Epiphany
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Sun. Jan. 5: Christmas clean-up, after 10:30 am service
Wed. Jan. 8: Jean Goldie memorial service, 2 pm
Thurs. Jan. 9: EfM, 1 pm
Curious about upcoming bible readings? The lectionary is always available here: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu//
Announcements
This Sunday after 10:30 am service, please bring your coffee upstairs as we put away Christmas for another year. Thank you!
Memorial for Jean Goldie
A memorial service will be held for Jean Goldie at St. Andrew’s on Wednesday, January 8 at 2 pm. Please contact Carole Thomson (jdavethomson@gmail.com or 403-241-7990) to help with or contribute to the reception (dainties only please to be delivered before noon on Jan. 8).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wisdom Centre Events
Save the Date: Matthew Fox, January 17-19
Matthew is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal/Anglican priest and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice. Author of 37 books, he is one of the most important theologians of our time, and it is a real coup that we have persuaded him to come to Calgary. More info on Matthew can be found at https://www.matthewfox.org/matthew-fox.
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 Marjorie Wing & Daffney Crossley in memory of our mother, Joan Wing
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: Diocese of Calgary Synod Office Staff – The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, The Ven. Pilar Gateman, Ms. Lorraine Betts, Ms. Barb Gogol, The Rev. Clara King, Mrs. Barbara Labrecque, Br. Jason Carroll, Mrs. Kim Getty, Mr. Michael Hoskin, Mrs. Carol Tubman, Mr. David Allan, Mr. Larry Taerum & Chancellor Peter Crisfield
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: Cathedral Church of St. George (Parish of Saint George and Saint Andrew) with Transfiguration, The Ascension and Holy Redeemer – The Very Rev. Samuel Nichols; Synod Office Staff – The Right Rev. Leopold Friday
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer for: Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia – The Most Revd Philip Richardson – Bishop of Taranaki and Primate, The Most Revd Don Tamihere – Pihopa o Aotearora and Primate, The Most Revd Fereimi Cama – Bishop of Polynesia and Primate
~ In our parish: Bryan & Alysha Bulmer; Claire Butler & Natalie; Paul, Lisa, Sam & Gina Calles
~ For the Facilities Maintenance: Pat Mosca, Dick Ridley & Paul Fritz
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher…………………………………………………………… The Rev Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant …………………………………..…………….………….……….…Ruth Mauel
Prayer Leader/Administrant …………………………………………………………….…Pat Kover
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher………………………………….……………………. The Rev Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant……………………….….…..……………..…………….…….. Philip Zachariah
Server …………………………………………………………………..….…………Rosemary Christmas
Prayer Leader ………………………….……….……………………………………………. Tom Greaves
Reader……………………………………..……………………………………………Jennifer Peters
Administrant………………………………………………………………………………………Jennifer Peters
Greeter……………………………………..………….….………….…………………Yvonne Fredrick
Storyteller………….……………………………………………………………….…….… Kara Hallett
Altar Guild ………………………………………………………………………………Saro Zachariah
Sidesperson ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Tris Chivers
Music Director ……………………………………..……….…………………………… Claire Butler
Thanks to Pam Harris & Rosemary Christmas, 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 12 – Baptism of Jesus
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
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
