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St. Francis Times

July 1, 2007
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Presiding Minister    Pr. Dawn Roginski
Preacher                  Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister     Chris Wogaman
Healing Minister       Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan                 Timur Muhrlin
Crucifer                   Paul Johnson
Lector                     Jessica Prentice
Ushers                    Susan Tucceri & Dave Walda
Counters                 Ken Hedrick

Flowers are given to the glory of God from Ken Hedrick in memory of his mother Lorraine K. Hedrick on her birthday
Coffee Hour Host     Nancy Burns, Deb Cote and Ron Merk

First Reading:       1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Second Reading   Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Holy Gospel:        Luke 9:51-62
Psalmody:           Psalm 16

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Gray Hall, hospitalized
• Faye Robinson
• Jane Huey, mother of James Huey, who has health concerns
• Tony Michelini, co-worker of Eric Shifler, under going lung cancer treatment
• Bob Douglas
• James Huey
• Rob Zampetti's father, recovering
• Brian Knittel's mother
• Mary Wiltse, sister of Mari Irvin
• Bill Hunter
• Ollie Payne
• John Duffy
• Rick Anderson
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center,
• Martha Littlefield, from the Senior Center
• Vera Mariani, from the Senior Center, recovering from 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.

THE REV. DAWN ROGINSKI
ORDAINED AND INSTALLED

Photo by Max Kirkeberg

A festive and historic moment in the life of St. Francis it was indeed. Pastor Dawn Roginski begins ministry as Pastor of Parish Programs.

For St. Francis this event stirred memories of the Extraordinary ordinations of Pastors Ruth Frost, Jeff Johnson and Phyllis Zillhart, occasioned by an unjust celibacy rule against LGBT clergy, that ignited the movement for justice for LGBT clergy in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Today almost one third of ELCA synods are calling for the end of that unjust rule.

For St. Francis, Pastor Dawn’s installation fulfills the Vision of 2004 to call a pastor to develop St. Francis’ ministry and membership in the communities of the Duboce Triangle, the Castro and Noe Valley and beyond: a congregation for all persons of our richly diverse neighborhood. And now our prayers, our efforts and our support are called forth in support of this one whom God has brought to us.

Photos by Max Kirkeberg and Sarah Wells

Excitement filled with anticipation. Dawn opens gifts and stoles in preparation for her ordination

Dirk Selland reading a lesson. Book is held by Greg Egertson with Pr. Paul Brenner, Verger looking on.

The Rev. Donna Simon, preacher, making a personal point about Dawn (front right) with her parents (to her left) taking note.

Ordinand Roginski kneeling before Bishop Paul Egertson, Dean Dan Solberg with Pr. Ruth Frost in the red chasuble.

Clergy came from as far as Chico and Davis to join in this historic event.

Clery on the Extraordinary Candidacy Project roster present that day.

Greg Egertson receiving the Lutheran Lesbian and Gay Ministries Leadership Award at the LLGM Gala Dinner at Cathedral Hill Hotel on Saturday evening.

LLGM and the Extraordinary Candidacy Project are merging into Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries.

Beverly Hines and Leona Lee at the LLGM Gala are certainly "10’s" in our book.

INSTALLATION SUNDAY JUNE 17

Worship Leaders in prayer before worship for Sunday's Installation of Pastor Roginski.

Gabriel Proo reading a lesson.

Preacher Erik Christensen of Chicago.

Call Chair, Dale Leininger, presenting a Bible to Pastor Roginski.

Jessica Prentice presenting a plant.

Pr. Dawn is acclaimed as Pastor of Parish Programs by the congregation.

Presiding at Holy Communion for the very first time as Pastor.

Both the ordination and installation were videotaped thanks to assistance of Ron Merk. A local newscast that aired on television can be seen by going to What's new page of this site, as well as YouTube.Com. There are also articles at Gay.Com, Advocate.Com, Chritianitytoday.Com, and Yahoo News.

GREETINGS FROM YOUR NEW PASTOR

I thank God for the opportunity to be among and serve you as pastor. I want to take the opportunity to give thanks to all the people who worked hard on the ordination and installation. First, I want to thank Pr Goldstein who did what he could from his sickbed. Thanks to David Walda for spending a lot of time working on the bulletins and answering my questions. Thanks to Jim Kowalski for the all the time spent preparing for the media and the gala. Thanks to Paul Brenner for help with worship planning and for being an excellent verger. Thanks to David Schofield who helped with music planning and did a great job playing the organ. And last but not least, thanks to all the worship participants, photographers, and videographers. All of your work made for wonderful celebrations.

