Love All.
Seek Peace.
Live and Care Generously.
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This past Sunday we welcomed Weston Paul McAllister into the church with Holy Baptism. Welcome, Weston!
Also, congratulations to Sunday School students on their first chimes musical offering. We hope to hear more from you as you enjoy music in church.
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Vision-In-Action Update:
This week St. Francis signed a contract with Brandt Construction for the renovation and expansion to our facility. Now that we have a contract in place, the sub-contractors will begin putting together orders for materials and then Brandt can begin building a timeline for construction.
We hope that you are as excited for the End of Year Celebration at which we will not only congratulate our students and offer gratitude for our teachers at St. Francis, we will all share in the ground breaking for our Vision In Action Building Campaign.
We pray that you will join us for this most festive day. It will occur on May 19th, The Day of Pentecost, so be sure to wear something RED!
Thanks and peace,
Fr. Davies+
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Celebrate with St. Francis!
Sunday, May 19th
10:00 am | Holy Eucharist and Groundbreaking
Join us for worship on the Feast day of Pentecost, the day God taught the hearts of God's faithful people by sending us the light of the Holy Spirit. During the 10:00 am Holy Eucharist we will celebrate our Sunday School classes and our graduates. Before we are dismissed from worship, we will move outside to symbolically break ground on our renewal building project.
11:30 am | Parish Picnic
Following the Holy Eucharist celebration, we will party with our annual parish picnic. St. Francis will provide fried chicken, a vegetarian option, and drinks. Please bring a side dish, dessert, or something else to share. A bounce house and crafts will be available for children—young and the young at heart.
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Volunteers Needed!!
Many hands are needed to help spread the feast and to clean up after the picnic! Please contact us to help out at info@stfranciszionsville.org or sign up on the narthex table.
Set-Up Volunteers (9am-10:30am) responsibilities include: preparing beverages and organizing food and paper products on tables.
Clean-Up Volunteers (12:15pm-1:30pm) responsibilities include: putting away tables and chairs, picking up kitchen, taking out trash, vacuuming.
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Celebration Coffee Hour
Join us this Sunday, May 5th for a festive coffee hour to celebrate our Parish Administrator, Meghan McConnell, as she leaves St. Francis to begin seminary. She will preach at both services.
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Community Gardens
The St. Francis Community Garden plots are now available for rental! Plots of roughly 20' by 20' are available for rent at St. Francis In-The-Fields. The cost is $30 per plot, with an additional $30 deposit that is returned at the end of the growing season if the plot is maintained. This includes the cost of the water, which is available in the field.
Our Community Garden offers the opportunity to grow your own vegetables or flowers, as well as supporting local food pantries. We ask that 10% of all produce is donated to local food pantries, with collection at the church.
Contact us for more information or check out our website:
https://stfranciszionsville.org/garden
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Graduates Recognition
Help us recognize our graduates! If you have someone who will graduate this May or June from any institution, high school, college, etc., please let us know by contacting the Church Office at info@stfranciszionsville.org with names by, Sunday, May 12th. Gradates will be recognized during the 10:00 am Holy Eucharist on Sunday, May 19th. All graduates, regardless of attendance on the 19th will receive a book selected by Fr. Davies as a gift.
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Image of God - Special Series!
Join us for good conversation about the Image of God at both May and June's Theology on Tap. Two special guests will discuss the biblical studies and the theological lens of this topic, our own residential theologian Dr. John T Noble, and The Rev. Dr. Kirsten Guidero.
Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm
with Dr. John T Noble.
Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 pm
with The Rev. Dr. Kirsten Guidero
Both events will be held after the 6:00 pm Wednesday evening worship at St. Francis, located at North High Brewery, located at 75 N Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077.
Contact Fr. Joél for information at curate@stfranciszionsville.org.
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Queer Theology on Tap
Looking for an open conversation about faith and queerness? Join us for Queer Theology on Tap, an opportunity for discussion and fellowship. Our first topic is where do we find God? Contact Fr. Joél for more information.
Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 pm
English Ivy's Pub
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Waycross Men's Retreat
The Waycross Men’s Retreat on May 17-19 2024 is open for registration! The men’s retreat will focus on fellowship, sharing our stories, and learning Benedictine spiritual practices. There will also be plenty of free time for hiking, reading, relaxing, conversations, or reflection. We will have opportunities for community prayer time, a service on Sunday, music, spiritual reflection, Labyrinth walking, and a fire circle. The program will start Friday night after dinner (6:30pm) and will end at noon (lunch) on Sunday. There is an option for arriving on Thursday for a quiet day. The retreat will be led by Br. Abraham, a monk from St. Gregory’s Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery in the Episcopal Church.
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Food Pantry Volunteers
Help us feed our neighbors! Volunteers are needed to deliver food pantry donations from St. Francis to The Caring Center in Lebanon. This simple, easy ministry involves picking up food from St. Francis and driving it to the Food Pantry. The delivery times are flexible, but we traditionally drop off on Monday or Tuesdays. On Monday, the Caring Center is open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. On Tuesday, the Caring Center is open from 11am - 5pm. The Caring Center is closed on the third Tuesday of each month.
Sign Up Online or contact us for assistance at info@stfranciszionsville.org.
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Ladies’ Book Club
All ladies of the parish are invited to the Book Club beginning on June 6th and ending June 27th, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. This Book Club will be available in person and online over zoom. We will read The Amen Effect, Ancient Wisdom to Mend our Broken Hearts and World, by Sharon Brous. Books are available for purchase at St. Francis for a discounted price.
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Muffins with Mom Next Sunday
Linger after church for a special treat in celebration of Mother's Day following the 8:00 am and 10:00 am Holy Eucharist. We will also have a special craft on our Prayground table for children of all ages to make and gift to their moms.
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Church Calendar
What's coming up at church? Check out the St. Francis Calendar online. Are we missing an event or meeting? Please reach out to info@stfranciszionsville.org to include calendar events.
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Church Office Hours
The Church Office normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. If you have an emergency please call 317-873-4377 and follow the prompts for pastoral care. A priest will be in touch with you shortly.
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Sunday Readings
Liturgy of the Word
Sunday Morning Ministry Team
8am Presider: The Rev. Dr. Joél Muñoz, Curate
10am Presider: The Rev. C. Davies Reed, Rector
Preacher: Meghan McConnell, Postulant
Altar Guild: Lele Casalini, Kenny Winget, Anne and Larry Boley, Megan Olson
Flower Guild: Jenny McGraw
Music: Robert Bolyard, Music Director, St. Francis Choir
8am LEM: Mark Wyatt
8am Lector: Lele Casalini
LEM 10am: Mara Lusk
Acolytes: Gabe Reynal, Annabel Lusk, Eli Ganci, Tate Lanie
Lector 10am: Val Reynal, Josie Lanie
Ushers: Laura Noel, Hazel Murphy, JT Noble, Iris Ganci
Greeter: Laura Noel
Tech Assistant: Rafa Reynal
Virtual Usher: Paulette Feltus
Counters: Owen Hitchins, Laura Noel
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St. Francis In-The-Fields
317-873-4377
www.stfranciszionsville.org
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