Good morning!
 

As we celebrate Family Day, we are reminded of the deep and lasting love that God has for us and the love we share with one another as His family. It is through His grace that we find strength, comfort, and joy in our families—both the ones we are born into and the one we share in Christ. Let this day be a time to appreciate the blessings of togetherness, support, and care, knowing that our true source of strength and hope comes from God’s love, which binds us together in unity.

St. Giles Orchestra Today at 6 PM: The St. Giles Orchestra invites you to Strings Through Time – a breathtaking musical journey through history. Under the direction of the talented Jaime Jeongmin Park, you’ll be transported away from our chilly Calgary winter into the elegance of the Baroque era as well as the energy of Broadway, all in one unforgettable performance.

Don’t miss out! Secure your spot now and be part of an evening filled with beautiful music and community. Get your tickets here: Eventbrite Link

Labyrinth Cafe will run some Fridays from 10:30 to 12:30:  Join us on Friday, February 21, for a delightful morning of live music! Take a moment to relax, connect with others, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you, Susan W., Jim W., and Janet A., for providing a morning of a special morning of singing hymns about God’s love at the last Labyrinth Café.

Presbytery Survey: The Presbytery of Calgary-Macleod is made up of the ministers and one elder from each congregation.  The presbytery works to encourage healthy congregations and healthy ministers.  A survey has been prepared to gather feedback on how congregations are doing, and to ask what presbytery could do to support them.  We encourage everyone to submit their responses by the deadline of February 28.

Here’s the link for the survey:

https://forms.gle/LptbwycKaUZPTJDUA

Annual General Meeting: The AGM is scheduled for Sunday, March 2, following worship.  The Annual Report will be available on February 23rd.

Every Tuesday – ESL at 1 PM: Join Curt in the St. Giles Park Room. Expand your vocabulary and improve pronunciation while engaging in discussions about daily life, faith, history, and travel. Classes are free!

Bible Studies & “The Chosen” Series:

• Wednesday Morning, 10:15 AM – Bible study with Denis Mascardelli on 2 Thessalonians.
• Wednesday, 5:30 PM – “The Chosen,” a powerful series that brings the story of Jesus to life.
• Wednesday Evening, 7 PM – Bible study with Rev. Chandra on Hebrews. 

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.

February 16th, The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany: This Sunday, our worship will be led by our minister, Chandra, and our music leader, Michael, with the St. Giles Choir. The Bible readings for this week are from Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, and Jeremiah 17:5-10. In our daily lives, we may find ourselves chasing after temporary comforts or relying on our own strength, but true peace and fulfillment come when we ground ourselves in His love and faithfulness. When we trust in Him, even in hardship, He provides lasting blessings.

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:
I the Lord test the mind and search the heart, to give to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their doings.”              
Jer 17:10

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

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

May your week be filled with blessings and joyful Family Day!

 

Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church

Good Morning!

Every morning is a blessing, a new chance to serve, love, and grow. When we say yes with an open heart, He equips us with strength and wisdom, no matter who we are or where we are. Trust in Him, step forward in faith, and let His plan unfold in our lives.

Jazz Vespers, TODAY, at 4 PM: Experience the timeless beauty of love through captivating jazz melodies and thoughtful meditations. Come, join us on Sunday, February 9th at 4 PM. Doors open at 3:30 PM.

St. Giles Orchestra, Sunday, February 16^th, at 6 PM: From Baroque to Broadway, please come and enjoy 19 strings of our philharmonic orchestra. Let them entertain and delight you. Please invite your friends and family and get your $35 tickets by phoning the office at 403-289-6862 or emailing [email protected]. You may also purchase it online through Eventbrite for $35 + $3.61 online fee, link here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-giles-orchestra-presents-strings-through-time-tickets-1231788064259?aff=oddtdtcreator. All the proceeds are going to St. Giles.

Membership Class: We invite you to our membership class, which has started and will continue this Thursday (13th February) and next Thursday (20th February) at 7 PM via Zoom, whether you are new to our congregation or have been coming for some time.

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you on your faith journey!

Labyrinth Cafe will run some Friday 10:30 – 12:30 on dates that we have special programming plans.

• Friday February 14 – Join us for a special morning of singing hymns celebrating God’s love
• Friday February 21 – Come enjoy a program of live music.

Presbytery Survey: The Presbytery of Calgary-Macleod is made up of the ministers and one elder from each congregation.  The presbytery works to encourage healthy congregations and healthy ministers.  A survey has been prepared to gather feedback on how congregations are doing, and to ask what presbytery could do to support them.  We encourage everyone to submit their responses by the deadline of February 28.

