Announcements for Easter Week

Thursday April 2: 7:00pm Maundy Thursday service

Friday April 3: 10:30am Good Friday service

Easter Sunday April 5: Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 for

Newsletter is on the website:stolaf.ca

Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Tues Apr 7: 2:00pm Funeral for Dorothy Carleton at Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.

Tues Apr 7: 7:00pm Esther Circle Bible Study and Meeting

Wed Apr 8: 9:30am Bible Study

Wed Apr 8: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed Apr 8: 1:30 pm Music Committee Meeting

Thurs Apr 9: 2pm Salad Smorg Planning Meeting at the Church

Fri Apr 10: 7:00pm YOSOS

Sunday Apr 12: First United Church Spring Ham Supper with
“Sowing the Seeds of Faith” silent auction. See Poster for info.

Sat Apr 18: 10am-2pm: the next “MyCityCare” Pop-up Shop at Great Plains College for people in need of free clothing.

Tues May 12: Salad Smorg 11 am – 1pm 

We continue to collect donations for the Food Bank. Please bring your donations to the church and put them in the bin.

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, St Stephen’s is inviting St Olaf to join them in a Bible Study on the Book of Matthew.

Once again, we will be collecting gently used Christian books, Bibles, devotionals, etc. for Christian Salvage Mission. There is a box in the Narthex.

Birthdays: Greg Singbeil, Cole Larson, Tennielle Forester, Emery Tynning, Tammy Busse, Ruby Laing, Robert Laing, Amy Masse, Jillian Plewis, Lyndon Horvey, Drinda Koenig, Wendy Tuchscherer,

March 29, 2026, Announcements

Today is Palm Sunday   Gospel:Matthew 21:1-11

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Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Wed Apr 1: 9:30am Bible Study

Wed Apr 1: 1:00pm Quilting

Apr 2: 7 pm Maundy Thursday Service

Apr 3: 10:30am Good Friday Service

Apr 5: Easter Sunday Service: Coffee, Juice & Hot Cross Buns upstairs before the Service

Thurs Apr 9: 2pm Salad Smorg Planning Meeting at the Church

Tues May 12: Salad Smorg 11 am – 1pm

Sunday Apr 12: First United Church Spring Ham Supper with
“Sowing the Seeds of Faith” silent auction. See Poster for info.

Sat Apr 18: 10am-2pm: the next “MyCityCare” Pop-up Shop at Great Plains College for people in need of free clothing.

May 7-9: Music & Worship Symposium in Regina. See poster for info.

Please wear your name tags at church until Easter!

We continue to collect donations for the Food Bank. Please bring your donations to the church and put them in the bin.

Every 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday,St Stephen’s is inviting St Olaf to join them in a Bible Study on the Book of Matthew.

St Olaf Financials for February: Income:  $14,960.46

Expenses: $21,216.25

Once again, we will be collecting gently used Christian books, Bibles, devotionals, etc. for Christian Salvage Mission. There is a box in the Narthex.

‍Birthdays: Jack Unger, Jodi Switzer, Chloe Mareschal, Lucas Potter, Glennis Steinley, Owen Muri, Del Arndt, Owen Wall, Heidi Laing, Shelby Senicar, Zander Rudy

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March 22, 2026, Announcements

5th Sunday in Lent   Gospel:John 11:1-45

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‍Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Wed Mar 25: 9:30am Bible Study

‍Wed Mar 25: 1:00pm Quilting

‍Thurs Mar 26: 12 Noon Ministerial Lenten Service followed by lunch, at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church on Walker Street.

‍Fri Mar 27: YOSOS

‍Sunday March 29: Palm Sunday with our Grandparent Milestone. Plus, our Intergenerational Sunday School Event at 9:15am. Come and bring your children, your Grandchildren for some singing, crafts and snacks. We always have a great time, please
RSVP to the church so we know how many bags to make.

‍Sunday March 22: 3:00pm SC Oratorio Choir, Spring Concert. See poster for more info.

‍Sat Mar 28: MCC will be holding a Fundraiser at Bridgeway Community Church. Doors open at 6:30pm. It is a music and dessert night. Check Poster on the whiteboard for more info.

