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Visit of Bishop Frey The Assisting Bishop of our diocese, the Rt. Rev. William Frey, will visit St. Francis on Sunday, March 14. If you or a family member would like to be confirmed in the Episcopal Church, or would like to be received into the Episcopal Church, please contact our deacon, Rev. Ruth Morgan, as soon as possible at the church office, 896-1999. We look forward to a festive and inspirational visit from our bishop. The Youth will be meeting in the YZ room for Bible study from 9:45 until the passing of the peace. They will meet again for Youth Group after the 10 am service. If you have any questions please talk to Robert or Heather Gabaldon, 896-2981.

From the Vestry

At the meeting on January 20, the Vestry considered many issues, including a budget for the coming year. Our budget committee will be working on this in the next few weeks. Their work will be easier if all members can complete and submit their pledges. We hope to hold our annual parish meeting, when we elect members to the vestry and a convocation delegate, on February 21. Please feel free to contact members of the Vestry with your questions and suggestions: Paul Isaacson, Senior Warden Tris Carty, Rusty Elliott, Jim Lyke, Freda McKeown, Bill Oehlschlager The Office will be closed Monday, January 18, in honor of Martin Luther King Day. We will be back in the office at 9 am Tuesday, January 19.

Your Pledge

You should have received a letter and a pledge card to fill out and return. Please prayerfully consider the blessings you have enjoyed this past year and make your commitment to God’s work through the church for the coming year. We have thus far received pledges totaling less than half of last year’s budget. The Vestry will soon be making a budget and your pledge will be instrumental in carrying out God’s work.

Children's Ministry

Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m.

Today

Luke 4:14-21 Jesus proclaims that God’s promise of deliverance is come to God’s people.

January 31 Luke 4:21-30 Angry listeners reject Jesus’ message. Jesus the teacher.

Forward Day by Day The Forward Day by Day books for Feb, March and April are here and available in the narthex. A donation of $1 is appreciated.

The Altar Guild will meet on Sat., Jan. 30, at 10am. All members and anyone interested in joining Altar Guild are asked to attend.

USHERS NEEDED! Anyone interested in ushering? We need ushers particularly at the 8am service. Please call Paula Mote at 896-4142.

Supper Club

We’ve had great response for the Supper Club. We will have our first get-together on Jan 23, to get organized…….4:30 pm, 5540 Mansfield Pl NW. You will be notified individually before that date. Questions? Call Karen….897-2253.

Hospitality Update

A committee has formed to coordinate the hospitality hour after Sunday services. Thus far, four individuals have volunteered to be responsible for one Sunday a month to set up the coffee and food and clean the kitchen. We need 2 or 3 people to be occasional backups and serve on occurring 5th Sundays. Please contact Freda McKeown at 890-2064 if this brief ministry appeals to you. Training will be provided.

Prayer Requests

Darlene Brady, Bob Bogan, Therese Birner, Jason Russell, Kim Cordova, Lois Loose, Lisa Morel, Leslie, Bill Jack Rodgers, Bob Thurlow, Keith Mote and Family .

The long-term prayer list can be found on the bulletin board in the narthex or the office.

Diocese of the Rio Grande: Weekly Cycle of Prayer

Chili Line Ministry. Colin Kelly (rector). Trinity on the Hill, Los Alamos. Colin Kelly (Rector). St. Stephen’s, Espanola. Kim Martinez, Don Hassemer. St. Jerome’s, Chama. Michael Moore, John Zachritz.

“Let us pray with perseverance for the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus.”

Coffee Hour

Remember that everyone is cordially invited to join us in the Parish Hall for coffee and fellowship following both services.

Staff

The Rev. Ruth Morgan, Deacon

Parish Administrator

Fr. Frank Wilson, Supply Priest

Vera Kleinhenz, Organist and Choir Director

Robert Gabaldon, Youth Director View the parish Messenger newsletter right here at http://www.stfrancisnm.org

This Week at St. Francis

Thursday, January 28

5pm — Chime choir

7 pm— Choir Practice

Saturday January 30

7:30 am— Grand Meeting of BOSA @ St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

10 am— St. Francis Altar Guild

Sunday,January 31

8:00 am—-Holy Communion (I) Service

9:45 am—-Sunday School

9:45 am—-Nursery

10:00 am—-Holy Communion (II) Service

Office Hours

9 am-1 pm Monday-Thursday

9 am-12 noon, Friday

Articles for Happenings

Your articles for Happenings are due on Monday. Articles can be e-mailed to: stfehappenings@qwestoffice.net or turned in at the office. Articles for the monthly Messenger must be in by the 20th each month.

St. Francis Episcopal Church
2903 Cabezon Avenue
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Telephone: 896-1999
E-mail: stfechurch@qwestoffice.net
Web Address:
www.stfrancisnm.org