This Sunday, June 7th
Baccalaureate BBQ

Please join our graduates in celebrating their big accomplishment, immediately following the 10 am service. Please participate as you can by bring a side dish, a salad or a dessert to serve 10 or more. Hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and all the fixings will be provided. Congratulations to our leaders of tomorrow!

Your June Bellringer

St. Francis Outreach Scholarship News

Please join us for a very special celebration for Joni McIntyre
Tuesday, June 9, at 11:30 a.m. Boardroom
We will be honoring Mrs. Joni McIntyre highlighting her founding of our St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund and being the Co-Chair of Designs for Dining for 15, yes, that is not a typo-fifteen very successful years. Lunch will be provided so please rsvp by email or phone, to Janet Laudeman (310) 316-7493 - by June 7th.

Donating Your Car?

Two of our scholarship recipients are in need of transport for their college commutes. If you were thinking of donating a car for the tax deduction, or giving up driving, and might be able to help, please contact Cheryl Gutierrez. Thank you!

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)

Fill up a tray with your favorite goodies!!

Save the Date - Cow Bop!

Saturday June 13th, 7pm - jazz vespers fund raiser
Watch out for the flyer in this Sunday's bulletin for more details...

Thank you Sunday - June 14th

- this means you!
We want to thank every single parishioner who has volunteered in any way in the ministries, events and fundraisers of our parish!!! Besides thanking our terrific Sunday School teachers, Youth Leaders, choir members and worship servers, we want everyone in our parish to feel appreciated for all of the time, talents and treasure shared. We want to thank everyone who might not be seen when they serve such as the Altar Guild, Friars, Vestry, Ministry Council, our office volunteers and those organizing our fundraisers and all the fellowship events. Thank you for your generous support in all the roles that make St Francis Parish a welcoming and warm place to be. If you cannot attend church on June 14 please receive our gratitude as you read this! May God bless each of you with the grace of knowing how much you are appreciated for being YOU and all you do! With grateful love, Mo. Paula+

Would you like to explore your faith more deeply?

Next Sunday - June 14th after 10am worship - coffee hour and find out more about Education for Ministry (EfM)
Meet some of the current group, plus our co-mentors, Susie Zimmerman and Wayne Hastings. Ask questions, and see if EfM might be for you, starting this September. EfM is a 4-year, seminar-based course, which aims to help you discover and use your gifts in the places where you live and work. The course covers Christian tradition and history, biblical exegesis and interpretation, theology, ethics, worship, spirituality, and interfaith issues. The material is also studied in the light of your real-life experiences. Our theme for 2015-2016 will be "Living as Spiritually Mature Christians". For more information click here...
or contact Susie or Wayne directly.

Rummage Sale Update

New dates for the St. Francis Annual Rummage & Book Sale are:
Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15
from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Parish Hall.

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.