Baptism of the Lord
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Mon. Jan. 13: HC service @ Colonel Belcher, 2 pm
Wed. Jan. 15: Brentwood Care service, 2 pm
Thurs. Jan. 16: Lunch Bunch @ DI, 11:30 am
Thurs. Jan. 16: EfM, 1 pm
Fri. Jan. 17 : Memorial service for Kathryn Tulk, 1 pm
Curious about upcoming bible readings? The lectionary is always available here: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu//
Announcements
Memorial for Kathryn Tulk
A memorial service will be held for Kathryn Tulk here at St. Andrew’s on Friday, January 17 at 1:00 pm. Please contact Jeanne Mosca (403-366-9989; jmosca0205@gmail.com) to help with a reception.
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.
Adult Christian Formation
Perhaps you’re new to faith or perhaps you want to renew your faith for a new decade. A program of study & reflection is being prepared for early this year. Contact Christine to find out more about baptism, confirmation, reaffirmation or reception into the church catholic this winter.
Offertory Envelopes
2020 Offertory Envelopes are ready for pick up in Narthex. Contact John MacKinnon at 403-282-0074 or johnm9@telus.net if you have any concerns.
Calgary Drop In Centre Christmas Gift
Thanks to all who contributed! Together we gave 841 lbs of sugar!! How sweet is that?!?
New Parish Council Members
New Parish council members and wardens 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.
Annual Reports for 2019 are DUE Tues. January 14 th !
Please submit the report for which you are responsible to Kate at standrw1@telus.net.
Annual Meeting of Parishioners
St. Andrew’s AMP will be taking place on Sunday, February 9 following the 10:30 am service. Lunch will be provided.
Carewest Colonel Belcher
We will be holding a service at the Colonel Belcher Centre on the 2nd Monday of each month beginning on January 13. Services will be at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend. Please contact Christine for further information and assistance with the services would be appreciated.
2019 Financial
Many thanks for all you’ve given at St. Andrew’s through 2019. Watch for year-end reports coming later this month!
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)
Jan. 21, 7 pm: St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4903 – 45 Street SW
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
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)
Attitude of Gratitude
Thanks to Steve Cebuliak for the beautiful evergreen boughs he brought to decorate the church for Christmas!
Wisdom Centre Events
Save the Date!!
Dan Hines will lead us in a weekend lecture and workshop Friday, March 6-Sunday, March 8, 2020 at St. Laurence Anglican Church.
Mentored by social thinker and writer Parker J. Palmer, Dan serves as an international Courage & Renewal facilitator and leadership consultant for individuals and for business, educational, and religious organizations. As co-founder of the intentional community, RareBirds Housing Co-operative, he has a passion for exploring alternative living, innovative housing, and a more sustainable relationship to the land. Dan is an Anglican priest.
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 Steve Cebuliak in memory of Arlene & loved ones.
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. Laurence, Calgary – The Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee, The Rev. Carolyn Herold (Hon.), The Rev. Cathy Fulton (Hon.), The Rev. Don McLeod (Hon.)
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: Holy Trinity, Georgetown with St. John, Holy Name, St. Peter, St. Luke on Granada – The Rev. Fr. Junior Ballantyne
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer for: Anglican Church of Australia –The Most Revd Philip Leslie Freier, Archbishop of Melbourne & Primate of Australia
~ In our parish: Austen Carn; Steve Cebuliak; Tris & Sue Chivers
~ For the Bookkeeper: Sandra Davenport
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher…………………………………………………………… The Rev Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant …………………………………..…………….……………..…………Pat Kover
Prayer Leader/Administrant …………………………………………………….……….Ruth Mauel
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher………………………………………………………. The Rev Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant………………………….…..……………..……………..……. Lancelot Huggins
Server ……………………………………………………………….……….Dave Thomson/Alison Betty
Prayer Leader ………………………………….………………………………………..Lancelot Huggins
Reader ……………………………………..………………….……………………………….. Susan Chivers
Administrant…………………………………………………………………………………………………..tbd
Greeter……………………………………..………….….………….……………………… Ginny Betty
Altar Guild ……………………………………………………………………………Carole Thomson
Storyteller……..…………….……..……………………………………….………………..Kara Hallett
Sidesperson ……………………………………………………………………………………..Lorraine Cook
Music Director…………………………………………………….………………………Claire Butler
Thanks to Rosemary Christmas & Pam Harris , 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, January 19– 2nd after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, January 26 – 3rd after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, February 2nd – 4th after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
