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Current NewsOn the Move for the Week of March 7Sunday March 7____________________ 8:30 am Holy Eucharist (Book of Alternative Services) at the Chapel, 3704 37th Street SW Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Christine Conkin 10:00 am Holy Eucharist (Book of Alternative Services) The Calgary Academy Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Christine Conkin
This Sunday's readings click here. Parish Events_________________________
Lent at St. Martin's...
Lent is a 40-day season of reflection and preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus. By the 4th century, lent was an established time of intensified training in discipleship in the church, first for new people to the faith, then later a practice everyone in the church was encouraged to undertake. Among the different ways to deepen our practice of faith during lent is to engage in prayer and study with renewed discipline. This year we are reading together Phyllis Tickle's book The Great Emergence, where she describes a 500-year cycle of change in society and in the Christian church. This past week we considered the nature of these transformations and the century of emergence that we have just lived through in the 20th century. On Tuesday, March 23 at 7:30pm at the Office we will discuss the third section of the book on where it all may be going. Please join us! Another option for Lenten study is Teresa of Avila's masterwork about prayer, The Interior Castle. Teresa of Avila is a well-known 16th century Spanish nun and mystic who helped renew spirituality in her time and place while she also sought church reform in the tumultuous time of Protestant Reformation. People continue to seek her spiritual wisdom and guide to prayer. Our reflections with her continue on Monday, March 8 and March 22 at 7:30 pm at the Office.
PWRDF welcomes donations for Haiti. Contributions can be made in the following ways: On-line By Phone By Mail PWRDF Donations Contact: PWRDF Humanitarian Response Coordinator 416-924-9192 ext. 321 Springbank Hill Community Garden St. Martin's is sponsoring a community garden by allowing the Springbank Hill Community Association ("SHCA") to use part of our land for the 2010 growing season. SHCA will build and manage the community garden and plans to have 20 raised bed plots (12' x 4') ready by May 15, 2010. There are several ways people of St. Martin's can become involved and support this community activity, including:
Join OneBody for Vacation Bible School! The pirates are taking over and we need your help! Join the parishes of Good Shepherd, St. Laurence and St. Martin’s for an exciting week of adventure full of food, fun and games. For more information, or to register, contact Jill Thompson at St. Martin’s Anglican Church (403.249.3014 or jillian_anna_@hotmail.com) Who: Elementary school aged children What: Veggie Tales Pirate themed Vacation Bible School When: Monday July 5th – Friday July 9th 9:00am-12:00pm Where: Church of the Good Shepherd, 408 38th Street SW Why: To learn about Jesus in a fun setting full of adventure!
Youth Summer Camp! Sunday August 22nd to Saturday August 28th Come join the Anglican youth leaders from OneBody for a week of summer fun at Sojourners Summer Camp and Wilderness Society! Based at Whispering Pines on the edge of the Rockies, this week is packed full of fun and adventure. Set the dates: Sunday August 22nd to Saturday August 28th. Keep watching The Sower for more updates. For more information and to receive a brochure, please contact Jill at St. Martin’s (403.249.3014 or jillian_anna_@hotmail.com). There are plenty of hands needed to run a camp; if you are interested in volunteering your skills for the week, please contact Jill.
2010 Offertory Envelopes Envelopes are ready for pick up. If you would like to get envelopes or sign up for automatic debit or increase your current amount starting next month, please call the office.
Hunger for Healing - There has been an enquiry about starting an evening group. If anyone is interested, please contact Gwen Smith (403)238-0105 or Avril (403)252-0393.
Stephen Ministry Training - In early January, ten enthusiastic trainees began the 50 hours of training for people who have committed themselves to learning the skills of caring ministry. The group is comprised of five members from St. Martin's Anglican Church, four members from the Lutheran Church of the Cross and one member from St. Peter's Anglican Church. They have begun the task of studying, discussing, experiencing and trying out the skills involved in sharing God's love and compassion with those who especially need these gifts. Let us thank God for these ministers and ask his continued help and blessing in their adventure.
Growing in Faith is a life-long process marked by rituals such as baptism and "first" communion. Early in 2010 we will offer an opportunity for familes (with school age children) to deepen their Christian life, leading to baptism or a renewed commitment to Holy Communion, if desired. Please contact Christine in the office with your interest and for further information.
Icross Dolls - We have been blessed with an abundance of yarn for knitting Icross dolls! Anyone interested in trying this quick knit can click here for the doll pattern or for more information contact Marge Munro (403)242-4240.
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A Special Way to Give Thanks - Every Sunday various people in the congregation choose to give the flowers at the altar to beautify our worship and which become gifts given to visitors or to those who are shut-in or in hospital. The 2010 "Flower Calendar" is now posted on the Greeters' Table where you can sign up for a Sunday. Flowers are sometimes given in thanksgiving for blessings received and sometimes in memory of particular loved ones. The cost of the flowers is $40 and cheques made out to St. Martin's also need to identify that it is for altar flowers. Many thanks.