Regarding the parish programs I have a request to you. I want to start a Sunday school and bring the families to worship. I would love to hear your ideas about structure and materials. I will be starting a committee for Sunday school and am looking for people willing to help plan and/or teach. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please let me know. If you are interested in being a teacher only, please let me know also. I am thinking of structuring the teaching so that a teacher will take the classes for a short time, reducing the amount of time commitment. Together we can create a wonderful ministry for the children of our congregation.

I want to meet with you to get to know you. Please contact me to schedule a time for an informal meeting. There will be opportunities to meet in small groups in July. I look forward to talking with you. Please do not hesitate to call and/or send me an email: RevDRoginski-at-sbcglobal.net.

SUNDAY CLASS

We are reading Bishop John Spong’s latest book, Jesus for the Non Religious. As usual for Bishop Spong, this too is a controversial and provocative book. Please join us for an animated discussion about our faith in the 21st Century in San Francisco. Pastor Robert

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 UPDATE

First of all, the correct total as of June 20th was $3,745.00. As of June 27th, our team total is $6,110.00. Yea. The Lutheran take has gone from 3 persons raising $742.00 to 7 persons raising $1,737.50 (versus 10 geographers raising $4,372.50). Most of the Lutheran take comes from 3 folks: Jim A., Jane M., and Gabriel P. Together their total is $1,375.00. OK.

In spite of my fears, the t-shirts are fabulous. Thanks to Brandee Marckmann, Carl Tebell, Babs Kling, Eric Shifler, Gabriel Proo, and especially Karl Brice from St. Marks who supervised the dyeing process, and brought all the supplies.

We should have about 20 shirts for sale with the St. Francis logo on it. The price is $12 (you can give more if so moved) and you will be the envy of the city.

Max Kirkeberg (aka Little Maxie)

HOLIDAY INVITE

St. Francis Members & Friends are invited to a 4th of July Redwood City Open House by Lynne Ohlson and Karen Olesen & Pastor Roginski, 1:00 PM - Dusk? 729 Lincoln Avenue, Redwood City. (20 minute walk from downtown train station).

--BYO meat for barbeque or anything else--

The largest 4th of July Parade west of the Mississippi begins at 10:00 AM in downtown Redwood City.

Please RSVP by July 2. Call 650 369-8761 OR olesen50-at-yahoo.com.

There will be chairs reserved on the parade route and transportation provided from the train station to our home. The chairs will be located 1/2 block from the train station for the convenience of those who cannot walk far. We are willing to drive interested parade watchers close to this viewing area from our home. Those that can easily walk the 20 minutes from our home, should park in our neighborhood. Don't forget hat, water and sunscreen although chairs will be in the shade.

Download a street map from the parade website: http://www.parade.org/parade.html to locate our chairs near the corner of Arguello/Broadway and Marshall.

On the day of the 4th, use Lynne's cell#: 650 575-9387. We look forward to sharing an old-fashioned 4th with you!


P.S. I forgot: there are fireworks at 9 PM! Warmly, Karen

BE A VOLUNTEER

Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity are again partnering to construct another home at De Long and Head Streets in San Francisco. There are a number of Saturdays to work at the site. For more info, see the flyer on the bulletin board, see the website www.habitatsf.org, or call Jim Sturm at 415-869-1500, ext. 102.

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Lectionary for Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

• First Reading: Isaiah 66:10-14
• Second Reading: Galatians 6:1-16
• Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
• Psalmody: Psalm 66:1-9

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Presiding Minister    Pr. Robert Goldstein
Preacher                  Pr. Dawn Roginski
Assisting Minister    Grant Burger
Healing Minister       Pr. Dawn Roginski
Sacristan                 Samuel Aller
Crucifer                   Stephen Lawson
Lector                      Barbara Kling
Ushers                     Needed
Flowers                   Needed
Coffee Hour Host     Needed
Counters                  Brad Hubert & 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

(415)621-2635, FAX (415)621-8819

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