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Dec 5, 20231 min read
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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Nov 8, 20231 min read
"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
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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Oct 12, 20231 min read
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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Sep 18, 20231 min read
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
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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Jun 22, 20231 min read
"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
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
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, 20232 min read
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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May 27, 20231 min read
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
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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Apr 30, 20231 min read
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
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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Mar 30, 20231 min read
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 15, 20231 min read
Mustard Seed Monthly Dinners
Have you ever seen fifteen pounds of elbow macaroni, and cases of cream of chicken soup stacked with other grocery items on the counter...
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Mar 15, 20231 min read
Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Jambalaya Supper
Tuesday February 21st: Our St. Francis cooks whipped up a fabulous Shrove Tuesday feast. Great food – great fun! Onward to the...
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Mar 15, 20231 min read
Lay Eucharistic Minister Training
Training for Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) was held on the weekend of February 11th and 12th after the Saturday evening and Sunday...
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Mar 14, 20231 min read
Annual Meeting 2023
This year’s Annual Meeting took place on Sunday Jan. 22nd after the 10:00 service. Parishioners from all three services gathered to...
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Mar 14, 20231 min read
"Let Heaven and Nature Sing!"
The cast of the 2022 "Living Creche" Christmas Eve pageant. Not included in this photo: narrator Craig Stanovich, Amy Mellors who...
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