St. Francis Episcopal Church

We seek to be instruments of God's peace,

bearing witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ for all people.

Little Portion

Week of December 15, 2013

Christmas Memorials...If you were unable to get to church this past weekend and have Christmas Memorials - you may email them to the church at stfran@verizon.net no later than Noon on Tuesday, December 17th. Checks may be mailed or brought in this weekend. The donations for these memorials are used for flowers and music, given to God's glory as we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord.

Christmas Pageant...

We still need some cast members for the Christmas Eve pageants at 3:00 and 4:30. Maybe you were considering but didn't get a chance to sign up today? If you were thinking, "I'll do it if they need me," now's your cue! Send an e-mail to stfran@verizon.net or to smbastardo@gmail.com. We'll be rehearsing on Sunday 12/22 after the 10:00 service. Thanks!

Choir Rehearsals Rescheduled...

Due to the storm this past weekend we were unable to have our planned Festival choir rehearsals after worship. We plan on having an extra rehearsal this Thursday (19th) from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Also, Festival and core choir will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Senior Breakfast...

Saturday, December 21 at 9:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Mini Mouse Fair.....December 21 and 22

Find last minute gifts and pick up home baked goods for the Christmas season in the Narthex following all three services. Continue your support of the Food Ministries of St. Francis. For those baking for the holidays, it would be terrific if you would consider doubling the batch of goodies and donating a set to the bake sale. There are many who no longer bake or who will run out of time and would love a little something to celebrate Christmas too! Thanks! If any questions, please contact Donna Alarie -Donnachesspals@gmail.com 508-847-8574

2014 Offering Envelopes...

will be on the table in the narthex starting this weekend. Please take a moment and pick yours up. We'd like to mail as few as possible. Thanks

Year-End Contributions...

In order for your contribution to be tax deductible in 2013 and on your 2013 giving statement, your checks must be received in the church office by Monday, December 30th to be included in the final deposit for the year.

Christmas Worship Services.......

Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24 -

3:00 and 4:30 p.m. - Family Eucharist with Pageant

8:00 p.m. - Festival Candlelight Eucharist with Festival Choir

Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25

10:00 a.m. - Christmas Morning Spoken Eucharist

The First Saturday/Sunday after Christmas - December 28/29

Saturday at 5:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (no Choir or Church School)

The Church Office will be closed from Monday, December 23rd through Monday, December 29th.

Serving this weekend: December 21/22, 2013

Altar Guild: Roz Glanville, Jane Howell, Sarah Ribeiro, Julie Russell