Lent is over and we are in the Easter season as well as spring, a season for cleaning. What do you have in abundance? What can you give away? This spring, consider what blessings you might be able to share with those in need. No matter how small the gift, please drop it at the church office and we will put it to good use. Thank you. The Rev. Simba Mutandwa, Rector

Do you speak another language? Would you like to participate in our Pentecost service at 10:00 AM on May 24 by praying or doing a reading in that language? If so, please contact the office.

Thank you to those who contributed baking for the art show tearoom last weekend. We received donations of $200 which will be added to the furnace fund.

The Anglican Church Women (ACW) invite you to join them for delicious, fresh strawberry shortcake!

Cost: Adults $10; Children (3-11 years old) $5. 

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.

Guest speaker Br. Jason Caroll will talk about the history of the Chuch. 

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, May 21. 

Schedule of book discussions: "The Missing Pages" by Alyson Richman 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.

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.

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

Donations accepted 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.

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.

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.

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