Transfiguration
This Week at St. Andrew’s
Tues. Feb. 13: Shrove Tuesday Pancakes, 5-7pm
Tues. Feb. 13: Executive Meeting, 7 pm
Wed. Feb. 14: Ash Wednesday Service, 7 pm
Thurs. Feb. 15: EfM, 12:30 pm
Announcements
Lent is Coming!
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Our annual Pancake Supper is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13th, this year. The men of St. Andrew’s organise this event and are looking for volunteers to help put on this supper. There will be a volunteer sign up list on the bulletin board leading into the downstairs hall. Please add your name to this list if you are able to help, or contact me by phone or email. John MacKinnon 403-282-0074 johnm9@telus.net
Ash Wednesday, Feb 14 @ 7:00pm, “Imposition of Ashes” service. We enter Lent with the sign of ashes, an ancient sign, speaking of the frailty and uncertainty of human life. This quiet service gives us the space to remember our mortality and thereby encourage us to fullness of life.
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.”
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found Basket in the Narthex is overflowing. There will be a display table set up at the AGM Sunday, February 4th with the items from the basket. Please peruse the items…hopefully things will find their way home! Items that remain at the end of the AGM will be donated to St. Edmunds or the DI, if applicable.
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
Thanks to all, who attended the meetings after church services to provide input and comments regarding our 60th Anniversary this year.
The ideas were presented at the AGM on Feb 4th and will continue to be fleshed out. We will outline projects that can proceed (with proposed dates) and indicate those who are interested in helping, plus solicit more volunteers. Dave Thomson
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
The Wisdom Centre is pleased to present The Gospels of Mark and John as performed by Angus Stuart on Thursday, February 8 and Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 7:00 pm at St. Laurence Anglican Church (5940 Lakeview Drive SW)
Thursday, February 8, 2018, 7:00 pm: Testament of a Naked Man: The Good News According to Mark
Saturday, February 10, 7:00 pm: Word of Light: Gospel of John in the Flesh
Tickets are on sale now. During the month of January you can buy tickets for $15 for each performance or $25 for both. After February 1 they will no longer be available online but for $20 cash at the door.
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 the Reed family in loving memory of Ron & Margot.
Shared prayers today:
~ The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, Bishop, 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. Peter, Calgary – The Rev. Dr. Jane Rowland, The Rev. Julienne Hendrickson, The Rev. Rosemary Bishop
~ The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: St. George with St. Vincent, St. Peter, St. Luke, and St. Alban, Grenada – The Ven. Christian Glasgow, The Rev. Eleanor Glasgow
~ In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer for: The Anglican Church of Canada – The Most Revd Frederick Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
~ In our parish: Mitchell Goodjohn, Ruth Freeman & Martin; Aline Greaves; Tom, Fiona, Olivia & Erin Greaves
~ For the members of the Choir
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Pat Kover
Reader -Sandy Lucas
Administrant – Jeanne Mosca
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Philip Zachariah
Server – Sam Calles
Prayer Leader – Mitchell Goodjohn
Readers – tbd, Tris Chivers
Administrants – Aline Greaves, Phyllis Schmidt
Greeter – Bob Betty
Sunday School – Paul Fritz
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Lloyd and Grace Northcott, our hosts today. A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks. Please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Wednesday, Feb. 14 – Ash Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Imposition of Ashes
Sunday, February 18 – Lent 1
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
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
