St Francis Church
What's Happening!


Scott Whitfield & Ginger Berglund Sextet 
This Saturday, April 30,  7:00 pm 
From our Jazz program! Don't miss! Free admission (free-will offering to support the jazz program). Reception to follow.

St. Francis Online Academy - free, expert Christian Education
This Sunday, May 1 - Library After Both Services 
Come and learn about how to take a wonderful selection of Christian Education classes through ChurchNext, an Episcopal online learning resource. Video classes can be taken individually at home at your own pace or together with other parishioners. These classes are free and led by leaders of our church, such as our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Stephanie Spellers, and Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves. Rev. Peter will walk through the process of signing up and demonstrate how to be a part of this learning process.
 
Next Sunday Is Mothers' Day And Youth Service
St Francis young people will preach, and lead worship through songs from Godspell!
And don't miss the delicious sticky buns hand-made and served at coffee hour! The sticky buns are being lovingly made by the St Francis men's Friars, starting on Saturday, making the dough, then at 6:30 early Sunday morning, prepping and popping them into the oven.  Thanks guys! 

Scholarship Outreach Mother's Day/Spring Sale
Next Sunday, May 8-After Both Services.
Perfect for teacher gifts, housewarming etc. Mo. Paula's note cards, plus many lovely gift or personal items.
Also-attention Jazz Fans
2 Tickets (valued at $70) to see Arturo Sandoval at the Carpenter Center of Performing Arts-May 21 at 8 p.m. proceeds benefit the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund-tickets will go to the highest bidder.
 
Adult Confirmation - June 26, 3pm
Mo. Paula would like to meet with any adults who would like to receive this sacrament, or learn more. There will be 2 sessions of preparation, dates TBD. There will be a special teen preparation offered in 2017. 
 
The 48th Annual Antiques Show
Opening Night Party, Wednesday June 1, 6 - 9pm,  
Show Hours June 2 & 3, 11am - 6pm And June 4, 11am-4pm
Contacts - Jamie Bellows, (310) 922-1689 or Darryl Tillman, (424) 634-2342.
 
Please Visit the Antiques Show page on our website for full details on all the items below:
Opening Night Pre-sale tickets! $25 donation each or five (5) tickets for $100.
(vs $40 donation at the door). Please stop by the Antiques Show display table after church, to reserve tickets, get more details and volunteer to help out!  
 
Opening Night invitation addressing, this Fri Apr 29 10am, Boardroom! Please let Karin Petersen know if you can help! (310) 375-0962
 
General Meeting, this Sun, May 1, 11:45am, Boardroom
A general meeting to finalize details and confirm interests of volunteers.  Contact Jamie or Darryl if you can't attend, but would like to volunteer.
 
Program Ads - Deadline is May 10.
Help to defray printing costs. See letters on the Volunteers' Desk in the church office and on the display table each Sunday. Contact Wendy Pratt or Karin Petersen.
 
Volunteer During the Show.
Come join us so you can get to know each other better while enhancing the reach of our many ministries.Contact Jamie or Darryl. 
Coming Up!

Godspell!
Saturday, May 21 at 7:00pm and Sunday, May 22 at 4:00pm
Note time change of Sunday performance - 4:00pm, not 3:00pm.
The youth of St Francis will present a fully staged performance of the musical Godspell. Tickets will be $5 and are on sale later now after worship and from the office. Be sure to save the dates and think about who you'd like to bring to share this joyful experience.
Download your flyer here...
Prepare ye the way of the Lord..."

Episcopal Night With The Dodgers
Friday 2 September, 7:10pm
Our "boys in blue" go against the San Diego Padres, followed by fireworks.  Gates open at 5:10 with parking opening at 4:40.  More details to follow.  Scott Crowell is this year's liaison for the event. 

Dawn Unity-"Respect For Other Religions"
Tuesday, May 10, 7:30pm
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 5845 Crestridge Rd.
Our own Clayton Cobb is one of the panelists. 
 
St. Luke's Shower & Breakfast
Saturday, May 21,  7:00am - 10:30am 
St. Francis supports St. Luke's shower program for the needy in Long Beach. We support their program by providing a nourishing meal to the needy, that includes hard-boiled eggs, warm soup, crackers, muffins, fruit, hot coffee and chocolate.  
 
Resources
Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy?
Email Mo. Paula, 310-375 4617 x223
Email Rev. Peter, 310-375 4617 x225.  
 
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!
10am coffee hour-bring your favorite snacks!
Many thanks to the Friars (men's group), for sponsoring coffee hour for this year-but they'd still love some help with taking a plate home and bringing it back the following week with goodies to share! Thank you!

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.