St. Andrew’s At A Glance 25th Sunday after Pentecost/Remembrance Day

November 6, 2016

TODAY AT ST. ANDREW’S

Altar Flowers – today are offered to the Glory of God

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: Christ Church, Fort Macleod—The Rev. Pilar Gateman; Women’s Cursillo Weekend (Nov.

3– Nov. 6)

~The Companion Diocese the Windward Islands: Cathedral Church of St. George (Parish of Saints George

and Andrew) with Transfiguration, the Ascension and Holy Redeemer

~In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Lusitanian Church (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) Lusitanian

Church - (Portugal) The Rt Revd José Jorge De Pina Cabral

~In our parish: Melba Marsden; Ken & Susan McGregor; Gordon McGuffin

~ Prayers for all the Altar Guild and its coordinator, Kathryn Tulk

Worship Leaders

8:00 a.m.

Celebrant/Preacher.…………………….…..……...……...…….….…..The Rev. Lloyd Northcott

Liturgical Assistant …………………………………..………...….……………..……... Pat Kover

10:30 a.m

Celebrant……………………………………………………………...…The Rev. Christine Conkin

Preacher…………….…...………..……..…….….…..……………...…..The Rev. Lloyd Northcott

Liturgical Assistant………………...…………….….........................................Lancelot Huggins

Server …………………………………...........…..…..…………….…………...…...Phyllis Schmidt

Prayer Leader ………………………………….……...........................................Grace Northcott

Readers ………………………………..…………………………….Jennifer Peters, Tom Greaves

Administrants…………………...............................................Jennifer Peters, Phyllis Schmidt

Greeter……………………………………..………....….……......….…...…...….….…..Avis Bruton

Sunday School Teachers….....…………….….....Simlie Foscolos, Fiona Greaves, Paul Fritz

Sidesperson ……………………………….........................................................John MacKinnon

Music Director……………………………………..………………………………...… Melissa Lebo

Thanks to Ishbel Cormack & Rosemary Christmas, our hosts today.

A new list is on the counter in the kitchen for upcoming weeks,

please do consider being a host.

UPCOMING SERVICES

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH– 26TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST/STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY

8:00 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION, BCP

10:30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, BAS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH– REIGN OF CHRIST

8:00 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION, BCP

10:30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, BAS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH– 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

8:00 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION, BCP

10:30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST, BAS

READINGS

HAGGAI 2:1-9 PSALM 98 2 THESSALONIANS 2:1-5, 13-17 LUKE 20:27-38

ANNOUNCEMENTS

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DO YOU NEED A PRAYER FOR YOURSELF OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE? – Before the service please complete a 'Prayer Request', which you'll find on the counter closest to the stairs in the Narthex (Lobby). Please feel free to

experience the blessing of presenting your care and concern to God in prayer. For our new parishioners – do you need someone to say a prayer for you or a member of your family or a friend? We have a very active

prayer chain in the parish and we would love to include you in our prayers. Just phone any of us – it doesn't matter where you start, as the prayer will go around the chain quickly. We are The Rev. Christine Conkin, Pat Barton, Monica Edwards,

Hilda Cox, Susan Chivers, Saro Zachariah, Gloria Ford, Pauline Booth & Avis Bruton.

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THIS WEEK AT ST. ANDREW’S:

Mon. Nov. 7—Book Study, 7 pm Wed. Nov. 9—AA meeting, 7 pm Thurs. Nov. 10—EfM, 1 pm

Card Ministry - On behalf of St Andrew’s, cards are sent out to people in our church community who would benefit from a prayerful connection in their time of special need. Please let the Church Office

know if you are aware of anyone who would appreciate a card.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Now that summer is over and with winter fast approaching, it is important our congregational donations focus efforts on reducing the church’s operating deficit by year end. At the end of September, St Andrew’s operating deficit was $19,864. We encourage everyone to continue to work together to raise the financial resources needed to support our community and accomplish our mission.