Email Addresses Rev. Christine Conkin christine.stmartins@telus.net Kate Newburn kate.stmartins@telus.net General mailbox stmartins@telus.net Other Events______________________________ Join CAUSE Canada as we celebrate our 25th anniversary... A dynamic evening of inspiration featuring Dr. Tony Campolo, and music by Carolyn Arends. Hosted by Linda Olsen Global Calgary's Early News Anchor. Enjoy a creative silent and live auction. Refreshments from around the world will be served. March 24, 2010 Tickets $50 / Book of 6 for $250 / Student price $10 www.cause.ca or 1-888-552-2873
Education For Ministry Mentor Training Weekend: You are invited to participate in the EFM Mentor Training Weekend this year. If you have done mentor training in the past or would like to be involved in either starting a group or co-mentoring, this is a wonderful opportunity. From a learning perspective it is a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice your skills in theological reflection and adult learning. Please register by sending an email to: jdf@shaw.ca Training will begin on Thursday April 8, and conclude on April 10, 2010 Thursday 5 - 6 pm Registration and Gathering (Dinner is at 5:30) 6 - 10 pm Session One Friday 9 am - 8 pm (Lunch and Dinner) Saturday 9 am - noon (Lunch) Location: St. Peter's Anglican Church on Elbow Drive Note: It is time to start recruiting for groups for the fall. Minimum is 6 people for a group.
The Lent/Easter issue of Praying with our partners is now ready for downloading from the ACC website www.anglican.ca/mission/resources/pwop. You will note that a questionnaire seeking feedback about use and format for future issues is included.
World Day of Prayer March 5, 2010 will be held at Woodcliff United Church 5010 Spruce Dr. S.W, at 2 p.m. World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement which brings Christians together to observe a common day of prayer each year. This year the service is written by the women of Cameroon, and the theme is "Let everything that has breath praise God." The focus will be on the things effecting women and children and their communities in a globalized world. For further information if required, contact Marina Gathercole (240-2840)
The L'Arche Calgary Cake Walk is a display of cake at its finest. Top culinary chefs and novices compete to see who can create the most fantastic cake. The first L'Arche Calgary Cake was held in 2007 and is now an annual event, which draws 1,500 visitors annually and has netted over $300,000 for L'Arche Calgary's homes and programs for people with developmental disabilities. Sunday, March 14, 2010, Noon to 3:30 PM Enjoy a double helping of the region's most talented pastry artists at two high-caliber competitions for the price of one. L'Arche Calgary and the Pastry Chef Guild of Alberta have teamed up to bring you a fabulous gallery of edible cake and chocolate art. This larger-than-life exposition taking place at SAIT campus reveals cake and chocolate at their finest and raises funds for L'Arche Calgary's members with developmental disabilities. Tickets are only $5 per person!
From the Chair of Christian Thought: The Iwaasa Lecture on Urban Theology with Dr. Ronald A. Kuipers, Assistant Professor of the Philosophy of Religion, Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto, ON
Monday, March 15, 2010 at 7:30pm
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 12:00 noon
Unused Fabric Sale: Are you looking for a good home for your treasured unused fabric & supplies? Let us help! Donations of unused fabric ½ m or longer only please (unless quilting or exceptional pieces); wool, notions, patterns etc. will be accepted on Wed Apr 14 & Thurs Apr 15 from 10 am to 8 pm at Woodcliff United Church, 5010 Spruce Dr SW. The 3rd Annual Unused Fabric Sale is on Sat Apr 17 from 9:30 am to 2 pm at Woodcliff United. All the proceeds of this sale go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support 1000's of Grandmothers in Africa who are raising their orphaned grandchildren! For information contact Judith 403.374.0622 judithlwatt@hotmail.com or Alison 403.243.5478 alison.longson@telus.net
Images of Spirituality Theme: “And it was good…” Presenter: Carolyn Pogue (United Church Laywoman and Author) Worship Leader: Pastor Marty Tuer (Lutheran) Join us in seeking to regain or find the balance that we were created to hold – in our lives and with God’s creation. This annual ecumenical gathering for Christian women is being held on the weekend of April 16-18th. Held out at Entheos Retreat Centre, the gathering starts on Friday evening and finishes just after lunch on Sunday. For more information contact Carol Hayes@ 403-239-6658 or cahayes@shaw.ca. Registration forms are available online @ www.imagesofspirituality.ca.
Hearing the Voice of God Within Us – Christ Church is sponsoring a workshop on one of the transformative spiritual practices of our Christian tradition: meditation. Mark your calendar for Friday, March 5, 7.30 – 9.00 p.m. and Saturday, March 6, 9.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Plan now to make time in the midst of Lent to stop and listen. The Rev’d Phil Barnett, national coordinator of the Canadian Christian Meditation Society will conduct the workshop. Cost: Friday $20; Saturday $25; Friday & Saturday $40. Register through the Church Office (403.243.4680 or chrichur@telus.net).
Anglican Laity Retreat @ Mount St. Francis 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. Nobody is turned away. Accommodation is limited to 44 participants For information or to register, contact Statia or Leon at 403-242-1332 or leon-statia@shaw.ca
Cantaré Children's Choir presents "It Sings In Me" - a 13th Anniversary Concert Saturday, March 13th, 2010 - 7:30pm Knox United Church (506 - 4 Street SW) Tickets: $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Contact 403-685-1132 or cantarechildrenschoir@shaw.ca
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