Lenten Bible Study is on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. This year’s theme is “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you – James 4:8-10”.

To join the choir until Easter (or beyond), please speak to Doug after the service.

This lunch is held in support of Alongside Hope, the Anglican agency for sustainable development and humanitarian relief. Everyone is most welcome to attend this gourmet event.

To sponsor an Easter lily to be placed in front of the altar on Easter Day, please fill out one of the order forms in the folder on the table in the narthex (or download it here) and place it on the collection plate or in the folder holder next to the office door by March 29. Lilies are $16 each.

Remember to please remain vigilant about scam emails or messages from individuals pretending to be Rev. Simba or others. These messages often ask for urgent help, gift cards, or money and may appear to come from a familiar name. If you receive a message like this, please do not respond, click on any links, or send anything. Delete the message and contact the office directly to verify the request. Check the email address that it came from, and if it's unfamiliar, it may be a scam. Rev. Simba's address is  simba.mutandwa@holycrosscalgary.org and Gloria's is office@holycrosscalgary.org. Here's a recent one that came from fr.revofficepst922@gmail.com

Greetings (name),
Is your schedule open? Please, I have a request for you to kindly handle for me. I'll wait to hear from you when you receive this email.

Blessings!
The Rev. Simba Mutandwa

The 31st St. Cyprian’s Venturer Company is organizing a yard sale fundraiser this May and are currently collecting donated items to help make the event a success.

If you have any gently used items you no longer need—such as clothing, books, toys, games, small household items, or décor—they would greatly appreciate your donations. All proceeds from the yard sale will go toward helping the Venturers fund their trip to Halifax this summer.

Please contact Scouter Brad Farmer (204-494-1225) for more details or to arrange for a pickup.

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, March 19. 

Schedule of book discussions: "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. 

About 150 Books of Common Prayer have recently visited the Book Hospital. Broken spines, bruised shoulders, torn edges, loose pages, missing parts, diverse example ailments of a longer list, were given tender care and refreshed for use in our worship services. As stewards of these books, let us continue to treat them respectfully; no writing in the margins, no dog-eared corners, no licking fingers to turn pages, etc. etc. No use of common home tapes such as duct tape, packing tape, gift wrapping tape for home repairs; these tapes yellow and crack and slip and are not as good as proper document repair tape and bookbinder spine tape used for proper long-term repairs.

Please deliver BCPs in need of TLC to one of the sidespersons, noting the affliction you have discovered. The hymn books and Books of Alternative Services are also in need of intervention and restoration. Treat them gently for now, do not give them to the sidespersons, but do watch for a Book Hospital work bee. Training for Book Hospital staff will be provided in the fall for those who might want to join in.

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

Services at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM

This solemn service commemorates the events of the night before Jesus' crucifixion: the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and Jesus washing the disciples' feet. 

The word "Maundy" comes from Latin mandatum, meaning "commandement", referring to Jesus' words:

"I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another." John 13:34

At this somber, reflective service, we are invited to remember the crucifixion and death of our Lord, while preparing spiritually for the hope of Easter. 

Christ our passover is sacrificed for us us: therefore let us keep the feast; Not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. (1 Corinthians 5:7)

Please join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. 

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! Speak to Lisa at 403-399-2315 for more information.

Kathryn Bauer will speak about LGBTQ+ issues. This meeting is open to everyone. 

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.

New members are welcome!

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.

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.

Several of our ministries are looking for new members. 

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