What's Happening! Readings for this Sunday - Feb 10, 5th Sunday after Epiphany

Crafters and Wanna-Be's This Saturday, February 9 - 9:00 a.m. - noon, Library Do you work with yarn, paper, fabric or paint? Do you want to be able to come together with others who do the same or to expand your knowledge?Join us to see what projects others have and share yours. Contact - Anna Eakins (310 297-0701)

Anglican & Episcopal Spiritual Writers Two Week Adult Formation Series Led by our Lay Leaders, This Sunday and Next; February 10 & February 17, Board Room after both services You may or may not know that there are many well-known writers in history who were devoted Anglicans and Episcopalians. Come and out more about their lives, their writings, and their faith journeys. We hope you will be inspired by their lives and inspired to read their works. Each week's class will be presented by a different leader and will feature a different writer. February 10 - T.S. Eliot (Tim Coleman) February 17 - W. H. Auden (Gayle Taylor)

Disaster Preparedness St Francis has updated our plans. We now have an evacuation route and map showing emergency shut-off valves and water reserves on campus. We have also coordinated our plan with Town & Country Preschool. In addition, we have created a cabinet in the board room, and are asking that our parish family help us fill it with the supplies.  Donating is simple.  Click here to sign up for the item(s) you would like to contribute. Bring your donations to the office or church. Label it c/o Sue Ferme or Jennifer Egan-Spalding . Thank you!!!

Designs For Dining Silent Auction Gourmet gadgets, silver knick-knacks, crystal dishes, gift cards you won’t use? Do you have any of these items, or similar treasures, sitting around your house collecting dust? Well, you can support the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund by donating your items to the upcoming Designs for Dining silent auction! Donations from our parishioners have been some of our most popular auction items bringing in hundreds of dollars for our scholarship recipients! Please email or call Mary Deley - 424-212-9958. Items may be brought to the church office no later than February 22, 2019. Thank you!

Other News, and Coming Up!

Hyunju in Concert! Monday, February 18 (President's Day) at 9:00 in the morning. Long Beach Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will make St Francis the first venue for their Organ Festival, which will visit four churches that day. Donuts and coffee at 9:00 a.m., then our own Hyunju, and guest organist (Thomas Joyce, from Santa Barbara)organist will play from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. . Free, and open to the public. We are happy to be known as a church that supports music!

Military Outreach - Donations and Box Packing Sunday, February 24, 12:00-3:00 p.m. St Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church, Parish Hall 1940 S. Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach Please join us. All are welcome. Donations can be brought to the packing. Contact—Susie Zimmerman (310) 316-594. Click here to read the list of donations and more info. There is also lists available of what to donate on the brown donation bin in the office and on the welcome table.

Taizé Service of Healing & Wholeness Tuesday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. Chapel Join us again for our Taizé service of healing. This Taizé service, filled with music and candlelight, also provides the option for intercessory prayer with a Prayer team leader. We pray that the time will be a healing comfort for whatever you face or hold in your heart.

Sages on the Move! Thursday, Feb 28th at 10:30am Join our Sages as they return to the Chen Gallery in Torrance, for a docent-led tour and a new art exhibition. We will gather for lunch (pay for your own) across the street. Please sign up in the church office. Limit is 30 people—so sign up now! Walkers, rolators, and wheelchairs are permitted in the gallery, but there is no seating. Contact— Hank Gatlin .

Designs for Dining is Coming Soon! Friday, March 1, 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. The annual fundraiser for St Francis Scholarship Outreach —which provides financial support and mentorship to students who might not otherwise be able to attend college. Parishioners and outside organizations fill our Parish Hall with beautiful and entertaining table displays to inspire you, or just to enjoy! Plus the ever-popular silent auction. Click here to view the program... Refreshments, light lunch and guest speakers all included in the ticket price. It’s the perfect outing for you and some friends, and in such a worthwhile cause! $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Contact: Cheryl Guttierez.

Ongoing Spiritual Groups Meditation Group - Thursday Mornings, 9-10:00 a.m. in the library. No charge. Yoga - Monday & Wednesday mornings 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Free-will offering. Contact Jill Fenske for more info, or to be added to her email contact list.

Sermons and Bulletins Online

S unday Worship Bulletins - download your bulletin to your phone or tablet and help us save the planet! Sermons Online Archive The Very Rev. Paula Vukmanic Readings for Feb 3, 4th Sunday After Epiphany Episcopal News Weekly Email Paula+, 310-375 4617 x223 Email Peter+, 310-375 4617 x225.  Email Laurel +, 310-375 4617 x226 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.