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What's Happening at St. Francis-in-the-Fields
Special Events
April 28: Outreach Meeting
There will be an Outreach Committee meeting on Sunday, April 28 in the library following the 10 am service. All are welcome to attend! Grab a cup of coffee and a snack from Coffee Hour and join us!
There will be an Outreach Committee meeting on Sunday, April 28 in the library following the 10 am service. All are welcome to attend! Grab a cup of coffee and a snack from Coffee Hour and join us!
May 2: Robert Bruce funeral
A memorial service for Bob Bruce will be held at St. Francis on Thursday, May 2 at 11 am.
A memorial service for Bob Bruce will be held at St. Francis on Thursday, May 2 at 11 am.
May 4: Men's Fellowship Breakfast
The next Men's Breakfast is on Saturday, May 4 at 9 am at the West Chester Diner.
The next Men's Breakfast is on Saturday, May 4 at 9 am at the West Chester Diner.
May 5: Fellowship Meeting
The Fellowship Committee will be meeting after church on May 5th to plan the Year End Picnic on June 2. We are looking for people to join the committee and hope to see anyone who is called to help at that meeting!
The Fellowship Committee will be meeting after church on May 5th to plan the Year End Picnic on June 2. We are looking for people to join the committee and hope to see anyone who is called to help at that meeting!
May 20: Museum of the Bible Field Trip
The Brandywine Deanery is hosting a day trip to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on May 20th. The cost is $108.00 per person, and includes a ticket to the museum, and travel to and from the museum on an upscale coach bus with a restroom. The ticket price does not include lunch at the museum. The deadline to sign-up is May 3rd. Participants will meet at St. Francis at 7:30 am that morning and return around 7:30 pm.
The Brandywine Deanery is hosting a day trip to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on May 20th. The cost is $108.00 per person, and includes a ticket to the museum, and travel to and from the museum on an upscale coach bus with a restroom. The ticket price does not include lunch at the museum. The deadline to sign-up is May 3rd. Participants will meet at St. Francis at 7:30 am that morning and return around 7:30 pm.
June 15: National Anthem at the Reading Fightin' Phils!
Tickets are now on sale! Join St. Francis and other churches of the Brandywine Deanery on Saturday, June 15 for a night of fun at “Baseball Town” in Reading! Tickets are $14.00 each. Anyone interested can join us on the field to sing the National Anthem before the game! A signup sheet is in the Narthex. Bring a friend. Bring lots of friends! Come and catch a hot dog from “Crazy Hot Dog Vendor!” This annual event is always a night of fun!
Tickets are now on sale! Join St. Francis and other churches of the Brandywine Deanery on Saturday, June 15 for a night of fun at “Baseball Town” in Reading! Tickets are $14.00 each. Anyone interested can join us on the field to sing the National Anthem before the game! A signup sheet is in the Narthex. Bring a friend. Bring lots of friends! Come and catch a hot dog from “Crazy Hot Dog Vendor!” This annual event is always a night of fun!
September 15: Episcopal Visit
Our next Episcopal visit is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. If you plan to seek Confirmation (for those un-Confirmed), Reception (for those Confirmed in another denomination), or Reaffirmation (for those who wish to renew their vows of Baptism and Confirmation), please notify the Parish Office. A Confirmation/Episcopal 101 class is being planned. More information will be available soon.
Our next Episcopal visit is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. If you plan to seek Confirmation (for those un-Confirmed), Reception (for those Confirmed in another denomination), or Reaffirmation (for those who wish to renew their vows of Baptism and Confirmation), please notify the Parish Office. A Confirmation/Episcopal 101 class is being planned. More information will be available soon.
Weekly Events
Walking with St. Francis & Friends
No power walking here - just a Monday morning pleasure walk enjoying friends and East Goshen Park. No reservation needed. Come as you're able and your schedule allows. We meet at the parking area on the north side of Paoli Pike at the traffic light. Hope to see you then.
No power walking here - just a Monday morning pleasure walk enjoying friends and East Goshen Park. No reservation needed. Come as you're able and your schedule allows. We meet at the parking area on the north side of Paoli Pike at the traffic light. Hope to see you then.
