New Clergy:

Archbishop Greg is pleased to announce, in consultation with the parish wardens and search committees, the hiring of two new clergy.  The Rev. David Matthews has been appointed as the new Incumbent for Holy Trinity, Calgary as of December 1.  As well, The Rev. Jesse Holland has been appointed as the new Incumbent for St. Michael, Canmore, also as of December 1.  We welcome these new clergy to our Diocese and look forward to their ministry within their respective parishes.

Please mark your calendars for the two Induction Services:

God willing, Archbishop Greg will induct Rev. Jesse as Incumbent of St. Michael, Canmore on Sunday evening, December 1 at 7:00 pm.  Color will be red.

God willing, Archbishop Greg will induct Rev. David as Incumbent of Holy Trinity, Calgary on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm.  Color will be red.

November 20 to 25 - Holidays

November 26 - Archdeacons Meeting (10:00); Admin & Finance Committee (2:00); Calgary School of Discipleship (3:30)

November 28 - Anglican Fellowship of Prayer

November 30 - Ladies' Retreat at St. Aldhelm, Vulcan

December 1 - Bishop's Visit to All Saints, Cochrane (10:00 am)

December 1 - Induction Service for The Rev. Jesse Holland at St. Michael, Canmore (7:00 pm)

December 2 - St. Andrew, Gleichen potluck supper

December 3 - Induction Service for The Rev. David Matthews at Holy Trinity, Calgary (7:00 pm)

December 4 - Christmas Lunch with Red Deer Deanery clergy

Please hold Archbishop Greg in your prayers as he serves as our Bishop and Metropolitan.

On October 27, 2024, the Most Rev. Gregory Kerr-Wilson, Archbishop of Calgary came to St. Augustine’s Church to confirm the parishioners’ children into the Anglican Church, acknowledging their growth in faith. Through group studies and reflection, these young individuals have cultivated a stronger foundation in Christian teachings and explored the intersection of faith and daily life.  This event has unified the parishioners in gratitude and anticipation, fostering a deeper sense of connection and purpose within the Church and the community.

Preparation for confirmation has involved participation to group study sessions guided by Rev. Willy Galas, a supply priest in the Anglican Diocese of Calgary.  With shared commitments, parents, candidates for confirmation, and Rev. Willy agreed on three sessions to be completed over the course of three Saturdays. These young parishioners attended interactive classes lasting to 4-5 hours with each session incorporating inspiring conversations, meaningful learning, and fellowship through shared meals and stories.     

Upon completion of the three sessions, a retreat was held on September 14, 2024, to nurture and enrich the faith journey of young individuals undergoing confirmation. Parents were invited to participate and were asked to compose a thoughtful letter to their child, sharing their Christian faith story, their evolving understanding of the gospel, and their efforts to live out their values in their daily lives.

Thank you Father Willy Galas and the Parish Council of St. Augustine Church for the experience!

Please join us this Advent for an exploration and conversation around the Incarnation of Jesus.  We will have four unique sessions focusing on different aspects of the Incarnation and Jesus' entrance into creation and human experience.  We are excited, as well, to have each session led by a different person from the Diocese - The Rev. Elizabeth Short, The Rev. Chris Roth, The Ven. Dr. Pilar Gateman and The Rev. Br. Jason Carroll.  This study will enrich your Advent journey.  We'll gather via Zoom on Sunday evenings throughout Advent (December 1, 8, 15 and 22) from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  

Please contact Br. Jason Carroll at the Diocesan Office to register for the study.

Cost is free.

It's that time of year again!  Our annual Candy Cane Tea and Bazaar where you will find crafts, plus delicous baking and canning for sale. Stay for lunch in the Glad Tidings Tea Room!

We welcome donations of the following items: crafts, baking, and home canned jams, jellies, and pickles.

Vendor tables are $30 each.

For more information, contact the Parish Office or call (403) 933-3620.

On Saturday, November 23 at 5:00 pm, St. Peter, Okotoks is having their annual Christmas Dinner.

Invite a friend or family members - all are welcome.  Hope to see you there!

