2nd Sunday of Advent
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Wed. Dec. 12: Holy Communion @ The Manor, Garrison, 10 am
Thurs. Dec. 13: EfM, 12:30 pm
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)
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).
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!
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 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.
The “Interview Movie”
John & Ruth thank everybody who stayed to watch the Part 1 and Part 2 of the “Interview Movie”.
On Saturday December 08th, 2018, starting at 7:00 p.m., there will be a showing of the combined Part 1 and Part 2, at John & Ruth’s home, address: 1307 Kingston St. N.W.
Popcorn, licorice and beverages will be served.
There is unrestricted street parking on the opposite side of the Mauel’s home, next to the school play ground.
If you can, let John or Ruth (ruth1508@gmail) know that you will be attending, so they know how many people to prepare for, but if you don’t let them know, that’s OK, as you are always welcome.
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 Kathy Courte (Blackwell family) in memory of Mom & Dad, Leigh & Ogiena (Jean)
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. Cyprian, Lacombe – The Rev. Robert Sears, The Rev. Deacon Doreen Scott; Church of the Epiphany, Rimbey – The Wardens; Companion Diocese Committee
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Mary, Bequia (bek-way) with Holy Cross, Paget Farm; St. Michael, Canouan, Mustique; and St. Matthias, Union Island – The Ven. Everton Weekes, The Rev. Frank Garraway (Asst.)
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Falkland Islands (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury)
Falkland Islands (Parish of) (Canterbury, Falkland Islands) – The Rt Revd Timothy Thornton
~ In our parish: Vernon & Barbara Jones; Linda Kamhuka; Michelle & Omar Keane; Nashira Keshavjee
~ Prayers for Facility maintenance – Paul Fritz, Pat Mosca, Dick Ridley
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Pat Kover
Prayer Leader/Administrant – Ruth Mauel
Reader – Penny Smith
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Philip Zachariah
Server – Sam Calles
Prayer Leader – Lisa Calles
Reader – Phyllis Haskewich
Administrant – Jennifer Peters
Altar Guild – Saro Zachariah
Greeter – Bob Betty
Children’s Ministry – Chandra Kuran
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Will Murphy & Lindsay Driediger-Murphy, 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 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
Christmas Day
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