Sunday April 12: First United Church Spring Ham Supper with
“Sowing the Seeds of Faith” silent auction. See Poster for info.

Every 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday, St Stephen’s is inviting St Olaf to join them in a Bible Study on the Book of Matthew.

‍Thank you to those who had offered rides to and from Regina for Margaret Cram. Her son, Cole, has been given time off work to drive her to and from Regina for the 6 weeks of her treatment. Our love and prayers go with Margaret and Cole in their travels.

‍Birthdays: Carl Anderson, Heather Arnelien, Ashley Lind, Terrie Unger, Janelle Larson, Pastor Greg Kiel, Jesse Busse, Briar Heebner, Francis Moen, Irene Boehm, Iline Redekopp, Laurel Dyck, Cutter Olynick, Benjamin Senicar, Taytum Davie, Art Christianson, Kendra Dyrland

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4th Sunday in Lent   Gospel:John 9:1-41 The latest edition of the “Newsletter” is on the website:stolaf.ca

Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Wed Mar 18: 9:30am Bible Study

Wed Mar 18: 1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Mar19: 12 Noon Ministerial Lenten Service followed by lunch, at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church on Walker Street.

Thurs Mar 19: 7:00pm Confirmation

Friday Mar 20: Care Home Services 1:45 The Meadows 2:45 Cypress House

Sunday March 29: Palm Sunday with our Grandparent Milestone. Plus, our Intergenerational Sunday School Event at 9:15am. Come and bring your children, your Grandchildren for some singing, crafts and snacks. We always have a great time, please RSVP to the church so we know how many bags to make.

Sunday March 22: 3:00pm SC Oratorio Choir, Spring Concert. Hosted by Zion Mennonite Church, 6th Ave NE and Cheadle. Tickets at Pharmasave or at the Door. Adults $20 advance of $25 at the door. Students $15, 10 & Under Free

Sunday April 12: First United Church Spring Ham Supper with “Sowing the Seeds of Faith” silent auction. Auction begins at 4:30 and Supper at 5:30. Tickets available at Church office. Limit of 150 sold, no take outs. Adults $10, Children (6-11) $10.

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, St Stephen’s is inviting St Olaf to join them in a Bible Study on the Book of Matthew.

Margaret Cram, a member of ours, is undergoing radiation in Regina and just wants it known that if anyone is going to Regina on any of these days, she could use a ride there on the Mondays before lunch and back on the Fridays after lunch.

Mondays are March 23 and 30th; April 6, 13, 20, and 27th.

Fridays are March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24,and May 1st.

You can call the office at 306-773-4697 if you can help Margaret out. Thanks!

Our love and prayers go with Margaret and all who travel with her.

Birthdays: Kelsey Brandt, Jayson Sletten, Brooklyn Hornung, Susan Lind, Dorothy Quebec,  Allison Wall, Irene Sundby, Zachary Potter,  

3rd Sunday in Lent   Gospel John 4:5-42

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‍Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Friday Mar 6: 7:00pm “Expectata” Come join us for a powerful evening about lent! An experience of God’s love in a unique and relaxing setting!

Tues Mar 10: 2:00pm Hope Circle Bible Study at Cypress House

‍Tues Mar 10: 7:00pm Council Meeting

‍Wed Mar 11: 9:30am Bible Study

‍Wed Mar 11: 1:00pm Quilting

‍Wed Mar 11: 1:30 Music Committee Mtg

‍Wed Mar 11: 7:00pm Goals Meeting All are invited to this meeting to evaluate the goals we have so far and review them to see if there are changes to be made.  

‍Thurs Mar12: 12 Noon Ministerial Lenten Service followed by lunch, at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church on Walker Street.

‍Thurs Mar 12: 7:00pm Confirmation

‍Fri Mar 13: 7:00pm YOSOS

‍Starting Wednesday March 11th at 7:00pm, and continuing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, St Stephen’s is inviting St Olaf to join them in a Bible Study on the Book of Matthew.

‍We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

‍Margaret Cram, a member of ours, is undergoing radiation in Regina and just wants it known that if anyone is going to Regina on any of these days, she could use a ride there on the Mondays before lunch and back on the Fridays after lunch. Call the Office at 306-773-4697 ext 720 if you can help.

