Weekly News from St. Francis Lutheran Church for March 28, 2010

SUNDAY OF THE PASSION - PALM SUNDAY

Sunday's Readings

Luke 19:28-40
Luke 22:14-23:56 The Passion of Jesus the Christ According to St. Luke

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: To improve our ministry to those members of the congregation remembered in prayer, we are indicating those who would be open to a visit (v) phone call (p) and/or card (c). Contact the church office for further information.

• Shirley Skeen, friend of Ken Broshous
• the father of Rebekah Wu, (one of our choir singers)
• Chris Marckmann, brother of Brandee Marckmann
• Richard Copperud (c)
• Glenda Lisk (v,p,c)
• Susan Tucceri
• Bill Hunter (p,v)
• Bob Douglas (v,c)
• Les, father of Richard Peterson
• The father of Rob Zampetti
• Sylvia Beckerley, stepmother of Scott Beckerley,
• Sophie Barron, mother of James Barron
• Mary, cousin of Michael Petrelis
• Grace, mother of Dan Jones
• our shut-ins
• Those who use our facilities, especially our Seniors, and those attending the 12-step programs here, and the Friends of St. Francis Childcare Center. We pray for their continued health, happiness and success.

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 Hope Alive Project in Uganda.
  

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  PALM SUNDAY today 11:00 A.M. We will begin the service on the Terrace, weather permitting, process around the block, and into the sanctuary Make a pledge to attend the whole TRIDUUM this year. It is one extraordinary experience stretching over 3 days. TRIDUUM - THE THREE DAYS Maunday Thursday - April 1 7:00 P.M. Good Friday - April 2 - 7:00 P.M EASTER VIGIL - Saturday April 3 7:00 P.M EASTER SUNDAY - April 4 11:00 A.M.

  
  

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  CONCERT TODAY AT ST FRANCIS

  Music of the Passion 4 PM
  the St. Francis Choir sings works from Brunkner, Mendelssohn, Palestrina and more

  Free admission - Donations accepted

  
  
  

  THANKS!

  Our thanks go to the participants of the Passion Reading this morning:

  Pr. Paul Brenner
  Rebekah Wu     the Pastors
  Iris Vaughan    Janet Molinari
  Tom Metz    Bill Walsh
  Janet Thuesen    Jim Kowalski
  Ken Broshous    Tom Tragardh
  Dave Walda    Brandee Marckmann
  and our congregation who speak as the crowd

  
  
  
  

  BRING YOUR NAIL BACK!

  This Friday is Good Friday and we all have the opportunity to return our nails to lay at the foot of the cross. This action declares that we have laid before Jesus’ cross the things that pull us down and drag on our lives. Bring that nail at 7 PM Friday, Good Friday.

  
  

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  EASTER FLOWERS

  As part of our Easter tradition, the chancel will again be decorated with flowers. It is requested that lilies not be brought since there are persons in the congregation and staff who would be negatively affected by the strong fragrance of these flowers. Colorful spring flowers would be preferred as an alternative.
  
  Those who will bring flowers for the Chancel are asked to put their name on the special sign-up sheet that is posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.
  
  The chancel flowers will be accepted at the church office through noon Friday April 2nd. The flowers can also be dropped off at one of the services that week, including the Easter Vigil on Saturday evening. Please contact Dave Walda at the office if you wish to bring flowers during the week day hours when the office is open.

  HOLY WEEK PARTICIPANTS as of 3/26/10

  Maunday Thursday

  Crucifer Paul J
  Sacristan Paul J
  Assisting Min. Elaine W
  Presiding Min. Pr. Roginski
  Preacher Pr. Rohrer
  Open lector, ushers
  
  

  Good Friday

  Crucifer Jim K
  Sacristan Sam A
  Presiding Min Pr. Goldstein
  Preacher Pr. Roginski
  Open ushers
  
  

  Easter Vigil

  Crucifer Brandee
  Assisting Min Bruce J
  Sacristan Paul J
  Presiding Min Pr. Goldstein
  Sermon Pr. Roginski
  Readers:
  #1 Bob James
  #2 Elaine W
  #3 Nancy L
  #4 William B
  #5 Grant B
  Open Ushers
  
  

  If you can help with the open spaces, please let the Pastors or Dave Walda know as soon as possible.

  
  
  

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  WORSHIP PARTICIPANT TRAINING

  Training for assisting ministers, crucifers and torch bearers will be held during the next two months. The following training has been rescheduled. If you are interested, please contact Pastors Robert or Dawn.
  Assisting Minister training - April 11, 2010
  Crucifer/Torchbearer - May 23, 2010
  
  
  

  For those of you who are unable to make the Oscar Romero observance at Grace Cathedral on Saturday March 27 at 11 AM, there is another observance at Mission Presbyterian on Wednesday, March 24th at 6PM, 23rd and Capp in the Mission District. The church is on 23rd Street one block east of Mission Street.

  
  
  
  

  USHER TEAMS Click here
  
  
  
  

  • Mar 30 Wei Haur Lau
  • Mar 31 Chuck Hancock
  • Apr 2 Jim Asp
  • Apr 2 Chung Bae
  • Apr 2 Dawn Roginski
  • Apr 3 Rob Zampetti
  
  
  

  Lectionary for next Sunday

  • Acts 10:34-43
  • 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
  • Luke 24:1-12
  • Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
  
  

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  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
  Senior Center Coordinator: Ext 12
  Dave Walda, Senior Parish Administrator: Ext 10
  Clifton King, Sexton
  Brandee Marckmann, Congregation President
  Janet Thuesen, Treasurer

  Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

  General Email: St.FrancisSF - at - sbcglobal.net

  The Rev. Robert Goldstein: RevRGoldstein-at-sbcglobal.net
  The Rev. Dawn Roginski RevDRoginski-at-sbcglobal.net
  Dr. David Schofield StFrancischoir-at-sbcglobal.net
  David Walda, Senior Parish Administrator: St.FrancisSF-at-sbcglobal.net

  Deadline for Times material is Wednesday at 2 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate all submissions according to space availability.
   

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