Weekly Readings
Joshua 5:9-12
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15:1-3,11b-32
Coming Up Next Week
March 15 –20, 2010
*Please note- the Kiwanis music festival is in the church hall for the next two weeks at varied times, follow signage to enter church office *
Tuesday (March 16)
2:00 PM Parish Guild meet in Bambrick Rm.
4:30Pm Finance Committee meet
Wednesday (March 17)
4:00 PM Confirmation Class
5:45 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM Sr. High Youth Group meets
7:30PM Lenten Study Course continues in church hall
Thursday (March 18)
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist
12 noon Lenten lunch hosted by St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church
4:30PM Management Committee meet
6:30PM Middle School Youth Group meets
7:00PM Home Group meets.
7:15PM Senior Choir practice
Friday (March 19)
10:00AM The Living Room meets
7:00PM Ultreya in the church basement
Saturday (March 20)
10:00AM Youth Choir rehearsal in the church
4:00PM Visioning Team meet in the church hall
5:00PM Saturday Service
Sunday (March 21)
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
10:00AM Holy Eucharist
6:00Pm “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Mar 14 David Hughes
Mar 16 Pam Mundell
Mar 17 Rhonda Collins
Mar 18 Vaughn Atkinson, Michaela Gateman, Fred Oliver, Cedeno Sieuraj
Mar 19 Anne Chiswick
Mar 20 Rosemary Foder, Dan Leroy, Dennis Wickham
Life of Jesus: Historical evidence from the Holy Land: This 6 session Lenten series explores fundamental questions about who Jesus was and is and why he matters to our lives today. This is a great introduction to Christianity, but it is also very informative for those who have been following the footsteps of Jesus for quite some time. Come join us on the journey through the Holy Land and invite your friends. The classes take place on Wednesday’s at 7:30pm.
Lenten Sermon Series “The Spiritual Disciplines”
Upcoming Sermons:
Mar 21 “Simplicity” Pilar Gateman
Mar 28 “Service” Canon James Robinson
Images of Spirituality women’s ecumenical gathering will be held April 16-18 at Entheos Retreat Centre. Registration forms are available on line at www.imagesofspirituality.ca or on the bulletin board in the church entrance.
You Can Make a difference Socks can make the difference in the life of someone in need. Our goal is to collect 500 pairs of socks for the homeless. A box is in the church entrance. If each parishioner brought 3 pairs of socks we could reach our goal. Let’s reach our goal by St. Patrick’s Day!
Articles for sale St. Augustine’s Parish Guild is disbanding and will be disposing of some of their glassware. If anyone is interested in purchasing these please call the church office 327-3970. Available are glass plates large and small .50ea. also cream & sugars pinwheel pattern .50each.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Sunday March 21 @6:00pm, All are invited. Information and sign up sheet are on the bulletin board in the church entrance. This is the last Sunday to sign up!
Sanctuary Guild workshop There will be a workshop for sanctuary guild members on Saturday , March 27th from 9:30-11:00 AM in the church . Any parishioners are welcome to attend .
Anglican Laity Retreat at Mount St. Francis: Is the chaos of life stressing you out? Do you yearn for a quiet weekend with the Good Shepherd?? Then look no further! This silent Retreat takes place Friday to Sunday, March 26 - 28, 2010 at the Franciscan Retreat Centre in Cochrane. The talks this year will include presentations on the core of Franciscan Spirituality, the Church as the People of God, and Responsible Freedom. This weekend is supported by free will offerings where tax receipts are issued for donations above the cost for the weekend: $175. For info. or to register, contact Statia or Leon at 403-242-1332 or leon-statia@shaw.ca
THANK YOU – We would like to take a moment to thank each of you in the parish who have supported us throughout the time Pilar has been taking courses or attending Wycliffe in Toronto. Your prayers and support have made it an easier journey. Thank you for all your kind words, encouragement and prayer. It means more than we will ever be able to say. Peace to you all. Brent, Pilar, Sara, Michaela and Andreas Gateman.
