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Welcome Conversation 
Sunday October 16, after both services 9:15 am, 11:30 am, Board Room
If you have recently started coming to St. Francis and would like to know more about our church, please come to our Welcome Conversation. We'd love to get to know you, answer any questions you have about St. Francis Church and also share with you ways to feel more connect to what God is doing in and through this community. Come by and have a conversation with our clergy staff and ministry leaders!
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Come To A Fun Meeting - Scholarship Outreach Fund
Tomorrow - Friday, October 14, at 10:00 am
Join the group in the Boardroom for our kickoff meeting for our annual Designs for Dining fundraiser (
Friday, February 24 2017). We always welcome new friends and ideas to make the event exciting and new each year.
There are many ways to help. You might want to try your hand at designing a table? Contact: Ann Cullen
or (424)224-7007.
More information? Cheryl Gutierrez, (310) 791-7038, or Robin Pano, (310) 779-0486,
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Art & Wine Thank You!
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Paula with lucky winner
of painting raffle
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$11,000 Raised!
Thank you so much to everyone who had something to do with the St. Francis Art and Wine event. What a magical evening it was. We had close to 150 parishioners and friends coming together for fun, fellowship, art, food, drinks, and fundraising. It was amazing to see all the smiles on people's faces. Everyone had such a good time, and many people ran into old friends that they hadn't seen in awhile. It was truly like one big family. A big thank you to those who bought a ticket, brought a friend, donated money, wine, or silent auction items. Thanks to those who worked on the invite, decorated the parish hall, worked in the kitchen, helped with the auction and raffle, set up, cooked, cleaned, and painted magnificent art. What an amazing parish we have when we all come together. It looks like the event brought in close to $11,000 for the church, after all receipts have been turned in. You all are awesome!
Jennifer and Alex Sams
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Stewardship Drive 2016 - 2017
Stewardship Panel
Next Sunday October 23, after both services 9:15 am, 11:30 am, Board Room
Come with your questions about stewardship and how to involve your "time, talents, and treasures" at St. Francis. Our Rector, Mo. Paula, will be joined by Dick Briggs (member of our Vestry and of the Stewardship Committee) and Fred Henry (our parish Treasurer) on a panel to talk about stewardship and how our pledges support the ministry of our church.
Sunday November 13 Consecration Sunday
bring your pledge card to church for "Consecration Sunday",
when we offer them to God.
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Check Out the Candidates for our new Bishop
Last weekend our diocese's six candidates for Bishop Coadjutor took part in four candidate forums.
Please keep our Diocese, our candidates, and all we serve in the world in your prayers!
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Message of thanks from Bishop J. Jon Bruno
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Jesus Amidst the Many Mosques:
Christian Witness, Muslim Contexts
Sat, October 22, 9:00am - 2:00am
A one-day conference designed
to further faithful reflection on the global encounter of Christians and Muslims in these challenging times.
Bringing together internationally known scholars and religious leaders from Christianity and Islam.
Free of charge -
Click here for more details, and to register now.
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Bridging the Political Divide
A Church Next video class with Parker Palmer
Sunday October 30, after both services 9:15 am, 11:30 am, Board Room
Do you find it hard to talk to people about the upcoming elections (or anything about politics)? How do we as Christians engage in insightful and enlightening conversations with those whom we disagree? Parker Palmer through this Church Next class will help us explore how to bridge the political divide to find common ground and be agents of change in our challenging political landscape. Please join us for this class.
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Sages (Older Adult Ministry)
Come To Lunch! - Tuesday Nov. 15, 11:30 - 1:30pm
You are warmly invited to lunch, plus an informative presentation from our Episcopal Relief & Development Regional Representative, Richard Hoff, who will be the featured speaker, together with Deacon The Rev. Lisa Jacoby, who will be talking about Ghana. Even if you are not one our St Francis Sages, all are most welcome. Please RSVP for lunch to Hank Gatlin.
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Save the Date for Remembrance
and Music
Sunday, November 6, 4:00pm
Celebrate All Saints Day--a day we remember those who have "graduated" into the next life. Our choir will lead an All Saints Evensong which will feature the beautiful Requiem By Gabriel Fauré. The service will be filled with beautiful music led by an orchestra put together for just this occasion. We hope you will plan to join us and invite your friends and neighbors.
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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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