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Happy Chinese New Year 2017 Year of the Rooster! 
Chinese New Year Auction and Fundraiser
Saturday, February 4, 2016 St. Francis Parish Hall
6:30 - 8:30pm
- Wine, Food and Fun
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White Elephant Auction
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Come and Experience the Lion Dancers
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Sacred Conversations 
Sunday February 19, Board Room, After Both Services
Are you a good listener?
How does one seek to understand another person? What are the ingredients of sacred conversations? Rev. Peter will teach this adult education class on the art of sacred conversations.
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Your February Bellringer 
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New Vestry members and representatives to Diocesan Convention
First of all a thank you: At our Annual Meeting held on January 29, 2017 we said thank you to outgoing Vestry members Laurie Anderson, Ginger Bredesen, Dick Cantine and Terri Tsuchida.
We welcome the new Vestry members voted in and look forward to working with the unique gifts and talents that each has to offer: Kelly Lynch, Amanda MacLennan, Darryl Tillman and Tina van der Velden.
Congratulations to the delegates and alternates to the 2017 Diocesan Convention. Given our voting history they were voted in by acclamation. Hank and Suzanne Gatlin will be our delegates along with John Henebry who will be the Vestry delegate. Our alternates are Albert and Susie Zimmerman and Scott Crowell.
Click here to view the Annual Report, including details of our Organ Capital Fundraising Campaign.
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Memory Boosters Workshops
Only One Workshop Left: Next Thursday February 9
10:30am-Noon, Board Room
Feb 9: Memory boot camp: Cognitive fitness training for the aging brain
Memory Boot Camp is a cognitive fitness regimen that intends to make you sweat - your brain that is. Attendees can expect to exercise multiple regions of the cerebral cortex for a full brain workout. Like the old adage goes, no pain - no brain."
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The Different Ways Christians and Jews Read Prophets
Dawn's annual Interfaith Bible Lecture
Sunday February 12, 7:30pm Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd
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Some portions of the Hebrew Bible are read similarly by Christians and Jews while others are viewed completely differently, and the books of the prophets are perhaps the most divergent of all. This difference is not often presented and analyzed, so it will be a very special informative evening when two respected Biblical scholars and teachers will do so. Bob Rothman will moderate the discussion as Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher, Loyola Marymount University, and Prof. Marvin Sweeney, Claremont School of Theology, both of whom are widely published and lecture internationally, will make this a memorable evening of Biblical insight. There is no charge for the 90 minute program. For any questions call
(310) 833-7008
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The Designs for Dining 
St Francis Scholarship Outreach Fundraiser - Friday February 24
NEW this year - 5:30 - 7:30pm - social with music and food.
Besides our regular event that features 20 table designs, speakers, boutique, and silent auction opportunities, we have added an entertaining evening segment with live jazz provided by the O.F.P.J. Trio, wine & craft beer tastings, and hearty appetizers provided by Chef Robert Bell of Mama Terano. This is the last Friday before Ash Wednesday so the timing is perfect for a night out.
All speakers and refreshments are included in the ticket price. Please consider attending on Feb. 24 to help us continue helping students in need with their college education costs. The University of California has just announced they are raising tuition this fall after a 6 year break.
Invitations were not mailed to the parish, to save postage costs. If you would like one, pick one up in the church office, or call the office, (310) 375-4617 to have one mailed to you. The invitation has a reply card, which you can also send or drop off in the office.
Click here for your flyer...
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Donate your "Treasures" to the SFOSF
Designs for Dining Silent Auction! Donations due by Friday, Feb 10
Do you have lovely party platters taking up space in your cupboards? Did you pick up the latest kitchen gadget and it is still sitting in the box? Or, did you receive gift cards to restaurants or local service vendors that will go unused? Well, you can donate your items to the Designs for Dining Silent Auction! We are looking for entertainment related items and gift certificates to include in our Silent Auction benefiting the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund. Donations should be in good condition suitable for auction.
We will provide you with a receipt for tax purposes. Please email or call Mary Deley
424/212-9958
- thank you for your support!
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Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Diocesan Annual Meeting
Becca Stevens of Thistle Farms will keynote
Friday and Saturday February 24 & 25, All Saints Church, Pasadena.
Friday evening's speakers will be the National ECW president and the Diocesan Girls Friendly president. On Saturday, the keynote speaker is the Rev. Becca Stevens, founder and president of Thistle Farms. This organization is run by and for survivors of human trafficking and prostitution. There is a registration fee. Click here for full details...
A car pool is forming or contact Anna Eakins at 310-297-0701.
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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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