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St. Francis Times

April 30, 2006
Second Sunday of Easter

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Paul Brenner
Assisting Minister Robin Ressler
Lector(s) Leona Lee & Karen Olesen
Healing Minister Pr. Paul Brenner
Crucifer Ken Broshous
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Chuck Hancock
Counters Scott Beckerley & Jim Kowalski
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Altar Flowers are the gift of Chuck Hancock in honor of the eighth anniversary of the death of his beloved partner of 28 years Larry Rowell.

Hebrew Lesson: Acts 3:12-19
Psalmody: Psalm 4
Christian Reading: 1 John 3:1-7
Holy Gospel:  Luke 24:36b-48

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

  • Sam Aller, recovering from surgery;
  • the father of 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.

 

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.

 

PASTOR GOLDSTEIN is out of the country, and returns on May 4. Pastor Paul is filling in for him.

 

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 Marckmann, Bill Mooney, Phil Horne, James Infusino, Jim Asp and Karen Custer.

 

BRING YOUR CALENDAR SUNDAY  is today, 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 anti-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.  She will  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.

 

PFLAG SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

May 14, 2 PM, followed by Sally Goldin, Personal Historian Tell Me A Story - Oral and Written Histories. Sally is interested in peoples stories of their lives and will discuss how these memories can be preserved through tapes, photographs, film and books.

 

Other Events to Note:

 

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.

 

DISPOSE OF YOUR MEDICINE SAFELY May 19 & 20, 10 AM - 2 PM at Walgreens; don't pollute the ocean. The following locations will be accepting medications:25 Point Lobos/Geary; 3601 California; 1750 Noriega; 1899 Fillmore; 1333 Castro; 1189 Potrero; 5300 3rd St; 965 Geneva; 3201 Divisadero; 1344 Stockton; 199 Parnassus; 825 Market; 2550 Ocean

 

EVERY THURSDAY VIGIL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN THE IRAQ WAR. 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM at the Federal Bldg., 450 Golden Gate at Larkin.  sponsored by the Quakers.

 

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

+Bob Goldstein, May 4

 

Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Only those meetings which directly involve our congregation are listed. Times and space which appear to be open may not be available. Please check with the office for meeting space and time.

(S) Sanctuary (PH) Parish Hall (CR) Conference Room (SC) St. Clare Lounge
(T) Thrivent (Y) Yard (K) Kitchen (50A) Parsonage

Sun 30

Mon 1

Tue 2

Wed 3

Thu 4

Fri 5

Sat 6

Sun 7

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 - Calendar Sign-up (PH)
 .

9:30 AM Staff Meeting (SC)

10:00 AM St. Francis Senior Center (PH)

11:00 AM Coping with Arthritis (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 - New Member Welcome (PH)

Participants for Sunday, May 7
Fourth Sunday of Easter

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister
Lector(s)
Healing Minister
Crucifer NEEDED
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers NEEDED
Counters Sarah Wells & Lynne Ohlson
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Coffee Hour Hosts Arthur Morris & Rob Zampetti
Flowers Bill Hunter & Leona Lee

St. Francis Lutheran Church
A Place for Gathering: Memory, Presence and Promise
152 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114-1111
(415)621-2635, FAX (415)621-8819
After-hours emergency on-call Pastor: (415)420-0692
Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
General Email: St.FrancisSF@sbcglobal.net

The Rev. Robert Goldstein: RevRGoldstein@sbcglobal.net
The Rev. Paul Brenner: RevPBrennerSFLC@sbcglobal.net
David Walda, Interim Parish Administrator: St.FrancisSF@sbcglobal.net

 

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