St. Francis Episcopal Church

726 Maple Street,

Denham Springs, LA 70726



Rev. Margaret L. Sullivan, Rector


 

The First Sunday after Pentecost

Trinity Sunday

May 31, 2026

Service of Holy Eucharist

Rev. Maggie Sullivan



Genesis 1:1-2:4a

2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Matthew 28:16-20

Canticle 13


We look forward to worship and fellowship with you!

Watch live on Facebook at 10 am Sunday, or later on YouTube!

Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sun. May 31--Graduate Recognition and 5th Sunday Potluck

Sat June 6 -- New Adventures! Fellowship at CC's Coffee Range Rd 9:00am. All welcome!

Tues. June 9 -- International Pet Memorial Day. Service at St. Francis 6:30 pm

June 15-19 - Vacation Bible School! Dinner 5:30pm, Program 6-8. Register below

Thurs. June 18 - Garage Sale set up noon-5pm

Fri & Sat June 19-20 - Garage Sale 7 am-3pm

Congratulations Graduates!

Erickson Ford Arnold

Brynn Michelle Bennett

Hudson Justin Burge

Aiden Charles David Burge

Vanessa Marie Cisneros

Liliana Noemi Cisneros

Peter Henry Doherty

Wesley Dalton Todd Everhart

Samuel Claiborne Hyde III

Cole Matthew Johnson

August Perez V

Katelyn Helen Pittman

Jackson David Smith



We are proud of the many accomplishments of our graduates! We will honor them during worship on Sunday May 31, and celebrate during the 5th Sunday Potluck that follows the service!

Fifth Sunday Potluck May 31

Join us on Sunday May 31 as we celebrate our graduates during 10:00am worship service and enjoy the fellowship and good food of a Fifth Sunday Potluck afterward.

Suggested food categories are below, but feel free to bring your specialties, or what fits your schedule or budget. Come join us!

Potluck suggestions:

Sides, salads and Veggies— last names beginning with A--C

Drinks and bread— last names beginning with D—G

Dessert and fruit— last names beginning with H--K

Main dishes— last names beginning with L-Z



Set-up help is needed! Please inform Rev. Maggie or Becky Gautreaux and arrive by 9:30 if you can help get food set up before service. Thank you!

St. Francis preached God's love for all creation. Our patron, St. Francis is also the patron saint of animals, especially associated with our pets. International Pet Memorial Day honors those animal companions we have loved and lost. Join us for this special service of prayer and remembrance. Send a photo ahead or bring one with you. Pet food donations will go to CommUnity Hands Food Pantry.

Sunday School is on summer break! Many thanks to Janet Ballow, Virginia Bruce, Nona LeBlanc, and Rachel Bolling for their dedication to the children and youth of our parish!

Volunteers are still being accepted for this special ministry! Join the fun and assist with dinner, lessons, games, snacks and projects.


Register kids now! Share with your family, friends and neighbors! Link to registration on website www.stfrands.org or click flyer above.

Come find treasure and fellowship, too!

Join us for set-up on Thursday, June 18 noon-5pm, and the Garage Sale from 7am-3pm Friday and Saturday. Volunteers needed! (Yes, you can do both Garage Sale and VBS!) Please sign up in J-M Hall!

Birthdays: 

David Roshto 6/2

August Perez V 6/5

Anniversaries

none noted

The flowers that grace the altar this Sunday are given by Karin Hawkins and Tom Doherty to God's glory and in loving memory of Thomas E. Doherty.

PARISH PRAYER LIST

EDOLA Cycle of Prayer

Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Plaquemine

  

      Special Needs and Concerns:

Joe, Becky, Mike, Aimee, Kyle, Ruby, Iris, Matthew, Cody, Tommy, Jackie, Karey Gleason,

Cody Bennett and family, Rick Raynie, Sue Howes and family, Dianne Gill, Christine,

Julian Darden, Judy and Gene Knecht and family, Patty Willcutt, Jason Hebert,

Don Verdicanno, Alex, Lynn, Blake, Lindsey, Kai, Ryan, Emma,

the Schmidt Family, Ayme, Whitney, Prosanta Chakrabarty, Alice Pittman,

Karin Hawkins and Tom Doherty and family, Becky and Pat Gautreaux, Rachel,

Sally Lambert, Chelsi & Jameson, Larry Johnson, Mary Potts, Tim and Evie, Audra,

Doriscene Piper, Caroline & son Gideon, Trustler & son, Ronnie Michel, Donna,

Jean Commander, Charlie Bell, Shelly, Lee, David Gleason, Sadie Dry, Dianna Ferguson, Leslie, James, Alton, Declan, Linda & Dennis McIntyre, Bob & Patty Edgar,

Maudeann Evans, Evelyn Holden, Jerry Gill, Bill Gleason, Laura Tate,

 Jay Brooks, Braylon Matlock, Todd & Darla Burnett and family,

David Roshto, Mike Picou, Jeff Roshto.

  

Remembering those serving in the Armed Forces and Law enforcement: 

August Perez V, Jason Lacy, Nathan Nicolas, Jim Wingate


We Remember the Faithful Departed :

Jack Schiff, Terry Howes, Gary DeBlieux, Barbara Martin,

Sidney Holt III, Bill Baumgardner, Will Oliver, Walter " Dru" Hawkins,

Will Oliver, Mary Bell, Ray Juneau, Melody Broussard, Nancy Wolford,


Anniversaries of the Faithful Departed:

none noted

If you are ill or would like pastoral care from Rev. Maggie, please call or email her to schedule a visit. rector@stfrands.org.



If you would like to add your name or that of a loved one to our Parish Prayer List, please phone or email secretary@stfrands.org with any updates and prayers fulfilled.

Music and Media Ministry: Organist, Erik Pittman

Media Ministry, Elizabeth Parks

The Mission of St. Francis Episcopal Church:

To celebrate God’s presence in our daily life 

and share God's love with each other and the community.

 

Sunday Service 10:00am


Sunday School - is on Summer Break!

 

We are a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana under the care of

The Right Reverend Shannon Rogers Duckworth


The Reverend Margaret Sullivan

rector@stfrands.org

  

2026 VESTRY

Senior Warden - Mike Picou (27)

Junior Warden - Ed Ballow (27)

 Darla Burnett (28) - Treasurer      

  Darla Grashot (27) - Vestry Clerk  

Jim Bruce ( 26)

      Darren Catallo (26)

Judy Guerra (28) 

  Mike Stafford (26) 

Jennifer Wingate (28)

   

CONTACT NUMBERS

secretary@stfrands.org  225-665-2707

Office hours: Tues-Fri 9am - 2pm

Parish Staff: Erik Pittman, Organist; Roberta Hood, Custodian


For Buildings and Grounds issues, text or call and leave a message:

Ed Ballow - Jr. Warden – (225) 205-4798


In case of an emergency please contact

Rev. Maggie Sullivan - (941) 726-8788—rector@stfrands.org

Mike Picou, Senior Warden - (225) 933-4084

Ed Ballow - Junior Warden – (225) 205-4798

St. Francis Episcopal Church

726 Maple Street

Denham Springs, LA 70726

225-665-2707