Here’s the link for the survey:

https://forms.gle/LptbwycKaUZPTJDUA

St. Giles Website Overview: Join us in the Park Room today at 11:30 to hear from Kelly Martin, the convenor of the Digital Ministry. He will walk us through the new website and explain how to access the Members Portal, a key function of the website to communicate sensitive information with members/adherents exclusively.

Farewell and thank you: Our music leader, Michael, is having to return home unexpectedly to Nova Scotia. We are deeply grateful for his time here. We give thanks for his amazing musical leadership and wish him well in the next stages of his journey. His last worship service is Feb 23.

Every Tuesday – ESL at 1 PM: Join Curt in the St. Giles Park Room. Expand your vocabulary and improve pronunciation while engaging in discussions about daily life, faith, history, and travel. Classes are free!

Bible Studies & “The Chosen” Series:

• Wednesday Morning, 10:15 AM – Bible study with Denis Mascardelli on 2 Thessalonians.
• Wednesday, 5:30 PM – “The Chosen,” a powerful series that brings the story of Jesus to life.
• Wednesday Evening, 7 PM – Bible study with Rev. Chandra on Hebrews. 

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.

February 9^th, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: This Sunday, our worship will be led by our minister, Chandra, and our music leader, Michael, with the St. Giles Choir. The Bible readings for this week are 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11, and Isaiah 6: 1-8. These passages remind us that God does not call the perfect—He perfects the called. No matter how unworthy we may feel, His grace is enough to transform us and use us for His mission.

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:

“I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said.  He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.”      1 Cor 15 

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

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

May your week be filled with blessings and peace.
 

Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church

Good afternoon!

As we begin this month, let’s check our hearts—are we holding onto kindness, patience, and love? In our daily lives, small acts of love can brighten someone’s day and bring peace to our own hearts. When we choose to love sincerely, we not only feel God’s presence but also shine a light to those around us.

Message from Erin: To St. Giles, thank you all for being so kind and welcoming. I was very hesitant and wary about coming back to church but my experience at St. Giles has completely changed my perspective on church. You have all taken a genuine interest in me and the happenings in my life and truly made me feel like a part of your family. Thank you all for your support and friendship.

Labyrinth Cafe runs every Friday 10:30 – 12:30 and on some dates we have special programming Future plans include:

• Friday February 14 – Join us for a special morning of singing hymns celebrating God’s love
• Friday February 21 – Come enjoy a program of live music.

Membership Class: If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member of our church family, whether you’re new to our congregation or have been attending for a while, we invite you to our upcoming Membership Class. The class will be held every Thursday evening at 7 PM in February (6th, 13th & 20th). We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you in your faith journey!

Jazz Vespers, Sunday, February 9^th, at 4 PM: Experience the timeless beauty of love through captivating jazz melodies and thoughtful meditations. Come, join us on Sunday, February 9th at 4 PM. Doors open at 3:30 PM

St. Giles Orchestra, Sunday, February 16^th, at 6 PM: From Baroque to Broadway, please come and enjoy 19 strings of our philharmonic orchestra. Let them entertain and delight you. All proceeds will go to St. Giles. Please get your tickets at the office or online through Eventbrite.

Members Portal Registration: Please sign up on the website by clicking “Join Us” using the link below and entering the password “jesuslovesyou”.  For questions or support, contact the office or Kelly Martin.

Link: https://stgiles.ca/membership-login/

Every Tuesday – ESL at 1 PM: Join Curt in the St. Giles Park Room. Expand your vocabulary and improve pronunciation while engaging in discussions about daily life, faith, history, and travel. Classes are free!

Bible Studies & “The Chosen” Series:

• Wednesday Morning, 10:15 AM – Bible study with Denis Mascardelli on 2 Thessalonians.
• Wednesday, 5:30 PM – “The Chosen,” a powerful series that brings the story of Jesus to life.
• Wednesday Evening, 7 PM – Bible study with Rev. Chandra on Hebrews. 

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.

February 2^nd, The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: This Sunday, our worship will be led by our minister, Chandra, and our music leader, Michael, with the St. Giles Choir. The Bible readings for this week are Jeremiah 1: 4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, and Luke 4:20-30. This scripture challenges us to respond to God’s call with obedience, even in the face of fear, uncertainty, and rejection. Remember, we do not go alone, God is with us, His Spirit empowers us, and our ultimate purpose is to serve the greater good of His Kingdom.

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE FOR REFLECTION:
“Love keeps walking even when carrying a heavy load.
Love keeps trusting, never loses hope, and stands firm in hard times.”                        
1 Cor 13: 7, FNVNT

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

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

May you and your family have a week full of blessings and peace.

Buena Manalo
Office Administrator
St. Giles Presbyterian Church