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St. Francis Times

May 13, 2007
Sixth Sunday of Easter

Presiding Minister    Pr. Paul Brenner
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Grant Burger
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                 Iris Vaughan
Crucifer                   Jim Kowalski
Lector                     Lee McCormick
Ushers                    Devon Grant & Chuck Hancock
Coffee Hour Host    James Infusino
Counters                 Jim Kowalski & Debora Tully
Flowers are given to the glory of God Mari Irvin & Jeannine Janson in celebration of thanks for Grant Burger’s service as Congregation President.

First Reading:       Acts 16:9-15
Second Reading   Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
Holy Gospel:        John 14:23-29
Psalmody:            Psalm 67

DAWN ROGINSKI STARTS MAY 14TH

Pastor-elect Dawn Roginski will begin her ministry at St. Francis tomorrow, May 14th. The first week or so will be a busy one for her as she gets her bearings, and sets up the center office for herself. Pastor Robert and Dave Walda will be working closely with Dawn. LLGM is currently preparing invitations for her ordination on June 16th.

Her email address is RevDRoginski@sbcglobal.net. Her phone extension at the church is 12.

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Jane Huey, mother of James Huey, who has health concerns
• 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
• Dale Johnson's mother
• Rob Zampetti’s father, recovering
• Brian Knittel’s mother
• Mary Wiltse, sister of Mari Irvin
• Bill Hunter at home
• 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
• Martha Littlefield, who completed radiation treatments: Vera Jean Marini, under-going surgery, (the latter two persons attend our Senior Center)
• 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.

MUSIC AT ST. FRANCIS

CHORAL MUSIC FROM THE BALTIC LANDS

Sacred and Profane
Rebecca Seeman, Director
Saturday, May 19th at 8 PM - tickets available at the door

NEW MEMBERS HONORED AT BRUNCH

On Sunday, April 29, all the new members received in the past year were introduced, welcomed and celebrated at a delicious lunch sponsored by the Congregation Council. Photos by Michael Petrelis

Susan Tucceri gave Michael Petrelis a Bush "out of office" countdown clock

Chung Bae and Ben Sloan open their card and gift

FRIENDS OF ST. FRANCIS CHILDCARE CENTER MOMENT

The Center’s back-yard is a wonderful natural setting, quite unique for a Childcare Center in urban San Fran-cisco. The children experience nature first-hand, such as when they saw a Cooper’s Hawk last Fall and were quiet enough to observe it for 10 minutes while it was perched in the chestnut and plum trees. Have you toured the Center lately? Call Sally Large to schedule a tour - 861-1818.

To order tickets for the Spring Fling Auction and Casino Night Saturday May 12, go to the Childcare Center website.

NEW FOUNDATION COMMITTEE APPOINTEES

The Foundation Committee is very pleased to announce the appointment of its two newest members: Susan Kools and Kristi Smith-Knutson. We welcome Susan and Kristi to the Foundation Committee, and hope you will join us in wishing them well as they begin their service to this important ministry of St. Francis. Thank you, Susan and Kristi!

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.

FIFTH SUNDAY FORUM

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.

AIDS WALK 2007

By now, 62 of you should have received your packets from AWSF. The 3 persons who signed up with me last Sunday will be receiving packets soon. This gives us 65 Lutherans (or partners) and 20 Geographers (and about 10 friends who don’t fit in either category) for a team total of about 95 persons. This is excellent for this stage of the game. You received something new in your packets this year: a couple of "Take One to Register" cards. This means you have a ridiculously easy way to entice two friends to join our team. Yes, I know that for every friend you solicit to join the team, that’s one less friend who will sponsor you. Believe me, I know. But think of the big picture - the higher good. A good compromise is to solicit from your low-end sponsors. -Max Kirkeberg

ATTENTION PRIDE PARADE & AIDS WALK PARTICIPANTS

If you are planning to walk in either the Gay Pride Parade or the AIDS Walk you need a Tie Dyed T-shirt. If you do not have one please bring a clean loose white T-shirt to church ASAP or bring it to the Tie Dye party held at St. Marks at 6 PM Saturday May 19th. For more information see Max Kirkeberg or Pastor Robert.

This notice is being emailed also to Robert James (& Keith Skelly) and Patrick (via Paul Brenner) because they have been identified as AIDS Walk walkers. Pastor Robert

RACHEL HOOBING DANCES IN "LEARNING TO FLY"

The documentary "Learning to Fly", to be shown at the LBGT Film Festival, will feature Rachel Hoobing, of her ballroom dance competition for the 2006 Gay Games in Chicago last year. The film will be shown on Saturday June 16, 11:30 AM at the Roxie Film Center. Information is at www.frameline.org or 415-703-8650.

Rachel also graduated from her certificate program at Mills College yesterday. After completion of her student teaching and other requirements she will receive her certification to teach. Congratulations!

MAX'S WALKING TOUR

At last year’s Gala, Max Kirkeberg offered a walking tour of the North Mission. No date was set, and by the time he remembered, the rainy season was upon us. The walk has been scheduled for Saturday May 12th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. If it rains, the walk will be held on June 9th.

Five persons (the Olson twins & friend, and Dale & Mitch) cannot make either walk so a walk will be scheduled later in the summer.

It is hoped that the other walkers - Jim Asp, Brandee Marckmann, Sally Large, Denise Orun, Kirsten Havrehed, Sarah Wells, Marsha White, Mike Callahan and Robin Ressler - can make the walk on May 12th. It will begin in front of Mission Dolores, 16th Street and Dolores at 10 AM. If the above folks cannot make it or there are questions, call Max at 415-282-6022.

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 7

• First Reading: Acts 16:16-34
• Second Reading: Revelations 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
• Gospel: John 17:20-26
• Psalmody: Psalm 97

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher                  Dawn Roginski - Pastor-Elect
Assisting Minister     Rachel Hoobing   
Healing Minister      
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Leona Lee
Lector                      Patrick Brandt
Ushers                     Needed
Flowers                   Beverly Hines
Coffee Hour Host     Needed
Counters                  Dale Leininger & Scott Beckerley

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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