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St. Francis Times

April 16, 2006
Feast of the Resurrection

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Wei Haur Lau
Lector(s) David Bernstein & Glenda Lisk
Healing Minister Pr. Paul Brenner
Crucifer Ted Hyrons
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Ken Broshous & Carl Tebell
Counters Paul Johnson & Jim Kowalski
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Coffee Hour Hosts Rob Zampetti & Wei Haur Lau
Flowers Karen Custer & Grant Burger

Processional Gospel: Mark 11:1-11
Passion Reading: Mark 14: 21-15:39

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;
• Arlin Weinberger and her family on the death of her father, Caspar Weinberger. Arlin served on the Board of our Child Care Center for many years and her son attended the school;
• the father of Wei Haur Lau,  diagnosed with lung cancer;
• the father of Rob Zampetti, who is recovering from illness;
• Tom Tragardh, now at home, as he recovers from his second surgery; 
• 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;
• George Bergmann at Fort Miley Veterans Hospital;
• Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Chicago, who have called 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 (IAM) in South Africa, serving LGBT people and allies;
• Catherine Coon and the Children of Hope Project in Uganda.

ADULT STUDY GROUP.  All are invited to join us as we continue 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.

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

 IF YOU CAN HELP ANSWER PHONES at the office in the afternoons, please contact the interim parish administrator Dave Walda. He can give you more details.

The church office will be closed on Monday April 17. Messages can be left on voice mail for Pastors Robert, Paul, or for Dave Walda.

NO MORE INCENSE at worship. Because it has been determined that even a small amount has been bothering members of the choir the incense collects up there in the choir loft with no exhaust we have to forgo reluctantly the practice until some better and healthier option is available. Use of the censor without any incense, installation of an active ventilation system and use of hypo-allergenic perfumes will be considered by the the Worship Team.

HAND WASHING WAS WELL RECEIVED at Maundy Thursday service. Pastor Roberts Maundy Thursday posted sermon develops the theme. Everyone present had their hands washed.

If you forgot to bring your Love Offerings during Holy Week, be sure to bring them next week.  Thanks.

NATURAL DISASTER TRAINING ON MAY 17 Are you and St. Francis prepared to respond? It will take at least three days for disaster relief agencies to react after the event. Churches will be looked upon by the community as a source of help until then and afterwards. Are we ready? No. But you can be. You can join St. Francis staff in a morning of disaster training on Wednesday, May 17 at St. Marys Cathedral, 1111 Gough. There is no cost, but you must register at the church office.

Rachel Hoobing has been getting ready to compete at the Gay Games in Chicago. If you would like to see her perform the Waltz, Tango and Quickstep then come to one or all of these events. She will be dancing Friday, April 28th, at night at Trip the Light Fantastic (www.tripthelightfantastic.org) at the East Bay Dance Center in Oakland. She will also be dancing in the evening on Sunday, May 7th at a Trip the Light (Gay Games Benefit) Gala Banquet (see previous website to register for the show-Silver level) at the Lake Merritt Dance Center in Oakland.Any questions call Rachel at 510/ 985-1696 or email her at how2bahoobing at earthlink dot net.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS presents My Life, My Plan, Creating a Values-Based Financial Plan,  May 6, 9 AM to 12:30 PM at the LGBT Community Center  1800 Market St There is a $20 fee to cover the meal and materials. For more information contact or to register call 800-564-1293

EVERY THURSDAY VIGIL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN THE IRAQ WAR. 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. at the Federal Bldg., 450 Golden Gate at Larkin. This is vigil is sponsored by the Quakers. 29 Bay Area People have died so far in the Iraq War.

ST. FRANCIS MEMBERS & FRIENDS DIRECTORY: This years copy of the directory will be completed after Easter in order to include new members. 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.

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY of the 1906 earthquake and fire, The San Francisco Interfaith Council is holding a one-hour Interfaith Prayer Service on Tuesday, April 18, beginning at 12:00 Noon at Old St. Marys Church, California and Grant Avenue in Chinatown.  The service will remember those who died; honor those who rebuilt the city; and dedicate ourselves to be prepared.  Music by the Third Baptist Church Choir and the Chinese School Choir will be included.  Cantor Rita Glassman of Congregation Sherith Israel will also sing. The service will end at 12:55 p.m.

THE REV. WILLIAM SLOANE COFFIN, a retired pastor of Riverside Church in New York City, and chaplain at Yale University during the Civil Rights movement, and later a leader in the protests against the Viet Nam War, died on April 12 at his home. An early supporter of the gay rights movement, Dr. Coffin preached at St. Francis for the 5th anniversary of the ordinations in January 1995. He was 81 years old.

Other Events to Note:

SF GAY MEN'S CHORUS APRIL 17TH at Davies Symphony Hall for the Thank You for the Music concert.

SPRING FLING SILENT AUCTION to benefit Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center,  Saturday evening, May 20, 2006.  at the S. F. County Fair Building at Ninth Ave & Lincoln Way.

SF FREEDOM SCHOOL FILM AND CONCERT FUNDRAISER, May 6, 6:30 - 9 PM. St. Francis Church Parish Hall..

Sun 16	Mon 17	Tue 18	Wed 19	Thu 20	Fri 21	Sat 22	Sun 23
EASTER 8:45 AM Community Hospitality (PH) 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal (S) 9:45 AM Adult Education Class (CR) 11:00 AM WORSHIP - Feast of the Resurrection (S) 12:15 PM Coffee Hour Easter Egg Hunt for Children (PH)	OFFICE CLOSED	9:30 AM Staff Meeting (SC) 6:30 PM Council Meeting (CR)	10:00 AM Doors open for Senior Center (PH) 11:30 AM Senior Center Lunch (PH)	.	.	6:30 PM Earth Day Feast (PH)	8:45 AM Community Hospitality (PH) 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal (S) 9:45 AM Adult Education Class (CR) 11:00 AM WORSHIP - Feast of the Resurrection (S) 12:15 PM Coffee Hour (PH)

Participants for Sunday, April 23
First Sunday after Easter

Presiding Minister TBA
Preacher TBA
Assisting Minister TBA
Lector(s) Lee McCormick
Healing Minister TBA
Crucifer NEEDED
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers NEEDED
Counters Susan Tucceri & Dale Leininger
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Coffee Hour Hosts Beverly Hines
Flowers Aileen Flood

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