Pentecost 20
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Sun. Oct. 27: Outside rental, 1 pm
Thurs. Oct. 31: EfM, 1 pm
Curious about upcoming bible readings? The lectionary is always available here: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu//
Announcements
Next Sunday….
We mark All Saints & All Souls Days with a special service in Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. You are invited to bring a picture or some other memento of one you are remembering and/or write names on the page provided in the narthex to be read during our commemoration.
Christmas Tea, Bake sale, Bazaar
Hello all you enthusiastic volunteers. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board downstairs. Put your name down for your favourite task, such as setting up, serving, making coffee, or washing up! There are lots of opportunities to contribute to the success of our tea. Invitations for you to give to family and friends are on the Narthex table.
Thanks for your enthusiastic support.
Helen Perry
Brentwood Care Services have resumed. These short services comprised of hymns, readings and prayers take place every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm and are much valued by the attending residents. We are always looking for more volunteers to help with the services. The next service is October 16. If you would like to join our small group, please see Susan Chivers or Vicki Michkofsky.
Church Calendars are here!
Canadian Church Calendars for 2020 have arrived!! Cost remains $5.00. Please see or contact Pat Kover (8am) or Adeline Ridley (10:30 am) to buy yours today!
Women’s Christmas Potluck
All ladies of the Parish are invited to attend the Christmas Potluck on Monday, December 2. Start time will be 6:00 p.m. with the food being served at 6:30. Please bring a Potluck food dish ( a ham will be prepared by the convenors) OR a bottle of wine (non-alcoholic punch will be available) AND a personal gift (not wrapped) for a woman at AVENTA. Flyers with gift suggestions for AVENTA will be posted around the Church. If you need a ride please contact either Lorraine or Carole so we can find you a lift. We look forward to breaking bread with you. Your Convenors – Carole Thomson and Lorraine Cook.
PWRDF Christmas Cards
PWRDF Christmas Cards are now available. Order forms are in the narthex. Samples of each design can be found, in plastic baggies, upstairs on the counter to the right of the narthex as you enter the sanctuary, and downstairs pinned to the right-hand side bulletin board, under the PWRDF section. Order directly from PWRDF or through Pat Kover (pakover@telus.net, 403-968-0520). Suggested donation is $20.00 (charitable tax receipt given for donations of $20.00 or more).
Kneed to Pray
Connect with the Divine and lift your soul to God. For 3 Tuesdays in Advent, Dec. 3,10 & 17, you are invited to join a time of simple, communal prayer. 12:10-12:50 pm. Beginners welcome! Please contact Susan (chiverss@telus.net or 403-247-4011) for more information.
Ten Thousand Villages—Shop Fair Trade
15% of purchases at the Crowchild Ten Thousand Villages (220 Crowchild Trail NW—403-270-0631) on November 20th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm will be donated toward PWRDF.
Join us from 6-8PM on November 20th for some Fair Trade shopping. There will be hot beverages, chocolate sampling, and a short discussion on the mission of Ten Thousand Villages.
The Licensed Lay Ministry Program & The Calgary School for Mission and Ministry Ministries—Diocese of Calgary
Have you been wondering how to use your God-given ministry gifts to lead others in worship in your home Parish?
The Diocese of Calgary is launching a new initiative to strengthen and equip lay leaders like you: the Licensed Lay Ministry Program. There will be three areas of training and licensing: License A: Leading Public Worship in Morning and Evening Prayer License
B: Administering Reserved Sacrament to the Public (and, with permission of the Bishop, at parish services) License
C: Preaching in Public Worship.
For more information go to: http://www.calgary.anglican.ca/ministries/the-licensed-lay-ministry-program
Finance Update
As of the end of September, our year-to-date deficit of $23,845 is higher than budgeted. We always see a dip through the summer though St. Andrew’s operations continue. Your continued support is needed and appreciated. Thanks.
Downstairs Bulletin Boards…
Could use some love and attention. Are you the one called to take this on? Speak to Christine.
Cursillo Movement Events
Upcoming Men’s and Women’s Cursillo Weekends
The Fall Cursillo Weekend for Men will be held from Thursday, October 24 to Sunday, October 27. The Weekend for Women will be held from Thursday, October 31 to Sunday, November 3. Please consider sponsoring someone to attend, and pray for both teams and candidates. For more information go to cursillo.ab.ca.
