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Quilts for Refugee Family
The St. Clare quilters recently donated quilts to an Afghan refugee family of 9: widowed mother and her 8 children (6 boys). We are...
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Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Annual Meeting 2024
“Our future is bright as we follow Christ into a challenging world.” Rev. Patrick Perkins The 2024 Annual Meeting took place on Sunday...
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Feb 5, 20241 min read
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Advent Luncheon
On Thursday. December 7, Daytime Fellowship (sponsored by Senior Ministry) offered a no cost Advent Luncheon for St. Francis members....
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Jan 3, 20241 min read
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FA LA LA LOVE!
The Worcester office of DCF is providing gifts for 1,000 children in foster care this Christmas through their Wunderfund Gift Drive. Once...
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Dec 5, 20231 min read
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Adult Education Opportunities
Worship, Education, Service, and Fellowship are all important aspects of a healthy church. A sermon in the context of a worship service...
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Dec 5, 20231 min read
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St. Francis History – A Firm Foundation of Saints
First Advent 2023 marked the 70th anniversary of St. Francis’ first formal worship service in non-borrowed space. St. Francis had its...
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Dec 5, 20231 min read
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"A Toast to Cheer and Good Times!"
On October 21st, Fellowship Hall was filled with music, laughter, and German food, as we gathered for our third (almost annual) event. ...
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Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Tending our gardens
On Saturday October 28, at least 12 people turned up with hedge trimmers, chainsaws and other tools to “tend the gardens” at St. Francis!...
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Nov 8, 20231 min read
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A beautiful day for a picnic!
The sun made a rare appearance for our Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 17! Parishioners enjoyed the sunshine and warmth, food, and...
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Oct 12, 20231 min read
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Quilts for Maui
At their recent meeting, the St. Clare Quilters gathered 8 quilts (for both adults and children, from personal contributions and their...
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Sep 18, 20231 min read
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St. Francis at Holden Days
We would like to thank everyone who participated in Holden Days on behalf of St. Francis this year (including Deacon Jane and others who...
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Sep 18, 20231 min read
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"It's Five O'Clock on a Saturday"
The last Saturday service took place on June 17th. Gifts were presented with gratitude to the musicians who volunteered to support this...
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Jun 22, 20231 min read
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St. Francis Day at Pinecroft
On June 7, 2023, Mission Ministries sponsored a fundraiser to benefit our Feeding Ministries at Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant in West...
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Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Best Wishes to Kathy K!
On Sunday, June 18th we gathered to give thanks and say farewell to Kathy Kopitsky (our Intern for Holy Orders) as she concluded her time...
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Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Banner Party '23
On June 11, Church School wrapped up the year with our annual Year End Banner Party! The kids had a great time making our new banner,...
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Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Ted Talks #2, 3
Mission Ministries’ April and May Ted Talks continued to explore the theme of how we can find happiness in our very busy lives. A Pizza...
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May 27, 20231 min read
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Hungry for Music
The ‘Hungry for Music’ concert was a success beyond expectations. The church was full and the performers were wonderful. We give enormous...
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May 27, 20231 min read
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Heifer Living Gift Market
“Faith Can Move Mountains and End World Hunger” The Heifer Living Gift Market has been taking place at St. Francis for many years. One...
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Apr 30, 20231 min read
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Children's Palm Sunday Program
On Palm Sunday, after processing with their parents, 15 children heard the story of Holy Week by participating in a modified Tenebrae...
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Apr 30, 20231 min read
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Spring Ted Talk #1
The Secret to a Happy Life: Lessons from Research On Friday, March 3, twenty-six parishioners learned the secret to a happy life by...
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Mar 30, 20231 min read
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