous donations in December have helped with this shortfall.

A Divine Liturgy will be served Monday, January 30 @ 6:00 a.m. for the Feast of the Three Hierarchs.

A panikhida for Fran Towse will take place Saturday, February 4 at Noon at St. Herman of Alaska Sobor.

A sign-up sheet for House Blessing is located on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Please include your telephone number and check off if you are available morning, afternoon or evening. You may also contact the church office to have your name added to the sign-up sheet. A priest will contact those who have signed up to arrange for a date and time for blessing.

would like to invite the youth from St. Herman Church (ages 12 - 30+) to a youth gathering:

What: Evening of sports, fun and fellowship.

Date: Friday, February 17th Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (H.E. Beriault gym)

9:30 p.m. - ?? p.m. (Pizza ? outing)

Where: H.E. Beriault Junior High 8125 - 167 Street (use side entrance by parking lot) Fellowship outing (Pizza Hut 178 St. and 100 Ave. T.B.D.)

Why: We can't wait to meet you!

Would you like to be a volunteer tax preparer for MTTP tax preparers? All new volunteers are required to attend a 6.5 hour tax training session. Handouts are available on this program and are located on the display case in the narthex.

Marriage Prep courses commence on Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at St. Herman of Alaska Sobor.

Women of the Bible

Presented by Anna Altmann

Saturday, March 3, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Great Vespers at 4:00 p.m.

Pre-registration required by Monday, February 27

Registration fees are $10 and will be collected at the door. The registration fee includes lunch and retreat materials. To register please call Georgina @ 780-475-3056 or by email: galexandruk@shaw.ca

The need is great; the commitment, small. Brothers and Sisters, for over twenty-five years St. Herman's has worked in partnership with the Edmonton Food Bank, an agency that now serves 15,000 people each month. We are seeking new volunteers to help at the church, for a Friday evening (6 to 7:30 p.m.) every 6 weeks or so, to be there when the people pick-up their food.

If you are looking for a way to serve, alongside your fellow parishioners, please contact Rod Tkachuk at (780) 435-2690.

Metropolitan Jonah's book, Reflections on a Spiritual Journey, is now available in our bookstore. The Metropolitan's talk, �"Do not React, Do Not Resent, Keep Inner Stillness - The Hope of an Orthodox Life" is based on this book.