On the Move………..At St. Martin’s 

Sunday February 19______________

8:30 am Holy Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer)
The Chapel, 3704 37th Street SW
Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Natasha Brubaker Garrison

10 am Holy Eucharist (Book of Alternative Services)
The Calgary Academy, 1677 – 93 St. SW
Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Natasha Brubaker Garrison

Parish Events ______________________    

The Talent Show has been moved!
Due to Festival and Music season, the Talent Show has been postponed to Saturday, March 17th, 2012.
Contact Jill (onebodyyouth@gmail.com) at the office if you would like to be involved.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – February 21, 2012 Knox and St. Martin’s invite you to enjoy some great food and fellowship at the Pancake Supper at Knox Presbyterian. There will be two sittings, 5:00 and 6:00 pm.  Please sign up after service or let Kate know which sitting you are planning to attend to help us estimate food quantities. There will be an opportunity to contribute to a free will donation to help cover the costs of the supper. Any extra funds will be donated to Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids. Wear your Mardi Gras masks!!

Ash Wednesday Service - Wednesday, February 22, 2012
at Knox Presbyterian Church at 7 pm.

Family Haggadah: A Seder for all Generations.
We will be celebrating a Passover Seder led by Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman.
Wednesday, April 4th, 6-9 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian
Tickets go on sale this Sunday and are $10 each with a maximum of $40/ family.  Sign up for a food item when you purchase your tickets.  Only 65 available!

Over the next several months, the Diocesan Search Committee will be hard at work developing a Diocesan Profile, preparing a list of qualifications and requirements for candidates, and inviting nominations for the office of Bishop. During this time, we desire to have as much input as possible from members of the diocese to ensure that our work reflects the wide perspective. To give your input, go to
http://calgarybishopsearch.com/diocesan-survey/ and take our online questionnaire. It will only take you a few minutes, and will give us valuable insight. Thank you.

St. Martin’s Women’s Retreat Weekend- Kingsfold Retreat Centre
May 11th – May 13th
THEME: “Living in the Moment”
Scripture: “My soul finds rest in God alone”
Psalm 62:1
Fee: $200 (Deposit of $100 due now)
This weekend will be a great opportunity for women in our parish to take time away from daily life. The focus will be on being present to God in their lives and connecting with other women on a deeper level – all amidst a tranquil and beautiful setting, nestled in the foothills, overlooking the Ghost River.

Registrations are filling up – we now have 18 women confirmed. If we want exclusive use on-site, we need 7 more registrations (25 minimum).
If you are still considering, please be aware we are required to give a deposit and final numbers fairly soon, so we do need you to register now, Ladies. Registrations or inquiries can be directed to Carol Hayes @ (403)239-6658 or cahayes@shaw.ca  Bursaries are available, if cost is an issue.

“The Future of Faith” book discussion hosted by St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Calgary
Join us for a lively discussion of Harvey Cox’s book “The Future of Faith” on March 4th, 2012, 6 to 8 pm. St. Martin’s parishioner, David Milner, will guide the conversation of this thought-provoking book. We will meet at Knox Presbyterian Church: 3704 – 37th St. SW (at the corner of Richmond Road). If you are planning on attending, please contact the Rev. Natasha Garrison at either natasha.stmartins@telus.net or at 403.249.3014, so we can plan for refreshments, etc., and contact you with suggestions to guide your reading.

Winterfest in Springbank Hill
Enjoy some winter fun and meet our neighbors
When: Sunday, February 26 from 1 – 3 pm
Where: Springbank Blvd, SW (beside the playground and skating rink.)
Click here for a map of the Springbank area with Springbank Blvd.
Who: Fun for all ages
What: skating, tobogganing, ice painting, and horse drawn wagon rides. Cross country skis and snow shoes will be available to try. Warm up next to the fire pit with some hot chocolate or coffee and possibly roast a marshmallow or two.
Check our website www.stmartinscalgary.ca for information
or www.springbankhill.org
St Martin’s is partnering in this event with the intention to get to know our neighbors better and let them know about us and our building plans.
Please note: this event will be canceled if the temp is below – 15 with the wind chill.

