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Dear friends of St Francis parish, “We are in this together” are the closing words used by the Presiding Bishop, +Michael J. Curry, as he addressed the House of Bishops online yesterday. They met via laptops and computers rather than in person. “We are in this together” are the words I have proclaimed since the day I began to be your servant leader of this beautiful family of God.  Those words are more important now than ever as we face the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. May the health and strength of one another come from the deepest place of trust in the power and grace of God…with love for you, Paula+ Please click here to read the full letter from Paula+ concerning the above.

Sunday Worship You are invited to attend worship this Sunday! Be mindful of social distancing (6 feet between people), but members of the same household may sit together. But in addition, from this Sunday on we will be live-streaming 10:00 a.m. worship. You will be able to follow along with worship via your computer, if for whatever reason you would prefer not to attend in person, or would like to watch again. We will be sending further details on how this will work.

New - Daily Morning Prayer Via Computer We know that these are difficult and emotionally stressful times for us all, and that it is particularly difficult to have limitations on access to worship in such circumstances. For this reason we will be holding Morning Prayer online each morning - via your computer. Again - we will be in touch with further information on accessing this. Click here to download a bulletin for Morning Prayer.

Lenten Supper Series - Next Session - The Desert and Celtic Christianity Wednesday, March 18, then March 25, and April 1 - 6:00 p.m. Supper; 7:00 p.m. Session; 8:15 p.m. Compline “how the church branches of the one true vine became so twisted?”; “where we are now: visions of the future” Rev. Canon Hartshorn Murphy, noted historian and teacher, will take us through our winding history, ending each session with some rousing table talk! 1: Palestine, Paul and Beyond; 2: The Desert and Celtic Christianity 3: Rome and England; 4: The New World and Today. Click here for full details.

Winner of Designs for Dining Dinner for 12 at Mama Terano The dinner donated by Chef Robert Bell was won by Mr. Steve Cox of Palos Verdes Estates. A backstory to this is the founder of our St.Francis Outreach scholarship fund, Mrs. Joni Mcintyre, gave a Designs for Dining invitation to Mr. Cox—as he is a volunteer with The Village in Palos Verdes Estates. He has given rides to Mrs. Mcintyre for doctors' appointments as a volunteer from this organization. Mr. Cox and his wife Jennifer bought raffle tickets, and Joni is thrilled that he is the winner.

Sale & Auction Items from Designs for Dining Proceeds to the Scholarship Fund This 60 piece set of Ralph Lauren China, Daphne Pattern is available for purchase for $100. Plus - Safari to South Africa The following package is available for the price of $2,500 (value $5,950). A portion of proceeds benefits the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund Included: South African Photo Safari at Zulu Nyala Preserve, 6 days and 6 nights accommodations for 2, including all meals, and 2 game drives per day. Value $5,950, price $2,500.   2 years to use trip plus, modest fee to extend past two years. Air transportation is not included. Contact Cheryl Gutierrez, or (310) 621-3532 or Robin Pano - (310) 779-0486) for more information by March 23.

A Need: Do you have a spare room to rent or to offer for in-kind help for someone who needs a place to live? If so, please let Paula+ know and she will share the details..

From Paula+ Click here to read Bishop Taylor's Message to the diocese regarding COVID-19, and temporary measures for Holy Communion.

Other News, and Coming Up!

St Luke’s Breakfast And Shower Ministry Saturday, March 21, 7:30 to approx 9:30 a.m. We support The St. Luke's Breakfast and Shower Ministry for men and women without homes, in Long Beach, with a nourishing breakfast of hard-boiled eggs (prepared the night before by our youth group!), warm soup, crackers, muffins, fruit, hot coffee and chocolate. We always love new volunteers, including families with children of middle-school age or older. St. Luke's is located at 525 East. 7th Street, Long Beach. Questions? Contact Gayle Taylor

Duruflé’s Requiem Postponed Dear friends, in light of recommendations from health professionals, the concert at St Peter's By The Sea on March 22, and the Evensong at St Francis on March 29, are being postponed until we know more about the coronavirus in our community. We hope to announce a new date for sharing this beautiful music in several weeks. But in the meantime, why not check out a performance of Durufle’s Requiem online. At this time we could all use some beautiful music to feed our souls.

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 bulletins to your phone or tablet and help us save the planet! Sermons Online Archive The Rev. Jude Lyons Readings for March 8, 2nd Sunday in Lent Episcopal News Weekly Email Paula+, 310-375 4617 x223 Email 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.