Announcements
Office Hours:
Both Christine and Kate will be working from home for a portion of the week.
If you need to come to the church, please contact Kate or Christine first to ensure one of us is there.
Best to contact Kate via email; best to contact Christine via email or cell: 403-618-0316
If you do enter the building, please ensure you wear a mask, sanitize your hands and sign in.
Before you come by St. Andrew’s, for any reason, please self-monitor for possible symptoms of Covid-19 by reviewing this document.
There is a visitor sign-in log at the front table that we ask you sign upon entry, once you have sanitized.
Before you come by St. Andrew’s, for any reason, please self-monitor for possible symptoms of Covid-19 by reviewing this document.
Coming in 2021….
New Parish Council members and wardens are needed! If you’re interested in being involved in parish leadership 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 2020 are DUE Sunday, January 31, 2021! Please submit the report for which you are responsible to Kate at standrw1@telus.net.
Annual Meeting of Parishioners
St. Andrew’s AMP willbe taking place on Sunday, February 21, 2021 following the 9:30 am service.
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Parishioner The Rev. Brian Woodrow passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. Please keep his family in your prayers in this time of grief. A private service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2021.
Rest eternal grant to Brian, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Interfaith Bible Study- Numbers: Our Sojourn in the Wilderness
Bible study begins again on Thursdays: January 21 to February 25 from 1:00-2:30pm. Facilitators are: Cantor Russell Jayne, Rabbi Mark Glickman, Rev. Christine Conkin and Pastor Wallace Bornhuse. RSVP at info@bethtzedec.ca or 403-255-8688. Zoom link will be provided to you upon registration. Free and open to all.
Prayer Chain
We are pleased that Jeanne Mosca and Rosemary Christmas are now part of this ministry – joining Christine Conkin, Susan Chivers, Hilda Cox , Saro Zachariah and Pat Kover. If you have a prayer request please contact any member of the chain and your prayer will be sent round as quickly as possible.
United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week -Feb1-7, 2021
The World Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform—one week in a year—when all interfaith groups and other groups of goodwill can show the world what a powerful movement they are.
This year there is space with Representatives from many Religious traditions in our City. For more information and to register for any of the virtual events go to: https://www.calgaryinterfaithcouncil.org/2021-wihw-in-calgary/
2021 Offertory Envelopes are ready to be picked up from St. Andrew’s, whenever that is possible. Some have already been delivered and if you are concerned about receiving yours then contact John MacKinnon, 403-282-0074, johnm9@telus.net
and we’ll arrange to get them delivered. A few people will be using new envelope numbers as we order a smaller quantity each year.
Zoom Choir!
Nancy will be holding Zoom singing practice on Thursday evenings at 7pm from October 1st so all can join in from the comfort of home! This is for choir members and all others who have missed singing and wish to join in.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81994349811?pwd=M3daZUxScFltRERqOTRuc1VRZVMvQT09
Meeting ID: 819 9434 9811
Passcode: 794463
Calgary Cares (Caring Action Relationships Education Seniors)
We are looking for Volunteers of all ages! (Ages 16-60+)
6 month volunteer opportunity
January 2021 – June 2021
Calgary CARES senior empowerment project will:
> Promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations
> Engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others
> Expand awareness of elder abuse during COVID lockdown
> Support the social participation and inclusion of seniors
For more information or to volunteer fill out the volunteer form here
Come and Let Us Pray Together
At the most recent meeting of the AFP executive we discussed ways that we could respond and help people dealing with the COVID pandemic. Our response is to say why we don’t we do what we do best- and that is to pray.
We will be hosting a one-hour time of prayer on December 21, January 18, and February 15 at 1:00pm Eastern time. It will be a mixture of biblical readings, reflection, music, intercession, silence and other types and kinds of pray. You are welcome to actively participate or simply listen and pray quietly.
We will use the “Zoom” way of gathering people together. For more information see the weekly email.
Did You Know…?
We have copies of the personal devotions “Our Daily Bread” at the church for for September through to November. They can be picked up in the narthex if you’re at the church or we can drop one in the mail for you if you contact us!
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
Short reflections are published weekly. The latest is about “enlarging your perspective.” It can be found here.
Donations
Church operations are obviously much different than they were just a few months ago, but we’re not closed! We are most grateful for your continued donations. If you normally donate by cheque, you can send it by mail. Pre-authorized debit continues and you can join or make adjustments by contacting John MacKinnon (johnm9@telus.net). We also have an “account” with CanadaHelps you can access here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/129209680RR0001-st-andrews-anglican-church/
Praying with PWRDF
This is an excellent opportunity for us to make connections during this time of isolation. We can come together by praying with each other from parishes across the county, with PWRDF staff and most importantly with and for our partners.
All the recordings from the past few weeks of prayers can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoQP475xxXQAyzjoXtC0ykA
To register for upcoming sessions, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/PWRDFPrayers
