St. Francis Weekly
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July 18 - July 25, 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. . .
With our return to in-person worship, we have been settling into new routines around some very old practices. Liturgy, by design, roots us with its rhythms, repetition, and routines. I suspect that for some the return churned up a good deal of emotion that may not have even been recognized until the moment the feelings flooded in. Reception of communion topped the list for those who spoke to me about the return, reflecting the deep meaning and connection that so many feel when receiving the sacrament of the altar. Thus, I was intrigued by the subject of this week’s podcast, The ArgumentJoe Biden and the Communion Wars. Host, Jane Coaston, discusses the pros and cons of using communion as punishment with Ross Douthat, a Times Opinion columnist, and Heidi Schlumpf, the executive editor of National Catholic Reporter. You can read it here. While the discussion focused on the abortion issue where certain Catholic Bishops believe Biden possesses and untenable position--personally opposed but supportive of Roe v. Wade and laws passed to ensure choice--and should be punished by not receiving communion, the conversation is one that I highly encourage people to listen to. It models conviction and argumentation that is respectful, civil, and constructive. I was so struck by the conversation that I am moved to hold a conversation after the 10:00 AM service this Sunday for those interested. (You can find the link in the calendar below and in tomorrow’s email of Sunday events.). To read more, click here. . .
Link of the Week
This is just the best story. Butenland tells the story of Jan Gerdes, a former dairy farmer, and Karin Mueck, who liberated cats and dogs from vivisection laboratories in the early 80s. Together they created 'Hof Butenland' - the first cow retirement home.
Going Deeper
This is a very powerful and sobering TED Talk by Aaron Huey. It is a must see. It is entitled: America's Native Prisoners of War Thank you, Eileen Hynes . . .
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, July 18
Pentecost 8B

8:00 AM
In-Person Worship with Eucharist

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

After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

11:00 AM
Discussion of the podcast: Joe Biden and the Communion Wars

4:00 PM
Service for Pets and Their People

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Tuesday (20)
5:00 PM 
Prayer Shawl Ministry Zoom

6:00 PM 
Evening Meditation Zoom

Wednesday (21)
8:30 AM 
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Zoom Meeting -- Priests & Wardens

Thursday (22)
10:00 AM 
Morning Prayer (via Zoom)

11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

5:00 PM
Sacred Ground Program Meeting

Sunday (25)
Pentecost 9B
8:00 AM
In-Person Worship at the Historic Church

10:00 AM 
In-Person and Livestreamed
Worship with Eucharist at the Church

After Worship
Zoom Coffee Hour
Save the Date
Tuesday, July 27 @ 10:00 AM Hymn Selection Committee Meeting

Tuesday, July 27 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, July 27 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, July 28 @ 8:30 AM
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Thursday, July 29 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, July 29 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Saturday, July 31 @ Noon
St. Andrew's Block Party

Sunday, August 1 @ 8:00 AM Eucharist Worship Service (HC)

Sunday, August 1 @ 10:00 AM
Eucharist Worship Service (Church)

Sunday, August 1 @ 10:45 AM
Coffee Hour Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, August 3 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, August 3 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Tuesday, August 3 @ 6:30 PM
Miles for a Mission Road Race Meeting

Wednesday, August 4 @ 8:30 AM
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Thursday, August 5 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, August 5 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Sunday, August 8 @ 8:00 AM Eucharist Worship Service (HC)

Sunday, August 8 @ 10:00 AM
Eucharist Worship Service (Church)

Sunday, August 8 @ 10:45 AM
Coffee Hour Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, August 10 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, August 10 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, August 11 @ 8:30 AM
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Thursday, August 12 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, August 12 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist