What's Happening at St. Francis this week

Thursday Announcements October 5, 2023

 
ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

• Our patronal feast celebration is this 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 highly recommend you come hungry! 
• United Way of Western Nebraska is looking for help to deliver food to individuals and families in need. 
  • Packing takes place the afternoon of Wednesday, October 11 and the morning of Thursday, October 12. Distribution is the afternoon of October 12. 
  • To sign up, please visit this link. 
  • Please contact Ally at 308-635-2522 or ashipman@uwwn.org if you have any questions. 
• Thank you to those who attended last Sunday's pet blessing. Your presence (and that of your pet) was a blessing to us. Photos are courtesy of Jane Sayre. 
• I'm away visiting family starting the middle of next week. [For security reasons, the specific dates won't be published online.] If you need more information, please contact the front office. 

                   Rev. Erin blesses Jane's kitty                                                                            FR Bob blesses 2 beloved Doxie's                                                               Millie meets FR Bob for her blessing

​From the office—Ann’s Announcements

Columbus Day and Indigenous People Day!!​

Birthdays
Curt Mecklem                         October 8
Amy Anderson-Saenz           October 9
Lisa Betz-Marquez                 October 9
Paul Brooks                           October 10
Anna Kelley                           October 12
Shirley Brewer                       October 13
Lorrie Wold                            October 13
 
Daughters of the King  are collecting personal hygiene items
to go to 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
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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.