MARCH 2015

THE FRIAR’S MESSENGER St. Francis Episcopal Church

432 Forest Hill Road, Macon, Georgia 31210

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome.

Message from the RectorMessage from the RectorMessage from the RectorMessage from the Rector Lent is a time of reflection, repentance, and “renewal” leading us to joy. We must not forget the renewal part. The second preface (the introduction part of the Eucharistic prayer) for Lent is this You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in

prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace

which you have prepared for those who love you.

This season calls us at its end into new Joy based upon what we did during the Lenten season through prayer, fasting, and scripture study. Joy and renewal are as important as reflection and repentance and are the fruits of our determination and focus during Lent. We are not called to stay in Lent. We are called to change our direction and rejoice in this change of seeking and placing Christ as the destination and guide of our journey. The church gives us this season to purposely use to examine where we are in this part of our journey and at this time in our lives. Easter is April 5th. It was traditional in the early church that catechumens after their Lenten time of reflection and repentance which culminated on Good Friday were baptized at the Great Vigil of Easter. This year, as of this writing, we have no candidates for Baptism but we will celebrate our baptism with the Renewal of Baptismal vows with all in attendance, because of our Lenten journey. While we are called as individuals to examine our lives, the corporate church may also examine its life. During Lent there will be some additions to our corporate worship and study. The Tuesday evening Lectionary class will be ongoing and a Wednesday night evening prayer or evensong will begin during Lent as well that will continue beyond Lent. During this season we will also begin serious discussion concerning a Sunday afternoon service addition to our schedule. Worship and scripture study must be central to the life of this parish so that service to others may emanate and be sustained and our lives nourished. I want to emphasize that all these additions to our programs or worship and study are possible by the hiring of an assisting rector through your generosity now and in the future. I want to leave you with a poem called “A spendthrift lover is the Lord” that characterizes the relationship we are in with God and called to nourish during this time of Holy Lent and always in our hearts. I hope you enjoy it. It was written by Thomas H. Troeger, a contemporary theologian. A spendthrift lover is the Lord who never counts the cost

Or asks if heaven can afford to woo a world that’s lost.

Our lover tosses coins of gold across the midnight skies

And stokes the sun against the cold to warm us when we rise.

Still more is spent in blood and tears to win the human heart,

To overcome the violent fears that drive the world apart.

Behold the bruised and thorn crowned face of one who bears our scars

And empties out the wealth of grace that’s promised by the stars.

How shall we love this heart-strong God who gives us ev’rything,

Whose ways to us are strange and odd, what can we give or bring?

Acceptance of the matchless gift is gift enough to give.

The very act will shake and shift the way we love and live.

Continuing to wish you a blessed Lenten journey, Ben+

The Warden’s WordThe Warden’s WordThe Warden’s WordThe Warden’s Word

“What are you looking for?”“What are you looking for?”“What are you looking for?”“What are you looking for?” By Jason Hobbs, Senior Warden

What are you looking for? Well, sometimes I may be looking for my keys because they are not where I thought I left them. Or maybe I am texting Dena because I have gotten home before they did and am wondering where they are. And sometimes there are those moments, when I am standing somewhere, having walked into a room, looking around, unsure of what I came into this room for in the first place. “What are you looking for?” I think this is a question that we ponder this time of year, in Lent, when the church as a whole becomes a bit more contemplative, searching, looking at ourselves, looking out at the world. The question itself is an old one, a question that Jesus asked a couple of the disciples even before they were disciples, before they even knew what they were looking for. Here’s the text from John 1: 37-39: The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What

