Reign of Christ
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Sun. Nov. 24: Outside rental, 1 pm
Tues. Nov. 26:Out-on-the-Town, 6:30 pm
Wed. Nov. 27: Holy Communion @ Scenic Acres, 2:30 pm
Thurs. Nov. 28: EfM, 1 pm
Curious about upcoming bible readings? The lectionary is always available here: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu//
Announcements
Christmas services will be as follows:
Christmas Eve, Tuesday December 24:
4:00pm Children’s service with Eucharist
7:00pm Festive Eucharist
Christmas Day, Wednesday December 25:
10:30am Simple service of Holy Communion
Christmas Cakes
Canoffer cakes will be sold on Sunday, Nov 24th after 8 AM & 10:30 AM services by Jacob & Annie Philipose in the coffee room. We have got only limited quantities this year. It will be on a first-come-first-served basis. The price is still $15.00 each.
Greening of the Church – December 1st
Advent is approaching and we will be doing our church “greening” between the 8am and 10:30am services on Sunday, December 1st with trees, boughs and wreaths. If you are able to take part, please bring your coffee upstairs after the 8am service or come early if you are a 10:30am worshipper. We especially need a couple agile people for ladder work for the boughs!
Memorial Service for Mark Dickerson
A memorial service for Mark Dickerson will be held on Wed. Dec. 4 at 2 pm at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. It is at the intersection of 17th Ave SW and Lower Springbank Road.
Keep Calgary Strong Budget Action
We need your help to stop cuts to transit, affordable housing, community social worker and other community services like libraries.
When: Monday November 25th at 8:45 am (or 9:00 at City Hall)
Where: The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer 604 1 St SE, Calgary
The plan: We ask people to wear black. We will give you a green scarf when you arrive. We will meet at the church of the Redeemer. Then we will walk to City Hall and join others who will gather there. We encourage you to join us, but to also bring a friend or two with you. For more information click here.
Christmas Tea, Bake Sale & Bazaar
A big thank you to all those who helped with, donated to and attended the Christmas Tea on Saturday. What a lovely way to begin the holiday season!
Calgary Drop In Centre Christmas Gift
Chef Cindy has requested white sugar this year as our gift to the Kitchen. On behalf of the “Lunch Bunch”, you are invited to contribute a donation of white sugar if you are able, or Carole Thomson will be happy to do a bulk shop if you would like to make a cash donation. The collection basket will be in the Narthex as of November 15th. Carole Thomson
Brentwood Care Services take place every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm and are much valued by the attending residents. The next service is December 18. If you would like to join our small group, please see Susan Chivers or Vicki Michkofsky.
Carewest Colonel Belcher
We will be holding a service at the Colonel Belcher Centre on the 2nd Monday of each month beginning on January 13. Services will be at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to help with the services please contact Christine.
Church Calendars are here!
Canadian Church Calendars for 2020 have arrived!! Cost remains $5.00. Please see or contact Pat Kover (8am) or Adeline Ridley (10:30 am) to buy yours today!
Ecumenical Lessons & Carols Service—Sun. Dec. 1
St. Andrew’s along with other local churches will be taking part in an ecumenical lessons and carols service at Holy Cross Anglican Church on Dec. 1 at 7 pm. All are welcome! Please speak with Claire if you’d like to participate.
Women’s Christmas Potluck
All ladies of the Parish are invited to attend the Christmas Potluck on Monday, December 2. 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. If you need a ride please contact either Lorraine or Carole so we can find you a lift. We look forward to breaking bread with you. Your Convenors – Carole Thomson and Lorraine Cook.
PWRDF Christmas Cards
PWRDF Christmas Cards are now available. Order forms are in the narthex. 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 $25.00 (charitable tax receipt given for donations of $25.00 or more).
Kneed to Pray
Connect with the Divine and lift your soul to God. For 3 Tuesdays in Advent, Dec. 3,10 & 17, you are invited to join a time of simple, communal prayer. 12:10-12:50 pm. Beginners welcome! Please contact Susan (chiverss@telus.net or 403-247-4011) for more information.
St. Edmund’s Christmas Day Luncheon
Our sister Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd will be hosting another CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHEON starting 1pm in their downstairs assmbly hall at 408 38th Street SW. Turkey & ham, stufffing & sauce will be provided while everything else is pot luck, so if you are coming bring your fave salad, veggie, or dessert. Please contact either Penny (oban2010mull@hotmail.com) or Dick (rbridley@telus.net)
Finance Update
As of the end of September, our year-to-date deficit of $23,845 is higher than budgeted. We always see a dip through the summer though St. Andrew’s operations continue. Your continued support is needed and appreciated. Thanks.
Downstairs Bulletin Boards…
Could use some love and attention. Are you the one called to take this on? Speak to Christine.
Wisdom Centre Events
Save the Date: Matthew Fox, January 17-19
Matthew is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal/Anglican priest and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice. Author of 37 books, he is one of the most important theologians of our time, and it is a real coup that we have persuaded him to come to Calgary. More info on Matthew can be found at https://www.matthewfox.org/matthew-fox.
Accommodation available in Edmonton for students:
Christ Church Anglican Church in Edmonton has recently taken the old rectory and turned it into affordable Christian housing for university students. Rooms will be available in September. To apply or for more information, please contact chelsy.bouwman@gmail.com
All Saints Retreat Centre, Cochrane
The All Saints Family Centre Society is a registered non-profit society connected to All Saints Anglican Church in Cochrane, providing community outreach. We offer a variety of courses, workshops and retreats, as well as space for rent for courses, speakers and retreat days. For more information or a tour of the facility, please contact Elizabeth Short at (403) 660-5636, or email Karen and Elizabeth at allsaintsretreatcentre@outlook.com.
Grief Support for Loss of a Loved One: Elizabeth Short, Director of En-Courage, will be offering another six-week course. Please contact her at elizabeth@en-courage.ca or call (403) 660-5636 to indicate dates/times you would prefer. When a group is put together, dates/times for the next session will be confirmed. Suggested price of $120 for 6 sessions.
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.
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 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 Sandra & Al Lucas in memory of loved ones.
Shared prayers today:
~ The Right Rev. Leopold Friday, Bishop of our Companion Diocese
~ The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
~ The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Archbishop, Diocese of Calgary & Metropolitan of Rupert’s Land
~ The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
~ In Our Diocese: St. John the Divine, Siksika – The Rev. Deacon Larry Waterchief, The Rev. Margaret Waterchief (Hon.); St. Barnabas, Tsuu T’ina; Diocesan Council
~The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Philip, Mesopotamia with St. Matthias and St. Joseph, on St. Vincent – The Rev. Canon Ashton Francis
~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Wad Medani (Sudan) – The Rt Revd Saman Farajalla Mahdi
~In our parish: Wendy Taylor; Remi Tetreault, Keith Klug, Eloise & Finleigh; Dave & Carole Thomson
~ Prayers for the Food Bank Donations and coordinators – Dave & Carole Thomson
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Pat Kover
Prayer Leader/Administrant – Ruth Mauel
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Philip Zachariah
Server – Dave Thomson
Prayer Leader – Susan Chivers
Readers – tbd
Administrants – tbd
Greeter – Bob Betty
Story Teller – Kara Hallett
Altar Guild – Carole Thomson
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Pam Harris & Rosemary Christmas, 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, December 3rd– Advent 1
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, December 10th– Advent 2
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, December 17th– Advent 3
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
