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July 25th - Aug 1st 2013

This Sunday
 July 28th 2013

10th Sunday after Pentecost




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8am Rite I Eucharist
  
10am
Choral Eucharist
Rite II

Wednesdays
12:10
Eucharist Rite I

 

 

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What's Happening...

This Sunday - July 28th
During July and August, we are taking advantage of our California climate to worship outside at 10am with a shorter and more informal service. Our 8am service continues to be held in the Chapel every week, and we will return to the main church for worship on Labor Day. Remember to dress in layers in case it is cool outside.
Do you use Gmail?
Using their new inbox? Remember to move your St Francis emails into the Primary tab simply by dragging and dropping the email into the Primary tab or by starring the email.
Vacation Bible School Starts Monday
There are still a few spaces left - contact Lauren Sherry for information.
Breathe it in - God Gives Life
! For ages 4 - 10.
Full details and registration form here.
Announcing New Staff for Children, Youth, Family, and Music 
 Click here to find out more!
And read a thought-provoking piece on Teens at Church... 
The Parish Reads...and Discusses...
The Parish Reads...The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller.
Discussion group meets Monday evenings through August 19th. Free. It's not too late to join in. Come along to any of these discussions.
Full details here!
Antique Show Wrap-up Meeting
This Friday, July 26 11:00am - 1:30pm You are invited to the Antique Show wrap-up meeting - a pot luck salad lunch at the Mistele home. Pease join us. Call the office on 310 375-4617 for directions.
LA Dodgers Episcopal Night
Sign-up deadline - next Tuesday - Jul 30th.
Dodgers vs Padres Friday, Aug 30th 7:00pm.  Tickets - $15 per person with Fireworks after the game. Help put Bishop Glasspool on the mound for the first pitch!!Sign up in the church office with your check made out to St Francis with Dodger Night in the memo line. Checks go to Elaine Mistele.
Summer 2013 Family Choir
Last Day is this Sunday
Singers of all ages (children, youth, adult) are invited to join the "Summer Family Choir". Come to the Choir Room on any Sunday morning at 9:00 and learn the music for that week. Come join the fun! Call Jeannie Cobb (310) 375-4617 ext 228 with any questions.
Another Great Rummage Sale
Hats off to Gloria Jones and Ruth Franks
Thanks to all of you who helped by donating, working and shopping! It was a huge success. Together we made $2,647.70 to benefit future St. Francis Buildings and Grounds projects. Wow! Look out for our next sale in October! Gloria Jones and Ruth Franks. See photos here...

Coming Up! 

Next Sunday August 4th
10am Eucharist in the Park
Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, RPV next to the baseball diamond
This year we're hosting an old-fashioned parish picnic (no BBQ unless you bring our own briquets and use one of the Hesse Park grills). Please bring your chairs, blankets, sunblock, your own picnic lunch, and games to share! Pre-filled water balloons or soccer, anyone? 8am Worship will continue in the Chapel as usual.
Women of Wisdom
For single and single again women over 35. Friday August 6th, in the library at 6pm. Full details here.
Western Bingo!
Date change - Friday August 16th at 6:00
Cowboy hats required (well not really!). Chilli, hotdogs, coleslaw and beverages served. Again, a $1.00 suggested donation per Bingo card and we will have prizes, but if you want to contribute to the prize please feel free!
ReadingsandSermons
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Listen again - Peter Marshall  Sunday July 21st.
Team Mary or Team Martha? Do you have to choose?

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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Please Let us Know.. In order to keep all our records current, don't forget to let the office know if you or your family's details have changed.  Email mary.sanchez@stfrancispv.org with your changes. Many thanks.