‍Mondays are: March 23 and 30th; April 6, 13, 20, and 27th.

‍Fridays are: March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24,and May 1st.

‍Our love and prayers go with Margaret and all who travel with her.

Birthdays: Ainma Ambion, Lisa Slusar, Kathryn Scott, Ty Kornfeld, Jenna Singbeil, Margaret Elias, Dennis Hall, Lisa Peters, Don Leoppky, Nixon Collins  

Anniversaries:Murray and Barbara Walter, Art and Judy

2nd Sunday in Lent   Gospel:John 3:1-17

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Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Today’s Radio Broadcast is sponsored in loving memory of Lawrence Feil from Lillian and family.

Mon Mar 2: 2:00pm Mary Wall Ens Funeral. Our sympathies to her family and friends.

Tues Mar 3: 7:00pm Esther Circle and Bible Study at the Church

Tuesday March 3: 7:00PM P.A.R.L.E.Z. From the Office of the Bishop, Ali Tote. Tonight they will be installing the 5 Assistants to the Bishop, one of which is our own Pastor Greg Kiel.

Click on the Link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86089194397?pwd=pzGsMYDjDWRbxBNMzbC00hwWFIFNHs.1

Join on Zoom with Meeting ID: 8608919 4397

Passcode: 563007

Wed Mar 4: 9:30am Bible Study

Wed Mar 4: 1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Mar 2: Noon Ministerial Lenten Service followed by lunch.

The ELW ladies will be serving lunch for the Lenten Service at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church on Walker Street. We will be needing 6 pots of soup and 8 dozen cookies, and workers. Signup sheet on the white board. Pastor Greg will be preaching.

Thurs Mar 5: 7:00pm Confirmation

Friday Mar 6: 7:00pm Expectata. The theme is Lent.

Next Week

Tues Mar 10: 2:00pm Hope Circle at Cypress House

Tues Mar 10: 7:00pm Council Meeting

Wed Mar 11: 1:30 Music Committee Mtg

Fri Mar 13: 7:00pm YOSOS

Birthdays: Roxanne Kehler, Linda Sauder, Beckett Collins, Millie Scherger, Dianne Sletten, Mike Shotter, Richelle Bourgoin, Ryan Plewis, Lee Poppy, Gage Smith, Calder Jones,

Anniversaries: Don and Emma Hussey

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

First Sunday in Lent   Gospel:Matthew 4:1-11

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Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Today: 10:15 Hymn Sing, following the service potluck lunch then our AGM. Please stay for lunch and the AGM and find out what we’ve been up to this year! The reports are on the back table, if you need one.

Wed Feb 25: 9:30am Bible Study

Wed Feb 25: 1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Feb 26: 12 Noon Ministerial Lenten Service followed by lunch.

Fri Feb 27-29:Please pray for Pastor Patti and the three youth going to the Synod Youth Retreat north of Regina.

Thurs Mar 5: 12:00 noon The Elw ladies will be serving lunch for the Lenten Service at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church on Walker Street. We will be needing 6 pots of soup and 8 dozen cookies, and workers. Signup sheet on the white board.

Thank you to all who braved the elements and came out to support the Youth, at our Shrove Tuesday Sausage and Pancake Supper. And thanks to all who donated food and money to make it another success. It was well attended and made almost $400 for the youth.

The Charity receipts are in your mailboxes, and I will be mailing them after today.

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Birthdays: Carla Congdon, Andrea Wills, Robert Oldhaver, Bennet Shotter, Ryan Busse, Margaret Cram, Arlene Adair, Cameron Laing, Hayden Soparlo, Hunter Saparlo, Kaestin Singbeil, Denae Unger

Anniversaries: Don and Emma Hussey

Sympathies:to the family and friends of Mary Ens-Wall

Her funeral will be here on Monday March 2, 2026 @ 2pm

“Transfiguration of Our Lord” Gospel:Matthew 17:1-9

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Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Today’s Radio Broadcast is sponsored in loving memory of Chris Olesen from Joyce and family.

