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St. Francis Anglican Church |
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SUNDAY SERVICES __________ Holy Communion 8:30 am - Said Service 10:30 am - Choral Eucharist
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| SUNDAY SCHOOL __________ For all Ages 9:30 am |
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| WEEK DAY SERVICES __________ Evening Prayer, Thu, 7 pm Prayers for the Nation 1st Saturday, 10 am St. Matthew, Sept. 21, 5 pm |
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Anglicans for Life Activities |
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Baby Bottle Bank DriveThe Baby Bottle Bank Drive is ongoing until Oct. 6. The idea is to grab a baby bottle ‘bank' from church and take it home. Over the next couple of months, fill it up and bring it back. All proceeds will be sent on to Trotter House! |
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Trotter HouseHelp Healing & Hope BenefitThe Trotter House Help, Healing & Hope Benefit will be held on Thursday, October 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Junior League of Austin Community Impact Center. The keynote speaker is Dr. Anthony Levatino, a former abortionist who has an amazing story to tell about his change of heart and how he is now a champion of life. More details are here.
A table was donated for St. Francis members to attend. If you are interested in attending, a signup list is on the small table near the kitchen door.
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Sunday SchoolClasses begin September 8 at 9:30 am. The adult forum is held in the Fellowship area and is led by Fr. Cappucci. Youth are upstairs. The older class is under the direction of Doug Cooper with Frank and Donna Hunt stepping in from time to time.
The younger class now has four teachers who will share the teaching duties this year: Amy Crandell, Jessica Brummett, Adriane Kristo-Reinking, and Missy Bernard. We will be using a Sunday School Curriculum developed for a traditional Anglican church. Titled “The Life of Christ: From Bethlehem to Emmaus”. This is is a complete curriculum written for children ages five to twelve. Through storytelling, activities, games, skits, projects, memory verses and review activities, the youth learn about the life of Christ.
The nursery will be staffed beginning at 1:15. Missy Bernard continues to coordinate with the sitting service we use.
Hope to see all of you in Sunday school! |
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Ice Cream SocialThe annual Ice Cream Social is planned for September 8 after the 10:30 service. Even though the heat will continue for several more weeks, we like to think the end is in sight after the Labor Day holiday. The members of the St. Polycarp's Men's Guild will make delicious, creamy ice cream and supply the fixings for all to enjoy.
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ChoirThe St. Francis choir will start rehearsals on September 8 after the 10:30 service - when we have our fill of ice cream. All the members are looking forward to preparing music to sing to the glory of God!
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Funeral ServiceThe memorial service for St. Francis member, Fielder Dowding will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 1 pm at St. Francis. The service will be broadcast on Zoom, for those who cannot attend in person.
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DIOCESAN NEWSOur diocese has transitioned to digital news articles. If you would like to subscribe to The Pillar or News Throughout the Diocese, here is more information: |
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September Special Service |
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Saturday, September 21 at 5 pm
Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Holy Communion followed by potluck supper
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September has five Sundays, and as is the tradition at St. Francis, there will be a potluck luncheon after the 10:30 service.
Plan to bring food to contribute and enjoy the company of your St. Francis friends. |
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| The Mobile Loaves and Fishes Food Truck could use clothing donations. Gently used or new clothes for people of all sizes is snatched up on our monthly Food Truck run. Consider donating clothes you no longer wear or purchasing socks. Collection site is on the table in the Narthex. |
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| Trotter House You can easily contribute to the diaper drive for the Trotter House! Why not pick up a package of diapers each time you go to the grocery store and put on the table in the Narthex? Any little bit helps families with unexpected pregnancies. |
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| | You can make a dedication for altar flowers any Sunday of the year. Consider offering a thank offering for any reason - for family, anniversary, birthday - or in memory of a loved one on any convenient Sunday. Envelopes for this purpose are on the shelf on the back of the Nave. |
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| St. Francis has an active prayer list! If you have any prayer concerns, you can add it to the list by writing on a post-it sheet and placing in the prayer box located in the back of the Nave or by emailing PrayerList@stfrancisaustin.org. The members of the St. Francis prayer group will be notified via email by Becky Hunt. |
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| | Thanks to the many people who have volunteered to help out with the many tasks associated with Higher Grounds - our popular coffee hour!
Please continue to sign-up as you are able to commit to make coffee, bring food, and cleanup. There are many opportunities to make a difference. The sign-up list is in the Narthex.
Thanks to Jane (and James Cox) and Susan Rambin for heading up this group. They almost couldn't have too many people volunteering to help. |
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|  | September
3 Tara Montalvo, Ruth Ann Stillman
4 Judy Bernard
7 Eileen Cole
15 Michelle Collins 18 Curran Peter Hatley 19 Erin Brummett, Anna Brummett, Alice Kron Aguilar 20 AdrianeKristo-Reinking 21 David Kristo-Reinking 25 Cesiah Cooper |
|  | 2 James and Jane Cox 5 Mark and Susan Rambin 6 Steve & Angie McCown |
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Link to St. Francis' Online Calendar
Sundays 8:30 a.m. Said Holy Communion. Healing prayers at the altar rail follow the service 9:15 a.m. Nursery is provided. 10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Communion. Healing prayers after the service. ~12:15 p.m. Choir Practice (after the 10:30 Communion Service)
Weekday Activities
1st Saturday
2nd Monday
Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Thursdays 2nd & 4th Fridays
4th Friday
Note on the calendar: To join any of the meetings or services held via Zoom, email info@stfrancisaustin.org
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St. Francis' Mission Statement |
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We are a community of believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ whose mission it is to spread that Gospel in what we preach and in the way we live. We are called to know the Word of God, to act on it in our lives and to share it with our brothers and sisters in the world. We are determined to uphold the ancient faith of our ancestors in the Anglican tradition, to offer traditional Christian values based on the Holy Word of God and to be faithful witnesses to the person of Jesus in the Austin Community. St. Francis parish is dedicated to the presence of Christ in the lives of the poor, the needy, the sick, to each other and to all those to whom Jesus comes to minister in his life on earth. As a community of believers, we intend to entrust our growth in love, in faith and in resources to the generosity of God.
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St. Francis Anglican Church of Austin A parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth Diocese Office: 2900 Alemeda St.
Fort Worth, TX 76108
http://www.fwepiscopal.org/
Bishop: The Rt. Rev'd Ryan Reed Rector: The Rev. Aaron Cappucci Organist: Elisante Msengi Parish Administrator: Mark Rambin Treasurer: Grady Collins
Vestry Officers
Senior Warden: Franklin Hunt Junior Warden: James Cox Secretary: Dinah Arce
Vestry Members
Fr. Aaron Cappucci, Christina Hatley, Ethan Hoyt, Mack Lindsey, Bill Palmer, Susan Rambin |
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