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Undie Sunday This Week - 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!
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Also This Sunday Anglican & Episcopal Spiritual Writers
Evelyn Underhill
Board Room After Both Worship Services
Paula+ introduces us to one of the the most widely read writers on Christian mysticism in the first half of the 20th century. No other book of its type - until the appearance in 1946 of Aldous Huxley's The Perennial Philosophy - met with success to match that of her best-known work, Mysticism, published in 1911.
Find out how her words and thoughts can grow your spiritual life today.
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Lenten Supper Series - Week 2
Wednesday March 15
supper at 6pm ($7pp/$18 per family), program 7pm.
The Rev. Cannon Bob Cornner Presents:
"Behold the Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sin of the World"
What is the sin that the Lamb takes away from us? How does the loss of that sin change the effectiveness of our Human Operating System? We will be looking at the ways that our loss of this sin is impacting us on a daily basis.
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Looking for a Service Opportunity for Lent?
We've Got You Covered!
You can help serve the breakfast, or help 'behind the scenes' sorting clothes or whatever else needs doing. Our young people will be hard at work there as well, and the night before hard-boiling eggs for the breakfast! There are always so many smiles on the faces of both those serving and being served!
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Love God This Lent!
Next Sunday March 19th, 4pm - Evensong
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 will be a meaningful part of our Lenten journey.
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Don't Miss Anything!
Check Out Your Lent and Easter Program
Click here to download your calendar and details.
Errata - The Rev. Cannon Bob Cornner is the presenter for all 4 Lenten Supper Series meetings, and the cost of supper is $7 per person/$18 per family - still an unbeatable deal for a lovingly prepared meal by our very own St Francis Friars!
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Keep Your Hearts Lifted With Music! 
Support Our Organ Fundraising Campaign
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 in hand $48,351.80 (58 families) and $14,950.00 promised (13 families) for a total of $63,301. If you have already designated a donation, THANK YOU!
Your generous gift will help us continue being worthy stewards of our musical heritage!
We will also send you a personal note of thanks, and a receipt for your tax deduction.
Donate by paper check or click the Donate button to give with a credit card or E-check via our online, secure system.
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.
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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!
Click here to download your copy...
Printed booklets also available in church.
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Confirmation at St Francis
May 21, 2017
Confirmation for Adults And Teen, plus 'Reception' into the Episcopal Church.
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.
Contact Paula+ for questions or more information.
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Designs for Dining Silent Auction Items Still Available!
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
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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.
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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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 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.
- Teen sessions for Confirmation will be held on March 19, April 2 and April 30 from 11:30am to 1pm in the Library. There will be a Confirmation retreat for the teens on May 7 from 4-7.
- Adult Confirmation or reception into the Episcopal Church or reaffirmation of one's baptismal vows-please contact Paula+ for more information.
Please contact Paula+ if you have any questions.
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Silent 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.
**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!
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