Friday Feb 13: 2:00pm Memorial Service for Sharon Adrian

Friday Feb 13: 7:00pm YOSOS

Tues Feb 17: Shrove Tuesday Sausage and Pancake Supper

5:00 to 6:30 pm Free Will Offering To support Youth trip to CLAY 2027

All Are Welcome! Sign up sheets for food and helpers on the whiteboard.

Wed Feb 18: 9:30am Bible Study

Wed Feb 18: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed Feb 18: 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Service

Sunday February 22: 10:15 Hymn Sing before the service. Followed by potluck lunch then our AGM at 1:00pm.

The reports are on the back table, ask the ushers for a copy.

The Charity receipts are in your mailboxes! Please pick them up.

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

St Olaf Financials for January 2026

Income: $13, 193.39

Expenses: $23,859.71

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany    Gospel:Matthew 5:1-12

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Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Tues Feb 3: 7:00pm Esther Circle meets at the church. Bring a potluck snack to enjoy after the meeting.

Wed Feb 4: 9:30am Bible Study

Wed Feb 4: 1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Feb 5: 7 pm Confirmation

Fri Feb 6: Care Home Services 2:00pm Riverview Village Estates 3:00pm Pioneer Manor

Fri Feb 6: 7pm Expectata Service (Theme: Hope)

Sat Feb 7: 5 pm Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper & Dessert Auction. Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25, Children 6-10 $5, 5 and under are free.

If you want to help the Youth by making a dessert, we welcome your support.

The youth will be selling tickets Sunday in the Narthex, after that they will be in the office for sale.

Invite your friends and extended family to join you!

Fri Feb 13: 2:00pm Funeral for Sharon Adrian

Fri Feb 13: 7pm YOSOS

St Olaf AGM is on February 22 after the potluck lunch. Please get your reports into the office ASAP, I will be compiling them this week and they will be available to all next Sunday February 8th. Thank you!

We’re currently looking for NEW socks, toques, mitts and scarves to help keep people warm this season. Look for the bin in the foyer.

Today is the Young Readers Milestone. If you were unable to attend and would like to receive a learners Bible from us, please call the office @ 306-773-4697 ext. 720.

The Charity receipts should be ready and in your mailboxes by Sunday Feb 15th. If you need them sooner, call the office.

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Birthdays:Aaron Hagen, Shaun Dyrland, Ardis Wall, Freye Dyrland, Taylor Schruder, Bennett Haile, Floyd Currie, Noel Entem, Juliana Whalen, Jackson Senicar, Gerry Oliver

Anniversaries:none this week

Third Sunday after the Epiphany    Gospel:Matthew 4:12-23

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Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

“Death & Dying” series has been cancelled.

Wed Jan 28: 9:30am Bible Study

Wed Jan 28: 1:00pm Quilting will begin

Thurs Jan 29:  7 pm Confirmation

Fri Jan 30: YOSOS (Cancelled on Jan 23)

Fri Feb 6: 7pm Expectata Service (Theme: Heaven)

Sat Feb 7: 5 pm Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper & Dessert Auction

Fri Feb 13: 7pm YOSOS

We need Readers for February to March. Signup sheet on the white board.

St Olaf AGM is on February 22 after the potluck lunch.

Please get your reports into the office by January 29. Connie needs to compile them into a report and get them out to the congregation by February the 8th. Thank you!

We’re currently looking for NEW socks, toques, mitts and scarves to help keep people warm this season. Look for the bin in the foyer.

Feb 1: Young Readers Milestone. If you have a student in Grade 2, or any student who has not received a learners Bible from us, please come! Call the office @ 306-773-4697 to RSVP

Pick up your offering envelopes on the round table in the Narthex.