Weekly Readings
Genesis 1:26-31
Ephesians 5:21-33
Matthew 19:1-6
Coming Up Next Week
March 8 – 13, 2010
Tuesday (March 9)
7:30 PM Evening Group (Bambrick Room)
Wednesday (March 10)
12 noon Stephen Ministries
4:00 PM Confirmation Class
5:45 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM Sr. High Youth Group meets
7:30PM Lenten Study Course continues in church hall
Thursday (March 11)
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist
12 noon Lenten lunch hosted by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
6:30PM Middle School Youth Group meets
7:00PM Home Group meets.
7:15PM Senior Choir practice
Friday (March 12)
10:00AM The Living Room meets
Saturday (March 13)
10:00AM Youth Choir rehearsal in the church
5:00PM Saturday Service
Sunday (March 14)
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
10:00AM Holy Eucharist
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Mar 07 Flora MacKay
Mar 08 Bernice Chorneyko, Bryden Zonta
Mar 09 Margaret Hofforth, Stuart Wilcocks
Mar 10 Barbara Beckett, Michelle Thompson
Mar 12 Cheryl Atkinson, Margot Bailes, Teri Day, Sylvia King-Brown, Marlene Van Eden, David Van Eden, Bryan Van Eden
Life of Jesus: Historical evidence from the Holy Land: This 6 session Lenten series explores fundamental questions about who Jesus was and is and why he matters to our lives today. This is a great introduction to Christianity, but it is also very informative for those who have been following the footsteps of Jesus for quite some time. Come join us on the journey through the Holy Land and invite your friends. The classes take place on Wednesday’s at 7:30pm.
Lenten Sermon Series “The Spiritual Disciplines”
Upcoming Sermons:
Mar 14 “Celebration”
Mar 21 “Simplicity” Pilar Gateman
Mar 28 “Service” Canon James Robinson
Images of Spirituality women’s ecumenical gathering will be held April 16-18 at Entheos Retreat Centre. Registration forms are available on line at www.imagesofspirituality.ca or on the bulletin board in the church entrance.
You Can Make a difference Socks can make the difference in the life of someone in need. Our goal is to collect 500 pairs of socks for the homeless. A box is in the church entrance. If each parishioner brought 3 pairs of socks we could reach our goal. Let’s reach our goal by St. Patrick’s Day!
Articles for sale St. Augustine’s Parish Guild is disbanding and will be disposing of some of their glassware. If anyone is interested in purchasing these please call the church office 403-327-3970. Available are glass plates large and small .50ea. also cream & sugars pinwheel pattern .50each.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Sunday March 21 @6:00pm, All are invited. Information and sign up sheet are on the bulletin board in the church entrance.
Anglican Laity Retreat at Mount St. Francis: Is the chaos of life stressing you out? Do you yearn for a quiet weekend with the Good Shepherd?? Then look no further! This silent Retreat takes place Friday to Sunday, March 26 - 28, 2010 at the Franciscan Retreat Centre in Cochrane. The talks this year will include presentations on the core of Franciscan Spirituality, the Church as the People of God, and Responsible Freedom. This weekend is supported by free will offerings where tax receipts are issued for donations above the cost for the weekend: $175. For info. or to register, contact Statia or Leon leon-statia@shaw.ca
THANK YOU – We would like to take a moment to thank each of you in the parish who have supported us throughout the time Pilar has been taking courses or attending Wycliffe in Toronto. Your prayers and support have made it an easier journey. Thank you for all your kind words, encouragement and prayer. It means more than we will ever be able to say. Peace to you all. Brent, Pilar, Sara, Michaela and Andreas Gateman.
This weeks readings
Isaiah 58:1-9
Romans 10:8-13
Luke 4:1-13
Coming Up Next Week
February 22-27, 2010
Today: Everyone welcome to join us for “Retro Bowling” at the Holiday Bowl 6:30-8:30pm. See notice on reverse.
Tuesday (February 23)
6:00PM Potluck Supper followed by Annual General Meeting in the church hall.
Wednesday (February 24)
12 noon Stephen Ministry peer support
4:00 PM Confirmation Class
5:45 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM Sr. High Youth Group meets
7:30Pm Lenten Study Course continues in church hall
Thursday (February 25)
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist
12 noon Lenten lunch hosted by First Baptist Church
6:30PM Middle School Youth Group meets
7:00PM Home Group meets.
