Coming Events

Lenten Dinners - Five Wednesdays in Lent

February 21 and 28; March 6 and 13 at 6:00 pm

"From Aspergillums to John the Baptist, a Journey through Time"

March 20 at 6:00 pm: Seder Meal, presented by Bob Rothman from Congregation Ner Tamid.

PVEPD Safety Preparedness Presentation

Sunday, February 25 at 11:30 am

St. Francis will be hosting PVEPD Safety Preparedness Presentation (to include Active Shooter) by the Palos Verdes Police. We would like to invite you and your interested parishioners to join us for this presentation. The presentation will be on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:30 am in our Parish Hall. We welcome anyone who may be interested and ask that they RSVP to Claire at 310-375-4517 so that we will know how many to expect. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

TAIZÉ — Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 pm

Worship Service and Reception

Take some time during Lent to savor the peace and quiet of this contemplative service.

Wayfarer Chapel at St. Francis

As you know, the Wayfarer’s Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes is closed due to the high possibility of a landslide. Earlier this week I reached out to their rector, the Rev. Dr. David Brown, and offered his congregation the use of our chapel while they are without a place to worship. He gratefully accepted the offer, and they will begin worshiping in our chapel this Sunday, February 25, at 10:15 am. Their normal start time is 10:00 am, but we both thought it best to slightly stagger our services. They have been invited to join us for coffee and donut holes under the arches, and we are talking about doing joint ministry in the near future. Their service lasts about an hour, and our vestry person of the month will be able to lock up the chapel without having to wait around. They are using the space, our giant Bible, and the piano and keyboard; otherwise, they are bringing everything they will need with them. Please feel free to send me any questions or concerns you may have, and let us welcome our neighbors from across the hill.

—Fr. Jason

Lenten Devotional

Enrich your Lenten practice with the St. Francis 2024 Lenten Devotional. The devotional contains reflections written by members and clergy of St Francis. Each day in Lent has a reflection based on the daily readings assigned by the Common Lectionary for the Lenten Season. The thoughtful reflections published in these booklets have been at the center of a Lenten practice for many in our community, and we hope that this year these writings will continue to challenge and inspire.

Pick up your copy at the church office, or download your copy as a PDF.

Lent 2024 with South Bay Episcopalians

Check out all the Lent and Holy Week worship opportunities in the South Bay area offered by St. Francis, St. Andrew's, St. Cross, and Christ Church.

Download this flyer as a PDF.

Shrove Tuesday Photo Gallery

Father Jason's Week in Review

February 15: Funeral planning; admin tasks; home Eucharist; lunch with Bob Rothman, to discuss upcoming Seder Dinner.

February 16: Several pastoral phone calls.

February 17: Funeral planning–printing/folding bulletins; sermon prep.

February 18: Sunday services.

February 19: Memorial service for Bill Brand; admin tasks; vestry prep.

February 20: Prepared for Wednesday Lenten program; met with Rev. Dr David Brown from Wayfarer’s Chapel; pastoral meeting; Finance Meeting; Vestry Meeting.

February 21: Prepared for Lenten program; noon Eucharist with sermon Q&A; Lenten Dinner and Program–the Friars outdid themselves!

Sunday Holy Communion

8:00 am

Rite I in-person worship in the Chapel, with hymns. This service is not live-streamed.

10:00 am

Rite II in-person worship in the main church with choir and music.

For other worship services and parish events, visit our calendar.

Livestream Worship and Sermons Online

We livestream Sunday 10am worship on Facebook and YouTube. You can view past sermons or entire livestreams on our YouTube channel.

Nursery School and Sunday School

Sunday school for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will be held in the Parish Hall from 9:50 am to 10:40 am (ish ... the kids typically come in at the Peace). There is a nursery for children 6 months to 5 years old.

Contact: Kristina Pelá