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All our Lent and Easter Programs
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New For Lent This Year
Daily Scripture Readings And Reflections
This year we have a special gift for us all-a Lenten Devotional Guide, written by members of our own congregation and clergy!
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Printed booklets also available in church. 
Your March Bellringer
Lenten Message from Paula+
Plus photos from Valentine's day cookie-making; pancake Sunday,
and our full program for Lent. 
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(photo - blessing the labyrinth - gift from our young people!) 
St Francis Choir - Evensong
Sunday, March 19, 4:00pm 
This beautiful evening service will be created around Psalms and canticles, prayers, hymns, and choruses from Handel's Messiah. Many people are not nearly as familiar with the second and third parts of Messiah as they are with the first part (Christmas). Parts Two and Three tell the story of the life and death of Jesus, and the birth and growth of the church. We will share eight choruses and several solos, accompanied by a string quartet. We hope you will invite your friends and join us for what Click here for flyer... 
Organ Fundraising Campaign
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At our Annual Meeting in January, we launched a campaign to raise funds to repair and upgrade our 50 year old church organ. The repair and upgrade of the organ is about $150,000. So far we have received $41,895 in donations and $12,390 in commitments for a total of $54,285. We are on our way! If you have already designated a donation,
THANK YOU.
Your generous gift will help us continue being worthy stewards of our musical heritage! Please make checks payable to St Francis Church, with Church Organ Fund in the memo line, and drop in the collection plate, or with Mary in the church office, or mail to Elaine Mistele, St Francis Church, 2200 via Rosa, PVE, CA 90274.
Or just scan the QR code to donate easily and securely online via credit card. Many thanks. 
Confirmation at St Francis
May 21, 2017 - Adults And Teens
Bishop Diane will be here to celebrate Eucharist with us, preach and administer the sacrament of Confirmation at 10am. Confirmation is a public renewal of a commitment to Jesus Christ.
Confirmation Orientation for teens and their parents - Sun, March 5, 11:30am
led by Mo. Paula . Please bring your calendars so we can schedule sessions.
Adult Confirmation - meeting dates/time to be decided. Please contact Paula+ for details.
'Reception' into the episcopal church
(adults who have been confirmed in another denomination)
If you received the sacrament of confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church or Lutheran Church, on May 21, you can be "received" into the Episcopal Church by the bishop. Those who want to be received into our church will participate in two preparation sessions.  Another opportunity for renewal of your faith is the "reaffirmation of baptismal vows."
Please contact Paula+ if you have any questions or would like to register for any of the above.
Designs for Dining Thank you and Silent Auction Items Still Available!
St.Francis Outreach Scholarship Committee (SFOSF) thanks everyone in the parish who helped in any way make our fundraiser a success.  We couldn't have done it without you!
We still have a few silent auction items up for bidding - if you are interested please email Mary Deley or call at   424-212-9958.   All proceeds go directly to the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund supporting our wonderful scholarship students!!!
Items include:
1. 7 nights accommodation at Lake Tahoe  
2. Lazy Susan - silver plate  
3. Entertainment basket with DVD's
4. Eye exam  
**Congratulations to Lisa Jester who was the lucky winner of the Chef Robert Bell raffle drawing!  Chef Bell will create a multiple course dinner including appetizers, several gourmet main dishes and dessert for up to 12 people!  What a fantastic prize!
Coming Up!
Undie Sunday Next Week - Sunday March 12!
P lease donate socks and underwear (men's and women's) for our Ministry for the Homeless at St Luke's. We take it for granted that we have clean underwear each morning - many are not so lucky. Pick up a pack when you are out shopping, or order a low-cost pack online and bring them on Sunday. Thank you!
VBS: Be a part of God's Heroes! 
Sunday, March 19 after 10am service
I am looking for 10-15 adults/college youth to help lead in various capacities before, during and after our week-long VBS that will happen from JUNE 26-JUNE 30 in the mornings.

We need to meet in MARCH to begin the planning of this worthwhile ministry to our children and our neighbors.   Please come to the library for a brief meeting to get the creative juices flowing!
If you cannot make it on that day, but are interested in volunteering, let Kate Buchen know.

Sermons and Bulletins
Worship Bulletins online.
Sermons Online Archive
Hank Gatlin -  Last Sunday after the Epiphany
note - sermon recordings may be preceded by the reading of the Gospel for that week.

Episcopal News Magazine Lent 2017 - Lenten Journeys for Justice; Process on track for coadjutor transition, July 8 consecration; Diocese awarded grant to address high obesity rates; Thistle Farm founder Becca Stevens puts emphasis on healing at ECW conference; plus women's issues and immigration/sanctuary. 

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.
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silentauctionSilent Auction Items Still Available!
Everyone enjoyed Designs for Dining, and many of you took home some great items from the silent auction.  We still have a few items that are up for bidding - if you are interested please email Mary Deley or call at  424-212-9958 .  All proceeds go directly to the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund supporting our wonderful scholarship students!!!

1.  Tahoe trip - Seven days and nights accommodation - studio or 1-bedroom luxury resort condominiums in 11-acre complex - Ridge Point, Ridge Tahoe, Ridge Crest and Ridge View - panoramic views overlooking breathtaking Carson Valley. Complimentary health club, indoor sports complex, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, spa pools, restaurant, deli, market, full service spa all on-site. Complimentary shuttle service to Lake Tahoe and casino nightlife.
Upgrades to 2 bedrooms/6 guests may be available with a surcharge. Airfare not included.  Minimum bid $1,045.  
 
2. Lazy Susan - Large, silver plate lazy Susan with removable decorative glass bowls - great for entertaining!  Value $100 - minimum bid $50.
 
3.  Entertainment basket with DVD's.-  12 DVDs representing Paramount Pictures best sellers, all together in basket for easy storage:  Value $150  - asking $75.
 
4.  Eye exam - Complete eye exam with Dr. Martin Guevara in Hermosa Beach.  Value $88 - asking $40.
 
**Congratulations to Lisa Jester who was the lucky winner of the Chef Robert Bell raffle drawing!  Chef Bell will create a multiple course dinner including appetizers, several gourmet main dishes and dessert for up to 12 people!  What a fantastic prize!