St. Francis of Assisi
Notes and Reminders
September 12, 2019
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Sunday, September 8
Exodus 32:7-14
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
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Parish Cycle of Prayer
In our Parish Cycle of Prayer, we pray for our clergy: Brendan, Christine, and Ken. We pray for the households of Joan Baldwin, Sally Bankhardt, Joseph and Melanie Barclay, Candrice Barnick.
Adult Formation will begin again on
Sunday, September 15.
Sunday School will resume on
Sunday, September 15.
This
Sunday, September 15,
Apryl Garmon and Susy Mekarski will be in the narthex with colorful ribbons that will be later on hung from the chandeliers in celebration of St. Francis’ 40th birthday. On these you are invited to write an accomplishment, and there are many, that this amazing church has done in its 40 years. It could be last week, last year, 40 years ago. Please think on this, and please add. Thank you.
The 40th Anniversary Committee
In 2009, St. Francis celebrated our 30 years as a parish.
At that time we decided to bury a Time Capsule. Our Deacon, Ken Russell, was in charge of putting it into the ground. This
Sunday, September 15
, he will talk about this and answer our many questions:
Where is it buried?
What is in it?
When will we open it?
All this will be answered during his remarks at announcement time.
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Announcements ~ Activities ~ Ministries
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Pat Simmons’ Memorial Service
will be held on
Saturday, September 14 at 1:00 pm,
with reception to follow.
Spiritual and Liturgical Workshops
Saturday, September 21, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
To be held at St. Francis of Assisi, Wilsonville
After a time of gathering and opening worship, attendees will have the option to choose up to four of the following workshops to attend:
Acolyte training
Anglican Prayer Beads
Book of Common Prayer 101
Centering Prayer
Christian Yoga
Eucharistic Minister training (EM)
Eucharistic Visitor training (EV) (takes up three workshop slots)
Labyrinth walk
Lector training
Ministry Gifts and Skills
Morning Prayer
Plainsong
Prayer Shawls
Praying the Daily Office
Praying with Icons
Taking Ministry to the Streets
Lunch will be provided and the registration fee is $10. Please complete the form online to register at:
For the 40th Anniversary,
small crosses from our previous organ and pipes surroundings are being made for each of us to have a small memento of the day, and the organ. We all can help by finishing with light sanding on the corners of the crosses.
We will do this on
Sunday, September 22 between services
, so those attending either service can help. We will provide the emery boards. Many hands will make this go quickly! Thank you!
Apryl and Jane
We are all aware of
Wisdom House-the charming former schoolhouse, Moose Lodge, and second home of St. Francis of Assisi.
But who is it named for?
On
September 22
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during announcement time
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Bill and Linda Hammersley, both long time parishioners, will tell us more about lovely Kathleen Wisdom-Winthers, a faithful founder of our church.
Decorating help Needed!
In addition to the beautiful ribbons hanging from the chandeliers on which people have written accomplishments of our church, we will be decorating the church with colorful dahlias, red, orange, yellow. We would love, and need, some helpers, maybe ten of you, to come on
Saturday, September 28 at 9:30 am
for the decorating party. It should not take too long, but whatever time you can give would be very appreciated. There is a sign up sheet at the Information Center.
Many thanks.
Apryl and Jane
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On September 29
, St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will be celebrating its 40th Birthday.
Our parish began with a small gathering of dedicated people, and has grown into a lovely, lively church where we find both spiritual comfort and a deep sense of loving family.
The 40th Anniversary Committee
As we remember our history of 40 years, we will revisit and reflect at three of the locations where we have met over our 40 years. That morning, for both services, we will gather as a church family at Wisdom House (our second home) for prayer and song; proceed to the Parish Hall (our third home) with prayer and song; and end up at our present sanctuary, again rejoicing!
There will be a reception in the parish hall following each service, with birthday cake.
As part of the reception, there will be a bouncy house on the front lawn for children to play in all morning.
There will be an interactive timeline on the bulletin board in the parish hall for each of you to place a note card on significant dates in your church life at St. Francis--as when you came here, when your child was baptized; when your children were married, and all other memorable times. Let’s fill it with our memories!!
We have been, and are, richly blessed at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church!
40th Anniversary Timeline Tidbits
In October 1983, the mission began meeting in the new building. Most of the chairs were purchased as gifts by parishioners. The altar, pulpit and baptismal font were all memorial gifts.
In 1987 a fund drive began for the present church building. John Storrs was chosen as the architect.
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Calling All Knitters!!
St. Francis knitters (and crocheters) have been asked to take part in the program known as “Period of Purple Crying” sponsored by the Legacy
Hospitals in Oregon, and actually nationwide. This program seeks to reduce or even eliminate the tragedy of Shaken Baby Syndrome. As part of this program babies are given a little purple cap, and new parents take a class on ways to deal with the frustration of infant crying. The hats for this program should be at least 50% purple, soft and sized for a newborn.
We will collect these on
September 29.
Then we can begin the hats for Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, which can be any color, and not collected until January 6th.
There are purple yarns and patterns in the Information Center, and additional information on the Bulletin Board.
Thank you to all our talented knitters for sharing time and talent for these sweet causes.