7:15PM Senior Choir practice
Friday (February 26)
10:00AM The Living Room meets
Saturday (February 27)
10:00AM Youth Choir rehearsal in the church
11:00AM “Christians and Sexuality” class
5:00PM Saturday Service
Sunday (February 28)
8:00AM Holy Eucharist
10:00AM Holy Eucharist
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Feb 21 Mary Hovan, Tom Hart, Kyle Bilyk
Feb 22 Lesley Cuthbertson
Feb 23 Dick Allison, Susann Staenz
Feb 25 Annette Bright, Alexandra Williams, Sue Edwards
Feb 26 Robert King-Brown, Marion Vickers
Feb 27 Jim Van Loo, Nora Dewhirst, Kim Sullivan
Mail for you! Please check your mailboxes for the newsletter and for your tax receipt.
Life of Jesus: Historical evidence from the Holy Land: This 6 session Lenten series explores fundamental questions about who Jesus was and is and why he matters to our lives today. This is a great introduction to Christianity, but it is also very informative for those who have been following the footsteps of Jesus for quite some time. Come join us on the journey through the Holy Land and invite your friends. The classes take place on Wednesday’s at 7:30pm.
Vestry If you or someone you know feels called to let their name stand for next year’s Vestry, please speak to one of the Wardens or clergy.
Lenten Sermon Series “The Spiritual Disciplines” beginning today.
Feb 21 “Fasting” The Rev. Chris Roth
Feb 28 “Prayer and Meditation” Canon James Robinson
Mar 7 “Chastity” The Rev. Chris Roth
Mar 14 “Celebration”
Mar 21 “Simplicity” Pilar Gateman
Mar 28 “Service” Canon James Robinson
AGM 2010 Annual General Meeting for Parishioners Will be held on Tuesday, February 23. It will begin with a potluck dinner at 6:00pm in the church hall followed by the meeting. All parishioners are encouraged to attend.
Images of Spirituality women’s ecumenical gathering will be held April 16-18 at Entheos Retreat Centre. Registration forms are available on line at www.imagesofspirituality.ca or on the bulletin board in the church entrance.
Retro Bowling at Holiday Bowl: Sunday Feb 21 from 6:30-8:30pm at Holiday Bowl. Come dressed in your favorite decade. Everyone is welcome. Sign up in the church entrance.
You Can Make a difference Socks can make the difference in the life of someone in need. Our goal is to collect 500 pairs of socks. A box is in the church entrance. If each parishioner brought 3 pairs of socks we could reach our goal. Let’s reach our goal by St. Patrick’s Day!
Visitor Andrea Guerrero from Santiago Chile is taking on a long term mission challenge in North Africa. She will be at St. Augustine’s on Sunday Feb 28 and will give a short summary of her adventure at the 10am service. She will also give a 15 minute presentation (including a 5 minute video about the area she will be working in) which she will give in the church after the service. All are welcome to stay and hear of her adventure.
Articles for sale St. Augustine’s Parish Guild is disbanding and will be disposing of some of their china and glassware. If anyone is interested in purchasing these please call the church office. Available are 100 Royal Albert Vald’Or cups & saucers; 4for$25, glass bowls & plates .50ea.
Anniversary invitation Don & Lynne Doram will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, March 6,2010, 1:00-3:30pm in the Church hall. This is a drop in reception, no gifts by request please.
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Readings for this week
Exodus 34:29-35
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-36
Coming Up Next Week
February 15-20, 2010
*Reminder – the church office is closed Monday Feb 15 for Family Day
Tuesday (February 16) Shrove Tuesday (deadline for AGM submissions)
2:00Pm Parish Guild meet in the Bambrick Rm
4:30pm Finance Committee meet.
5-7pm Come and go Shrove Tuesday pancake supper in the hall
Wednesday (February 17) Ash Wednesday
7:00 AM, 12:15 noon, 7:00pm Ash Wednesday services of Holy Communion
with the Solemn Imposition of Ashes
Lenten series begins at 8:00pm in the chapel following the Ash Wednesday service-this week only. On subsequent Wednesdays it will begin at 7:30pm.
4:00 PM Confirmation Class
5:45 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM Sr. High Youth Group meets
Thursday (February 18)
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist
12 noon Lenten lunch hosted by Southminster United Church
6:30PM Middle School Youth Group meets
7:00PM Home Group meets.
