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St. Francis Times
July 29, 2007
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Presiding Minister Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Preacher
Pr. Robert Goldstein
Assisting Minister
Chris Wogaman
Healing Minister
Pr. Robert Goldstein
Sacristan
Samuel Aller
Crucifer
Lawrence Mortensen
Lector
Dale Leininger
Ushers
Eric Shifler & Susan Tucceri
Flowers are given to the glory of God in honor of Megan Rohrer of the Welcome Ministry
Coffee Hour Host Lucy & Dave Walda
Counters Glenda Lisk & Mike Callahan
First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32
Second Reading Colossians 2:6-19
Holy Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Psalmody: Psalm 138
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
- 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
- Mary Wiltse, sister of Mari Irvin
- Doug Oakman, brother-in-law of Dave Walda, with recurring cancer
- Bill Hunter
- Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
- Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center
- Pastor Bradley Schmeling and St. John's Lutheran Church, Atlanta, Georgia, as they ponder their future with the ELCA
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;
- Catharine Coon and the Children of Hope Project in Uganda.
FIRST FIFTH SUNDAY FORUM
The first of the Fifth Sunday Forums will take place this Sunday. Council decided that whenever there is a fifth Sunday in the month an informal meeting will be held during coffee hour on a particular topic for purposes of improving communication with one another and the council. This Sunday’s topic is worship.
SOCIAL JUSTICE MEETING
Saturday, Aug 4 is Global Gay Solidarity Day. Join us at noon at the Flood Bldg, 870 Market St. for a demonstration against 7 foreign consulates of countries that discriminate and oppress LGBT people. Be part of this call for justice and raising public awareness.
Ken Hedrick, Pastor Robert and Michael Petrelis with Supervisors Ross Mirkarimi, Bevan Dufty remembering the third anniversary of the hanging of two gay teenagers in Iran
NEW CHICAGO BISHOP WANTS LGBT CELIBACY ENDED
Chicago Sun-Times, July 25
The Lutheran pastor soon to be bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA wants his denomination to lift a celibacy requirement for gay and lesbian clergy. "That's where I think the church is going," Bishop-elect Wayne Miller said. "That's where I think it needs to go."
He's hoping the change will come next month in Chicago, where the ELCA is conducting its Churchwide assembly. Nearly a third of the denomination's 65 synods are asking for a policy shift in clergy standards. A gay pastor from Atlanta was recently removed from the ELCA clergy roster because he was in a non-celibate committed relationship. Some synods, such as Chicago, have tried not to force the issue.
"Some of the churches with the most growth in this synod are led by gay pastors in committed relationships," said Bishop Paul Landahl said he approaches the issue pastorally and with compassion.
"I have a daughter [who is in] a same-sex committed relationship," he said. "It's been part of my life. To see her connected to a church that's kind of slammed the door on gay and lesbian people is a miracle in and of itself."
(Currently there is a move to delay decision until 2009 Assembly -Pastor Robert)
GALA PLANNING MEETING
On August 5th, following service at 12:30 PM there will be meeting to plan for the fall GALA. Help in many areas is needed so that there can be a successful GALA and achieve our ministry goals as planned in our Vision & Mission Statement. Please contact me if you are interested or would like to be included but are not able to attend this meeting. Jim Kowalski, Council Liaison
FILL THE FOOD BASKET
Bring your food offering to church on Sunday mornings and leave it in the basket as you enter the sanctuary. Food that can be accepted include: canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna, canned meats, soups, stews and chili, peanut butter and cereal (no glass containers or perishable food, please). Some of the food will be used for Sunday’s Community Hospitality. The remaining donations will be given to the San Francisco Food Bank.
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
SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE
Join team St. Francis & Friends in the fight against breast cancer. Register today for the Susan B. Komen Sept. 23rd Race for the Cure Run/Walk. Visit http://race.sfkomen.org,, click on "Join An Existing Team" and follow the prompts to team St. Francis and Friends.
The walk begins in front of the SF Ferry Building. Proceeds from the event support breast cancer outreach, prevention and research grants. Sponsorship events news to follow soon.
HOUSE WARMING INVITE
Ron Merk is throwing a house warming party on August 12 starting at 5 PM. St. Francis members and friends are invited. It will include refreshments, and at 8 PM live entertainment and films showing in his new 44 seat theatre Ron built. Those interested can either leave a phone message at 415-863-1937, or email at rmerk221@sbcglobal.net. Ron requests no gifts, but is open to a good bottle of wine. His address is 379 Highland Ave, San Francisco.
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Lectionary for Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
- First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
- Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-11
- Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
- Psalmody: Psalm 49:1-12
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
Presiding Minister Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Preacher
Pr. Dawn Roginksi
Assisting Minister
Healing Minister
Sacristan
Crucifer
Lector
Needed
Ushers
Needed
Flowers
Needed
Coffee Hour Host
Needed
Counters
Dale Leininger & Nancy Loewe
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
Contact us:
Directions to St. Francis: Ext 21
Worship Service schedule: Ext 20
Pr. Robert Goldstein: Ext 11
Pr. Dawn Roginksi Ext 12
Dr. David Schofield, Music Director: Ext 23
Beverly Hines, Senior Center Coordinator: Ext 22
Dave Walda, Parish Administrator: Ext 10
Clifton King, Sexton
Susan Tucceri, Congregation President
Dale Leininger, Treasurer; Ext 14
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
General Email: St.FrancisSF@sbcglobal.net
The Rev. Robert Goldstein: RevRGoldstein-at-sbcglobal.net
The Rev. Dawn Roginski RevDRoginski-at-sbcglobal.net
David Walda, Parish Administrator: St.FrancisSF@sbcglobal.net
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