are you looking for?” For me, I was taught many years ago by my spiritual director, to use a bit of Ignatian contemplation with this passage, imagining ourselves in the scene, imagining what we would see, smell, hear, feel, if we were there, perhaps pausing at the place where Jesus turns to you and asks you the question. So imagine, if you will, that it is you there that day. You see Jesus. You are curious, following along a few steps, and then Jesus turns to you. "What do you want?" Is this a challenge? Like the person who knocks on a door and it feels like an intrusion? Is this a question that makes you feel afraid? Do you pause and look behind you? Maybe Jesus is talking to someone else? Not me. But then Jesus is looking at you. Is this a soft inquiry? An honest, gentle probing, like a kind trusted friend? Can you be honest with yourself and with Jesus about why you are following him in this very moment? Do you feel shame when Jesus asks? As if you need to have this wonderful answer, just like that one child in Sunday School might. But maybe you don't know right now. So perhaps it is best just to sit with the question, until shame goes away. Is this another kind of calling, not as directed as "come, I will make you fishers of people!" But more like "think about what is needed for God's kingdom here, and now." Or is this a question from Jesus that gives you space to hope again? Jesus is asking YOU. What are YOU looking for? This is not a question about where you have been, but about where you are going. This is not a question that asks about practicalities, but about possibilities. And this is a question for us as a church. And it is not a question about money or building campaigns. That is not what Jesus asks first. What do you seek?

What are you looking for?

Thursday Lenten SeriesThursday Lenten SeriesThursday Lenten SeriesThursday Lenten Series The Lenten Series continues on Thursdays during Lent at 6:30pm led Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson via prerecorded sessions at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Simple Lenten suppers are being served before the program beginning at 6 pm. Below is the class description.

The Revelatory Body: Theology as Inductive Art How can we discern the movements of God's Holy Spirit at work in our ordinary life? This series of presentations, based

on Professor Johnson's recently completed book (in press), argues that the human body is the special arena of God's self-disclosure in the world, and that careful attention to bodies draws us closer to contact with God's Spirit

The Beloved Community: Commission for Dismantling RacismThe Beloved Community: Commission for Dismantling RacismThe Beloved Community: Commission for Dismantling RacismThe Beloved Community: Commission for Dismantling Racism

Dear Fellow Pilgrim, I hope that the New Year is off to a wonderful beginning and that you are enjoying this season of Epiphany. As we move into the new year, I would like to let you know about two upcoming events that I hope that you will find of great interest. The Beloved Community: Commission for Dismantling Racism is convening a Conversation on Race at St. Bede's Episcopal Church, located at 2601 Henderson Mill Road, Northeast, Atlanta, GA on April 17, 2015 from 9:30-3:30. In order to attend you will need to register by sending your name, address, email address and phone number to me at kayma53@att.net <mailto:kayma52@att.net>. You will be expected to pay $10.00 when you arrive on the day of the conversation in order to cover lunch and snacks for the day. If you have any dietary concerns please include them in your registration email. Space is limited so you will need to let me know as soon as possible if you wish to participate. The day will consist of presentations from a very carefully selected panel which will be comprised of the Episcopal National Missioner for Social Justice Advocacy, Chuck Wynder and the Missioner for Racial Reconciliation, Heidi Kim, Reverend Steve Lawler from St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Ferguson, Missouri, Canon Paula Clark, from the Diocese of Washington, D.C., and Reverend Charles Fischer, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta. In addition to the panel presentation, there will be time for small group conversation during the day. Also examples of ways to facilitate good conversation across racial lines will be demonstrated and there will be a significant amount of attention given to exploring next steps that participants can take upon returning to their respective parishes to facilitate the work of building the beloved community. During your previous dismantling racism training, we promised to design a Day 2 activity for you at some point and we finally have managed to do that. In the light of the past events in the country, the Commission believes that this day's events will be very timely and that participants will find many others who can be encouraging and helpful as all of us try to find better ways to foster racial healing and reconciliation in our communities and churches.

