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What's Happening at St. Francis-in-the-Fields
Special Events
May 28: Red Cross Blood Drive
The next Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Francis is on Wednesday, May 28 from 2 - 7 pm in the Parish Hall. It's easy to make an appointment: find the sign posted in the stairwell and scan the QR code with your phone's camera. Together we can make a meaningful difference and help save lives. Call or text Nancy Orlando with any questions.
June 1: Acolyte Breakfast and Recognitions
Calling all Acolytes! On Sunday, June 1 at 8 am, our Acolytes and their families will gather for breakfast at the West Chester Diner on Route 3. Then at the 10 am service (held outdoors, weather permitting), ALL of our Acolytes will be recognized and thanked for their service. Please make plans now to attend.
June 8: Feast of Pentecost Summer Picnic!
Kick-off the summer with a special celebration: June 8th is the Feast of Pentecost! Wear RED for 10 am Holy Eucharist. Following the 10 am service, there will be a picnic feast! Hot dogs and burgers will be provided, and there’s a sign-up sheet in the narthex for side dishes and desserts.
July 20: Join Us for the Reading Fightin' Phils game!
This summer, St. Francis will once again “take the field” in Reading to sing the National Anthem! Join us on July 20 (game time 5:15pm) for a night of great minor league baseball as the Fightin’ Phils host the Portland Sea Dogs. Those who want to sing will gather to practice prior to the game. Tickets are $15.00/each. To order yours, contact the parish office, Fr. Kevin or Diane. Payments can be made by check, cash, or electronically.
Monthly Events
Book Group
Book Group is on hiatus for the summer.
For any questions about Book Group, please contact Elizabeth Pitt.
Brown Bag Lunch
Please join us for the Brown Bag Lunch on Tuesday, May 27 at 12 noon.The presentation is "A Civil Rights Journey by Stephen Godsall-Myers. Bring your lunch and beverage and plan to arrive at 11:45 am to allow time for mingling.
Note: Brown Bag Lunch will be on hiatus for June, July and August. Our program will resume in September.
Circle of Friends
The Circle of Friends will meet in the church library on Wednesday, May 28 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. Please contact Shelley Steel with any questions.
Enneagram Growth Group
For those interested in going deeper in their Enneagram work, a monthly Enneagram Growth Group is held on at the home of Fr. Kevin and Donna Dellaria on the first Tuesday of the month. The next meeing is on Tuesday, June 3 from 6 - 8 pm. Anyone familiar with the Enneagram is invited to attend.
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
The Men's Fellowship Breakfast is held monthly on the first Saturday of the month at 9 am at the West Chester Diner, 1147 West Chester Pike, West Chester. This is a BYOB ("Bring Your Own Bucks") event. The next breakfast is on June 7. All men of St. Francis are welcome to attend.
Outdoor Service Series
Our series of 10 am outdoor worship services will begin this year on June 1 and end with the Feast of St. Francis and Blessing of the Animals on October 5. These services are subject to weather conditions. Our animal friends are always invited to worship with us on these
special Sundays.
Weekly Events
Lectionary Bible Study
Lectionary Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 10 am to pray and discuss the readings for the following Sunday. Bible Study is in-person and virtual. Holy Eucharist follows the Bible Study. To join virtually, use the email link sent out weekly.
Pickleball
Let’s Pickle! Please come out on Friday, June 13 from 5 to 7 to kick off the pickleball season at St. Francis! Bring an appetizer to share and your own beverage and we’ll make it a fun fellowship gathering!
Walking with St. Francis & Friends
Walking with St. Francis & Friends is on hiatus for the winter. But keep walking on your own! We will resume when the weather is more walking-friendly in the spring.
