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September Bellringer
September Bellringer 
Inside 
  • Get Connected Sunday - Blessing of our beautiful new spaces for nursery, Sunday School and Youth, and Ministry Fair - take a look at all our Ministries - both old and new. Plus food and fun!
  • September's message from Mo. Paula,
  • Details of our new 'Life Groups' program.
    and much more.

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Memorial Service for Norval Heath 
The Memorial service for our long-term parishioner Norval, will be held this Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the afternoon in the Chapel. 
Sunday School - Last Session is this Sunday-  September 4
New session starts September 11 - see September Bellringer for full details. 
Playground Ministry: (ages 3 approx.-11) meet at the front of the parish hall by 9:55am, Children will have a short outing on the Town & Country playground before returning to their families in the service in time for Communion.
Support Scholarship Outreach! Via Ralphs Community Program
It's time to renew or sign up for Ralphs community contribution program, so that a portion of your grocery purchases will go towards the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund (SFOSF). All parishioners registered for the program need to renew their enrollment by visiting www.ralphs.com, (Community Contributions), or by phone at 1- (800) 442-4438 Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:00 pm. Quote Non-Profit Organization number (NPO) for SFOSF- 84585. If you are not registered, and you would like to help the SFOSF via Ralphs (it costs you nothing!), you can register either on the Ralphs website, or by phone as above. Need help? Please contact Cheryl Gutierrez or Janet Laudeman (310) 316-7493.
Coming Up!
Jazz Vespers  Jazz Vespers September 11_ 4pm
Sunday, September 11 - 4pm  
Every second Sunday of the month at 4:00 we gather for Jazz Vespers.
The Vespers service is a traditional service dating from the 3rd century, and Jazz is the musical language we use.
The service lasts just under an hour and an informal time of fellowship follows on the patio. 
Free-will offering, but no admission charge. 
'Get Connected Sunday' & Ministry Fair
Sunday, September 18 - after 10am worship 
We will be kicking off our new program year with a brand new event, including a ministry fair, blessing of the new Nursery, Sunday School and Youth Space, and of course, no St Francis event is complete without plenty of food and fun! More details to follow, but be sure you mark your calendars now!
Save The Dates
"Blessing Of The Animals" - Saturday October 1, 4:30pm
In the spirit of our patron, St Francis, in the St Francis garden of the church. Bring your pets for a blessing!
 
"St Francis Day" - Sunday, October 2
Our patronal feast day - with Italian pastries after both services!
Art and Wine-Save the Date! Art and Wine October 8 - 6-9pm
Saturday, October 8 from 6:00-9:00pm
Back by popular demand! Put the date on the calendar and invite a friend or three. The more the merrier! There will be delicious food, festive music, art, wine, beer, plenty of non-alcoholic drinks, and fellowship. This is a fundraiser for St. Francis. Besides bringing guests, let us know if you would like to help in anyway. We could always use fun and exciting silent auction items. This year we will also be having a mystery wine grab. We could use lots of donated wine (or money to buy), bottles from $10 and up. For questions or to help, please email Jennifer and Alex Sams or call 310-375-2962.
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Wrap-Up Meeting for the Antique Show
Sunday October 9, 11:30am, Library
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.
Moved? Changed your Name?
New email or phone #?
Please send new details to the Mary in the office at 310 375-4617.