What's Happening! Readings for Oct 27 Trouble viewing email? Open as Webpage.

Fourth Sunday Family Service Children come to the Altar at Holy Communion, and enjoy special family treats at coffee hour.

The Story Continues - Meeting The Episcopal Church Again For The First Time: A Big Tent In A Changing World – part “b” led by Paula and Jude. This Sunday – October 27, After both services, Board Room Thank you for such a dynamic dialogue in our first class. There is more to talk about! Let us dig a little deeper into who we are, and what witness we can be in this changing world.

Scholarship Outreach Breast Cancer Awareness Soap Sale This Sunday, October 27 after both services St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund annual Breast Cancer Awareness Soap Sale. Think of fall and winter hostess or teacher thank you. Also available are free 2020 calendars with breast cancer tips and reminders—and pink pens! Pick one up for yourself or someone you love. Every 15 seconds a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the world. Survival rate is over 90% in cases of early detection. Doing the self-exam will only take 10 minutes. All women should do the self-exam every month and get a mammogram once a year if they are over 40.

Remember Your Loved Ones All Saints Day, November 3 On this day we remember our loved ones who have died. Please submit to Paula+ the names of any member of your family who has died since All Saints Day 2018 - by 5 p.m. Monday, October 28. Their names will be read out loud at both services. May God’s strength and peace be with us as we remember parishioners and family members who surround us in the communion of saints those we shall always love but see no longer.

Help Wanted??? Yes, as an acolyte, chalice bearer, greeter, usher, etc.! We have fabulous, dedicated parishioners who have been serving, some in various positions for years but we need some new blood! Please pray about volunteering to help on a Sunday morning. Call, email or just walk up to Paula+ and volunteer! Joy, fulfillment and training are all a part of the package!

Other News, and Coming Up!

Habitat For Humanity - Donate a Brick! By Saturday, November 2 To fund the day, we are pledged to donate $2,500 to Habitat for Humanity. To help fund-raise, the St. Francis community will present the family that will live in the house with an artistic "brick wall", each brick of which will hold the name of a donor. Bricks cost $50 ea. Please make checks payable to “St. Francis Church” with Habitat for Humanity in the memo section. Questions? Email or call Mike Spalding 310-897-3097.

Welcome Conversation! Sunday November 3, 9:15-9:30 am, Paula+'s Office; 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Board Room If you have recently started coming to St. Francis (or are even just considering the possibility), please come by for this informal conversation over coffee, so we can answer any questions you have about St. Francis, and also share with you ways to feel more connected to what God is doing in and through this community.

All Saints Evensong Service Sunday, November 3, 4:00 p.m. Come let your heart soar with the beautiful liturgy of the Evensong service, and the beautiful music of Morten Lauridsen's Lux aeterna. Our choir will be joined by our super singers and a small instrumental ensemble to play along with our organ (under the operation of our new organist, David Knight). Lux aeterna, written in 1997 on the death of Lauridsen's mother, uses five texts about light to celebrate the love that surrounds us in this life and the next. Invite your friends!

Live Well — Do Well — Age Well - Three Sessions Remain November 7, 14, 21; 10:30 a.m. - noon. Free! Healthy snacks will be provided!  Sponsored by The National Council on Aging. You and your friends are invited to the Sage’s Speaker Series “ Aging Mastery Program...Navigating Longer Lives.” Central to the Aging Mastery philosophy is the belief that modest lifestyle changes can produce big results, and that people can be empowered to cultivate health and longevity. Participants will set goals for positive actions in many aspects of their lives, such as exercise, nutrition, finances, advance care planning, community engagement, healthy relationships, and sleep. Please sign up in the church office. Questions? Contact Hank Gatlin. You can read more about the program here and here. Or click here for a short video.

Military Outreach Packing Date—Sunday, November 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., board room. Pizza, fruit and cookies served. Children welcome ! Collection for care packages for our troops is starting now! Click here for items to donate. Please bring them to church any time between now and the packing date. Thank you for remembering our Troops! Questions? Susie Zimmerman, 310 316 5941

Ongoing Spiritual Groups Meditation Group - Thursday Mornings, 9:30—10:30 a.m. in the main sanctuary. No charge. Come and sit quietly with God for half an hour—however you choose to do that—followed by half an hour of bite-sized Bible Study and great conversation. All are welcome! No experience necessary! Drop-in when you can! Yoga - Monday and Wednesday mornings 9-10:30am. All Levels Hatha (open to the public, free will offering). Contact Jill Lynch for more info.

Sunday Worship Bulletins - download your bulletin to your phone or tablet and help us save the planet! Sermons Online Archive The Rev. Canon Melissa McCarthy Readings for October 20 Episcopal News Weekly Email Paula+, 310-375 4617 x223 Email Rev. Jude, 310-375 4617 x225. You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!

Support Our Ministries 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? 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 Mary in the office at 310 375-4617.