Thanks be to God
Annette and I cannot begin to thank you for the wonderful farewell party you gave us last Saturday evening. We enjoyed every minute, and we appreciate your well-wishes and generous gifts.
I feel a little like Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians:
I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you (1 Corinthians 1:4-6, NIV).
If we have, in some small way, helped to enrich you in Christ Jesus, then my time has been well spent. And if you want to further show your gratitude to us, please do so by continuing your support for the ministry of St Francis – with your time, talent, treasure. Above all, please make your presence felt at this great church. It is only as we live and worship together that we experience the fullness of God’s power among us.
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord (1 Cor 1:9).
310-594-7984
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Our New Rector - The Reverend Jason Shelby
Sunday February 5 will be his first time leading our worship.
Please welcome him!
Our new Rector will be on his way to us very soon. The Reverend Jason Shelby will be arriving from Mississippi, with his family, at the end of January. Just 4 weeks away!
His very first service at St. Francis will be on Sunday February 5.
We hope as many as possible will be there on that day to welcome the Shelby family, and start the process of getting to know each other.
In the meantime, please hold them in your prayers as they negotiate the challenges of a long distance move and transition to a new Parish.
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Are you ready to get together with the SAGES*?!?
Tuesday January 17, 11:30 am, Parish Hall
Kick off your new year with some fun and friendship. Enjoy social time, a simple lunch and a guest speaker. We are pleased to be able to have Monique Sugimoto, from the PV library district. She will speak to us about “Doors Open Peninsula”, a program coming up in the spring. Come hear what it will include and how you might become part of it. To help with preparing the lunch, please email or call Claire in the church office (310 375 4617), if you can attend. All welcome - bring a friend. :) Thank you and can't wait to see you!
*(Senior Adult Group of Episcopalians)
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Taizé - Service of Healing and Wholeness
Tuesday January 24, 7:00 p.m.
Join us in the Chapel for a peaceful time filled with music and candlelight. If you're not familiar with this tradition, the community of Taizé, in France, is the location of a teaching and contemplative retreat center that attracts thousands of believers from all over the world.
Our service of Wholeness and Healing emulates the style of the chant services at Taizé, with music from Taizé and other contemplative sources. We sing short phrases repeatedly to quiet our minds and hearts and open our souls to being in the presence of God. Join in as you wish. You also have the option for confidential prayer with a Prayer team leader. We pray that the time will be a healing comfort for whatever you face or hold in your heart.
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Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday January 29, 11:15, Parish Hall
ONE service only.
Our Annual Parish Meeting will be held at the end of this month, on Rev. Jerry's last Sunday. We will review the state of the Parish, our activities from 2022, and elect new Vestry members. We hope you can be there.
Potluck! We’re back in person this year (Hooray!) so please bring your favorite dish according to your last name: A - G dessert, H - P main dish, Q - Z salad or side dish. Questions? — contact Mary Deley or Kathy Compton.
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Save the Date! St. Teresa's Chinese New Year!
Saturday, Feb 4, 6 - 8pm, Parish Hall
This is the year you are once again invited to the St Teresa’s Chinese New Year Event! Chinese Food, Beverages, Auction (multiple formats), Fun!
More details to follow...
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Sermons and Bulletins
Last Sunday's Sermon:
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Weekly
Sundays - Holy Communion
8:00 a.m. - Rite I in-person worship in the Chapel, with hymns. This service is not live-streamed.
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.
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 11:15am - 1:00pm - Level 1/2 Hatha Yoga
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Wednesdays 9:00-10:30am Level 1 Gentle Yoga
Parish Hall . No set fees - classes are free-will offering. Questions? Jill Fenske
Meditation
Thursdays from 9:30-10:30am in our church sanctuary has re-started; masks optional. Please join us for meditation, followed by a time of conversation.
Note: Meditation is on hiatus over Christmas - we'll be back on January 12.
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Coffee Hour Ministry
It's quick and easy to sign up - just pick a day. More than one person or household can sign up on the same day, so you don't have to be on your own.
- We'll show you what to do.
- We reimburse expenses.
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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 Jerry+ .
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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