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What's Happening at St. Francis-in-the-Fields
Special Events
June 16: 5th Annual Jeff Quinn Memorial Golf Outing
The 5th Annual Jeff Quinn Memorial Golf Outing is coming up on June 16 at Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester. St. Francis is always well represented, and it is a fun and meaningful day. Limited space is still available for those who have not yet registered to play. Not a golfer? You can still enjoy the fun by attending the post-play dinner and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the HEADstrong Foundation, which provides emotional and financial support to families struggling with cancer. Please visit our event website to sign up for golf, dinner only, or for more information on this wonderful organization which the Quinn family has been proud to support over the past 8 years. Headstrong.org/jeffquinn/
June 20: Fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association
Join us for a special community celebration honoring the music and legacy of the late Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys on Friday, June 20 in the Kibitz Room, King of Prussia, from 6 to 8 pm! This fan-organized event promises an evening of Good Vibrations and camaraderie, all while supporting a vital cause. DJ AJ Santini will be spinning classic Brian Wilson/Beach Boys tunes with FUN! events planned.
This celebration also serves as a undraiser for the Alzheimer's Association. We kindly suggest a free-will donation of $10-$15 at the door (cash or check payable directly to the Alzheimer's Association). Donations can also be made directly online as well if desired. Please note: This is a BYOB event, and delicious deli food will be available for purchase at the venue. Please RSVP to Katie Webb at babyrancor7@yahoo.com or 610-412-4967 with names of those planning to attend.
June 29: Outreach Meeting
There will be an Outreach meeting in the library after the service on June 29. All interested are invited to attend!
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.
July 28 – 31: Vacation Bible School
We hope you can join us for VBS at St. Francis on Monday, July 28 through Thursday, July 31 from 9 to 11:30 am. Children age 4 to 5th grade are welcome. Our program is again from Grow Curriculum and is titled “Step Right Up”. Registration forms will be available soon. Any questions, please contact Sherri Lewis.
September 27: St. Francis Fair
St. Francis is sponsoring a community fair on September 27 from noon to 4 pm (rain date September 28) featuring local groups that promote environmental and social awareness. Food banks, beekeepers, conservation agencies and farmers will inform the community about ways to serve those in need and maintain a sustainable environment. Food trucks, vendors and special activities for children too! More details to follow, including volunteer opportunities for parishioners.
Vendors Wanted! This is a special invitation to the artisans within the St. Francis community. We have a few spaces to fill and would like for you to sell your nature paintings, your pottery, or other handcrafted items during the fair. Please contact Nancy Dart Orlando for more details: Nancyo112@comcast.net or text 484- 757-4040. Thank you!
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
Note: Brown Bag Lunch will be on hiatus for June, July and August.
Our program will resume on September 23 with a presentation by the Willistown Police Department. Please save the date and plan to join us.
Circle of Friends
The Circle of Friends will meet in the church library on Wednesday, June 25 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, July 1 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 July 5. All men of St. Francis are welcome to attend.
Outdoor Service Series
Our next outdoor worship service will be on July 6. Our outdoor service series will continue through the summer 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
Our weekly Wednesday Bible Study is now on summer break thru July. The study will
resume on August 6. When it returns, everyone is welcome to attend! This group is
famous for wonderful conversation and creating life-long friends. A Zoom option is
available with a reminder and link sent out each week.
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!
