4th Sunday after Epiphany
This Week at St. Andrew’s
Wed. Jan. 30: SALT meeting, 4 pm
Wed. Jan. 30: Children’s Ministry meeting, 7 pm
Thurs. Jan. 31: EfM, 12:30 pm
Announcements
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Parishioners
will be held on the 3rd day of February, 2019,
following our regular 10:30am service, in the parish hall at which time all baptized persons regularly attending Services of worship in this Parish and receiving communion or otherwise regularly receiving the administrations of the clergy of this Parish are entitled to attend.
– DATED this 20th day of January, 2019
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
Financial good news!
Thanks to everyone’s great commitment and generosity, our operating expenses broke even by year-end 2018. With the 60th anniversary special expenses, we ended with a small deficit, but stayed within budget. Please note: If you proactively increase your monthly donation now, the end of this year will be hassle-free, harangue-free, nag-free!
What is SALT?
St. Andrew’s Listening Team currently consists of Dave Thomson, Dick Ridley, Mitch Goodjohn and The Rev. Christine. Together we’re working on developing a series of parish conversations to deepen our relationships, discover pressing issues and discern common values. Stay tuned for more information!
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.
Out on the Town
Thank you to Helen Perry for coordinating a very successful Out on the Town dinner evening at The Big Fish on Tuesday, January 22nd. We enjoyed a very sociable evening and some tasty fish dishes selected from a very interesting menu.
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.
Coming in February…
Diocesan Choirs Festival 2019
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer
604 – 1st Street SE, Calgary
The Cathedral will host a Diocesan Choirs Festival on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The Dean, Clergy and Choir of The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer invite choirs and choral singers from the Diocese of Calgary to participate in a special service of Choral Evensong on that day. Further information is available at http://www.anglicancathedralcalgary.ca/diocesan-choirs-festival/
Transforming Tradition
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.
Travis Enright – Reconciliation and Worldview
February 8 to 10, 2019
Travis comes to us from the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton where he serves both as Archdeacon for Indigenous Ministry and Rector of St. Faith’s.
Friday, February 8, 7:30 pm: Travis will give a public lecture at St. Laurence.
Saturday, February 9: He will lead a workshop at Christ Church (3602 – 8th Street SW).
Sunday, February 10: Travis will preach at the 10:30 am service at Christ Church.
Latin & Love Songs
A noontime concert at St. Andrew’s on Tuesday, February 12 by Clicquot Trio (featuring Claire Butler on piano, Stefano Valdo on bass, Reuben Grendus on drums and special guest, Rick Climans on saxophone).
U of C Emeriti Association Concert
“For the Joy of Singing” – This musical event will be presented by “The Mostly Broadway Trio” [Katheryne Perri Edwards (soprano), Richard Heyman (baritone) and Malcolm Edwards (piano)] at St Andrew’s Anglican Church on Wednesday February 13 at 2:00 pm. This performance is organized by the Emeriti Association (EA), University of Calgary. All welcome – admission is free. Refreshments will be available in the church basement. A parking relaxation will be in force from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Contact person: Tris Chivers, President U of C EA.
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!
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.
Coming in Lent 2019…
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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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.
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 Jim Hutchins in memory of Carol & her parents, Charlie & Kay Leech
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. Paul, Calgary – The Rev. Fergus Tyson, The Rev. Cyril Haynes (Hon.), The Rev. Dr. Norman Knowles (Hon.), The Rev. Charles Alexander (Hon.)
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Andrew with Holy Innocents, St. Giles and St. Michael, on Grenada – The Rev. Michael Marshall; St. John with St. Mark and St. Matthew, on Grenada – The Rev. Coleridge Booker; Christ-the-King with St. Francis, on Grenada
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer for: Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil –The Most Revd Naudal Alves Gomes, Primate of Brazil & Bishop of Curitiba
~ In our parish: Helen Nixon; Lloyd & Grace Northcott; John & Bonnie Oldring
~ For the Altar Guild, Carole Thomson (coordinator)
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Jeanne Mosca
Prayer Leader/Administrant – Pat Kover
Reader – Sandy Lucas
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Philip Zachariah
Server – Phyllis Schmidt
Prayer Leader – Mitchell Goodjohn
Reader – Linda Kamhuka
Administrant – Rosemary Christmas
Greeter – Susan Chivers
Altar Guild – Rosemary Christmas
Children’s Ministry –
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to the Parish Council & Wardens, 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, February 10th – 5th after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, February 17th – 6th after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, February 24th – 7th after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
