Our Generosity

This Sunday - November 16th
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Designs for Dining Planning Meeting 

Friday November 14th, 10am.
All welcome! Find out how you can contribute to this wonderful fundraiser for the St Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund!

"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

Next 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.
Hof's Hut is a long-established, and family-run restaurant. :)

Jazz Concert Thank You!

A thank you to the hippest parishioners in any diocese!
"...sheer joy", "an audience with the perfect vibe to play for."
My thanks go to those on the stage and in the audience, and those who gave their creativity, time, and labor for an audience of 233 "jazz people" in a hugely successful concert evening - especially Dick Briggs, Jeannie and Clayton Cobb, Liz Colagiuri, David Gerhardt, Elaine and Lloyd Mistele, Sara Shultz, Wendy Pratt, Darryl Tillman, Susie Zimmerman, my wife Valmere, Mo. Sarah, and Mo. Paula. I truly thank all those who gave so generously to establish our Jazz Vespers program - which we hope to have on the last Sunday afternoon of the month, starting Jan 2015. Steve Kinigstein

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. 

Thanksgiving Day Service
10am Thursday November 27th
Take an hour on Thanksgiving day to remember how fortunate we are.

Advent Quiet Day - 'Surprised by God'

Tues December 2nd, 9:30 -12:00, Boardroom and Chapel.

Led by the Very Rev. Paula Vukmanic     

Too many of us have domesticated God. We have lost the ability to be amazed at God's glory and power.  We want God to answer our prayers immediately or lead us with clear certainty.  And God does come but often in ways we least expect.  We need to recapture a true sense of wonder at God's power and character, that God might again surprise us by coming to us in Jesus, Emmanuel, God-with-us, the promise of Advent waiting.

The morning will include presentations, quiet time and prayerful sharing.  Bring a bag lunch for fellowship afterwards.  Sponsored by the ECW for women and men of our parish and their friends.

Flower Donations for Christmas!

Remember and celebrate your loved ones, or give thanks!
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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.

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