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Dec 9 - 17 2015

This Sunday
December 13, 2015

Third Sunday of Advent
 
 


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8am Rite I Eucharist
  
10am
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Rite II

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What's Happening!
The Gospel Of Luke: Part 2 
After The 10am Service - for about 45-60 minutes 
Join our Associate Priest, J.R. Lander, for the 2nd of his 3 week look at the Gospel According to Luke.  
Advent Taizé  St Francis Church Advent Taize 
Tuesday December 15th, 7pm
An oasis of calm amid the festive hustle and bustle.
Rest your heart, and spend a short while (40 minutes) in peaceful song and prayer - followed by a wine and fellowship reception after.
Download your flyer here... 
Mama Hill
Gift Certificates Needed by This Sunday Please! 
We are still hoping for some more gift certificates (no greater increments than $25 each please), to take to the Mama Hill's Christmas party this Sunday.
At this time of year, while we are buying gifts for our nearest and dearest, let us not forget those whose basic needs of food and shelter are going unmet.
Donations can be placed in the basket next to the Christmas tree in the Narthex, or in the mailbox labeled "Sue Egan" in the office.
Thank you! 
Jazz Vespers 
Classic Christmas favorites including 'Let it Snow', 'I'll be Home for Christmas', plus readings and prayers. Let your heart sing-and your feet tap!
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Youth Christmas Party  
Dec 13th, 4-6pm!!  
Calling all Middle and High Schoolers!
It's time to party!
We'll meet at the Lin Dowling home for fun and food.
Full details from JR.  
Designs for Dining - Tomorrow!
Pottery Barn Shopping Trip - 20% Discount
Tomorrow - Friday December 11, at 9am  
Support one of our generous retailers that help us with our Designs for Dining event.
Included will be a holiday decorations demonstration and tour of the store, morning refreshments and a 20% shopping discount!!
We always have a fun and festive time, please join us.
Questions? Contact Cheryl Gutierrez  
Celebrate and Remember  
Christmas Flower Donations
Due by Sunday December 13th 
Contribute to Our Music and the Arts
Look for yellow "Music and Arts" envelopes in the pews for all who would like to support the extra special musical offerings at this time of the year. You may put any such gifts into the offering plates or turn it in to the office. Thank you.
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Look for yellow "Music and Arts" envelopes in the pews for all who would like to support the extra special musical offerings at this time of the year. You may put any such gifts into the offering plates or turn it in to the office. Thank you.

Stewardship Ministry Update
For 2016 93 commitments (pledges) received thus far, totaling $298,242
  • 34 have raised their commitments-net increase of $16,817
  • 10 have lowered their commitments-net decrease of $7,634
  •  9 new commitments have been made for a total of $36,290
  •  40 commitments are the same as 2016, totaling $119,065 

For 2015, we receive 160 commitments (pledges) totaling $406,131  

  • 6 of those 160 have left this life, and entered eternal life with God
  • 7 of those 160 have moved or moved churches
  • 63 of those 160 have not returned their commitment (pledge) cards
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Coming Up! 

Free! - Career Transition Workshop
January 27, 2016, Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Led by Mike Schoettle, professor and executive coach at Loyola Marymount University's Executive MBA program. Advance registration is required.
Please email Rev. Peter  to register - or for additional information.
Welcome Conversation
January 10, 2016 Sunday 11:30 A.M., Board Room
If you have recently started coming to St. Francis and would like to know more about our church, please come to our Welcome Conversation. We'd love to get to know you, answer any questions you have about St. Francis Church and also share with you ways to feel more connect to what God is doing in and through this community.
Come by and have an informal conversation with our clergy staff and ministry leaders!
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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. 

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Changed your Name or Phone number?
 
Please Let us Know.. In order to keep all our records current, don't forget to let the office know if you or your family's details have changed.  Email mary.sanchez@stfrancispv.org with your changes. Many thanks.