There is hope in the air as we see the new growth of spring beginning and witness the increase in vaccines, but that is tempered by the call to be mindful, continue safe practice, and to remember all those lost to this pandemic. It is a see-saw time of carrying the “both/and” of joy and caution. I imagine that you are experiencing this in one way or another, and I know some of you are experiencing the “both/and” of hope and despair. For those of us living with more hope these days, we must remember and pray for those among us who are suffering, lonely, and fearful, and we must pray for all those we don’t know suffering the same. Reading your reflections in the Lenten Devotional Booklet is one of the things helping me to do that! Thank you to all who shared of themselves in their reflections and thank you to all who are praying along with their fellow parishioners. This is a community that prays!

See below for information on the second session of the Lenten Series. There are two videos this week, one on the arrest of Jesus and the other on the character and motives of Judas (!!) Please join us on Wednesday, even if it would be your first time. All are welcome to the sessions, having watched the videos or not!

God bless you on this see-saw Lenten journey, praying as we go for ourselves and others.

Blessings,

Jude+, 310-375 4617 x225, cell 310-701-5966.

We are still offering drive-through Holy Communion on Sunday mornings - the times are 11:30 to noon. Please RSVP to Jude+ either by text 310-701-5966 or email.

Join us on Zoom for Week 2 of the Lenten Series with two videos - “Who is Judas?” and “The Arrest of Jesus”

Each session is unique; you can join anytime; view videos if you can, but not required.

Jude+, 310-701-5966.

You can watch them any time from tomorrow, and then as often as you would like !!!

Meeting ID: 838 6573 1354

Passcode: 675214

The Vestry enjoyed a lovely retreat with The Rev. Bob Honeychurch yesterday evening where we gained even more insight into our role in the transition process. One of the early steps in the process is the formation of the Profile Committee. The Profile Committee is tasked with creating an electronic document that is a “biography” of the parish, our history, our current ministry, our hopes for the future and the qualities we desire in our new Rector are included in this important publication. Slightly later, a Search Committee is formed, this smaller committee will receive names of applicants from the Diocese and prayerfully discern which candidates are the best fit for the parish and present a short list of names to the vestry. These committees are composed of a broad cross section of parish members. If you are interested in serving on either of these committees, please contact me directly by 3/16, so your name can be added to the list of parishioners being considered for this holy work. Once we have the committees organized, we will be commissioning them at a Sunday service so they may begin their work carried on our prayers.

I will write to you often with updates as we move through the time of discernment.

Peace,

Holly

Senior Warden

This year, as we can't use our hands, we will use our hearts and souls to support this wonderful cause. Here is how you can donate if you would like to:

(Click the Donate button, not Register)

For more information on Habitat here are two links for your interest:

Sunday Morning Worship – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Worship bulletins are here.

Prayer for the evening - Monday, Wednesday and Friday Evenings, 7:00 p.m.

Livestreams are also saved to our Facebook page, so you can watch again at any time if you miss one. Plus our sermons are also available as separate audio recordings here.

Zoom groups -

We are here to do our best to help you with whatever you may need. We know circumstances are difficult for many at this time. For help of any kind, or just for a Zoom or Facetime or phone call, please email or call Jude+ at any time.

If you are in a position to do so, (only if - no guilt), you may also donate to Jude+'s Discretionary Fund to help those at St. Francis in financial need. Send checks to 2200 Via Rosa, PVE 90274, made out to St. Francis Church, with 'Associate Rector's Discretionary Fund' in the memo line. Thank you!

Email Jude+, 310-701-5966.

Use automatic bill pay for your pledge to St. Francis. You choose the payment frequency and date that works for you.

Look for Bill Pay or similar when you’ve logged in to online banking. Then add St. Francis as a new payee. You don’t need the church bank details - only the address and phone number: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274. 310 375 4617. And thank you!!

View or download our bulletins - bulletins will be posted in time for livestreaming.

Contacts:

The Rev. Jude Lyons, 310-375 4617 x225, cell 310-701-5966.

You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!