What's Happening!

St. Luke's Shower & Breakfast
This 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.  

Godspell! It's Here - This weekend  
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 after worship, from the office, and at the door. 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..." 
 
Next Taizé Service Of Healing And Wholeness
This Tuesday, May 24, 7:00pm
Join us again for our Taizé service of healing. This Taizé service, filled with music and candlelight, also provides the option for intercessory prayer with a Prayer team leader. We pray that the time will be a healing comfort for whatever you face or hold in your heart.

Christian Education - Education for Ministry 
Celebrate our Graduating Class - this Sunday, at 10am worship
We will honor 9 graduates, who have finished their 4 years of Monday night  Education for Ministry (EfM) studies.

Join our continuing students!
We have continuing students who are still 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. The program is run 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? Come and See. 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. 
Coming Up!

Combating the Cancer of Extremism
Tuesday, May 31, 6:00pm - 9:00pm, 
Rabbi Sharon Brous 
Edina Lekovic - Muslim Public Affairs Council Public Affairs Consultant 
Joumana Silyan-Saba - Senior Policy Analyst, City of LA Human Relations Commission 
Is it fair to blame a particular religion and the tradition's text for the atrocities of violent radicals? What should members of each tradition do to prevent the cancer of extremism in our communities, and what are the consequences if we sit idle and do nothing? Barrett Hall, St John Fisher Church, 5448 Crest Road, RPV, CA 90275

Our 48th Annual Antiques Show is Coming 
Gala Night!
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).
 
Harvest Cupboard for Antiques Show
It's time to dig out your favorite recipes. Sweet or savory - if you make it, Harvest Cupboard can sell it. Cookies, breads, cakes, pies, candy, jams. Make now and freeze or bake fresh. Bring your donations to the H.C. any day of the antiques show from 9am until closing. We can also use your extra bags, paper, plastic, or large shopping bags. Questions? call Gloria 310 375-8916 
Thanks so much!

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!

Upcoming Class for Preparing Children for Eucharist
Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Library
Have you been wanting your children to experience receiving communion with you? Rev. Peter will lead a class to prepare your children to receive this sacrament. Bring your questions (and your children!) and come find out more about the Eucharist, the center of our worship together. Families whose children are already receiving communion and who want a "refresher" class are welcome to attend as well!
Please email Rev. Peter or Kate Buchen to let them know if you will be attending.

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 5:10pm with parking opening at 4:40pm. 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 15 - readings for Pentecost
Episcopal Weekly - May 15 - 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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Questions about our electronic giving?
Email Elaine Mistele. Or call her at the church office at 310 375 4617.