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Memorial Service for Russ Peck 
This Saturday, September 24, 2:00pm
Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Children and Family Eucharist
This Sunday, September 25, 10:00am
Join us this week for the 10:00 service where we will welcome families and children (1st grade and up) to be in the service the entire hour. The children will sit with Sunday School Teachers Lauren Sherry and Bobbette Hamilton in the front pews during the first part.  Please find them there before the service.  The service will include simplified language and catchy songs that may enable all of us to participate on a different level. We also hope to have youth help with the gospel reading. Come check it out!
"Episcopal 102" 
Also this Sunday September 25 after both services
(9:15 am, 11:30 am), Board Room
Please join Mo. Paula and Rev. Peter as we seek to understand together what it means to worship as Episcopalians. We will explore the "back of the book," the part of our Book of Common Prayer that contains the Catechism and the historical documents. Bring your coffee and snacks from Coffee Hour, your questions and your inquiring minds! We will explore together how to use our Prayer Book to deepen in our faith.
Next Sunday! October 1st and 2nd.
Celebrate St Francis!
"Blessing Of The Animals" - Saturday October 1, 4:30pm
In the spirit of our patron, St Francis, in the St Francis garden of the church. Bring your pets for a blessing!
 
"St Francis Day" - Sunday, October 2
Our patronal feast day - with Italian pastries after both services!
Next Taizé Service Of Healing And Wholeness
Tuesday, September 27, 7:00pm
Join us again for our Taizé service of healing
This Taizé service, filled with music and candlelight, also provides the option for intercessory prayer with a Prayer team leader. We pray that the time will be a healing comfort for whatever you face or hold in your heart.
Would you like to be on our special reminder list for this service? We send an email out a week ahead of our Taizé services. If you would like to be on the list, please sign the clipboard at the reception, or email Jeannie Cobb.
Ministry Fair Thank You!
Thank you to all who helped make this past Sunday's Ministry Fair a huge success; those who set up and prepared the great ministry tables, those who arranged for all of the great food, cotton candy, popcorn, games, bouncy house, the balloon lady, and most of all thank you to all who came and participated and talked about the many ministries of St. Francis!
Thank you thank you thank you!
Win a Painting by Mo. Paula!
Raffle - tickets are limited - don't miss out! 
Mother Paula has painted another one of her masterpieces for our St. Francis Art and Wine night.  It is entitled "Time for Grapes."  She has graciously donated the painting to be used in a raffle.  The tickets are one for $20 or three for $50.  There will only be 100 tickets sold.  Consider buying a ticket (or three!).  Tickets will be sold after both services, and the night of the event.  You will be helping to raise funds for the church, and you might just be the lucky winner.  The drawing will take place on the night of the event. 
You don't have to be present to win.  Good luck and have fun!
Bring your pocket-book to church this Sunday and grab your tickets before they go! 
Thank you letter from Mo. Paula
Support Scholarship Outreach! Via Ralphs Community Program
It's time to renew or sign up for Ralphs community contribution program, so that a portion of your grocery purchases will go towards the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund (SFOSF). All parishioners registered for the program need to renew their enrollment by visiting www.ralphs.com, (Community Contributions), or by phone at 1- (800) 443-4438 Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:00 pm. Quote Non-Profit Organization number (NPO) for SFOSF- 84585. If you are not registered, and you would like to help the SFOSF via Ralphs (it costs you nothing!), you can register either on the Ralphs website, or by phone as above. Need help? Please contact Cheryl Gutierrez or Janet Laudeman (310) 316-7493.
Coming Up!
artwineArt and Wine-Save the Date! Art and Wine October 8 - 6-9pm
Saturday, October 8 from 6:00-9:00pm
Back by popular demand! Put the date on the calendar and invite a friend or three. The more the merrier! There will be delicious food, festive music, art, wine, beer, plenty of non-alcoholic drinks, and fellowship. This is a fundraiser for St. Francis. Besides bringing guests, let us know if you would like to help in anyway. We could always use fun and exciting silent auction items. This year we will also be having a mystery wine grab. We could use lots of donated wine (or money to buy), bottles from $10 and up. For questions or to help, please email Jennifer and Alex Sams or call 310-375-2962.
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A Movie Night Under the Stars
Featuring Mrs. Doubtfire Saturday, October 1, 5:00pm
Bishop Jon and Mary Bruno's home, 3435 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena 
All proceeds support the Hands in Healing/Educate For Hope program for the education of Christian youth in the diocese of Jerusalem.
Casual dress, food, drinks and lots of laughter. Seating is limited, so reserve your space today with a tax-deductible donation of $50 per ticket. Tickets & payment to be handled at the door. For reservations (requested), email to frank.ramirez3r@gmail.com.
If you aren't able to attend, please consider a donation.
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Wrap-Up Meeting for the Antique Show
Sunday October 9, 11:30am, Library
Sermons and Bulletins
Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy?
Email Mo. Paula, 310-375 4617 x223
Email Rev. Peter, 310-375 4617 x225.  
 
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!
10am coffee hour- bring your favorite snacks!
Many thanks to the Friars (men's group), for sponsoring coffee hour for this year-but they'd still love some help with taking a plate home and bringing it back the following week with goodies to share! Thank you!

Electronic Giving at St. Francis
Give by checking account, credit or debit card.
Prioritize your finances, helping you give to God's mission first.
Help you manage your giving, and access your giving account at your convenience.
Questions about our electronic giving?
Email Elaine Mistele. Or call her at the church office at 310 375 4617.
Moved? Changed your Name?
New email or phone #?
Please send new details to the Mary in the office at 310 375-4617.