Jane Domagalski
Repairs to and refinishing of the Sanctuary floors will begin on
Monday September 30.
All church services for at least 3 weeks will be held in the Parish Hall.
Following the service on Sunday, September 29 it would be very helpful if parishioners would bring their hymnals and prayer books to a designated table in the Narthex as they leave after the 10:30 am service.
Betsy Yacob
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St. Francis Day,
Sunday, October 6
St. Francis will be celebrating the feast day of our patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis saw in all creation--animals, plants, stars, people—the beautiful evidence of God’s handiwork. We are so honored to share in the name of this beloved saint, and we all continually strive to be worthy of his name.
On this day people are invited to bring their animals to church for a personal blessing during the service.
It is both a fun, and yet very moving experience to have your little dog, cat, turtle or parakeet blessed and honored.
The open plate that day goes to the Clackamas Animal Shelter.
Calling Cookie Makers!
October 6, St. Francis Day, it is our tradition during the coffee hours to serve
animal-shaped cookies
as the treats of the day. Actually, they could also be stars, trees or flowers too! We have had wonderful varieties of cookies, some frosted, some not; some gingerbread, some chocolate. We have wonderful bakers, and they take this on enthusiastically! Contact Jane Domagalski, and let her know as soon as possible if you are able to make a couple dozen treats.
The Backpack Buddies
Monday, October 14, 3:00 pm
Tuesday, October 15, 9:00 am
Last year many parishioners stepped up to help us provide weekend food for some Wilsonville children. We meet once a month to sort and pack food (in the parish hall). Other volunteers deliver the food to the schools once a week (usually Thursday morning). If you can help during the month of September, please sign up on the clipboard in the Narthex. Thank you.
Linda Tasker
All Parish Survey: Deadline,
Monday, September 23
As we begin our fifth decade as a parish, our third decade in the 21st century, and our first decade with Fr. Brendan, please watch for a short survey that will help us zero in on our parish goals for 2020. We hope that every member of the parish will complete the survey, so we’re making it available three ways: in an email sent to every email address in our directory, in a link to Survey Monkey, and in hard copy available from the office for those without internet access. Our goal is your input toward 20/20 VISION!
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Arts Ministry
The stunning artwork on display in our narthex is by Oregon City artist Cherilyn SunRidge. Her works are deeply influenced by growing up in Southeast Colorado, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Particularly in the beautiful “Deer Tracks Beckon,” Cherilyn’s Commanche ancestry is apparent.
Cherilyn studied art at Stephens College in Missouri and at the University of California. Water colors became her favorite art form despite having studied interior design and portraiture. The works on display are acrylic on canvas.
Cherilyn says, “I love to walk Earth, feel deep into the sustenance which is our daily provider.”
Her “walks” have taken her to California, Colorado, Alaska and now Oregon. She was honored in 2012 with the INDIE Excellence Book Award among many other honors.
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Book Group
We will meet next on
September 26
The Book Group is reading the
Book of Joy - Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
by the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams. Come join us on the second and fourth Thursday mornings at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall Conference Room.
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Ladies Lunch Out
Third Mondays
Monday, September 16
11:45 am
Location this month:
Haydens on the Lake, Tualatin
Coordinator: Peggy Danford
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Guys Nite Out
Thursday, October 3, 5:45 pm
First Thursday of the month (usually)
Langdon Farms
- just in time to enjoy happy hour pricing which ends at 6:00 pm.
What we are about: Fellowship, Great conversation and Good food – a social group for the men of St. Francis. All men are welcome!
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Wilsonville Community Food Bank
The Wilsonville Food Bank has requested that we concentrate on selected food items: cereal, peanut butter and fresh fruit. Please bring your donated food items and place them in the small grocery cart is in the narthex near the information center. A cash donation box will also be in the grocery cart for those who would like to donate money or write a check.
Mary Ann Schroeder,
503-682-1589
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Please direct any pastoral care questions or emergencies to Father Brendan by calling the office at 503-678-5422 or Deacon Ken Russell at 503-887-5587.
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Ministry Assignments for Sunday, September 15
CELEBRANT AND PREACHER:
The Reverend Christine Wysock
DEACON:
The Reverend Kenneth P. Russell
LECTORS:
8:00 am: Deborah Fritts, Laude Hill
10:30 am: Mary Ann Schroeder, Bruce Schroeder
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
8:00 am: Steve Stevens
10:30 am: Kathy Gardner, Terry Kester
INTERCESSORS:
8:00 am: Peggy Danford
10:30 am: John Wisecaver
GREETERS:
8:00 am: Ron and Sue Coleman
10:30 am: Richard and Gayle Martens, Jean Schrugham
USHERS:
Diane Smith, Richard Martens
ALTAR GUILD: Team #3
Gay Kuykendall, Traci Cronkrite, Manya Frazier
BREAD BAKER:
Paula Robke
FLOWER GUILD:
Jan Boyd, Victoria vonTagen
NEWCOMERS DESK:
Linda Hammersley, Janice Parker
ORGANIST/BELL CHOIR:
Dr. Jon B. Holland
COFFEE HOUR:
8:00 am: Jim and Jean Atwell
10:30 am:
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