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Father Mark’s Announcements
1) Jill and I send our heartfelt thanks to the entire parish for your many cards, words of encouragement and support, memorial gifts, and prayers as we have dealt with two close family deaths in a sort period. I cannot tell you how comforting it is to know that you walk alongside us during this time. 2) Shrove Tuesday -- Next Tuesday is our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed -- 5:30-6:30 in the Parish Hall. No charge, freewill donation to help cover costs. Pancakes, garlic sausage, and eggs will be served. Come and invite your friends to this fun no-pressure church event and let them see how great St. Francis can be! 3) The following day, Wednesday Feb 26th Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. We will have two services that day -- noon and 6PM -- both with Holy Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes. This is a moving and important day in the church year, so I hope you will make time to attend one of these services. Gina’s Announcements The ECW (Episcopal Church Women) will be holding their Spring meeting on Saturday, March 14, at 10 am. We are looking forward to your input on the Mother’s Day Brunch and “Christmas in July” bazaar. Refreshments will be served! Please call Barb if you have any questions at 436-7767. This Week’s Schedule Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 12:00p.m. Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist 3:00 p.m. Book Study 6:00p.m. Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist Thursday 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian) 12:00 p.m. Discipleship Group 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library) 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music 11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour Prayer: For those we Love Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that thou art doing for them better things that we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Gina’s Office Hours Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Father Mark's Announcements
1) Pancakes! It’s that time of year again, our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed will be Tuesday, February 25th from 5:00 - 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Master Pancake and Sausage Chef Jon Meyer will again lead a crew of talented men to prepare this delicious feast. Come and invite your friends. There is always plenty of food. Free will donation to cover the cost of the meal. 2) Ash Wednesday services Wednesday February 26th at 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm. 3) “Oberammergau.” It’s German. It’s a mouthful. It’s the site of the longest running enactment of the Passion Play in the world. And, it’s the subject of our Lenten Adult Study this year. As in year’s past, we will begin the second Wednesday in Lent (March 4th) with a light soup supper, followed by a short video presentation and study on Oberammergau, and end with Stations of the Cross. Sign-up for soups will be in the narthex. Gina's Announcements This Week’s Schedule Tuesday 9 a.m. – Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing Wednesday 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Whitney Library) ******Fr. Mark Out 3 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (Whitney Library)***Fr. Mark Out Thursday 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian) 12:00 p.m. Discipleship (Whitney Library)*****Fr. Mark Out 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study (Whitney Library)****Fr. Mark Out Sunday 8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Coffee Hour 9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library) 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Teacher/Helper Meeting (SS Room) 10 a.m. Godly Play (Sunday School) 10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Music 11 a.m. Coffee Hour Gina's Office Hours Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. FATHER MARK’S ANNOUNCMENTS
1) Now, DON’T freak out! But we are trying something new with the bulletins for a while 🤣— we are using printed inserts with the day’s readings rather than printing them within the bulletin itself. This is a widely used practice in the church, and we are trying it to see if it can improve our process of creating and using Sunday worship bulletins. Take a few weeks and see what you think. We will be using this method at least through Lent. 2) So many people to thank around last week’s service for my sister, Susan. Thanks to Mo. Karen and Fr. Bob for their faithful service and friendship. Thanks to the acolytes, lectors, ushers, and all the volunteers to assisted with the service. Thanks to our musicians Barb, Alyssa, and Scott, who provided such moving music. Thanks to our Altar Guild for all their work to make things beautiful, and to our ECW teams who provided such a terrific reception. And our entire family sends our deepest thanks to everyone in this congregation who has given us such loving support during this difficult time. I am often on the other side of this kind of event, but as the one grieving, I cannot tell you how much it meant to have you walking alongside us holding us up. It meant so much to me and to all of us. Thank you. 3) This Saturday the Deanery meets at Holy Apostles in Mitchell, NE from 10am to 1pm. The guest presenter will be Ms. Faith Mills, Executive Director for the Panhandle Partnership--which helps distribute vital information throughout Western Nebraska that aims to help vulnerable adults and children who are at risk. Lunch will be served and a goodwill donation of $5 is suggested. GINA’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy Birthday! February 4 Tiffany Mackrill, Jack Webb, Lily Croft February 5 Jane Kelley February 6 Karen Mecklem February 9 Bob Manasek, Hadlee Peterson February 10 Diane Eskam, Barb Williams February 12 Devon