25th after Pentecost / Remembrance Day
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Wed. Nov. 14: Outside rental, 7:30 pm
Thurs. Nov. 15: Lunch Bunch @ DI, 11:30 am
Thurs. Nov 15: EfM, 12:30 pm
Sat. Nov. 17: Silver Stars, 10am-12pm
Nov. 5-18: Christine away
Announcements
Please Note
Christine is away on holidays & retreat Nov. 5 – Nov. 18. For any pastoral emergencies in this time, please contact Susan Chivers at 403-247-4011 or chiverss@telus.net.
Welcome
This Sunday morning St. Andrew’s welcomes the Rev. Roy Darcus to lead our worship. Thank you Roy!
Christmas Tea & Bazaar
Saturday, November 24: 1:30-4:00 pm
A sign up sheet is posted for you to volunteer for your favourite role at the tea. Setting up, serving, making coffee/tea, washing up, bake sale, craft table, clean-up etc etc . Do still continue signing up for contributions to the tea and sale.
Thanks everyone.
Helen
PWRDF
Ten Thousand Villages Christmas shopping event in aid of PWRDF, Sunday November 11th from 12-4 at Ten Thousand Villages #220 Crowchild Trail NW. 15% of sales will go to PWRDF’s programs including disaster response.
Women’s Christmas Potluck
All ladies of the Parish are invited to attend the Christmas Potluck on Monday, December 3. Start time will be 6:00 p.m. with the food being served at 6:30. Please bring a Potluck food dish ( a ham will be prepared by the convenors) OR a bottle of wine (non-alcoholic punch will be available) AND a personal gift (not wrapped) for a woman at AVENTA. Flyers with gift suggestions for AVENTA will be posted around the Church. We look forward to breaking bread with you. Your Convenors – Carole Thomson and Lorraine Cook.
Calgary Drop In Centre Christmas Gift
In 2007, then Chef Greg said he wished he could serve the clients a hot breakfast every morning. That year at Christmas, St. Andrews provided 356 lbs. of oatmeal to the DI..a year’s supply. Since then, through your generous support, St. Andrews has provided the DI with 3325 lbs of food. Chefs Cindy and Glen have requested a gift of coffee again this year. On behalf of the DI Lunch Bunch, I invite you to contribute a donation of ground coffee (no decaf or beans) if you are able, or Carole Thomson will be happy to shop for you if you would like to make a cash donation. The collection basket for the coffee will be in the Narthex as of November 6th. Blessings and thank you from the DI staff and clients…and from the “St. Andrews Lunch Bunch” who so faithfully serve at the DI throughout the year. Carole Thomson
The “Interview Movie” is ready to be shown in the church basement/hall! Part 1 will receive its world premiere on Sunday Nov. 25th and Part 2 will be shown on Sunday Dec. 02nd, both starting times will be at 12:00 noon. Bring your own (brown) bag lunch. Coffee & tea will be served. Expect to stay for about 1 1/4 hour to watch each part.
On Saturday Dec. 09th, starting at 7:00 p.m., John & Ruth Mauel will be hosting a “Movie Night” with freshly popped popcorn at their home to show the whole 2+ hour movie in one sitting.
Out on the Town
The November OOTT group will be having dinner at Juree’s Thai Place on Tuesday, November 27 at 6:30pm. It is located at 2055 16 Ave NW. Please let Phyllis Haskewich know if you plan to attend at haskewich@gmail.com All are welcome. I need to know definite numbers by Sunday, November 25. Thanks
Honey & Vinegar (aka financial news)
Thank you for all you give here at St. Andrew’s! We are happy to report that in September we almost recovered from the summer financial dip, but we have further to go. Our year-to-date deficit is $23,606, (higher than budgeted) but we are confident that we will reduce it by working together over the remaining months of 2018. Last year we eliminated a $13000 September YTD deficit by December 31. Thanks for your generosity! (Additional offering envelopes are available in the Narthex or use the button on our website)
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!
Altar Guild
After many years of service as the Head of Altar Guild, Kathryn Tulk has now transitioned to Emeritus Altar Guild Coordinator. We are so grateful for her passionate and dedicated faithfulness to this ministry. Thanks also to Carole Thomson for taking on the role of coordinator.
