Epiphany 5
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Sun. Feb. 9: Annual Meeting of Parishioners, 12:30 pm
Mon. Feb. 10: HC service @ Colonel Belcher, 2pm
Wed. Feb. 12: UofC Emeriti Concert, 1:30 pm
Thurs. Feb. 13: EfM, 1 pm
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Parishioners will be held on the 9thday of
February, 2020, 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 19th day of January, 2019
Curious about upcoming bible readings? The lectionary is always available here: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu//
Announcements
Memorial for Helen Nixon
A memorial service will be held for Helen Nixon at St. Andrew’s on Friday, February 21 at 2 pm. Details about a reception to follow.
Joyful Giving 2020
All parishioners should have received their Joyful Giving 2020 letter and forms in person or by mail. We encourage you to review this carefully and to provide information on your Time, Talent and Treasure asap to allow proper planning for the year ahead. Remember this is part of an ongoing campaign to help our parish grow into the next decade. We are always open to your thoughts and abilities to help make this happen. Your co-chairs Dave Thomson and Dick Ridley and Reverend Christine.
2019 Financial
As our financial year end approaches, our parish is projected to have a shortfall of some $20,000 for church operations. We do have reserve money in our bank account that is held for emergencies and for operations and this can be used to assist if necessary. At this time of Christmas giving and sharing, we trust that those who are able to, will offer extra givings this December to help out our wonderful parish. Your Wardens Dave Thomson and Dick Ridley.
Exploring Faith and Church
Begin the new decade by exploring or re-exploring your Christian faith. Guided by participants’ own questions and/or areas of interest, we will explore together Thursday mornings, beginning at 10 am. Contact Christine for more information.
Lent is coming!
Shrove Tuesday, February 25… Our annual Pancake Supper is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25th, 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, Feb. 26 @ 5:30 pm, “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.
Lenten Lunches: Each Sunday in Lent we enjoy one another’s company over a bowl of soup following the 10:30am service. Please sign up on the counter in the lower hall to serve one Sunday.
Kneed to Pray – Connect with the Divine and lift your soul to God. For 5 Tuesdays in Lent, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 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.
Broadway Trio Concert—presented by the University of Calgary Emeriti Association “For the Joy of Singing”
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
2:00 – 3:30 PM—free admission
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
Mostly Broadway Trio:
Richard Heyman, Malcolm Edwards, Katheryne Perri Edwards
A selection of Broadway favourites and other gems! Free parking will be available either in the church parking lot (limited space available) or on the street outside the church. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided in the church basement from ca. 1:30 pm until 3:45 pm. For more info contact: Tris Chivers (chivers@ucalgary.ca)
An Evening with Brené Brown
On Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00pm, you are invited to learn more about the work of writer and researcher Brene Brown. We will focus particularly on her 2010 book The Gifts of Imperfection: Your Guide to a Wholehearted Life, but reading it is not required. Our discussion will be informed by a video of Brown describing core concepts. Contact Christine for further information.
Altar Flowers
There are openings for flower dedications on the following dates: February 23, March 1, April 5 and June 14. If you are interested in dedicating the flowers for a loved one or a special event please contact Aline Greaves (agreaves@shaw.ca)
2019 Tax Receipts are in the mail and should arrive by the 2nd week of February. Please review your receipt carefully and save it with your tax files. If you have any concerns, please contact John MacKinnon at johnm9@telus.net or 403-282-0074. If you have not received it or cannot find it when doing your taxes, a replacement can be issued.
Seniors Residences
We regularly offer worship at 3 residences. You are invited to join anytime – extra hands are always welcome! Upcoming dates are: Carewest Colonel Belcher – Feb 10, 2:00pm; Brentwood Care Centre – Feb 19, 2:00pm; Scenic Acres – February 26, 2:30pm
Downstairs Bulletin Boards…
Could use some love and attention. Are you the one called to take this on? Speak to Christine.
Tears of the world: Life, Trauma and Faith
Sat. Feb. 8: 10 am—12 pm
The Cathedral church of the Redeemer, 604 1st SE
This free educational two-session gathering is designed for anyone looking to more fully understand what trauma is, how it impacts us as individuals and as communities, and the role of spirituality in living with and through trauma.
Session 1: Trauma and Its Aftermath, The Rev. Susan Brandt
Session 2: Tears of God: Living with Trauma, The Rev. Dr. Jane Rowland
For more information, please call the Rev. Natasha Brubaker (403249-3014) or The Rev. Charmaine Evans (403-244-4879).
Calgary Interfaith Council – Open House Series
Building Sacred Bridges through education and relationships. Open Houses will consist of a 30-minute presentation, 15 minute question and answer, and a tour of the Sacred Space.
All are welcome! Limited seating. Questions call Dalton Harding (403-630-2200)
Feb. 18, 7 pm: Hindu Society of Calgary, 2225 – 24th Ave NE
Mar. 17, 7pm: Calgary Buddhist Temple, 658 – 1 Ave NE
Apr. 21, 7 pm: Al-Madinah Calgary Islamic Assembly, 4616 – 80 Ave NE
Wisdom Centre Events
Dan Hines
Registration is now open for our March 6 – 8,event with Dan Hines on Wayfinding and Leadership. Dan trained with Parker Palmer and is a wonderful speaker and facilitator. More information on this weekend is here. You can buy early-bird tickets on our website for the whole event for $80 or for Friday evening only for $15 between now and February 20th.
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.
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 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 the Reed Family in memory of Ron and Margot
Shared prayers today:
~ The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
~ The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
~ The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Bishop, Diocese of Calgary & Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land
~ The Right Rev. Leopold Friday, Bishop of our Companion Diocese
~ In Our Diocese: St. Peter, Calgary – The Rev. Jagdutt Singh, The Rev. Rosemary Bishop
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: Holy Trinity, Castries with St. Mary La Caye, on St. Lucia – The Ven. Christian Glasgow
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Anglican Church of Canada – The Most Revd Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
~ In our parish: Glenn & Claudia Doerksen; Brent, Kristen, Oscar & Isaac Edwards; Monica Edwards
~ For the Parish Council members – new and returning being voted in today
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 ………………………………….……………………………………………..Linda Kamhuka
Reader ……………………………………..………………….…………………………Jennifer Peters
Administrant………………………………………………………………………………………..Jennifer Peters
Greeter……………………………………..………….….………….………………..………Helen Perry
Altar Guild ………………………………………………………………….……Rosemary Christmas
Storyteller……..…………….……..……………………………………….………….…….tbd
Sidesperson ………………………………………………………………………………….John MacKinnon
Music Director…………………………………………………….………………….……Claire Butler
Thanks to the Parish Council, 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 16– 6th after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, February 23rd – Transfiguration Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Wednesday, February 26th – Ash Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Imposition of Ashes
Sunday, March 1st – Lent 1
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
