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Weekly enews
May 29th - June 5th 2014

This Sunday
June 1st 2014

7th 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...

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Our upcoming VBS is in need of some donations or borrowed items.
If you have any of the items on this list and are willing to donate or loan, please let Kate or Lauren know.

We will help make arrangements to drop-off or pick-up the items before VBS which starts June 23rd. Thank you for your help with our program!
Antique Show!!
Show and Sale dates -
Today - May 29th thru Sat 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.

Staffing
Many, many thanks to over 120 of our parishioners..
You have helped to fill the many (over 140) little 2-3-hour jobs for the Antiques Show.
Please call me if you are not sure of your time, and PLEASE be on time at the show.

DON'T BE A "NO SHOW"!

I still may need you at the last moment, so if you could work another shift, I would appreciate your calling me - emergencies may come up...

The office will have a copy of your schedule during the show,

Joni McIntyre,310-378-1606

Also, a thank you for all who will come to help before, during and after our Major Fundraiser for the Church!

Thank You, Anna Eakins.

CRASH! and eMERGE this Sunday
This Sunday afternoon, June 1, from 4:00-6:00.
WE REALLY NEED EVERYONE TO COME!
We'll be putting together our skit, a short Handbell piece, and our procession (Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord) for Father's Day, which is Sunday, June 15. We are in charge of leading worship for that morning, so please come be a part of it! It will be fun!
Regional Confirmation Service
Sunday, June 8, 4:00 PM
St Francis is hosting a Confirmation Service for Episcopal Churches in this area. Bishop Diane Bruce will be presiding, and we have 11 of our own friends being confirmed. Come cheer them on!

Coming Up! 
Nervous about auditioning?
Audition workshop Saturday, June 14, 2:00-4:00
Come get tips on how to have a strong audition for our upcoming musical. Everyone gets to practice. Great experience for any auditions and public presentations. Friendly, supportive help designed to encourage and teach-and find out more about our upcoming summer show. Tell your friends!
Happy Fathers' Day & Youth-inspired Service
Sunday June 15th
With "Beer and Brats" (that is, bratwurst) after 10am worship.
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
Announcing Auditions for a Youth Production: 
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Perform ances Friday and Saturday August 8-9 7:00PM
Auditions Saturday, June 21 10-12 AM
NO Sunday auditions...





To schedule an audition email or call Dr. Jeannie Cobb 310 375-4617 ext 228.
Ages 11-18 may audition.
Members of the cast do not need to be members of St Francis Episcopal Church.
Full details here...
Sunday School - Where and When...
ReadingsandSermons
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Mother's Day Sermon listen to Kristina Pelá, and Holly Henebry's moving and inspirational words on Motherhood, and what the Good Shepherd means to them. 
 

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.