In addition to this, there will be a second event which will take place on April 18, 2015. It is a daylong conference focusing upon Dr. Howard Thurman, Theologian, Mystic, Philosopher and Pilgrim. Please visit the registration site listed below to access more information about the Conference and how to register for it if you find that it is an event that you wish to attend. Many blessings and peace to you. Please plan to join us if at all possible, but if you cannot do so, please keep us and this work in your thoughts and prayers. Link for Thurman Conference: www.episcopalatlanta.org/Repentance-Service/Howard-Thurman-Event Sincerely,

Catherine Meeks

Catherine Meeks, Ph.D.

Chair, Beloved Community: Commission for Dismantling Racism

Eastertide Book Study Eastertide Book Study Eastertide Book Study Eastertide Book Study ———— Proof of HeavenProof of HeavenProof of HeavenProof of Heaven Mary Wilder, Facilitator

Classes will be held on four Sundays at 4:00 p.m. beginning April 12th.

Included in the study will be two discs featuring Eben Alexander and Raymond Moody. Both presented a

message at Kanuga. For more information, please contact Mary Wilder at (478) 474-6516.

Newcomers' Luncheon - If you are new, relatively new, or just want to meet more people at St. Francis, please join us at the Newcomers Luncheon on March 15th at 12:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow Franciscans! If you have any questions, please contact Tricia Velasco at pbavelasco@gmail.com. Childcare will be provided upon request.

Bishop's VisitationBishop's VisitationBishop's VisitationBishop's Visitation

Our bishop's visitation will be on March 29th. This year, the Right Rev. Don A. Wimberly, the Assisting Bishop for the Diocese of Atlanta, will be celebrating with us.

Please mark your calendars and make plans to meet Bishop Wimberly on March 29th.

St. Francis March Youth NewsSt. Francis March Youth NewsSt. Francis March Youth NewsSt. Francis March Youth News

Youth Group Lunches

The youth wish to thank the Swift family, the Wimer family, the Kirby family and the Nubwqaze family for providing lunch in February The sign-up sheet is posted in the area outside the Parish Hall if anyone is interested in signing up. We average around 15 youth and leaders. Thank you for feeding us! Upcoming Events

Feb28-Mar 1- Youth Weekend Lunch Mar 14- D&D Night Mar 15- Hunger Walk Mar 21- Bowling Night Thanks to all of you who worked to make Shrove Tuesday a success! If you weren't there, you missed a party. We danced, we did the limbo, and we dined. We raised over $400 that will go to support the mission work of our youth. We had more youth participating at this event than any since I've been working with our youth. It was great to be able to stand back and let them take over. On March 15, due to Hunger Walk, we will not have our normal youth meeting. We'll leave at 10:00 am for Atlanta, so you should plan to attend either the 7:45 or the 8:30 service. We will arrive back at St. Francis around 6:00. This isn't just for youth either. I'm hoping that many from the church will go with us. Christian, Crystal, and Nicholas have been in the past, so if you'd like more information on what it's like, talk with one of them. In Christ, Joseph

Haitian Hope in FebruaryHaitian Hope in FebruaryHaitian Hope in FebruaryHaitian Hope in February

Anyone involved in Haitian Hope knows February 2015 has been the busiest February ever! Beginning in November, there has been much discussion about the self-sustainability of Haitian Hope, its mission and its people. One day, we all began to look in the mirror and discovered we aren't getting younger; indeed, we're actually aging!! The immediate

response for many was, how do we keep the mission alive when we're too old to continue? From that initial awareness, we quickly went to the mission statement where we had boldly declared our intention to help the Haitians become self-sustainable. Then we asked the challenging question, how do we help people in another culture experiencing the worst poverty in the Western Hemisphere to develop a plan for self-sustainability? As all good Americans do, we began to meet with a new focus centering on this challenging question. Ultimately we decided to meet with our other partners in Region XIII-Virginia; St. Peter-by-the-Lake in Denver, North Carolina; Church of the Holy Family in Jasper, Georgia; Christ Church, Macon, and some key people from Haiti: Sikhumbuzo Vundla, COO under Bishop Duracin of Haiti, and Père Goursse, our beloved friend and priest-in-charge of St. Marc-Trouin. WOW! What a group. A brief outline follows to help orient you (and us!) through this whirlwind of activity occurring from Tuesday, February 3rd through Sunday, February 22nd. For further information and details, please don't hesitate to call or email anyone associated with Haitian Hope. 1.) Père Jois Goursse Celestin arrived from Haiti Tuesday night, February 3rd; Ranny and Gail Moulton picked