Small Group Study – April 15 to May 20
You are invited to join with John & Nina Whitnah and Meridith & Tom Ridington as they journey through the Lord's Prayer. "Lord, teach us to Pray: a Study of the Lord's Prayer" is taking place on six successive Monday evenings from April 15 until May 20. We will meet at 7-8:30 pm at the Ridingtons' home in Malvern. Space is limited to 16 participants. Please reach out to Tom Ridington or John Whitnah to register your interest in attending.
You are invited to join with John & Nina Whitnah and Meridith & Tom Ridington as they journey through the Lord's Prayer. "Lord, teach us to Pray: a Study of the Lord's Prayer" is taking place on six successive Monday evenings from April 15 until May 20. We will meet at 7-8:30 pm at the Ridingtons' home in Malvern. Space is limited to 16 participants. Please reach out to Tom Ridington or John Whitnah to register your interest in attending.
Lectionary Bible Study
Bible Study is held every Wednesday at 10 am in the church library and virtually via Zoom. Holy Eucharist follows the study. Zoom links for the Wednesday Bible Study are sent weekly by email.
Bible Study is held every Wednesday at 10 am in the church library and virtually via Zoom. Holy Eucharist follows the study. Zoom links for the Wednesday Bible Study are sent weekly by email.
Pickleball
The kick off party for pickleball is May 6 from 5 to 7 pm. Please come anytime to play pickleball and enjoy some fellowship and refreshments. This is a BYOB and bring an appetizer to share event.
Please sign-up using this link: Sign-up!
The kick off party for pickleball is May 6 from 5 to 7 pm. Please come anytime to play pickleball and enjoy some fellowship and refreshments. This is a BYOB and bring an appetizer to share event.
Please sign-up using this link: Sign-up!
Monthly Events
Book Group
The next Book Group meeting is on April 19 at 7 pm in the church library. The Book Group selection for April is Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins Valdez.
For any questions about Book Group, please contact Elizabeth Pitt.
The next Book Group meeting is on April 19 at 7 pm in the church library. The Book Group selection for April is Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins Valdez.
For any questions about Book Group, please contact Elizabeth Pitt.
Brown Bag Lunch
Judy Harris, an AARP Volunteer and a member of the Consumer Issues Taskforce (CITF), will be our speaker and her presentation will focus on Scams and Fraud Awareness. She is a semi-retired Human Resources Director and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from LaSalle University and a Master’s Degree in HR Management from Widener University.
Please join us on April 23 from 11:45 am to 1 pm in the Narthex for this very informative presentation. Bring your own lunch and we will provide snacks and beverage. See you there!
Judy Harris, an AARP Volunteer and a member of the Consumer Issues Taskforce (CITF), will be our speaker and her presentation will focus on Scams and Fraud Awareness. She is a semi-retired Human Resources Director and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from LaSalle University and a Master’s Degree in HR Management from Widener University.
Please join us on April 23 from 11:45 am to 1 pm in the Narthex for this very informative presentation. Bring your own lunch and we will provide snacks and beverage. See you there!
Circle of Friends
The Circle of Friends will meet in the library on Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 pm. If you are unable to join us in person but would still like to participate, packets can be prepared for pickup or delivery as needed.
Additionally, if you know someone who would benefit from a note of encouragement, well wishes or any other message from our ministry, please contact us and we will add them to our list. We want to ensure we're reaching those who need it most.
The Circle of Friends will meet in the library on Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 pm. If you are unable to join us in person but would still like to participate, packets can be prepared for pickup or delivery as needed.
Additionally, if you know someone who would benefit from a note of encouragement, well wishes or any other message from our ministry, please contact us and we will add them to our list. We want to ensure we're reaching those who need it most.
Enneagram Growth Group
Kevin and Donna Dellaria are hosting an ongoing, monthly, small-group discussion on Enneagram reflection and practice. This small group is open anyone who has taken the foundational Enneagram course, The Enneagram Journey. The group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 8pm at the Dellarias’ home in Paoli. For more information, contact Fr. Kevin or Donna Dellaria.
Kevin and Donna Dellaria are hosting an ongoing, monthly, small-group discussion on Enneagram reflection and practice. This small group is open anyone who has taken the foundational Enneagram course, The Enneagram Journey. The group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 8pm at the Dellarias’ home in Paoli. For more information, contact Fr. Kevin or Donna Dellaria.
