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.

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.

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.

you can help a family give thanks...

• gift certificates or cash/checks to purchase turkeys - please make your checks payable to Mama Hill's Help and mark "Thanksgiving turkeys" in the memo line; checks or cash can be left in the church office in the Outreach mail box (Jayne Bray).  
• canned or boxed foods for side dishes-eg. green beans, corn, instant mashed potatoes, boxed potatoes dishes, canned sweet potatoes, jellied cranberry sauce, etc. Place in bags labeled "Mama Hill's Help - Thanksgiving" in the bins in the Parish Hall.  

 God bless you all for your ongoing generosity and support of this very special program. Know that your caring and concern is deeply appreciated. Jayne Bray, Outreach at St Francis.

Tuesday, November 26th, 7 pm
A special time for offering prayers for thanksgiving for all that we are blessed with. Of course, Taizé is also a particular source of comfort and peace for all who may be struggling to find a way to gratefulness through pain, loss, grief, trouble, or any kind of sorrow or sickness. Come, be blessed, and lay your heavy burdens at the feet of our loving God.

Holy Communion 10am
A sweet service of thanksgiving - complete with your favorite Harvest and Thanksgiving hymns to start your day off with joy and grace. Then time to go home and start the preparations for the big meal - or just spend the rest of the day in quiet gratitude. Whether you're alone or with company, this service will cheer your heart and warm your soul! Blessings, and see you then!

Sunday, December 1st, 11:45am
St. Anne's Guild's gift to the Parish will be a demonstration of gift wrapping by Rosie Sato, the 2011 Winner of Scotch Brand "Most Gifted Wrapper" Contest. She will be in the Board Room on Sunday December 1 at 11:45 . This is also the date of the Advent Wreath making and the Advent Brunch. Please join us and you will learn to make a ribbon rose.

Monday, December 16th, 6:30pm
The annual St. Anne's Guild's Christmas Auction will be December 16, 6:30 PM, at the home of Jennifer Sams - 308 Calle de Andalucia, RH - 310-375-2962. Come bid on the beautiful gift items, including delicious baked goods (many are wrapped and ready for giving).

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...

Meets Sundays at 9:55am
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