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 Clare's Guild
Saint Clare's meets on the second Thursdays of the month at 11 a.m. from
September through May usually in a member's home. The Guild's Christian
Social Relations project is to visit homebound members of the Parish.
Saint Margaret's Guild
Saint Margaret's meets at 11 a.m. on the fourth Wednesdays of the month
(except for July and August) at the homes of members. A luncheon is served.
The Guild's main obligation is the financial support and maintenance of
the Church Library. St. Margaret's Guild Social Relations project is the
St. Barnabas Senior Center.
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.
The Friars
All male members of Saint Francis Parish are welcome to cook and share
fellowship while preparing meals for Parish events, including the Lenten
Suppers, Mother's Day sticky buns, the Antiques Show and Sale workers
supper. The Friars also hold an annual barbecue 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.
Non-parish members are welcome!
