Ascension of the Lord (trans.)
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Sun. June 2: SALT conversation, 12:30 pm
Tues. June 4: Spring Concert, 12 noon
Tues. June 4: Kate out of office
Curious about upcoming bible readings? The lectionary is always available here: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu//
Announcements
SALT – Community ConversationsFollow-up discussions are now scheduled for later in Easter season, on Sunday afternoons, beginning at 12:30pm ( the second is after the 10:30am service coffee time this Sunday). We will discuss Social Isolation. All are invited to join this time of connection through conversation.
Spring Concert Series
Our fourth spring concert is this Tuesday, June 4 @ 12 noon when we welcome Stephanie Soltice (violin) and Kimberley-Ann Bartczak (piano). Bring your lunch and come along with your friends! Please note: we have received a parking relaxation for street parking.
Worship Planning Team
Wednesday, June 19 at 7pm will be the inaugural meeting of a worship planning team. We will consider our worship holistically, both from a vision / dream big picture perspective, as well as immediate details like music and incorporating all ages. It is an opportunity to learn about, and reflect on, our worship practice while seeking greater connection and unity within the parish. Feel free to contact Christine with any specific questions or topics you’d like to review.
Out-on-the-Town
Thank you to Ruth Sturby and John Mauel for coordinating the Out on the Town dinner on May 28!
Baby Food Blitz
Hello Everyone….it’s Baby Food Blitz time of year again to support the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank. During our original tour of the Food Bank, we were told that baby food is at the top of their Needs List, and that fact continues to this time. Donations of baby cereal or jars of baby food would be gratefully received. In the past, some folks have preferred to give a cash donation and have Carole Thomson do the shopping. I will gladly do that again this year. The Blitz is running all month…May 1-31. Last year was a record year, with 320 pounds of baby food collected. Thank you for your support of this ministry.
Sorrento Centre Summer Programs:
Now is the time to start planning your summer visit to Sorrento in the beautiful Shuswap. Go to https://www.sorrentocentre.ca/5-weeks-of-summer to visit the website and review summer offerings. July 7-13 will feature the Rev. Christine and the Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee! We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre! Also on the website are employment opportunities for Summer Youth Staff for 15-20 people.
St. Edmund King and Martyr
In 2018, St. Edmund’s Food Bank distributed 474 hampers, feeding 872 adults and 396 children. The Christmas Hamper Program was able to assist 279 adults and 187 children (including gifts) by distributing 147 hampers. Contributions enable St. Ed’s to provide assistance to families in the community of Bowness, as well as surrounding communities in the Calgary area.
Altar Flowers
We have a few dates open for altar flowers in the coming months. If you are interested in making a flower dedication for the bulletin for any of the following dates, please contact Aline Greaves (403-286-0792 or agreaves@shaw.ca). June 23.
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Education for Ministry Graduation
Sunday, June 9
Mentors, students, past graduates and anyone interested in the Education for Ministry program are invited to join the EfM Community at a Eucharist celebration honoring the graduates of the 2018/2019 program, on Sunday evening, June 9 at 7:00 pm, at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Calgary. For more information, please contact ctubman@shaw.ca
Taize Prayer Service
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Calgary Thursday, May 30, 7:00 pm
Brother Emile from the Community of Taize will be in Calgary to lead a public Taize Prayer. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event – whether you’ve loved Taize music for years, or have never experienced this style of worship before. Taize is an ecumenical Christian religious community in Burgundy, France known all over the world for their beautiful music and contemplative style of prayer.
Learn more about Taize
Holy Trinity Anglican Church – Friday, May 31, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Learn more about the ecumenical Community of Taize in France. Brought to you by the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, please join us for this workshop. Taize is famous for its contemplative music and meditative style of worship, but they also do reconciliation work around the world, and have a deep-seated commitment to the poor. This is an opportunity to learn more about Taize, lead Taize-style prayer (and sing in different languages), or consider possibly travelling to Taize one day. The day will be a mix of worship, song, practice, Bible study and informative sessions dotted with real-life stories from someone who has spent a lot of time at Taize.
Workshop leader is the Rev. Clara King, Incumbent of St. George Anglican Church in NE Calgary. Go to www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-more-about-taize-tickets-56083027846 to register.
U of C Nursing Program
In partnership with a local elementary school, the University of Calgary Nursing Student cohort is supporting a clothing drive for the winter of 2019/2020. We are requesting your assistance through the donation of new or gently used clothing items for students. Due to Calgary’s abundance of extreme cold days, we are specifically requesting jackets and other warm clothes. For our K-6 students, we are looking for new or gently used (pre-washed and in good repair): Jackets , Hoodies , Sweaters , Snow pants , Toques or warm hats , Gloves or mittens.
We would also appreciate brand new socks, still in their packaging. Drop clothing items off at St. Andrew’s in the box across from Kate’s office. This Sunday will be the last day for donations. For more information contact Ann-Marie Carroll at University of Calgary at amcarrol@ucalgary.ca or Nic Thibault at University of Calgary dominic.thibault@ucalgary.ca.
Wisdom Centre—Events
Interfaith Bible Study:
Wednesdays in May and June, 1:00 to 2:30 pm. No need to register. Come to as many sessions as you like. In June, meetings will be at Beth Tzedec Synagogue (1325 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary) and in July, meetings will be at B’nai Tikvah Temple (900 – 47 Ave SW, Calgary).
Brian McLaren: The Great Spiritual Migration
Friday, November 1, 2019 – Sunday, November 3, 2019 7:30 pm – 3:30 pm—Save the Date!
The Wisdom Centre and Hillhurst United are excited to be welcoming Brian McLaren to Calgary November 1- 3, 2019. His time in Calgary will include a Friday evening public lecture, a Saturday workshop and Sunday preaching. Stay tuned for more information. We expect to start registration in June 2019.
There will also be a ‘pre-event’ at Hillhurst United on Friday, November 1 during the day. In preparation for this event, we will be hosting an evening study on Wednesdays, October 9, 16 and 23 from 7-9 pm at St. Laurence Anglican Church.
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.
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 Jean Goldie in memory of loved ones.
Shared prayers today:
~ The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Archbishop, 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: Holy Nativity, Calgary –The Rev. Brian Vickers, The Rev. Dr. Bob Mummery (Voc. Deacon); Indigenous Ministry / Native Ministries
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Matthew, Biabou (bee-abou) with St. Sylvan, Stubbs and St. Mark, Greggs, on St. Vincent – The Rev. Pamela Daniel, The Rev. Deacon Kenwick Lewis; Provincial Lay Representative to the Anglican Consultative Council
~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico – The Most Revd Francisco Moreno, Presiding Bishop of La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico & Bishop of Northern Mexico
~ In our parish: Douglas & Ishbel Cormack; Alan & Hilda Cox; Irene Cull
~ Prayers for the Lunch Bunch – Drop-In Centre lunch service Thursdays, all the volunteers and coordinators
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Jeanne Mosca
Prayer Leader/Administrant – Pat Kover
Reader – Penny Smith
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Philip Zachariah
Server – Peter Tan
Prayer Leader – Susan Chivers
Reader – Jennifer Peters
Administrant – Jennifer Peters
Greeter – Helen Perry
Storyteller – Kara Hallett
Altar Guild – Carole Thomson
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Pam Harris, our host today. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, June 9th – Pentecost
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, June 16th – Trinity Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, June 23rd – Pentecost 2
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
