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St. Francis Times

April 1, 2007
Sunday of the Passion - Palm Sunday

Presiding Minister    Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Barbara Kling
Healing Minister       Pr. Paul Brenner
Sacristan                  Paul Johnson
Crucifer                   Eric Shifler
Lector                     Various
Ushers                    Timur Muhrlin & Lawrence Mortensen
Coffee Hour Host    Ken Hedrick & Ron Merk
Counters                 Brad Hubert & Scott Beckerley

Processional Gospel:      Luke 19:28-40

The Passion of Jesus the Christ:      Luke 22:14-23:56

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Chris Wogaman and family as they mourn the loss of Dorrie Jensen, grandmother to Chris
• Rachel Hoobing and family as they mourn the death of her grandmother Marian Hoobing, 93 years old
• Paul Johnson and family as they mourn the death of his uncle, Owen Johnson
• Faye Robinson, recovering from surgery
• Gloria Seich, partner of Pat Stein, hospitalized at UCSF Parnassus (Check with Barbara Kling regarding visiting)
• Carl Jech and family as they grieve the death of Carl's sister, Margaret
• Doris Davis, recuperating at home
• Bob Douglas
• James Huey, in transition
• Dale Johnson's mother, who had a fall and is in physical therapy
• Rob Zampetti’s father, out of the hospital, recovering
• Brian Knittel’s mother recovering from surgery
• Mary Wiltse, sister of Mari Irvin, in treatment
• Bill Hunter
• Ollie Payne
• John Duffy
• Rick Anderson
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center, recovery from major surgery
• Pastor Bradley Schmeling and St. John's Lutheran Church, Atlanta, Georgia, as they appeal the verdict of the Hearing Committee

• New members who will be received at Easter: Gray Hall, James Huey, Robert James, Adam Maass, Ronald Merk, and Keith Skelly

Those serving in the world:

• The Rev. Megan Rohrer, Missionary to the Homeless of SF through The Welcome Ministry;
• 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.

DAWN ROGINSKI CALLED TO ST. FRANCIS

Dawn Roginski was elected at St. Francis’ congregational meeting last Sunday to the call to serve as Pastor of Parish Programs by a vote of 45 to 3. Pastor Roginski has accepted the Call and is in the midst of planning her date of arrival and will be working with us on setting up her date of ordination. A press realease can be read here. The Acrobat PDF viewer is required.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Passion/Palm Sunday, April 1

11 AM Terrace with Street Procession followed by Procession of Palms

Triduum - The Three Days

Holy Thursday, April 5

7 PM Maundy Thursday Service

Good Friday, April 6

Noon - Stations of the Cross

Noon - Interchurch Procession

7 PM - Good Friday Service

Easter Vigil, Saturday April 7

7:38 PM - Easter's First Worship

EASTER SUNDAY

11 AM - Festival of the Resurrection

GOOD FRIDAY WALK

St. Francis joins Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic and St. John the Evangelist Episcopal in our second Stations of the Cross Procession through the streets of San Francisco on Good Friday, April 6 at Noon till 2 PM.
If you cannot handle the walk there will also be the Stations of the Cross at noon inside St. Francis.

MARCH AT ST. FRANCIS

By Grant Burger, Congregation President

Dawn Roginski's acceptance of our call to serve as Pastor of Parish Programs as voted by this congregation last Sunday was the highlight for March at St. Francis. What a great day! Other March highlights included a traditional St. Patrick feast at coffee hour on the 18th (thank you Carl, Mike, Gabe and Max), and another fine organ concert by our music director, Dr. David Schofield.

The Wednesday Taize services continue to be well-received, and the Council approved the continuation of this program through the end of June at its March meeting.

The Council held its annual spring retreat and spent quality time discussing the next steps outlined in the Visioning Team report, plus ideas to strengthen and invigorate current programs and committee work for the upcoming year.

To further communicate among the membership, the Council will hold quarterly dialogues called "Fifth Sunday Forums" on July 29 and September 30. This will be a chance for the community to discuss on-going topics, initiatives and/or programs at St. Francis during coffee hour on those days.

Mission & Ministry giving for March was $12,678, down 23-percent from the projected budget of $16,534. Average worship attendance for March was 73.

HEIRLOOM COMMUNION WARE RESTORED

We have begun restoration and repair of our communion ware. The first two pieces, the flagon and large communion tray from Ansgar Danish Church, will be used at the Sunday Easter service. Other items are at a silversmith in town. If you would like to contribute to the restoration costs, please mark your check "Communion Ware." Our thanks to Sam Aller & Pastor Robert.

EASTER LILIES

If you want to furnish a lily plant for Easter, and want to bring it before Easter Sunday, be sure to contact Dave Walda at the office to arrange a time to drop it off. The office may be closed Good Friday afternoon, depending on finishing touches needed for the Holy Week and Easter services.

MUSIC AT ST. FRANCIS

CHORAL READING, HAYDN NELSON MASS

Palestrina Missa "Aeterna Christi Munera"
Thursday, May 5th at 9:30 AM - Free Admission

LOOKING FOR A PIANO

St. Francis is seeking a donation of a piano to replace the one in the Parish Hall which is beyond repair. The ideal solution is to get a baby grand for the sanctuary donated, and move the upright currently in the sanctuary to the Parish Hall. However we will accept another upright. If you can help, please contact David Schofield.

ROWAN SMITH FROM CAPE TOWN VISITS ST. FRANCIS

The Very Rev. Rowan Smith, Dean of St. Georges Cathedral, Cape Town, spoke at Coffee Hour about the extraordinary work of Pastor Pieter Oberholtzer, our missionary in South Africa and of the struggle for equal rights in that young democracy.

SUNDAY CLASS

We are reading Diana Bass' Christianity For the Rest of Us, a real alternative to the religious right and a model with which to test St. Francis' vision.

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE WEEKLY CALENDAR

Lectionary For Easter Sunday

• First Reading: Acts 10:34-43
• Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
• Gospel: John 20: 1-18
• Psalmody: Psalm 118

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister    Rachel Markel    
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                    Stephen Lawson
Lector                      Jack Kling
Ushers                     Needed
Coffee Hour Host     Needed
Counters                  Jim Kowalski & Ken Hedrick

Please take note of the opportunities available to assist with the worship service. There are open slots for upcoming Sundays. Please sign up on the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall.

Safeway parking permits are available in the back of the church. The permits allow parking for Sunday services ONLY.

St. Francis Lutheran Church

A Place for Gathering: Memory, Presence and Promise
152 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114-1111

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