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St. Francis Times

Participants for Sunday, March 26
The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Presiding Minister Pr. Paul Brenner
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Rachel Markel
Lector(s) Jessica Prentice
Healing Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Crucifer Sarah Wells
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Scott Beckerley & Karen Custer
Counters Debora Tully & Dale Leininger
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Coffee Hour Hosts Leona Lee & Grant Burger

Hebrew Lesson: Numbers 21:4-9
Psalmody: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Christian Reading: Ephesians 2:1-20
Holy Gospel:  St. John 3:14-21

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Tami Moore, one of our Seniors, as she mourns the loss of her youngest son, Paul Moore, who died unexpectedly of pancreatic cancer;
• the father of Wei Haur Lau, just diagnosed with lung cancer;
• the father of Deb Tully;
• George, the father of Rob Zampetti, who is recovering from illness;
• Roy Matlofsky, Rob's partner, who is recovering from hernia surgery;  
• Tom Tragardh, now at home, as he recovers from his second surgery;
• John Ross, a resident at Maitri;
• Ollie Payne as she recovers from a long illness;
• Edna Gourley, one of our Seniors, who is recuperating at home,
• John Duffy, uncle of Dann Cantrell, as he goes through serious treatment;
• Paul Bergmann at Fort Miley Veterans Hospital;
• Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Chicago as they prepare to call Eric Haaland, a Montana ordinand in a committed relationship.

Those serving in the world:

• The Rev. Pieter Oberholzer and his partner, Fanie Zondagh, and the staff at Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (I AM) in South Africa, serving LGBT people and allies;
• Catherine Coon and the Children of Hope Project in Uganda;
• the St. Francis Transitional Ministry Team;
• all who work for justice and seek peace in the world.

INSTALLATION.  The Installation Eucharist for Pr. Robert Goldstein will be held today at 2:30 PM. Parking will be available at Sullivans Funeral Home, 2254 Market between 15 & 16 Sts. A special flyer MUST BE VISIBLE on the vehicles dashboard or THE CAR will be towed. The flyers can be picked up at the 11:00 AM service or before the installation service from the ushers.

The 2nd MEMBERSHIP INQUIRY CLASS will meet at 10:30 AM on Saturday April 1.  Whether you plan to join or not, you are invited to attend.  New Members will be received at the Easter Vigil.  See Pr. Goldstein.

ADULT STUDY GROUP.  All are invited to join us as we begin studying a wonderful series by Professor Bart D. Ehrman looking at the first three hundred years of the formation of the Church From Jesus to Constantine Sundays at 9:45 AM. 

WE NEED YOUR HELP in covering the phone and accepting deliveries on weekday afternoons from noon till 4 PM.  A sign up sheet has been posted downstairs if you can help until a new Parish Administrator is on staff.  You can also call the interim parish administrator, Dave Walda in the mornings. Your assistance will be very much appreciated.

ON APRIL 17TH, THE SF GAY MEN'S CHORUS is delighted to host the Stockholm Gay Choir from Sweden, and the Community Women's Orchestra, at Davies Symphony Hall for the Thank You for the Music concert. Please help preserve the musical and cultural legacy of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus by financially supporting its continued success through your attendance at this concert and through your tax deductible donations. For more information and to purchase tickets please go to the SFGMC website at: www.sfgmc.org/pub/home/index.asp

SPRING FLING SILENT AUCTION to benefit Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center will be held Saturday evening, May 20, 2006.  Mark your calendars now and join us for an evening of great food, drinks, a silent auction, a raffle and entertainment (there is a sliding scale of $5-$50.)  Spring Fling 2006 will be held at the S. F. County Fair Building at Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way.

EASTER BUFFET:  Persons interested in going for an Easter Buffet at the Marriott Hotel please see Barbara Kling for details.

LOVE BAGS are available in the narthex for you to use for making a special love offering during Lent.  You may use more than one Love Bag.  The offering of the Love Bags will be during the Great Days of Holy Week from Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday. Your offering will help support the mission of justice and compassion by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of
St. Francis Lutheran Church.  "Inasmuch as you have done it...."

PARTICIPATE IN ST. FRANCIS CHOIR. Each Sunday morning rehearsal is at 9:00 AM.  To sing is to pray twice.

PASSION MUSIC FOR ORGAN: Our organist Dr. David Schofield will be performing a program of Passion music for organ on Tuesday, April 4, 7:30 at St. Francis. This event is free. David will be performing works of J.S. Bach, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Tournemire and Messiaen

JESSICA PRENTICE is proud to announce the publication of her first book, Full Moon Feast: Food and the Hunger for Connection. You are all invited to a book release party here at the church on April 8 at 5 PM. Jessica will read in the sanctuary and then sign books in the parish hall. Wine, bread, and cheese will be served. If you cannot attend the party, but would like to buy a book, please contact Jessica directly at jessica@wisefoodways.com.

SF FREEDOM SCHOOL FILM AND CONCERT FUNDRAISER, with Civil Rights Veterans and the Bay Area Labor Chorus (and Food and Drink) Saturday, May 6, 6:30 - 9 PM. St. Francis Church Parish Hall.  Please come and join us to support the SF Freedom School where we use Civil Rights history as a case study to help people understand how social movements happen. We inspire and energize!  Contact Kathy Emery(mke4think@hotmail.com) if you want more information. Also see www.educationanddemocracy.org/ED_SFFS.html

ST. FRANCIS MEMBERS & FRIENDS DIRECTORY This years copy of the directory will be completed after Easter in order to include new members joining at the Easter Vigil. To ensure your contact information is correct, please call or email the church office to verify your address, telephone (work, home, and/or cell), and email address.

GREG GOMEZ  is looking for a 1 bedroom apartment in the Bay Area. He would like to move sometime over the next few months and can pay up to $1,200. If you have any leads, please call Greg at 415-244-6728.

INCOME TAX REFUND?  Do consider a tithe of your tax refund to some special interest group or organization within the St. Francis family.

Sun 26	Mon 27	Tue 28	Wed 29	Thu 30	Fri 31	Sat 1	Sun 2
8:45 AM Community Hospitality (PH) 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal (S) 9:45 AM Adult Education Class (CR) 11:00 AM WORSHIP (S) 12:15 PM Coffee Hour (PH) 2:30 PM Pastor Goldstein's Installation Service (S) & (PH)	.	6:30 PM Worship Committee (SC)	10:00 AM Doors open for Senior Center (PH) 12:00 PM Senior Center Lunch (PH)	.	.	10:30 AM Membership Class (SC) 12:00 PM Landmark Forum (PH)	8:45 AM Community Hospitality (PH) 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal (S) 9:45 AM Adult Education Class (CR) 11:00 AM WORSHIP (S) 12:15 PM Coffee Hour (PH) 1:00 PM Congregation Counter Meeting (SC)

Participants for Sunday, April 2
The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Presiding Minister Pr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Robin Ressler
Lector(s) NEEDED
Healing Minister Pr. Paul Brenner
Crucifer NEEDED
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Ken Borshous
Counters Susan Tucceri & Lynne Ohlson
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Coffee Hour Hosts Debbie Cote & Nancy Burns

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