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Jazz Vespers
Sunday, September 11 - 4pm
Every second Sunday of the month at 4:00 we gather for Jazz Vespers.
The Vespers service is a traditional service dating from the 3rd century, and Jazz is the musical language we use.
The service lasts just under an hour and an informal time of fellowship follows on the patio.
Free-will offering, but no admission charge.
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Good News - No Road Closures this Sunday
The City of Torrance has cancelled the road closures which were due to start at 5 a.m. on Sunday, September 11th.
Road closures were planned due to the LA Triathlon, but were lifted upon cancellation of the event.
Therefore all roads will remain open and no traffic impacts are expected.
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'Get Connected Sunday' & Ministry Fair 
Next 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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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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Sunday School Begins This Sunday at 9:55am
Find us in our new rooms on the Parish Hall Stage!
The new rooms will be formally blessed at Get Connected Sunday the following week - September 18th. They are truly beautiful!
Questions about Sunday School, including registration details for the new session, contact
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Teens - Kick-off This Sunday
CRASH! (6th-8th grades) & eMERGE (9th-12th grades)
Meet at 4:00pm in the lower parking lot for games, conversation and supper.
We'll finish at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall.
For information about our programs for teens contact Jeannie Cobb.
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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) 442-4438 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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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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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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