Last updated: 30 September 2007

Standing Announcements

List of Franciscan Dinner Groups

St. Francis Recycling Program

Safeguarding God's Children - We have a diocesan policy for "Safeguarding Children." Training is required for all volunteers working with children or youth. Fr. Chris will provide all you need to know and do at the upcoming meetings (check the calendar for any currently scheduled trainings). It is especially important that everyone working with children attend the training. If for some reason you can't attend scheduled trainings, please let Fr. Chris know so that he can arrange another time to cover this material with you.

St. Francis Church Vehicle Donation Program - Proceeds from the sale of your vehicle can benefit St. Francis programs!  Donate a vehicle! Tax write-off! No more repair bills! Car Donation Services will tow it away! Fund valuable programs! It's easy! Clear the driveway! Call the church office today for more info - (408) 292-7090.

Sudanese Ministry at Trinity Cathedral -How you can help!  Sudanese Ministry:  Many "lost boys of Sudan" resettled by the church in San Jose need help with costs of tuition ($12/unit) and books for college ($200-300/semester).  Sudan Relief:  Sudan is in dire need of funds for children ($50-350), college students ($1000-3000), theological education for clergy ($400-6000), building and transportation equipment ($750-5200, and agricultural development projects ($4000).  Make checks out to "Trinity Cathedral" and earmark  "Sudanese Ministry" or "Sudan Relief", 81 N. Second St., San Jose, CA 95113

Communion Wafers are available for those who may be allergic to the baked communion bread. Please ask at the altar rail if you would like a wafer instead of the bread.

E-mail - St. Francis is trying to enhance communication by using e-mail more effectively.  Please send the office an e-mail so that we can note your address.  stfran@stfrancisepiscopalchurch.org.

Memorial Opportunities:  New prayer books make a wonderful memorial.  For $25   you can donate a prayer book to St. Francis in your own name or the name of a loved   one.  Bookplates will be placed in the books given.  See Fr. Chris.

Have you remembered the church in your will?

Parking:  When parking in the neighborhood, please be aware of the neighbors and do not block driveways nor park diagonally on corners.

Prayer Chain and Meals - Corporate as well as individual intercessory prayer is an important part of our relationship with God and a source of strength and hope.  The St. Francis Prayer Chain is available to help raise your prayers to God, confidentially and with love.  If you would like prayer for yourself or someone you love, please contact Fr. Chris or call the Prayer Chain Coordinator Virginia Holderman (contact the church office to get Virginia's phone number).

For meals on a short term basis when you need them and are less able to cook for yourself call Fr. Chris or Pat Miles (contact the church office to get Pat's phone number).  There is a multitude of parishioners waiting to help you.

Pastoral Care - See Pastoral Care web page.

Santa Maria Urban Mission Food Donations - Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for Santa Maria Urban Mission.  Leave items in the basket in the Narthex and Virginia Holderman will see that they are delivered to Santa Maria.  Items must have original seal intact and should not be past the expiration date on the container.  Santa Maria can also accept some food items, such as baby powder and school supplies for children.  Contact Virginia for more information.

Morning Yoga at St. Francis - No experience with yoga?  No problem.  These classes are designed to start your day of right with a light-hearted approach to yoga that will strengthen your body, increase your flexibility and lift your spirit.  Classes will be provided on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 6:00-7:00 a.m. and from 7:15-8:15 a.m.  The cost is $80 for 8 sessions, or $10 per class "drop-in" or $120 for unlimited sessions during the month.  Proceeds go to St. Francis.  Show up, have fun, meet some of your fellow parishioners and neighbors and get some exercise.  Call Arika Larson (947-7685) for further information.

Support San Jose State Canterbury every time you buy groceries - Sign up for eScrip today and your grocery store will automatically contribute to SJSU Canterbury every time you shop.  Many thanks to the current St. Francis eScrip members who have already provided thousands of dollars for ministry to young adults in Silicon Valley.  You too can support this vital outreach without it costing you a dime.  Look for the eScrip clipboard at coffee hour or contact Deacon Katherine for more information.  Check out the eScrip web site, too!