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Sympathies: To the Family and Friends of Lloyd Nelson and To the family and Friends of Margaret Elias

Birthdays: Steve Kornfeld, Griffon Olynick, Arlene Larson, Karyn Moraes, Michael Unger, Margo Juuti, Megan Schwartz, Bryar Jones, Ron Rosvold, Rene Entem, Keely Tuchscherer, Kalan Lind

Baptism of Our Lord    Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

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Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Wed Jan 21: 9:30am Bible Study

Wed Jan 21: 1:00pm Quilting will begin

Thurs Jan 22: NO Confirmation due to Drive, Pray, Bless

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan 22: 6:30pm service at St Olaf  7:00pm: Drive, Pray, Bless

Jan 23: 7pm YOSOS at the Church

Jan 26-Mar7: “Death & Dying” series Monday nights 7pm at Church Book info in the Narthex

Feb 6: 7pm Expectata Service (Theme: Heaven)

We need Readers for February to March. Signup sheet on the white board.

St Olaf AGM is on February 22 after the potluck lunch. Please get your reports into the office by January 29. Connie needs to compile them into a report and get them out to the congregation by February the 8th. Thank you!

We’re currently looking for NEW socks, toques, mitts and scarves to help keep people warm this season. Look for the bin in the foyer.

Feb 1: Young Readers Milestone. If you have a student in Grade 2, or any student who has not received a learners Bible from us, please come! Call the office @ 306-773-4697 to RSVP

Pick up your offering envelopes on the round table in the Narthex.

A black Eddie Bauer bomber length jacket went missing after Sunday service on Jan 4. It has tan colored pile lining. If someone took it by mistake, please return to the church. 

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany of Our Lord

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Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Connie will be on Holidays from Jan 13 to the 21th.  Karen Braun will be covering the office for me. Thank you, Karen!!

Friday Jan 9: 7:00pm YOSOS 

Saturday Jan 10: Funeral for Pastor Ed Hedlin. Click on the Link below to view.

https://www.youtube.com/@trinity-lutheransaskatoon7119

Monday Jan 12: 7:00pm St Olaf Council Meeting

Tuesday Jan 13: 2:00pm Hope Circle Meeting at Cypress House

Wednesday Jan 14: 9:30am Bible Study

Wednesday Jan 14: 1:00pm Quilting will begin

Wednesday Jan 14: 1:30pm Music Committee

Thursday Jan 15: 7:00pm Confirmation

 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Jan 22: 6:30pm service at St Olaf 7:00pm: Drive, Pray, Bless

We need Readers for February to March. Signup sheet on the white board.

St Olaf AGM is on February 22 after the potluck lunch.

Please get your reports into the office by January 29. Connie needs to compile them into a report and get them out to the congregation by February the 8th. Thank you!

We’re currently looking for NEW socks, toques, mitts and scarves to help keep people warm this season. Any contributions are appreciated. Look for the bin in the foyer.

Feb 1: Young Readers Milestone. If you have a student in Grade 2, or any student who has not received a learners Bible from us, please come! Call the office @ 306-773-4697 to RSVP, Thanks!

Pick up your offering envelopes. They are on the round table in the Narthex. And if you see your neighbors and they are not here, you may deliver them for us.  Thank you!

A black Eddie Bauer bomber length jacket went missing last week after Sunday service. It has tan colored pile lining. If someone took it by mistake, please return to the church. Thanks

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

St Olaf Financials for December

Income: $91,115.58

From: Donations, Cookie Walk, Interest, GST Rebate

Cheque register: $24,734.51

Birthdays: Avis Dahl, Jaxon Shotter, Trevor Moe, Taylor Lind, Sherry Rhodes, Derris White, Linda Hall, Kristen Hanson, Brock Smith

Gospel:John 1:10-18 2nd Sunday of Christmas

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Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Today’s service is recorded for broadcast, sponsored in loving memory of Murray Senicar from Lorraine; Justin, Bronwen, Thea; Jason, Shelby, Benjamin and Jackson.

Today: 11:45 am "The congregation of First United Church is inviting the congregation of St. Olaf Lutheran Church for New Year’s coffee and muffins. Pastor Patti will be leading worship at First United on that date. We'll gather upstairs in the foyer. We look forward to welcoming you."

