What's Happening at St. Francis this week

Thursday Announcements October 6, 2022
 
ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

• Our discussion on the meaning of worship will take place during coffee hour following Eucharist this Sunday, October 9. To clarify, this will not be a duplication of the questions on the survey. Instead, it will be an expansion of them. I hope it will provide an opportunity to add breadth and depth to our thinking about worship -- its meaning, and why we do it. 
• Your initial response to the opening of our worship survey was strong. I'm pleased to report over fifty submissions as of this writing (on Tuesday afternoon). Thank you to those who participated so far! The survey will remain open until Thursday, October 20. It can be accessed online here, or paper copies are available in the narthex. Let the office know if you need a copy mailed to you. 
• In honor of our patron saint, Francis, and his love for all of God's creatures, my weekly cartoons this month will have an animal theme. I hope you enjoy the first. ​

​the Rev. Erin Rath ~ Rector

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​From the office--Ann’s Announcements

​Birthdays
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
Jan Johnson                         October 15
 

​We've been asked to provide a few photos for a slideshow at Diocesan Council. We'd particularly like to include at least one photo from Father Mark's retirement celebration. If you have any saved to your phone or camera, please send them to the front office by October 8. Thank you!  Rev. Rath+

• Joint Thanksgiving Dinner w/Holy Apostles, Mitchell ~ 11/24

Attention all Acolytes:
For the next several Sundays, we will be taking measurements for new acolyte robes, immediately after the service.  Measurements will be done in the acolyte robing room.
If you are currently an acolyte or interested in becoming an acolyte—please come and get measured for a new robe!
Thanks!    Clark Wisniewski, Acolyte Master
 
Prayer Requests * Please make sure your request is received by Wednesday of each week.
You may call (308) 632-4626 (leave a message), email stfrancis@allophone.com or mail to:
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1201
Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Forward Day by Day Booklets
We have the Forward Day by Day’s for September-October 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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