St. Francis Weekly
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We are blessed by you!
December 19 - December 26, 2021

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. . .
Another wonderful reflection for our monthly vestry Compline service. Thank you Andrea Nyquist for your gift. . .

It has taken me a bit of time to perfect my exercise routine, but now I have the ideal workout. Most mornings Doug and I walk to our neighborhood Starbucks. We get our daily steps with a side of fresh air and coffee. We live a charmed life.

The regulars – a cast of characters – have slowly returned as the pandemic continues. They are there most days, too. I find this cast of characters in their favorite seats, with their favorite beverages, having their favorite conversations. Content. Living their own charmed lives.  To read more, click here. . .
Link of the Week
This is one of my favorite songs. Patty Griffin sings Mary, with a catalog of some of the great art inspired by her. . .
Going Deeper
Parker Palmer is one of the more insightful commentators on life and faith. His reflection is worth the read . . .
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, December 19
Advent 4C

8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

10:00 AM   
Livestream and In-Person Worship with Eucharist (Church)

Godly Play: Advent 4-
The Shepherds

After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

11:00 AM
Book Group: Preparing for Christmas--Daily Meditations for Advent

3:00 PM
Lessons and Carols Service
Outside at the Historic Church

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Tuesday (21)
5:00 PM 
Prayer Shawl Ministry Zoom

6:00 PM
Homeless Persons' Memorial Service at Temple Beth-El

Wednesday (22)
8:30 AM 
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Zoom Meeting -- Priests & Wardens

Thursday (23)
10:00 AM 
Morning Prayer

11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Friday (24)
4:40 PM
Christmas Eve Pre-Service Concert

5:00 PM
Christmas Eve Festive Eucharist

Saturday (25)
10:00 AM
Christmas Day Eucharist (HC)

Sunday (26)
Christmas 1C
8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

10:00 AM 
Livestreamed and In-Person
Worship with Eucharist (Church)

After Worship
Zoom Coffee Hour
Save the Date
Tuesday, Dec. 28 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, Dec. 28 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Wednesday, Dec. 29 @ 8:30 AM
ECCT Meeting

Thursday, Dec. 30 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, Dec. 30 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Saturday, January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Sunday, January 2 @ 8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, January 2 @ 10:00 AM
Livestream and In-Person Worship with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, January 2
After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Monday, January 3 @ 7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, January 4 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, January 4 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation
Tuesday, January 4 @ 7:00 PM
Adult Forum with St. John's

Wednesday, January 5 @ 8:30 AM
ECCT Meeting

Thursday, January 6@ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, January 6 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Friday, January 7 @ 8:30 AM
Milestones Meeting

Friday, January 7 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Sunday, January 9 @ 8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, January 9 @ 10:00 AM
Livestream and In-Person Worship with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, January 9
After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Monday, January 10 @ 7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, January 11 @ 11:00 AM
Eucharist at The Villa

Tuesday, January 11 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, January 11 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, Jan. 12 @ 8:30 AM
ECCT Meeting

Thursday, January 13@ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, January 13 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Friday, January 14 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long