him up from the Atlanta airport and accompanied him to their daughter's (Kim and Nils) house to spend the night. 2.) Wednesday, the Moultons and Père Goursse journeyed to Jasper for some sightseeing and a dinner for 30+ people, where Marietta Choyce and Deacon Katharine Armentrout welcomed him and hosted the dinner. 3.) Thursday, the Moultons took Père Goursse to Denver, NC for dinner at Red Rocks Cafe where a group of 23 supporters and friends met and greeted each other, including Père Goursse, Sikhumbuzo Vundla, Jenks Hobson (rector of Trinity Church, Washington, VA) and our own Father Ben. Joining the group was Chuck Wynder, a newly ordained missioner assigned to Charlotte to further promote and work for racial reconciliation. 4.) Led by Libby Motto and Marcia Aldridge, the Self-sustainability Conference began at 9:30 AM on Friday in St. Peter-by-the-Lake, where Carol Rowell (head of the Outreach Committee) and Linda Taylor (wife of the rector) prepared snacks and lunch for everyone. The morning session focused on remarks and observations about missions and poverty in Haiti, both causes and effects. Sikhumbuzo Vundla guided us through possible paths to follow toward self-sustainability. The afternoon session was devoted to better understanding the challenges before us and visions Père Goursse had for the Episcopal Community in Trouin. Back at the Red Rocks Cafe, we celebrated all that had been shared during the day and all we hoped to share in the future. 5.) Up early Saturday, we headed back to Macon (or elsewhere) to rest in preparation for the remainder of Père Jois Goursse's visit. 6.) Sunday morning, Père Goursse preached at three services and went to Sunday School where Mandy Brady taught about the prophets. Sunday afternoon, hosted by Allyson Aldrich, Margaret Jones and Nancy Olgivie, we had a grand reception in the parish hall. Père Goursse's surprising question was, why does everyone bring something to share? This was the beginning of his understanding of great Southern hospitality, especially at St. Francis. 7.) Monday morning, Charlie Brogdon and Preston Aldridge introduced Père Goursse to multiple sponsors of the golf tournament, now in its fifth year. Lunch was at Mellow Mushroom. Caroline LaBorde and Susan Locke took him to Daybreak and Loaves and Fishes, where the next surprising question arose, "Do people really volunteer to do these jobs of helping others?" His disbelief was palpable. A dinner, hosted by Irene Marxsen, was held at Christ Church where 40 people eagerly learned about life and mission work in Trouin. 8.) Tuesday morning, Sandy Bush (treasurer of Haitian Hope) met with Père Goursse to clarify accountability and

bookkeeping issues. His afternoon and evening were filled with a trip to the Georgia Academy for the Blind where

they celebrated Mardi Gras and then on to meet and dine with friends of James Caldwell. 9.) Totally exhausted, the Moultons and Père Goursse traveled to the Atlanta airport on Wednesday morning where a sad good-bye was said by all. 10.) Gail and Mandy Brady leave for Haiti with a group from Virginia on Saturday, February 21st. And then, after all the work and effort so many had offered to make this February week run smoothly, I received

a certificate and a beautiful plaque from the vestry and the rector to commend our work. I am overwhelmed with

this honor and receive it gratefully on behalf of all those who support and work for Haitian Hope. Thank you. It

is all of you who deserve the honor; and I am so very happy to work with such extraordinary people!

