Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who made the St. Francis Art and Wine Night such a success. We couldn't have done it without you. We so appreciate everyone who bought a ticket and brought a friend, donated a silent auction item, bid on items, created art to sell, poured wine, set up and cleaned up, served food, ran errands, helped with check in and check out, and everything in between. So many people have come to us and told us how much fun they had and what a great welcoming vibe our church has. One of the wineries mentioned how they could feel we were all a family. We truly are all a part of a wonderful family here at St. Francis.
Thanks again for being a part of this event.
Hank and Suzanne Gatlin, John and Holly Henebry, and Alex and Jennifer Sams.

Calling All Acolytes - Old and New!

National Acolyte Festival!

Sunday October 26th - 08:45 - 09:30
We will be holding Acolyte Training for prospective acolytes and Acolyte Refresher Training for our seasoned acolyte veterans on Sunday, October 26th, from 08:45 to 09:30AM. Meet under the arches at 08:40AM for our traditional doughnuts and juice! Also, at this stage, it is just an idea, but would any acolytes possibly be interested in taking part in the National Acolyte Festival in October 2015 at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC? We would love to take a group next year, if possible. This year acolytes from 100 parishes from across the US took part and the Presiding Bishop preached!
For all acolyte questions, please contact Hank Gatlin.

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!

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.

Military Outreach

Last Sunday to Donate
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). 3
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.

Giving and receiving
Generous God, Generous People

For our third in this series, Sue and Richard share their personal journey from a first visit a few years ago, to their joyful and uplifting sense of belonging today. They have found that the more they have invested (and not just in $$$), the more they have received.

Generous God Generous People 3: Sue and Richard Egan

See Photos of St Francis Weekend

Click this link to see the photo album of the Blessing of the Animals and St Francis Day Celebration!

WANTED!

Position open for talented, creative Christmas decorator.
Altar Guild is seeking talent from the pews to help create and execute decorations for our beautiful Christmas season. We know YOU are out there; you have a flair for decorating and you love Christmas. Come forward; remember one must not hide one's talent under a bushel. Please contact Lisa Jester at 310-378-7042. Don't be shy!

Next Taizé Service
Of Healing And Wholeness  

Tuesday, October 28th, 7pm
Join us again for our Taizé service of healing. This Taizé service, filled with music and candlelight, also provides the option for intercessory prayer with a Prayer team leader. We pray that the time will be a healing comfort for whatever you face or hold in your heart.

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

Last session Sunday 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.

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, plus KJazz 88.1 FM's Bubba Jackson!
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.

To Thank You for Your Generosity -- Coffee, mimosas, and more!

Sunday, Nov 9 after each Sunday service
Join your fellow parishioners for a special treat on Sunday, Nov. 9 after each service -- mimosas and extra-special goodies to eat -- and allow our St. Francis Generosity Team to help us celebrate with gratitude a wonderful 2014 in which we've touched so many lives in so many different ways through the power of love. We will also take a look ahead with enthusiasm to all that God is calling us to be about in the year ahead. This will be a 30 minute presentation. Child care will be provided.

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