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St. Francis Times

May 7, 2006
Fourth Sunday of Easter

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Rachel Markel
Lector(s) Gene Clark & Glenda Lisk
Healing Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Crucifer Eric Shifler
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Timur Muhrlin & Lawrence Mortensen
Counters Sarah Wells & Lynne Ohlson
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Flowers Arthur Morris & Rob Zampetti
Coffee Hour Host(s) St. Francis Council

Hebrew Lesson: Acts 4: 5-12
Psalmody: Psalm 23
Christian Reading: 1 John 3: 16-24
Holy Gospel:  John 10: 11-18

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• The father or 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.

NEW MEMBER WELCOME St. Francis will formally welcome our new members with a coffee hour potluck today 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.

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.

VOTE TO ELECT CALL COMMITTEE FOR NEW ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Sunday, May 21, 2006, in the Parish Hall following the worship service, the members of the congregation shall meet to elect the call committee tasked with recommending candidate(s) to this congregation for our Associate Pastor of Parish Programs position. Three members from Council and five members from the congregation at-large will be elected to this committee by voting members who are present. This vote will be conducted by secret ballot. Non-voting members may observe the meeting.

After the official  voting meeting has been concluded/adjourned, the council would like to have an informal meeting/conversation about the organ refurbishing initiative and invites anyone in the congregation with an interest in participating in that conversation to stay for it.

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.

AIDS WALK 2006 The Walk this year is Sunday, July 16th. Once again we have a team with the SFSU Geography Department. If you were on the team last year, Max will register you (at the same address) on May 15th. If for some reason you cannot do the walk this year, please let him know either by leaving a message on his phone at school  (415-338-7702) with something like Hi Max. This is Gabriel Proo, from church. I cant do the walk but good luck., or send an email to loleyworm@yahoo.com (thats to Ally Kushin, our map librarian, who understands email). Thanks for your help.

For folks who were not on the team last year, Max will be able to register you at church before you do coffee and goodies.

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 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.

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.

CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, MAY 12

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 BACH CHOIR CONCERT
Saturday May 13 8 PM & Sunday May 14  4 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, Gough & Bush St, SF Call 415-441-4942 or www.sfbachorg for more information.

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 p.m. at the Federal Bldg., 450 Golden Gate at Larkin.  Sponsored by the Quakers.

Sun 7	Mon 8	Tue 9	Wed 10	Thu 11	Fri 12	Sat 13	Sun 14
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)	.	9:30 AM Staff Meeting (SC)	10:00 AM St. Francis Senior Center (PH) 11:00 AM San Francisco Conservatory of Music (PH)	.	Office Closed	.	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, May 14
Fifth Sunday of Easter

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister
Lector(s) Lee McCormick
Healing Minister
Crucifer NEEDED
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers NEEDED
Counters Deb Tully & Brad Hubert
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Coffee Hour Hosts Barb & Jack Kling
Flowers Childcare Center in honor of Mothers Day

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