Tickets are now available:  Adults - $20; Children - $10; Toddlers Free

For tickets, call or text Gina at (403) 614-7028.

This event features the sale of donated Christmas items: decorations and trimmings, as well as a sandwich luncheon.  We are in need of help to price the sale items prior to the event and to assist at the sale to set up, and after, to pack up unsold items.  

Christ Church, Calgary invites you to Advent Procession, taking place on December 1 and Nine Lessons & Carols, happening on December 22. These services are a wonderful way to journey through Advent and look toward Christmas. All are welcome to these special and sacred services. See our website for more information.

Our program provides food hampers for clientele who have applied for the hamper program.  Pick up dates are December 9 to 13 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  For those who have requested delivery, the hampers will be delivered on December 14.

We are in need of volunteers to assist in the evening with pick ups, and drivers for the Saturday, December 14 deliveries.  

Prior to the pick up dates, volunteers are needed to prepare bags of sugar, macaroni, coffee and rice. There are various other tasks that need to be completed, as well.

We would welcome your phone calls if you have questions about volunteering at the Food Bank, at (403) 288-6330 Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 to noon.

Mentor Jennifer Solem is willing to lead this class, beginning in January on a weekday evening likely from 7:00-9:30 pm.

Registration deadline is November 30 so that course materials can be ordered.

Class would start the week of January 5, 2025, and run January to December with summer off (no classes from June to August).

If you are interested, please contact Jennifer.

St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church in Strathmore has long enjoyed the display of liturgical banners lovingly created by parish members of the past. While our current worship setting means we cannot utilize these banners, we would like them to see regular use somewhere. Therefore we are offering them to any parish who will put them to use in worship. Banners are suspended on wooden dowels mostly 38” long, with a few extending to 48”. Individual photos of each banner can be viewed at Banners. For more information, please contact Rev. Malcolm Kern or ph: (587) 727-0649.

In addition to the banners, we also have a four drawer legal size lateral file cabinet (although it can be configured to hold letter size files as well). It is constructed of a heavy grade grey steel, without a lock. Free to anyone who will pick it up in Strathmore. For more information, please contact our People’s Warden, Jay Beaman, or ph: (403) 983-9384.

Looking for a wonderfully uplifting way to spend a Sunday night?  Join us for our concert on Sunday, December 1 at Bow Valley Christian Church.  Enjoy an evening of joy- and hope-filled music.  This is a free event, but opportunities to give to New West will be presented.  Please consider bringing an individually-wrapped box of chocolates or 10$ coffee shop gift cards to donate to our upcoming Gifts Back Christmas Concert!

Our Diocesan Comptroller is in the chorus, and we are excited to hear him join the other 85 member choir and orchestra!

The Diocese of Central Newfoundland has collaborated with St. George's College in Jerusalem to create resources for the season of Advent.  A document containing letters and devotions along with Eucharistic prayers developed in Jerusalem is available.

Please let the Diocese Office know if you would like a copy of this document.

The Diocese Office has two desks available to a good home.  Both are dark brown in color, and measure 60" x 30".  

Please contact the Office if you are interested in acquiring one or both of these desks.

Please remember in your prayers:

- for peace within our country, and in the world, for victims of violence, war and natural disasters, and for areas of unrest and riots.  We ask for wise discernment in our leaders; 

- for the Anglican Communion, for our Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and for healing and direction moving forward;

- for the Windward Islands recovering from Hurricane Beryl;

- for the people of the Parish of St. Mary & St. George, Jasper, suffering the loss of their church home;

- for those who are sick, suffering, isolated or in need.  We ask for prayers for Barbara, Karen, Maureen, Ruth and James, Kate, Rosemary, Patricia, and John.  We offer thanksgiving for Wendy's healing;

- for those who have died and those who mourn, remembering at this time Rev. Bonnie and Norma;

- for the poor, the homeless, and the needy in our communities;

- for our Indigenous brothers and sisters, and their leaders in our diocese and country; 

- for refugees, remembering those fleeing regimes around the world;

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