Adult Fellowship

Saint Francis Church offers a variety of activities for adult fellowship:

Parish Women -

Each woman of the Saint Francis Parish is a member of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW). The major fund raiser of the ECW is the annual Antiques Show and Sale which is held in early June. Within the ECW are five guilds. Each guild has particular charities which each supports.

Saint Anne's Guild
Saint Anne's meets at 7:30 in the evening the fourth Mondays of the month (September through June) and supports Good Samaritan Hospital by knitting preemie hats and booties. The members are also knitting (or crocheting) afghans for residents of Vermont Care Center. St. Anne's Guild holds a Book Sale in the Spring (and again during the annual Rummage Sale). Another annual event is a Christmas Auction held at a member's home. In addition to the monthly meeting,
St. Anne's leads a day tour in the summer and holds a summer dinner party for members, spouses and friends. Any money raised by
St. Anne's Guild is distributed to various Parish and outreach charities.

Saint Cecilia's Guild
Saint Cecilia's meets on the fourth Thursdays in January, March, May, September and November. Monies are earned by sponsoring a monthly Bridge Tournament and by holding three "Pops" parties during the year. Projects include purchasing Bibles for graduating high school seniors, supporting of special parish projects, contributing to the Harbor Interfaith Shelter and the Outreach Scholarship Fund.

Saint Teresa's Guild
This guild meets monthly on Thursdays or Fridays, alternating luncheon and dinner meetings at members' homes, Tourigney Hall or local restaurants. The Guild supports local charities and outreach programs which benefit children and their families who are the victims of illness, abuse or poverty. Primary activities include a Fall fund raising event and the Christmas "Adopt-a-Family" Program. The Guild also supports an Emergency Dinner Fund to support St. Francis families in crisis.

Other adult activities include -

Saint Francis Supper Club
The Supper Club is open to any parishioner who is 18 years and older who wants an opportunity for fun, fellowship, food and a wonderful experience of getting to know the Saint Francis family. The Saint Francis Supper Club meets every four to six weeks. People interested in joining are added throughout the year. To make inquiries or have questions answered, please call the church office (310) 375-4617.

St. Francis Supper Club Groups
If you are interested in joining one of the groups below,
please contact the group leader or the church office.

The Friars
All men of Saint Francis Parish are welcome to join The Friars of St. Francis. The Friars cook and share fellowship in the kitchen while preparing meals for parish events, including: Lenten Suppers, Mother's Day Sticky Buns, The Harvest Cupboard, and Homecoming BBQ. The Friars also hold an annual men's dinner for its members.

Duplicate Bridge
This group of bridge players is sponsored by the ECW. The Duplicate Bridge Group meets each Monday in Tourigney Hall at 11:45 a.m. (except for a new holidays). Bring a partner; the cost is only $3 per person. Coffee, tea and cookies are available. Many bridge players come before noon and enjoy a brown-bag lunch.
This bridge group is not affiliated with the American Contract Bridge League. Non-parish members are welcome!