In compliance with Dr. Bonnie Henry's recent health order there will be NO In-person services until further notice

On-line recorded service https://www.standrewssidney.ca/blog

Sunday service Sunday service bulletins

CLICKING ON THE COFFEE CUP PICTURE WILL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO THE ZOOM COFFEE HOUR

COFFEE HOUR ON-LINE - This time of gathering and conversation is scheduled for Sundays at 11:00 a.m. following the Sunday worship.   This is a way for us to see each other and chat as we do on a Sunday morning following services while you sip the beverage of your choice.

Janet Danielson   250-655-7155  OR cell 250-886-4534                                          Wayne Hatt          250-880-4568    

Kathleen Dow      250-896-1792 (weekends only)                                                   Janice Varga         250-656-4532      

Please join us on December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. 

The Prayer Gathering is 35 minutes long - 10 minutes to gather and have an opening prayer and 25 minutes for open, informal or silent prayer, closing with the Lord's Prayer. (You won't be asked to pray, it is entirely up to each person to decide).  We are comfortable with silences.  We hope that you are able to be with us.

Dec 2, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75743720969?pwd=RUZwZ3NLenptTG1XbUk3TkZhYXUrZz09

Meeting ID: 757 4372 0969
Passcode: Nx0ubp

Sunday November 29, 2020  - 1st Sunday of Advent

& ON-LINE RECORDED SERVICE only

https://www.standrewssidney.ca/blog

Monday - Tuesday     Check the St. Andrew website

calendar for On-line or Zoom events

https://www.standrewssidney.ca/events/calendar

Wednesday    NO In-person service

2:00 p.m. Weekly Zoom Prayer Gathering

("For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” - Matthew 18:20)

Thursday - Saturday      Check the St. Andrew website

calendar for On-line or Zoom events

https://www.standrewssidney.ca/events/calendar

Sunday December 6, 2020  - 2nd Sunday of Advent

& ON-LINE RECORDED SERVICE only

https://www.standrewssidney.ca/blog

1st Lesson:   Isaiah 64:1-9

Psalm:   80:1-7, 17-19

Epistle:   1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Gospel: Mark 13:24-37

1st Lesson:  Isaiah 40:1-11

Psalm:   85:1-2, 8-13

Epistle:     2 Peter 3:8-15a

Gospel:      Mark 1:1-8

Betty-Rose Harrington has kindly put together some zip-lock baggie kits for making Origami doves, at home, out of white paper doilies.  The kits are available in the office, with step by step instructions about how to make the doves, for those who would like to give it a try.

The St. Andrew's Abbeyfield Housing Society is again taking names for their resident wait list.  Please call Ruth Howland at 250-656-6555 to submit your name.

For more information about the St. Andrew's Housing in Sidney, please check their webpage - https://abbeyfield.ca/houses/st-andrews-abbeyfield-house/

'The Net' a St. Andrew's Newsletter publication has been out of print for a couple of years.  Typically there are 3 or 4 issues a year.   The Communications Committee of the Parish Council would like to re-launch 'The Net' with a fresh new flavour.   Do you have any experience in Journalism, Publishing or Editting?

We are looking for interested people to compile, edit and publish 'The Net'.

If this tweaks your interest, please phone Gary Davies (250-655-3369).

Shoe Box Hamper

We are collecting gift shoeboxes again this year for Street Hope.  

Shoeboxes are small gift boxes packed in a shoebox, each thoughtfully prepared for needy people in downtown Victoria. They are distributed by volunteers, from the Street Hope motor home.

The shoeboxes are a form of love and support for the folks who drop by the motor home for a cup of warm soup and a sandwich. They are a means of showing people that they are accepted and cared for, and importantly, they are a glimmer of the love God has given us for them. The shoeboxes go a long way in forming a relationship of trust, foundational to meaningful connections with the folks that drop by the motor home.

Shoeboxes also an opportunity for you to express your concern and care for people in need. If you would like to participate, fill a shoebox about ¾ full of non-perishable, easy-opening food and personal hygiene items. Then contact Street Hope and we'll pick it up, or if you can arrange to drop it off, that would be helpful too.

Suggestions for Shoebox Gift Boxes 

· granola bars, cereal bars, protein bars

· small packs of peanuts, small packs of crackers with cheese 

· small boxes of raisins, trail mix, fruit leather 

· mall cans of fruit, puddings

· chocolate bars, cookies

· juice boxes

· plastic spoons, fork or knives as needed

· small packs of Kleenex, small note pad and pen

· socks, gloves, hats

· toiletries – small travel sizes of toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, razors, lotions (please mark box male or female if applicable) 

· small notes of encouragement

Please do not include any medicine.

Please secure the box with a rubber band.

Filled shoeboxes can be dropped off at the office (Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 noon), at the back of the church on Wednesday or Sunday, or call for pick up (250-656-5322 / 250-891-6442).

 As the number of COVID cases rise on the Island, we are still very fortunate that we have not yet had an outbreak at Our Place. 

We ask for your continued prayers for the well-being of our family members and staff here at Our Place Society. 

We are starting to collect small items for Spiritual Care to give away on Christmas Day. Many of you have generously given Angel gifts already and we are very grateful for your generosity. 

We are hoping to collect a supply of full size chocolate bars (favorites are Kit Kat, Coffee Crisp, Mars bars, Snickers, Reese’s peanut butter cups, 3 Musketeers, Nestle Crunch,  O Henry bars) to give out on Christmas Day as a treat to family members who are in our drop in. 

If you would like to contribute to our stash for Christmas Day,  please mark any bars you bring in for Spiritual Care and drop off at the St. Andrew’s office as soon as possible, to allow time for delivery to Our Place.  Thanks and many blessings.

Remember that God’s church still needs your monetary support in this time of isolation.  Anyone wishing to drop off their Sunday offerings can do so at the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 to noon.  Just ring the doorbell and someone will receive your offering while maintaining social distancing. 

Mailed offerings are also gratefully accepted - 9691 Fourth Street, Sidney, BC  V8L 2Y8

PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING - We would like to encourage parishioners to consider the PAR method of giving as it is easier to process and the steady flow helps the parish budget. 

PAR form - https://churchos-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/04/23/18/32/50/628f8bf0-9568-4226-8dda-ea041e528bb2/Pre-Authorized%20Offering%20form%20Amended.pdf

If you would like to register for PAR please send an email to admin@standrewssidney.ca  or call the office (250-656-5322).

The flower calendar for 2021 is now ready for parishioners to sign up to donate Altar flowers, for particular date(s).  Please call the office (250-656-5322) or email admin@standrewssidney.ca to request a particular date(s).  

Flowers are not being donated at the moment while In-person services are suspended.

  2021 Church calendars are on sale and available on Sundays, or in the office (Mon-Thurs, 9 am - 12 noon.  $5.00 each

  Please save the date and plan to join us, via livestream right here on the diocesan website, for the consecration and installation of our 14th bishop, the Rev'd Anna Greenwood-Lee. More information to follow!

Parishioners are free to continue their practice of marking their envelope with the name of the mission they wish to have their donation sent.  If no mission is specified then the funds go to the default mission as selected by Parish Council. 

Missions for October - December - South Island Centre for Counselling & Training

Missions for January - March 2021 - To be announced