1st Sunday of Advent
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Sun. Dec. 2: Screening of Interview Movie, noon
Mon. Dec. 3: women’s Potluck Dinner for Aventa, 6 pm
Thurs. Dec. 6: EfM, 12:30 pm
Sat. Dec. 8: Silver Stars, 10am-12pm
Announcements
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)
Christmas Cakes
Jacob & Annie Philipose will be selling Christmas cakes this morning in support of the Canoffer Society of Alberta. Cakes are still $15 and are in limited supply. First come, first served!
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.
Women’s Christmas Potluck
All ladies of the Parish are invited to attend the Christmas Potluck on Monday, December 3. 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. We look forward to breaking bread with you. Your Convenors – Carole Thomson and Lorraine Cook.
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.
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
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!
The “Interview Movie” is ready to be shown in the church basement/hall! Part 1 will receive its world premiere on Sunday Nov. 25th and Part 2 will be shown on Sunday Dec. 02nd, both starting times will be at 12:00 noon. Bring your own (brown) bag lunch. Coffee & tea will be served. Expect to stay for about 1 1/4 hour to watch each part.
On Saturday Dec. 09th, starting at 7:00 p.m., John & Ruth Mauel will be hosting a “Movie Night” with freshly popped popcorn at their home to show the whole 2+ hour movie in one sitting.
Out on the Town
Thank you to Ernie & Phyllis Haskewich for organizing Out on the Town on November 27 at Juree’s Thai Place. We had a good turnout and we all enjoyed good fellowship over good food. Our next Out on the Town will be on January 22, 2019.
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).
Living Well, Dying Well: Aging & Preparing for the End of Life
As we age there are many matters to attend to: legal, medical, financial, and spiritual. This event is an opportunity to learn more about these topics and to connect with others.
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Place: St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14th Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: $25
To register, please go to: www.ststephenscalgary.org/lliving-well
To learn more and/or to receive an event brochure, please contact the Rev. Natasha Brubaker at 403-249-3014 or natasha.stmartins@telus.net, or the Rev. Charmaine Evans at 403-244-4879 or deacon@ststephenscalgary.org.
Event sponsors: The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, St. Martin’s Anglican Church and St. Stephen’s Anglican Church.
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 by Marjorie Bahan in memory of loved ones
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. John, Olds – The Rev. Joan Schellenberger, The Rev. Inez Hannett (Hon.), The Rev. Jeanne hunter; Vocational Deacons and Lay Ministers
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. James, Layou with St. Mary Buccament on St. Vincent – The Rev. Junior Gallentyne, Priest-in-Charge
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain – The Rt Revd Carlos López-Lozano
~ In our parish: Lancelot & Cindy Huggins; Doris Hugh; Jim Hutchins
~ Prayers for the Custodian – contracted out to “European Cleaning Services”
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – .The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Jeanne Mosca
Prayer Leader/Administrant – Pat Kover
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Philip Zachariah
Server – Rosemary Christmas
Prayer Leader – Will Murphy
Reader – Susan Chivers
Administrant – Colleen MacNaughton
Altar Guild – Esther Valerio/Jeanne Mosca
Greeter – Tris Chivers
Children’s Ministry – Kara Hallett
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Pam Harris , our host today. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, December 9th– 2nd Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, December 16th– 3rd Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
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