January 5-8: Pastor Patti on Holidays

Tues Jan 6: 7:00pm Esther Circle Meeting

Wed Jan 7: 9:30am Bible Study

Thurs Jan 8: 1:00pm Funeral for Marlene Arndt at Parkside Funeral Home

Thurs Jan 8: 5:30pm ELW Supper at Houston Pizza

Thurs Jan 8: 7:00pm Confirmation

Fri Jan 9: 7:00pm YOSO

Wed Jan 14: 1:00pm Quilting will begin

We’re currently looking for NEW socks, toques, mitts and scarves to help keep people warm this season. Any contributions are appreciated. Look for the bin in the foyer.

Pick up your Offering Envelopes. They are on the round table in the Narthex. And if you see your neighbors and they are not here, you may deliver them for us.  Thank you!

St Olaf Financials for November

Income: $27,274.64

From: Donations, Interest, GST rebate, Fall Supper and Cookie Walk

Cheque register: $26,894.49

Sympathies:To Del and family on the passing of Marlene Arndt.Her funeral will be held on Jan 8th at 1:00pm at Parkside Funeral Home.

Sympathies: To the Family and friends of Pastor Ed Hedlin, on his passing. To view the service click on the link below.

Trinity-Lutheran Saskatoon - YouTube

Birthdays: Taryn Schwartz, Reagan Gooding, Candace Hornung, Shaydn Wentworth, Lauren Hanson, George Adair, Valerie Morstad, Brooklyn Lind-Wall, Thea Senicar

Anniversaries:Leon and Freda Singbeil, Robert and Marion Oldhaver, Riley and Melissa Straub,

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 4th Sunday of Advent

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Office hours for Christmas Holiday, we will be closed until January 6th. Messages on the church phone will be checked regularly. 306-773-4697 ext. 720

Today’s service is recorded for broadcast, sponsored by Brent and Trish Kern, Debbie, Sherry and Gino in Memory of our parents Doreen and Dr Harold Kern.

Today: 3:00pm Care Home Service at Prairie View Lodge.

Tonight: Blue Christmas Service at 7:00pm Eastside Church of God.

Dec 24: Christmas Eve Candle Lite service is at 7:00pm

Dec 25: Christmas Day service is at 10:30  

Dec 28: Hymn sing before Worship. Birthday Potluck lunch after the service. Come celebrate with all who’ve had a birthday in December!

We’re currently looking for NEW socks, toques, mitts and scarves to help keep people warm this season. Any contributions are appreciated. Look for the bin in the foyer.

Bible study will break for the Holidays and be back in January.

The Quilting ladies are taking a break until January, they also have many beautiful quilts in the foyer that would also make great Christmas Presents!

Let’s wear our name tags from now until after the holidays. We have many visitors enjoying our services over the Christmas Season, let’s make them feel welcome.

Sun Jan 4: 11:45 am "The congregation of First United Church is inviting the congregation of St. Olaf Lutheran Church for New Year’s coffee and muffins, after both worship services end. Pastor Patti will be leading worship at First United on that date. We'll gather upstairs in the foyer. We look forward to welcoming you."

Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Thank you to all for helping with this very worthwhile ministry!

A BLESSED CHRISTMAS to all from:  Pastor Greg Kiel,  Pastor Patti Sherk, Connie Rayner and families of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11 3rd Sunday of Advent

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Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am –4:00pm. Call the church office to leave a message 306-773-4697 Ext 720.

Mon Dec 15: 7:00pm Come join Pastor Patti for a “Heavenly” Advent Evening. This is the last Monday night session. All are welcome!

St Olaf Council Meeting was cancelled, be back in January.

Wed Dec 17: 9:30am Bible study at the church.

The Quilting ladies are taking a break until January!

Thurs Dec 18: 12:00 noon Advent service at Christ the Redeemer Parish. St Olaf is doing the service and the luncheon. We need 6 pots of soup and helpers. Sign up sheet on the white board. Thanks!

We need Readers for December and the Christmas services. Sign up sheet on the white board.

Let’s wear our name tags from now until after the holidays. We have many visitors enjoying our services over the Christmas Season, let’s make them feel welcome.

Melodies of Christmas Thursday December 18 at 7: 00pm  First United Church A silver collection will be conducted in support of The Salvation Army Food Bank

You can donate through the Church to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.

If you have taken a card off the Tree for a child’s gift,  they need the gifts back to the Salvation army by tomorrow Monday Dec 15th.

