St. Francis Weekly
March 13 - March 20, 2022

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The Sunday bulletin can be accessed HERE.
Quote of the Week...
Food for Thought. . .
This was my reflection from the first midweek Lenten program held on Wednesday. . .

An image that has stayed with me for many years is volunteering at the Dorothy Day Homeless Shelter in Moorhead, MN, during college.  One spring evening after the meal, I chatted with one of the guests, Ed.  He came out of the plains of the Dakotas as wise as an owl and as drunk as a skunk.  As we talked, it was clear that Ed had done quite a bit before the bottle got the better of him. He had been an editor for one of the papers in South Dakota. During his time there, he developed good relations with the local Native American tribe.  So much so, that they invited him to become an honorary member of the nation.  To read more, click here. . .
Link of the Week
Saturday Night Live may not be the expected place to express solidarity and support for Ukraine. The past week's cold open is powerful . . .
Going Deeper
Sister Joan Chittister is one of the insightful spiritual voices of our time. This is a recent reflection. Thank you, Betsy Adams . . .
A Walk into the Dark
The spiritual life does not come cheap. It is not a stroll down a Mary Poppins path with a candy-store God who gives sweets and miracles. It is a walk into the dark with the God who is the light that leads us through darkness.
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, March 13
Lent 2C

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

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

After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Godly Play Story:
St. Patrick

11:00 AM
Lenten Video Discussion:
Restorative Grace

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE 
Monday (14)
1:30 PM
Interfaith Social Ministry Collaborative

7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday (15)
5:00 PM 
Prayer Shawl Ministry Zoom

6:00 PM
Evening Prayer Service

7:00 PM
Adult Forum: Introduction to Passover

Wednesday (16)
8:30 AM 
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Zoom Meeting -- Priests & Wardens

6:15 PM
Lenten Soup and Bread Meal at
St. John's Lutheran Church

7:00 PM
In Person and Remote Midweek Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service

Sunday (20)
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--Justice from Below

After Worship
Zoom Coffee Hour

4:00 PM
Service for Pets and Their People
Save the Date
Monday, March 21 @ 7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Monday, March 21 @ 3:30 PM Regathering Committee

Tuesday, March 22 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, March 22 @ 6:00 PM 
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, March 23 @ 8:30 AM
ECCT Meeting

Wednesday, March 23 @ 6:15 PM Lenten Soup and Bread Meal at
St. John's

Wednesday March 23 @ 7:00 PM
Midweek Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service

Thursday, March 24 @ 10:00 AM 
Morning Prayer

Thursday, March 24 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Sunday, March 27 @ 8:00 AM 
In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, March 27 @ 10:00 AM
In-Person and Livestream Worship
with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, March 27
After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday, March 27 @ 11:00 AM
Lenten Discussion:
Walter Brueggemann--Law that Listens

Monday, March 28 @ 7:00 PM
Sneak Peek Lectionary Study

Tuesday, March 28 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, March 29 @ 6:00 PM 
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, March 30 @ 8:30 AM
ECCT Meeting

Wednesday, March 30 @ 6:15 PM Lenten Soup and Bread Meal at
St. John's

Wednesday March 30 @ 7:00 PM
Midweek Lenten Holden Evening Prayer Service

Thursday, March 31 @ 10:00 AM 
Morning Prayer

Thursday, March 31 @ 11:00 AM
Edgehill Eucharist

Thursday, March 31 @ Noon Marketing Committee Meeting

Friday, April 1 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-A-Long

Sunday, April 3 @ 8:00 AM 
In-Person Worship with Eucharist (HC)

Sunday, April 3 @ 10:00 AM
In-Person and Livestream Worship
with Eucharist (Church)

Sunday, April 3
After the 10 AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday, April 3 @ 11:00 AM
Lenten Discussion:
Walter Brueggemann--Being Prophetic in Today's World