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Weekly enews
April 23rd - May 1st 2014

This Sunday
April 27th 2014

2nd Sunday  
of
Easter 
 




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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...

A Call for Volunteers Tomorrow
Antiques Show Gala Invitation Mailing
Friday, April 25, 9:30 a.m., Parish Hall
This will be a larger than previous mailings of the Antiques Show Gala invitations and many volunteers are needed. Plan to help for the morning but any amount of time given will be most appreciated. Thank you!
Help Mama Hill Get a Basketball Court 
Connor Henebry Eagle Scout Project
This Saturday, April 26th
Do you have time, talent or treasure to donate to this wonderful cause?
Full details here... Thank you!
A Message and Invite from Mo. Sarah
Family Potluck and Conversation
This Saturday - April 26th, Parish Hall 5pm
Make time to meet some of the other families at St Francis, and talk around some possible ideas over an informal potluck supper. Your invitation here...
This Sunday - 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.

Pastoral Care Availability in May -
Please Make a Note!
Mo. Paula continues on vacation from April 27-- May 4
Mo. Sarah will be out from April 30 - May 4, and again from May 9 - May 23.

The Rev. Ruth Eller will be assisting with pastoral care at times when neither Mo. Sarah nor Mo. Paula are available.

Until Tuesday April 29, please call Mo. Sarah at 310-408-0585.
From April 30 - May 4, please call The Rev. Ruth Eller at 310-760-382-4922.
After May 5, please call Mo. Paula at 310-995-6519.

Coming Up! 
Mother's Day/Teacher's Gift Sale 
Parish Hall on May 4th after the 10:00 a.m. service.
More details coming soon..
Mothers' Day - May 11th
Don't miss the delicious sticky buns hand-made and served at coffee hour!
Antique Show!!
Gala night - Wednesday May 28th
Show and Sale dates -
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.

Click here for many ways you can have fun and take part...

And here to download your poster to help publicize our event (contains discount ticket - print and give to your friends!)

To find out more contact: Albertine Bellows or Anna Eakins, via the church office, 310-375-4617.

An Invitation!  You Don't Want To Miss Out On The Fun!
It's so much fun to get together and meet with old and new friends while having the satisfaction that comes with spending a few hours helping at the Antiques Show.  Every year we hear stories of new friendships made and of the fun they had..

 

So don't miss out. There are lots of opportunities every day from Tuesday through Saturday.  RSVP to my invitation by responding to:
Joni McIntyre, General Staffer
P.S.  I MAY BE AT SOME SERVICES WITH A CLIPBOARD.  LOOK FOR ME.   
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?
Vacation Bible School
Reserve your space now!
June 23-27,9:30 to 12:30
Ages 3-11 
non-members of St Francis are welcome - invite your friends...
Click here for registration forms and FAQs
Sunday School - Where and When...
ReadingsandSermons
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Mo. Sarah - From the destructive violence of the cocoon springs forth the tangible joy of the butterfly...a homily to fill your heart with hope...

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.