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Nov 7th - 14th 2013

This Sunday
November 10th 2013

25th Sunday
after Pentecost 




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8am Rite I Eucharist
  
10am
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Rite II

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What's Happening...

A message from Mo. Sarah regarding fall
"cottage meetings"

Cottage meetings are small group meetings in informal settings, to talk about our priorities as a parish.  

   

Our last meeting is this Sunday - November 10th after 10am worship.  

So there's still time to  join the conversation about what we can do as a parish to help this ministry grow. Rsvp to the office now, or just come along on the day. This comes with Love,

 

Mo. Sarah+

Flourish in Faith
Kindly Respond with Pledge Cards by Sunday, Nov 10th
All active households in our parish should have received a mailing from our "Flourish In Faith" campaign, including an invitation to pledge of our time, talents and treasure to our ministry in 2014. If you have not received it, you may request a copy here .
Our Vestry, Ministry Council and Clergy leaders were challenged to invest in our parish by increasing our financial pledges by at least 10% this year.

Our leaders responded by pledging a collective total of $84,477, or 22% more than 2013. Thank you to these very generous and dedicated parish leaders! If you would join them in this movement of generosity, kindly return your pledge cards to St. Francis by Sunday, November 10. This helps us in our financial planning for the coming year. Thank you very much.

Women of Wisdom
For single, and single-again women 35+
This Friday evening, November 8th, in the library at 6pm. Full details here..
Memorial Service for Sandy Felando
This Saturday, November 9th, 11am Chapel.
Followed by reception in the Parish Hall.
All Parish Movie Night
Saturday November 9th - Movie - Love Free or Die
hosted by Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender (LGBT) Group
 
Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be LGBT to attend...
The LGBT Group of St. Francis proudly presents, "Love Free or Die" on Saturday, 9 November at 6 PM with an old fashioned potluck and showing of the film.

Coming Up! 

Godly Play Art Night
Friday, November 15, 5:30pm
Our Godly Play classroom is in need of some new materials to tell our stories. We need help cutting paper and felt, painting small wooden figures, even sculpting Mt. Sinai. This is the same night as the Egg Boil, so if you are bringing your son or daughter to it, please stay and make something sacred! Everyone at St. Francis is welcome. Light snacks provided! Email Kate Buchen with questions.
St Luke's Homeless Breakfast Ministry
Saturday, November 16, 7:00am - 10:30am
We support St. Luke's shower program for the needy in Long Beach, CA.
You can help by:
  • giving donations
  • helping prepare and serve breakfast
  • helping 'behind the scenes' (eg. with the clothing closet)
Come along for all or part of the time. Full details here... And thank you!
Contact: Darryl Tillman.
Pastoral Care Workshop
Christian Caregiving & Prayer
Sunday November 17th- 11:30am - 1:00pm - lunch included
Led by Mo. Paula and Kristina Pelá
Please note that you do not need to be part of an "official" ministry, nor are you expected to commit to an "official" ministry afterwards; this is simply an opportunity for our church family to deepen what God has already begun within each of us. Please sign up in the church office or by emailing or calling
Kristina Pelá at (310) 375-9823.
Kris Kringle Holiday Faire
Mystery Gift Booth! Can you donate an item?
Among many other wonderful attractions, the Kris Kringle Faire will be featuring a Mystery Gift Booth! A wonderful opportunity for shoppers to choose a pre-wrapped mystery gift with a value of at least $20.00. Some gifts may be worth more! Chance and choice will make this a fun experience. We would love your donated items to offer for sale. Please bring wrapped gifts of $20 and higher value to the parish office, and include a brief description of the item on the bottom of the wrapped gift eg. "heirloom china plate", or "$20.00 Best Buy gift certificate". Thank you so much in advance! Contact Esther Zellen 310-984-4663 with any questions.
Get your the new Faire Flyer right here...
Sunday School - Where and When...
ReadingsandSermons
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Sermons online - 
Mo. Paula - the everyday saints of God!

Sermon Archive    

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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