Parrish, Gina Swanson February 13 Larry Jackson February 15 Stacy Bach February 19 John A. Selzer February 20 Kathy Anderson February 21 Peter Schilke February 22 Peggy Wymore, Evelyn Anderson-Saenz, Lily Haack, Alyssa Harvey February 24 Jacklyn Cawiezel February 26 Aunna Amateis, Tyne Largo Happy Anniversary!! February 11 Charlie & Gloria Kennedy February 14 Terry & Laura Margheim This Week’s Schedule Tuesday 9 a.m. – Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing Wednesday 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Whitney Library) 3 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (Whitney Library) Thursday 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian) 12:00p.m. Discipleship (Whitney Library) 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study (Whitney Library) Sunday 8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Coffee Hour 9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library) 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Teacher/Helper Meeting (SS Room) 10 a.m. Godly Play (Sunday School) 10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Music 11 a.m. Coffee Hour Gina's Office Hours Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Father Mark's Announcements
1) Last night I preached at the annual Recovery Service held at Trinity Cathedral in Omaha. It was a joyous time celebrating the power and possibilities of our loving God to change lives. If anyone in your life struggles with substance abuse or addiction, they can find the help they need in the rooms where others with the same issues can share their strength, experience, and hope. If you would like more information about addiction and recovery, please call or speak to me anytime. 2) In two days, on February 1st at 2:00 p.m., we will celebrate the life of my dear sister Susan Selvey, and pray and sing together and name the truth that death is not the final answer, rather at our death God calls us to new and eternal life. I, and my whole family, deeply appreciate the many, many cards and kindnesses and prayers which we have received this week, and look forward to spending this time together Saturday doing what the church has always done — gather, mourn, pray, sing, and witness to the Good News of Christ’s Resurrection. Regina's Announcements I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome and I look forward to being here to assist Father Mark and meeting each person here. Please do not hesitate to let me know if there are any questions that I can help with. Regina's Hours Tuesday's: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday's: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday's: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This Week's Schedule Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Whitney Library) 3:00 p.m. Book Study “The Time is Now” Joan Chittister Thursday 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian) 12:00 p.m. Discipleship Group (Whitney Library) 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study (Whitney Library) Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library) 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music 11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour Father Mark's Announcements
1) Our Annual Parish Meeting is Next Sunday, January 26th! We will have one service at 9 a.m. that day, and the Annual Meeting (with Brunch Potluck) will follow immediately at 10. You can sign-up in the narthex to let us know what dish you will be bringing, but please know that you don’t have to bring anything — you can just to come to the meeting. There will be plenty of delicious food to share, and we need every member present as we conduct the important business of our parish and make plans for the next year. 2) If you are chair of a Ministry Team or group that submits reports at the Annual Meeting, please send your report to me this week so that I can include it in our handouts. 3) As you know, Lisa Betz-Marquez has resigned and we are in the process of interviewing candidates for our Admin Asst position. Please join me in thanking Lisa for her many contributions to our growth and success! Whoever we hire will have a learning curve, so please be patient as we make this transition. I expect to have someone hired and in the office for training by early next week. 3) I have two announcements regarding Small Groups : * First, our Thursday Noon Discipleship Group is re-reading our foundational materials found in the book "The Restoration Project," by Christopher H. Martin. If you would like to read this book and consider joining this group, we will continue our study next Thursday at noon in our library. * Second, the Wednesday 3PM Women's Bible Study has decided to disband, or at least take a break for now. In the meantime, I will be leading a book study in that time slot, open to all in our church or in the community, on the book "The Time is Now," by well-known author and spiritual leader Joan Chittister. Anyone interested in learning about the prophet's call to hear and speak truth to power is invited to join us for a six-week study Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. in our Library beginning Feb 5th. 4) Finally, St. Francis will host the next Deanery Meeting Saturday, Feb 1st from 10::00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us for conversation, a program about Panhandle Partnership, lunch, and a short Eucharist. Thursday Announcements