Church Calendars are here!
Canadian Church Calendars for 2019 have arrived!! Cost remains $5.00. Please see or contact Pat Kover (8am) or Adeline Ridley (10:30 am) to buy yours today!
PWRDF Christmas Cards
PWRDF Christmas Cards are now available. The order form is here. Samples of each design can be found, in plastic baggies, upstairs on the counter to the right of the narthex as you enter the sanctuary, and downstairs pinned to the right-hand side bulletin board, under the PWRDF section.
Order directly from PWRDF or through Pat Kover (pakover@telus.net, 403-968-0520). Suggested donation is $20.00 (charitable tax receipt given for donations of $20.00 or more).
The Laramie Project – playing Nov 15 to 17 at Bert Church Theatre in Airdrie. Anyone interested can go online at ticketpro.ca or call Ticketpro Call Centre at 1.888.655.9090
In person at the Bert Church Live Theatre – appointment required. Please call 403.948.8824
Nov 15 and 16th show time @ 7 pm
Nov 17th show time 3 pm
The Laramie Project presents a deeply complex portrait of a community’s response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in Laramie, Wyoming. In a series of poignant reflections, the residents of Laramie react to the hate crime and surrounding media storm with anger, bewilderment and sorrow.
Living Well, Dying Well: Aging & Preparing for the End of Life
As we age there are many matters to attend to: legal, medical, financial, and spiritual. This event is an opportunity to learn more about these topics and to connect with others.
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Place: St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14th Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: $25
To register, please go to: www.ststephenscalgary.org/lliving-well
To learn more and/or to receive an event brochure, please contact the Rev. Natasha Brubaker at 403-249-3014 or natasha.stmartins@telus.net, or the Rev. Charmaine Evans at 403-244-4879 or deacon@ststephenscalgary.org.
Event sponsors: The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, St. Martin’s Anglican Church and St. Stephen’s Anglican Church.
Silver Stars Musical Revue Society proudly presents “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Sat. Dec. 15, 2018, 2 pm—Lakeview United Church (3023 – 63 Ave. SW) Admission $10, Kids Under 12 Free; Advanced Tickets: SSMRSChristmas.bpt.me For more information visit www.silverstarsrevue.com
Save the Date:
WHAT: Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Conference
WHEN: November 17th, 2018. 9:30am – 3:00pm
WHERE: Holy Cross Anglican Church. 2828 18th Street NW. Calgary.
How does an attitude of RESENTMENT, ENVY, or ANGER poison our spiritual lives?
How can cultivating FORGIVENESS provide us spiritual freedom and healing?
How do we experience new realms of JOY in our lives?
Register at: FellowshipPrayerCalgary@gmail.com
Please clearly indicate any and all food restrictions at time of registration. Lunch will be provided. A free will offering will be taken up to help cover the cost of lunch.
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 Saro Zachariah 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: The Meota Parish (Christ Church, Millarville; St. James, Priddis; St. George, Turner Valley) – The Rev. Alan Getty, The Rev. Gordon Pontifex; Diocesan Management Committee
~The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. George with St. Vincent, St. Peter, St. Luke and St. Alban – The Ven. Michael Marshall
~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba (Cuba) – The Rt Revd Griselda Delgado Del Carpio
~In our parish: Micah Hall, Koen, Kerowyn & Elora; John, Kara & Elise Hallett; Michael & Annette Hallworth
~ Prayers for Library coordinator – Ginny Betty
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Roy Darcus
Liturgical Assistant – Jeanne Mosca
Prayer Leader/Administrant – Pat Kover
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Roy Darcus
Liturgical Assistant – Lancelot Huggins
Server – Sam Calles
Prayer Leader – Susan Chivers
Reader – Colleen MacNaughton
Administrant – Colleen MacNaughton
Greeter – Tris Chivers
Children’s Ministry – Kyria Pires
Altar Guild – Esther Valerio/Jeanne Mosca
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Dave & Carole Thomson, our hosts today. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, November 18th– Pentecost 26
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, November 25th– Reign of Christ
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, December 2nd– Advent 1
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
