St. Francis Weekly
October 17 - October 24, 2021

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Quote of the Week...
Food for Thought. . .
The lower angle of the sun bursts amber and rust as it filters through the wrinkled and puckered stalks of corn in the fields north of our farm.  It is fall, and it is harvest time.  Acreage that a couple months before stood with stalks standing at attention deep green and lush, tassels crowning each plant, and silk brimming brown and moist from the numerous cobs on each spire now stands shriveled and wan.  The change that comes with the season is a turning toward death that, ironically, brings life.  The corn has matured.  Ripened. In its death, the corn promises enrichment and life for the myriad cattle, pigs, chickens, and sheep who will enjoy the sweetness and nutrient-rich feed along with their steady diet of hay.  Every season possesses its own motifs.  Fall is that slow shift from the fecundity of Summer to the barrenness of Winter.  Neither full nor bare, Autumn seems to be one of those transitional times that possesses a little of the character of the seasons that bookend it, while also possessing a character unique to itself. To read more, click here. . .
Link of the Week
A fascinating video of, of all things, moths flying in super slow motion. They are amazing creatures, and seeing things slowed down allows. you to appreciate their beauty and wonder. . .
Going Deeper
An interesting conversation with
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, October 17
Pentecost 21B

8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

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

Godly Play Story: Jacob

After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

4:00 PM
Service for Pets and Their People
IN PERSON OUTSIDE IN THE CLOISTER

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday (18)
9:00 AM
Miles for a Mission Road Race Check Presentation

7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday (19)
3:30 PM
Regathering Committee Meeting

5:00 PM 
Prayer Shawl Ministry Zoom

6:00 PM 
Evening Meditation Zoom

7:00 PM
Adult Forum: Stamford Mayoral Debate between Caroline Simmons and Bobby Valentine

Wednesday (20)
8:30 AM 
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Zoom Meeting -- Priests & Wardens

Noon
Stamford Clergy Meeting

6:00 PM
SIRS Screening of A Home Called Nebraska Documentary

7:00 PM
Vestry

Thursday (21)
10:00 AM 
Morning Prayer (via Zoom)

11:00 AM
Eucharist at Edgehill

5:00 PM
Sacred Ground Group

Friday (22)
11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Saturday (23)
All Day
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Convention

Sunday (24)
Pentecost 22B
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
Monday, October 25 @ 7:00 PM Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, October 26 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, October 26 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, October 27 @ 8:30AM
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Thursday, October 28 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, October 28 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Friday, October 29 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Sunday, October 31
Halloween

Sunday, October 31 @ 8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, October 31 @ 10:00 AM
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dawn Snell
Livestream and In-Person Worship with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, October 31 After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Monday, November 1
All Saints' Day

Monday, November 1 @ 7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, November 2
Election Day

Tuesday, November 2@ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, November 2 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Tuesday, November 2 @ 7:00 PM
Adult Forum with Gordon Walker
Wednesday, Nov. 3 @ 8:30 AM
ECCT Meeting

Thursday, Novembr 4 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, Nov. 4 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Friday, November 5 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Saturday, November 6 @ 9:00 AM Reimagining Church Program

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Sunday, November 7 @ 8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, November 7 @ 10:00 AM
Livestream and In-Person Worship with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, November 7 After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Monday, November 8 @ 7:00 PM Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, November 9 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, November 9 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Tuesday, November 9 @ 6:30 PM Reimagining Church Committee

Wednesday, Nov. 10 @ 8:30AM
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Thursday, Nov. 11 @ 10:00 AM Morning Prayer

Thursday, Nov. 11 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Friday, Nov. 12 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Sunday, November 14 @ 8:00 AM
Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, November 14@ 10:00 AM
Livestream and In-Person Worship with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, November 14 After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour