Mama Hill Fundraiser

Saturday, September 27th, 12pm - 5pm
Free Admission. Full details here...
and check out these links...
Raffle tickets
Sponsor a Child
Silent Auction
Donate

Wine & Art Auction
Bring your check book this Sunday,
and invite your friends!

Saturday October 18th 2014
Alex Sams will be at church after the 8 and 10 services the next two weekends to sell tickets to the event. 

We will also be selling tickets ($25 each.  :-))  for the raffle for Paula's painting, The painting will be on display on St. Francis Day.

 

Questions? Or you'd like to help? Please email or call: Alex Sams, 310-375-2962.

Starts this Sunday
Introduction to the Episcopal Tradition

Sundays Sept 28, Oct 19, Nov 2 at 11:45 am.
Board Room. Bring $5 for sandwich lunch
Led by The Rev. Paula Vukmanic with presentations and group discussions.
How did the Episcopal Church get started in America? In these three sessions, we will explore our roots and traditions, our spirituality and polity, meet a few men and women who have influenced our Episcopal identity, and attempt to understand who we have become in the 21st century.

Embracing a Life of Meaning

Tuesdays, Sept 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21 and Oct 28, 7 - 9 pm, Library
Facilitated by The Rev. Sarah Phelps
Mo. Sarah will lead 5 small group sessions using a DVD-and-discussion-based curriculum called "Embracing a Life of Meaning." The DVD features Kathleen Norris, an award-winning poet, writer and author of four New York Times bestsellers including Dakota, The Cloister Walk and Amazing Grace. Her writing has been described as "intimate and historical, rich in poetry and meditations, brimming with exasperation and reverence, deeply grounded in both nature and spirit, sometimes funny and often provocative." Please bring $14 to the first session to purchase the participant guidebook.
Contact: sarah.phelps@stfrancispalosverdes.org or 310-375-4617

October is St Francis Month!
Next Weekend...

Sat October 4, 10am
We invite you to bring your beloved pets for a Blessing of the Animals, by the side of the church in the St Francis Garden. Be sure pets are on leashes or in crates to safeguard the love!
Sunday, October 5, ONE service only - 10am
Celebrate our church patron, St Francis of Assisi. To honor the one family of God that we have become, we shall have one service at 10am, followed by a festival! In the church patio we shall have an Italian feast, a bouncy house and pets of all kinds! Let us celebrate the gift of our history, the gift of our faith and the joy and legacy of St Francis! Mark that Sunday morning as a time to give thanks together!

You Can Help us Save Paper

Have you remembered our worship bulletins are online? There's a link in this very enews - and they are usually available on the website by the Friday before worship. Download them to your tablet or smartphone in advance, or just follow along online on the website on Sunday morning.

Memorial Service

There will be a memorial service for Roberta 'Bobbie' Lennon - on Friday October 3rd. at 11am.

It will be held at Wayfarer's Chapel - 5755 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Immediately following there will be a reception at the Palos Verdes Bay Club, in the main pool area. 32821 Seagate Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

ECW Disbursements Meeting (and Requests)

Sunday, October 12/14 from 9am-10am
Traditionally, a portion of our fundraising (approx. $5000) goes to church projects and another portion (another approx. $5000) to outreach external to our church. If an organization in our church would like to submit a request for funds or suggestion for ECW consideration, please submit the name of the group, purpose of gift (it can be general e.g. garden upkeep) and suggested amount if you have one in mind (it is not required) to the ECW box in the office by Wed, Oct 1, or contact Tina van der Velden directly. If you have any questions or want to discuss, please feel free to reach out to Tina via email Tina van der Velden, or call her at 310-465-0418.

Designs For Dining 2015- February 27-28
We Are Excited! 

Don't Wash Your Car

Sunday Morning October 12th, 8am - noon

Just for 21-39yr olds

Versed: Jerusalem - The Holy City

Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Sermons Online below - or click here for our full sermon archive.

Contact Mo. Sarah or Mo. Paula