What's Happening at St. Francis this week

Thursday Announcements September 28, 2023

ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

• The Blessing of the Animals will take place at Centennial Park this Sunday, October 1, at 2 p.m. 
  • Anyone from the wider community is welcome to attend. You're encouraged to bring some friends (furry, feathered, scaled or human)! 
  • As in years past, this service is ecumenical and will include leadership from First Presbyterian Church. 
  • If the weather is questionable, check our Facebook page and website for rescheduling information. 
• Our patronal feast celebration is a week from Sunday, October 8. 
  • We'll celebrate the story of our patron Saint, Francis, and the story of our wonderful community.
  • Our Sunday Eucharist will be followed by a marvelous brunch hosted by the Episcopal Church Women. 
• I learned something new this week: September is Preparedness Month. 
  • This year's theme is disaster preparedness for older adults. 
  • For more information on creating a disaster preparedness plan, visit https://www.ready.gov/older-adults.​​

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From the office—Ann’s Announcements

​Birthdays
James Nielsen                        October 1
Alena Kennedy                       October 2
Johnny Selzer                         October 2
Allie Cawiezel                         October 4
Chris Kelley                            October 5
Linda Thyfault                         October 5
 
Anniversaries
Ron & Ann Salomon                October 2
Monica & Kathy Shambaugh   October 4
Jennifer Mills                           October 6
Keith Viola                               October 6
Melissa Iron Cloud                  October 7

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Daughters of the King  will be collecting personal hygiene items for our local charities.
Most needed items are shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap and hand soap. 
You may bring any items to the collection baskets in the Narthex.
 
Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week. You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email us, or mail to:
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1201
Scottsbluff, NE 69361

The Forward Day by Day’s for November-January are here in regular and large print. 
If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church.