Thank you to the many people who have contributed time and talent in so many ways. We start months before the show. Many of you work very hard during the show, and some help us with the many details after it's over. Please know that you are appreciated. Thanks, too, to all of you in the parish who supported us by your attendance and contributions of food and money. Without all of you, we could not help these wonderful young people get a college education.

and a special thank you to David Gerhardt for the beautiful slide-show he created.
Missed it? Watch again here...

Forgiving & Forgiveness: Psychological and Theological Aspects of Reconciliation

March 12th, 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th  

Led by The Very Reverend John Crean, Ph.D.  

& The Reverend Charleen Crean, LCSW.   

 

This five-session Lenten study series will help you address problems associated with holding on to resentments, injury and guilt. It will suggest some possible scriptural models for forgiveness, and culminate with a liturgy. Together, we will explore the psychological and theological aspects of reconciliation.

For full details of this series click here... 

Sign-up now - sign-up sheets in the church office, and after worship on Sundays.  

The Parish Reads

Forgiven and Forgiving

by L. William Countryman.

"Only the strong can forgive. God, who is strongest, forgives best."

This book complements our Lenten Supper Series.
Once we truly understand the depths of God's love for us and know deep-down that we are forgiven, we begin to see the world anew through God's eyes. Only when we are able to accept God's forgiveness for ourselves can we offer forgiveness to others.
Full details here...

Don't miss out on last minute deals to help the Scholarship Fund!

• Mulligan's Family Fun Center - golf and attractions 
• Total Woman Gym and Day Spa - Full monthly pass, plus other items. 

• Photo safari 6 day/6 night land package to Zulu Nyala in South Africa!!

Visit the Boutique table in the Parish Hall on Sunday, March 9 or call or e-mail Cheryl Gutierrez (310) 791-7038.

Lauren Sherry and Kate Buchen are gathering feedback and interest level for a possible family camping night at a nearby state beach one Saturday night this summer.

Please click here to take a very brief survey and RSVP response (if you are ready). If your family has already seen the survey in a previous email from us and submitted a response, there is no need to take it again.

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.

Friday, April 11 from 9:30am - 12:00pm
Lenten Quiet Day is a time of reflection and potentially revelation. This is an annual ECW-sponsored event and is open to the whole parish (and friends).

There will be two periods of inspiration, reflection and discussion led by Holly Henebry and Tina van der Velden, and facilitated by Mo. Paula. Quiet Day will take place in the Church Boardroom. It is also BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) if you wish to spend a little more time in peace and fellowship before heading off to your afternoon.

Meets Sundays at 9:55am
Click here to see classes and locations for your child's age(s).