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January 3, 2016

Feast of the Epiphany 
 
 


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What's Happening!
Great News! - Clergy Update
Dear St Francis Parishioners,
It may be hard to believe, but it's already been almost one year since Mother Paula was named Priest In Charge (PIC) of St. Francis Church. We have been in a period of discernment and have discussed the subject of Mother Paula possibly becoming our permanent Rector in many different forums, as well as at every Vestry meeting. I thank you all again for the thoughtful feedback and participation in this important process.

I am pleased to announce that we have set a date for a final Mutual Ministry Review meeting on January 9th, 2016. On that day, the Vestry will be joined by the Reverend Joanna Satorius, the Canon for Formation and Transition Ministry, and we will make our final decision. I don't think you'll be surprised to learn that barring any surprises we plan to call Mother Paula to be our Rector! As always, feel free to contact anyone on the Vestry with any questions. With Best Wishes for the New Year!
Fabrizio Pelá
Senior Warden, St. Francis Church
Memorial Service
A memorial service for Chris Piburn
will be held this Saturday, January 2 2016, 11am, St Francis Chapel.
Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord: And let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
More Great News-Please Welcome Our New Organist!
We are pleased to announce that Dr Hyunju Hwang will help us begin the new year with the joy of a new organist! Hyunju assumed the responsibilities of organist on January 1, and is helping us lead us in worship starting today. Dr Hwang received her Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree from USC with an emphasis in Organ Performance and Sacred Music. She has additional degrees from Westminster Choir College, Cleveland Institute for Music, the International Organ Academy in Harrlem, the Netherlands, and Yonsie University in Seoul, Korea. Dr Hwang also accompanies music performance classes at Redlands University and at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Choir Festival. We look forward to the beautiful music that Hyunju will share with us!
Please make her feel welcome!
You're Invited - Ordination of Rev. Peter Huang 
Saturday, January 16, 10:00am, St John's Pro-Cathedral
We want to give the Rev. Peter Huang a monetary gift to celebrate his ordination to the priesthood.  We have appreciated his diaconal ministry among us and look forward to his continued service after his ordination to the priesthood.
There are a few things he needs to help him in his ministry. If you want to participate, please put "Peter's ordination gift" in the memo line and make your check out to St Francis Church. Thank you!
Some of the Items every  Newly  Ordained Priest Needs..
New alb - $150plus
Cassock + surplice $550plus
Communion kit - $500plus 
Car Needed
One of our parishioners no longer has a car. The mechanic said he could not do one more thing to make the car run. But our parishioner lives from paycheck to paycheck and does not have anything extra in order to get another. Can we help? Is there someone who was planning on donating their car to charity? We could use it. If not, what about if several of us made a cash donation toward a down payment on a used car?
Please let Mo. Paula+ know if you can help in any way.
Stewardship Ministry Update
For 2016 118 commitments (pledges) received thus far, totaling $337,592
  • 41 have raised their commitments-net increase of $18,887
  • 16 have lowered their commitments-net decrease of $15,174
  •  10 new commitments have been made for a total of $37,490
  •  51 commitments are the same as 2016, totaling  $135,115
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
  • 38 of those 160 have not returned their commitment (pledge) cards
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Coming Up! 

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!
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.
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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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