BOOK STUDY

Barbara Brown Taylor's book An Altar in the World explores 12 simple, everyday spiritual practices. The book

order has arrived and is ready for pick-up! We begin our discussion group on Monday, November 7 at 7:00 pm.

Parking update

We are grateful that the management of the Foothills Professional Building (at the corner of 16th Ave & 29 St.)

have agreed to allow free parking for St. Andrew's parishioners on Sunday mornings, from 9:00am-1:00pm! It is

roughly a 3 minute walk from their parking lot, through the condo complex and break in the alley fence to St.

Andrew's. If walking this distance is not difficult for you, please use this parking option and leave our parking lot

for those with limited mobility, visitors and newcomers.

OUR ANNUAL TEA & BAZAAR!

Our Christmas Tea and Bazaar is being held on Saturday, 19 November from 1.30 - 4.00pm. There are invitations in the narthex for you to give to your family, friends and neighbours. Tell them we will have our usual delicious tea, plus ever popular bake sale as well as crafts and indoor plants. Admission is $5.00 at the door. A sign up sheet for all the tasks that need to be done, to make our tea a success, is posted downstairs. Any suggestions or comments are welcome. Helen Perry 403 286 4084

COME. REST. REJOICE. HEAR.

Join the Anglican Fellowship of prayer for this year's pre-advent retreat day. Further information regarding

speakers will come out closer to the event. This notice is so you can place this in your calendar today and

ensure that you do not miss this wonderful event.

Place: St. Francis, Airdrie

Date: November 26th, 9:30 - 3:30

Cost: As always, this is a FREE event. Lunch is provided with a free-will offering taken up to cover the cost of

the lunch.

Registration: Register with Betty Nadurak at bettynadurak@gmail.com or by phoning at 403-686-1110. Please

list any dietary restrictions at the time of registration.

Please note that Betty will be away travelling in the weeks up to the event. If you do not receive a confirmation

of registration, don't panic, your registration will be processed as normal.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

We are a small group of ladies who lovingly create prayer shawls for members and friends of the congregation

who are going through difficult times. As we knit the shawls we pray for God’s blessing on all who receive them

and that the shawl bring them comfort, strength and hope. If you like to knit or crochet and think this ministry is

just right for you, you would be very welcome to join us.

For more information contact: Pauline Booth (403-547-9551) or Hilda Cox (403-247-1127).

ENGAGING IN GOD'S MISSION

The Five Marks of Mission are recognized throughout the Anglican Communion (and beyond!) as a summary of

the church's purpose. They are:

1. To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom 2. To teach, baptize and nurture new believers 3. To respond to human need by loving service 4. To seek to transform the unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation 5. To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth Which Mark is most important to you? Which is most challenging? How might we explore them through our worship? Please contact Christine with your ideas and inspiration!

OUTSIDE SPACE WORKING GROUP

We have a new display that depicts the proposed changes to the south side of our church building! Check out

our display at coffee time, and let us know what you think!

LADIES’ POTLUCK SUPPER

Ladies’ Christmas Potluck Supper will be on Monday, November 28th starting at 6 pm with dinner at 6:30pm.

Your Hosts are Carole Thomson & Pauline Booth. This event is supporting Aventa Women’s Shelter through our

Ministry. Mark this on your calendar. Details & poster will follow later. All ladies of the parish are welcome in the

Church Hall for fun & fellowship!

Christmas Cakes!

Christmas fruit cakes of Canoffer Society of Alberta, are now available. Jacob & Annie will make them available

to St, Andrew's congregation on Oct 30 and Nov 6 after 8 AM and 10:30 AM services. The price $15.00 per

cake. All the proceeds will go to build houses for homeless persons in 3rd world countries.

