What's Happening at St. Francis this week

 
Thursday Announcements November 9, 2023

 
ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

During last Sunday's All Saints liturgy, we were remiss in naming, honoring and remembering Saint Francis members who died since last All Saints' Day 2022. 

Nola Schwab
Jeanne Matthews
Lynn Jacobson
Jill Wozniak
Lucretia Green
Kenny Larson
Pati McLellan
Jerry Leonard
Joe Blundell

 
We invite your thanksgiving for the lives of our beloved saints and continued prayers for their loved ones.

• As this Sunday is the second Sunday of the month, prayers for Healing will be offered immediately following worship. Clergy will be present near the altar. If stairs are a concern, please sit in the front row of the congregation and we'll come to you. We're happy to offer prayers for you or a loved one. 
• Many thanks to Barb Manasek, Diane Morrison and Ann Peterson for preparing lunch for last weekend's deanery meeting. Our next deanery gathering will be Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Saint Matthew's in Alliance. Any of you are welcome to ride with me. 

Recent Attendance Trends
Month-to-Month
July: 46
August: 59
September: 50
October: 54
 
Six Month Averages
As of the end of July: 63
As of the end of August: 62
As of the end of September: 60
As of the end of October: 55

Saint Francis' offices will be closed November 22 and 23. We wish you and your loved ones a blessed and happy Thanksgiving! ​

From the office—Ann’s Announcements

In honor of our Veteran's--Thank you for your service!

Birthdays
Christian Bach            November 13
Nina Betz                    November 15
Kathy Shambaugh      November 15
Linda Mitchell             November 18
Ralph Moreno             November 18 
 
The people of Saint Francis are delighted to announce longtime parishioner and our dear friend Mrs. Rae Whitney is a 2023 recipient of Virginia Seminary's Dean's Cross Award.
This award recognizes faithful community leaders who do an outstanding job of embodying the Baptismal Covenant.
Past recipients include First Lady Barbara Bush and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.]
A special liturgy and award ceremony will be held at the Residency, 2100 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff, on Saturday, November 18 at 2 p.m.
Dr. Marty Wheeler Burnett will present the award on behalf of the Dean. An RSVP is not required but would be appreciated.
You can let us know how many will be in attendance by completing this form or by calling the church office at 308-632-4626.
Those unable to attend who wish to send greetings may do so in care of the church, PO Box 1201, Scottsbluff, 69363.
 
The parish prayer chain is now being handled by the Daughters of the King, specifically Connie Schingle. 
​A prayer list will be sent weekly to any parish member who wishes to receive it. If you would like to be part of this important ministry, please email Connie at cschingle@gmail.com
or contact the church office at 632-4626, or email us.
If you wish to add someone to the prayer list, you may sign the prayer request sheet outside the church office, contact Connie Schingle by email, or contact the church office by Wednesday of each week.
If you have an urgent request, please indicate the urgency and the request will be sent to the prayer list recipients as soon as possible instead of waiting for the weekly email. 
Prayer requests are typically kept on the list for two weeks, unless you indicate that the name should remain longer.
 
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.

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