St. Francis Weekly

St. Francis Weekly

God, you are in the midst of those who suffer.

May all affected by natural disasters feel your healing presence.

God, you are in the hands of those who reach out.

Help responders in their courageous work.

God, you are in the hearts of those compassionate ones,

Whose prayers cry out for their families

Whose prayers cry out for their neighbors

Whose prayers cry out even for strangers.

Bless and comfort those who mourn.

God, you are in the still small voice,

The gentle whisper that follows.

May our ears always hear.

May our hearts always cry out for one another.

May our hands always reach out to one another.

And may we always walk like you walk

In solidarity with those who suffer

And so reflect your presence and comfort.

Amen.

-Prayer adapted from Catholic Relief Services

October 2 - October 9, 2022

Join us for Worship with Eucharist at 10:00 AM HERE.

The Sunday bulletin can be accessed HERE.

Quote of the Week...

Food for Thought...

The image at left is a wildlife crossing on the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park. It could easily have passed for the crossing that we drove under enroute from Missoula to Whitefish in Montana this past summer. The crossing was one of those serendipitous things that you stumble upon. It is sudden, unexpected, and wonderful. The structure emerged as we rounded a bend in the road, and, akin to the crossing in Canada, offered not only safe passage to animals but also created a lower frame for the mountains in the distance. When you view the crossing, the thought immediately enters your mind, “Why aren’t these everywhere?” To read more, click here . . .

Link of the Week

lt is that time of year, and our Jewish brothers and sisters are having fun with the season with this rendition of Roshklahoma! ...

Going Deeper

As we observe our patron Saint, Francis of Assisi, and the patron of the created world and animals, this interview about whales is spectacular. Do listen. It is amazing . . .

Weekly Schedule

Please Check the Calendar of Events Here

Sunday (2)

8:00 AM

In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream Worship

with Eucharist (Church)

Godly Play Story:

St. Francis of Assisi

After the 10 AM Service

In-Person and Zoom Coffee Hour

11:00 AM

Book Club

Hiding in Plain Sight

by Orlene Allen Gallops

(including author’s participation)

6:00 PM

Movie Night

Out of Africa

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday (3)

7:00 PM

Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c

2 Timothy 2:8-15

Tuesday (4)

10:00 AM

St. Francis Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday (4)

5:00 PM

Serving at Pacific House

Tuesday (4)

5:00 PM

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday (4)

6:00 PM

Evening Prayer

Tuesday (4)

7:00 PM

Adult Forum

Wednesday (5)

8:30 AM

Episcopal Church in Connecticut Zoom Meeting -- Priests & Wardens

Thursday (6)

10:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thursday (6)

11:00 AM

Edgehill Eucharist

Friday (7)

6:30 PM

Faith and Blue Kickoff at Scalzi Park

Saturday (8)

10:00 AM

Hiking Club at Montgomery Pinetum in Cos Cob

Sunday (9)

8:00 AM

In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday (9)

10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream Worship

with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday (9)

After the 10 AM Service

In-Person and Zoom Coffee Hour

Save the Date

Please Check the Calendar of Events Here

Monday, Oct. 10 @ 1:30 PM

Community Task Force Meeting

Monday, Oct. 10 @ 7:00 PM

Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tues., October 11 @ 10:00 AM

St. Francis Executive Committee Meeting

Tues., October 11 @ 5:00 PM

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tues., October 11 @ 6:00 PM

Evening Prayer

Thurs, Oct. 13 @ 10:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thurs, Oct. 13 @ 11:00 AM

Edgehill Eucharist

Sunday, Oct. 16 @ 8:00 AM

In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, Oct. 16 @ 10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream Worship

with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, October 16

After the 10 AM Service

In-Person and Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday, Oct. 16 @4:00 PM

Service for Pets and Their People

Monday, Oct. 17 @ 7:00 PM

Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tues., October 18 @ 10:00 AM

St. Francis Executive Committee Meeting

Tues., October 18 @ 5:00 PM

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tues., October 18 @ 6:00 PM

Evening Prayer

Wed., Oct. 19 @ 8:30 AM

Episcopal Church in Connecticut

Wed., Oct. 19 @ 12:00 PM

Stanford Clergy Meeting

Wed., October 19 @ 7:00 PM

Vestry Meeting

Thurs,, Oct. 20 @ 10:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thurs,, Oct. 20 @ 11:00 AM

Edgehill Eucharist

Thurs,, Oct. 20 @ 6:00 PM

The Bible With and Without Jesus Discussion

Thurs., October 20 @ 7:00 PM

For the Life of he World:Religious Responses to the Climate Crisis Presentation

Saturday, Oct 22 @ 9:00 AM

Church Landscape

Sunday, Oct. 23 @ 8:00 AM

In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, Oct. 23 @ 10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream Worship

with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, October 23

After the 10 AM Service

In-Person and Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday, Oct. 23 @ 3:00 PM

We Refuse to be Enemies

Monday, Oct. 24 @ 7:00 PM

Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tues., October 25 @ 10:00 AM

St. Francis Executive Committee Meeting

Tues., October 25 @ 5:00 PM

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tues., October 25 @ 6:00 PM

Evening Prayer

Thurs,, Oct. 27 @ 10:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thurs,, Oct. 27 @ 11:00 AM

Edgehill Eucharist

Thurs,, Oct. 27 @ 6:00 PM

The Bible With and Without Jesus Discussion

Sunday, Oct. 30 @ 8:00 AM

In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, Oct. 30 @ 10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream Worship

with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, October 30

After the 10 AM Service

Zoom Coffee Hour

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