Sincerely, Marcia Aldridge

Share Your Dream for Our New Worship SpaceShare Your Dream for Our New Worship SpaceShare Your Dream for Our New Worship SpaceShare Your Dream for Our New Worship Space By David Sexton

Do you have a dream for a new worship space? An idea? Something you’d like to share with our architect and the rest of the parish? Now’s the time to plant those seeds. We will be putting up a “Dream Wall” near the Bishop’s photo outside the Parish Hall. We invite you to share your dreams for our new space in whatever way you feel called - in words, in drawings, in photos, interpretive dance - any-thing. From specific design elements to uses, feelings, and prayers, any facet of the process is fair game. The wall will stay up for three weeks so that our shared dreams can build on each other and grow into the full depth and breadth of God’s call for our parish. The wall will then be given to Randy Young, our architect, in order to help guide his vision as he begins a possible de-sign for a new worship space. This is the first of several opportunities for our family to help design our new home, and we hope that everyone will join in the discussion. Pictures from Herrnano Leon Clip Art

DURING LENT

LET US GIVE

CAN GOODS & NON-PERISHABLES to

Loaves and Fishes

COFFEE IN CANS OR BAGS to

Daybreak

DOK & St. Francis Outreach

Remember

in Prayer

Kathryn Kane

Courtney Lynne Bryan Jo Ann Harrison

J.T. Ruth Bridges Anya Silver

Karen Cranford Roger Comeau

The Dunivan Family Gladys Malone

Rebecca Toni LaChine

Elizabeth Dunn Michel Lahure

Millie Witherington Eli Tucker

Tish William Morrison

Richard Royals Gary

Terry Gallaher Janie Bruner Beth Hagen

Deborah Muth Vernon Dove

Mercer Wooten Richard Young Michael Young

Janice Hill Phil Lam

Barbara Jean Pete Fannon

Carol K Darlene

Hertha Mims Cheryl Mitchell Lucille Staszak

Whitney McMath Andrea, Hattie, & Gill

Ellen Bryan Lynne Bryan

Rosemary Heath Gramma Brixey Royce Swainiger

Lee Lee Bowen

Betty Johnson Riley & Jess Caldwell-

O’Keefe Rose Baker

Jim Trageser Ken Atkins

Lauren Kahofer Elise Stevens

Kim The Clayton family

We pray for those affected by

natural disasters around the

world, especially our brothers

and sisters in Haiti.

For the repose of the

souls of…

Don Hermon Sadie Caldwell-O’Keefe

Gabrielle Caldwell-O’Keefe

For those in the

armed services

especially…

Dylan Thomas LaBorde Don Petrash

Gregory Kahofer

March Birthdays:

March 1 Margaret Jones

March 2

Eni Nwabueze

March 3 Olivia Edwards

March 4

Emily Newberry

March 5 Monica Stevens-Kirby

March 8 Gladys Malone

Teddy Ford Maebelle Joyner

Cam Oetter

March 11 Kaarina Powers

March 14 Terry Gallaher

March 18

Hunter Layton

March 19 Vernon Dove

March 20

Lindsy Boyd

March 23 Eloise Harrison Allyson Aldrich

March 30

Doug Steeples Miller Heath Ben Wells

Sydney Davis

Did we miss your birthday? Want to make sure we include a future birthday?

If so, please let us know at news@stfrancismacon.org

FINANCIAL

REPORT The Budget is in the

process of being revisited by the

vestry. Jan. Revenue—$25,289 Jan. Budget—$29,075

Shortfall—$3,785

The St. Francis Book Club

will be reading The Rules of Civility by

Amor Towles for the meeting on March

18th. We will meet at 7:00 PM at the home

of Dan and Betsy Mills, 3419 Ridge Avenue, Macon,

Phone #952-9266.

