Nineteenth Sunday of Pentecost
This Week at St. Andrew’s:
Sun. Oct. 15: Serving at the Altar (9:15 am)
Mon. Oct. 16: How Now Will We Believe?, 7 pm
Tues. Oct. 17: Parish Council, 7 pm
Wed. Oct. 18: Service @ Brentwood Care Centre, 2 pm
Thurs. Oct. 19: EfM, 12:30 pm
Thurs. Oct. 19: DI cancelled
Announcements
Serving at the Altar
Our next short workshop to review setting the altar for Holy Communion and administering communion will be on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 9:15 am. Whether you are considering joining a liturgical ministry or you’re just interested in what goes on “up there”… All are welcome!
Brentwood Care Centre
Starting on Wed. October 18, a ministry team from St. Andrew’s will lead monthly worship services at our neighbouring care centre. These services will continue on the third Wednesday of the month. If you would like to participate, please contact Vicki Michkofsky at 403-282-8492 or michkof@shaw.ca.
Blank Canvas Fundraiser
Many thanks to all who have participated by donating towards our Grounds Improvement project, dedicating tiles and creating our communal artwork! The mural is complete and looks wonderful! When you have a moment, take a step back (or to the side) and look at our picture from a new perspective.
How now will we believe?
After a break for Thanksgiving, Monday October 16, beginning at 7pm, we will explore biblical scholarship and reflect on how we read the Bible.
Parish Breakfast and Community Conversation
Mark your calendars and plan to come to a parish breakfast on Saturday, November 4! This parish conversation will bring us together to discuss some of the change we experience at all levels in our community. Please join this important time of connection and communication.
Christmas Tea and Bazaar
On 18 November from 1.30 to 4.00pm is the day. Time to start planning what you will bake or make or where to participate in this our annual event. Many volunteers are needed to make this it’s usual success. Tell friends and relatives to save the date. A sign up sheet will be posted at the end of October. Helen Perry 403 286 4084
Anniversary Bash!
Next year, 2018, marks the 60th anniversary of St. Andrew’s! How should we celebrate this milestone? Please consider if you’d like to be involved in some planning work and contact Wendy Taylor (403-286-3083/wmtaylor@shaw.ca) or Dave Thomson (403-241-7990/ jdavethomson@shaw.ca) with your ideas!
Church Calendars are here!
Feedback from last year’s major re-design has been incorporated into the 2018 calendars available now! Cost remains $5.00. Please see or contact Pat Kover or Adeline Ridley to buy yours today!
Out On The Town
Our monthly Tuesday evening dinner get-together OUT ON THE TOWN will take place on October 24. We will be dining at Mitillini’s Pizza and Steak House, 5720 Silver Spring Blvd NW – 6:30 pm sharp. Please contact Glenn & Claudia Doerksen 403-288-0597 who will be making the reservation. Think about taking a night off cooking and join us for good food and conversation! Everyone is welcome.
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!
Calling all Quilters and Crafters!
We are looking for people to create some biblically-based “baby banners” for babies and toddlers in our midst to play on/with in church. Talk to Christine or Kara for more information.
Downstairs Notice Board—Your Contributions
If you have any articles, jokes, information etc. that you would like to share with other members of the congregation, please post them on the notice board headed “Your Contributions”. Please put the posted date on the item. Thanks.
Important Upcoming Events
Sunday, Oct 15 – Setting the Altar & Administering Communion Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 28 – Service of Remembrance for Mathew Zachariah. RSVP to Saro or Philip
Saturday, Nov. 4 – Parish Breakfast & Community Conversation
Saturday, Nov 18: Christmas Tea & Bazaar – Our annual favourite kick-off to the Christmas season!
Attitude of Gratitude
Thanks to Dick Ridley for his year round care of our grounds. In particular this week, we are grateful for the windows he recently got sparkly clean!
Wisdom Centre – Save the Dates
The Wisdom Centre is pleased to announce that Dan Hines, Anglican Priest, political activist and facilitator, will be with us in Calgary, October 27-29, 2017. Dan has been mentored by Parker J. Palmer and The Centre for Courage and Renewal and will be with us in Calgary to tell us more about the transforming power of circles of trust.
Brandan Robertson will be leading a multi-day Wisdom Centre event from November 16 to 19, 2017, here in Calgary. The Rev. Brandan Robertson is an author, pastor, thought-leader, contemplative activist working at the intersection of spirituality, sexuality and social renewal.
Creating Dementia-Friendly Congregations
How can our places of worship be welcoming, safe and spiritually fulfilling for those who have cognitive impairments such as dementia or Alzheimer’s? For many of us, we are aware of the need to respond but aren’t sure what that means or how it looks. To help us learn and implement simple yet powerful ways for our churches to become “friendly” places, please come to this morning workshop led by gerontological nurse specialist Mollie Cole, RN. This event is free of charge and will be from 9:00 am to noon on Saturday, November 25th, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 3704 37th St. SW, Calgary. All are welcome, and a special invitation is extended to clergy and other congregational leaders. This event is offered by St. Martin’s Anglican Church. To learn more and to RSVP (by November 20th), please contact the Rev. Natasha Brubaker at 403-510-6615/403-249-3014 or natasha.stmartins.net.
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 August 2017
This Sunday at St. Andrew’s
Altar Flowers – today are offered to the Glory of God by Ron & Victoria Michkofsky 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. John Claresholm – The Wardens; Anglican Fellowship of Prayer; Creation Care Calgary
~In the Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands: St. David and St. Paul on Grenada – The Rev. Edward Mark
~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Swaziland (Southern Africa) – The Rt Revd Ellinah Ntfombi Wamukoya
~ In our parish: Peter & Elizabeth Tan; Wendy Taylor; Dave & Carole Thomson
~ Prayers for the Lenten Lunches Hostesses & Hosts
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Pat Kover
10:30 a.m
Celebrant/Preacher – The Rev. Christine Conkin
Liturgical Assistant – Lancelot Huggins
Server – tbd
Prayer Leader – Lancelot Huggins
Readers – Alan Cox
Administrants – tbd
Greeter – Helen Perry
Sunday School Teachers – Paul Fritz
Sidesperson – John MacKinnon
Music Director – Claire Butler
Thanks to Pam Harris, our host for today. A new list for coffee time is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks, please do consider being a host.
Upcoming Services
Sunday, October 22nd – Pentecost 20
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, October 29th– Pentecost 21
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
Sunday, November 5th– Pentecost 22
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, BCP
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, BAS
