Current
Programs
Upcoming Events at St. Francis
May 17 & 18 |
Antiques Show Activities -
-Coordinators needed for the Afternoon Teas on Thursday and Friday, May 28 and 29, and a leader for the pineapple table centerpiece arrangements.
-Staffing needed during the Show & Sale by volunteering a few hours.
- Donations are requested for the Gala Silent Auction - Some ideas for auction: Sports tickets; sports memorabilia; gift baskets; gift certificates to restaurants, shops, spas; vacation home/hotel weekends; jewelry; wine, liquor. Items may be dropped off at the church office.
Search Engine Gift Giving - If you just change your default search engine to GoodSearch.com and select a charity listed; such as, Harbor Interfaith Services, the charity will receive funds. This search engine is powered by Yahoo. "Outreach without any effort."
"Finding God in the Midst of Chaos: Caring for Children as Spiritual Practice" Book Discussion - Sunday mornings, 11:30 a.m., Library (same time as youth group meetings), lunch and childcare provided.
Listening to God Book Club - Monday, April 7, 12:30 p.m. in Library. Book Club will meet the first Monday of even months, except August.
Faith-ful Families - Meets monthly for a pot luck supper, spiritual activity and family fun.
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.
Susie & Al Zimmerman |
Cheryl & Hector Gutierrez | Phyllis & Hayward Thomas |
Shannon & Todd Kee |
Jasminka & Stuart Criley |
Sally & Bill Hill |
Stephanie & Mark Mervine |
Patt & Bill Parker |
Elaine & Lloyd Mistele |
Tina van der Velden |
Janet Lauderman |
Rosalie & Victor Gonzalez |
Fr. Jim Caldwell |
Sally Higman |
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Marilyn Smith |
Widows and Orphans - Every Tuesday evening the group meeting for fellowship and a meal (you don't have to cook!). If you are interested, call Kathy Falk for the name of the week's restaurant. Everyone welcome. The groups would be delighted if you would join them.
Adult Christian Formation - Sunday mornings, 9 a.m., Board Room.
Carl Erickson Mailing - Long time member of St. Francis now living in Walnut Creek would like to hear from parishioners. Please contact the Church Office for his address.
Doberman Neighborhood Center Outreach- Donations of non-perishable foods are especially needed this time of year and clothing donations are welcome also. Place your donations in the basket located in the church office.
St. Francis Supper Club - Two groups have been formed with several more being planned. Announcements of upcoming events will be made in the next several weeks.
Operational Endowment Fund - The Vestry has created this fund and its purpose will be to receive contributions to St. Francis Church that will provide a steady stream of income to the church from interest, dividends and appreciation. If parishioners are able at this time to make contributions of cash or securities, it would be greatly welcomed. Our goal is to transfer $65,000 or more of existing Town & Country funds, along with new donations, into this fund by the end of 2007. Also consider placing St. Francis Church in your Will. This is a gift that keeps on giving because the earned income will be an annual contribution to the operating funds of the church.
Sunday School Needs You! - Sunday School is now looking for anyone interested in being a Workshop Cycle Teacher (grades Pre-K through 5th), Workshop Cycle Leader (Kitchen/Art) or Shepherd (teenage helper) for the school year, 2007-2008. Our Nursery is always in need of on-call substitutes for Lu Adams as well. Please call the church office to volunteer (310) 375-4617 or contact Heidi Reber, Sunday School Director. Sunday School begins 9:45 a.m. in Chapel.
Visit http://www.taize.fr/en for information about the community at Taizé.
Gratitude for God's Love is Key on the Cancer Journey - Inviting all cancer survivors (as well as co-survivors--those who support someone with cancer) who desire to share with on another, using Scripture and prayer for 90 minutes in weekly, daytime meetings. Please contact Jeanne Morgen.
St. Francis Scholarship Fund eScrip Program - This is the on-going program which helps donate funds to the Scholarship Fund. The following in a link to the eScrip web site where one can sign up directly on the Internet. The St. Francis number is 166448460 and the address is http://www.escrip.com Look for the "Back to School" Yellow School Bus logo at Vons and Pavilions and buy participating products.
The Grocery Community Card Program at Ralphs - Each year before August 31, you must renew your commitment to Ralphs to have your purchases benefit the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund. This you can do on the Internet by visiting www.ralphs.com. Click on Community Contributions, then click on Participant Sign-Up, click I agree and fill in the enrollment form. Our NPO number is 84585. Hit submit.
Call for Lectors and Lay Readers - A perfect way to minister to St. Francis is by becoming a lector and/or lay reader to read in church about once a month at the 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. service. Teens and adults are encouraged to contact the church office to volunteer. Chalice bearers and lay eucharistic visitors are also needed.
Bellringer Input - Do you wish to share something you feel everyone should know? What better way to communicate the information then to announce it in the Bellringer newsletter. Articles must be submitted by the fifteenth of each month by placing the information in the Bellringer Mailbox in the Parish Office, sending via e-mail secretary@stfrancispv.org or by fax (310) 791-2740.
Harbor Interfaith Shelter - Food cupboard has been set up by the Patt and Bill Parker at Harbor Interfaith Shelter. Please donate non-perishable food items to help re-stock the cupboard. There is a contribution drop-off bin in the Parish Office. Next time you are at the market, remember to add a few things to donate.
Southern California Wildfire Relief thru Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) - If you would like to contribute to our neighbors affected by the devastating wildfires, you can do so through the church office. Please make your tax deductible contribution payable to ERD and mark "Wildfire Relief" on the memo line. All contributions will go directly to fire relief for Southern California fire victims.
The David Arnold Family Fund - Anyone who would like to make a monetary donation can do so at Malaga Bank. Please make checks payable to Wendy Arnold. Checks can be brought in or mailed to the church office or placed in collection plate with notation for Arnold Family Fund.
Town and Country Preschool Plea - Aiden Sears is 4 years old and a student at Town and Country. He has been diagnosed with Leukemia. Contributions to the Aiden Sears Fund would be greatly appreciated. Please contract the school office (310) 375-2829.
School Supplies for our Savior Center for Youth in El Monte - The Outreach Commission is also collecting supplies for this center including paper, pens, crayons, pencils, felt pens, glue, tape, stickers, small prizes, individual juice boxes, snacks and cash. Baskets are outside of the chapel and church and in the church office.
The Bishop's Guild - The Bishop's Guild is an organization designed to help support the seminarians of this diocese who will be the priests and bishops of our future. There are no monthly meetings, no dinners, no bazaars or bake sales, only yearly dues of $15. For more information, please call the church office (310) 375-4617.