7:15PM Senior Choir practice
Friday (February 19)
10:00AM The Living Room meets
7:30Pm Ultreya at Christ Church Fort Macleod. If you need a ride be at the church at
6:50pm.
Saturday (February 20)
10:00AM Youth Choir rehearsal in the church
11:00AM “Christians and Sexuality” class
5:00PM Saturday Service
Sunday (February 21)
8:00AM Holy Eucharist
10:00AM Holy Eucharist
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Feb 15 Nadia Lehbauer, Dawn Frewin, Rose McIntosh, Abigail Rudachyk
Feb 17 Darwin Linn, Marguerite Linn
Feb 18 Richard Ferguson, Mary Palmarchuk
Feb 19 Norah Hawn, Marion Ellerman, Elizabeth MacKay, Joyce Peters
Feb 20 Barbara Kaupp
Mail for you! Please check your mailboxes for the newsletter and for your tax receipt.
Life of Jesus: Historical evidence from the Holy Land: This 6 session Lenten series explores fundamental questions about who Jesus was and is and why he matters to our lives today. This is a great introduction to Christianity, but it is also very informative for those who have been following the footsteps of Jesus for quite some time. Come join us on the journey through the Holy Land and invite your friends. The first class will take place on Feb 17 at 8:00pm and subsequent classes will take place on Wednesday’s at 7:30pm. A sign up sheet is in the church entrance.
Vestry If you or someone you know feels called to let their name stand for next year’s Vestry, please speak to one of the Wardens or clergy.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper will be held on Tuesday, February 16 (come and go) in the church hall, 5-7pm.
Ash Wednesday services of Holy Communion with the Solemn Imposition of Ashes will be Feb. 17 at 7:00am, 12:15 noon and 7:00pm. Please return your palm crosses from previous years to the church by Feb 16 so that they can be burned in preparation for the Ash Wednesday services.
Lenten Sermon Series “The Spiritual Disciplines” beginning next Sunday.
Feb 21 “Fasting” The Rev. Chris Roth
Feb 28 “Prayer and Meditation” Canon James Robinson
Mar 7 “Chastity” The Rev. Chris Roth
Mar 14 “Celebration” The Rev. Andrew Horne
Mar 21 “Simplicity” Pilar Gateman
Mar 28 “Service” Canon James Robinson
AGM 2010 Annual General Meeting for Parishioners Will be held on Tuesday, February 23. It will begin with a potluck dinner at 6:00pm in the church hall followed by the meeting. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. For those submitting reports for the AGM booklet please have all submissions print ready and into the office by Monday, February 15, 2010.
A Coping with Bereavement Support Group for Widows will begin Monday’s 7-9pm starting February 22. For more information call the church office
Images of Spirituality women’s ecumenical gathering will be held April 16-18 at Entheos Retreat Centre. Registration forms are available on line at www.imagesofspirituality.ca or on the bulletin board in the church entrance.
Retro Bowling at Holiday Bowl: Sunday Feb 21 from 6:30-8:30pm. Come dressed in your favorite decade. Everyone is welcome. Sign up in the church entrance.
You Can Make a difference Socks can make the difference in the life of someone in need. Our goal is to collect 500 pairs of socks. A box is in the church entrance. If each parishioner brought 3 pairs of socks we could reach our goal. Let’s reach our goal by St. Patrick’s Day!
Thank you to the sanctuary members for spring cleaning the sacristy and oiling the wood in the altar areas . Everything looks so fresh and shiny . Your time and work are greatly appreciated by the clergy and members of St. Augustine’s .
Visitor Andrea Guerrero from Santiago Chile is taking on a long term mission challenge in North Africa. She will be at St. Augustine’s on Sunday Feb 28 and will give a short summary of her adventure at the 10am service. She will also give a 15 minute presentation (including a 5 minute video about the area she will be working in) which she will give in the church after the service. All are welcome to stay and hear of her adventure.
Articles for sale St. Augustine’s Parish Guild is disbanding and will be disposing of some of their china and glassware. If anyone is interested in purchasing these please call the church office. Available are 100 Royal Albert Vald’Or cups & saucers; 4for$25, glass bowls & plates .50ea.