Ascension of the Lord (trans.)
This Week at St. Andrew’s
Tues. May 15: Spring Concert, 12 noon
Tues. May 15: Parish Council, 7 pm
Wed. May 16: Service @ Brentwood, 2 pm
Thurs. May 17: Lunch Bunch @ DI, 11:30 am
Thurs. May 17: EfM, 12:30 pm
Thurs. May 17: Silver Stars rental, 5:30 pm
Announcements
Spring Concert Series
Please take posters and postcards to share with your friends and in the community. Make a date in your diary for May 15th, 12pm to 12:45pm to catch Matt Heller and Michael Hope kick off our new Spring Concert Series. Feel free to bring your lunch to eat while you enjoy the concert. Free admission.
This concert features four centuries of musical hits! Two Calgary Philharmonic musicians spin a playlist of transcendent tunes, from the sublime counterpoint of J.S. Bach to the swinging grooves of Sinatra. Discover a quirky and surprising take on classical, jazz, and pop styles, performed by bassoonist and vocalist Michael Hope and bassist Matt Heller.
Baby Food Blitz
Thank you to everyone who so generously contributed to the Baby Food Blitz this year. This was a record year for donations to this Outreach initiative, and the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank was the recipient of 320 pounds of baby food. The generosity of this Parish never ceases to amaze me. Blessings to All!! Carole T.
Finance Update
If you are going to be away this spring or summer, please consider signing up for pre-authorized debit using one of the forms in the narthex. If you are already using pre-authorized debit, remember you can top up your donation at any time by using a blank envelope (also available in the narthex) or by using the donation button on our website. Thanks for your contributions!
Out on the Town
May’s Out-on-the-Town will be hosted by John & Ruth Mauel (ruth1508@gmail.com). Dinner will be at Mehtab East Indian Cuisine on May 22 at 6:30pm. The address is 2008, 120-5th Avenue W., Cochrane. If you are interested and not on the group list, please speak with or email John or Ruth.
Communications Development
We are beginning a process of looking for some expertise to improve our communications in at least 3 areas: graphic design, website maintenance and social media. If you or someone you know have some skills and passion in this area, please let us know!
Youth Confirmation
Our program of study towards confirmation has begun! Please keep Erik Fritz and Omar Keane in your prayers as they explore their faith. Confirmation will be Sunday, June 24 when we will join our friends at St. Barnabas to celebrate with our young people.
60th Anniversary Planning meeting
A planning meeting was held on May 8th with the following accomplished.
The Little Library and Park Bench designs were finalized and completion is targeted for the end of May.
The bike rack will be ordered next week and be available for installation now that the weather has warmed up.
The format for the Celebration Dinner on Sep 15 at the Varsity Community Association Centre was agreed to and the invitation brochure is being drafted and will start being distributed in a few weeks.
A remembrance for all new baptisms and parishioners who have passed on is being assembled by Gordon Wells. Please contact Gordon (gord.a.wells@gmail.com) to provide pictures and remembrances.
A list of all current and past parishioners and other invitees is now being assembled by Helen Perry (assisted by Aline Greaves), so if you have any contact information about our past parishioners please pass this information over to Helen or Aline (hmrg@telus.net or agreaves@shaw.ca).
Anniversary Video
Thanks to all the parishioners that contributed their time to do a video for us over the past month after church services. We now have very good quality inputs to the Anniversary Video.
This will now be edited into a presentation format that will then be put onto a DVD and be available for members of the parish on the Anniversary Weekend. A shortened version the overall presentation will also be run during the anniversary dinner.
Again many thanks for the contributions. Ruth
Director of Finance
The Anglican Diocese of Calgary seeks a Director of Finance. This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive salary, pension and benefits. The Director of Finance provides leadership in all areas of finance including accounting and administration. A recognized professional accounting designation (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of five years management experience in finance, accounting and administration is required, preferably in a non-profit setting. A detailed position description outlining all facets of the job, working relationships within the diocesan organization and special abilities desired is available from the Ven J Barry Foster at bfoster@calgary.anglican.ca Applications will be received until April 30th, 2018 and will include a current resume and three references. All applications are gratefully received but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Conference
404 – 4th Avenue N., Cochrane
Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Join Bishop Stephen Cottrell as he discusses God’s invitation to “Hit the Ground Kneeling!” What difference can prayer make to our daily lives? How can we pray in a more effective manner? How can we feel more comfortable in prayer?
Bishop Cottrell is a well-known author, and as part of Springboard, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s evangelism team, he is a sought-out speaker and presenter. It is our pleasure and delight to have him with us! To register, please contact bettynadurak@gmail.com.
Theological Shifts, Rumblings, and Shake-Ups in the 21st Century
Join Christine and Anna Greenwood-Lee this summer at Sorrento Centre, Aug 5-11, to explore some theology in a beautiful setting. We 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’ll look at writings and videos from some of the biggest voices on the religious landscape today. For more information or to register, visit: http://www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca.
Companions of the Bishop
On May 14, 2018 we are planning our next “Companions of the Bishop” Dinner. This Dinner will be held at the Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary. We are pleased to have Primate Fred Hiltz as our Guest Speaker, presenting his thoughts on the theme “The Church In and For the World.”
This fundraising event is for the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund, which covers expenses that the Bishop incurs that are not covered by the Diocesan budget, especially in supporting clergy of the Diocese. This will be an opportunity to support the Bishop’s discretionary fund financially with a suggested donation of $250. Charitable donation receipts will be issued by the Diocese automatically for donations over $25. The cost of the dinner is $75 per person (no receipt).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marcus Herrel at herrelmarc@gmail.com.
Compost Collection at St. Andrew’s
St. Andrew’s has begun collecting compostable materials in the downstairs and upstairs kitchens. The program will help us keep food and yard waste out of the landfill. It also complies with The City of Calgary’s Waste & Recycling Bylaw that requires onsite diversion of food and yard waste at all businesses and organizations. There are posters in the kitchens describing how to sort the various types of trash we produce on Sundays and throughout the week. Thanks for your help keeping St. Andrew’s clean!
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 2017
This Sunday at St. Andrew’s
Altar Flowers – today are offered to the Glory of God by Esther Valerio in memory of Dusty
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: Christ Church, Calgary – The Rev. David Pickett, The Rev. Brandon Witwer (Asst.), The Rev. C. McPhail Jones (Hon.), The Very Rev. Robert T. Pynn (Hon.); Sorrento Centre; Companions of the Bishop Committee
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. George with St. Vincent, St. Peter, St. Luke and St. Alban – The Ven. Michael Marshall; St. Patrick with St. Mary and St. Francis, on Grenada; Mothers’ Union Diocesan President
~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome; Christchurch (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) – Vacant
~ In our parish: Pat & Jeanne Mosca
~ Prayers for the Coffee Hour ministry, Jeanne Mosca and all those who host coffee hour.
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 – Philip Zachariah
Server – Dave Thomson
Prayer Leader – Kara Hallett
Readers – tbd, Tom Greaves
Administrants – tbd
Greeter – Bob Betty
Sunday School – Paul Fritz
Sidesperson – Lorraine Cook, Ginny Betty
Music Director – Claire Butler
A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, May 20th – Pentecost
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, May 27th – Trinity Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, June 3rd – Pentecost 2
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
