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Feb 13th - 20th 2014

This Sunday
February 16th, 2014

6th Sunday after The Epiphany 
 




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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...

What perfect words for Valentine's Day!!
For an especially touching view of the power of love, watch this short story of how a deep love reached the hearts of so many...
A Letter From Fred - *OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY* Oh Sweet Lorraine An Amazing Song Written by Fred!
A Letter From Fred - *OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY* Oh Sweet Lorraine An Amazing Song Written by Fred!
Thanks to Tina Van der Velden for sending this in...
Women of Wisdom
Tomorrow - Fri February 14th - at 6pm
For single and single again women over 35. Full details here.
Coffee Hour Volunteers for this Sunday at 10am
We have no-one signed up for this Sunday...
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Please contact Darryl Tilman (cell 424 634 2342), or Mo. Paula asap if you can help. Full instructions will be given - and we promise it's not difficult. 
Walk for Fitness and Fellowship
Every Sunday 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.
CRASH! and eMERGE
No meetings this Sunday - Presidents' Day weekend.
See you at bowling next Friday!
President's Day
Monday February 17th-Office closed
Military Outreach
Operation Girl Scout Cookies!
This season we are supporting a Navy Seal and his comrades. We have some new items requested, plus of course, our Girl Scout Cookies!! Visit the Military Outreach page on our website for full details. Thank you!
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.
Do you have an ipad or tablet?
Did you know? Our worship bulletins are normally online at our website before each Sunday. Download one to your tablet before you come to worship and save the paper...
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! 
Teens-Bowling and In 'n' Out burger
Friday, February 21, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Meet at Palos Verdes Bowl (24600 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505) for some rousing games, and then to In 'N' Out (across the street) for food! The cost will be $20 per person. This will be a great night to bring a friend! Reservations needed--let me know how many are coming. ($20 includes shoe rental, 2 games, and In 'N' Out). Contact Jeannie Cobb for more info.
You don't have to be a regular CRASH! or eMERGE attender. Just come along. Bring a friend.
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.

Hank Gatlin - February 9th. We are the light of the World!

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.