One of the traditions of our church is that we “bury the Alleluias” during the season of Lent, that is, we stop singing and saying Alleluia during that season. Then, when Easter breaks forth, we explode in Alleluias, praising God for the victory that Jesus Christ has won.

Alleluia is a Latinized form of the Hebrew Hallelujah, which is short for “Praise You, Yahweh.” The Jewish Hallel (meaning “praise”) is the recitation of Psalms 113-118, particularly at Passover, when the people celebrated their deliverance from bondage in Egypt. In the same manner – we cry Alleluia to celebrate our deliverance from sin and death through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior.

I am a lover of old-time Gospel songs, and this season will have me singing one of my favorites, Christ Arose, by Robert Lowry. This is our Easter faith – Christ arose, and we cannot help but sing Hallelujah!

Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;

he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord!

Up from the grave he arose;

with a mighty triumph o'er his foes;

he arose a victor from the dark domain,

and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.

He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Here is the schedule for this week:

Our Palm Sunday Service was both joyful and solemn.The church looked beautiful; our Procession of the Palms began outside with much fellowship and celebration; the service itself was solemn, but meaningful, and then afterwards we chatted over coffee and refreshments.

Click here to watch the opening gathering and Procession! (you will see some familiar faces in our crowd).

Ready for a fun day at an mostly outdoor event? The St.Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund (SFOSF) has a very fun day planned at Lynn Chichi’s lovely home in San Clemente overlooking the Pacific.

The event will include a Table Talk show by Chichi, a gourmet box lunch, beverages, and shopping at Lynn’s boutiques (Lynn will donate 20% of all sales to (SFOSF). Net proceeds from the ticket cost will also benefit SFOSF. Tickets are $40 for the day’s events - 48 seating max - so act now - don't miss out! RSVP by Saturday April 23.

This fall we assisted 8 new freshmen, who are attending California universities and colleges. We can’t do our work without you.

To purchase a ticket, or make a donation, you can either send your check made out to St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund, to St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, or give it to Janet Laudeman at church, or place in the Scholarship Fund box in the church office. Questions? Please call Janet at (310) 316-7493.

The ECW (Episcopal Church Women) are not able to hold the traditional Antiques show this year - so we decided we need a party! It will include all you loved about the Gala without the dealers: food, wine, plants, baked goods and silent auction.

Your help with set up, clean up, food and wine donations will be gratefully accepted. Please contact Anna.

Tickets will be $40 a person or $50 at the door. Put it on your calendar and we hope to see you there. Contact Anna Eakins for questions.

We offer free childcare in the nursery on the Parish Hall stage, during 10am worship; Pre-K thru 5th grade—Meet in classrooms at 9:55 a.m. Children re-join their families in Church in time for Communion. Contact: Kristina Pelá.

Teens (6th-12th grades)—currently on hiatus. Please contact Rev. Jerry for information.

8:00 a.m. - Rite I in-person worship in the Chapel, with hymns. This service is not live-streamed.

10:00 a.m. - Rite II in-person worship in the main church with music. Live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, and available for watching later.

Please contact Kristina Pelá to arrange for a Lay Eucharistic Minister to safely bring you communion.

A spiritual mind and body practice!

Parish Hall. No set fees - classes are free-will offering. Questions? Jill Fenske

Meditation, followed by a quiet time of conversation.

Contact - Susie Zimmerman

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