Baptism of the Lord
This Week at St. Andrew’s
Tues. Jan. 15: Parish Council, 7 pm
Wed. Jan. 16: SALT meeting, 1 pm
Wed. Jan. 16: Brentwood service, 2 pm
Thurs. Jan. 17: EFM, 12:30 pm
Thurs. Jan. 17: Lunch bunch @ DI, 11:30 am
Announcements
Annual Reports for 2018 are DUE Tues. January 15 th ! Please submit the report for which you are responsible to Kate at standrw1@telus.net
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!
2018 Coffee Blitz
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the DI Coffee Blitz of 2018. On Dec. 20th the Lunch Bunch delivered 178 pounds of coffee. Glen and Cindy from the DI Kitchen were very grateful and want you to know how thankful they are for the donation. They shared with us that they were down to the last 4 flats of coffee in the storeroom and were trying to decide where to access the money to buy more coffee supplies. So St. Andrews gift was a timely arrival. Blessings to you all. Carole T. and the St. Andrews “Lunch Bunch”.
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!
Hello Out on the Towners
Our next place to go is BIG FISH, fresh seafood and oyster bar restaurant, 1112 Edmonton Trail N.E. 403 277 3403 on Tuesday 22 January 2019 at 6:30 pm. There is parking behind the restaurant shared by neighbour Open Range, there is also some street parking. Please let Helen Perry know if you wish to go with us by Friday 18th January.
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.
New Parish Council Members
New Parish council members 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.
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 soon in 2019…
Transforming Tradition
At various times through salvation history, people of faith have undergone profound transformations in belief and practice. For 3 Wednesdays in February (6, 13 & 20), 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 let Christine know if an afternoon or evening time would be best for you.
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!
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/
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.
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.
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.
Saying Farewell to Eyad & family
The time is approaching for our friends – Eyad, Fatan, Thyatra and Abdallah to move to Saskatchewan. Please join us on January 13th at 10:00am for the service and/or 11:30am for the luncheon at St. Edmund’s as we say Farewell! An RSVP is much appreciated (email@stedmundscalgary.org or 403-288-6331). If you would like to contribute to a gift for Eyad & family from St. Andrew’s, please indicate “Rector’s Discretionary—Eyad” on your offering.
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 Steve Cebuliak in memory of Arlene & 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. Laurence, Calgary – The Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee, The Rev. Carolyn Herold (Hon.), The Rev. Victor Cabel (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. Kari Marcelle
~ 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: Ken & Susan McGregor; Pamela, Ann & Rachel Mclean; Andrew, Courtney & Jack McVie
~ For the Wardens: Colleen MacNaughton, Dave Thomson & Dick Ridley
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 – Dave Thomson
Prayer Leader – Mitchell Goodjohn
Reader – Jennifer Peters
Administrant – Jennifer Peters
Greeter – Aline Greaves
Altar Guild – Carole Thomson
Children’s Ministry – Kara Hallett
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Dick & Adeline Ridley, 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 20– 2nd after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, January 27 – 3rd after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, February 3rd – 4th after Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Annual Meeting of Parishioners following 10:30am service.
