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Chinese New Year Party

Saturday, February 10 at 6 pm in the Parish Hall

St. Teresa’s Guild is having a Chinese New Year Party with food, beverages, auctions, and fun! Talk to your closest St. Teresa’s member to buy tickets.

Antiques Show Planning Meeting

Sunday, February 11 at 11:30 am

Please join us this coming Sunday, February 11 at 11:30 am in the Boardroom for an update on plans for the 53rd Annual Palos Verdes Antiques Show & More, May 30-June 1, with a festive Opening Night Party on Wednesday evening, May 29. The theme this year is “A Night in Assisi!” There will be many opportunities for parishioners to get involved, have fun, and help. All are welcome and we need your participation. We promise to keep the meeting short so you won’t be late for your Super Bowl Sunday parties!! 

—Jamie Bellows & Wendy Pratt, Co-chairs

Shrove Tuesday / Mardi Gras Supper

February 13 at 5:30 pm 

Join us for a Service of Reconciliation, gumbo dinner, games, and more!

Ash Wednesday

February 14

• 7:00 am: Ministry of the Word and Imposition of Ashes in the Chapel
• 6:00 pm: Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes in the Chapel
• Ashes-to-Go in the lower parking lot from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Memorial Service Honoring Captain Michael Tracy

and Sergeant Thomas Vanderpool

Wednesday, February 14 at 10:00 am

The City of PVE is holding a memorial in honor of Captain Michael Tracy and Sergeant Thomas Vanderpool who lost their lives in the line of duty. The service is open to the public, but seating is limited. There will be a short reception after the service.

Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay Winds presents

An Afternoon of Symphonic Winds

Saturday, February 17 at 4:00 pm

COSB continues its 41st season, with “An Afternoon of Symphonic Winds”. Music Director Hector Salazar will present works by Hummel, Jadassohn, Gounod, and Mozart. The pre-concert talk will begin at 3:15 pm and will be presented by C. Leonard Coduti and is free with paid admission. The concert will be held here at St. Francis. General admission tickets are $64.00. To purchase tickets, please visit COSB's website for more information and a link to purchase tickets -- links below. 

• For tickets: https://myboxoffice.us/program/an-afternoon-of-symphonic-winds-2039
• For more information: https://mycosb.org/

SAGES

Tuesday, February 20 at 11:30 am

Welcome Richard Downie as our guest speaker to talk about his role in the World Affairs Council of Orange County. RSVP with Kristina Pelá if you’re interested in attending, 310-941-2498.

Lenten Dinners - Five Wednesdays in Lent

February 21 and 28; March 6 and 13 at 6:00 pm

"From Aspergillums to John the Baptist, a Journey through Time"

March 20 at 6:00 pm: Seder Meal, presented by Bob Rothman from Congregation Ner Tamid.

PVEPD Safety Preparedness Presentation

Sunday, February 25 at 11:30 am

St. Francis will be hosting PVEPD Safety Preparedness Presentation (to include Active Shooter) by the Palos Verdes Police. We would like to invite you and your interested parishioners to join us for this presentation. The presentation will be on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:30 am in our Parish Hall. We welcome anyone who may be interested and ask that they RSVP to Claire at 310-375-4517 so that we will know how many to expect. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

My thanks to all from the Church who attended and/or spoke at the Special Meeting of the City Council of Palos Verdes Estates last night. I also want to thank the representatives of Town and Country Nursery School, Sharon McCandless and Julie Hedien, the directors of the school, as well as numerous parents and three children. The tenor of this meeting was much different than the meeting held at the PV Golf Course last fall; it was less combative and more collaborative, and it felt like the city was finally called to task.  

I am pleased to report that after the public comments, the City Council voted to keep the

St. Francis property off the present list of potential sites for affordable housing in Palos Verdes Estates. This is an affirmation of the critical role that the Church and the School play in our community; and results from the tremendous support that was shown for St. Francis and Town and Country last night.

While I am thankful for this Council decision, we should also realize that nothing is final

at this time - we are ahead at the top of the fifth inning, but there's still a lot of game left to play. We must, and will, continue to watch the situation carefully. In the meantime, let us continue to be the active, vibrant community of Christian faith that we are. We will do our best to seek and serve Christ in all people, loving our neighbors as ourselves, and when we fall short, we will repent and try again. Let us not just talk about loving Jesus - let us find ways to show our community that we love him.  

My deepest thanks to all of you for your continuing support of our Church.

Father Jason+ 

February 2: Home communion/pastoral visit.  

February 3: Celebration of Ministry! I was overwhelmed by love and support of the congregation; it was a wonderful day, and I am incredibly thankful for everyone at St. Francis.  

February 4: Sunday services; two baptisms in the afternoon in the chapel.  

February 5 - 6: Days off.

February 7: Staff meeting; admin tasks; prep for meeting with city council; went to city council meeting to speak on behalf of St. Francis; it was heartwarming to see multiple people from our church and Town and Country School in attendance, many of whom spoke to the council, letting them know that St. Francis is not obsolete nor for sale.  

Sunday Holy Communion 

8:00 am

Rite I in-person worship in the Chapel, with hymns. This service is not live-streamed.

10:00 am

Rite II in-person worship in the main church with choir and music.

For other worship services and parish events, visit our calendar.

Livestream Worship and Sermons Online

We livestream Sunday 10am worship on Facebook and YouTube. You can view past sermons or entire livestreams on our YouTube channel.

Nursery School and Sunday School

Sunday school for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will be held in the Parish Hall from 9:50 am to 10:40 am (ish ... the kids typically come in at the Peace). There is a nursery for children 6 months to 5 years old.

Contact: Kristina Pelá

Pastoral Care

In need of prayer? Send prayer requests to Fr. Jason.

Contact Kristina Pelá to arrange for a Lay Eucharistic Minister to safely bring you communion.

Parish Directory

Our directory is available online. If you need the password, contact the church office or email Claire Erbeznik.

Calendar of Events

All of our worship services, events, and small groups are listed on our church calendar.

Communications

and Notices

Please send all notices you wish to be included in the enews or bulletins to Father Jason.

Coffee Hour

Ministry

To volunteer to help one week after the 10am worship service, see the sign-up sheet at Sunday coffee hour.

Yoga with Jill

A spiritual mind and body practice led by Jill Lynch in the St. Francis Parish Hall.

Mondays 11:00-12:30 pm – Level 1/2 Hatha for Strength and Mobility

Wednesdays 9:00-10:30 am – Level 1 Gentle Yoga for Vital Mobility and Balance

Phone: 310-375-4617

The Rev. Jason Shelby, Rector: 310-594-7984

The Rev. Celeste Stump, Deacon, Chaplain at The Canterbury

Mark Bennett, Director of Music: 310-594-7416

David Knight, Organist: 310-375-4617

Claire Erbeznik, Office Administrator: 310-375-4617

Elaine Mistele, Business Manager: 310-594-8268

Joel Miranda, Sexton

Wayne Hastings, Communications: 901-219-6564

Church Office hours are:

Monday through Thursday

9:00 am to 3:00 pm