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April 10th - 17th 2014

This Sunday
April 13th 2014

Palm Sunday   
 




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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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Full Calendar for Holy Week and Easter
Easter Flower Donations
Monday is the deadline for making your Easter Offering for flowers and decorating of our beautiful worship spaces.
Don't miss this chance to have your personal message to, or in memory of, a loved one, in our Easter bulletins.
Download your form here...and either place in the offering plate at any service, or deliver to the church office.
This 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.
Lenten Quiet Day
Letting it Go, and Letting Yourself Be
This 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.

Just come along. No need to RSVP today.
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.
Memorial Service for Joyce Hawn
This Saturday, April 12th, 11am
This Saturday
 we are celebrating the life of Joyce Hawn, wife of our longtime parishioner Chuck Hawn.  The memorial for Joyce will be at 11am in our chapel followed by a reception in the parish hall.

Coming Up! 

Holy Week and Easter Services

Maundy Thursday 

New family-oriented service

Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 pm Parish Hall & Church

 

Good Friday & Stations of the Cross

Friday, April 18 at 12:10 pm and 7 pm in the Church

 

The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, April 19,  

7 pm Church Patio and main Church

 

Easter Sunday Sunday, April 20th

8 am Chapel; 10 am Church.

 

Free child care

available for all Sundays without advance notice,

and also with 24 hours request at any other service. Families need only call Mary at 310-375-4617 to register.   

 

 More details here... 

New! St Francis Photo Board
Photo opportunities- April 27th and May 4th after both services
Coming soon!-a photo board in the Parish Hall for all our congregation-both long-time and newly arrived.
Three ways to take part:
  • We will use your existing Directory photo if we have one.
  • Stop by the table in the Parish Hall on April 27th or May 4th for our wonderful photographer, David Gerhardt, to update, or take a new, free photo of you and/or your whole family.
  • Send in your own photo (electronic version please) - must be portrait aspect, and large enough to print at least 4x6" at good print quality.  

Questions? Contact Robin Pano, 310-779-0486.

A new Directory update will follow this process.

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?
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.
Sunday School - Where and When...
ReadingsandSermons
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

The Rev. Rob Voyle - Don't miss listening to this highly unique, and interactive speaker.

Sermon Archive    

Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy? 

Contact Mo. Sarah or 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.