Thank you to all for helping with this very worthwhile ministry!

There is Level Ground Coffee in the office for sale. They make a great Christmas Present!

The quilting ladies have many beautiful quilts in the foyer that would also make great Christmas Presents!

Birthdays: Darian Brandt, Jaelynn Birkedal, Lana Birkedal, Mardell Kelly, Murray Trytten, Tom Wall, Marcia Lind, Maria Moraes, Dillon Wilson, Myrna Hayes, Rebecca Wollbaum, Bradley Hussey, Darren Steinley, Trent Wills, Andrea Erlandson, Erica Erlandson, Nathan Tuchscherer, Karen Braun, Carl Lind

Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 2nd Sunday of Advent

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Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am –4:00pm. Call the church office to leave a message 306-773-4697 Ext 720.

Friday Dec 5: 7:00pm “Expectata” The Theme this month is “Heaven”

Mon Dec 8: 7:00pm Come join Pastor Patti for a “Heavenly” Advent Evening. This is the 2nd of 3 Monday night sessions.

Tues Dec 9: 2:00pm Hope Circle meets at Cypress House

Tues Dec 9: 7:00pm St Olaf Council Meeting

Wed Dec 10: 9:30am Bible study at Sharon Lang’s.

The Quilting ladies are taking a break until January!

Thurs Dec11: 12 Noon Advent service at Christ the Redeemer Parish, with lunch to follow.

Thurs Dec 11: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” at The Meadows.

Friday Dec 12: 7:00pm YOSOS

Thurs Dec 18: 12:00 noon Advent service at Christ the Redeemer Parish. St Olaf is doing the service and the luncheon. We need 6 pots of soup and helpers. Sign up sheet on the white board. Thanks!

We need Readers for December and the Christmas services. Sign up sheet on the white board.

Let’s wear our name tags from now until after the holidays. We have many visitors enjoying our services over the Christmas Season, let’s make them feel welcome.

Cookie Walk deposits were $5501 to date with more sales to come. Talk is to have an evening or weekend Lefse and Perogy bee, so that those who can’t make it through the day can help.

Holiday Harmonies  by Swift Current Oratorio Choir,   Sunday December 7 at 3:00pm Zion Mennonite Church Tickets at Pharmasave or at the Door. Adults $25 Students $15   10 and under is free (Adults just $20 if purchased in advance)

Melodies of Christmas Thursday December 18 at 7:00pm  First United Church A silver collection will be conducted in support of The Salvation Army Food Bank

Check out the “Newsletter” link on the website: stolaf.ca

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am – 4:00pm. Call the church office to leave a message 306-773-4697 Ext 720.

Wed Dec 3: 9:30am Bible study

Wed Dec 3: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed Dec 3: 1:30pm Music Committee 

Thurs Dec 4: 12 Noon Advent service at Christ the Redeemer Parish, with lunch to follow.

Friday Dec 5: 7:00pm “Expectata”, this month’s theme is Heaven!

“Night Jesus Was Born” Sat December 6th at 1pm. For anyone interested in going out to Hodgeville, signup sheet on the round table 

Holiday Harmonies  by Swift Current Oratorio Choir,   Sunday December 7 at 3:00pm Zion Mennonite Church Tickets at Pharmasave or at the Door. Adults $25 Students $15   10 and under is free (Adults just $20 if purchased in advance)

Melodies of Christmas Thursday December 18 at 7:00pm  First United Church A silver collection will be conducted in support of The Salvation Army Food Bank

Thank you to the ladies of MOSO for decorating our Christmas Trees!

Sympathies: To the Family and friends of Rose Moen.

Birthdays: Leon Singbeil, Morgan Nybo, Harley Hagman, Bjorn Dyrland, Duane Doane, Ed Jacobsen, Pauline Singbeil, Alice Hennig, Bruce Rayner, Michele Wall, Marcus Waller

Anniversaries: none

Gospel: Luke 23:33-43  23rd  Christ the King Sunday

Check out the “Newsletter” link on the website: stolaf.ca

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am – 4:00pm. Call the church office to leave a message 306-773-4697 Ext 720.