Wisdom Centre Events
Brian McLaren: The Great Spiritual Migration
Friday, November 1, 2019 – Sunday, November 3, 2019
The Wisdom Centre and Hillhurst United are excited to be welcoming Brian McLaren to Calgary November 1- 3, 2019. His time in Calgary will include a Friday evening public lecture, a Saturday workshop and Sunday preaching. There will also be a ‘pre-event’ at Hillhurst United on Friday, November 1 during the day. To buy tickets go to https://wisdomcentre.ca/events/brian-mclaren-the-great-spiritual-migration/
Save the Date: Matthew Fox, January 17-19
Matthew is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal/Anglican priest and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice. Author of 37 books, he is one of the most important theologians of our time, and it is a real coup that we have persuaded him to come to Calgary. More info on Matthew can be found at https://www.matthewfox.org/matthew-fox.
Accommodation available in Edmonton for students:
Christ Church Anglican Church in Edmonton has recently taken the old rectory and turned it into affordable Christian housing for university students. Rooms will be available in September. To apply or for more information, please contact chelsy.bouwman@gmail.com
All Saints Retreat Centre, Cochrane
The All Saints Family Centre Society is a registered non-profit society connected to All Saints Anglican Church in Cochrane, providing community outreach. We offer a variety of courses, workshops and retreats, as well as space for rent for courses, speakers and retreat days. For more information or a tour of the facility, please contact Elizabeth Short at (403) 660-5636, or email Karen and Elizabeth at allsaintsretreatcentre@outlook.com.
Grief Support for Loss of a Loved One: Elizabeth Short, Director of En-Courage, will be offering another six-week course. Please contact her at elizabeth@en-courage.ca or call (403) 660-5636 to indicate dates/times you would prefer. When a group is put together, dates/times for the next session will be confirmed. Suggested price of $120 for 6 sessions.
Parking!!
Foothills Village Condo Board has voted to allow us to park in their VISITOR parking on Sunday mornings until 1pm. They have also reopened the fence from their property to our alley! A big thanks to Patrick Carmichael, President of the Board for being such a good friend to St. Andrew’s! If you do receive a ticket, please let Christine know, so we can work out any kinks in the system.
Driver(s) Wanted! We have a few parishioners living at Chartwell Colonel Belcher who need a ride to come to church. It is only a 5 minute drive from church and you need space for a walker. Please let Christine know if you are willing to help fill this pastoral need.
Did you know?
*Our roof is fixed! You may not have known that last winter we experienced some leaking due to heavy snow and ice damming above the office. The issue has been addressed and we’re ready for winter!
*Our budget is 63% for Personnel (Priest, Choir Director & Office Administrator); 11% for the building (utilities, maintenance) and 26% everything else. Talk to a member of Parish Council for more details!
Did You Know? Our little library is now registered on the world map of Little Free Libraries! Check it out at https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/
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!
Wisdom Centre Information click here.
Diocese of Calgary Information Newsletter click here.
Anglican Church of Canada – News from General Synod November 2018
This Sunday at St. Andrew’s
Altar Flowers – today are offered to the Glory of God by Irma & Walt Glanville in memory of their daughter Sandra Gayle Maurer
Shared prayers today:
~ The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
~ The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
~ The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Archbishop, Diocese of Calgary & Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land
~ The Right Rev. Leopold Friday, Bishop of our Companion Diocese
~ In Our Diocese: St. Aidan, Pekisko – The Rev. Diane Beaman, The Ven. Robert Griffiths (Hon.); St. Benedict, High River – The Rev. Sean Devlin; St. Thomas, Dinton; Women’s Cursillo Weekend (Oct. 31-Nov.3)
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Mary, Bequia (bek-way) with Holy Cross, Paget Farm; St. Michael, Canouan, Mustique; and St. Mattias, Union Island – The Ven. Everton Weekes, The Rev. Frank Garraway (Asst.)
~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of Ceylon (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury) – The Rt Revd Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey, Bishop of Colombo; The Rt Revd Keerthisiri Fernando, Bishop of Kurunegala
~ In our parish: Ralph & Helen Perry; Jennifer Peters; Jacob & Annie Philipose
~ Prayers for the Prayer Chain & Prayer Shawl ministries—Susan Chivers & Hilda Cox
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Pat Kover
Prayer Leader/Administrant – Jeanne Mosca
10:30 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Philip Zachariah
Server – Dave Thomson
Prayer Leader – Tom Greaves
Reader – Susan Chivers
Administrant – Aline Greaves
Storyteller – Kyria Pires
Greeter – Ginny Betty
Altar Guild – Carole Thomson
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Pam Harris & Rosemary Christmas, 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, November 3rd – All Saints (trans.)
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, November 10th– Pentecost 22
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, November 17th – Pentecost 23
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
