Well folks there are a lot of things coming up very soon that i wanted you to be aware of so,
I will present them in bullet form below –

1. Shrove Tuesday Supper – Tuesday, Feb 13 th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. I now have about 6 volunteers, so it is looking more possible

2. Ashes to Go – Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14 th from 8:30 – 10:00 at the Stonewater’s / Marra’s Corner. I will offer to apply ashes to those who approach me there. Also, I will have a small packet that describes who we are as a community of followers of Jesus, and which contains a small amount of ashes that they can take home to their family or offer to friends.

3. Ash Wednesday Worship – this will be a 7:00 p.m. service of Worship in the Church. There will be the Imposition of Ashes for those who desire them in the service. It will also be a service of Holy Communion.

4. “Lent in a Bag” is a Lenten offering that I have done before in other places. The Bag has within it objects that encourage individual, family or group reflection on some of the themes of Lent. Please remember Lent is seen now as a time of ‘taking something on’ as opposed to ‘giving something up’. These bags will be available Ash Wed and on the first Sunday of Lent.

5. A Diocesan Zoom Lenten Offering – Bread for the Journey. I will post the details when they arrive. This Thursday Gathering will be via Zoom with a host of different presenters.

6. Holy Week Worship –
Holy Thursday Worship – the commemoration of the Last Supper with the Washing of Feet. This will be a service of Holy Communion. 7:00 p.m. in the Church
Good Friday Worship – there will be one service that day @ 11:00 a.m.
Easter Day Worship – I am planning an 8:45 Worship Service in the Church and a 10:00
a.m. Eucharist of Easter @ 10:00 in the Parish Hall.

I will do my best to keep you informed as Lent approaches. I am away on Retreat this next week. Blessings,
Bryan +

Welcome to the Celebration Third Sunday after Epiphany. 

Celebrant:

The Rev. Bryan Beveridge

Readings:

JONAH 3:1-5, 10;

PSALM 62:6-14; 

1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-31;

MARK 1:14-20

Hymns:

Spirit of the Living God CP #647 - Link

Wind Upon the Waters CP#408 - Link

Seek Ye First CP#308 - Link

Song of Andrew CP#273 - Link

O God Unseen CP#52 - Link

Come and Journey CP#482 - Link

Readers:  Lynn, Bridget and Martin

Greeter:  Bridget

Pianist:  Yun-Chu

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Beautiful altar flowers are donated by Gwen and Jennifer in honour of their birthdays. 

Lovely couple from Tisdale in SK stopped by today to pray and play piano. 

Sue's grand-grand-mother got married her eat the beginning of the 20th century.  They truly enjoyed their "coming back to the roots" and said they appreciate hard work all of you are doing for the community. 

Virginia is looking of more helpers for Sunday coffee hour. Please, contact her by phone 403-679-8699 or at virginia@gvhaase.com

Thank you!

New scam email has been sent. Please, be advised Fr.Bryan or any of the wardens won's ask for money or gift cards. 

You are warmly welcomed to attend the Men's Retreat at Mount St. Francis from Friday Feb 2 ,anytime from 5 pm, to Sunday Feb 4 after lunch.

Mount St Francis Retreat is a very peaceful and welcoming place surrounded by the beauty of nature. It is operated by the Franciscans, a Roman Catholic religious community. The week-end silent retreats begin with supper Friday evening and end with lunch on Sunday. It is a wonderful opportunity for spiritual rejuvenation and perspective, deepening one’s faith and relationship with God.  All are welcomed no matter one’s religious affiliation.

The theme of the retreat is: All Things Made New!  St. Francis of Assisi rejoiced in both the splendor and the humility of God that was reflected in creation, the nativity and the cross and resurrection. The compassion he encountered from God and shared with others led him to express joy in his praises of the Most High God. This caused his heart to be made new. As we ponder these insights of St. Francis may our hearts also be made new and filled with joy.There are presentations related to the theme, and lots of time for personal reflection, prayer, and walks on the 500+ acre grounds.  

Please feel free to contact Ken Hagel at 7milagro8gmail.com  if you have further questions, and to register for the retreat. 

Ken hopes that you can attend and enjoy “re-charging your batteries” and gaining a joyful heart over a peaceful weekend.

Traditionally, Agnes was martyred for her faith during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian in the late third century C.E. However, some believe she may have died under Decius in a localized persecution half a century before this. The earliest (late fourth century) sources tell little of her life, other than that she was executed as a Christian at age 12 or 13. 

Tuesdays 3pm to 5 pm, and Wednesdays 4 pm to 6 pm.

Pop in to St Michaels Church for a moment of peace and tranquility. A time to pray, meditate, knit or read. A time to come and relax in your favourite pew and enjoy the beauty of the historic church. All are welcome!

Calendars finally arrived. They are $7 each this year, sorry, but what a beautiful pictures.  We have five left currently. 

Food and Friends has a new way to sign up as a volunteer. Opportunities are listed through July 31.

There are lots of openings available. The Food and Friends program is a great way to contribute to a St. Michael’s outreach program and to the community. Consider signing up for one or more weeks by clicking the button.

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