St. Francis Weekly

As we focus on this part of stewardship, thank you to all who have given so

generously in the past and for all who are considering a gift for 2023.

We are blessed by you!

December 11 - 18, 2022

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Quote of the Week...

Food for Thought...

As the light of these waning days of 2022 also wanes as we approach the solstice, I am continually reminded of how the ephemeral nature of the light mirrors the fleeting nature of life. We are but the whisper of a breath in the great and mighty mystery that is existence. Hurtling through space, serendipitous passengers on this fortuitous orb, or as the Prayer Book poetically labels, “our island home.” Meanwhile, images and stories pass before us on screens of all types--television, smart phone, ipads, and more--reporting on the limits of the light as well as its perseverance. The senseless and barbaric invasion of Ukraine continues, while Britney Griner is freed. The bizarre behavior of a former president with known white supremacists and anti-semites, while advocacy groups daily engage in the work of reaching out, seeking to understand one another, and commit to protecting the most vulnerable in our midst. Extremists plan for overthrow, while dreamers plan to throw open the vision of God for the whole of the world. It is, as Louis Armstrong affirms, “A wonderful world.”...

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Link of the Week

A compelling introduction to Louis Armstrong's classic What a Wonderful World! We are Advent people. Hope and expectation are all around. . .

Going Deeper

A rich conversation with former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams on the Freedom of Worship and Liberty. You may not always agree with Williams, but his voice is a thoughtful and reasonable one in the midst of the cultural issues of our day. . .

Weekly Schedule

Please Check the Calendar of Events Here

Sunday (11)

Advent 2A

8:00 AM

In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream Worship

with Eucharist (Church)

Godly Play

Mary and Joseph

Read the Story Here

After the 10 AM Service

Monthly In-Person Coffee Hour

11:00 AM

Advent Book Group:

God is in the Manger

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday (12)

Interfaith Social Ministry Collaborative

Tuesday (13)

9:00 AM

St. Francis Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday (13)

11:00 AM

The Villa Eucharist

Tuesday (13)

6:00 PM

Evening Prayer

Tuesday (13)

7:00 PM

Vestry Meeting

Wednesday (14)

Noon

Stamford Clergy Meeting

Wednesday (14)

5:00 PM

Prayer Shawl Ministry

In-Person at Margery Irish's Home

Thursday (15)

10:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thursday (15)

11:00 AM

Edgehill Eucharist

Saturday (17)

5:00 PM

Saturday Evening Worship

Sunday (18)

8:00 AM

In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday (18)

10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream Worship

with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday (18)

After the 10 AM Service

Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday (18)

11:00 AM

Book Club Advent Series

God is in the Manger

By Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Sunday (18)

1:00 PM

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Service

Sunday (18)

3:00 PM

Lessons and Carols Service (HC)

Sunday (18)

4:00 PM

Service for Pets and Their People

Save the Date

Please Check the Calendar of Events Here

Tuesday, Dec. 20 @ 9:00 AM

St. Francis Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 20 @ 5:00 PM

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, Dec. 20 @ 6:00 PM

Evening Prayer

Wednesday, Dec. 21 @ 8:30 AM Episcopal Church in Connecticut Meeting

Wednesday, Dec. 21 @ 6 PM Longest Night Interfaith Memorial Service at Bethel A. M. E. Church

Thurs, Dec. 22 @ 10:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thursday, Dec. 22 @ 11:00 AM Edgehill Eucharist

Saturday, Dec. 24 @ 4:30 PM

Christmas Eve Pre-Service Concert

Saturday, Dec. 24 @ 5:00 PM

Christmas Eve Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, Dec. 25 @ 8:00 AM

In-Person Christmas Day Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, Dec. 25 @ 10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream Christmas Day Worship

with Eucharist (Church)

Tuesday, Dec. 27 @ 9:00 AM

St. Francis Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Dec. 27 @ 5:00 PM

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, Dec. 27 @ 6:00 PM

Evening Prayer

Thurs, Dec. 29 @ 10:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thursday, Dec. 29 @ 11:00 AM Edgehill Eucharist

Saturday, Dec. 31 @ 5:00 PM

Saturday Evening Worship

Sunday, January 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Sunday, January 1 @ 8:00 AM

In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, Jan. 1 @ 10:00 AM

In-Person and Livestream Worship

with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, Jan. 1 after 10:00 AM

Zoom Coffee Hour

Monday, Jan. 2 @ 7:00 PM

Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, Jan. 3 @ 9:00 AM

Executive Committee

Tuesday, Jan. 3 @ 5:00 PM

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, Jan. 3 @ 6:00 PM

Evening Prayer

Tuesday, Jan. 3 @ 7:00 PM

Adult Forum: Greek Orthodox Epiphany

Wednesday, Jan. 4 @ 8:30 AM

Episcopal Church in CT Meeting

Thursday, Jan. 5 @ 10:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Thursday, Jan. 5 @ 11:00 AM

Edgehill Eucharist

Saturday, Jan. 7 @ 5:00 PM

Saturday Evening Worship

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