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October 18, 2015

21st Sunday after Pentecost 
 
 


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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!
All Saints day
November 1st Remembrances
If you would like the name of a loved one who has died in this past year to be remembered on All Saints day, Please send Mo. Paula their name by October 26.
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Small Group Forming Now Henry Nowen - Reaching Out
Reaching Out: The Three Movements Of The Spiritual Life
Six Tuesdays Beginning November 10 At 6:30pm
Meet at the home of Alison Houghton-Kral (a simple dinner to be served). Facilitated by Alison Houghton-Kral and Valmere Kasala.

 "in the midst of a turbulent, often chaotic, life we are called to reach out, with courageous honesty to our innermost self, with relentless care to our fellow human beings, and with increasing prayer to our God." Henri Nouwen

Henri Nouwen was one of the most significant writers on spirituality of the late twentieth century. We will be using his spiritual classic Reaching Out as a springboard for examining and deepening our spiritual lives in the context of a small nurture group. There will be time for reflection and prayerful practice. If you are interested, or even a little curious please do not hesitate to email Alison, or call her on 310-218 8431.
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STAR WARS!
The story 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 16     6:30  Episode III   Revenge of the Sith       Parish Hall
Friday, October 23     6:30  Episode IV   A New Hope                    Parish Hall
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.]
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Coming Up! 
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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. 
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Find this week's readings in our Worship bulletins online.

Sermons Online below - or click here for our full sermon archive.  
Mo. Paula - Readings for Oct 11 -  20th Sunday after Pentecost 

 

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.

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.
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