Father Mark's Announcements 1) Last Sunday I spoke about the ways we listen for God’s voice in our lives, and said that one of those ways is reading and studying of God’s word — Holy Scripture. If you are looking for a group to read and study scripture with, we have several Bible Studies here at St. Francis. You can find them in the weekly bulletin. Call or text me about joining one of these groups or if you would like to start another one that better fits your schedule. Maybe there are others who would want to gather and study at that time? 2) Our Annual Parish Meeting is Sunday, January 26th! We will have one service at 9 a.m. that day, and the Annual Meeting (with Brunch Potluck) will follow immediately at 10. You can sign-up in the narthex to let us know what dish you will be bringing, but please know that you don’t have to bring anything — you can just to come to the meeting. There will be plenty of delicious food to share, and we need every member present as we conduct the important business of our parish and make plans for the next year. Lisa's Announcements Happy Birthday! January 12 Catherine Wisniewski January 17 Saydee Peterson, Lynn Okicki It is with much gratitude and love that I have served St. Francis as our administrative assistant the past year and a half. I have given my 2-week notice to Fr. Mark, and will bid goodbye to this role (though not as a parishioner!) after January 23. The church will need a replacement, so if you know of someone suitable for the job, please have them contact Fr. Mark right away. It is my hope that we find a good replacement for the church. It has been a pleasure to serve our parish in this capacity! This Week’s Schedule Sunday 8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Coffee Hour 9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library) 10 a.m. Godly Play (Sunday School) 10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Music 11 a.m. Coffee Hour Tuesday 9 a.m. – Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing Wednesday 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Whitney Library) 3 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (Whitney Library) Thursday 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian) Noon Discipleship (Whitney Library) 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study (Whitney Library) Lisa’s Office Hours Next Week Tuesday 11a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Father Mark’s Announcements 1) SNOW!! It feels a little early, but it’s probably not historically so. It looks like things will warm up soon but for today, be careful when you go out — it’s slick on the roads. I’ll be in church as usual today, and:
 Lisa's Announcements Happy Birthday October 13 Shirley Brewer, Lorrie Wold October 15 Jan Johnson October 18 Robert Brenner, Santana Tamarak Next Sunday is Consecration Sunday! Remember – there is a single service that day – at 9 a.m., followed by a Potluck Brunch. Come and celebrate with us! You can bring your favorite hearty breakfast dish, or some fruit, or some bread, or anything else you would like to share, or just bring yourself and your family, there will be plenty of food. Remember to sign up for a food dish in the narthex if you plan to contribute to the brunch. If you are unable to attend on Consecration Sunday but would like to make a pledge, you can pick up a pledge card in the office. Please return it by Oct. 20, so we can include your pledge that day. Youth Group will meet after the 9 a.m. service next week. Just bring your plate downstairs. The ECW (Episcopal Church Women) will host a meeting on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5-7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Featured speaker Beth Agar, from Bellevue, is visiting cities across Nebraska, speaking about “Women’s Ministries.” A pizza supper will be served. Please call Barb Manasek at (308) 436-7767 if you plan to attend. This Week’s Schedule
Sunday 8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Coffee Hour 9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library) 10 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Music 11 a.m. Coffee Hour Tuesday 9 a.m. – Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing Wednesday 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (Whitney Library) 3 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (Whitney Library) 4:30 p.m. Youth Catechism Thursday 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian) Noon Discipleship (Whitney Library) 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study (Joyce Hillman-Kortum Residence) Lisa’s Office Hours Tuesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  1) Thank you all who helped to make last Saturday’s wedding such a joyous celebration! On Monday I received the following message from Dennis and Luchi — "With a heart filled with joy, we say a big thank you for the fathering love you showered us with, making our wedding a colorful and blessed one. Words aren't enough to convey our gratitude to you and each and every member of St Francis Episcopal Church for the love shown to us. We pray that Almighty God will continue to bless, keep and grant you all every one of your heart’s desires. We love you all!” 2) Thank you to the dedicated hard-working crew who showed up to swing hammers and clear debris at the 2019 Scottsbluff Habitat for Humanity project in Melbeta. It was super fun work! Next time I hope to have more lead-time to communicate so that everyone who wants to participate can do so. As it was, we had 6 from our parish, which was amazing! 3) Ice Cream Social! Remember to join us here this Sunday from 3-5 p.m. in the parish hall for our Benefit Ice Cream Social. All proceeds will go to help defray costs for Walker Anderson’s ongoing treatment. Come out, have fun, and give generously! 4) Fall is right around the corner, and so is church programming. Watch for more information, but everything will start-up again soon. If you are in one of my Bible studies or discipleship groups, we will begin again the week of Sept 9th. Lisa's AnnouncementsHappy Birthday August 18: Tracy Jackson August 20: Ann Selzer August 23: Jean Hilyard August 24: Mandi Sauer Happy Anniversary August 18: Jim and Donetta Petitt August 21: Greg and Collette Suhr Join us this Sunday from 3-5 p.m. for an Ice Cream Social fundraiser to benefit Walker Anderson and family as he continues to receive needed medical care in Denver twice weekly.
