3rd Sunday of Advent
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Wed. Dec. 19: Worship service @ Brentwood, 2pm
Wed. Dec. 19: Holy Communion @ Scenic Acres, 2:30 pm
Thurs. Dec. 20: Lunch Bunch @ DI, 11:30 am
Thurs. Dec. 20: EfM, 12:30 pm
Announcements
Christmas services will be as follows:
Christmas Eve, Monday December 24:
4:00pm Children’s service with Eucharist
7:00pm Festive Eucharist
Christmas Day, Tuesday December 25:
10:30am Simple service of Holy Communion
Christmas Office Hours
The church office will be closed on Dec. 25/18 and Jan.1/19. We will be open on Dec. 27 from 9 am to 1 pm and on Jan. 3/19 from 9 am to 3 pm.
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.
Latest Financial News
Your spiritual and financial contributions are critical to our ministry and we thank you for all you give to St. Andrew’s! Our October financial statement shows that we slightly improved our giving profile for the year, but that we likely will have a shortfall at year end. Our year-to-date deficit is now at $24,022 compared to $23,606 in September, (higher than budgeted). FYI some extra unplanned costs did occur this year, such as $775 for elevator control cable repairs and $940 for further church roof repairs to fix leaks from last winter. So we ask you to look in your hearts and determine if you can help reduce this further by year end. (Additional offering envelopes are available in the Narthex or use the Donate button under the “Giving Back” tab on our website)
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!
Saying Farewell to Eyad & family
The time is approaching for our friends – Eyad, Fatan, Thyatra and Abdallah to move to Saskatchewan. Please join us on January 13th at 10:00am for the service and/or 11:30am for the luncheon at St. Edmund’s as we say Farewell! An RSVP is much appreciated (email@stedmundscalgary.org or 403-288-6331).
Annual Reports for 2018 are DUE Tues. January 15 th ! Please submit the report for which you are responsible to Kate at standrw1@telus.net
2019 Offertory Envelopes are ready to be picked up in the narthex. A number of people will have a new envelope number in order to consolidate our list and to save paper and costs. If you still have old envelopes at home, please recycle them or write your new number on them if needed. We are using fewer envelopes as more people are using monthly automated donations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 403-282-0074 or johnm9@telus.net. John MacKinnon
2018 Tax Receipts Please not that, to be eligible for a 2108 tax credit, donations must be received by December 31, 2018. They must be hand-delivered to the office or post-marked no later than December 31, 2018. Many thanks!
Christmas Day Potluck
Christmas Potluck at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Anglican) will be serving turkey and ham. The potluck will be on Christmas Day. It starts at 1:00 pm. Please bring an item such as vegetables or dessert. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Penny Smith at 403-249-5997 for further information.
Christmas Tea & Bazaar
Our annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar was another success. Fellowship was enjoyed by everyone along with tea, sandwiches and sweets. Just over $1600.00 was raised for our church. Many thanks to Helen Perry for organizing our annual tea and to those who baked, made preserves, helped out in the kitchen and served our guests. We appreciate everyone’s contribution.
Calgary Drop In Centre Christmas Gift
In 2007, then Chef Greg said he wished he could serve the clients a hot breakfast every morning. That year at Christmas, St. Andrews provided 356 lbs. of oatmeal to the DI..a year’s supply. Since then, through your generous support, St. Andrews has provided the DI with 3325 lbs of food. Chefs Cindy and Glen have requested a gift of coffee again this year. On behalf of the DI Lunch Bunch, I invite you to contribute a donation of ground coffee (no decaf or beans) if you are able, or Carole Thomson will be happy to shop for you if you would like to make a cash donation. The collection basket for the coffee will be in the Narthex as of November 6th. Blessings and thank you from the DI staff and clients…and from the “St. Andrews Lunch Bunch” who so faithfully serve at the DI throughout the year. Carole Thomson
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.
Ministries at St. Andrew’s
See our new display in the narthex highlighting our weekly worship ministries. Feel free to contact the specific coordinator for more information and to get involved. The sign-up lists for reading & administering have moved below the ministry descriptions, along with a full roster.
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!
Altar Guild
After many years of service as the Head of Altar Guild, Kathryn Tulk has now transitioned to Emeritus Altar Guild Coordinator. We are so grateful for her passionate and dedicated faithfulness to this ministry. Thanks also to Carole Thomson for taking on the role of coordinator.
Church Calendars are here!
Canadian Church Calendars for 2019 have arrived!! Cost remains $5.00. Please see or contact Pat Kover (8am) or Adeline Ridley (10:30 am) to buy yours today!
PWRDF Christmas Cards
PWRDF Christmas Cards are now available. The order form is here. 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).
Silver Stars Musical Revue Society proudly presents “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Sat. Dec. 15, 2018, 2 pm—Lakeview United Church (3023 – 63 Ave. SW) Admission $10, Kids Under 12 Free; Advanced Tickets: SSMRSChristmas.bpt.me For more information visit www.silverstarsrevue.com
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 News Service 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
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: Holy Trinity, Rocky Mountain House – The Rev. Dr. Chris Nojonen, The Ven. Richard Lemmon (Hon.); St. Cuthbert & St. George, Sundre – Gerald Ingeveld, Lay Minister; Bishop, Archdeacons and Regional Deans (BARDS)
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Andrew with Holy Innocents, St. Giles and St. Michael – The Ven. Michael Marshall
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Kivu (Rwanda) – The Rt Revd Augustin Ahimana
~ In our parish: Tom & Pat Kover; Chandra, Andrew, Emma & Michael Kuran; Diane Lancaster
~ Prayers for our bookkeeper, Sandra Davenport
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Ruth Mauel
Prayer Leader/Administrant – Jeanne Mosca
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Lancelot Huggins
Server – Sam Calles
Prayer Leader – Colleen MacNaughton
Reader – Linda Kamhuka
Administrant – Aline Greaves
Altar Guild – Rosemary Christmas
Greeter – Susan Chivers
Children’s Ministry – Kyria Pires
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Bob & Ginny Betty, 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, December 23rd– 4th Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m. A Children’s Eucharist
7:00 p.m. Festive Eucharist
Christmas Day
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, December 30th– Christmas 1
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
