St. Francis Weekly
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December 27 - January 3, 2020

Join the Episcopal Church in Connecticut's Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols at 10:00 AM HERE.
No Sunday bulletin this week. Enjoy the service from Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford. . .
Quote of the Week. . .
Food for Thought. . .
I’ve been moved by the depth and breadth of conversations that the Advent book discussion group has had over the past few weeks. Perhaps the timing was right. Perhaps the end to an exhausting year left us ready to share. Perhaps the book lent itself to open up such discussion. (Regardless of its role in our discussions, Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen is well worth the read and extremely easy to access.) Whatever the reasons, the insights and connections have been profound and provide food for thought after each session. Those participating have been blessed. To read more, click here. . .
Link of the Week
This is just wonderful. A little late as it is Christmas, but treat yourself to the days the lead to the Feast of the Incarnation. The Gloriae Dei Cantores is excellent. Thank you, Ellen Lewis for passing it along. . .
Going Deeper
Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA, Michael Curry, offers a poignant Christmas message. . .
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, December 27
Christmas 1B

10:00 AM   
Episcopal Church in Connecticut Christmas Lessons and Carols Service

Following Worship  


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Tuesday (29)
10:30 AM
Annual Meeting Planning Group

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

6:00 PM 
Evening Meditation Zoom


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


Thursday (31)
9:00 AM 
Morning Prayer (via Zoom)

Friday (1)
Happy New Year!!

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

Save the Date
Tuesday, January 5 @ 10:00 AM AIDS Interfaith Planning Meeting

Tuesday, January 5 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, January 5 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Tuesday, January 5 @ 7:00 PM Adult Forum: Ben Wade, Stamford Health Systems

Wednesday, January 6 @ 8:30
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Thursday, January 7 @ 9:00 AM 
Morning Prayer via Zoom

Thursday, January 7 @ 4:30 PM Episcopal Church in CT Faithful Futures Meeting

Thursday, January 7 @ 5:00 PM Vestry Planning Meeting

Friday, January 8 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-a-long

Sunday, January 10 @ 10:00 AM
Sunday Worship with Eucharist

Sunday, January 10
Following the 10AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour

Monday, January 11 @ 7:00 PM Zoom Poetry Meeting

Tuesday, January 12 @ 5:00 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, January 12 @ 6:00 PM
Evening Meditation

Wednesday, January 13 @ 8:30
Episcopal Church in CT Zoom Meeting with Priest and Wardens

Thursday, January 14 @ 9:00 AM 
Morning Prayer via Zoom

Friday, January 15 @ 11:00 AM
Zoom Sing-a-long

Friday, January 15 @ Noon
Marketing Committee Meeting

Sunday, January 17 @ 10:00 AM
Sunday Worship with Eucharist

Sunday, January 17
Following the 10AM Service
Zoom Coffee Hour