SCREENING OF "ELDER IN THE MAKING"

The Wisdom Centre presents a screening of the film "Elder in the Making." This is a feature documentary

inviting all residents of North America to explore the tragic and hopeful history of their home. Through the

journey of two unlikely travel companions, this film, shot in Alberta, uncovers our responsibility as stewards of

the land and of the generations yet to come. Following the film, there will be a question-and-answer session with

the director, and then a wine and cheese reception. Friday, November 4, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 at the

door. St. Laurence is located at 5940 Lakeview Drive SW.

ST. EDMUND’S CLOTHING BANK

Irene at St. Edmund’s food and clothing bank let me know that they are desperately low on children’s clothing (baby through teen). If you have any children’s clothing (or adult) that is ready to move on, or know of someone who might have children’s clothing they no longer need, please consider St. Edmund’s. Donations can be left in the St. Edmund’s basket above the coat rack in the Narthex, or Carole Thomson can pick up as well.

Ministry Opportunity

We are in need of volunteers to help watch our little two to four year olds in the nursery during the 10:30 service.

If you are interested, please contact Rita Clyde at 403 282 7816.

Volunteer Opportunity

St Edmunds (Bowness) is currently seeking people to assist on Monday and Thursday mornings (9-12) with our Food Bank and our Clothing Bank. Food Bank volunteers will intereact with clients seeking assistance with groceries on an emergency basis as well assist with stocking groceries and filling hampers. Clothing Bank volunteers assist with receiving donations and then sorting and processing those donations as well as helping with setting up for the monthly Clothing Sale. Training is provided and we are fun group of volunteers who enjoy these vital services to our community. Please contact either Irene or Marilyn at 403-288-6330 or email Linda at linda@rasltd.ca for more information. If you’d like to pop in on a Monday or Thursday morning you are more than welcome to come check us out. We are located in the Mission Hall behind St Edmunds church at 8336 34 Ave NW (best accessed from the parking lot off the back alley)

Family Advent Retreat at Kuriakos

Join us at this new retreat for families and congregations, November 11-13, 2016. This year's theme, Why Wait?, focusses on the reasons for Advent, and will help us to prepare for Christmas with our congregations and our families. You'll leave Kuriakos with a plan for how to live out this season of preparation within your family, and resources for sharing Advent with the rest of your congregation. This retreat is intended to enrich faith and worship, providing support for practicing Advent. It’s a chance for families to become involved in worship, and for congregations to share ideas. Enjoy a weekend Set Apart to be Together as your family and congregation still and settle for a season of waiting and anticipation. Developed in partnership with congregations from across the province. Activities will be provided for all ages. Register at: www.kuriakos.ab.ca or call: 403-746-2702

Attitude of Gratitude Hello dear St. Andrews!

It was a total surprise and such a blessing from our Lord Jesus to receive the gift of an

"apron" (not one you wear) in front of our stairs to our duplex/house. Ernie Haskewich

instigated the project through his connections in the building world, letting our son-in-

law, Jan, know while keeping Stephen and me in the dark. Ernie wanted us to receive

this surprise as a gift from St. Andrews, as many of you donated to his cause. We can't

thank you enough, for the outpouring of love from our St. Andrews family we have felt,

from this gift and from the beautiful house blessing Rev. Christine performed for us

recently.

Sincerely, Gloria & Stephen Ford

PWRDF

South Sudan Emergency Response

UN reports place the number of internally displaced people in South Sudan at 1.6 million, food insecure people

at 4.9 million and the number of South Sudanese who have become refugees since December 2013 at 900,000.

Shortages of food and water, and the outbreak of disease are facing those who have been forced to seek safety

elsewhere.

Due to the increased violence and displacement, PWRDF continues to support those in South Sudan and has

sent an initial grant of $20,000 to the Sudanese Development and Relief Agency (SUDRA) of the Episcopal

Church of South Sudan and Sudan to respond to the immediate needs of internally displaced people. PWRDF

sent a further grant of $30,000 through the ACT Alliance appeal for South Sudanese in Uganda to provide

hygiene items, blankets, clothing, and kitchen kits; to build community and school latrines and communal

shelters for the most vulnerable; to construct 12 classrooms and 450 3-seater school desks; and to provide

inclusive learning and teaching materials, and teacher trainings for those in the reception facilities. PWRDF

partners continue to accompany the South Sudanese in Kenya and Egypt.

