I'm still grinning ear to ear... thinking about the beautiful service for Pat's installation this past Saturday. So many people worked very hard to make it so special. I want to thank THOSE WHO PRAY TWICE.....the choir, and all the guest musicians who sang with us. A special thank you to Steve Bullock, who added so much with his energetic playing.

Just a reminder to the core choir......sleeping in is no longer an option! Back to 8:15 a.m. rehearsals on Sunday morning, beginning November 16th.

Festival Choir.....stay tuned for updates. It will be time to practice for Christmas very soon.

It's wonderful to be back and see everybody. Love to all - Mary Been 

Join us as we prepare for Advent by making Anglican prayer beads. On Wednesday, November 19 at 5:00 p.m. we will gather in the Fellowship Hall to make Anglican Prayer beads for Advent (a blue bead theme). Bring a sandwich for your dinner and join Julie Mankowsky and Karen Safstrom as we make prayer beads to pray our way through the season of Advent. Our goal is that we each make a set for ourselves and a second to share with another member of our community. For questions or more information contact Karen Safstrom. (karen.safstrom@gmail.com).   

Parents of children in 6th grade and up are encouraged to discuss this important ministry with their youngsters. Adults are welcome too. A training session will be held on November 23rd after the 10:00 service. 

We will also be starting up the Acolyte-in-Training program again this year.  In-Training acolytes process down the aisle with the senior acolytes and observe and listen during worship. The goal is to get current 4th and 5th graders to start thinking about whether they might want to serve as an acolyte when they reach 6th grade.  A sign-up sheet will be placed in the Narthex.  For more information, please contact Acolyte Coordinator, Brion Keagle (bpkeagle@gmail.com) or 978-928-5297. 

Annual Heifer Living Gift Market on the weekend of December 6th/7th following all worship services with live animals after the 10 a.m. service. Offered by Heifer Project, Rutland, MA. Take this opportunity to 'purchase' animals like pigs, chickens, or goat as a great alternative to commercial gifts. Give a gift that keeps on giving!

Church Mouse Mini Fair on the weekend of December 13/14 following all worship services there will be crafts and baked goods for sale.  A great opportunity for last minute gifts and baked goods for the holiday.

A Living Nativity will be held at Mesa Farm in Rutland on December 13th and 14th, 2014. Two performances will be held each evening; at 4:00 and 5:30 PM. The hour long shows will consist of carol singing and a narration and re-enactment of the nativity story in a barn with live animals. There will be no charge although attendees are requested to bring a plate of cookies to share.  Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided. The Saturday performances will have sign language interpretation.

Mesa Farm is at 67 Muschopauge Road in Rutland.  Directions and more info can be found at www.mesafarmrutland.com

For more information call  508-886-6898. 

NuDay Syria... there is a vital need for blankets for the NuDay Syria Refugees as their population swells to epic proportions and people are cold! They may be brought to the church and placed in the narthex.  Many Thanks.

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.

... is this Wednesday, November 12th. Finger desserts are always needed and much appreciated. Please drop them off at the church before 5:00 p.m. Thanks! 

Blue Jean Sunday, November 16th after 10:00 a.m. service Wear your BLUE JEANS, bring your rakes, tarps and blowers to remove the leaves and make our property look great! With many hands it should be done in an hour or so.

Douglas Rayworth, Property Manager 

The St. Francis Christmas Pageant will be held at the 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24th. We are hoping to have as many children as possible participate. Lisa Cherrier and Kim Vuona will lead rehearsals on Sundays after the 10:00 a.m. service starting November 30th. 

Save the date... An Advent Quiet Day will be held at St. Francis on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks. 

Servers this Weekend:

Saturday, Nov 15 - 5:00 p.m. Ushers: Sarah Anderson and Jay Carlo

LEMs: Robin Carlo and Ann Tripp 

St. Francis Webpage 

Sermon Archives 

70 Highland Street, Holden, MA 01520

Office Phone: 508-829-3344  

Email: stfran@verizon.net  

Web page: www.stfrancisholden.org

Worship Schedule

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