An Evening of Music at St. Francis

St. Francis Episcopal Church warmly invites you to join us for An Evening of Music, a special fundraiser in support of Harbor Connects and the St. Francis Music Guild, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 5:30 pm. This joyful evening will celebrate the power of music and...

Celebrate the Year of the Horse

Join us for one of St. Francis’ most joyful and beloved traditions! St. Teresa’s Guild invites the whole parish and community to our Annual Lunar New Year Event on Friday, February 6, from 6:00–8:00 pm in the St. Francis Parish Hall. This festive evening is fun for...

Military Outreach in January 2026

St. Francis’ Military Outreach ministry is honored to once again support the Camp Pendleton & Fort MacArthur Collection Drive 🇺🇸💙 Together with Rotary District 5280, we’re collecting new and gently used items to support military families—many arriving with very...
Meanwhile, Back at the Inn…

Meanwhile, Back at the Inn…

Joseph and Mary had to walk from Nazareth to Bethlehem for Emperor Augustus’s census. For years, I never questioned this statement. The Romans conducted a census every five years for tax purposes, though there was never a stipulation that men return to their...
Yes, We Have No Room in the Inn

Yes, We Have No Room in the Inn

There was no room in the inn. The innkeeper turned away a very pregnant Mary–possibly in labor–because there was no room. If nothing else, there was his room, but giving them his room didn’t simply mean he would have to sleep somewhere else for the night. Given that...