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Jan 30th - Feb 6th 2014

This Sunday
February 2nd, 2014

4th Sunday after The Epiphany 
 




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8am Rite I Eucharist
  
10am
Choral Eucharist
Rite II

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12:10
Eucharist Rite I

 

 

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What's Happening...

News from Mo. Sarah
Court proceedings regarding the future care of Mo. Sarah and husband Mike's fost-adopt son, Sam, have passed an important milestone. The birth parents' rights have been terminated, and Sam's formal adoption proceedings may now begin. Mo. Sarah reports prayers answered for a grace-filled experience in the courtroom, and amicable dealings with Sam's birth family. Obviously Sarah and Mike are overflowing with relief and gratitude , and give thanks to God for carrying it all with them and for them.
With love to all of you also, for walking the way with us. Mo. Sarah
Designs for Dining Mailing
Many hands make light work! We invite you to come and help us mail out the invitations to our Designs for Dining fundraiser It's a fun get-together. When? Friday, Jan. 31 at 9:30 in the boardroom. Come even if you can stay only an hour. Thanks much. Joni McIntyre -- 310-378-1606
Memorial Service for Joan Farrar
The memorial service for long-time parishioner Joan will be held this Saturday, February 1st, at 2pm.
Designs for Dining Invitations
These will be available at church this Sunday and also in the church office. Invitations are not being mailed to parishioners in order to save postage. 
Please pick up one for yourself, and a few to hand out to neighbors and friends.
Information Meeting this Sunday
St. Francis Antique Show

11:30am after worship service - all invited

Come find out more about this year's show - we are meeting in the Board Room to plan the event and assign opportunities.

The 2013 Show allowed the ECW to contribute to the Parish over $18,000.00 from the nearly $25,000.00 earned, The remaining $7,000.00 went to outreach projects outside of the Parish. In order to be able to repeat or increase that number - we need your time, energy and talents! We especially need luncheon coordinators, construction leaders and linen caretakers.

 

the 2014 st. francis antique show and gala -

may 28, 29, 30 and 31.

"it will take that village.... to put together"

Volunteers (all ages) needed to assist with the children's nursery during the 10am service

Maybe you miss your grandkids??  

or you're college-bound and looking for service opportunities? 

or just love being with little ones and babies??  We are short of assistance for Brooke in the library by the parish hall during the 10am service on Sundays.  Brooke could use extra arms to hold and help!  Maybe you could volunteer once a month or every other month?  Please email or call Mary Sanchez, our office manager, if you are available to help out, 310 375 4617.

Coming Up! 
St Teresa's Chinese Auction
It's the Year of the Horse!
Saturday, February 8th
6 - 8:30pm

Chinese Food, Lion Dancers, and fun and unique White Elephant treasures. 

Tickets - $10 in advance (available after services or from any St Teresa's member);  $13 at the door.  Children under 5 - FREE  

Order pre-sale tickets by contacting Robin Pano. 

 

Proceeds to benefit Mama Hill's Help, Habitat for Humanity and other Outreach activities.  

Walk for Fitness and Fellowship
Starts February 9th, after 10am worship
Meet in the Parish Hall after Coffee Hour. Change into your walking and exercise attire in the hall restrooms, then stretching and light warm-up, followed by a 2-mile walk/jog, finishing no later than 12:30.  No experience is needed and for all levels.  Everyone will go at their own pace.  See Richard and Sue Egan or Darryl Tillman if you have any questions.
Lent Build - Habitat for Humanity
Fri March 21 & Sat March 22-8am-3:30pm
You may sign up for one or both days and/or donate a brick (with your name on it!) to fund the project Each brick will contain the name of a St. Francis donor - $50 per brick. Checks should be made out to "St. Francis Church" (Habitat for Humanity in the memo section). Full details here..
Sign up-either at the sign-up sheet on the volunteer desk,
or contact: Mike Spalding 310-897-3097.
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.

Peter Marshall - January 26th
Mo. Paula - January 19th
Hank Gatlin - January 12th

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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Moved Recently? 
Changed your Name or Phone number?
 
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.