We seek to be instruments of God's peace,
bearing witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ for all people.
St. Francis Church St. Francis Episcopal Church ~ Holden, Massachusetts
Official Call to Annual Meeting
Notice is hereby given for the Call to Annual Meeting of St. Francis Episcopal Church, Holden, Massachusetts, to be held in the church on Sunday, January 25, 2015 immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service.

     

We will meet to:

  1. Receive reports from the Rector, Wardens, Treasurer and Parish Ministries.

  2. Elect Vestry Members and Delegates to the Annual Diocesan Convention.

  3. Transact such other business as may legally come before Annual Meeting.

     

                                                                                             Clerk of the Vestry, Dawn Rooke 

Nominations for Annual Meeting

2015 Leadership Nominations

SENIOR WARDEN                                                      Beverly Giarusso

JUNIOR WARDEN                                                      Brian Gemborys

CLERK                                                                          Dawn Rooke

TREASURER                                                                Roz Glanville

VESTRY:  3 three-year terms                                   Lucy Nowak, Luanne Westerling, David Williams

DIOCESAN CONVENTION DELEGATES:                  Beverly Giarusso, Dick Delorme, Dawn Rooke

DIOCESAN CONVENTION ALTERNATES:                Brian Gemborys, Kathleen O'Connor
Click here for Leadership Officers and Members Bios   

Giving Envelopes

There are still a number of envelopes on the table in the narthex.  Please stop on your way out and pick yours up.  If you'd like a giving number and envelopes and don't find one, please sign up on the sheet and check back the following week.  If you have any questions please call the church office at 508-829-3344.   Thanks!

Youth

Souper Bowl of Caring will take place following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, February 1st.  The youth will be at the door to collect donations.  Please help the youth support our local food pantry by offering your donation as you leave worship.

 

Our Youth will be leading worship for the 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. services on Saturday, February 7th and Sunday, February 8th.  Please come and show your support for our youth.

Eucharist Instruction

Purpose: Recognizing that at Baptism, parents promise to "see that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life," (BCP p. 302) we want to provide resources and opportunities which support parents as they teach their children about the gift and mystery of Holy Communion and its connections with our daily lives.

 

To read more about this program please click here. 

Bement/Waterfield Educational Grants
Download application forms from the Diocesan website at: www.diocesewma.org - click on Parish & Clergy Resources - Grant Opportunities. Information is on the bulletin board in the hall.
Epiphany Home Blessings
The custom of blessing the home for the Feast of the Epiphany is found in many cultures.  In keeping with that tradition, during the season of Epiphany Pat and Karen will offer the opportunity for members of the St. Francis community to have their homes blessed using a short liturgy from the Episcopal tradition.  If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the church office to schedule a time for the clergy to visit your home for a blessing.
Seminar: Options in Senior Care

Sunday, February 8th at 11:00 a.m. - Christ Episcopal Church, 1089 Stafford Street, Rochdale.

Led by Dr. Jane Downing-Gariepy, Ph.D., Certified Senior Advisor, owner and operating manager of Home Instead of Tolland, CT.

 

Click here for more information.

Calendar
January 2015:
25 - Annual Meeting following the 10:00 a.m. service in the church
  
February 2015:
1 - Souper Bowl of Caring collection following the 10:00 a.m. service
      Teacher's Meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the library
6 - Vestry Retreat from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Clare House
7 - Vestry Retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
      Youth Led Service at 5:00 p.m.
8 - Youth Led Service at 10:00 a.m.
16 - Presidents' Day - office closed
17 - Shrove Tuesday Pancakes and Jambalaya from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
18 - Ash Wednesday Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes - 7:00 a.m., 4:30 & 7:00 p.m.

Weekly
Worship:  Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. | Sundays at 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. | Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Choir Rehearsals: Sundays at 8:15 a.m.
Church School: Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
Youth Group: Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Bell Choir Rehearsals: Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Monthly
Mission Committee: First Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Vestry: Second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Mustard Seed: Second Wednesday - Prep begins at noon.  Pick-up for delivery is at 5:00 p.m.
Holden Nursing Home Eucharist: Second Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Men's Ministry: Second Saturday at 7:00 a.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Third Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Dismas Farm Dinner: Fourth Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Useful Links
Feeding Ministry Schedules:  Mustard Seed  |  Dismas Farm

Church School Newsletters: Family Connections

Youth Group: Schedule

Sermon Archives: Sermons

Senior's Birthdays:  Birthday list

Calendar: Monthly calendar

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