How can I show people in Costco that I love Jesus?
O Eternal God, who committest to us the swift and solemn trust of life; Since we know not what a day may bring forth, but only that the hour for serving thee is ever present, may we wake to the instant claims of Thy holy will, not waiting for tomorrow, but yielding today. Lay to rest, by the persuasion of Thy Spirit, the resistance of our passion, our indolence, or our fear. Consecrate with Thy presence the way in which our feet may go, so that the humblest work may shine and the rough places may be made plain. Lift us above unrighteous anger and mistrust, into faith, and hope, and charity. In all things draw us close to our Savior Christ, that Thy lost image may be traced in us again, and all people, looking at us, may know that we have been with Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
–James Martineau, 1839.
The above prayer is one of the last prayers said during the Good Friday service, in the Cross of Christ’s Glory. I’ve read this prayer every Good Friday for the past ten years, and it wasn’t until this year that it made an impression on me.
In particular, it’s the last line that hits home: "In all things draw us closer to our Savior Christ, that Thy lost image may be traced in us again, and all people, looking at us, may know that we have been with Thee…”
I love the idea of God’s lost image being traced in us, and that when people look at us they somehow know that we’ve been with God. It helps to answer the question I asked my first Sunday at St. Francis, “How can I show people in Costco that I love Jesus?” Give God control, and people will see God in you. Easy, right? Not at first, and not for a while…actually, it won’t ever be easy, but it will be manageable.
The more we pray to do God’s will, the more opportunities we will find to God’s will. It’s a scary idea, because God’s ways are not our ways, nor God’s will our will; it’s scary, but it’s good, and like many good things, or things good for us, it’s not until we’ve passed it that we realize how good it was.
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Rector, St. Francis Episcopal Church
310-594-7984
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Rev. Jason's Week in Review...
April 20: Gave a presentation about Christianity and my journey to the priesthood at Mrs. Webster’s comparative religion class at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School; had lunch with the Rev. Rachel Nyback from St. Cross; various admin tasks.
April 21: Finished article for the e-news; prepared my sermon; Jennifer and I went out on a date - dinner, followed by the PVPHS Chamber and Symphony Orchestra at St. Francis - they were both amazing, and hard to believe that they were in high school.
April 22: A priest, deacon, and the priest’s family went to the Renaissance Faire - where they were some of the only people not dressed up (ironic, given Celeste and I wear medieval garb every Sunday).
April 23: Church services; coffee hour after church lasted nearly or just over an hour!
April 24: Caught up on returning email; pastoral phone calls; worked on a super secret plan for Sundays.
April 25: Went on a ride-along with a sheriff’s deputy from the LA County Sheriff’s department; pastoral visits; Taizé service.
April 26: Worked on memorial bulletin; pastoral phone call; admin tasks; finalized and printed a different funeral bulletin.
It's easy to schedule a meeting with Rev. Jason!
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Memorial Service for Bob Pilmer
Tomorrow - Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10:00am, Main Sanctuary
The memorial service for long term parishioner, Bob Pilmer is tomorrow. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord: And let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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St. Francis welcomes the Welsh Choir of Southern California
(Cor Cymraeg De California)
An “Afternoon of Song”, Sunday, May 7 at 4 o’clock in the Chapel.
You’re in for a musical treat!
This is their first official performance post-pandemic. No admission fee - free-will offering. For more information, contact: Mary Abbott at (310) 988-9418
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Antique Show!
Yes, it's Back!
Important Antiques Show Meeting
Come join us on Sunday, April 30th at 11:30am in the Boardroom to address discount post cards and Opening Night invitations to the 52nd Annual Palos Verdes Antiques Show & More June 1-3, with an Opening Night Party on Wednesday Evening, May 31. Our largest church fundraiser is only a month away and there are many opportunities for parishioners to get involved, have fun and help! Please consider placing an ad in the Program or volunteering for staffing assignments throughout the show. There is Advertising info and Merchant letters in the office on the volunteer desk. All are welcome and we need your help!
Antique Show Opening Night Gala Silent Auction — Have you got theater or concert tickets, gift certificates to good restaurants, or access to a vacation cabin? Have you got some fine collectibles that you might wish to part with? Be creative and think of something wonderful you could donate! Contact Gayle Taylor with questions.
Pickle-Making—May 9 from 8am-2pm. All welcome. (Contact: Gloria Jones 310-415-8240)
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GLEAM?? - who are they?
GLEAM is part of LA Diocese's LGBTQ Ministry. They provide opportunities for fellowship, evangelism, education and spiritual growth. Look out for events, programs and projects including diocesan presence at Southland gay pride events.
Right now - Save the Date for the Annual Garden Party on Sunday, May 21, in the gardens of the Pasadena home of Bishop John Taylor and Canon Kathy O'Connor.
More details and how to rsvp to follow!
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Draw Neighbors to Our Community of Faith!
Saturday, June 17th "Doors Open Peninsula", 9am - 4:30pm
Palos Verdes Archivist Monique Sugimoto is organizing this event to mark the 100th Anniversary of the "Real Estate Rally" that took place in Malaga Cove on June 17th, 1923.
The event will highlight several historical buildings in PV, and our St. Francis chapel is among those that will be featured.
Of course this is a fantastic opportunity for St. Francis to not only share the history of our chapel, but to also highlight our community of faith, through what we have to offer present-day through our church services and various ministries! We have a team of people collecting and creating literature to distribute, refreshments to serve, and docents to share our Chapel's many stories. Watch our enews updates to learn more.
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Weekly Worship
Sundays - Holy Communion
8:00 a.m. - Rite I in-person worship in the Chapel, with hymns. This service is not live-streamed.
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10:00 a.m. - Rite II in-person worship in the main church with music. L ive-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, and available for watching later. Followed by coffee hour for fellowship and community. We have an active Welcoming team so if you're a new visitor we promise we won't leave you alone, staring at your shoes!
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Please contact Kristina Pelá to arrange for a Lay Eucharistic Minister to safely bring you communion.
Yoga with Jill!
A spiritual mind and body practice!
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Mondays 11:30am - 1:00pm - Level 1/2 Hatha for Strength and Mobility
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Wednesdays 9:00-10:30am Level 1 Gentle Yoga for Vital Mobility and Balance
Parish Hall . No set fees - classes are free-will offering. Questions? Jill Fenske
Meditation
Thursdays from 9:30-10:30am in our church sanctuary. Please join us for meditation, followed by a time of conversation.
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Coffee Hour Ministry
To volunteer to help one week after the 10am worship service, see the sign-up sheet at Sunday coffee hour.
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Sunday School
Godly Play makes meaning through story, wonder, and play. Nurturing spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children. You and your children will be blessed by these teachings.
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Remember - the Parish Directory is Online
Need someone's email, or even map directions to their home?
The password is Romans12:4-5
Bookmark the link on your phone or computer and let your browser save the password and you will always be up to date with information!
In a later email we will tell you how to access the Member Portal so you can edit details of your own listing.
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Need Help of Any Kind?
Physical, Spiritual, Psychological, or Material?
We are here to do our best to help you with whatever you may need. We know circumstances can be difficult at any time. For help of any kind, or just a phone call, please email or call Jason+.
310-594-7984
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Enews Submission Deadline: 3:00 pm Wednesdays
Enews is sent weekly on Thursday afternoons: email Susan with your requests.
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Staff Directory
Office main line - 310 375 4617
You are not interrupting our work - you ARE our work!
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