St. Francis Episcopal Church Announcements
Celebrating God’s presence, Sharing God’s love
May 24th
We will have regular hospitality this Sunday, but NO parish breakfast or NO potluck lunch. Please check out our website for information on volunteering for VBS, July 22-26, 2013 AND to register your child! Please note that Gayla will be on vacation Monday, May 27-May 31, 2013! Also, a new series of Inquirer's Classes will begin in the second part of July. Those who are interested in Confirmation or Reception into the Episcopal Church or who would like a Refresher, please contact the Church office or Fr. Dan. Thank you!
NEW OFFICE HOURS!
Gayla, our church secretary, has taken an additional position as a part-time secretary at Live Oak Baptist Church in Watson. Therefore, we have new office hours at St. Francis. The new hours are listed here as well as in the Weekly Calendar. Please note we are trying this new schedule out over a 90 day period and will assess how it's working. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
Monday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday – Office Closed
Wednesday – 8:00am – Noon
Thursday – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
Assisting Ministers – May 26, 2013
Celebrant and Preacher: Fr. Dan Krutz
Ministers of the Church: The People of God
LEM 8 am: Jim Wingate Lector 8 am: Sandy Stafford
LEMs 10:30am: Robert Bishop & CeeCee Picou Lector 10:30am: Nancy Wolford
Acolytes: Ryan Bishop, Charles Burrell, Cooper Burnett
Usher: Mike Picou
Musician: G P Baker
Vestry Members on Duty: Darla Burnett, Robert Bishop, Linda Moore
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
SPECIAL NEEDS AND CONCERNS:
Brenda, Davis, Nancy Dewitt, Donald, Kim Embrey, Blake Fallo, Angie Fontenot, Gary, Julia, Ken Hampton, Kyleigh Hope LeBorde, Gene McArdle, Patty Michel, Pat, Roxeann, Sarah, Sidney, Sandy Stafford, Tina Stithem, Nancy Wolford
We remember the Faithful Departed especially Ella Curtis, Linda Dillon (5/22), Charles “Buddy” Hancock, Jamie Lee Self, Lily Shelton and others of our parish family you may name.
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Matthew Bonneval (USN), Paul Boorsma, Abriana Chambers, Craig Henry, Jason Lacy, MMFN Brett M. Lee, Lt. Ryan McGoldrick (USN), Erik Pittman
Birthdays & Anniversaries (May 19 – May 25)
Kimberly Arzt 5/21
Susan Tarleton 5/23
Paul & Connie Rumage 5/24
Alton Bass 5/24
Blake Fallo 5/24
Don Verdicanno 5/24
Victoria Rumage 5/25
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mike Picou Fund. An account was established at Capital One Bank by friends and relatives of Mike Picou to help with his expenses related to medical costs, equipment and lifesaving drugs. Mike was on a heart transplant list for some time, but through God's grace and the generosity of the donor he has received a new heart! You may make a donation to the Mike Picou Donation Account #2077621949 at any of the Capital One Bank branches. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The flowers on the altar last Sunday, May 19th were given in thanksgiving for Anthony, their son’s birthday
by Don & Pat Verdicanno.
Office Closed
Gayla, our parish secretary, will be out of the office
May 27th - May 31st.
Acolyte Meeting Rescheduled
The Acolytes meeting scheduled for this Sunday, May 26th will be rescheduled. During the upcoming meeting we will be fitted for robes. Stay tuned for the new date.
Thanks, Deanna
Cursillo 146
Cursillo 146 is coming soon, June 6-9 at the Solomon Center. If you'd like to go please register online as soon as possible at solomoncenter.org, click on Events and then Cursillo 146. You can find info there, or ask Father Dan, Debbie Edens, Cee Cee Picou, or Deanna Johnson. Prayerfully consider going. It is truly a wonderful experience at a beautiful facility. Full cost is $231 when sharing a room, or $150 if that price is better for you. There are also single rooms available. Registration has been extended to Monday, June 3.
Work Day
WORK DAY scheduled for Saturday, June 1st -- 8am til you want to leave (lunch will be served). A list is available at the back of the church explaining what needs to be done. If you wish to donate any materials for any of the jobs, please contact Dianne Gill at 405-7704.
Kingdom Rock VBS July 22 - 26
Please remember to pre-register your children, grandchildren and friends who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Spots are filling fast! Go to www.stfrands.org and follow the link to register."
VBS Supplies/Volunteers Needed
- Supplies are needed for VBS. A copy of the supply list is on the welcome table in the church
- Volunteers, especially Crew leaders age 12 and over are needed. Please go to www.stfrands.org and follow the link to review volunteer positions and to register or call Alana Bishop at 241-2673 for more details.
Diocesan Annual Men and Women's Silent Retreat:
"THE JOURNEY IS IN...NOT UP"
Offerings: Worship, quiet, the Labyrinth, individual spiritual direction, rest and renewal.
Date: September 27-29, 2013-Friday 6:00 PM-Sunday noon
Presenter: Bishop Larry Maze, retired Episcopal Bishop of Arkansas
Hospitality
May 26th = Jennifer Wingate, Jim Wingate, Nancy Wolford, Casey & Julie Roark
June 2nd = Alana Bishop, April Cintron, Charles & Robin Burrell, Sandy Stafford
June 9th = Dianne Gill, Grace Campbell, Joan Hetrick, Bill & Brenda Baumgardner
Altar Guild
May 25 – May 31 = Dianne Gill, Joyce Havard, Judy Guerra
June 1 – June 7 = Deanna Johnson, Susan Johnson, Traci Hebert
June 8 - 14 = Judy Knecht, Sue Howes, Becky Gautreaux
Flower Team
June 2nd = Jim & Jennifer Wingate
CALENDAR OF (May 26 – June 1)
Sunday, May26th - The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
8:00am - Holy Eucharist
9:45am - Choir rehearsal (church)
10:30am - Choral Eucharist
3:00pm - Sunday School (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church)
4:00pm - Worship Service (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church)
Monday, May 27th - The 1st Book of Common Prayer
Office Closed
Tuesday, May 28th
Wednesday, May 29th
6:30pm - Education for Ministry
Thursday, May 30th
10:00am - Bible Study (Cameron Hall)
Friday, May 31st - Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, June 1st - Justin, Martyr
8:00am til ? - Work Day
Staff:
Parish Secretary: Gayla Isom Sexton: Roberta Hood
Nursery Attendants: Tammy Lemoine & Avery McArdle