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St. Francis Times

October 21, 2007
Festival of St. Luke, Evangelist

First Reading:      Isaiah 43:8-13
Second Reading  2 Timothy 4:5-11
Holy Gospel:        Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53
Psalmody:           Psalm 124

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

• Chris Wogaman
• Jeffrey Meinster & Jan Marie, friends of Timur Muhrlin
• Jane Huey, mother of James Huey, who has health concerns
• James Huey
• Mary Wiltse, sister of Mari Irvin
• Doug Oakman, brother-in-law of Dave Walda, recovering from his recent treatment
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Dorothy Smith, of the childcare center
• Robert Webber, recuperating from surgery
• Shirley Castaveda (from our Senior Center) recovering from surgery
• Mary Domenichini (from our Senior Center) under bed rest for leg problems
• 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.

Intentionally! Our commitment of time, talent and money to the ministry of St. Francis is our visible statement and faithful response to the gifts God has given us.

A Mini GALA on Saturday evening November 10^th

This event benefits the St. Francis’ mission and ministry for 2007 funding many of our congregation’s ministries, including the Senior Center, our new Sunday School and more.

$50 per person; includes all food and beverages. PLEASE RSVP BY NOVEMBER 6. Call 415-621-2635 if you need additional information.

The Gala Committee needs items for the silent auction. Certificates are very popular, but anything is welcome! Items can be left in a box located in the church office. Please fill out a form describing the item and who it is from, etc. The Gala Committee appreciates the efforts of the congregation and your help! Without you, November 10^th would not be possible.

CHRIS WOGAMAN'S FAREWELL

Chris will preach this morning. Chris first came to St. Francis in the summer of 2003 to volunteer while a student at Yale Divinity School, returning the next summer to complete his clinical pastoral education at Davies Hospital.

In 2005, he returned to preach at the final service for Fr. George Belcher, and in the last year, Chris completed his Lutheran seminary year at the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley. Currently, Chris is awaiting placement in the Metropolitan New York Synod as a pastor in his first church, having been approved for ordination in the ELCA. Starting in November, Chris will be living and working at Holden Village in WA while he waits for this placement. Chris credits the people and core value of St. Francis of "claiming your wholeness" as formative in choosing to live openly gay in the ELCA as a pastoral candidate. "St. Francis is a place of great integrity and love, and I will miss everyone here as I move on."Chris Wogaman

Chris, we thank you for presence and your preaching. We wish you the very best in your endeavors of the heart. May God be with you.--Pastors Robert and Dawn

OUR THANKS TO KEN BROSHOUS and GENE CLARK for covering in the office during Dave Walda’s vacation.

If you would like one of your pastors to listen to your concerns or pain, don’t hesitate to ask us -make an appointment, or ask us to call you or mark the pew card. We can be distracted at times on Sundays, so it is best to set aside another time when we can really listen.Pastors Robert and Dawn

	ADULT FORUM BEGINS NEW STUDY
	Join us in the reading and discussion of a new book on understanding the Bad News of the religious right. Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Conference Room. Pastor Robert

ALMA PETERSEN AT 106

Alma Petersen, widow of the former Pastor of St. Francis’ predecessor congregation Ansgar Danish the Rev. Spener Petersen, (1931-34 and 1951-60), was 106 on Friday, October 5th.

THANKSGIVING IS APPROACHING QUICKLY

We serve a meal for some 200 people. Would you volunteer to make this meal run smoothly? The St. Vincent DePaul Society will staff a sign-up table at coffee hour starting on Reformation Sunday. Please consider how you could volunteer!

ORGAN RENOVATION UPDATE

David Schofield has informed us that the organ renovations are scheduled to be completed by mid-December. A dedication service will be sometime before the start of Lent when the Organ Plaque will be unveiled. If you have changes to the Organ Plaque, please send an email to Ken Hedrick at: kenhedrick@aol.com.

The Task Force would also like to remind those that are on the payment plan for their respective pledge, to please make their 2007 commitment by the end of the year. Thanks for your support!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Francis serves a meal to the homeless every Sunday morning. The committee welcomes all to come see this efficient ministry that serves up to 60 people each Sunday. We would also like you to consider volunteering for this ministry, even if you cannot help every Sunday. We especially need volunteers for the next 3 weeks while Chuck is on vacation.

TRIP TO SCANDINAVIA, THE BALTICS AND ST. PETERSBURG

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oakland plans a trip to this area of Northern Europe in August 2008, If you are interested and would like more information, contact Pastor Ross Merkel (510) 530-6333.

THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET

In case you are wondering what to bring for the food basket, for the next three Sundays we ask that you bring items for the Thanksgiving Dinner. This dinner is a big event that feeds up to 200 people. The items we need include: Bags of stuffing mix, jars of apple sauce, juice boxes, and cans of sweet potatoes. If everyone brought even one thing, we would be well on our way to have everything we need!-St. Vincent De Paul Committee

Thanks to all who have contributed to the food basket. We were able to bring a large box of donations to the Food Bank last week and they were very appreciative.

OUR CHOIR SEEKS SINGERS

The St. Francis Choir provides a great opportunity to make music together with a fun, diverse group. If you know of a friend or colleague who might have interest in singing, concerts and services with us, please invite them to either come on one Sunday for service and hear the choir sing and meet Dr. Schofield. They can also email or call the church office expressing interest in the choir. Commitment is minimal. Attendance every week is NOT mandatory, but operates on a come as you can basis. Rehearsals are Sundays at 9 AM.

FR. THOMAS KEATING TO SPEAK IN BAY AREA, NOV. 4TH

Fr. Keating is well-known for helping to bring contemplative prayer out of the monastery and into everyday life. He travels around the world teaching/speaking on centering prayer (and meditative prayer practice), the spiritual journey and ecumenical and interreligious dialogue among Christian and non-Christian religions. His talk "An Invitation to Interspiritual Dialogue and the Healing of the Human Family" will be held Nov 4th, 1:30-4:30 PM at Mercy High School Auditorium, 3250 19th Av, San Francisco. To ensure seating, prepay by check $25.00 to St. Hillary Catholic Church and send check to St. Hillary Catholic church c/o Sharon Lewis 761 Hillary Dr, Tiburon, CA 94920. For partial scholarships, call Sr. Cathy Cahur (415) 553-8776.

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Lectionary for the Reformation Service

• First Reading: Jeremiah 3:31-34
• Second Reading: Romans 3:19-28
• Gospel: John 8:31-36
• Psalmody: Psalm 46

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

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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