What's Happening at St. Francis this week

Thursday Announcements December 8, 2022
 
ERIN’S EPISTLETTES

​Last week, a parishioner received a text from someone pretending to be me and asking for gift cards. 
Please know I will never ask for gift cards nor will I ever text you from a number other than my cell.
(Note the different area code on this message.)
f you ever doubt the veracity of a message received in any format (be it email, text, phone call, Facebook, etc.)
please contact me on a known channel (such as my previously published email or cell,
or the front office phone) to confirm before responding.
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​Midweek Eucharists have begun! 
We gather in the chapel Wednesdays at six.
​We're using the Rite I liturgy directly from the Book of Common Prayer during Advent.
All are welcome!
There's lots happening at Saint Francis in the next few weeks!
​Please read the rest of the enews so you don't miss out.  ​

Sacred Ground Registration Extended

The registration deadline for the next diocesan-wise Sacred Ground session 
has been extended until December 16. Register now! 
Sacred Ground is a dialogue series on race grounded in faith,
and participants learn about historic and contemporary racism in the U.S.
and how to encourage improved human relations for ourselves, our communities, and our nation.
Circles begin meeting on January 9, 2023, and you may learn more and register online on our webpage.
Questions? Email Lesley Dean at lesleydean5403@gmail.com

 

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​Weather cancellation communications:

• We'll be using MSP (Ministry Scheduler Pro) to send text notifications regarding weather-related cancellations. 
  • These will be sent from a number with a 301 area code. 
  • A test message was sent on Monday evening (11/14). If you did not receive this and want to be added to the list, please let the Ann in the front office know. When contacting her, please provide a current cell phone. 
• We'll also post to our Facebook page, update our website and list our information on KNEB 960 AM's website.
• If ever you feel unsafe travelling, we encourage you to stay home. 

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From the office--Ann’s Announcements

Birthdays
Lori Peterson                 December 11
Richard Schaneman      December 11
Ryley Collins                  December 12
Theodore Meyer            December 12
Len Tabor                      December 12
Ian Mills                         December 13
Rick Gable                     December 15
Don Kepler                     December 15
Steve Trickler                 December 17
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Anniversaries
Michelle & Amy Anderson-Saenz            December 12     

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​The Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday,
December 17th, at 10:00am.​
We will fill cookies tins (provided by the church) for our Shut-ins.  Please bring 3 dozen cookies to share. 
We hope that will leave 2 dozen for each of us after the tins for Shut-ins are filled. 
Please bring an empty container for yourself to fill with a delicious variety of sweet treats for your holiday celebrations.
Refreshments will also be served. 
Come for fun and fellowship!  Any questions call Barb at 436-7767.

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​​It’s that  time of the year again, and we need your help!  
We will be decorating the church after the service on December 11th.  
We have jobs for everyone and the more the merrier.
Please plan on staying a little longer to help. 
We are also in need of a small lighted tree for the kids to decorate in the Parish Hall,
about 4 feet tall or shorter.   If you have a tree you could donate,
please call Father Bob at 436-7767.
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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 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.