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April 22, 2007
Third Sunday of Easter

Presiding Minister    Fr. Evan Ardley
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Paul Johnson
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                  Timur Muhrlin
Crucifer                   Lawrence Mortensen
Lector                     Lee McCormick
Ushers                    Gray Hall & Carl Tebell
Coffee Hour Host    Leona Lee & Carl Tebell
Counters                 Glenda Lisk & Grant Burger
Flowers are given to the glory of God from Barbara and Jack Kling in memory of Gloria Siech

First Reading:       Acts 9:1-20
Second Reading   Revelation 5:11-14
Holy Gospel:        John 21:1-19
Psalmody:            Psalm 30

ROGINSKI ORDINATION SET FOR JUNE 16

Mark this date! Pastor-elect Dawn Roginski will be ordained at St. Francis on Saturday, June 16th in the afternoon. Dawn will be installed the following day during regular worship as Pastor of Parish Programs at St. Francis. This will be an Extraordinary ordination. Dawn cannot be ordained in the Ordinary manner by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) because she refuses to sign the ELCA’s unjust celibacy requirement expected only of LGBTI clergy. Dawn’s ordination is another expression of what St. Francis stands for in the continuing struggle for reformation of a Reformation church, the ELCA. Please reserve this weekend. It will be a festive and prophetic event.

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• David Brightman, Tom Metz, and family in the passing of David's mother, Lucy Brightman on April 10
• Grant Burger and family in the passing of Grant's father, August F. Burger
• Pat Stein and family who mourn the loss of Gloria Siech
• Chris Wogaman and family as they mourn the loss of Dorrie Jensen, grandmother to Chris
• Hilda, aunt of Deb Cote, diagnosed with breast cancer
• Tony Michelini, co-worker of Eric Shifler, under going lung cancer treatment
• Maria Ryndik, one of our seniors, with a growth on her lung, and her sister Madeleine and brother Conrad, who are both very ill
• 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
• Mary Wiltse, sister of Mari Irvin
• Bill Hunter who is home at last
• Joe Rizzo’s mother hospitalized, and Dirk Adamsen, struck by car and recovering (both friends of Rob Zampetti)
• 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

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.

GRANT BURGER TO STEP DOWN

Because of responsibilities related to the recent death of his father, Grant Burger has decided to step aside as President of the Council for the remainder of his term. The Congregation Council members expressed their thanks for his superb leadership. Grant will remain on council for the fulfillment of his term on council. Vice President Susan Tuccieri will assume the position of president. Our thanks to Grant and to Susan for their leadership.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME BRUNCH SUNDAY APRIL 29

On Sunday, April 29 after worship, there will be a New Members Brunch hosted by the Congregation Council. Please stay after church for a delightful meal, to welcome our new members and to learn something about each one of them. This event, on the fifth Sunday of the month, is part of a new program devised by the Congregation Council, to do something special on fifth Sundays during the year. The next fifth Sunday, July 29th, will be our first Fifth Sunday Forum and it will combine the coffee hour with an open forum of Council and Congregation on our worship life. Another Fifth Sunday Forum is planned for September 30th as an open forum on our Property.

MUSIC AT ST. FRANCIS

CHORAL READING, HAYDN NELSON MASS

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

COME TO COMMUNITY NIGHT

You are invited to our community night dinners and fun on the first Wednesday of the month. These nights are an opportunity for our families (with or without children) to get together for a little socialization, fun and dinner. The next Community Night is May 2nd. Please call Dave at the church office if you plan on attending.

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.

FRIENDS OF ST. FRANCIS MOMENT

We are introducing this Friends of St. Francis Moment as a new weekly addition to the Times to give you updates on what is happening at your Childcare Center. Biggest news now: our Parents are busy planning our May 12th Spring Fling and would love to know if you have a connection at a restaurant or food market for donations of appetizer/hors d’oeuvres to serve at the event. Contact Gabriel at 415-643-3753.

To order tickets for the Spring Fling Auction and Casino Night go to the Childcare Center website website

AIDS WALK 2007

Surely it is way too early to be reading notices of an event that doesn’t occur until July 15. You would think so, and you would be wrong. AWSF Headquarters is gearing up and we need to do so as well. So.....

1. Save July 15th for the walk. No weddings, no Hawaiian jaunts, no Alaska cruises. Just save the date.

2. As before, I will register everyone who was on our team list last year whether you walked or not. If you can’t do it this year, I suggest (a) a really good persuasive reason and (b) you need to let me know before April 29.

3. If you register independently, remember to identify yourself as being on the St. Francis - SFSU Geography Team #1127.

4. A new or used, mint condition or tragically hokey, white T-shirt. We will tie dye team T-shirts this year. You can also wear a team shirt from the past years.

PAM WALTON TO BE AT THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB

Pam Walton, producer of "Call to Witness", that documents the journey of Phyllis Zillhart, Ruth Frost and others, will discuss her work in a forum "Leading the Way: Using Documentary Film in the Quest for LGBT Equality". The forum will be held on May 15th, 5:30 PM, reception; 6 PM program at 595 Market St 2nd Fl.; $8.00 members, $15 non-members. Call 415-597-6700 for more information.

SF FREEDOM SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

Saturday, May 12th at Saint Francis Lutheran Church, SF Freedom School presents: The Black Response to Racist Violence (1890-1970): Pacifism, Tactical Nonviolence and Armed Self-Defense.

PERFORMANCE & PARTICIPATORY DISCUSSION, featuring Awele Makeba, storyteller, actor and teaching artist for social change. Audience discussion led by Dr. Kathy Emery with participation by veterans of the Civil Rights Movement and United Playaz. Food from 6-7PM. Performance begins at 7 PM. Sliding scale admission.

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Lectionary For Easter 4

• First Reading: Acts 9:36-43
• Second Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
• Gospel: John 10:22-30
• Psalmody: Psalm 23

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Rob Byrne    
Healing Minister      
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Sarah Wells
Lector                      Needed
Ushers                     Needed
Flowers                   Needed
Coffee Hour Host     Congregation Council
Counters                  Paul Knudson & Rob Byrne

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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