We are now planningfor the upcoming Sunday School (Godly Play) for the 5- 10 year-olds. If you have not participated previously and want to learn about becoming a teacher or helper, please call Peggy (308) 436-1820. Thank you to all who brought cut flowers from your garden for Dennis and Luchi's Wedding Reception.  We are so pleased to be having a wedding at St. Francis for Dennis Ugwu and Luchi Uzoma! Everyone is invited to the wedding on Saturday, August 10 at 11 a.m., and the reception to follow in the parish hall. Gifts are not necessary but they are registered at Target under the names Dennis Ugwu and Oluchi Uzoma.(Note, the spelling difference for Oluchi's formal name when searching for their registry).  Lisa's AnnouncementsHappy Birthday
August 1 Leticia Joy Schnell August 2 Justin Bohl August 4 Jim Calder August 9 Collette Suhr August 10 Shirley Mead, Jersey Joplin, Ryan Hergenreder Happy Anniversary August 1 Jim and Suzie Calder, Ralph and Melissa Moreno August 5 Colleen and Phillip Kelly August 10 Justin and Jenny Bohl If you are willing and able, please bring cut flowers from your garden to Fellowship Hall on Friday, August 9th from 4 -5:30 pm. The flowers will be arranged in vases to place on the reception tables for Dennis and Luchi's Wedding Reception. Wedding gifts are not expected or required, but they are registered at Target under the names Dennis Ugwu and Oluchi Uzoma. (Note, the spelling difference for Oluchi's formal name when searching for their registry). Thanks so much for your help. Christie Shaver 308-641-6281. It was great to see our parish well-represented at the Prayer Rally for our farmers last Monday. Please continue your prayers for our agricultural community, many of whom are dealing with some devastating water shortages at a critical time in the growing season. Please join us for an Ice Cream Social fundraiser to benefit Walker Anderson and family as he continues to receive needed medical care in Denver twice weekly. The social will be on Sunday, Aug. 11, 3-5 p.m. Lisa’s Office Hours Monday - 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Tuesday 10:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Thursday 10:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Friday 11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.  1) Just heard from the Director of Camp Canterbury, who said registrations are up this year and there are only about 20 open spots left. It would break my heart if one of our youth who wanted to go couldn’t get in, so please make sure to get to the registration page and get your child signed-up. Here is the link: https://campcanterbury.episcopal-ne.org/Registration.html 2) Adult Catechism Class tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in the Whitney Library for those preparing to be Confirmed or Received by the Bishop in September, plus anyone interested in learning more about what the Episcopal Church is all about. A special birth announcement!Please join us in congratulating Mr. and Mrs Robin, who have welcomed three hatchlings in their courtyard tree nest. This morning, the happy, but tired-looking pair could be seen feeding fat worms to three hungry beaks. Visiting hours for the young family are Sunday morning before and after services. Enjoy the photo below, provided by Peggy Wymore.  Happy Birthday!
June 10 Joyce Hillman-Kortum June 11 Elliot Selzer June 12 Carolyn Pevey June 14 Jenny Bohl June 15 Kevin Lehr Happy Anniversary! June 9 Glen and Dixie Amateis June 10 Don and Nancy Kepler June 11 Brett and Demuri Parrish June 12 Jared and Tiffany Mackrill Lisa’s Office Hours: Monday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday 10:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Thursday 10:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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