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What's Happening!
This Sunday - Class for Preparing Children for Eucharist
Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Level 2 Sunday School Classroom - stage.
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!

Jazz Vespers  
Sunday June 12th - 4pm.
Take some time out to bring peace to your Sunday evening with some jazz for a balmy June evening!
Download a flyer here...  
Fathers' Day Breakfast Party!  
Next Sunday-June 19th-after both worship services.
Celebrate fatherhood next Sunday with a delicious breakfast of burritos, with sangria, coffee etc.
48th Annual Antiques Show Thank You!  
From Jamie and Darryl 
A very big thank you to all of you who helped to make this, our 48th annual Show, another great success! We cannot put on a fundraiser of this size without the incredible help of all of our wonderful volunteers who come together in fellowship to host our Antique Dealers and attendees that come from all over Southern California and beyond. We hope to have the final figures as to how much was raised in a few weeks. Stay tuned for that announcement!
Your 2016 Co-Chairs,Jamie Bellows & Darryl Tillman
Coming Up!
Choir Fun(D)Raising Luncheon
"Music Through The Eyes Of A Child"
Sunday, June 26, 11:30am - 2:00pm
St. francis Choir members sing songs in styles for and about children as you eat a delicious lunch! Tickets $10/person or $20/family.
Contact: Jeannie Cobb
A Chorus Line-Hollywood bowl  
Sunday, July 31 at 7:30pm 
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, and picnicking under the stars. Tickets will be approximately $18 and will be located in the center, very back section of the Bowl. We plan to take the Torrance Park n Ride from Wilson Park (Jefferson Avenue entrance) starting at 5:10pm. (other departures available). $7 per person, round trip (in advance). Sign up on the clipboard, or, preferably contact Cheryl Gutierrez to make a reservation. If there is a group that would like to carpool either to the Bowl, or to Wilson Park from church, let me know. It will be fun!!!
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 - 310 375-4617 x223, 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.