St. Francis Weekly
February 27 - March 6, 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. . .
A number of years ago now a friend who possessed a tangential relationship with the Church exasperatedly commented, “Why does the Church always focus on sin?  It feels so depressing!”  I suspect that her perception of organized religion is what many--particularly those who have walked away from the Church--feel.  There’s enough guilt and shame to go around, we don’t need to seek it out.  Or so the thinking goes.  While her comment doesn’t fully appreciate the richness and the promise of the tradition, her experience is grounded in reality.  She feels depressed when talking about or hearing about sin.  Oh that we could transcend this troubled truth of our humanity!  To read more, click here. . .
Link of the Week
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this Yusuf/Cat Stevens classic kindles hope . . .
Going Deeper
A timely piece from the past. The Irish poet, theologian, and philosopher, John Donoghue reflects on beauty . . .
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, February 27
The Transfiguration of Our Lord

8:00 AM
In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

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

Godly Play Story:
The Mustard Seed

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday (28)
7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday (1)
5:00 PM 
Prayer Shawl Ministry Zoom

6:00 PM
Evening Prayer Service

7:00 PM
Adult Forum with St. John's: Introduction to Lent

Wednesday (2)
8:00 AM
Ashes on the Way
(Beside the Ferguson Library)

8:30 AM 
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Zoom Meeting -- Priests & Wardens

Noon
In Person & Zoom Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of Ashes and Eucharist (HC)

7:00 PM
In-Person and Live-streamed
Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of Ashes and Eucharist

Thursday (3)
10:00 AM 
Morning Prayer

11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Friday(4)
11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Sunday (6)
8:00 AM
In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

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

11:00 AM
Lenten Video Discussion: Walter Brueggemann--Relational God

After Worship
Zoom Coffee Hour
Save the Date
Monday, March 7 @ 10:00 AM
Hymn Selection Group

Monday, March 7 @ 7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, March 8 @ 11:00 AM Eucharist at The Villa

Tuesday, March 8 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, March 8@ 6:00 PM 
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, March 9 @ 8:30 AM
ECCT Meeting

Wednesday, March 9@ 5:00 PM Outreach Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 9 @ 6:15 PM Lenten Soup and Bread Meal at
St. John's

Wednesday March 9 @ 7:00 PM
Midweek Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service

Thursday, March 10 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, March 10 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

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

Sunday, March 13 @ 8:00 AM In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, March 13 @ 10:00 AM
In-Person and Livestream Worship
with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, March 13
After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday, March 13 @ 11:00 AM
Lenten Discussion:
Walter Brueggemann--Restorative Grace

Monday, March 14 @ 1:30 PM
Interfaith Social Ministry Collaborative

Monday, March 14 @ 7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, March 15 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, March 15 @ 6:00 PM 
Evening Meditation

Tuesday, March 15 @ 7:00 PM Adult Forum: Introduction to the Passover

Wednesday, March 16 @ 8:30 AM
ECCT Meeting

Wednesday, March 16 @ Noon Stamford Clergy Meeting

Wednesday, March 16 @ 6:15 PM Lenten Soup and Bread Meal at
St. John's

Wednesday March 16 @ 7:00 PM
Midweek Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service

Thursday, March 17 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, March 17 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Friday, March 18 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Sunday, March 20 @ 8:00 AM In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, March 20 @ 10:00 AM
In-Person and Livestream Worship
with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, March 20
After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday, March 20 @ 11:00 AM
Lenten Discussion:
Walter Brueggemann--Justice from Below

Sunday, March 20 @ 4:00 PM
Service for Pets and Their People