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Tuesday, February 20 at 11:30 am

Welcome Richard Downie as our guest speaker to talk about his role in the World Affairs Council of Orange County. RSVP with Kristina Pelá if you’re interested in attending, 310-941-2498.

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.

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.

February 8: Pastoral visits; admin tasks; pastoral phone calls. 

February 9: Pastoral visit; sermon prep.  

February 10: Sermon prep; Chinese New Year. 

February 11: Sunday services; funeral planning after the service. 

February 12: Funeral planning; warden’s meeting; admin tasks. 

February 13: Funeral Planning; pastoral phone calls; Shrove Tuesday service of reconciliation and dinner; the gumbo and shrimp etouffee were amazing - the Friars outdid themselves!  

February 14: Ash Wednesday/Valentines Day; 7:00 am Ash Wednesday service; 10:00 am service for 30th anniversary of murdered PVE officers, followed by reception in the Parish Hall; 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Ashes to Go in the lower parking lot - we had well over 15 cars come visit, most with 2 people inside; 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service and Eucharist.

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

Pastoral Care

In need of prayer? Send prayer requests to Fr. Jason.

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

Parish Directory

Our directory is available online. If you need the password, contact the church office or email Claire Erbeznik.

Calendar of Events

All of our worship services, events, and small groups are listed on our church calendar.

Communications

and Notices

Please send all notices you wish to be included in the enews or bulletins to Father Jason.

Coffee Hour

Ministry

To volunteer to help one week after the 10am worship service, see the sign-up sheet at Sunday coffee hour.

Yoga with Jill

A spiritual mind and body practice led by Jill Lynch in the St. Francis Parish Hall.

Mondays 11:00-12:30 pm – Level 1/2 Hatha for Strength and Mobility

Wednesdays 9:00-10:30 am – Level 1 Gentle Yoga for Vital Mobility and Balance

Phone: 310-375-4617

The Rev. Jason Shelby, Rector: 310-594-7984

The Rev. Celeste Stump, Deacon, Chaplain at The Canterbury

Mark Bennett, Director of Music: 310-594-7416

David Knight, Organist: 310-375-4617

Claire Erbeznik, Office Administrator: 310-375-4617

Elaine Mistele, Business Manager: 310-594-8268

Joel Miranda, Sexton

Wayne Hastings, Communications: 901-219-6564

Church Office hours are:

Monday through Thursday

9:00 am to 3:00 pm