Love God,
Love Others,
Weekly enewsMay 9th - 16th 2013
This Sunday May 12th 2013
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8am Rite I Eucharist
10am
Choral Eucharist
Rite II
Wednesdays
12:10
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This Sunday - April 12th  Celebrate the Ascension Also Mothers' Day and Youth-Inspired worship
Sticky buns at Coffee hour!
St. Francis youth groups lead the church in worship at 10am, and the men serve their amazing, homemade sticky buns after each service.
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And Last Day for Scholarship Outreach Gift Sale
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"Mom, they have Nothing"
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Future soccer stars from
Djibouti Orphanage?
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Jonathan Zimmerman (son of Susie and Albert) is currently on military deployment in Djibouti, where the base is working with a local orphanage.
So, people of Saint Francis, please look in your closets and ask your friends if they can donate items to help these kids live better lives today, and with hope for tomorrow.
Click here to find out what and how to donate.. It's easy. We can make a real difference.
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Women of Wisdom
For single and single again women over 35. This Friday evening, May 10th, in the library at 6pm. Full details here.
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God is calling you!
Discover the joy of joining our team on Sundays. Why not be one of our chalice bearers, sound operators, or prayer team members? Or we would also welcome new ushers, greeters, altar guild members, acolytes, oblation bearers, and readers. Great roles for teens. We will train you! Please contact Hank Gatlin or Mary in the church office 310 375 4617, to find out more. No commitment! Thanks for your consideration. This truly is a special way to serve our parish, and God!
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St. Luke's Breakfast Ministry
Next Saturday May 18th From 7am. We support St. Luke's shower program for the needy in Long Beach, CA. Full details here...
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Next Sunday - May 19th - Pentecost
Wear red if you have it, and if you would like to. Wonder why? See p. 4 of this month's Bellringer!
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2013 Antique Show
Gala night: Wednesday, May 29th
Show and Sale: Thursday, May 30th - Saturday, June 1st. Our proceeds go to outreach and a large portion to Parish needs. - Help out on show days and at the gala - just a few slots remaining.
- Bake for the Harvest cupboard
- Help with publicity - yard signs, posters, discount coupons all available from the church office.
- Help with 'hatting' the pickle jars!
- Donate silent auction items
Find out more - and full details and dates/times of all the above. Contact Joni McIntyre (310-378-1606) to volunteer to help at the Gala and/or on Show days. Thank you!
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Save the Date! Choir Sings Gilbert and Sullivan
Sunday, June 23 right after church, our choir will be presenting highlights from Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. Includes lunch. Fund raiser to support future musical projects. Tickets for lunch $5, or $15 per family - available June 1. Anyone who would like to sing or to help with the luncheon call Jeannie Cobb at 310 375-4617 ext 228!
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Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.Last Sunday's Sermon: Peter Marshall - Do you know where Macedonia is, and would you go there? And what on earth does that have to do with the Peace of the Lord?
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Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy?
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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