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St. Francis Times

May 28, 2006
Seventh Sunday of Easter

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Grant Burger
Lector(s) Jessica Prentice
Healing Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Crucifer Greg Gomez
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Max Kirkeberg & Eric Shifler
Counters Mike Callahan & Dale Leininger
Organist Gene Clark
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God, and in honor of the wedding anniversary of Jim and Diane DeLange
Coffee Hour Hosts Sky & Denise Orun

Hebrew Lesson: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalmody: Psalm 1
Christian Reading:  1 John 5: 9-13
Holy Gospel:  John 17:6-19

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• John, friend of Michael Mallory, who has serious medical issues;
• George, the father of Rob Zampetti, who is recovering from illness;  
• Ollie Payne as she recovers from a long illness;
• 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.

THERE WILL BE NO CHOIR REHEARSAL THIS SUNDAY, May 28.

TODAY AFTER WORSHIP, we plan to have coffee hour  in the garden  and behind the church  and to witness children of the congregation plant flowers in celebration of God’s rebirth of Creation. After the blessing, everyone is invited to gather outside for a Prayer of Creation and followed by coffee hour.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY-ELECTED CALL COMMITTEE tasked with recommending to the St. Francis Lutheran congregation candidate(s) to serve as our Associate Pastor of Parish Programs. This process is the next piece in furthering our mission for vision and building our team ministry at St. Francis. The committee members include Scott Beckerly, Rob Byrne, Dale Leininger, Jim Kowalski, Susan Kools, Deb Tully, Marilyn Jackson and Marsha White. The Nominating Committee would also like to thank those members willing to serve on this committee, but were not elected.

THE NEW MEMBERS AND FRIENDS DIRECTORY for 2006 is available for pick-up at the church office. Please notify the office with any corrections you find with your information.

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

AIDS WALK 2006 The Walk this year is Sunday, July 16th. I registered our 2005 team on May 15th, except for the two who will be gone on July 16th.  In addition 8 new members from St. Francis have been registered.  The following will be shocking news (Barbara should be sitting down): I  intend to do email communications with the team members.   I will be at Coffee Hour to register new walkers.  Thanks for your support!  Max Kirkeberg

PRIDE PARADE - JUNE 25, 2006  St. Francis has participated for years, marching with the Lutherans Concerned contingent.  We'd like to do it again, and we're hoping we can match the efforts of St. Mark’s.  They have invited us to join them at a Potluck Supper and Tie-dyeing Party on Saturday, June 10 from 5 to 9 PM.  The objective is to have an impressive contingent all in tie-dyed T-shirts with the names of our churches stenciled on the front and back.  To that end can we ask you to sign up prior to June 10 to march?  There will be a sign up sheet at coffee hours.  Let's support this free way to make St. Francis’ presence known.      Max Kirkeberg and Pastor Robert

GALA COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU! Looking for enthusiastic people to help organize the St. Francis 2006 GALA Fundraiser scheduled for September 17th. Join the team and participate in the planning for this very special celebration. Find out more at our first meeting after church on June 4th,  1 PM.

NANCY EWART IS HAVING A SPRING ART SHOW called Full Spectrum because it is featuring painting, ceramics, printmaking, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, film & video, glass work and assemblage. It will be held at SOMA  Arts, 690 Bryant St at Fifth. A reception will be on June 2, 6-9 PM and the show on June 3, 1-5 PM. Deals for all St. Francis members who attend.

Join the creators of the Juana opera, in this lively panel on the impact of homophobia and sexism in religion and how it affects local queer artists and religious leaders.  The discussion will be jump started with a short video (9 ½ minutes) of three years of workshop productions from Juana, the opera in development by Carla Lucero and Alicia Gaspar de Alba.

Confirmed panelists:

·      Virginia Benavidez, Photographer, Visual Artist

·      Maria Caruana, Freedom-in-Christ Church Pastor

·      Miguel Flores, Photographer, Visual Artist

·      Rev. Robert Goldstein, St. Francis Lutheran Church

·      Carla Lucero, Juana Composer, Co-Librettist

·      Alejandra Vila, Former Youth Minister, Catholic Church,

Former Clergy, Metropolitan Community Church

Stay after the panel to get an update on the Juana opera, based on the life and poetry of 17th Century lesbian nun Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, who was persecuted as part of the Catholic Church’s Spanish Inquisition. 

Where:       SF LGBT Center, Rainbow Room.

When:        June 17th, 2 p.m.

Cost:           $5-10 sliding scale.

Sun 28	Mon 29	Tue 30	Wed 31	Thu 1	Fri 2	Sat 3	Sun 4
8:45 AM Community Hospitality (PH) 9:45 AM Adult Education Class (CR) 11:00 AM WORSHIP (S) 12:15 PM Coffee Hour (PH) 1:30 PM Gay Pride Planning (CR)	Office Closed in observance of Memorial Day	9:00 AM Staff Meeting (SC)	10:00 AM St. Francis Senior Center (PH) 11:00 AM Senior Program: Grupo Folklorico 2:00 PM 100th Anniversary Committee at the Petersen's Home	.	.	.	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, June 4
The Day of Pentecost

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister NEEDED
Lector(s) Glenda Lisk
Healing Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Crucifer Brandee Markcmann
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Bill Hunter & Leona Lee
Counters TBA
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Altar Flowers NEEDED
Coffee Hour Hosts NEEDED

Please take note of the opportunities available to assist with the worship service. If you can help, put your name on the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall.

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