Wed Nov 26: 9:30am Bible study

Wed Nov 26: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed Nov 26: 7:00pm MOSO (Mothers of St Olaf) We will be decorating Christmas trees at the church, followed by Potluck appetizers and socializing.

Thurs Nov 27: 2:00 Saved by Grace Practice at the church.

Fri Nov 28: Care Home Services 

2:00pm Riverview Village Estates   3:00pm Pioneer Manor. All are Welcome!

Fri Nov 28: 7:00pm YOSOS (Youth of St’s Olaf and Stephen)

Sat Nov 29: St Olaf’s Cookie Walk! 9:00am to 1:00pm, a soup lunch will be served at 11:00am. 1 week left to get your baking done! We need 2  more pots of Soup for the Cookie Walk. Sign up sheet on the white board.

Sun Nov 30: Next Sunday we will celebrate our Grade 2 children by giving them a bible. This is a bible which is great for a young reader, so if you have a child of this age who would like a bible, please come forward when invited, or call the office if you cannot attend.

Sun Nov 30: Potluck lunch after the service.

“Advent Intergenerational Event” November 30 at 9:30am we will meet in the basement to celebrate the beginning of Advent. There will be music, crafts, food and a story about Baby Jesus. All are welcome! Let the office know so we can do up a bag of fun stuff to send home with the children, or If you cannot attend but would like a bag. 306-773-4697 ext 720.

A letter from our chairperson was emailed this past week and for those of you who don’t have email, I have put a copy in your mailboxes and there will be a few copies on the back table.

The quilting ladies have a wide selection of quilts for sale in the narthex and in their rooms downstairs. Check them out!

“Night Jesus Was Born” Sat December 6th at 1pm, we shall meet at the church. For anyone interested in going out to Hodgeville to see their display of 1200 Nativity scenes, we have a few women who would take their vehicle and invite others to ride along with them. Please sign up on the round table with your name and phone number, in case of inclement weather, if you are interested.

Birthdays: Kaedyn Jones, Daniel Masse, Peggy Nybo, Jennifer Juuti, Keith Peters, Jeanne Heeg, Margaret Wall, Alex Wollbaum, Sherry Fenell, Bree Thingvold

Anniversaries: Lyle and Lynn Wilson

Sunday’s service is recorded for broadcast and sponsored by The Straub Family in Loving Memory of Art and Jean Straub. You can hear it next Sunday November 23 on CKSW 570 and CJSN 470 at 11:00am. ‍

Gospel: Luke 12:2-6  23^rd  Sunday after Pentecost

‍Check out the “Newsletter” link on the website

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am – 4:00pm. Call the church office to leave a message 306-773-4697 Ext 720.

Sunday November 16: The family of Ivan Muri would like to invite you to a come and go tea from 1 to 4pm to celebrate Ivan’s 90^th BD.

‍Tuesday Nov 18: 10:00am Lefse making

‍Wednesday Nov 19: 9:30am Bible study

‍Wednesday Nov 19: 1:00pm Quilting

‍Friday Nov 21: 8:30am Perogy making. (Notice new date)

The 2025 Fall Supper netted $6,629.51! Thanks everyone for all your hard work; donations of food and for your monetary donations. Special thanks to all the committee members, many hands make life fun!

‍Pastor Greg contributed some of the November readings to Eternity for Today. Copies at the back!

The Quilting Ladies have a wide selection of quilts for sale in the narthex and in their rooms downstairs. Check them out!

‍Saturday Nov 29: St Olaf’s Cookie Walk!  Get your baking on, Ladies and Gentlemen!

‍Advent Intergenerational Event November 30 at 9:30am we will meet in the basement to celebrate the beginning of Advent. There will be music, crafts, food and a story about Baby Jesus. All are welcome! Let the office know so we can do up a bag of fun stuff to send home with the children, or If you cannot attend but would like a bag. 306-773-4697 ext 720.

‍Birthdays: Hailey Hornung, Ben Unger, Myrna Tangen, Ron Heeg

Anniversaries: Blade and Nicole Davie, Allen and Isabella Sundby, Ev and Gord Evjen ‍