What's Happening at St. Francis this week

Thursday Announcements May 2, 2024

ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

• There is no Evening Prayer on Zoom next Wednesday, May 8, as I'm away visiting family. 
• Bishop Barker will visit Saint Francis on Sunday, May 26. We'll have one service at 9 a.m. that day. 
  • Several will be confirmed or received. I hope you can attend, to welcome these newcomers and support them on their faith journey. 

In-Person Worship Engagement
Two-Service Pilot Running Average: 81
April 2024 Averages (inclusive of Easter)
Early Service: 28
Mid Morning Service: 46
Both Services: 81
vs. April 2023: 82                                                                    

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​Upcoming Events at St. Francis:

Lectionary Study and Compline, Tuesday 2pm, Library
Men’s Bible Study, Thursday 8am, Library
Two Service Pilot Sundays, 8am and 10am, April 6 through Aug. 25
No Evening Prayer on Zoom, May 8th
Bishop’s visit, with Confirmation & Receptions, May 26th, one service at 9am
Godly Play meets for Sunday School at the 10:00 services through May 19.
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From the office—Ann’s Announcements​

​Birthdays 

Josie Weiss                  May 4
Fernando Moreno        May 6

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On May 5th, we are celebrating the High School graduations,
Danika Bohl, graduating from Mitchell HS,
  Hadlee Peterson, graduating from Minatare HS,
and Michael Salomon, graduating from SHS;
and the College graduations,
Dyllan Coop who is graduating with an Associate's Degree in Elementary Education from WNCC,
Catherine Wisniewski, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with distinction on December 16, 2023, from UNL
and Sarah Salomon Swantek, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, UNMC. 

We will have a basket on the Reception table at Coffee Hour at the 10:00 am service, if you would like to bring them cards.

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Thank you to all who faithfully counted your blessings and returned your blue boxes to support the United Thank Offering. 
We held the ingathering on April 21st.  If you missed this, or simply forgot, we will continue to collect through May 5th.  Thank you all for your generosity as we do our part to support this important ministry. 
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​UTO is entrusted to receive the offerings, and to distribute 100% of what is collected to support innovative mission and ministry throughout The Episcopal Church and Provinces of the Anglican Communion.  Many years ago, our community was blessed with some of these funds as they were used for Beecher Hall in Mitchell.  Last year, the UTO grants were awarded all over the world. To learn more about where these funds were designated you may go to:  https://www.episcopalchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/UTO_2023_Grants_Brochure_English_Readers.pdf
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The Forward Day by Day’s for May-July are here in regular and large print.  If you’d like one of these mailed to you, please email or call the church.