St. Francis Episcopal Church

Little Portion

Week of October 13, 2014

We seek to be instruments of God's peace, bearing witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ for all people.

Save the date...

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.

This weekend...

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

from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon

Drop-Off Times for Attic Treasures and Re-gift Boutique items are October 13-17 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Drop-Off Time for Baked Goods is Friday, October 17 from10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Confirmation Information Meeting... This 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.

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.

Mission...

Hope for Housing Cards... Available for purchase every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month in the narthex.

Mustard Seed...

The second Wednesday of each month. Finger desserts are always welcome and needed. Please deliver them to the church by 5:00 p.m.

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.

Thank you

To the people of St. Francis...Thank you so much!

We really appreciated the warm welcome we received. It's always good to come "home."

A special thanks to all the wonderful workers that made the presentation happen.

Thanks to all who purchesed the items we brought from El Salvador. Your generosity is always extraordinary. Padre' Pat and Reverenda Karen - Thank you for the beautiful sending prayers. They were very moving.

We will miss you all. Till the next time.

Salud! Tom and Dianne Wilson

From the Mustard Seed Ministry...Many thanks for all the bakers who helped to make our dinner at the Mustard Seed complete. All of your special treats were very much appreciated.

Support St. Francis

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Servers

Servers this Weekend:

October 18/19, 2014

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

Saturday, Oct 18 - 5:00 p.m.

Ushers: John and Lucy Nowak

LEMs: Ann Tripp and Robin Carlo

Sunday, Oct 19 - 8:00 a.m.

LEM: Judith Morrissette

10:00 a.m.

Nursing Home: Judith Morrissette

Acolytes: Jay Carlo, Kathryn Keagle, Zach Melzar