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St. Francis Times

April 23, 2006
First Sunday of Easter

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Rachel Hoobing
Assisting Minister Robin Ressler
Lector(s) Deb Tully
Crucifer Sarah Wells
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers NEEDED
Counters Susan Tucceri & Dale Leininger
Organist Paul Brenner
Coffee Hour Hosts Beverly Hines in memory of Millie Ferrari
Flowers Aileen Flood

Hebrew Lesson: Acts 4:32-35
Psalmody: Psalm 133
Christian Reading: 1 John 1:1 - 2:2
Holy Gospel:  John 20:19-31

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Sam Aller, recovering from surgery; the father Wei Haur Lau,  diagnosed with lung cancer;  
• George, the father of Rob Zampetti, who is recovering from illness;  
• 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

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 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.

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

PASTOR GOLDSTEIN will be out of the country starting April 21, and returns on May 4. Pastor Paul will be filling in for him.

NO MORE INCENSE at worship. Because even a small amount has been bothering members of the choir the incense collects up there in the choir loft with no exhaust we are  forgoing the use of incense until some better and healthier option is available. Alternatives will be considered by the the Worship Team.

NEW MEMBER WELCOME St. Francis will formally welcome our new members with a coffee hour potluck on Sunday May 7 in the Parish Hall. The Congregation Council will provide the food, but we are looking for volunteers to help set-up and clean. This promises to be a fun event and we hope everyone can attend and bring into the fold our newest members - Ken Broshous, Brandee Marchmann, Bill Mooeny, Phil Horne, James Infusino, Jim Asp and Karen Custer.

BRING YOUR CALENDER SUNDAY  is set for next Sunday, April 30, during coffee hour. We will be signing folks up for Sunday morning duties through July. We especially need women to serve as Lectors, Crucifers and Assisting Ministers. St. Francis believes strongly in maintaining a presence at the altar that includes both men and women. Please speak with Grant Burger or any of the pastors if you wish to learn more about these roles.

COMMUNICATIONS / SOCIAL TASK FORCE: The Council has authorized the formation of a Communications / Social Justice Task Force to look at ways to express St. Francis views on social issues. Initially the focus will be on the various anit-gay marriage and anti-gay adoption / foster parent amendments that are being proposed for the fall election. If you are interested, please contact Ken Hedrick or Rob Byrne.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE ORGAN REFURBISHMENT TASK FORCE? Our organ needs some loving care and we will be offering an informational organ tour for congregation members, and creating a task force to restore broken-down parts. Please talk to Deb Tully, Rob Byrne or Ken Hedrick.

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.

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.

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.

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.

INTERFAITH COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

An afternoon of prayer and action starting at 12 noon with Mass at Mission Dolores, Interfaith Prayer, March to Dolores Park, and March to Federal Building. Call for 415-972-1315 for more info.

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.

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.  sponsored by the Quakers.

Sun 23	Mon 24	Tue 25	Wed 26	Thu 27	Fri 28	Sat 29	Sun 30
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)	.	11:00 AM Staff Meeting (SC) Elevator will not be available during the day due to needed repairs.	10:00 AM St. Francis Senior Center (PH) 11:30 AM Accent in Flowers (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)

Participants for Sunday, April 30
Second Sunday after Easter

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Paul Brenner
Assisting Minister TBA
Lector(s) Lee McCormick
Healing Minister TBA
Crucifer NEEDED
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers NEEDED
Counters Scott Beckerley & Jim Kowalski
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Coffee Hour Hosts Chuck Hancock
Flowers NEEDED

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