TODAY AT ST. ANDREW’S
Altar Flowers – today are offered to the Glory of God by Pam Harris 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: St. Hilda, Arthurvale; St. Columba, Delburne; St. David, Elnora; Holy Trinity, Pine Lake; St. Barnabas, Three Hills – The Rev. James Enns, The Rev. Monica King
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. David and St. Paul, Grenada – The Rev. Edward Mark; Grace Church, Riviere Doree with St. Paul and Christ-the-King – The Rev. John Mathurin
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer : Mbale (Uganda) – The Rt Revd Patrick Gidudu
~ In our parish: Steve Cebuliak; Tristram & Susan Chivers; Rosemary, Heather & Laura
Christmas
~ For the Youth Group & Youth Ministry
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………………………….…..…………..Lancelot Huggins, Philip Zachariah
Server ……………………………………………………………….……………..………………………..tbd
Prayer Leader ………………………………….……………………………………. Victoria Michkofsky
Readers ………………………………………………..……..….Ron Michkofsky, Linda Kamhuka
Administrants……………………………………………Michael Hallworth, Rosemary Christmas
Greeter……………………………………..………….….……………………………….Susan Chivers
Sunday School Teachers……..………….……..Simlie Foscolos, Fiona Greaves, Paul Fritz
Sidesperson ………………………………………………………………………………. John MacKinnon
Music Director ……………………………………..…………………………….…..… Melissa Lebo
Thanks to Gordon & Mary Ellen Wells and John & Cheryl MacKinnon, 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 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
Sunday, April 9th – Palm/Passion Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
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Readings |
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
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 20: “More God” Lenten program, 7pm
Tues. Mar 21: Parish Council, 7pm
Thurs. Mar 23: EfM, 1pm
Sat. Mar. 25: Special Synod, 9am-noon, Holy Nativity
Blank Canvas Fundraiser
NEXT Sunday, March 26, before and after church, is your next opportunity to paint tiles for our communal art piece. All the tiles that have been painted are now installed… can you find yours?
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 $23,470 already donated! We ask that you now fulfill your pledge, as you are able, and claim and paint your tiles for 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.
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/
Mindful Mandalas: Exploring Gratitude Join us Friday, April 7th from 9:30 – 12:30 at St. Laurence Anglican Church (5940 Lakeview Dr. SW) for a time of prayerful and artful
exploration; facilitated by Kathie MacDuff.
Cost is $15.00. Advance registration is required by phoning the St. Laurence church office at 403-249-6184 or emailing adminassist@stlaurence.ca . Deadline to register is April 5.
Ministry with Children, Youth and Families
This winter/spring we are praying and thinking broadly and creatively about our needs and dreams for ministry with our youngest parishioners. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00pm when we will work more specifically on creating a job description to suit our ministry goals.
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
Our new website is now up and running! It includes an events calendar and a password protected membership directory (ask Kate for the password). We need your help in filling it out with pictures of you and your family, along with parish events, activities, and groups. Please send your pictures or event information to Kate in the office. Check it out at http://www.st-andrews-anglican-calgary.ca and give us your feedback as we work out any kinks that may arise!
Financial News
St. Andrew’s family has rallied to raise most of the funds to update our parking entrance and our Building Committee is working to be ready for completing it later in the spring. Kudos to everyone for their great support. Our operating deficit to the end of February is -$7,513, which is close to budget and the increasing numbers of direct deposits is encouraging.
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).
