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Jan 9th - 16th 2014

This Sunday
January 12th, 2014

First Sunday after The Epiphany 
Baptism of our Lord 




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

Wednesdays
12:10
Eucharist Rite I

 

 

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What's Happening...

Women of Wisdom
For single, and single-again women 35+
This Friday evening, January 10th, in the library at 6pm. Full details here..
Mama Hill December Newsletter
Attached is the December 2013 issue of the Mama Hill's Help Newsletter - much good news to share, and many folks thanked. Also lots and lots of pictures!
Thanks to Clauzette, Jr, and to Erin Kaminski for their hard work in putting this very special issue together. May each of you be blessed in the coming year.
Click here to read.
News about our Organist Position
Now that Dr Urwin has moved on to a new position, we will be starting a search process. Click here to read about our search process, Search Committee, and who will be playing for us during the interim period.
Religious vs. Spiritual II
Here at St Francis, January 14th, 7:30pm. Free. Cookies provided.
The next Dawn Unity Group's Interfaith Discovery Series will be held here at St. Francis. "Religious vs. Spiritual II", is a follow-up to one that prompted a lot of discussion on this timely topic last year.

Last year's panel discussion was among pulpit clergy without the input from someone whose search involves more personal methods, so this year such an individual will be on the panel to present his perspective. Mr. Jonathan Whittle-Utter is a yoga teacher and holistic body worker currently earning his PhD in Somatic Depth Psychology at Pacific Graduate Institute; he is on the board of the Southern California Committee for a Parliament of World Religions, and he grew up in a clergy home; so, he well suited to explore this topic.

The other panelists are Rev. Jonathan Chute. Rolling Hills United Methodist Church; Rabbi Brian Schuldenfrei, Congregation Ner Tamid; and Fr. Alexei Smith, Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles; Bob Rothman is the Moderator. Call (310) 833-7008 for questions.  

Coming Up! 
St Luke's Homeless Breakfast Ministry
Saturday, January 18th, 7:00am - 10:30am
We support St. Luke's shower program for the needy in Long Beach.
You can help by:
  • giving donations - clothing of all kids are still urgently needed 
  • 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.
Annual Meeting - Jan 26th - One Service Only
Please bring a potluck dish to share!
St. Francis Annual Parish Meeting Sunday, January 26 at 11:30 am.
We'll have one service at 10 am, followed by a potluck lunch in the Parish Hall coordinated by our Fellowship Ministry Team - we get to bring in our favorite casseroles, side dishes, and salads!  Drinks will be provided. The meeting will include election of new Vestry members, a presentation of the 2014 parish budget, and our annual discussion on "the state of the parish." All who value our life and mission here at St. Francis, please save the date and make an effort to be there!
Taizé Service of Healing and Wholeness
Tuesday night, 28th, 7 pm, (4th Tuesday of the month).
Join us again for our Taizé service of healing. This Taizé service, filled with music and candlelight, also provides the option for intercessory prayer with a Prayer team leader. We pray that the time will be a healing comfort for whatever you face or hold in your heart.
Sunday School - Where and When...
Mo. Sarah
Mo. Sarah is currently on sabbatical.
She will be returning later in the Spring.
ReadingsandSermons
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Mo. Paula's sermon from Epiphany Sunday.

Sermon Archive    

Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy? 

Contact 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.