This Sunday Anglican & Episcopal Spiritual Writers
John Donne 
Board Room After Both Worship Services
Peter Marshall introduces us to this famous metaphysical poet and later in life, Anglican priest.
Don't think a 16th century poet is relevant to you?
Think again... 
Love God This Lent!   
This 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. 
Vacation Bible School: Be a part of God's Heroes! 
Also This 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.

Lenten Quiet Day
Next Tuesday March 21, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm,
Board Room and Church Grounds
Please join us for our annual Lenten Quiet Day led by Spiritual Director, Linda Schultz. Linda will lead us in a morning of teaching and reflection on Healing and Forgiveness.
Linda is a gifted, creative and engaging, retreat leader. We look forward to this experience together! This event is generously sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
of St. Francis Church. All women and men are welcome! 
Lenten Supper Series - Week 3
Wednesday March 15 
supper at 6pm ($7pp/$18 per family), program 7pm. 
The Rev. Cannon Bob Cornner Presents:
Demons & Devils Along the Way 
How can we understand the stories of Jesus casting out demons and his temptations in the wilderness as Christians who claim Scripture, Tradition, and Reason as our sources of authority? Do we have to leave our minds at the door to be followers of Jesus?
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! 
Save Our Musical Heritage!
Support Our O
rgan 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.  
Confirmation at St Francis
May 21, 2017
Confirmation for Adults And Teen, plus 'Reception' into the Episcopal Church.
Teen session this Sunday - March 19, 11:30am Youth Room. 
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. 
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 

Coming Up!
Sermons and Bulletins
Worship Bulletins online.
Sermons Online Archive
The Rev. Peter Huang
2nd Sunday in Lent
note - sermon recordings are usually preceded by the reading of the Gospel for that week.
Episcopal News Weekly

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.

Continued... 
ConfirmConfirmation 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.
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.
 
**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!