EMAIL EXPRESS
Jan. 22,
2020
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SPONSOR OUR
62nd
ANNUAL BOOK SALE: APRIL 23-25
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Our 62nd Annual St. Francis Book Sale will be held
April 23-25
and it will be here before you know it! This is your opportunity to make a tax deductible donation AND give directly to Outreach at St. Francis. Become a Sponsor and help make the Book Sale a great success!
Become a Business Sponsor and we will showcase your company’s name in print and media advertising. Your support will be seen by thousands of customers who attend the three day event.
Or become an Individual Sponsor and honor a loved one on a Dedication Board that will be displayed during the sale. All proceeds from the sale are given back to organizations in our community.
Please find Sponsor level information as well as the Sponsor form below. The Sponsor form must be completed and turned in along with your donation.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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UPCOMING MARY MAGS EVENTS
Jan. 28 @7 p.m.-9 p.m
Game Night in the Parish Hall
Bring a card game or board game that lasts no more than 30 minutes; we will rotate and play a new game with a new group of ladies every 30 minutes. Also bring whatever you’d like to drink and a snack to share.
Feb. 22 @2 p.m.
Menopause, The Musical
March 6 @5:30 p.m.
Women’s Retreat at St. Francis
April (TBA)
Manicures
Get your nails done with the girls. We’ll choose a date later in the spring.
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MONTE CARLO NIGHT: FEB. 7
Our annual evening of cards and fellowship is quickly approaching. Join us in the Parish Hall
Feb.
7
from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. for Monte Carlo Night.
This adults-only event will feature live music, roulette, bunco and some friendly cards. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and chips to play with will be provided. Profits will go towards our youth ministry. Suggested donations of $2
5
per person/$
4
5 per couple will reserve your space at the event.
Make reservations and donations after the 10:30 services, send an e-mail to
parishlife@stfrancisgreensboro.org
, or send a check to the office. (Make checks out to St. Francis with Monte Carlo on the memo line.) Additional donations for poker chips for play will be accepted at the door.
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FEB. 9: NEWCOMER'S LUNCH
Are you new to St. Francis? Would you like to hear more about our vibrant parish life? Then come to the next newcomer’s lunch. We’ll meet after the 10:30 a.m. service on
Feb. 9
in the Red Room. Questions or to RSVP, see Fr. Drew.
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MIDWEEK EUCHARIST
WITH LECTIONARY STUDY
THURSDAYS @ 12 P.M.
Lectionary at Lunch has become Midweek Eucharist with Lectionary Study! This hour,
Thursdays from 12-1 p.m
., offers midweek communion and an opportunity to reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s scripture passages. All are welcome—no previous preparation or attendance required!
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REGISTER NOW FOR ISRAEL TRIP!
Official registration is open for the November pilgrimage to Israel. Contact
Linda Allgood
(336-288-4721) in the church office for details.
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BISHOPS' BALL
2020
All middle and high school youth are invited to the Bishops' Ball
Feb. 28 - March 1
. The theme of the weekend is "Leap for Joy" and we will dive deeper into our faith as we learn to live with more joy and greater intention. All the Bishops are there for the weekend to hang out with you, share with you and dance with you. Yes! There is a dance! It is a fun-filled weekend.
You can also talk to
Samantha Cisney
(
737-222-3041) if you have other questions.
It would great to have a large group from St. Francis!
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CHAPTERS IN OUR LIVES
Charles Wooding Eichhorn
, brother of Carol Shearin, died Sunday, Jan. 19. 2020, in Greensboro. Our love and condolences go out to Carol, Bob, and all of Charles' family.
A funeral Service for Charles will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Guilford College Methodist Church, Greensboro.
"Father of all, we pray to you for those we love, but see no longer: Grant them your peace. . ." -- BCP
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Parishioner and current student registration is under way. Please print and submit your registration forms (linked below) and payment quickly as some classes will fill.
Public registration begins TODAY, Wednesday, Jan. 23
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CHILDREN'S & YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
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BRING A MEAL TO EYC
CLICK HERE
to sign up to bring dinner to one of our EYC meetings this Spring! Dinner would need to arrive to St. Mike's around 5:30 p.m. on whichever Sunday you select. We are so grateful for all of our parishioners who are helping us feed these hungry teenagers every week!
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HELP LEAD SUNDAY SCHOOL
With a new, easy to follow curriculum, leading these lessons is as stress-free as ever! Whether you led Sunday School 20 ago or are new to Saint Francis, we would love to have you.
CLICK HERE
to sign up to be a leader or leader's helper on your preferred day and Felicia will contact you with more info!
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At the January meeting the Outreach Committee voted to continue our biannual support of Greensboro Urban Ministry’s Tuesday Morning Episcopal Breakfast.
A portion of the St. Francis Day School’s Holiday Market book sale proceeds was donated to the Day School.
Also the committee voted to sponsor St. Francis’ community partner Sanctuary House for their spring fundraiser, Musical Moods, which will be held on
Saturday, March 28
, at 7 p.m. at the Greensboro Country Club. Mark your calendars for this fun event and silent auction that supports mental wellness in Greensboro. Look for ticket information at
sanctuaryhousegso.com
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Furniture, bedding, or housewares to donate? Consider calling the Barnabas Network at
336-370-4002
to schedule a pick-up. You may pick up information about their mission to provide furniture to those in need at the Welcome Table or visit their website at
thebarnabasnetwork.org
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Don’t forget to place your groceries for A Simple Gesture on your porch on your scheduled dates. Please do NOT take bags to the church office if you forget. You may call the ASG office at
336-547-7000
and they will collect your bag. Thank you for supporting this important mission to end hunger in Guilford County!
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St. Francis Episcopal Church
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3506 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 288-4721 | www.stfrancisgreensboro.org
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