St Francis Church
What's Happening!

This 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 lovingly made by the St Francis men's Friars, starting on Saturday, by making the dough, then up at 6:30 Sunday morning, prepping and popping them into the oven.  Thanks guys! 

Scholarship Outreach Mother's Day/Spring Sale
Also This Sunday, 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 pm. Proceeds benefit the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund. Tickets will go to the highest bidder.

Jazz Vespers 
This Sunday, May 8, 7pm 
Don't miss our special guest - jazz legend Mundell Lowe! We are highly honored to have him.  His music, "Abide with me", was composed by Mundell in celebration of his granddaughter becoming a mother.  That piece will be performed as part of our Jazz Vespers on Mother's Day.  We will bless Mundell that evening as he celebrates his 94th birthday and in thanksgiving for his 75 years of major contributions to American Music.  Enjoy the wonderful Mothers' Day program. 

Dawn Unity-"Respect For Other Religions"
This Tuesday, May 10, 7:30pm
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 5845 Crestridge Rd. 
Our own Clayton Cobb will be one of the panelists.  
 
St. Francis Online Academy - free, expert Christian Education
Missed the Intro? No worries - you can still join in 
Even though you might have missed the walk-through of how to sign up to take online classes through our very own St. Francis Academy, it is still not too late! Please email Rev. Peter and he would be glad to introduce you the process. And please visit ChurchNext, to see all the all the wonderful classes that are available for you to take!.

News from Military Outreach
We have received a grateful thanks in response to our latest mailings - from soldiers deployed in South Korea for 6 months. They had been having a harrowing time with back-to-back exercises, and no break in sight, when our boxes arrived and gave them such a morale boost! They wanted us to know the boxes could not have come at a better time! Thank you all for your support. Gratefully, Susie Zimmerman and the Military Outreach team. 
Coming Up!

Godspell! Only 2 Weeks to Go!
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..."
Our 48th Annual Antiques Show is Coming 
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.

What is the Antique Show? Click here to read more....

Opening Night Pre-sale tickets! $25 donation each, or take the deal by buying five (5) tickets for $100. Tickets will be a $40 donation at the door so signup early! Please stop by the Antiques Show display table after church, to reserve tickets, get more details and volunteer to help out! 

Wine Donations
We need wine to serve on Opening Night and during the show. Consider donating a whole case or even a bottle or 2 of red or white (no 2 buck chuck!). Whatever you can do would be greatly appreciated! You can leave your donations in Elaine Mistele's office at the church.
 
Opening Night Silent Auction
Have you got jewelry, dishes, or art to donate?  How about a weekend at a vacation condo or gift cards for a restaurant?  Do you have event tickets to donate?  Please consider a donation to the Antique Show Silent Auction.  Drop off donations by Sunday, May 29, at the church office. Please email Terri Tsuchida, 310-971-8098 Gayle Taylor (310-375-7038).

Program Ads - Deadline for ads is May 10.
Consider placing an ad in the Antiques Show program. Proceeds from ads help also to defray the printing costs. An ad can be personal in nature or for a business. You are also encouraged to obtain ads from local businesses you frequent in the South Bay. On the Volunteers' Desk in the church office and on the display table each Sunday, there are letters to parishioners and merchants explaining the ads and the pricing. Ads obtained can be placed in the "Ads" box in the church office or by contacting Wendy Pratt or Karin Petersen.
 
Volunteer Opportunities During the Show
We have a number of volunteer opportunities for you! Come join us so you can get to know each other better while enhancing the reach of our many ministries. Some volunteer needs include, but not limited to hospitality, kitchen help, parking lot/traffic support, food servers, Harvest Cupboard, Gazebo and many more. Please contact Ann Cullen (310-308-3003) to let her know your availability and areas of interest.
 
Please help us to make this years show another great success! Proceeds from the Antiques Show benefit all areas and ministries at St. Francis. We need you!

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. Contact John Henebry to  find out more.  

Celebrate!
Sunday, May 22, at 10am service
We will honor 9 graduates, who have finished their 4 years of Monday night Education for Ministry (EfM) studies! These parishioners have been challenged by a program written by our own Episcopal Seminary, from Sewanee, Tennessee. A large part of each class is directed conversation using a method called 'Theological Reflection'. What does each participant believe? How has their faith been formed ? How is their conversation with, and what is their passion for being a part of God's loving work?
Join our continuing students!
As we celebrate with these graduates, we find there is room for more inquiring parishioners to join our continuing students already meeting. Will you join us in our next journey of growing your faith? We invite you to try this small group, just one year at a time. Come and See. As Paula says we must dig deeper to find the good bits! Please join us at Coffee Hour for some cake and conversation about Education for Ministry. We will accept sign ups until June 5. For more information, please contact any of the graduates, or co mentors, Susie Zimmerman 310-316-5941 or Wayne Hastings.  
 
Adult Confirmation - June 26, 3pm
Do you want to know more about the Episcopal church, history and faith?   Have you been "confirmed as a Catholic or Lutheran" and want to become an "official" Episcopalian?   If you have already been confirmed then you can simply be "received" into the Episcopal Church by the Bishop.  Or do you want to "refresh" and renew your baptismal vows? Mo. Paula would like to meet with any adults who would like to receive this sacrament or learn more or update their faith.  There will be 2 sessions; dates TBD by group.  Bishop Diane will be presiding at Eucharist and this sacrament on June 26 at 3pm at St. Cross. There will be a special teen preparation offered in 2017.  Please contact Mo. Paula through the church office, her email, or see her in person after coffee hour, etc. 

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.   
  
Resources
Worship Bulletins online.
Sermons Online Archive
Mo. Paula - Sermon May 1 - readings for  6th Sunday of Easter
Episcopal Weekly - May 1 - weekly newsletter from LA Diocese

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
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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.