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May 1st - 8th 2014

This Sunday
May 4th 2014

3rd 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...

Mother's Day/Teacher's Gift Sale 
Parish Hall on May 4th after the 10:00 a.m. service.

Come shop for gifts!!

 

There is a new supply of Mother Paula's "Lemons & Leaves" note cards as well as other note cards, French soap etc.


And meet our newest scholarship recipient, Miss Jenny Gomez, who will be helping with the sale.
This Sunday - Last Chance for Your Free Personal or Family Portrait
Photo opportunities - after both services
  • Stop by the table in the Parish Hall for our wonderful photographer, David Gerhardt, to update, or take a new, free photo of you and/or your whole family.

A new Directory update will follow this process.  

We will use your existing Directory photo if we have one - or  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. 

Sad News
One of our long time parishioners, Chuck Hawn, has died from a tragic accident. Chuck was out of his car by the Taco Bell off Indian Peak Road, when a woman drove in from the street and hit him as he was walking.  A friend who was waiting for him for coffee thinks she was blinded by the sun.

The family wishes to have his memorial on Saturday, May 10th at 2pm
in the chapel followed by a reception.

We offer our prayers for Chuck and his family.
Isaiah 51:11
Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.
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.

From now through May 23rd, for pastoral emergencies,
please call Mo. Paula at 310-995-6519.

Coming Up! 
Next Sunday
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.

Antiques Show Updates:

  •  Decide which day you can work a shift or bring a friend to take in the show
  •  Plan to bake or make preserves for the Harvest Cupboard
  •  Take posters, flyers or discount cards to your cleaners, beauty parlor or barber shop
  •  Decide what you can donate to the Gala Silent Auction
  •  "Lemons" - we are known for our "real" lemonade
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
'Doubting' Thomas? Maybe not... 
 

Sunday Worship Bulletins online.     

episcopalweekly  Read your weekly newsletter from LA Diocese! 

Read about an Ordination in  a Laundromat.   Wait?! What?! 

 

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.