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St. Francis Times

June 4, 2006
The Day of Pentecost

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

First Reading: Acts 2: 1-21
Psalmody: Psalm 104: 25-35
Second Reading:  Romans 8: 22-27
Holy Gospel:  John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

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;
• Rick Anderson, friend of Dale Johnson, who is now a resident of Maitri.
• Mike Callahan and family members Jim and Margaret; Jennifer; and Kaitlin and Allison Funkhouser as they mourn the death of Alex Funkhouser, their son, husband, and father, respectively, while on duty with the U.S. Army in Iraq this past Monday.
• Robin Ressler, her daughters Amanda and Leila, and Mike Callahan, as we mourn the loss of our cat, Dainty, who was a member of our family for over eighteen years, who passed on Tuesday.

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.”

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.

AIDS WALK 2006 UPDATE: Our team has grown to about 178 member, of which 46% (81) come from St. Francis or from friends of St. Francis. My first ever team email went out on Thursday, June 1st  to those without email or whose emails came back, you were mailed the letter and should receive it soon. Any problems, please me at 415-282-6022.           Max Kirkeberg

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.

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

COMMUNITY NIGHT AND TALENT SHOW is Wednesday June 7 at 6 PM. It will be the last one until this fall. Watch for announcements of its resumption.

AN INFORMALLY ORGANIZED GARDEN COMMITTEE has formed to maintain the St. Francis Yard, Memorial Terrace, and Grounds. The committee meets, gloved and ready to work, every other Saturday at 10:00 AM for an hour or two. Any member or friend of St. Francis who would like to lend a hand will always be welcomed. On Saturday June 17th the Garden Committee will prune the hedge surrounding the Memorial Terrace and Garden. Additional volunteers to help with this effort will be greatly appreciated. The Garden Committee will meet again on July 1, and notices of the bimonthly work days will all be posted in the St. Francis times, and will soon be available on the internet-accessible church calendar. Contact Randy Thueme for more information.

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.

No Sin, My Love: 

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.

For more information please call Valentin Aguirre, Juana Opera Producer, at 415.355.0922 or email valentinaguirre@sbcglobal.net

Sun 4	Mon 5	Tue 6	Wed 7	Thu 8	Fri 9	Sat 10	Sun 11
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) 1:00 PM Gala Committee (SC)	.	9:00 AM Staff Meeting (SC)	10:00 AM St. Francis Senior Center (PH) 11:00 AM Senior Program: Arias from Wagner's Ring (PH) 6:00 PM Community Night - Talent Show (PH)	6:30 PM Personnel Committee (SC)	.	.	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) 2:00 PM PFLAG (PH & CR)

Participants for Sunday, June 11
Holy Trinity

Presiding Minister Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister Michael Mallory
Lector(s) Jack Kling
Healing Minister Pr. Robert Goldstein
Crucifer Stephen Lawson
Sacristan Patrick Brown, Jr.
Ushers Gloria Siech & Carl Tebell
Counters Paul Knutson & Ken Hedrick
Organist Dr. David Schofield
Altar Flowers Gene Clark
Coffee Hour Hosts Leona Lee & Grant Burger

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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