St. Andrew’s At A Glance
Second Sunday of Lent
March 12, 2017
TODAY 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, Barrouaillie (barrel-ee) with St. David, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, All Saints, and Mary Magdalene on St. Vincent – The Rev. Coleridge Brooker
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer : Maseno South (Kenya) – The Rt Revd Francis Abiero;
Maseno West (Kenya) – The Rt Revd Joseph Wasonga
~ In our parish: John & Charlotte Carswell; Colin Catley; Samantha Catley
~ For the Education for Ministry group and their leader, Cathie Hall
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher…………………………………………….………..The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant …………………………………..…………….………….………….. Pat Kover
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher..………………………………….….…………….The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant………………………….…..……………..………………..Rosemary Christmas
Server ……………………………………………………………….……………..………………………..tbd
Prayer Leader ………………………………….……………………………………….. Mitchell Goodjohn
Readers ………………………………………………..………………….….Gina Calles, Lisa Calles
Administrants……………………………………………………………………………………………………….tbd
Greeter……………………………………..………….….……………………………….….Avis Bruton
Sunday School Teachers……..…………….……..Simlie Foscolos, Fiona Greaves, Paul Fritz
Sidesperson ……………………………………………………………………………….. John MacKinnon
Music Director ……………………………………..………………………………..… Melissa Lebo
Thanks to Lorraine Cook & Pamela Harris, our Lenten Lunch hosts today. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, including Lenten Lunches beginning Mar. 1! Please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, March 19th – 3rd Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, March 26th – 4thSunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, April 2nd – 5th Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
| Readings |
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
John 3:1-17
Announcements
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Do You Need A Prayer For Yourself Or Someone You Love? – Before the service please complete a ‘Prayer Request’, which you’ll find on the counter closest to the stairs in the Narthex (Lobby). Please feel free to experience the blessing of presenting your care and concern to God in prayer. For our new parishioners – do you need someone to say a prayer for you or a member of your family or a friend? We have a very active prayer chain in the parish and we would love to include you in our prayers. Just phone any of us – it doesn’t matter where you start, as the prayer will go around the chain quickly. We are The Rev. Christine Conkin, Pat Barton, Monica Edwards, Hilda Cox, Susan Chivers, Saro Zachariah, Pauline Booth & Avis Bruton.
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Card Ministry – On behalf of St Andrew’s, cards are sent out to people in our church community who would benefit from a prayerful connection in their time of special need. Please let the Church Office know if you are aware of anyone who would appreciate a card. |
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Mon. Mar 13: “More God” Lenten program, 7pm
Thurs. Mar 16: EfM, 1pm
Thurs. Mar 16: Lunch Bunch @ DI
Sat. Mar. 18: Cursillo, all day
Blank Canvas Fundraiser
Today, before and after church, please claim, dedicate and paint your tiles, or claim, dedicate and leave your tiles to be painted by others. Check out the painting station downstairs for tiles in need of your prayer and creativity. And check out the parking lot entrance for our framed “blank canvas” to become a filled out piece of communal art!
Ministry with Children, Youth and Families
It is time to think broadly and creatively about our needs and dreams for ministry with our youngest parishioners. An initial meeting was held on Wednesday, February 1 to begin this conversation. The next meeting is scheduled for Wed. March 8 at 7pm. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Lent Resources!
Monday evening, 7:00pm – “More God: A Spiritual Practice Sampler Series” will have us explore various ways we can connect with God and our own souls. We will learn about and try out different approaches to prayer and meditation.
Society of St. John the Evangelist is an Anglican religious order that creates various spiritual resources through the year. For Lent this year they have created a 6-week program based on the 5 Marks of Mission, understood as 5 Marks of Love. For a free workbook and to sign up for daily emails, please go to: http://ssje.org/ssje/5marksoflove
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has produced daily Lenten devotionals particularly focused on food security and food sovereignty. For more information, go to: http://pwrdf.org/resources/seasonal/
Grounds Improvement
With the approval of this project at our AMP on Feb 5, the detail work of finalizing the design and gathering quotes is beginning. Thank you for your support, including $16 685 already donated! We ask that you now fulfill your pledge, as you are able, and claim and paint your tiles in our Blank Canvas Fundraiser (see note above).
Education for Ministry
Curious about EfM? There will be an open session on Thursday, March 30, 1:00 to 3:30 in the classroom downstairs. Anyone who would like to know more about what we are doing is welcome to attend. If you can’t come in the daytime or on that day there will be another opportunity in early May to learn about the program. The date will be announced soon. Call Cathie Hall if you want more information or to discuss EfM 403-554-2824.
Tax Receipts
2016 Tax Receipts have been handed out and mailed this week. If you are expecting a receipt it should arrive in the mail by February 13th. Please review your receipt right away and contact me if you have any concerns. Cheryl and I will be away for the month of April and it will be difficult to issue a duplicate receipt before April 30th. John MacKinnon 403-282-0074.
New website
The design process to develop a new, more functional website is underway! Watch for updates coming soon!
Important upcoming events:
Palm Sunday Services: April 9, 8am & 10:30am
Triduum:
Maundy Thursday: April 13, 6pm *Please note time change! This service will include a simple supper.
Good Friday: April 14, 10:30am
Holy Saturday: April 15, 8:30pm
Easter Sunday Services: April 16, 8am & 10:30am
Parking update
We are grateful that the management of the Foothills Professional Building (at the corner of 16th Ave & 29 St.) have agreed to allow free parking for St. Andrew’s parishioners on Sunday mornings, from 9:00am-1:00pm! It is roughly a 3 minute walk from their parking lot, through the condo complex and break in the alley fence to St. Andrew’s. If walking this distance is not difficult for you, please use this parking option and leave our parking lot for those with limited mobility, visitors and newcomers.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
We are a small group of ladies who lovingly create prayer shawls for members and friends of the congregation who are going through difficult times. As we knit the shawls we pray for God’s blessing on all who receive them and that the shawl bring them comfort, strength and hope. If you like to knit or crochet and think this ministry is just right for you, you would be very welcome to join us.
For more information contact: Pauline Booth (403-547-9551) or Hilda Cox (403-247-1127).
World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer for 2017 will be held on March 3rd at 1 pm at Holy Cross Anglican Church at 2828 19 St NW. The service this year has been composed by The Philippines.
Everyone is warmly welcome to attend.
| Did you know….
that on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except July, August & December) a group of St. Andrew’s parishioners meet for dinner “Out on the Town”? New diners are always welcome! Contact Jennifer Peters. |
| Attitude of Gratitude
Thanks to Brian Stone for his work in organizing and implementing our Blank Canvas art project! |
Volunteer Opportunity
St Edmunds (Bowness) is currently seeking people to assist on Monday and Thursday mornings (9-12) with our Food Bank and our Clothing Bank. Food Bank volunteers will intereact with clients seeking assistance with groceries on an emergency basis as well assist with stocking groceries and filling hampers. Clothing Bank volunteers assist with receiving donations and then sorting and processing those donations as well as helping with setting up for the monthly Clothing Sale. Training is provided and we are fun group of volunteers who enjoy these vital services to our community. Please contact either Irene or Marilyn at 403-288-6330 or email Linda at linda@rasltd.ca for more information. If you’d like to pop in on a Monday or Thursday morning you are more than welcome to come check us out. We are located in the Mission Hall behind St Edmunds church at 8336 34 Ave NW (best accessed from the parking lot off the back alley)
