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FATHER MARK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
GINA’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Schedule for March 17th to March 22nd Tuesday 3/17 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing 12:00 p.m. Lenten Luncheon at Calvary Lutheran Wednesday 3/18 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Book Study 5:30 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper & Study Thursday 3/19 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian) 12:00 p.m. Discipleship Group 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study Sunday 3/22 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist followed by Coffee Hour 9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library) 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist w/Music followed by Coffee Hour 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) If you are looking for something to do or read this Lent, here are a few suggestions:
2) As I said on Sunday, there are lots of ideas about best practices regarding hand washing and greeting one another and keeping ourselves and our community safe. I think the best thing we can change at church is to avoid handshakes at the passing of the peace until we get the ok to go back to normal. That will be my practice for now. I will say that I miss shaking hands — there is something about that simple gesture that speaks to friendship and reconciliation — and I look forward to being able to get back to that. In the meantime, use the hand gel in the pews, smile and speak a greeting at the peace, and follow the advice of the experts in your daily lives. 3) I have not forgotten that we have two pretty important discussions ahead of us this spring — the first has to do with Youth Group. We will be contacting the youth and parents to discuss programming options and preferences. The other is a follow-up to our Sunday evening service trial in December. More to come on both of these. 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. Schedule for March 10th to March 15th Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Book Study 5:30p.m. Lenten Soup Supper & Study 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 followed by Coffee Hour 9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library) 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist w/Music followed by Coffee Hour Happy Birthday!! March 2 Mark Selvey March 12 Kobe Moreno March 3 Erin Cawiezel. March 13 Cricket Simmons March 4 Demuri Parrish March 16 Vonnie Rubottom March 6 Barb Becker, March 23 Colleen Kelly Kenzy Feltes March 25 Patty Clown Horse March 9 Sammy Masid III, March 26 Eain Peterson Charlie Kennedy, March 28 Melissa Moreno Landon Parrish. March 29 Dixie Amateis March 11 Jennifer Schilk, March 30 Gretchen Traw Charlie Selzer Watch over thy child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if hefall; and his heart may thy peace which passeth understanding abide all the days of his life; 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
LENT IS HERE! 1) First, thanks to everyone who shopped, cooked, served, cleaned, or ate at our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed! It was a super fun and super delicious meal! 2) Second, thanks to everyone who served or attended one or both of our Ash Wednesday services yesterday. I was humbled and moved to be present with such a committed and faithful group of Christians as we remembered our failings and accepted God's forgiveness. Truly the beginning of a Holy Lent. 3) We will have two Lenten Programs this year, as follows:
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 3:00 p.m. Book Study 5:30p.m. Lenten Sour Supper & Study Thursday 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Bible Study (First Presbyterian) 12:00 p.m. Discipleship Group 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study NO MTG THIS WEEK Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist followed by Coffee Hour 9:10 a.m. Lectionary Study (Whitney Library) 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist w/Music followed by Coffee Hour For Joy in God’s Creation O heavenly Father, who hast filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold thygracious hand in all thy works; that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, we may learn to serve theewith gladness; for the sake of him through whom all things were made, thy Son 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) 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. |
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