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St. Anne’s Christmas Auction
Wednesday, Dec. 6
6:00 pm

Join us in the Parish Hall for our St. Anne’s Annual Christmas Auction to enjoy some food, fun, and fellowship!

No charge for admission.

Refreshments and live piano Christmas music will be played.


The Annual Christmas Auction raised approximately $3,000 last year to benefit St. Francis outreach ministries.

We look forward to seeing you there!

December 2, 2023
5:00 p.m.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

LIVE STREAMED ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
Featuring: Musical Acts, the Comedy stylings of the St. Francis Friars, THE CART OF DEALS, and much, much more!

Your Giving Supports St. Luke’s Homeless Programs and St. Francis Outreach

HOW TO GIVE:
Donate cash or check during the show using the donation baskets provided.

Or give online here.

Join us for a contemplative evening service in our Chapel, held by candlelight. Feel free to come a few minutes early and let the gentle music, the flickering glow of the candlelight, the soft chants and the moments of silence allow you to still your spirit and take in the Peace.

Advent Taizé
Tuesday, December 19
7:00 pm
St. Francis Chapel

Harbor Interfaith Services, Inc. (HIS) now plans to deliver over 350 complete holiday meals for Christmas. Donations from St. Francis can help to make the Christmas season brighter for families served by HIS. They ask specifically for Spiral hams, canned vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing or dressing mix, canned yams or sweet potatoes, cake mixes/frosting and/or grocery gift cards.

Additionally, if anyone wants to donate toys for the children, they can be geared towards any age from 1 month to 18 years old. Many teens are often overlooked during the holidays. If you would like to contribute a gift certificate/card to stores, movie theaters, juice, or yogurt stores in the area, that can help a teen know they are not forgotten.

You should bring donations to church on Sundays or to the church office during office hours through Sunday, December 17 for delivery to HIS early on December 18. The food/presents will be distributed to the families on December 20.

Thank you, in advance, for your donations, and thank you for your donations for the Thanksgiving program. HIS was very appreciative of all the items donated!

For more information, contact Joyce Alley at jballey7359@gmail.com

For more about Harbor Interfaith, visit https://www.harborinterfaith.org/

All families and parishioners are invited to our annual Advent Sunday Breakfast on Sunday, December 3rd after the 10am service in the Parish Hall. We are having a potluck this year, so bring your favorite breakfast casserole to share!  Savory or sweet dishes are welcome and we will provide fruit, coffee cake, and beverages.  If you would like to provide a casserole please email Kathy Compton at  kathylcomp@gmail.com so we will know how many to expect.  And, as always, you don’t have to bring a casserole to participate – everyone is welcome in fellowship!

We will also be making Advent Wreaths on this day so you may continue your celebration of the season in your home.  Many of you have made wreaths in past years and may have foam or metal wreath rings in your garage or storage.  In the spirit of reuse, we encourage you to bring your wreath rings, and any gently used candles, to create your arrangement this year.  We will provide plenty of fresh greens, pipe cleaners, wire, and scissors.  And if you don’t have a wreath ring at home, we will have extras to start your tradition! 

Experience the wonder of Christmas at St. Francis Episcopal Church! Join us as we celebrate the Incarnation of the Word of God in the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas season is a time of joy, reflection, and gratitude. All are welcome to share in the warmth of our community as we commemorate The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Bring your loved ones, and let’s rejoice in the true meaning of Christmas together.

Services marked with 🟢 will be livestreamed. Visit our Facebook Page or our YouTube channel for livestreaming.

Sunday, December 3
8:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:50am Sunday School
10:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite II 🟢
10:00am Art Under the Arches – Harbor Interfaith Fundraiser
11:15am FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – Brunch & Advent Wreath Making

Saturday, December 9
9:00am Advent Quiet Day

Sunday, December 10
8:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:50am Sunday School
10:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite II 🟢

Sunday, December 17
8:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:50am Sunday School
10:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite II 🟢
11:00am Christmas Cookie Reception

Tuesday, December 19
7:00pm Taizé Service & Reception

Sunday, December 24 – Christmas Eve
8:50am Sunday School
9:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite II
4:00pm Christmas Children’s Pageant/Story Service
8:00 pm Christmas Eve Concert 🟢
9:00pm Christmas Eve Traditional Service 🟢

Sunday, December 25 – Christmas Day
9:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite II Liturgy

Sunday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
8:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:50am Sunday School
10:00am Holy Eucharist – Rite II