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What's Happening!

 
Our 48th Annual Antiques Show is Here!  
Show Hours June 2 & 3, 11am - 6pm And June 4, 11am-4pm
Harvest Cupboard for Antiques Show
There's still time - if you make it, Harvest Cupboard can sell it! Cookies, breads, cakes, pies, candy, jams. 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  
 
Godspell - thank you!
A GINORMOUS THANK YOU to all who gave time, talent, support, and prayer that added to the success of Godspell.
Our teens worked so hard, and it all came to a beautiful culmination! Our church family is blessed to have such a spirit of support and cooperation. Thank you!
View our photo gallery here...

More Thank yous!
This Sunday is 'Thank You' Sunday
This means you.....!
Read this special message to you all from
Mo. Paula and Rev. Peter.
Be at worship on Sunday if you can, to hear and be thankful in person.
What an amazing parish we are! 
Coming Up!

Next Sunday - 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.

Jazz Vespers  
Sunday June 12th - 4pm.
Take some time out to bring peace to your Sunday evening with some jazz for balmy June evenings!
Download a flyer here...  

A Chorus Line-Hollywood bowl
Saturday, July 30 at 8 p.m. 
What do dancers, singers, parishioners, picnics, and Hollywood all have in common? It's "Chorus Line" at the Hollywood Bowl. Join Mother Paula for a night of fun seeing her favorite musical under the stars.
To see what the interest is, please email me if you are interested in seeing the show so that group tickets can be arranged. At the time of writing, there are seats available together for $41 in the N1 section of the bowl, and less expensive tickets farther back.
Park and Ride from Wilson Park for $7 per person round trip (in advance) or $12 per person at the lot. You can take your own food to picnic or there are many restaurant venues at the bowl.
Please let me know by Wednesday, June 22. Email Cheryl Gutierrez or call (310) 791-7038.
 
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, $20 per ticket.
Last Day for Ticket Sales is Sunday July 31.
Our "boys in blue" go against the San Diego Padres, followed by fireworks. Gates open at 5:10pm with parking opening at 4:40pm.
Sign-up sheet and envelope will soon be available at the church. 
Or visit http://stfrancisdodgers.bpt.me to purchase tickets with a credit card with no cost to the church, and only a small service charge ($1.69 per ticket).  Last day to purchase using this option is 23 July, however we will continue to take check and cash payments at the church through 31July, which is the absolute last day for sales.  Scott Crowell is this year's liaison for the event.

Habitat For Humanity - 15 volunteers needed
Having fun helping others!

and/or donate a brick! 
Saturday, August 27, 8:00am to 3:30pm
Once again, God is in need of good carpenters. No experience necessary to take part. Breakfast and lunch included.
To donate (our pledge is $1500 towards the cost of the build), donate a brick for $50, which will carry your name, and form part of a decorative wall for the family whose home we will be helping to build. Make your check to "St. Francis Church" with Habitat for Humanity in the memo section. 
Contact for sign up or questions - email Mike Spalding, or call him -  310-897-3097.
 
Sermons and Bulletins
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.