2nd Sunday of Easter
This Week at St. Andrew’s
Apr. 4-19: Christine away on holiday
Wed. Apr. 11: Outside Rental, 7 pm
Thurs. Apr. 12: EfM, 12:30 pm
Thurs. Apr. 12: Silver Stars rental, 5:30 pm
Announcements
Please Note
Christine is away on holidays Apr. 4-19. For any pastoral emergencies in this time, please contact Susan Chivers at 403-247-4011 or chiverss@telus.net.
Spring Concert Series
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
Hello Everyone..for this year, we have decided that the Baby Food Blitz will be held in APRIL. Food Bank Sunday is April 15th but the Blitz will also include Sunday, April 22nd. This is the eleventh year we have participated in focusing on BABY FOOD and this came out of being told during our original tour of the Food Bank that baby food is at the top of their Needs List. Donations of baby cereal or jars of baby food would be gratefully received by the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank. In the past, some folks have preferred to give a cash donation and Carole Thomson has done the shopping. I will gladly do that again this year as well. Thank you for your support of this ministry.
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
A program for youth who are considering confirmation will begin after church on Sunday, April 22. We will be exploring our Anglican expression of Christian faith along with young people from St. Barnabas. For more information and to register, please contact Christine.
Finance Update
We are happy to report that over 50% of our monthly budgeted donations come through pre-authorized debit. Many thanks to all who have signed up. At the end of February, we have a small operating deficit of just over $5000.
60th Anniversary Planning meeting
Planning is proceeding well. An anniversary video is being worked on the Ruth and John (see the other notice). The anniversary dinner night format and meal was agreed to. The outdoor items (bench, little library and bike rack) have been organized and will be purchased and installed in late spring. Once plans for the celebration weekend are finalized in the next month we will provide details and handouts.
Anniversary Video
Ruth Mauel will be making a video which will run during our Anniversary celebration dinner on September 15th.
The video will be short historical vignettes from 1958, alternating with videoed memories and hopes from as many of St. Andrew’s parishioners as possible.
We would like people to focus on three questions:
1) What brought you and your family to St. Andrew’s church?
2) What keeps you at St. Andrew’s?
3) What is your dream of the future for St. Andrew’s?
Ruth will be setting up her video camera between the Sunday services on April 8th, 15th, and 22nd, and invites everyone to think on the questions above, and share their answers with their fellow parishioners.
Attitude of Gratitude
Many thanks to the Altar Guild for their dedication to ensure our altar is so beautifully set to the Glory of God. ~Mary Ellen Wells
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.
Music news!
We are all enjoying how our new electric keyboard is enhancing our worship. Thanks to everyone who have donated towards it. If you would like to contribute, please designate your donation to “music”.
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!
The Wisdom Centre
Retreat at Kingsfold with Matthew Wright.
Matthew Wright, an Episcopal Priest from Woodstock , comes to us very highly recommended by Cynthia Bourgeault and other contemplatives. He will be leading three-night retreat at Kingsfold Retreat Centre April 17 – 20th . More information and registration at www.wisdomcentre.ca
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 & in loving memory of our sister Alma by Gordon & Mary Ellen Wells
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. George, Calgary – The Rev. Clara King; The National House of Bishops
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Paul, Calliaqua with St. John, Belair; St. Phillip, Mesopotamia with St. Matthias and St. Joseph on St. Vincent – The Rev. Canon Ashton Francis; Synod Office Staff – The Rt. Rev. Leopold Friday
~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean – The Most Revd James Richard Wong Yin Song, Archbishop, Province of Indian Ocean & Bishop of the Seychelles
~ In our parish: Tihamer & Pat Kover; Diane Lancaster; Jennifer Lock
~ Prayers for World Day of Prayer: Susan Chivers, Phyllis Schmidt, Parish
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Cathie Hall
Liturgical Assistant – Pat Kover
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Cathie Hall
Liturgical Assistant – Philip Zachariah
Server – Dave Thomson
Prayer Leader – Colleen MacNaughton
Readers – Linda Kamhuka, Jennifer Peters
Administrants – Jennifer Peters, Colleen MacNaughton
Greeter – Tris Chivers
Sunday School – Paul Fritz
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Helen Perry our host today. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, April 15th – Easter 3
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, April 22nd – Easter 4
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, April 29th – Easter 5
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
