St. Francis Weekly
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December 6 - December 13, 2020

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Food for Thought. . .
I’m sure you have all had that experience of stumbling into an old song or story, essay or poem that was once the hottest thing going, only to be relegated to time and history. Suddenly, it reappears and resurrects all the feelings and resonances that made you love it in the first place. An encounter with the 2004 collaboration by U2 lead singer, Bono, and ex-Eurythmic, Dave Stewart, American Prayer, recently brought me back to the powerful imagery of their poetic lyricism. Used as an Obama ad in the 2008 election, it really brings you back. However, the focus for--and timing of-- the Bono and Stewart song transcended politics in a way that I think is hard for us to recognize--or even imagine--today. To read more, click here. . .
Quote of the Week. . .
Food for Thought
Link of the Week
Thank you, Jane Lazgin, for passing this along. Josh Groban sings a song for this time. Your Face ends with: But there is God in all of us/And I can see Her on your face. . .
Going Deeper
Pope Francis reminds us of what matters in this moment and for all moments.
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, December 6
Advent 2B

10:00 AM   
Worship with Eucharist
Celebrant: Mark Lingle
Preacher: Mark Lingle

Godly Play Lesson

Following Worship  

11:00 AM
Book Club: Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri Nouwen
(Days 1-7, pp. 2-15)

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Tuesday (8)
5:00 PM 
Prayer Shawl Ministry Zoom (Access Zoom Call Here)

6:00 PM 
Evening Meditation Zoom

6:30 PM
Documentary: Pushout: The Criminilization of Girls in School

7:00 PM
Adult Education with Rabbi Josh Hammerman and Rev. Michael Christie: Racism and the Curse of Ham

Wednesday (9)
8:30 AM 
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Zoom Meeting -- Priests & Wardens

Thursday (10)
9:00 AM 
Morning Prayer (via Zoom)

Friday (11)
11:00 AM 
Zoom Sing-a-long

Sunday (13)
Advent 3B
10:00 AM 
Worship with Eucharist
After 10 AM
Service Zoom Coffee Hour

11:00 AM
Book Club: Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri Nouwen
(Days 8-14, pp. 16-29)
Save the Date
Monday, December 14 @ 5:00 PM Outreach Committee Meeting

Tuesday, December 15 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, December 15 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Tuesday, December 15 @ 7:00 PM Adult Forum: Rafael Pagan, Executive Director of Pacific House Shelter

Wednesday, Dec. 16 @ 8:30
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Wednesday, Dec. 16 @ Noon
Stamford Clergy Meeting

Wednesday, Dec. 16 @ 6:00 PM Vestry Meeting

Thursday, Dec. 17 @ 9:00 AM 
Morning Prayer via Zoom

Friday, December 18 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-a-long

Sunday, December 20 @ 10:00 AM
Sunday Worship with Eucharist
Jill Abramson preaching

Sunday, December 20
Following the 10AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Sunday, December 20 @ 11:00 AM
Book Club: Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri Nouwen
(Days 22-28, pp. 44-57)

Sunday, December 20 @ 4:00 PM
Virtual Service for Pets and Their People

Sunday, December 20 @ 5:00 PM
Service of Lessons and Carols

Tuesday, December 22 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, December 22 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, December 23 @ 8:30
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Thursday, Dec. 24 @ 9:00 AM 
Morning Prayer via Zoom

Thursday, Dec. 24 @ 5:00 PM
Christmas Eve Service

Friday, December 25 @ 10:00 AM
Christmas Day Service

Sunday, December 27 @ 10:00 AM
Sunday Worship with Eucharist

Sunday, December 27
Following the 10AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour