7th Sunday after Epiphany
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Sun. Feb. 24: Community Conversation, 1 pm
Mon. Feb. 25: Community Conversation, 2 pm
Wed. Feb. 27: Scenic Acres service, 2:30 pm
Thurs. Feb. 28: EfM, 12:30 pm
Fri. Mar. 1: World Day of Prayer, 1 pm, St. Barnabas
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.
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!
Foothills Hospital Service
Our next service at the Foothills Hospital will be on Sunday March 10 2019 at 2 pm. Volunteers are always welcome to take part in the service and to visit with those who attend. Please contact Susan Chivers if you would like to be involved.
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.
St. Edmund King and Martyr
In 2018, St. Edmund’s Food Bank distributed 474 hampers, feeding 872 adults and 396 children. The Christmas Hamper Program was able to assist 279 adults and 187 children (including gifts) by distributing 147 hampers. Contributions enable St. Ed’s to provide assistance to families in the community of Bowness, as well as surrounding communities in the Calgary area.
Altar Flowers
We have a few dates open for altar flowers in the coming months. If you are interested in making a flower dedication for the bulletin for any of the following dates, please contact Aline Greaves (403-286-0792 or agreaves@shaw.ca). March 31, April 7, June 23, or June 30.
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
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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.
Calgary Alliance for the Common Good
The Indigenous Gathering Place (IGP) is an Indigenous-led community-driven collective vision of a physical space where peoples of Calgary and area could learn and practice cultural, historical and spiritual traditions associated with Indigenous ancestry.
As we get closer to securing a geographical location, the IGP is hosting a series of community conversations to help us better understand HOW an Indigenous Gathering Place in Calgary will be used.
The conversations will be happening from February 1 to March 15, 2019 and we’ll share back what we heard at a celebration event in April.
- When: Feb. 28, 2019 from 12-1:30 p.m. Where: Iniskim Centre (Rm T110), Mount Royal University 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary
- When: March 6, 2019 from 2-3 p.m., Where: Mount Royal University @ Trico Changemakers Studio (third floor Bissett School of Business Rm. EB 3013). 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary
Can’t make it to a conversation? Listen to a short visioning exercise and then fill out our online survey at the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IGPengage
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 Peggy Clarke 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. George, Stettler – The Rev. K. David Holmes, The Rev. Jack Schulze (Hon.)
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Phillip, Mesopotamia with St. Matthias and St. Joseph, on St. Vincent – The Rev. Canon Ashton Francis
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer for: Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America – The Rt Revd Julio Murray Thompson, Primate of IARCA & Bishop of Panama
~ In our parish: Jacob & Annie Philipose; Max & Robin Phillips; Dick & Adeline Ridley
~ For the Honorary Clergy: The Rev. Lloyd Northcott
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 – Tom Greaves
Reader – Susan Chivers
Administrant – Michael Hallworth
Greeter – Aline Greaves
Altar Guild – Esther Valerio/Jeanne Mosca
Children’s Ministry – Kyria Pires
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Bob & Ginny Betty, 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, 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
Sunday, March 17th – Lent 2
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
