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Mar 21st - 28th 2013

This Sunday
 March 24th 2013

 Palm Sunday
Sunday of the Passion 


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Sundays
8am Rite I Eucharist
  
10am
Choral Eucharist
Rite II

Wednesdays
12:10
Eucharist Rite I

 

 

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Shout OutHosanna!!
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, order your disciples to stop." He answered, "I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out." Luke 19:39-40

What's Happening... 

This Sunday - Palm Sunday - one service only 10am
Gather outside for blessing of palm crosses, participate in worship deepened by music old and new, and hear a dramatic recounting of the Passion of Christ.
Holy Week and Easter Worship
Help Needed with Palms on Saturday
The Altar Guild needs some willing, strong, and able help with putting up the palms around the grounds for Palm Sunday.  Come along this Saturday - 23rd at 9am.  Most of our members are just not able to lift heavy items, so we would appreciate all the help we can get.  Thank you!
Easter Flower Donations - Sunday is Deadline
Remember, celebrate, give thanks! Don't forget your special bulletin announcement and donation for our beautiful flowers and decorations for Easter. Download, print and complete your request here...
Last Chance for Unbeatable Offers
Yard Signs $10 

Designs for Dining thanks you for our highest attendance ever!!  It couldn't have happened without each and every one of you! 
Now don't miss these last chance silent auction items:
  • Tickets for Long Beach Performing Arts Center for the Long Beach POPS series - minimum  bid only $25
  • Family Group or Children's Portrait Session - NO minimum bid - and Mother's Day is coming...!
  • Original House of Pancakes-minimum bid $8
For full details click here.
ReadingsandSermons
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Sermons Online
Mo. Sarah from March 17th. Mary anoints Jesus' feet. How should we respond to extravagant generosity?

Coming Up! 

Confirmation
An opportunity for Adult Confirmation is coming up when Bishop Diane Bruce visits St Francis on April 21st.  Click here for full details...  

Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy? 

Contact Mo. Sarah  or Mo. Paula
or via the church office on 310-375 4617.   

 

You are not interrupting our work -  

you ARE our work!

 

Or just come to any or all of our services, and take a moment to sit quietly, light a candle in memory, or to symbolize your feeling, and let God be God - in you - for a few small, still moments. With blessings and prayers for comfort and love. 

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