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Bishop Barker was originally scheduled to visit Saint Francis on Sunday, October 5. Due to unforeseen circumstances, that visit needs to be postponed.
If you or your teen are interested in confirmation or reception, please let Rev Erin know so she can include you in discussions regarding rescheduling his visit. 
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Those who serve, Sunday, July 6, 9am
Musician                             Nancy Meier
Media Team                        Stephanie Schingle
Ushers                                Stacy Bach, Beth McKibbin
Acolyte Master                   Clark Wisniewski
Acolytes                             Madi Collins, Ella Iron Shell, Walker Anderson
Lector/Intercessor            Jane Sayre
Eucharistic Minister         Clark Wisniewski
Altar Guild             Judi Widmaier, Connie Schingle, Jeane Anderson
Coffee Hosts         Beth McKibbin, Collette Suhr
Flowers:
Judi Widmaier    In memory of sons Sean & Chris McArthur
                           and parents Claire & Ted Widmaier

​Upcoming Events at St. Francis:
​Wednesday 07/09 Evening Prayer on Zoom 6p
Thursday 07/10 Men's Bible Study 8a Library
Sunday Eucharist 07/13 St. Francis 9a
    Guest Celebrant & Preacher: the Rev. Chris Plantz
DioNeb's Camp Canterbury, Fremont, NE, July 14-18
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Prayer Requests
Prayer requests need to be received by Tuesday, if you’d like them to be printed in the bulletin. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message) or email.
 
The Forward Day by Day’s for August-October are available in regular and large print.  If you’d like either of these mailed to you, please email us or call the church office.

Those who serve, Sunday, June 29, 9am
Musician                             Barb Becker
Media Team                        Steve Trickler
Ushers                                Christian and Stacy Bach
Acolyte Master                   Clark Wisniewski
Acolytes                             Walker Anderson, Madi Collins
Lector/Intercessor             Santana Tamarak
Eucharistic Minister          Jane Sayre
Altar Guild             Nancy Kepler, Monica and Kathy Shambaugh
Coffee Hosts         Christie Shaver, Kathy Shambaugh
 
Flowers:
Artie and Jan Johnson         For the anniversary of their marriage

Upcoming Events at St. Francis:
Wednesday 07/02 Midday Midweek Eucharist 12:15pm Mary Chapel
      Evening Midweek Eucharist 6pm Mary Chapel
Thursday 07/03 Men's Bible Study 8am Library
      Church offices closed in honor of Independence Day
Sunday 07/06 Eucharists St Francis 9am
      Good Shepherd, Harrisburg 11:30am
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From the Office—Ann’s Announcements
 
Birthdays:
Dan Witko                       June 30
Keith Viola                       July 1
Ayden Reed                    July 2
Joyce Walsh                    July 2
Sandy Van Engel            July 4
Marvin Lamont                July 5
 
Anniversaries:
Artie & Jan Johnson              July 1
Matt & Jeane Anderson         July 2
Fernando & Sara Moreno      July 5
 
Prayer Requests
Prayer requests need to be received by Tuesday, if you’d like them to be printed in the bulletin. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message)
or email us at [email protected]
 
The Forward Day by Day’s for May-July are available in regular and large print.  If you’d like either of these mailed to you, please email us or call the church office.

Those who serve, Sunday, June 22, 9am
Musician                             Nancy Meier
Media Team                        Stephanie Schingle
Ushers                                Monica and Kathy Shambaugh
Acolyte Master                   Clark Wisniewski
Acolytes                             Madi Collins, Josie Weiss
Lector/Intercessor             Barb Manasek
Eucharistic Minister          Jan Johnson
Altar Guild             Nancy Kepler, Monica and Kathy Shambaugh
Coffee Hosts         Barb Manasek, Ann Peterson
 
Flowers:
Clark & Amy Wisniewski       In thankfulness for their daughter, Catherine

Unfortunately, the parish hall lift remains unavailable, and won't be available Sunday. Our contractor discovered late in the assembly process that two additional parts are needed.
Those parts have been ordered and work will continue as soon as they're received. We'll continue to keep you updated as the project progresses. 

Upcoming Events at St. Francis:
Wednesday 06/25 Zoom Evening Prayer 6pm
Thursday 06/26 Men's Bible Study 8am Library
Sunday 06/29 Eucharist St Francis 9am
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A Message from Mary
 
Greetings!
 
It has been a busy Spring!  Beginning with Lent and all our worship opportunities and preparations for celebration on Easter Sunday.  Then, the successful Craft Fair, thanks to Sarah Schaaf’s commitment and diligent organization.  Additionally, the Stewardship & Engagement team made personal contact with over 85% of our regular givers, resulting in 43 confirmed pledges for 2025.
 
As we move into the summer months, I want to give you a glimpse of what to expect with regard to the Vestry and Stewardship & Engagement team.
 
First, along with its “normal” business, the Vestry is paying particular attention to the finances of the Parish.  We have instituted a Finance Committee that will be reviewing the Parish bills on a monthly basis to see where there may be opportunities for savings or cost-cutting.  The Stewardship & Engagement team received feedback from a number of parishioners with ideas in this regard and we will be taking a look at those.
 
We have also published the Q1 Financials in the e-news and they will be published in the Sunday Bulletin as well.  These were a little late in getting published because of a delay in getting our April financials from our accountant due to his responsibilities related to tax season.  We expect future quarterly reports to be published timelier relative to the end of the quarter.
 
Giving Statements for Jan – April have been emailed to those individuals for whom the office has current email addresses.  If you did not receive a statement, please contact Ann.
 
            At their next meeting, the Stewardship & Engagement team will begin focusing on “Engagement”.  How do we increase the engagement of all our current parishioners?  How do we attract others from our community to visit and become engaged with our parish?  Again, we received some good feedback about this from you during our Spring Giving Campaign.  We will be including those ideas in our discussions and will likely be reaching out to involve you in our Engagement ministry.
 
            Thank-you to everyone who took the time to talk with our Stewardship & Engagement team members.  We appreciate your feedback, suggestions and commitment to St Francis.  And, a special Thanks to the members of the Stewardship & Engagement team:  Jan Johnson, Jeane Anderson, Jill Young, Judi Widmaier, Jane Wisniewski, Connie Schingle and Erin Rath.  Your passion for St Francis and the people we serve is amazing!
 
For His Sake,
 
Mary Bowman, Sr Warden
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 TREASURER POSITION OPEN
 
We are seeking a person who has a love for numbers and some computer skills.  This is a volunteer position.  It will begin with an orientation period with our current Treasurer during the month of August.
 
For more information, contact Rev Erin, Mary Bowman or Diane Morrison.
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Birthdays:
Jane Sayre                 June 23
Rick Anderson            June 26
Kathy Graham            June 28
Lisa Ledbetter            June 28
 
Anniversaries:
Robert & Lisa Brenner          June 25
Cory & Gretchen Foster       June 26