5th Sunday of Easter
This Week at St. Andrew’s
Sun. Apr. 29: Confirmation class, 12:30 pm
Thurs. May 3: EfM, 12:30 pm
Thurs. May 3: Silver Stars rental, 5:30 pm
Announcements
Spring Concert Series
Please take posters and postcards to share with your friends and in the community. Make a date in your diary for May 15th, 12pm to 12:45pm to catch Matt Heller and Michael Hope kick off our new Spring Concert Series. Feel free to bring your lunch to eat while you enjoy the concert. Free admission.
This concert features four centuries of musical hits! Two Calgary Philharmonic musicians spin a playlist of transcendent tunes, from the sublime counterpoint of J.S. Bach to the swinging grooves of Sinatra. Discover a quirky and surprising take on classical, jazz, and pop styles, performed by bassoonist and vocalist Michael Hope and bassist Matt Heller.
Baby Food Blitz
Hello Everyone..for this year, we have decided that the Baby Food Blitz will be held in APRIL. Food Bank Sunday is April 15th but the Blitz will also include Sunday, April 22nd. This is the eleventh year we have participated in focusing on BABY FOOD and this came out of being told during our original tour of the Food Bank that baby food is at the top of their Needs List. Donations of baby cereal or jars of baby food would be gratefully received by the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank. In the past, some folks have preferred to give a cash donation and Carole Thomson has done the shopping. I will gladly do that again this year as well. Thank you for your support of this ministry.
Finance Update
If you are going to be away this spring or summer, please consider signing up for pre-authorized debit using one of the forms in the narthex. If you are already using pre-authorized debit, remember you can top up your donation at any time by using a blank envelope (also available in the narthex) or by using the donation button on our website. Thanks for your contributions!
Out on the Town
A big thanks to Margot and Brian Skinner for organizing a successful April Out on the town dinner. The group had an enjoyable time with fine food and good company.
Communications Development
We are beginning a process of looking for some expertise to improve our communications in at least 3 areas: graphic design, website maintenance and social media. If you or someone you know have some skills and passion in this area, please let us know!
Youth Confirmation
Our program of study towards confirmation has begun! Please keep Erik Fritz and Omar Keane in your prayers as they explore their faith. Confirmation will be Sunday, June 24 when we will join our friends at St. Barnabas to celebrate with our young people.
60th Anniversary Planning meeting
Planning is proceeding well. An anniversary video is being worked on the Ruth and John (see the other notice). The anniversary dinner night format and meal was agreed to. The outdoor items (bench, little library and bike rack) have been organized and will be purchased and installed in late spring. Once plans for the celebration weekend are finalized in the next month we will provide details and handouts.
Anniversary Video
Ruth Mauel will be making a video which will run during our Anniversary celebration dinner on September 15th.
The video will be short historical vignettes from 1958, alternating with videoed memories and hopes from as many of St. Andrew’s parishioners as possible.
We would like people to focus on three questions:
1) What brought you and your family to St. Andrew’s church?
2) What keeps you at St. Andrew’s?
3) What is your dream of the future for St. Andrew’s?
Ruth will be setting up her video camera between as well as after the Sunday services on April 8th, 15th, and 22nd, and invites everyone to think on the questions above, and share their answers with their fellow parishioners.
Director of Finance
The Anglican Diocese of Calgary seeks a Director of Finance. This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive salary, pension and benefits. The Director of Finance provides leadership in all areas of finance including accounting and administration. A recognized professional accounting designation (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of five years management experience in finance, accounting and administration is required, preferably in a non-profit setting. A detailed position description outlining all facets of the job, working relationships within the diocesan organization and special abilities desired is available from the Ven J Barry Foster at bfoster@calgary.anglican.ca Applications will be received until April 30th, 2018 and will include a current resume and three references. All applications are gratefully received but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Music news!
We are all enjoying how our new electric keyboard is enhancing our worship. Thanks to everyone who have donated towards it. If you would like to contribute, please designate your donation to “music”.
Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Conference
404 – 4th Avenue N., Cochrane
Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Join Bishop Stephen Cottrell as he discusses God’s invitation to “Hit the Ground Kneeling!” What difference can prayer make to our daily lives? How can we pray in a more effective manner? How can we feel more comfortable in prayer?
Bishop Cottrell is a well-known author, and as part of Springboard, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s evangelism team, he is a sought-out speaker and presenter. It is our pleasure and delight to have him with us! To register, please contact bettynadurak@gmail.com.
Theological Shifts, Rumblings, and Shake-Ups in the 21st Century
Join Christine and Anna Greenwood-Lee this summer at Sorrento Centre, Aug 5-11, to explore some theology in a beautiful setting. We will start with the premise outlined by Phyllis Tickle in her book The Great Emergence that the Church and society today are undergoing a shift of the size and significance which we have not seen since the Reformation. We will then talk about some of the changes already happening and some that might be coming. We’ll look at writings and videos from some of the biggest voices on the religious landscape today. For more information or to register, visit: http://www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca.
Companions of the Bishop
On May 14, 2018 we are planning our next “Companions of the Bishop” Dinner. This Dinner will be held at the Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary. We are pleased to have Primate Fred Hiltz as our Guest Speaker, presenting his thoughts on the theme “The Church In and For the World.”
This fundraising event is for the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund, which covers expenses that the Bishop incurs that are not covered by the Diocesan budget, especially in supporting clergy of the Diocese. This will be an opportunity to support the Bishop’s discretionary fund financially with a suggested donation of $250. Charitable donation receipts will be issued by the Diocese automatically for donations over $25. The cost of the dinner is $75 per person (no receipt).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marcus Herrel at herrelmarc@gmail.com.
Compost Collection at St. Andrew’s
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!
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 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 Helen & Ralph Perry
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: St. Andrew, Gleichen – The Rev. Brad Everett
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. David and St. Paul on Grenada – The Rev. Edward Mark
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East – The Most Revd Suheil Dawani ,Archbishop, Jerusalem & the Middle East & Archbishop in Jerusalem
~ In our parish: Ken & Susan McGregor; Pamela, Ann & Rachel McLean; Andrew, Courtney & Jack McVie
~ Prayers for the Prayer Chain ministry and Prayer Shawl ministries, along with their members
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Pat Kover
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Lancelot Huggins
Server – Peter Tan
Prayer Leader – Susan Chivers
Readers – Gordon Wells, Grace Northcott
Administrants – Susan Chivers, tbd
Greeter – Aline Greaves
Sunday School – Paul Fritz
Sidesperson – Lorraine Cook, Tris Chivers
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Gord & Mary Ellen Wells, 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, May 6th – Easter 6
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, May 13th – Ascension Day (trans.)
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, May 20th – Pentecost
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
