I walked over 10,000 steps yesterday, up and down the stairs of our new home, the church rectory. My legs are sore. I’m not used to that many steps or stairs. My brain is tired; we left Columbus, Mississippi last Thursday and drove for four days, with our two toddlers, who against all odds (but through the miracle of prayer) were just shy of perfect on the drive. 

There are a lot of things I would like to say in this, my first official newsletter - things profound, erudite, and thought provoking. After looking at my monitor for too long and several spans of backspacing, this is what I want to say now: I am glad to be here at St. Francis. I am looking forward to getting to know you, to worshiping, learning, and growing in Christ with you. I am tired, but I am also excited, hopeful and open to listening to where the Spirit is leading us. 

More than anything, I am looking forward to our community faithfully living out the words we have posted in our chancel: to love God, love each other, and serve the world. I feel blessed to be a part of this congregation, and I am eager to serve.  

Jason+

This is the year you are once again invited to the St Teresa’s Chinese New Year Event! Live Entertainment - provided by students from Palos Verdes High School!!

Chinese Food, wine and other beverages, plus LIVE and Chance Auctions! Fun! Tickets on sale at coffee hours. Contact for information: Robin Pano.

After several cancellations, we are pleased to announce that St. Francis will host the 52nd Annual Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale June 1-3, with an Opening Night Party on Wednesday evening, May 31. Over the past 50 years, the annual Antiques Show has raised more than a half million dollars that has supported the Mission and Outreach Ministries of St. Francis Parish. This show is one of the longest-running charity antiques shows in California. Produced by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Francis Church, the Show is run and staffed by parishioners and volunteers. Come to the meeting to hear our ideas, share your own or just find out how you can help!

Click here for The Episcopal News Update - Read a pastoral letter from Bishop John Harvey Taylor inside.

8:00 a.m. - Rite I in-person worship in the Chapel, with hymns. This service is not live-streamed.

10:00 a.m. - Rite II in-person worship in the main church with music. Live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, and available for watching later.

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

A spiritual mind and body practice!

Parish Hall. No set fees - classes are free-will offering. Questions? Jill Fenske

Thursdays from 9:30-10:30am in our church sanctuary has re-started; masks optional. Please join us for meditation, followed by a time of conversation.

Note: Meditation is on hiatus over Christmas - we'll be back on January 12.

Contact - Susie Zimmerman

It's quick and easy to sign up - just pick a day. More than one person or household can sign up on the same day, so you don't have to be on your own.

Bring your children to Sunday School for our wonderful Montessori-based, Godly Play curriculum.

Godly Play makes meaning through story, wonder, and play. Nurturing spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children. You and your children will be blessed by these teachings.

Contact Kristina Pelá.

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Bookmark the link on your phone or computer and let your browser save the password and you will always be up to date with information!

We are here to do our best to help you with whatever you may need. We know circumstances can be difficult at any time. For help of any kind, or just a phone call, please email or call Jerry+ .

310-594-7984

Enews is sent weekly on Thursday afternoons: email Susan with your requests.

Office main line - 310 375 4617

The Rev. Jerry Sather 310-594-7984 - Priest in Charge (Interim)

Mark Bennett 310-594-7416 - Director of Music

Claire Erbeznik 310-375-4617 - Office Administrator & Receptionist

Susan Marshall 310-594-8427 - Communications Specialist

Elaine Mistele 310-594-8268 - Business Manager