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Weekly enewsApril 3rd - 10th 2014
This SundayApril 6th 2014
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8am Rite I Eucharist
10am
Choral Eucharist
Rite II
Wednesdays
12:10
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Full Calendar for Lent, Holy Week and Easter
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Guest Preacher, The Rev. Dr. Rob Voyle 
...will preach and lead an adult forum this Sunday, April 6, after each morning service. Rob Voyle is an Episcopal Priest, executive coach, and a licensed psychologist. As the founder and Director of the Clergy Leadership Institute (Portland, OR) he works with clergy and congregations to enhance ministry effectiveness, and will facilitate our annual Vestry retreat this weekend, preach for us on Sunday, and lead an adult forum after each service. Rob is a gifted storyteller and has a penchant for mischievously confronting listeners with new insights that are both affirming and liberating. Be prepared to laugh, look at things from a fresh perspective, and gain new insight about how God is at work in your life and the life of our parish. Rob is an internationally recognized leader in the use of Appreciative Inquiry in church related settings -- a positive process that identifies what is working well in organizations or communities, analyzes why, and focuses on doing more of it. In a church setting, Appreciative Inquiry can help us identify what God is doing among us versus what our critical minds tell us "should" be happening. This way we can see how better to partner with God who came in Christ "that we may have life, and have it abundantly. (John 10:10)"
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Communal Rite of  Reconciliation
Wednesday April 9th 7pm
Our Lenten Supper Series concludes with a Communal Rite of Reconciliation in the Chapel, so that we may all share in the gift of God's healing forgiveness.
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Next Sunday
April 13th
Palm Sunday
One service only at 10am
Mark Jesus' humble yet triumphant entry into Jerusalem as the last week of his life begins.
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Lenten Quiet Day  Letting it Go, and Letting Yourself Be
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. Please RSVP on the Lenten quiet day clip board in the church office or by calling or emailing the office - 310 375-4617.
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Women of Wisdom = W.O.W.
For single and single again women over 35
Friday, April 11th, 6:30pm Library. Like other small groups in the parish, this is an intentional gathering for fellowship, by thoughtful sharing or using the bible to hear what God is trying to tell us in our daily life, by praying for each other, by food and fun! Contacts: Wendy Pratt, wpratt@earthlink.net or Colette Furbush 310 534-8503.
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2014 Antique Show - Harvest Cupboard 
The Antique Show Harvest Cupboard needs your help. We are asking the members of the Saint Francis Community to get out those baking pans and jam jars and create some goodies to be sold at the Antique Show.
Want to help but need some direction - or just have a question?
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And Remember...
The Antique Show is the end of May
Gala night is Wednesday May 28th
Show and Sale dates are May 29th thru 31st.
This is our major, annual Parish fundraiser, which donates money to keep St Francis able to do all the great work we do, plus numerous outreach projects. Many more details of the show will be coming next week. Watch out for special announcements!!! To find out more contact: Albertine Bellows or Anna Eakins, via the church office, 310-375-4617.
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Sunday School - Where and When...
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Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.
Mo. Paula - Aren't you lucky? Jesus brings us the choice to see - or not to see...
Sermon Archive
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Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy?
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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