Three Theophanies: The Feasts of the Epiphany, the Presentation and the Baptism of our Lord
This Week at St. Andrew’s
Tues. Jan 9: Executive meeting, 7 pm
Thurs. Jan. 11: EfM, 12:30 pm
Announcements
New Parish Council Members
New Parish council members are needed! If you’re interested in being involved in parish governance for a two (2) year term and/or you know someone who would be great, please speak with one of the Wardens or with Christine.
Annual Reports for 2017 are DUE Tues. January 16 th ! Please submit the report for which you are responsible to Kate at standrw1@telus.net
Reflecting on Baptism
On the morning of Saturday, January 6 we will gather to reflect on baptism and faith formation in children with both children stories and adult conversation. To join in and/or to help with childcare that morning, please contact Christine.
Finance update
St. Andrew’s operating deficit to the end of November, 2017 is -$13 060. Our projected operating budget for the same period is -$13 765. We look forward to the generosity of our parishioners to help reduce the deficit by year end.
Coffee Outcome for the Drop Inn Centre
Thank you to all who contributed to the 2017 Coffee Blitz for the DI. The grand total this year was 222 lbs. Glen, the kitchen manager, asked me to make sure I thanked the congregation and also our priest, Christine. He was standing on the stairs of the loading dock waving good bye as we pulled away! Heartfelt thanks from myself and also from the “Lunch Bunch” who so faithfully serve each month. Carole T.
Church Calendars are here!
Feedback from last year’s major re-design has been incorporated into the 2018 calendars available now! Cost remains $5.00. Please see or contact Pat Kover or Adeline Ridley to buy yours today!
Compost Collection at St. Andrew’s
Beginning this week, St. Andrew’s has begun collecting compostable materials in the downstairs and upstairs kitchens. The program will help us keep food and yard waste out of the landfill. It also complies with The City of Calgary’s Waste & Recycling Bylaw that requires onsite diversion of food and yard waste at all businesses and organizations. There are posters in the kitchens describing how to sort the various types of trash we produce on Sundays and throughout the week. Thanks for your help keeping St. Andrew’s clean!
Women’s Group Update
Rosemary Christmas has retired as our kitchen supply coordinator. She has looked after our kitchen supplies for many years and we thank her very much for her dedication to this task. What would we do if we ran out of coffee or tea on Sunday morning? We don’t want to think of that possibility so would like a volunteer (or possibly a couple) to take over monitoring and purchasing kitchen supplies. All expenses are reimbursed from the coffee donations. Please speak to Mary Ellen 403-816-6914 or e-mail wells.game@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.
Myanmar Crisis Relief Fund – PWRDF
If you would like to take advantage of the federal government’s commitment to match funds donated to the relief of Rohingya refugees, you can do so online through the PWRDF. More information can be found at this link: http://pwrdf.org/2017/federal-government-announces-myanmar-crisis-relief-fund/
60th Anniversary Planning
We are going to approach the New Year with some general meetings and planning for our 60th Anniversary in 2018.
You are invited to attend an open planning session after each church service (8 am and 10:30 am) on Sunday Jan 7th. We will talk about plans and target dates for 60th anniversary activities with interested parishioners and volunteers.
Items that have been suggested are:
Celebration Church Service near the actual anniversary date
Celebration dinner (catered, at location other than church)
New bench in front of main church entrance
Bike Rack
Stampede Breakfast
Web based 60th Anniversary Book
Little Library Box near church sign
Come on down to the coffee area and support your 60TH , by volunteering!
Dave Thomson and Wendy Taylor.
Epiphany: Going Home a Different Way
A day-long retreat to orient you as you begin the journey through Epiphany. There will be opportunities to walk the labyrinth, reflect on scripture, journal and savour quietness.
January 6th, 9:30 – 3:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church.
Cost is $25.00 and includes lunch. Register before December 31st at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church: (403) 244-4879 or administrator@ststephenscalgary.org
Please let us know if you have any food allergies when you register.
Coldest Night of the Year
Walk in solidarity with our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness by joining CNOY on February 24, 2018. We are walking to support Bankview Apartments and Feed the Hungry. Join your congregation’s team for this walking adventure in support of these great programs! Or start a team for your church by registering to walk or volunteer at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org
For more information contact:
Samantha Jones, Calgary Location Director
samantha.jones@calgarydiocese.ca (403) 218-5531
Facebook: @ColdestNightoftheYearCalgary
Twitter: @CNOY_yyc
The Wisdom Centre
The Wisdom Centre is pleased to present The Gospels of Mark and John as performed by Angus Stuart on Thursday, February 8 and Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 7:00 pm at St. Laurence Anglican Church (5940 Lakeview Drive SW)
Thursday, February 8, 2018, 7:00 pm: Testament of a Naked Man: The Good News According to Mark
Saturday, February 10, 7:00 pm: Word of Light: Gospel of John in the Flesh
Tickets are on sale now. During the month of January you can buy tickets for $15 for each performance or $25 for both. After February 1 they will no longer be available online but for $20 cash at the door.
Communion Bread
Would you like to make bread to use for communion? Just let Christine know. You can use any recipe you like, though please try to avoid anything too ‘crumbly.’ See the adult education section of the website for one simple recipe!
Calling all Quilters and Crafters!
We are looking for people to create some biblically-based “baby banners” for babies and toddlers in our midst to play on/with in church. Talk to Christine or Kara for more information.
Attitude of Gratitude
Many thanks to Lloyd Northcott for taking the services last Sunday! Thanks also to all those who helped make the
Christmas services so special!!
Wisdom Centre Information click here.
Diocese of Calgary News Service click here.
Diocese of Calgary Information Newsletter click here.
Anglican Church of Canada – News from General Synod November 2017
This Sunday at St. Andrew’s
Altar Flowers – today are offered to the Glory of God by Margorie Wing & Daffney Crossle in memory of our mother Joan Wing
Shared prayers today:
~ The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Archbishop, Diocese of Calgary & Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land
~ The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
~ The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
~ The Right Rev. Leopold Friday, Bishop of our Companion Diocese
~ In Our Diocese: Diocese of Calgary Synod Office Staff – The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Dorothy Schultz, Stephen Koning, The Ven. Barry Foster, Carol Tubman, Murray Tait, The Rev. Cathy Fulton, Chancellor Peter Crisfield
~The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: Cathedral Church of St.George (Parish of Saint George and Saint Andrew)with Transfiguration, the Ascension and Holy Redeemer – The Very Rev. Samuel
Nichols; Synod Office Staff – The Right Rev. Leopold Friday
~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia – The Most Revd Winston Halapua Bishop of Polynesia and Primate and Archbishop of the Anglican Church in
Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia Bishop of Taranaki – (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) The Most Revd Philip Richardson
~In our parish: Irene Cull; John, Kathleen, Cole, Sydney, Matthew & Jayden Davis; Mark & Barbara Dickerson~ Prayers for all the Parish Council Members: Philip Zachariah, Dick Ridley, Pat Mosca, Will Murphy, Victoria Michkofsky
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Pat Kover
Reader – Ruth Mauel
Administrant – Jeanne Mosca
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Lancelot Huggins
Server – tbd
Prayer Leader – Mitchell Goodjohn
Readers – tbd
Administrants – tbd
Greeter – Susan Chivers
Sunday School – Paul Fritz
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to the Harris Family, our hosts today. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, January 14 – Epiphany 2
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, January 21 – Epiphany 3
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, January 28 – Epiphany 4
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Baptism &Holy Eucharist, BAS
