This Saturday - All-Star Jazz Concert

Presented by the St Francis Episcopal Church Music Ministries.
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.

Parking - if possible, please park around the corner in Vista del Playa, to leave space for our guests.
Thank you!

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

This 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.
Pledge Cards - please remember to return your cards by November 16th. Can't find yours? Have questions? Please contact Mo. Sarah or Elaine Mistele in the church office. Pledge cards are also available in the Narthex of the main church.

Giving and receiving
Generous God, Generous People

In Dick's words - this church is our platform for what we do here, and for raising our children in our faith - and we ourselves are this church. We are responsible for taking care of it. If we don't do it, no-one else is going to do it for us.

Generous God Generous People 5: Dick Briggs

The Party Continues.....

Saturday January 10th, 2015 - 5pm  

Tickets available until November 30th - $50 per person.  

There is still one auction item left from the St. Francis Art and Wine Event.  Jill Fenske and Kelly Lynch have graciously opened their home for a wonderful party.  Join other parish members and friends for an adults only night of beautiful views, good friends, gourmet food, and incredible wines.  The date is Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 5 p.m.  No need to be the highest bidder.  For just $50 a person you will be a part of one of the first parties of the New Year.  Checks can be made out to St. Francis with 'Jan. 10 party' in the memo line.  We will be taking reservations until November 30.  Hope to see you there! Alex Sams. 

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!

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.

"Women of Wisdom = W.O.W."

For single and single again women over 35.
Friday November 14th, 6:30pm
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.

St Luke's Shower And Breakfast Program
For The Homeless

Saturday, November 15th, 7:00am - 10:30am
We support St. Luke's shower program for the needy in Long Beach. You can help by: * giving donations * helping prepare and serve breakfast * helping 'behind the scenes' (eg. with the clothing closet) Come along for all or part of the time. And thank you! Contact: Darryl Tillman.

Exploring The Book Of Common Prayer

Sundays Nov 16 and Dec 7 at 11:45 am.
Library. Bring $5 for sandwich lunch
Led by The Very Rev. Paula Vukmanic
These two sessions will uncover the fascinating history of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), from the vision of Henry the 8th in the 16th century to the 1978 Book of Common Prayer. We will look at the amazing contents of the BCP and how it frames our public and private worship and prayer. The Book of Common Prayer is in every pew of the chapel and church and is the framework of our Episcopal identity. Let's look at what is inside and unpack its impact on us!

Military Outreach

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.

First Ever Restaurant Fundraiser

Tuesday November 18th-4pm to closing
Please join the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund at their Torrance  Hof's Hut restaurant, fundraiser. All you need to do is take the flyer to the restaurant on that date and 15% of your bill will be donated to the scholarship fund.
One of our new recipients in 2014, Jackeline Hernandez, has worked at Hof's Hut for several years and will be working there that night. Jackeline is a freshman at El Camino. She lost her mother to breast cancer as a young girl and due to this, has been inspired to be in the healthcare field-hopefully as a nurse.
Invite friends and neighbors to attend, just make copies of the flyer to give them. The only requirement from the restaurant is that flyers not be distributed in their parking lot the night of the event.
Note - Next Designs for Dining planning meeting- Friday November 14th, 9:30am Board Room

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