Advent Bible Study is on Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the St. Cyprian room.

Parish Council has been given the privilege of presenting “The Christmas Story” to you. This 1 hour and 45-minute movie, produced by The Chosen, will be screened on December 19^th and 20^th at 7:00 PM. The entry fee is a dozen purchased or homemade cookies per household which will be served with hot chocolate. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex so that we know how many people are attending each evening. For more information, speak to Deacon Carol, Mary M or Kathy.

The December Cursillo Ultreya gathering will be held on Saturday (not Friday), December 13 at 1:00 PM at St. Leonard's on the Hill, 4241 - 44 Street, Red Deer.

To be attributed to the the 2025 tax year, donations must be received by December 31, 2025. Providing cheques are dated December 31, 2025 or earlier, they can be received up to January 4, 2026.  

Occasionally the front door does not latch properly, so please ensure that it is fully closed when leaving through it. If it doesn't close, come back into the vestibule and press the panic bar fully on the middle, then exit again. 

There will be no Holy Communion service at 9:30 AM on December 24th or 31st.

Pick up an order form from the narthex or download one to contribute toward poinsettias which will decorate the church at Christmas. Put the completed form and payment of $16 per poinsettia on the offertory plate or in the folder holder next to the office by December 14.

Check out the board in the narthex for our fundraiser to replace our aging furnaces.

Take one (or more!) envelopes from the board and include your donation by cash, cheque or e-transfer to donations@holycrosscalgary.org. 

For more information, speak to Kathy M.

Calling all our fabulous bakers, our Annual Cookie Challenge will be December 14th after the 10:00 AM service. Those wishing to enter their delights are asked to bring 4 dozen bite size cookies. There are prizes for the top 3 entries. We are pleased to announce that you will have the chance to guess which cookie was made by The Rev. Deacon Carol!

For more information contact Cheryl at 403-274-5976 or Kathy M at 587-227-5464.

PS: There's no fee to enter the challenge!

Ministry leaders are reminded that reports are due by January 11 for the AMP booklet. Please email your report to Donna at uncles@telusplanet.net or to Gloria at office@holycrosscalgary.org.

Parish Council is looking for pictures and videos of Holy Cross events and gatherings, including of ministry activities, clubs, fundraisers, and generally anything that represents your experience at or with our church. The images will be used for in-house videos, newsletters, and outreach. All images will be vetted for individual security by asking for permission for their use. We will not keep the images that any subject objects to them being made public. Please email Grant (Parish Council Member) at grantlos57@gmail.com if you have any pictures you would like to share.

All women are welcome to attend the meeting of the Anglican Church Women (ACW) following coffee hour after the 10:00 AM service. Enjoy fellowship and guest speakers! Contact Lisa at 403-399-2315 for more information.

To buy a 2026 church calendar, please contact Lisa. The cost is $10 each.

All are welcome! For information, speak to Kathy 587-227-5464, Wendy at 403-282-7700, or Glynis at 402-926-6583.

Next session is Thursday, December 18.

Schedule of book discussions: "The Birthkeeper of Bethlehem" by Bridget Supple on December 18; "One Perfect Day" by Lauraine Snelling on January 15; "Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhorn on February 19.

On the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. 

The Quilters and Crafters are on hiatus until January.

We are aware that some members would love to attend services in person but are unable to because of lack of transportation. If you are in that position, we would like to offer you the chance to be driven to services by other parish members. Please contact the office and let Gloria know which service(s) you would like to attend, and we will try to arrange a driver for you. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex for anyone willing to drive others to church.

Join us on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM for Holy Communion or at 6:30 PM for Evening Prayer. 

This short service of Evening Prayer consists of scripture, reflection, and prayers. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, please contact Deacon Carol Tubman at ctubman@shaw.ca or call 403-630-9104.

There will be no service on December 24th or 31st. 

Several of our ministries are looking for new members. 

Altar Guild: Please contact Lynne Hubbard at 403-276-6423 or email elhubbard123@outlook.com.

Videography: Basic computer skills are the main requirement. Please contact Jim Tubman at jim.tubman@icloud.com. 

Coffee Hosts: Please call Cheryl Hansen at 403-274-5976.

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”  1 Peter 4:10