****** Our Sexton, Kat

Sweatman, has placed a Sam's

shopping list on a clipboard in the

pantry. If you need items for an

upcoming event from Sams, please write them on the

list and she will pick them up. Also, if you notice that we are out or running low on something, please write that on

the list as well.

*****

WEEKEND LUNCH

May 16 & 17

Young Adults

The Calendar of the Church Year The Calendar of the Church Year The Calendar of the Church Year The Calendar of the Church Year (Commemoration of Saints, Holy Days, and Principal Feasts)

March:

1. David, Bishop of Menevia, Wales, c. 544 2. Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, 672 3. John and Charles Wesley, Priests, 1791, 1788 4. Paul Cuffee, Witness to the Faith among the

Shinnecock, 1812 5. 6. William W. Mayo, 1911, and Charles F. Menninger,

1953, and Their Sons, Pioneers in Medicine 7. Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage,

202 8. Geoffrey, Anketell Studdert Kennedy, Priest, 1929 9. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c. 394 10. 11. 12. Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, 604 13. James Theodore Holly, Bishop of Haiti, and of the

Dominican Republic, 1911 (See also November 8) 14. 15. 16.

17. Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland, 461 18. Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, 386 19. SAINT JOSEPH 20. Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1711 21. Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury and

Martyr, 1556 22. James De Koven, Priest, 1879 23. Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop and Missionary of

Armenia, c. 332 24. Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, 1980, and

the Martyrs of El Salvador 25. THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD JESUS

CHRIST TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 26. Richard Allen, First Bishop of the African Methodist

Episcopal Church, 1831 27. Charles Henry Brent, Bishop of the Philippines and of

Western New York, 1929 28. 29. John Keble, Priest, 1866 30. Innocent of Alaska, Bishop, 1879 31. John Donne, priest, 1631

ARTICLES FOR THE FRIAR’S

MESSENGER, the St. Francis Episcopal Church monthly newsletter, are due on the 20th of each month. Anyone is welcome to submit an article to news@stfrancismacon.org.

In order to get the newsletter out by the last day of each month, we ask that you submit your item on or before the 20th. If, for some reason, you have an item that you would like included in the newsletter that is unable to be submitted by the 20th, please contact news@stfrancismacon.com by MONDAY of the last week of the month. Thank you.

Save the Date! Vacation Bible

School 2015

At Christ Church

June 1, 2015 thru

June 5, 2015

9:00 AM – 12:00

Noon

Watch for more details!

Prayer ofPrayer ofPrayer ofPrayer of St. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is discord, union; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light;

Where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not seek so much to be consoled as to

console; To be understood as to understand;

To be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive;

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

MARCH 2015 Visit our Google Calendar online via www.stfrancismacon.org

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2nd Sunday in Lent 7:45a-Holy Eucharist 8:30a-Holy Eucharist 10a-Sunday School 11:15a-Holy Eucharist 12:30p-Youth Meeting

2 5:30p-Brownie Scout Meeting 8p-AA

3 6:30p-Tuesday Lectionary Class/Compline 7p-EfM

4 7:30a-Morning Prayer 6p-Communications Team 6:30p-Eating Disor-ders Anonymous 7p-Choir Rehearsal 8p-AA

5

8a-Women’s Breakfast @ Cracker Barrel/Riverside 10a-Holy Eucharist w/Healing 11a-Book Study 1p-Stained Glass Workshop 5:30p-Prayer Shawl Ministry 6p-Simple Supper 6:30p-Lenten Series

6

8p-AA

7

10a-St. Clare Chapter DOK 6p-Older Youth D&D Night

8 3rd Sunday in Lent VESTRY RETREAT 7:45a-Holy Eucharist 8:30a-Holy Eucharist 10a-Sunday School 11:15a-Holy Eucharist 12:30p-Youth Meeting

9

5:30p-Brownie Scout Meeting 8p-AA

10

6:15p-Girl Scouts 6:30p-Tuesday Lectionary Class/Compline 7p-EfM

11

7:30a-Morning Prayer 5p-St. Francis at Mellow Mushroom 6:30p-Eating Disor-ders Anonymous 7p-Choir Rehearsal 8p-AA

