Pentecost 23
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Tues. Oct. 30: Children’s Ministry meeting, 7 pm
Thurs. Nov 1: EfM, 12:30 pm
Sat. Nov. 3: Silver Stars, 10am-12pm
Announcements
A message from Colin Catley
“This is an extremely difficult letter to write. Saying ‘good-bye’ after having a 60 year home at St. Andrew’s is tough. After much thought I have decided to complete my move to Cochrane and move to a church ten minutes away from my residence, All Saints Anglican Church… thanks to the vestry, parishioners, and wardens for their splendid work that makes St. Andrew’s so great… I will always have a place in my heart for you all. Wishing all of St. Andrew’s a continued place of worship in the future.”
Christmas Tea & Bazaar
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 (do we have any coming?) clean-up etc etc .
Do still continue signing up for contributions to the tea and sale.
Thanks everyone.
Helen
Out on the Town
Many thanks to Mary Ellen and Gordon Wells for organizing the October Out-on-the-Town dinner. We had a very good turnout (27) and as always we enjoyed one another’s company over a good meal. This was a great start to our OOTT 2018-2019 season.
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).
Foundations for Community Organizing
Join us at this two-day training to learn our organizing model and to be part of our work for the common good. This training provides content based on the philosophy and practices developed by the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) in over 70 years of organizing experience.
Friday, 2 November 2018 – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM and
Saturday, 3 November 2018 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
St. David’s United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill Crescent NW
Cost: The minimal cost will be covered by St. Andrew’s
For More Information Contact: Ryan Andersen Lead Organizer for MACG (403)993-7123 ryan@calgarycommongood.org OR speak with a warden or Christine.
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.
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 spirtual 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 October 2018
This Sunday at St. Andrew’s
Altar Flowers – today are offered to the Glory of God by Saro Zachariah in remembrance of Mathew & Brian & Margot Skinner 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. Aidan, Pekisko – The Rev. Diane Beaman; St. Benedict, High River – The Rev. Sean Devlin, The Ven. Robert Griffiths (Hon.); St. Thomas, Dinton; Women’s Cursillo Weekend (Nov. 1-4)
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Patrick, Barrouallie (barrel-ee) with St. David, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, All Saints, and Mary Magdalene, on St. Vincent
~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church in the Province of the West Indies
~ In our parish: Linda Garvey; Walt & Irma Glanville; Jean Goldie
~ Prayers for the Sidespeople and their coordinator, John MacKinnon
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 – Sam Calles
Prayer Leader – Vicki Michkofsky
Administrant – Aline Greaves
Reader – Linda Kamhuka
Greeter – Colin Catley
Altar Guild – Rosemary Christmas
Children’s Ministry – Paul Fritz
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
A big thanks to Pam Harris & Rosemary Christmas, our hosts this morning for coffee time. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, November 4th– Pentecost 24
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, November 11th– Pentecost 25
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, November 18th– Pentecost 26
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
