Good morning!

As we start this day, let’s choose to live with hope and perseverance, trusting that God’s promises will guide us through. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow stronger in faith, knowing that God’s love never fails. Let’s encourage each other along the way, lifting one another up in faith and love, as we journey together in His grace.

“Conversations with Grief” with Jennifer Hauck, Friday, Nov. 22 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM:  This is an opportunity to walk together through our own grief or supporting others who are grieving. We will meet on Nov.22, then resume meeting on Dec. 13 after a 2-week rest.

Cozy Christmas Basket and Bake Sale – Sunday, December 1: Join us after the Sunday service on Sunday, December 1. Sandwiches and baking will be for sale in the Park Room, and our beautiful Christmas gift baskets will once again be available for sale in the Narthex. Please drop off your baking donation for the bake sale at the church during the cafe hours on the morning of Friday, Nov. 29th, or before the service of Dec. 1st. Thank you for your support!

Jazz Vespers, Sunday, December 1 at 4 PM:  Get ready to swing into the holiday season with “Festive Jazz,” an exciting evening of jazzy renditions of classic holiday tunes. Don’t miss this celebration of rhythm, joy, and festive cheer – join us for a night to remember!

Advent Study Group starting on Monday, December 2 at 7PM: Led by Curt and Nichola, we will have an advent study reading “Calling All Angels” by Erin Wathen, every Mondays at 7PM for four weeks, here at St. Giles. Get your free book from the office!

“Prayer and Share” with Ann Frost every Wednesday at 11:30 AM:  Please come sit in prayer with each other, walk the labyrinth, or sit quietly in the sanctuary. We will continue through until the end of November.  

Every Tuesday – ESL at 1 PM: Join Curt in the Park Room, as it is moving to our English campus library. Expand your vocabulary and improve pronunciation while engaging in discussions about daily life, faith, history, and travel. Classes are free!

Every Thursday – Bible Study at 5:30 PM: The Book of Hebrews offers encouragement in our faith in the face of challenges.  Join Rev. Chandra at 5:30 pm on Thursday in the St. Giles library to delve deeper into scripture and its application to your life in Christ.

Every Thursday – “The Chosen” at 7 PM:  Join us for a special screening of  “The Chosen”, a powerful series that brings the life of Jesus and His disciples in a new and exciting way. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in faith and community—everyone is welcome!

The Labyrinth Café @ St. Giles – Every Friday,10:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Invite your friends and enjoy a good conversation.

AFTERNOON SERVICES: For those who are unable to attend morning services, there is an afternoon study and prayer at 1:30PM every Sunday at St. Giles led by Rev. Mark Tremblay while Rev. Chandra is away this weekend.
 

November 17, 26^th Sunday after Pentecost –  Today we are led in worship by Chandra our minister, by our St. Giles choir, and by Michael our Music Leader.  This week’s Bible verses are from Daniel 12: 1-3, Hebrews 10:11-14,19-25 and Mark 13 (various verses). These passages invite us to hold firmly to God’s promises, especially in moments of uncertainty and challenge. They remind us to walk with unwavering faith, offering encouragement and love to those around us. As we remain vigilant and steadfast, we find strength in the unshakable hope we have in Christ, who guides us through all things with His eternal light.

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:
Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky,
and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.”         
(Daniel 12:3)

Here is the link to our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saintgilespresbyterian/

And Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/stgilescalgary

May this week be filled with hope, peace and blessings for you and your family.

Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church

Good morning!

As we go through our day, remember that small acts of kindness, patience, and love can make a big difference. Whether it’s a smile, a kind word, or simply being present with someone during difficult times, giving from our heart brings light to others and fills them with peace. Know that our efforts are noticed, and each good deed we do adds more joy to our life and to the lives of those around us.

Food Bank: Thank you to everyone for your generous donation of food and funds to the Calgary Food Bank. $695 was donated, as well as several bags of non-perishable food items. Both will be delivered to the Food Bank this week.

St. Giles Orchestra Concert: Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making St. Giles Orchestra a memorable evening. We have collected $3,385, excluding the online purchase through Eventbrite, and have also been given the church $50 as a gift in kind. A final total will be provided soon.

“Conversations with Grief” with Jennifer Hauck, every Friday 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM until Nov. 22:  All kinds of grief will be welcome, including normal, complicated, delayed, chronic, secondary, disenfranchised, collective and traumatic grief.  This is an opportunity to walk together through our own grief, or supporting others who are grieving.

Advent Study Group starting on Monday, December 2 at 7PM: Led by Curt and Nichola, we will have an advent study reading “Calling All Angels” by Erin Wathen, every Mondays at 7PM for four weeks, here at St. Giles.

Cozy Christmas Basket and Bake Sale – Save the Date: Join us after the Sunday service on Sunday December 1. Sandwiches and baking will be for sale in the Park Room and our beautiful Christmas Gift Baskets will once again be available for sale in the Narthex. (Along with the items mentioned for the baskets, we are eager to have Baking donations. Please drop them off at the church during the cafe hours on the morning of Friday Nov. 29 or that afternoon during the office hours. You can also drop items off to the Park Room before the service on Sunday Dec. 1st.) Thank you for your support!

ESL – every Tuesday at 1 PM: Join us in the CKPC library to develop your conversational English skills.  Expand your vocabulary while improving pronunciation engaging in topics around daily life, faith, history and travel.  And classes are free!!

Prayer and Share – every Wednesday from 11:30 to 1:30 PM: Led by Ann Frost, there will be a gentle rhythm of time together in joint and solitary prayer, as well as encouragement to use the Labyrinth.   

