St. Francis Episcopal Church
Little Portion
Week of October 6, 2014
 
We seek to be instruments of God's peace, bearing witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ for all people.

                  

Coming up...

Confirmation Information Meeting...  Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 11:30 - 12:30 at in the library. (Please note the change in meeting space.) Open to youth in 9th and 10th grade and their parents. Food will be provided. Please join us for an update on the confirmation program. Hope to see you there.

 

Church Mouse Fair...Saturday, October 18, 2014

 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon

Attic Treasures-Donations of good, clean usable items: glassware, pictures, linens, craft supplies, tools, books, CD's, DVD's, puzzles, toys, jewelry and misc. (Please note: we cannot accept tires, paint, cribs, infant car seats or carriers, furniture, television sets, computers, encyclopedias, textbooks, or subscription magazines.)

Re-gift Boutique-This year we will have a new area for those items which are in mint condition and/or never used. These wouldn't be Attic Treasures. These would be items which you would give to someone else, but you just can't remember who gave it to you in the first place. Or it wasn't your style, didn't fit with your decor, etc. and has been sitting in your closet taking up space. 

Drop-Off Times for the above items will start on Sunday, October 12th after the 10:00 a.m. service until 1:00 p.m. and throughout the week-October 13-17 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please note: Due to limited space we are unable to take donations before Sunday the 12th.

Baked Goods - This is a best seller at our fair. We are looking for donations of pies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and breads. In particular, we would like to encourage items in half sizes or smaller portions for the benefit of senior citizens who would enjoy some homemade goods without the necessity of eating a whole cake on their own. When making your donation, it would be most helpful if you would note either "nuts" or "no nuts" or if your item is "gluten-free", please note that as well. Drop-Off Time Friday, October 17 from10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Crafters- Crafter's have been working on items over the summer. If you've been working on items at home or would like to do so please let us know.

Sorters- During the week before the fair, even an hour of your time would be so much appreciated. All are welcome to bring friends with you! For high school students who need service hours this coming fall, this is a terrific opportunity to fill that need and also help us to help others!

For more information, questions, suggestions, etc., please call Donna Alarie at (508) 847-8574 or email at Donnachesspals@gmail.com 

Sign-up sheets for volunteers are in the narthex.

Holden CROP Walk  

Sunday, October 19, 2014   Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. Greg McGurin is the St. Francis Team Coordinator. To make a donation to support the St. Francis Team please go to our website at www.stfrancisholden.org and click on the link. 

 

  

A Celebration of New Ministry for The Rev. Patrick Perkins...

Saturday, November 8th at 5:00 p.m.

Please join us as we welcome Pat as our 6th rector at St. Francis.  The Bishop will preside. A reception in Fellowship Hall will follow.

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Mission...

Mustard Seed...is this Wednesday, October 8th.  Finger desserts are always needed.  Please leave them in the kitchen before 5:00 p.m.  Thanks!

Hope for Housing Cards...   will be available for purchase every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month in the narthex starting on October 11th. We have cards from Big Y, Shaw's, Stop & Shop, CVS and Panera. It doesn't cost you anything extra. The value you pay is for the value of the card but 3-5% goes to CMHA. You can purchase the cards after each service in the narthex near the Mission Committee table.

Mission Opportunities... As the holiday approaches Urban Missionaries needs volunteers to help with the Christmas gift sorting and distribution. There are opportunities for computer data entry, compiling wish lists, and later in the season actually sorting gifts. Volunteer Opportunities with schedules and contact information are on the Mission table in the narthex. 

Servers

Servers this Weekend:

October 11/12, 2014

Altar Guild: Loretta Haynes, Donna Lasher, Marje Sullivan, Marge Tremblay

Saturday, Oct 11 - 5:00 p.m.

Ushers: Sarah Anderson and Jay Carlo

LEMs: Dick Delorme and Jan Moran

Sunday, Oct 12 - 8:00 a.m.

LEM: Chris Berglund

10:00 a.m.

Nursing Home: Chris Berglund

Acolytes: Chris Whamond, Katherine Galvinhill, Erynn Sheehan, Zach Melzar

Ushers: Brian Gemborys and Chuck Miller

LEMs: Kathy Diehl and Jonathan Phelps

Lectors: Craig Stanovich, Greg McGurin, Kathy Diehl

Quick Links

St. Francis Webpage 

Sermon Archives 


St. Francis Episcopal Church

70 Highland Street, Holden, MA 01520

  

Office Phone: 508-829-3344  

Email: stfran@verizon.net  

Web page: www.stfrancisholden.org

 

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Worship Schedule

Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.  | Sundays at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. | Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.