Parent & Me Play Time

Hello St. Francis Parents of 0-4 year olds!
My 14 month old daughter, Alice, loves playing with her friends at Sunday school and we would like to set up a play date! Come join in fun and fellowship while sharing the "joys" of parenting.
Our first meeting is Saturday May 16th from 9:30 -11:00 am in the Sunday school room. Come meet each other, play together, and plan for future gatherings. Any ideas and thoughts for activities and date/times to meet are welcomed! Sign up or just show up!
Questions, suggestions, or get on a mailing list? Contact Julie.

LGBT Pot-Luck

This Sunday - the Spirituality of John Muir

Sunday May 17th
The Rev. Bud Williams is our guest preacher at both services, and at 11:30am, will be presenting "The Sprituality of John Muir". John Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness, especially in the Sierra Nevada. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park, and he also founded the Sierra Club.

New - No More Coffee Sign-up Poster!!

Antiques Show

May 23 is the beginning of 9 busy days! 

Opening Night and Opening Night Silent Auction - Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm  

 

Show and Sale -  

Thursday & Friday May 28, 29, 11:00am - 6:00pm 

Saturday - 30th. 11:00am - 4:00pm 

 

Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24 - Set up days - we need strong bodies able to lead or follow directions - lunch provided.

 
Now through May 30th 

• Invite your friends or neighbors, discount cards are available in the office.
• Offer an item for the Opening Night silent auction
• Bake for the Harvest Cupboard
• Bring lemons or lemon juice for our special lemonade
• Come to enjoy the show

Sunday, May 31 - Strong bodies are again needed to bring our grounds back to normal - Lunch provided

Opening Night Silent Auction

It's time to get excited and think about the upcoming Antiques Show! Everyone knows there are many amazing opportunities to participate but We Would LOVE to have you donate to the Opening Night Gala SILENT AUCTION!! Gift baskets, sports packages, vacation homes, wine packages, cigars, art, gift certificates... The possibilities are endless!!! Have fun being creative and Thank you for donating!
Items can be labeled and brought to the church office.
Contact Suzanne or Hank Gatlin via the church office on 310 375-4617,  if you have any questions.    

 

Have Fun Helping Out...

You have not been called to help with the Antiques Show?  

Maybe you joined  the church after January, 2014 and are not in our directory.  I would love to have you call me. The show still needs volunteers to donate two or three hours to help with the success of our beautiful annual fundraiser for the parish.

I have Saturday openings for tickets and hospitality (sit-down). The Harvest Cupboard needs another person on each day of the show.  Various openings on each day.  

Let me tell you how much fun it is to participate. 

Email or call:  Joni McIntyre - 310-378-1606.

Palos Verdes High School- Spring Concert

Next Wednesday - May 20th 7:30pm, at St Francis.
Restore your heart and soul with the unique voices and outstanding performances from this amazing choir!

Discover His Plan! Discover His Purpose!
9:00am to 12:00, June 22 - 26

In Camp Discovery VBS, your children learn that Jesus works in and through us! They'll look into the Bible, God's Holy Word, and explore five 'tree-mendous' Bible accounts where God works in His people to save them and through His people to serve! Jesus saves us, gives us faith, courage, and wisdom to serve Him and share His Good News with our neighbor! God does have a plan and a purpose for each of His beloved children! Registration is open for ages 4-11 who will attend VBS from 9:00am to 12:00, June 22 - 26.  

 

Full details here...

Registration closes on June 8 (Monday)

June Bellringer Copy Deadline

Have Something to Say?
The deadline is this Tuesday, May 19th. Send your submissions to  Susan Marshall. Thank you!

May 31 - 10 am Communion Service...
through the eyes of a child!

On Sunday, May 31 we will have a special opportunity at the 10:00 service to learn about why we do what we do in our service. As seen through a child's eyes, we will learn from this "Instructed Eucharist."
Insights will be shared that will fascinate children and adults alike. Bring your friends who have questions about the Episcopal tradition.

Save the Date - Cal Bop!

June 13th, 7pm - jazz vespers fund raiser
Watch out for the flyer for more details...

Contact Mo. Paula

The St. Francis Vestry is very pleased to announce that Bishop Bruno has named Mother Paula as our Priest in Charge Under Special Circumstances (PIC-USC) effective April 1st! This decision initiates a formal mutual discernment period of 12 months to call Mother Paula as our Rector. As always, feel free to contact our Senior Warden Fabrizio, or any Vestry member if you have any questions regarding the Rector transition process. Any Vestry member can be contacted via the church office at 310-375-4617. You can also email Fabrizio directly.