Canadian Church Calendars are here!
Church calendars are for sale again this year. They are available at the Greeters’ Table and at the Church Office. The cost is $5.00.

The United Way
It is possible to donate to St. Martin’s through the United Way.  You may wish to consider doing this, in order to participate in a corporate United Way campaign, especially if your employer matches employee donations.

In order to donate to St. Martin’s through the United Way, you need to designate your donation to “St Martin’s Anglican Church Of Canada”.  You can find St. Martin’s on the United Way’s website by its Charity Registration I.D. Number:  108029463RR0001.
The United Way takes flat fee of $12 from all designated donations.  If you wish to donate in installments, the United Way will forward funds to St. Martin’s quarterly.  All installments, together, will be subject to a single $12 fee.

Implementation Team
The minutes from the latest Team Meeting can be found on the web site under “Our Future Plans” or by clicking this link:  http://www.stmartinscalgary.ca/our-future-plans/implementation-team-update

The Prayer Place:  a mid-week spiritual pick-me-up
By the middle of the week are you feeling a bit tired?  Spiritually dry?  Are you looking for a dedicated time to pray?  In need of some time to tend to your soul?  Then come join us for 30 minutes of prayer and refreshment!The next Prayer Place will be on Wednesday, February 15.

St. Martin’s Knitting Group
 It’s not cast in stone. You don’t have to sign anything. There are no dues, it’s free. No one takes attendance, you can show up or not, it’s up to you. You can even crochet  if you’d prefer. Making icross dolls? Prayer shawls? Been knitting forever? Would like to learn? Join us at Knox on the last Wednesday of the month at 9am. Yes, there will be coffee!Next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 29.

Other Events ______________________ 

Inn From the Cold Info
On the fourth Sunday of every month, the SCA hosts an Inn From the Cold overnight shelter for homeless individuals and families. Contact our Volunteer Inn Coordinator Paula Munoz at strathconainn@hotmail.com or 403-541-1818 for more information or to volunteer at an upcoming Inn.
Upcoming Inns:
Sunday February 26—volunteers needed
See website for volunteer descriptions:

http://www.scacalgary.ca/programs/other/inn-from-the-cold/

Episcopal Transition: 
On Tuesday November 1, 2011 the Executive Committee of the Diocese met with the Metropolitan, Archbishop David Ashdown, to discuss the timeline and process for electing a new Bishop of Calgary after Bishop Hoskin’s retirement at the end of this year. The date for the Electoral Convention of Synod has been tentatively set as June 16, 2012. That date will be formally confirmed at a meeting of the Diocesan Council in early January 2012 when the notice calling the synod is issued. It is anticipated that a timeline describing the process leading to the electoral synod will be available soon. In the meantime, parishes should be aware that they need to elect their lay members of Synod at their annual general meetings in early 2012 according to the new Constitution of the Diocese that will be in effect at that time. (See paragraph C5 on page 2 of the new Constitution on the Diocesan website at Diocesan website). The lay members of synod that are elected at parish AGMs will be the members of the electoral synod and they are the ones who will be permitted to nominate a candidate to be the next Bishop of the Diocese.

Candelight Vespers will be offered at the cathedral on Thursdays at 6 p.m., October through April. The service is based on the ancient monastic rite sung at the close of day. Led by the cathedral choir, the service is sung in its entirety. It is a time for reflection and recollection in which you can be restful in the presence of God and delight in the serenity of the cathedral’s surroundings. Please join us at the end of the work day for a beautiful, contemplative 30 min. of chant, silence, and candlelight. The cathedral is located at the corner of 1st St SE and 7th Ave. (Centre St. C-train Station).