Women of Wisdom = W.O.W.

For single and single again women over 35.
Tomorrow - Friday, October 10th, 6:30pm Library
Like other small groups in the parish, this is an intentional gathering for fellowship, by thoughtful sharing or using the bible to hear what God is trying to tell us in our daily life, by praying for each other, by food and fun! Contacts: Wendy Pratt, or Colette Furbush 310 534-8503.

Giving and receiving
Generous God, Generous People

As we kick off this year's giving campaign under the banner 'Generous God, Generous People', listen to newly-arrived parishioner and choir member Kirsten Goulde as she talks about the joys of both giving to and receiving from the community of St Francis.

Generous God Generous People 1: Kirsten Goulde

Leave Church with a Clean Car!

All morning: 8am - noon

Coffee with the Rector

After each service
Just getting acquainted with St. Francis?
Want a chance to get to know our clergy a bit better and perhaps a few other newcomers, and them to know you? Join Mo. Sarah for homemade muffins,coffee and informal conversation in her office on Sunday, Oct 12 after each service.

ECW Disbursements Meeting

Between Services:  9am-10am - men and women invited.
Let your voice be heard!
Traditionally, a portion of our Antique Show fundraising (approx. $5000) goes to church projects and another portion (another approx. $5000) to outreach external to our church. The whole parish (not just the ECW) are invited to attend this meeting to discuss how the funds should be allocated.
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.

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

Next Saturday October 18th 2014
Don't miss out! Buy your tickets now. And don't forget to buy your raffle tickets ($25 each.  :-))  for Paula's painting. Your chance to own a piece of original and beautiful artwork. 
Questions? Or you'd like to help? Please email or call: Alex Sams, 310-375-2962.

Military Outreach

Gifts and comfort from home in time for the holidays.
What you can give: small travel items and snack food (full details on our website); homemade cards from your kids (no last names please); prayers (!); money for box postage (each box costs $16.95).
When to bring them: 3 Sundays in October : 12th, 19th, and 26th
Fun and Friendship at our Packing session: Sunday, November 16 from 3-5 pm. 5008 Milne Drive, Torrance. Please call if you are coming so we have enough boxes - 310-316-5941. Julie McGovern and Susie Zimmerman thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping any way you can.

NEW Small Group for Prayer - 'The Upper Room'

Thursday mornings, 10am Baptistry, Chapel
Jesus, in saying to us, "where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of you" is describing the special energy of connecting in person, in a common desire to be used by God's Spirit in prayer.
The new 'Upper Room Prayer Group' will meet regularly on Thursday mornings at 10am in the Baptistery of the Chapel to gather physically to pray for the needs of the parish. Full details are on page 6 of the October Bellringer.
Or contact Mo. Paula for more information on any of our prayer ministries.

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.

Introduction to the Episcopal Tradition

Continues Sundays - next session 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.

Curt Sather, Organist, in Concert

Sunday October 26th, 2pm, St Francis Church
Dr Sather will be playing works by J.S. Bach, and composers of the French Romantic period. Come enjoy a varied program of music not typically heard on Sunday mornings.
No admission charge - free-will offering. Reception to follow.
Presented by the St Francis Episcopal Church Music Ministries.

Blessing of the Halloween Costumes!

Sunday October 26th, 10am.
Please allow your child to dress in his/her Halloween costume, and bring them to church on October 26. It is a 4th Sunday when we normally have our Children's Eucharist so they will just come in a little early that day from Sunday School for a blessing of the costumes, and a prayer for fun and safety on Halloween. Join us!

All-Star Jazz Concert

Saturday November 8th, 7pm.
Hear Mundell Lowe, legendary jazz guitarist; Ron Eshete, seven-string guitar virtuoso; and Jim Hughart, one of the most sought-after bassists working today.
No admission charge - free-will offering. Funds to benefit the establishment of 'Jazz Vespers' coming to St Francis 2015.
Presented by the St Francis Episcopal Church Music Ministries.

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