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Weekly enews
Aug 28th - Sep 4th 2014

This Sunday
August 31st 2014

12th Sunday
after Pentecost 
 
 


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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...

Celebrate!
Sam became an official and FOREVER part of the Phelps Family this last Monday, so join us this Sunday for a reception hosted by the Phelps' family, and Mo. Paula (Sam's godmother) in celebration of Sam Phelps' adoption!
Come eat your way through 16 feet of burrito, enjoy a slice of cake, and let us thank you for all of your love and support along the way!
Summer breakfast also - last one for the summer - following 8am worship.
New Sunday School Year
Sunday school re-starts this Sunday, August 31st.
Registration forms for 2014/15 are on our website under Families and Kids.
Nursery care available in the library for children aged 3 and under. For more information, please contact Kate Buchen, Minister for Children and Families.
Rummage Sale Thanks
A big shout out to all who helped with the rummage sale. We were happy to have more men involved this year. Thanks so much to each of you, we made $10,000!! All proceeds support projects to maintain and beautify our church buildings and grounds. It's finally over. Amen, Gloria and Ruth!
Mo. Sarah Avon Walk for Breast Cancer -
Thank You to All!
Your generosity means I have met my fundraising goal for participating in the 39.3 mile Avon walk on Sep. 6 & 7. There's still time to donate right up until I do the walk, and all donations are welcome because the money raised all goes for breast cancer research and services

It's fast and easy to make a tax-deductible donation.  

Simply CLICK HERE to access my fundraising page, then click "Donate Now."

Thank you, Mo. Sarah+  

Altar Guild Salad and Dessert Meeting
Wed. September 3 at 6 p.m. The Altar Guild welcomes everyone to our first meeting after our summer break. Members will bring a salad or dessert and a beverage to share. This is a good opportunity for any Church member who might be interested in this ministry to join us on the 3rd, we look forward to having you join our guild. Our meeting will follow at 7. Looking forward to seeing all of you.
Questions? Contact Lisa Jester or call 310- 378-7042.
Choir Begins Again!
This is the week for the St Francis Choir to come back together to share fellowship and learn songs and anthems to lead God's people in worship. WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US? We will gather next Thursday night (Sept 4) at 7:30 in the choir room. ALL ARE WELCOME! We share a lot of joy as we are serving. Come give it a try! Call or email Jeannie Cobb with any questions. 310 375-4617 ext 228
Labor Day - Sep 1st
Office closed.

Coming Up! 

Get Connected Sunday - Sep 14th
One Service only at 10am
Click here for information on the "Chili, cornbread and pie cook-off!" following the 10am service.
Interfaith Relations in Los Angeles
7:30 Tuesday September 16
Dawn Unity is sponsoring a talk on "Interfaith Relations in Los Angeles" by Fr. Alexei Smith Director of Ecumenical and Religious Affairs for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles who has been at the center of that world for 14 years. Please join us at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438Crenshaw, RPV, 7:30 Tuesday September 16 and bring a friend.
Click here for full details on this, and the rest of the program for 2014-2015.
Wine & Art Auction- Getting Closer!!
Saturday October 18th 2014
An elegant and fun evening to look forward to this Fall! Live music, Italian food,silent auction.

Can you help, or donate silent auction items? A few great ideas include: restaurant gift cards, bottles of wine, wine glasses, sports tickets, vacation rentals, boat trips, dinner evenings and anything else you can think of!
Thank you in advance!

Questions? Or you'd like to help? Please email or call: Alex Sams, 310-375-2962.
ReadingsandSermons
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Sermons Online below - or click here for our full sermon archive.
Sunday Worship Bulletins online.     
Peter Marshall - Readings for August 10th 2014 - Jesus catches Peter when he tries to walk on water! 

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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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.