Lent 1
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Sun. Mar. 10: Foothills Hospital Service, 2 pm
Tues. Mar. 12: Kneed to Pray, 12:10 pm
Wed. Mar. 13 Holy Communion @ The Manor, 10 am
Wed. Mar. 13: Theology Course, 1 pm
Thurs. Mar.14: EfM, 12:30 pm
Announcements
Foothills Hospital Service
Our next service at the Foothills Hospital will be on Sunday March 10 2019 at 2 pm. Volunteers are always welcome to take part in the service and to visit with those who attend. Please contact Susan Chivers if you would like to be involved.
SALT – Community Conversations
Thanks to all 24 people who participated in one of our small group discussions recently. We found the conversations to be diverse, informative, heartfelt and rich. It’s never too late to join the conversation, so so stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to add your voice. SALT is Dave Thomson, Dick Ridley, Mitch Goodjohn and Rev. Christine.
LENTEN ACTIVITIES !
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. Anyone available to help with hospitality or parking, please contact Christine.
Kneed to Pray
Connect with the Divine and lift your soul to God. For 6 Tuesdays in Lent, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, you are invited to join a time of simple, communal prayer. 12:10-12:50pm. Beginners welcome! Please contact Susan (chiverss@telus.net or 403-247-4011) for more information.
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). April 7, June 23,
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John Bell – Ancient and Ever-New: Spirituality in the 21st Century March 22 to 24
John L. Bell is a preacher, hymnwriter, composer, lecturer and broadcaster. An ordained minister of the Church of Scotland and a member of the Iona Community, John is a member of the committee that produced the ground-breaking Church Hymnary 4. He has produced many collections of liturgy, scripts, sermons and reflections, original hymns and songs, and three collections of songs of the World Church, and is primarily concerned with the renewal of congregational worship at a grass-roots level. He will give a Friday evening lecture, “Ancient and Ever New…an Introduction to Celtic Spirituality” on March 22, a Saturday workshop entitled “Music, Liturgy and Imagination” on March 23, and will preach at St. Laurence on Sunday, March 24 at 10:00 am. Early-bird pricing (until March 1) is $100 for Friday and Saturday, with Saturday’s lunch included; $25 for Friday only, and $90 for Saturday only. To register go to https://wisdomcentre.ca/register-for-john-bell/
For both above events, registration can also be done by calling (403) 249-6184 ext 2.
A Day of Lenten Devotion & Prayer
March 23, 2019 from 9 am to 3 pm – St. Francis, Airdrie
Join Archbishop Greg and the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer for a day of Lenten meditations and prayer.
Our relationship with God is one of the most important relationships we have. Yet so often the frenetic activity of life leaves us with little time to mediate on this.
This Lenten Season, why not take one day to re-connect with God’s presence in your life. Please register by emailing FellowshipPrayerCalgary@gmail.com
Please list all dietary needs with Registration.
Anglican Laity Retreat
Come to the Mount! This preached silent retreat comes at a perfect time – the weekend before Palm Sunday. Do you crave a quiet weekend away? A weekend of God’s presence? Time to take a walk in the woods? Delicious home-cooked meals prepared by someone else? Your room is waiting.
All are welcome. Please join us. You will be glad you did!
Date: Friday dinner to Sunday after lunch, April 5 – 7
Theme: “Who do you say that I am?”
Where: Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre
41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta
Cost: $195 but nobody is turned away. Anything above that is eligible for tax receipt.
Website: www.mountstfrancis.ca
For Questions or to Register: Leon/Statia Demers 403-242-1332 or leon-statia@shaw.ca
Images of Spirituality
Come and join with other women to celebrate God’s great gift of a creative spirit within each of us. Our 30th Annual Gathering – ‘Praying Outside the Lines’ – takes place April 5th-7th, 2019 at Entheos Retreat Centre.
As space is limited, registrations will be accepted on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
Registration Fees:
$240 if deposit* and registration received by March 9, 2019
$260 if received after that date.
*A non-refundable deposit of $80 is required to register for this event. Registration fees cover double accommodation, meals and program.
For more information and registration, contact the Registrar at: info@imagesofspirituality.ca
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.
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.
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 Michael Hallworth in memory of Beryl & Herbert
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: St. Magloire, Drumheller; St. John the Baptist, New Brigden; All Saints, Oyen – The Rev. Catherine Holland
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Patrick, Barrouallie (barrel-ee) with St. David, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, All Saints, and Mary Magdalene, on St. Vincent
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer : Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo -The Most Revd Zacharie Masimango Katanda, Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kindu
~ In our parish: Brian & Margot Skinner; Penny Smith; Lorna Stewart
~ All those who Read on Sunday mornings
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Ruth Mauel
Prayer Leader/Administrant – Jeanne Mosca
Reader – Penny Smith
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Philip Zachariah
Server – Sam Calles
Prayer Leader – Lisa Calles
Reader – Tom Greaves
Administrant – Aline Greaves
Greeter – Tris Chivers
Altar Guild – Carole Thomson
Children’s Ministry – Paul Fritz
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Yvonne Fredrick, Vicki Michkofsky & Rosemary Christmas, our Lenten Lunch hosts today. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, including Lenten Lunches! Please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, March 17th – 2nd Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, March 24th – 3rd Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, March 31st – 4thSunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