Bible Study –every Thursday at 5:30 PM: The Book of Hebrews offers encouragement in our faith in the face of challenges.  Join Rev. Chandra at 5:30 pm on Thursday in the St. Giles library to delve deeper into scripture and its application to your life in Christ.

The Labyrinth Café @ St. Giles – Every Friday,10:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Invite your friends and enjoy a good conversation.

Welcome Our New Music Leader, Michael McKay: Please join us in welcoming Michael and offering him your prayers and support as he begins this wonderful journey with us. Michael has joined our church as our new Music Leader, bringing a heart for worship and a deep passion for leading others in song. With both talent and dedication, Michael will greatly contribute to our music ministry. We are blessed to have him as part of our church family and look forward to the new energy and inspiration he will bring to our worship services.

AFTERNOON SERVICES: For those who are unable to attend morning services, there is an afternoon study and prayer at 1:30PM every Sunday at St. Giles led by Rev. Mark Tremblay while Rev. Chandra is away this weekend.

November 10, 25^th Sunday after Pentecost –  Today we are led in worship by Rev. Mark Tremblay, our guest minister, by our St. Giles choir, and by Michael McKay our new Music Director. This week’s Bible verses are from 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, and Mark 12: 38-44. These passages remind us that God values not the size of our gifts but the sincerity and faith behind them. We’re encouraged to give from the heart, trusting that God sees our sacrifices and is faithful to provide for us in every season..

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:

Let all that I am praise the LORD. 

I will praise the LORD as long as I live.

I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath.

(Psalm 146:2)

Here is the link to our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saintgilespresbyterian/

And Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/stgilescalgary

May this week be filled with blessings and peace for you and your family.

Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church

Good morning!

As daylight saving time ends, we are reminded to slow down and embrace the extra hour we gain. It’s a perfect opportunity to reflect on our lives, spend time with loved ones, or simply enjoy a quiet moment. Let this change remind us that just as time shifts, we too can pause and realign ourselves with what truly matters.

The St. Giles Orchestra concert last Wednesday was a remarkable success, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who participated and contributed to making it a memorable evening. We pray that each of you enjoyed the event.

Jazz Vespers, TODAY, at 4 PM: Join us for “Jazz for All Seasons”, a celebration of jazz music throughout the year. Experience live performances that capture the spirit of each season. Bring your friends and family for a wonderful evening of music and enjoyment!

November 5, 7:30 to 8:30 PM Crossing the River – An Unsettling Memoir by Sandra Hayes Gardiner at Westminster Presbyterian Church: For more details, please check the bulletin in the narthex.

Basket Making, Monday Nov. 11 at 12 PM: We will once again be selling baskets at the Christmas sale and therefore are asking for donations of small items to put in the baskets.  We have found that useful everyday items sell better than decorative items.  Some suggestions of what to donate are listed below:  soap, hand sanitizer, small Kleenex, tea, coffee, chocolates, notepads, tea towels, jam, marmalade, nuts.  Teacups or Christmas mugs are also great as we can fill them to create small “baskets”.  We are also looking for some baskets with no handles and small to medium size.  Please drop donations off in the Church Office marked “for baskets” by Sunday November 10th at the latest.

Cozy Christmas Basket and Bake Sale – Save the Date: Join us after the Sunday service on Sunday December 1. Sandwiches and baking will be for sale in the Park Room and our beautiful Christmas Gift Baskets will once again be available for sale in the Narthex. Thank you for your support! 

Food Bank: Food Bank donation boxes will be available at St. Giles for the month of October. If you wish to donate through your offering, please specify the amount for the Food Bank.

ESL – every Tuesday at 1 PM: Join us in the CKPC library to develop your conversational English skills.  Expand your vocabulary while improving pronunciation engaging in topics around daily life, faith, history and travel.  And classes are free!!

Prayer and Share – every Wednesday from 11:30 to 1:30 PM: Led by Ann Frost, there will be a gentle rhythm of time together in joint and solitary prayer, as well as encouragement to use the Labyrinth.   

Bible Study –every Thursday at 5:30 PM: The Book of Hebrews offers encouragement in our faith in the face of challenges.  Join Rev. Chandra at 5:30 pm on Thursday in the St. Giles library to delve deeper into scripture and its application to your life in Christ.

The Labyrinth Café @ St. Giles – Every Friday,10:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Invite your friends and enjoy a good conversation.

 “Conversations with Grief” with Jennifer Hauck, every Friday 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM until Nov. 22:  All kinds of grief will be welcome, including normal, complicated, delayed, chronic, secondary, disenfranchised, collective and traumatic grief.  This is an opportunity to walk together through our own grief, or supporting others who are grieving.

AFTERNOON SERVICES: For those who are unable to attend morning services, there is an afternoon study and prayer at 1:30PM every Sunday at St. Giles led by Rev. Chandra.

November 3, 24^th Sunday after Pentecost –  Today we are led in worship by Chandra our minister, by our St. Giles choir, and by Esther our Music Director. This week’s Bible verses are from Isaiah 25: 6-9; John 11: 32-44, and Revelation 21: 1-7. Together, these passages remind us that God’s love is victorious, even over death, and that His heart is tender toward our pain. In our daily lives, we can hold on to this promise and live with courage, knowing that in God’s kingdom, love and life prevail over darkness and loss.

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:

On this mountain He will swallow up the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; He will swallow up death forever.  The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth.” (Isaiah 25:7-8)

Here is the link to our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saintgilespresbyterian/

And Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/stgilescalgary

May this week be filled with blessings for you and your family.

Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church