St. Francis Weekly

October 28 - November 4, 2026

Embodying God's love by building community through worship, inclusivity, and outreach.

Hello, Friends of St Francis!

"What St. Francis Means to Me": Sheila Williams-Brown

As St. Francis launches our 2027 stewardship campaign, parishioners will give Sunday morning testimonials on what they love about our parish and why they give to the common life and mission of our faith family. Watch Sheila's testimonial from last Sunday. In Stewardship, we become the living hands and feet of Jesus. In the days ahead, please prayerfully consider the amount of financial support that you can commit to over the next year to support all those things that make St. Francis a beacon of God's love, justice and hope in the greater Stamford area.

A Stewardship letter from the wardens with an online pledge link will be sent out via e-mail on Monday, November 2. For more information about how to financially support St. Francis in 2027, please read our recent Pledging 2027 email.

Upcoming "What St. Francis Means to Me" Testimonials:

Sunday, November 1 — Michael Carroll at 8 a.m.; Audrey Roco and Bill Campbell at 10 a.m.
Sunday, November 8 — Billy Kenny

St. Francis News ...

Bring a Photo to Church for All Saints' Sunday

On Sunday, Nov. 1, we will gather to celebrate All Saints’ Sunday at both the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. You are invited to bring a photo of someone in your life who has reflected God’s love to you — someone who has inspired, encouraged, or helped shape your faith. These are "the saints" who have walked with us along the way. Photos may be framed or loose, and they will be placed on a special table of remembrance as we give thanks for all the holy ones, known and unknown, who continue to light our path.

Election Day Prayer Vigil and Communion at the Historic Church: Tuesday, Nov. 3 with Holy Eucharist at Noon

On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, the Historic Church will be open throughout the day as a sacred space for prayer, quiet reflection, and contemplation. A Eucharistic service will be held at noon. Rev. Joe will keep vigil in the church until the polls close at 8 p.m., with prayers and readings offered at various times throughout the day. In this election season, we invite you to step away from the noise, rest in God's presence, and pray for our country, our communities, and all who seek to serve the common good. Whether you stay for a few minutes or linger in silence, all are welcome. May this be a day when we remember that, whatever our differences, we are called to love our neighbors, seek justice, and be instruments of God's peace.

St. Francis Movie Club: 'The Holdovers' (2023), November 15 at 4 p.m.

The St. Francis Movie Club will meet on Sunday, November 15 at 4 p.m. in the Historic Church Meeting Room to discuss the 2023 drama, "The Holdovers" which is available for rental on streaming platforms such as Prime Video and Peacock.

St. Francis 80 Service with Bishop Mello: Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m., Historic Church

This year’s St. Francis’ 80 celebration continues as Bishop Jeffrey Mello will be our preacher and celebrant for a special evening service. November 17 is the official anniversary of the Historic Church being consecrated and St. Francis becoming part of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. In honor of our parish’s rich history, the service will be held in the Historic Church on Old Long Ridge Road and will feature the “Rite I” Eucharistic liturgy that would have been celebrated in 1948. A reception will follow in the Meeting Room. Watch Bishop Mello's address to the 242nd Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.

... and Beyond

Election Day 2026: Early Voting and Voter Information

You don't have to wait until Nov. 3 to vote. Early voting in Stamford is taking place through Sunday, November 1, at the Stamford Government Center from 10 AM to 6 PM daily. If you are voting by absentee ballot, you can drop off your ballot at one of the secure drop boxes, located in the Stamford Government Center parking garage or next to the Harry Bennett Library book drop. If you plan to vote on Election Day, polls will be open from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. For more information about poll locations and early voting, visit the website of the Stamford Registrar of Voters.

A Night of Music to Benefit INTEMPO: Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m.

INTEMPO is thrilled to host our Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, November 12, at The Village in Stamford. The evening will feature live music performed by INTEMPO’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence, Ashley Yoon, and INTEMPO students; remarks from CEO Lou Chen and Youth Council President Nate Caballeros; food and drinks; a silent auction; a live auction; and a paddle raise.

Founded in 2011, INTEMPO provides multicultural music education to children predominantly from immigrant communities. We serve over 600 children each year through our afterschool, summer, and partnership programs.

Tickets are $150. Click Here to buy tickets or to donate.

Location

The Village

4 Star Point

Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Discounted Oil Rates

for Parishioners from

Mitchell Oil

Our long-time oil provider, Mitchell Oil, is offering St. Francis parishioners special pricing protection plans for the coming heating season:

Prebuy: $5.299 per gallon
Fixed: $5.399 per gallon
Capped: $5.599 per gallon (Cap fee: $399 for customers using more than 1,000 gallons; $299 for customers using fewer than 1,000 gallons)

These rates include a $0.10-per-gallon discount off Mitchell Oil's regular rates and are subject to change.

To learn more or lock in your heating price for the coming season, contact Tim R. by email or phone

Thank you to Mitchell Oil for its continued service to our parish and support of MFM.