Lent 1
This Week at St. Andrew’s
Tues. Feb. 20: Parish Council, 7 pm
Tues. Feb. 20: “Meeting Jesus” Group, 1 pm
Wed. Feb. 21: Service @ Brentwood, 2 pm
Thurs. Feb. 22: EfM, 12:30 pm
Announcements
Lent Activities!
Lenten Lunches: Each Sunday in Lent we enjoy one another’s company over a bowl of soup following the 10:30am service. Please sign up on the counter in the lower hall to serve one Sunday.
“Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John” – Lenten Bible study: Tuesday’s, 1:00-2:30pm, Feb 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27. This program invites participants on a journey into deeper intimacy with God by praying with the words of John the Evangelist and his community. Please sign up in the narthex to order a prayer journal to be used with the group study or individually.
Stations of the Cross – Through Lent we will have stations of the cross posters set up in our sanctuary. Please join in colouring them during or apart from services. A Devotional Guide based on the stations is also available and a great resource for adults and children (or grandchildren) alike to reflect on Jesus’, and our, journey of faith. Please sign up in the narthex to receive one.
Palm Cross Folding and Faith Formation conversation – Saturday, March 24, 10:00-11:30am. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
Music news!
We are very excited to announce that, at the advice of our Music Director Claire, we are in the process of purchasing a new electric keyboard. It should be in place in the next few weeks. We will pay for it with existing funds but should you wish to financially contribute, please designate your donation to “music.”
Confirmation, Reaffirmation, Reception
Our Anglican tradition includes the ritual of commitment to Christian faith known as confirmation. For those baptized as infants, it is part of coming of age in early adolescence but confirmation is not limited to young people. As we grow and mature in our faith, it can be very meaningful to renew our commitment to Christian faith and/or to claim the Anglican way as one’s own. This spring we will have a confirmation preparation program for teens. Adults interested in confirming or reaffirming their faith should also speak to Christine.Altar Flowers
We have a number of dates available for flower dedications in 2018: Apr. 8, Ap. 15, May 27, Sept. 30, Nov. 11 & Dec. 30. If you would like one of these dates, please speak to Aline Greaves.
60th Anniversary Planning
As we continue “Growing In The Community” with our anniversary activities this year, we look forward to
– A wonderful Weekend Celebration Church Service and a catered dinner in the fall.
– An item in the Church to carry to the future.
– Outdoor commemorations with a new bench in front of main church entrance, along with a Bike Rack and Little Library Box to share with the community.
– Web based parishioner stories and remembrances
– A picture display of Baptisms and Deceased parishioners since our 50th anniversary to remember and look ahead.
Your planning committee is: Dave Thomson, Colin Catley, Helen Perry, Aline Greaves, Lisa Calles, Gordon Wells, Pat Mosca, Dick Ridley, Ruth Sturby, John Mauel, Kara Hallett
Please feel free to contact me at anytime to assist with our planning. Dave Thomson 403-921-7990 jdavethomson@gmail.com
Pictures & Stories Wanted!
Ruth & John Mauel are gathering historical materials to make a presentation at our 60th Anniversary. Do you have any pictures of yourself taken in 1958, or a milestone such as when were you baptized, confirmed, graduated, engaged, married, had a baby or any other interesting story that you can share? Also if you have any historical information or other stories about St. Andrews Anglican Church, then please pass these to Ruth or John at church or via email at ruth1508@gmail.com, Thank You. Your 60th Anniversary Committee.
Hello Out-On-The-Towners
Our next place to go is the Selkirk Grille at Heritage Park on Tuesday 27th February 6.30pm. It is just outside the park gates by Gasoline Alley. Dinners are from $30.00. Paying separately no problem, they will add 18% gratuity. Flat fee of $3.00 to park (all night). I need to know if you are coming by Friday 23rd. Confirm by email or to 403 286 4084. Helen Perry
Altar FlowersWe have a number of dates available for flower dedications in 2018: Sept. 30, Nov. 11, Oct. 30 & Dec. 23. If you would like one of these dates, please speak to Aline Greaves.
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!
World Day of Prayer 2018
Please join us for the World Day of Prayer Service “All God’s Creation is Very Good” hosted by Suriname
on Friday, March 2, at 1:30 PM at St Pius X Catholic Church. Everyone is invited to be part of this annual worldwide Ecumenical Service. This global movement is led by Christian Women who welcome men, women and children to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. For more information call Isabelle at (403) 286-5061 or contact Susan Chivers/Phyllis Schmidt at St Andrew’s.
Coldest Night of the Year
Walk in solidarity with our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness by joining CNOY on February 24, 2018. We are walking to support Bankview Apartments and Feed the Hungry. Join your congregation’s team for this walking adventure in support of these great programs! Or start a team for your church by registering to walk or volunteer at www.coldestnightoftheyear.org
For more information contact:
Samantha Jones, Calgary Location Director
samantha.jones@calgarydiocese.ca (403) 218-5531
Facebook: @ColdestNightoftheYearCalgary
Twitter: @CNOY_yyc
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 by Lorraine & Colin Cook 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. Stephen, Calgary – The Rev. Brian Pearson, The Rev. Charmaine Evans, The Ven. J. Barry Foster (Hon.), The Rev. Cathy Fulton (Hon.)
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. Patrick with St. Mary and St. Francis on Grenada – The Rev. Dr. Thomas Mayers
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer : The Church of the Province of Central Africa – The Most Revd Albert Chama, Archbishop of Central Africa & Bishop of Northern Zambia
~ In our parish: Cathie Hall; Micah Hall, Koen, Kerowyn & Elora Martens; John, Kara & Elise Hallett
~ For the Greeters and their coordinator, Helen Perry
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Pat Kover
Prayers – Jeanne Mosca
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Lancelot Huggins
Server – Dave Thomson
Prayer Leader – Colleen MacNaughton
Readers – Philip Zachariah, Susan Chivers
Administrants – Colleen MacNaughton, tbd
Greeter – Tris Chivers
Sunday School – Paul Fritz
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to the Thomson & Wells families, our Lenten Lunch hosts today. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks. Please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, February 25 – Lent 2
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, March 4 – Lent 3
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, March 11- Lent 4
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
