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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

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

Parishioners can bring donations to church on Sundays or to the church office during office hours through Wednesday, Nov. 15 for delivery to HIS on Nov. 16.

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

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