St Francis Church
What's Happening!
Donate Now - This Sunday - for Military Outreach
Now Through April 10
Packing Day Is Sun, April 17, From 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
at St Francis

Please place your items in the Military Outreach Baskets in the Board Room.
OR-Adopt A Box! Pay for postage for one or more boxes - $16.75 per box.
Make your check payable to St. Francis Episcopal Church and mark "Military Outreach" on the memo line. Checks can be placed in the collection plates at any service or dropped off in the church office.

Your April Bellringer  
A Hidden Wholeness:
The Journey Toward An Undivided Life
by Parker Palmer
The Tuesday night Nurture group is continuing its life together by reflecting on the book Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer.
"The soul is generous...the soul is wise...the soul is hopeful..and the soul is creative. All we need to do is bring down the wall that separates us from our own souls and deprives the world of the soul's regenerative powers." - Parker Palmer
Share a simple supper, reflect and pray together. There will be time for reflection and prayerful practice. If you are interested, or even a little curious please do not hesitate to get in contact. People are most welcome to join at any time.
Contact: Facilitator Alison Houghton-Kral -  Email Alison, or call her on 310-218-8431.

Theater Lovers-Bid Now!
Designs For Dining Silent Auction-Two Items Remaining:Items available on Sunday, after both services.
  • Dream Girls-2 tickets, March 30-April 17, La Mirada Theater
  • Ragtime-$50 voucher towards tickets, Cerritos Center of the Performing Arts.
We Know You Can Sing! No Audition Required.
Our choir is looking for some new singing partners. Maybe you?
Being able to sing is helpful, being able to read music is great, but being willing and reliable is really important! We offer on-the-job training. We also have a lot of fun. Come join this splendid group of caring people. It's a great place to belong. We meet Thursdays from 7:15-9:00 and Sunday mornings at 9:00 to get ready for the 10:00 service.
Call or email Jeannie Cobb with questions, or just show up any Thursday night!
310 375-4617 ext 228.

Electronic Giving at St. Francis
Give by checking account, credit or debit card.
Prioritize your finances, helping you give to God's mission first.
Help you manage your giving, and access your giving account at your convenience.
Questions about our electronic giving?
Email Elaine Mistele. Or call her at the church office at 310 375 4617.
Coming Up!
Choral Evensong Featuring Benjamin Britten's
Rejoice In the Lamb
(Evening Prayer Service led by the Choir) 
Sunday, April 17 4:00PM
There is no admission fee, a free-will offering will be given to support the Music Ministry of St Francis. Reception following on the patio.
Child care available,  please call 310 375-4617 so we know how many children to expect.

Save a Life! CPR and AED Class
Only $20 per student
Sunday, April 24th from 12:00 to 3:00pm in the Parish Hall.  
Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women (ECW).
Thanks to the success of the Antiques Show, we are able to offer this class for $20.00 per student instead of the listed $40.00 This includes a book and certification card.
Your check serves as your sign-up. Please make checks out to "Continuing Education Unlimited", and give them to Mary in the office. A light lunch will be available.
Questions? Call Anna Eakins @ 310-297-0701
Click here for a 2 minute guide to help someone stay alive.

Career Transition Workshop - Free Workshop
Wednesday April 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Transitions in one's career, whether pursuing a new direction, returning to work, starting a new business, or even retiring, can often involve significant change, reflection and planning.  Mike Schoettle, professor and executive coach at Loyola Marymount University's Executive MBA program, is offering this free workshop to help parishioners better understand how to consider and navigate through career transitions. Whether this is your first workshop or if you've attended the previous workshop, you are welcome to attend! Advance registration is required.
Please email Rev. Peter to register, or for additional information.

Save the Dates! Godspell!
Saturday, May 21 at 7:00pm and Sunday, May 22 at 3:00pm 
The youth of St Francis will present a fully staged performance of the musical Godspell. Tickets will be $5 and will go on sale later this month. Be sure to save the dates and think about who you'd like to bring to share this joyful experience.
Prepare ye the way of the Lord..."

Resources
Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy?
Email Mo. Paula, 310-375 4617 x223
Email Rev. Peter, 310-375 4617 x.  
 
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!