Please support PWRDF’s response to this ongoing emergency!

Donations can be made in the following ways:

On-line

Go to http://pwrdf.org/donate

PWRDF Donations By Phone

For credit card donations contact: Jennifer Brown 416-924-9192 ext. 355; 1-866-308-7973

Please do not send your credit card number by email or fax.

By Mail

Please make cheques payable to PWRDF, Emergency Response: South Sudan and send to:

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund

The Anglican Church of Canada

80 Hayden Street

Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2

PWRDF Humanitarian Response Coordinator

Naba Gurung, ngurung@pwrdf.org; 416-924-9192 ext. 321

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March, 2016

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Develop leaders who can promote healthy and effective civic life, Effectively address the key justice issues facing Calgary, Harness the voice and the power of the people of Calgary to transform our city by

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Gifts of the Darkwood Brew Tuesdays, starting October 11 through December 6, 2016, either 1:30-3:00 or 7:30-9:00 pm Gifts of the Darkwood Brew is based on themes explored in Eric Elnes' book Gifts of the Darkwood. The DVD based series explores the proposition that our best help on life's journey often comes from the most unlikely and misunderstood of places, a place known famously, or infamously, as the Dark Wood.

Join us Tuesdays from October 11-December 6, either in the afternoon or the evening. This program is free to attend but please email Anna Greenwood-Lee to register.

"Though commonly understood as a place to be feared and avoided, the Dark Wood is the surest place to meet God. It is a place where you may feel uncertain, empty, lost, tempted and alone. Yet, these feelings - these gifts of the Dark Wood - can be your greatest assets on your journey because they invite you to probe, question and discover. According to the ancients, you don't need to be 'above average'. All you really need to be is struggling.'

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Unfortunately, due to Richard Wagamese's ill health, we have to cancel the October 14-16Wisdom Centre event we were so looking forward to. We are very sorry for this situation and ask your prayers for Richard's return to health. We are hopeful that Richard's health will improve and we will be able to reschedule him for some time in 2017. However, just because Richard is not able to be with us does not mean that reading and discussing his book is not worthwhile. The Rev. Dr. Dave Holmes and I will go ahead with the planned book study of One Story, One Song Mondays, September 12, 19 and 26 at 7:30 pm at St. Laurence Anglican Church. If you haven't yet and would like to register for this study, please reply to this email. You still have time to get a copy and get reading if you haven't already! By grace, it turns out that St. Martins Anglican Church is hosting an excellent event on Indigenous Spirituality with Mr. Casey Eagle Speaker the same weekend. We encourage you to consider attending this event instead. Casey Eagle Speaker, or "Sorrel Horse" as he is known by his people, is a member of the Blackfoot Confederation and a member of the Blood Tribe in Southern Alberta. On Friday, October 14 at 7 pm he will delve into the historical background of the Treaty 7 peoples including the residential school experience. On the morning of Saturday, October 15th he will talk about the spirituality of the Blackfoot peoples and that afternoon he will talk about Reconciliation, especially in light of the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The total cost for this weekend including lunch on Saturday is only $15 and to register you can fill out the registration form here or by calling St. Martins directly at 403-249-3014. The Wisdom Centre is also offering a nine week DVD series called Gifts of the Darkwood Brew October 11-December 6 (Tuesdays) either in the afternoon 1:30-3:00 or evening 7:30-9:00. This program is free and all you need to do to register is reply to this email letting us know if you prefer the afternoon or evening sessions. All this and more (including information about our April event with Diarmuid O'Murchu) can be found on our website. Thank you for your support and I hope to see you in the fall, The Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee Co-Director

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