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Thank you letter from Mo. Paula
Children and Youth Spaces
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'Get Connected Sunday' & Ministry Fair 
This Sunday, September 18 - after 10am worship
We will be kicking off our new program year with a brand new event, including a ministry fair, blessing of the new Nursery, Sunday School and Youth Space, and of course, no St Francis event is complete without plenty of food and fun!
And for the kids - bounce house, cotton candy, balloon lady -
they will not want you to miss this!
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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!
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Fauré's Requiem - Singers Invited!
Sunday, November 6 at 4:00pm
Singers invited NOW to join a presentation of Faure's Requiem.
On Sunday, November 6 at 4:00pm, the St Francis Choir will offer an All Saints Evensong featuring the beautiful Requiem by Gabriel Faur
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Any singers who would like to participate may come rehearse with the choir from 7:15-8:00pm on Thursday evenings beginning this week. (
There will also be an orchestra rehearsal on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00am-12:00pm.) We are particularly in need of lower voices (alto and bass), but will welcome all!
Contact Jeannie Cobb with any questions, and to let her know you're coming. 310 375-4617,
Ext 228.
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Candidates Announced!
for Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee
of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
The candidates are the Rev. Paul Fromberg, rector of St. Gregory of Nyssa, San Francisco; the Rev. Rachel Nyback, rector of St. Cross, Hermosa Beach, Calif.; the Rev. Anna Olson, rector of St. Mary's, (Mariposa Avenue) Los Angeles; the Rt. Rev. Pierre Whalon, bishop of the Paris-based Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe; and the Rev. Mauricio Wilson, rector of St. Paul's, Oakland, Calif.
Check out the full details here...
Meet the candidates in regional gatherings in early October.
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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.
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Memorial Service for Russ Peck
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.
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Saturday September 24 from 2:00-4:00pm
at the home of Bishop Jon and Mary Bruno in Pasadena
You cordially are invited to the Annual Bishop's Garden Party, which has been celebrating and supporting our Diocese's seminarians since 1914. All quilt sale and show proceeds will go to the "Seminarian Scholarship Fund." Tickets are $35 and reservations and additional information on the event and venue address may be obtained by contacting Diocesan ECW contact Donna Keller (951-545-4218)
. Please join us, as we meet and greet our future diocesan clergy!
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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.
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Children and Family Eucharist
Sunday, September 25, 10:00am
On September 25 at the 10:00 service we will welcome families and children (1st grade and up) to be in the service the entire hour. 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!
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Save The Dates
"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!
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 Art and Wine-Save the Date! 
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.
Click here for your flyer...
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Wrap-Up Meeting for the Antique Show
Sunday October 9, 11:30am, Library
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Sermons and Bulletins
Need a prayer, or to talk with the clergy?
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!
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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.
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Moved? Changed your Name?
Please send new details to the Mary in the office at 310 375-4617.
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