12

8a-Women’s Breakfast @ Cracker Barrel/Riverside 10a-Holy Eucharist w/Healing 11a-Book Study 1p-Stained Glass Workshop 6:30p-Crreative Spirits 6p-Simple Supper 6:30p-Lenten Series

13

8p-AA

14

15 4th Sunday in Lent 7:45a-Holy Eucharist 8:30a–Holy Eucharist 10a-Sunday School 11:15a-Holy Eucharist 12:30p-Creation Keep-ers 12:30p-Newcomers’ Party 12:30p-Youth Meeting

16

5:30p-Brownie Scout Meeting 8p-AA

17 St. Patrick’s Day 6p-12 Step Meet-ing 6:30p-Tuesday Lectionary Class/Compline 7p-EfM

18 7:30a-Morning Prayer 12p-Gathering of Wise Ones 6:30p-Eating Disor-ders Anonymous 7p-Choir Rehearsal 7:30p-Book Club 8p-AA

19

8a-Women’s Breakfast @ Crack-er Barrel/Riverside 10a-Holy Eucharist w/Healing 11a-Book Study 1p-Stained Glass Workshop 5:30p-Prayer Shawl Ministry 6p-Simple Supper 6:30p-Lenten Series

20 8p-AA ARTICLES DUE FOR FRIAR’S MESSENGER

21

10a-St. Clare Chapter DOK 6p-Youth Bowling Night

22 5th Sunday in Lent 7:45a-Holy Eucharist 8:30a-Holy Eucharist 10a-Sunday School 11:15a-Holy Eucharist 12:30p-Youth Meeting 1:30p-Haitian Hope Meeting

23

5:30p-Brownie Scout Meeting 6:30P-Vestry Meeting 8p-AA

24

6:15p-Girl Scouts 6:30p-Tuesday Lectionary Class/Compline 7p-EfM

25 7:30a-Morning Prayer 5p-St. Francis at Mellow Mushroom 6:30p-Eating Disor-ders Anonymous 7p-Choir Rehearsal 8p-AA

26 8a-Women’s Breakfast @ Crack-er Barrel/Riverside 10a-Holy Eucharist w/ Healing 11a-Book Study 1p-Stained Glass Workshop 6p-Simple Supper 6:30p-Lenten Series

27 8p-AA

28

29 Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Bishop Wimberly Visit 7:45a-Holy Eucharist 8:30a-Holy Eucharist 10a-Sunday School 11:15a-Holy Eucharist 12:30p-Youth Meeting

30 5:30p-Brownie Scout Meeting 8p-AA

31 6:30p-Tuesday Lectionary Class/Compline 7p-EfM

St. Francis Episcopal Church 432 Forest Hill Road Macon, Georgia 31210

Phone: 478-477-4616

Fax: 478-477-3438

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2015

Allyson Aldrich

Jason Hobbs, Sr. Warden

Derek Stokes

Jess Tanner

2016

Janie Bruner, Secretary

Kim Candler

Tracie Jenkins, Jr. Warden

Tammy Pallot

2017

Miller Heath

Margaret Jones

Kathryn Kane

Peg Wimer

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STAFF:

The Reverend Ben R. Wells, Rector

The Reverend Mandy Brady, Interim Assistant Rector

Ellen Wilson, Organist/Choirmaster

Monni Parrish, Bookkeeper

Lisa Vance, Church Secretary

Maggie Webb, Youth Intern

Joseph Whidby, Youth & Young Adults

VESTRY:

The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, Bishop of Atlanta

The Right. Reverend Keith B. Whitmore, Assis#ng Bishop of Atlanta

Sylvia Mar5n, Clerk of the Vestry

Palm Sunday Services

March 29

7:45, 8:30, 11:15