Join us for a presentation on End-of-Life Planning by Tyson of Dignity Memorial on Sunday, February 22 following coffee hour. There are sign-up sheets in the narthex and on the bulletin board in the lower hall. All are welcome. 

There is a basket on the table in the narthex for the collection of last year's palm crosses. 

Shrove Tuesday (also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras) is a day on our Liturgical calendar when all the faithful are encouraged to come together and "Feast" in preparation for the Lenten Fast that begins on Ash Wednesday. Parish Council has resolved that those wishing to attend should not be charged a fee to participate in the pancake supper which starts at 5:30 PM. There will be no cost to attend; however, a goodwill offering may be made if so inclined. 

Services are at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM.

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

The next session is Thursday, February 19. 

Schedule of book discussions: "Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhorn on February 19; "The Forgotten Home Child" by Genevieve Graham for March 19; "The Apollo Murders" by Chris Hadfield on April 16; "The Missing Pages" by Alyson Richmond on May 21; "Finding Flora" by Elinor Florence on June 18. Our summer read is "The Forgotten Garden" by Kate Morgan to be discussed on September 17. 

New members are welcome!

The group will not meet on Februay 16, Family Day.

Alongside Hope and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank: Together we are stronger

This webinar will introduce you to the projects and partners supported by Alongside Hope through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Mary Obiero and Naba Gurung will be joining us from Kenya to describe the current context of international assistance and how Church World Service and Alongside Hope are responding through our membership in the Foodgrains Bank. You will also hear how you and your parish can get involved.

Ask: Each and every day we ask God a question – “Lord today is there someone you want me to connect with outside the church?”

Call: If you ask, God will call you. As you pray this 14-word prayer each day and as you carry on with your day, a name may come to you. Someone may be placed in front of you.

Obey: When a name comes to us, or we encounter someone and receive the “nudge”, we ask a very simple question – “How are you?” Knowing we may get the pat answer of “Fine”, we ask again, “How are you really?” Then we listen carefully and we will find where God is present in this safe place we have created.

Report: (testimony). We establish an ACORN group (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) where we report on what has happened as we go through this spiritual practice. We have prayed the prayer, and then we ask, “What happened next?” We learn from each other what God is doing in this present time.

Notice: In our groups we listen and notice what God is doing in the person, through the person and through the report. We gain insight into the activity of God in the lives of our fellow group members. We discover that Mission and Discipleship (formation) are closely aligned. God is doing something in us as we go on mission.

To be part of an online Thursday morning ACORN group with Michael Harvey, email eshort@calgary.angican.ca or acorn@calgary.anglican.ca

Wild Paths of Peace, written by Martha Jarvis, explores the unexpected hope of peacemaking at time of conflict in the world and in our personal lives. As the Anglican Communion’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Jarvis works to create partnerships between churches and UN teams as they respond to conflict, climate change and forced movement of people. Jarvis has also facilitated church-led peacemaking in South Sudan and Mozambique. Throughout it all, she’s seen nothing that compares to the power of people coming back together after conflict, and ultimately, coming back to faith through Jesus.

This resource will be available for download, or subscribe below to receive it as a free daily email message throughout Lent (beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Several of our ministries are looking for new members. 

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

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

Coffee Hosts: Please call Cheryl 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