6th Sunday after Epiphany
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Tues. Feb. 19: Community Conversation, 10 am
Tues. Feb. 19: Parish Council, 7 pm
Wed. Feb. 20: Brentwood service, 2 pm
Wed. Feb. 20: Bible Study, 7 pm
Thurs. Feb. 21: Lunch bunch @ DI, 11:30 am
Thurs. Feb. 21: EfM, 12:30 pm
Sat. Feb. 23: Study Day on Marriage Canon, 9:30 am (Holy Trinity)
Sat. Feb. 23: Pub Night, 7 pm
Announcements
SALT – Community Conversations
St. Andrew’s Listening Team (Dave Thomson, Dick Ridley, Mitch Goodjohn and Rev Christine) invite you to sign up today for a small group discussion: Tues. Feb 19 at 10am; Thurs. Feb 21 at 7pm; Sun. Feb 24 @ 1pm; or, Mon. Feb 25 @ 2pm. We are also happy to meet one-on-one.
Latin & Love Songs – Sat. Feb. 17, 7:30 pm
The Clicquot Trio, who performed at St. Andrew’s on Tues. Feb. 12, will be appearing at the Engineered Air Theatre for one night only! To receive a 20% discount on tickets order online or by phone and use the code LOVE20. Click here to order or call 403-294-9494.
Transforming Tradition: A Bible Study
At various times through salvation history, people of faith have undergone profound transformations in belief and practice. For 3 Wednesday evenings in February (6, 13 & 20) beginning at 7 pm, we will explore some of the dynamics of a previous transformative time, the Restoration after the Babylonian exile, and discuss how ancient biblical wisdom could be applied to current times. Please bring a Bible!
St. Andrew’s Pub Night
Mark Sat. Feb 23 (7-9pm) in your calendar now and plan to attend a fun filled night of music and laughs right here at St. Andrew’s. Sign up on the downstairs bulletin board with your talent!
2018 Tax Receipts are in the mail and should arrive by the first week of February. Please review your receipt carefully and save it with your tax files. If you have any concerns, please contact me at johnm9@telus.net or 403-282-0074. If you have not received it or cannot find it when doing your taxes, I can supply a replacement. John MacKinnon
LENT IS COMING!
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Our annual Pancake Supper is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 5th, this year. The men of St. Andrew’s organise this event and are looking for volunteers to help put on this supper. There will be a volunteer sign up list on the bulletin board leading into the downstairs hall. Please add your name to this list if you are able to help, or contact me by phone or email. John MacKinnon 403-282-0074 johnm9@telus.net
Ash Wednesday, Mar 6 @ 7:00pm, “Imposition of Ashes” service.
We enter Lent with the sign of ashes, an ancient sign, speaking of the frailty and uncertainty of human life. This quiet service gives us the space to remember our mortality and thereby encourage us to fullness of life.
Theological Shifts, Shake-Ups and Rumblings in the 21st Century—here at St. Andrew’s!
Wednesdays from March 13 to April 10, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Led by The Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee and The Rev. Christine Conkin, this series 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 look at writings and videos from some of the biggest voices on the religious landscape today: Richard Rohr, Desmond Tutu, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Peter Rollins, Brian McLaren, Cynthia Bourgeault, and Ilia Delio. We will talk about what these shifts and changes might mean to how we understand the authority of the Bible, the authority of science, the authority of Jesus, and the authority of the head and the heart. No charge but please register by emailing adminassist@stlaurence.
Kneed to Pray
Connect with the Divine and lift your soul to God. For 6 Tuesdays in Lent, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, you are invited to join a time of simple, communal prayer. 12:10-12:50pm. Beginners welcome! Please contact Susan (chiverss@telus.net or 403-247-4011) for more information.
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The Coldest Night of the Year Sponsored Walk is on Saturday, February 23, this year. There are various ways to support this effort to help the vulnerable and needy in our city. All funds raised go to Feed the Hungry and KAIROS. Parishes can register their own team, individuals can walk themselves or with friends, or anyone can join Marlene Wiens who has already registered a team Anglicans on the Move. Marlene says, ”CNOY is a lot of fun and so valuable – would you join me? Invite your friends as well.” Just search Anglicans on the Move on the cnoy.org web page.
Of course if you are unable to walk you are encouraged to sponsor a team or individual.
If you have any questions please contact Alison Longson at pwrdfcalgary.@telus.net or Marlene Wiens at wiens.me@gmail.com
Study Day on Marriage Canon
This event will be simultaneously broadcast to three Parish locations: Calgary (Holy Trinity), Red Deer and Taber on Saturday, February 23 (at 9:30 am). Hosted by the Diocese and organized by Elizabeth McLennan, we will view the message from speaker Rev. Dr. Jesse Zink, President of the Montreal Theological College. Contact Elizabeth for more details at eliz.mclennan@gmail.com.
World Day of Prayer – March 1st 2019 at 1:00 pm
This year’s service will be at St Barnabas Anglican Church – 1407 7 Ave NW. All are welcome to join in a service written by the women of Slovenia. The service includes music, readings and prayers and will be followed by a reception. All are welcome. Participating churches are St Barnabas, St Andrew’s, Holy Cross, St David’s United, St Giles Presbyterian and St Pius Roman Catholic.
For further information please contact Susan Chivers or Phyllis Schmidt.
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.
Inter-faith Bible Study
Wednesdays from January 9 to February 27
This Bible Study will focus on the book of Exodus. Sessions will be led by Rabbis Glickman and Osadchey and The Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee. January sessions will meet at Beth Tzedec Synagogue (1325 Glenmore Trail SW), and the February Sessions will be at B’nai Tikvah (900 – 47th Avenue SW). Come to as many sessions as your are able and please bring a Bible.
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!
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 Lorraine & Colin Cook in memory of loved ones.
Shared prayers today:
~ The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Bishop, 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. Stephen, Calgary – The Rev. Brian Pearson, The Rev. Charmaine Evans, The Ven. J. Barry Foster (Hon.), The Rev. Cathy Fulton (Hon.)
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Paul, Calliaqua (kal-ee-a-qwa) with St. John, Belair – The Rev. Canon Ashton Francis
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer for: Church of the Province of Central Africa – The Most Revd Albert Chama , Archbishop of Central Africa & Bishop of Northern Zambia
~ In our parish: Ralph & Helen Perry; Jennifer Peters
~ For the Greeters: Helen Perry, coordinator
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 – Lancelot Huggins
Server – Dave Thomson
Prayer Leader – Victoria Michkofsky
Reader – Linda Kamhuka
Administrant – Susan Chivers
Greeter – Bob Betty
Altar Guild – Carole Thomson
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 as well as sign up for Lenten Lunches. Please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, February 24th – 7th after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, March 3rd – Transfiguration
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Wednesday, March 6th – Ash Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Imposition of Ashes
Sunday, March 10th – Lent 1
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
