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We will be celebrating and acknowledging our veterans on Sunday, November 8. On that day flags will be placed on the burial places of veterans in the Memorial Gardens. The names of the veterans will be listed in the bulletin. Names can be submitted on the forms in the narthex, by calling the church office or the online submission form which can be found on or website of weekly E-Blast. Deadline for names is Friday, November 4. Online name(s) submission form Printable form  Happy Fall Everyone~ The Outreach Ministry recently met in October to develop new outreach plans for the holidays. In the past, we have gathered to put together boxes of Thanksgiving dinners for families in the Wilsonville area. Our goal is still to support 40 families whose children attend the Wilsonville Primary and Middle Schools (with donations and prayer). However, due to covid, we are instead sending to the families a Thanksgiving greeting from St. Francis Church, along with a Fred Meyer Gift Card. The families will pick up the cards at their child's local school, which is a trusted "hub" for families during this time of social distancing. We need your help! We estimate that feeding a family of 4 is $50 and for a family of 5+ about $100 for a total of around $3,500. Please send in your check, in any amount by November 20th, with "Thanksgiving Outreach" in the notes/memo line. You can make a difference for families who are struggling economically! Blessings, the Outreach Ministry p.s. Christmas will be here soon, and we will also make new outreach plans and let you know them.  You can watch the live broadcast of our 10:30 am Sunday service by clicking on the link to the right. And, you can watch a replay of the 10:30 am service, by clicking the lower link. I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
Watch Live 10:30 am Eucharist A bulletin for Eucharist is here: Eucharist Bulletin Watch a Replay of our 10:30 am Eucharist You can join a live Zoom morning prayer service at 9:00 am and Adult Formation at 9:20 am, by clicking on the link or by accessing the call with these Zoom details: Meeting ID: 413 422 335 Password: 939504 Join Morning Prayer & Adult Formation A bulletin for morning prayer is here: Morning Prayer Bulletin You can watch the live broadcast of our 10:30 am Sunday service by clicking on the link.
Watch Live 10:30 am Eucharist And, you can watch a replay of the 10:30 am service, by clicking the lower link. I look forward to seeing you all. Watch a Replay of our 10:30 am Eucharist A bulletin for Eucharist is here: Eucharist Bulletin You can join a live Zoom morning prayer service at 9:oo am and Adult Formation at 9:20 am, by clicking on the button to the right or by accessing the call with these Zoom details: Meeting ID: 413 422 335 Password: 939504 Join Morning Prayer & Adult Formation A bulletin for morning prayer is here: Morning Prayer Bulletin All Souls Day will be celebrated at St. Francis with a quiet reflective service where candles are lit, and our loved ones, the saints in our lives, are remembered. The service is at 7:30 pm. The names of the departed will be listed in the All Souls bulletin. Deadline for names is Friday, October 30. Online name(s) submission form Printable form  You can watch the live broadcast of our 10:30 am Sunday service by clicking on the link.
Watch Live 10:30 am Eucharist And, you can watch a replay of the 10:30 am service, by clicking the lower link. I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Watch a Replay of our 10:30 am Eucharist A bulletin for Eucharist is here: Eucharist Bulletin You can join a live Zoom morning prayer service at 9:00 am and Adult Formation at 9:20 am, by clicking on the link or by accessing the call with these Zoom details: Meeting ID: 413 422 335 Password: 939504 Join Morning Prayer & Adult Formation A bulletin for morning prayer is here: Morning Prayer Bulletin We will again be knitting baby hats for the Salud Medical Clinic in Woodburn, to be given to newborns there (and to their older siblings)!! The members of our Sewing Ministry have offered to make matching receiving blankets to go with some of the hats, so they could be given as a set. As you all knit the hats please bring them to the church, so the stitchers can make a matching little quilt. This is a lovely new idea. We have generous and talented folks in our knitting and sewing ministries!! We will be ingathering the baby hats, blankets, baby clothes, diapers, when we celebrate Epiphany in January.   Dear Friends in Christ,
I have some very good news to share, and can't we all use a little good news, right about now. Last week, the Governor changed the guidelines for churches, and we are now allowed to have 50 people at each service. We still must wear masks and practice social distancing, but more of us can worship together in person. In addition, the Bishop has approved my request for additional changes. First, we will no longer require pre-registration for services. We have never had anywhere near 50 requests to attend an in-person service. So, if you feel comfortable coming to church, then come on down. Second, we are also reopening Sunday school and our nursery. Our nursery minister Hallie Koenig will be returning to St. Francis and helping with both Sunday School and the nursery. Third, we can resume baptisms, weddings and funerals, as long as we have 50 people or fewer at those services. It may not feel like it, but life is returning back to normal. St. Francis is the patron saint of gratitude. We are celebrating at Season of Gratitude at St. Francis, and with this news, I am certainly very grateful. I hope that you are, too, and I look forward to seeing you in-person. Peace and blessings, Father Brendan Sunday Service Attendance requirements You MUST wear a mask at all times.
The Blessing of the Animals will be held on Sunday, October 4 On St. Francis Day our pets will be welcomed and blessed during both services, 8:00 am and 10:30 am. We will also offer drive-up blessings after both services. It is always a sweet moment to see our furry friends receive a blessing. We already know how much they give to our lives and well-being. The open plate offering will go to the Clackamas Animal Shelter.  |