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Oct 8 - 15 2015

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October 11, 2015

20th Sunday after Pentecost 
 
 


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Choir
Memorial Services
  The memorial service for Nancy Rorty
will be held on Saturday October 10, at 11am. 
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Music
Step Up to Jazz! 
Starts This Sunday October 11 
Jazz Vespers 2nd Sunday of the month at 4pm,  
We are getting ready to embark on a new adventure--adding Jazz Vespers to our mix of worship opportunities.
Join us to enrich your experience worship and to try something new! And why not share with our neighbors?
Download a flyer here, and put it up in your local coffee shop or library noticeboard!
ECW Annual Disbursements Meeting 
Deadline for submissions - this Sunday October 11
Meeting is Sunday October 18, following 10am worship, Board Room 
The disbursement includes those monies raised through the Antique Show and Guild dues.  Traditionally, a portion of our fundraising goes to church projects and another portion to outreach external to our church in addition to a pledge to church operations. 
 
If an organization in our church would like to submit a request for funds or a suggestion for ECW consideration, please submit the name of the group, purpose of gift (it can be general e.g. garden upkeep) and suggested amount if you have one in mind (it is not required) to the ECW box in the office by Sun, Oct 11.
military
Military Outreach-
Donate Through Sunday November 8
Packing day is Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gifts and comfort from home mailed in time to arrive for the holidays. Please place your items in the Military Outreach Baskets in the Board Room.  So that we have enough boxes on hand, if you will be helping to pack, please call Susie Zimmerman at 310-316-5941 or email Julie McGovern to let us know you're coming. Many hands make quick work.
See our list for what to bring. And thank you!
Dawn Unity Group
Are The Good Rewarded And The Bad Punished?
7:30 pm Tuesday October 13
More details here...
d4d
Designs for Dining Kick-off
Wednesday, Oct 14, 10am Board Room
Please come with all of your amazing ideas to make this year special.  We will be doing a lot of brainstorming, so bring those thinking caps.
We need to keep replenishing our scholarship funds, to support our dedicated scholarship students. Thank you. Cheryl Gutierrez
stars
STAR WARS!
The full series continues - Fridays at 6:30pm
As an opportunity to prepare ourselves for the release in December of Episode VII The Force Awakens... Bring snacks and drinks to share and prepare for great fellowship and fun!
Friday, October 9       6:30  Episode II    Attack of the Clones       Choir Room
Friday, October 16     6:30  Episode III   Revenge of the Sith       Choir Room
Friday, October 23     6:30  Episode IV   A New Hope                    Board Room
Friday, November 6    6:30  Episode V    The Empire Strikes Back   Parish Hall
Friday, November 13  6:30  Episode VI   Return of the Jedi           Parish Hall
Questions? Contact Jeannie Cobb.
[These movies are shown under the authority of our CVLI License.]
Please Lock All Doors
If you are last on campus any afternoon or evening, please check all doors are locked (not just closed), including Parish Hall, Office and Church front doors. Many thanks.
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Coming Up! 
mmrMutual Ministry Review Led By The Rev Cannon Joanna Satorius
Saturday, October 17
During this year of discernment and transition, the Vestry and Mo. Paula will be meeting on , for a Mutual Ministry Review conducted by The Rev Joanna Satorius of the Diocesan Office of Transition and Deployment. The Mutual Ministry Review is designed for parishes to strengthen their church's ministry, and to look at today's ministries with an eye toward tomorrow. This Mutual Ministry Review is occurring half way through this year of discerning the future with Mo. Paula. In the spring of 2016, the Vestry and Mo Paula will meet with one of our Bishops and discern if Mo. Paula is to be called as Rector. You can communicate your thoughts and feelings anytime to Mo. Paula and/or any Vestry member.
gospel
Gospel Mass
By Robert Ray
Sunday, October 25, 4:00pm
Plus other Gospel Favorites.
Enjoy this taster from River Campus at Southeast Missouri State University.
 
No admission charge-a free-will offering will be received
Reception to follow
godgiverGod the Giver
Living in the Kingdom of God is to be aware of the abundance with which God surrounds us. God's gifts to us are too numerous to count, and even too numerous for us to see. This fall, we are exploring the reality of "God the Giver", and how we respond. One way we respond is by giving from what we have been entrusted with to God's mission and ministry through St. Francis. Between now and November 15th, we will hear members of our community share stories of their experiences of God's gifts here at St. Francis. Each week our bulletin will include a "God the Giver" insert, with a reflection on the Gospel reading by a lay or ordained leader in the Episcopal Church. We will also share, through print form, stories of how God is transforming people through St. Francis, and how we use money here for God's mission and ministry.

On November 15th, we will gather our giving commitments (pledge cards) for 2016. We will place these in the offering baskets, and they will be blessed on the altar. After the 10am service, we will have a festive Mimosa Brunch to celebrate who we are, God's abundance in our lives, and our response.
kriskIt's Back - Kris Kringle Faire!!!
Sunday, December 6, 3:00 - 6:00pm
This is a fun opportunity to give to St Francis! Contribute in any of the following ways: *Ornaments, crafts, quilted items, needlepoint, knitted items *Jams, jellies, cookies, candy...festive eats & sweets *Christmas plants *Silent auction items, Christmas gift baskets Or host a Kris Kringle Table such as: Hot Chocolate, Holiday Eats & Sweets, Carolers, Mulled Wine, Christmas Plants, Fresh Greenery Swags, Bratwurst, Santa Photos, Art, Silent Auction, Music, Christmas Crafts, Jewelry, Raffle. We can also use help in Ticket Sales, Decorating and Publicity. Just let us know what suits you best.
Contact: Email or call Terri Tsuchida 310-971-8098;  or Gayle Taylor 310-375-7038. 
bulletins
Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Sermons Online below - or click here for our full sermon archive.  
 Mr. Peter Marshall - Readings for Oct 4 -  St Francis Day 

 

Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy? 

Contact Mo. Paula
or via the church office on 310-375 4617.   

 

You are not interrupting our work -  

you ARE our work!

 

Or just come to any or all of our services, and take a moment to sit quietly, light a candle in memory, or to symbolize your feeling, and let God be God - in you - for a few small, still moments. With blessings and prayers for comfort and love. 

Clergy Transition Process

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.

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