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What's Happening at St. Francis-in-the-Fields
Special Events
May 4: Men's Fellowship Breakfast
The next Men's Fellowship Breakfast is on Saturday, May 4 at 9 am at the West Chester Diner, 1147 West Chester Pike. This is BYOB (“Bring Your Own Bucks”). All men of St. Francis are welcome to attend.
The next Men's Fellowship Breakfast is on Saturday, May 4 at 9 am at the West Chester Diner, 1147 West Chester Pike. This is BYOB (“Bring Your Own Bucks”). All men of St. Francis are welcome to attend.
May 5: Worship in the Garden at 10 am
Our first outdoor service of the year will be next Sunday, May 5th at 10 am (weather permitting). Outdoor services of Holy Eucharist will be held at 10 am on the first Sunday of each month through October 6. Pets are welcome! For inclement weather, watch for emails, Facebook posts, etc., with information about moving the service indoors.
Our first outdoor service of the year will be next Sunday, May 5th at 10 am (weather permitting). Outdoor services of Holy Eucharist will be held at 10 am on the first Sunday of each month through October 6. Pets are welcome! For inclement weather, watch for emails, Facebook posts, etc., with information about moving the service indoors.
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.
May 19: Church School
Church School will be May 19 at 10 am. All children are invited!
Church School will be May 19 at 10 am. All children are invited!
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!
July 29 to August 1: Vacation Bible School
We are happy to announce the return of Vacaion Bible School this summer for children ages 4 through 5th grade. We will meet from 9 am to 11:30 am Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1. The program is “I Wonder” from Grow Kids Curriculum. For more information, click HERE.
We are happy to announce the return of Vacaion Bible School this summer for children ages 4 through 5th grade. We will meet from 9 am to 11:30 am Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1. The program is “I Wonder” from Grow Kids Curriculum. For more information, click HERE.
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 Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm in the church library. This is the last meeting of the spring.
We will be discussing West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. This is an historical novel inspired by the true story of two giraffes who traversed America in 1938. The giraffes miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic, then follows a twelve day journey in a custom truck to deliver these first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo.
For any questions about Book Group, please contact Elizabeth Pitt.
The next Book Group meeting is on Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm in the church library. This is the last meeting of the spring.
We will be discussing West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. This is an historical novel inspired by the true story of two giraffes who traversed America in 1938. The giraffes miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic, then follows a twelve day journey in a custom truck to deliver these first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo.
For any questions about Book Group, please contact Elizabeth Pitt.
Brown Bag Lunch
With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday and summer vacation, the Brown Bag Lunch Ministry is taking a hiatus from May through August.
We will be back on Tuesday, September 24 with a presentation by Chester County History Center “Many Nations.” Chester County celebrates 300 years of diversity through the lens of migration. From contact between the Lenape and the first European settlers in the 1600s, people from around the world have called Chester County home. Learn about the ways national and international events have led to such a diverse local population that continues to make a significant impact on our community.
With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday and summer vacation, the Brown Bag Lunch Ministry is taking a hiatus from May through August.
We will be back on Tuesday, September 24 with a presentation by Chester County History Center “Many Nations.” Chester County celebrates 300 years of diversity through the lens of migration. From contact between the Lenape and the first European settlers in the 1600s, people from around the world have called Chester County home. Learn about the ways national and international events have led to such a diverse local population that continues to make a significant impact on our community.
Circle of Friends
The Circle of Friends will meet in person in the library on Wednesday, May 22 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.
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 person in the library on Wednesday, May 22 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.
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.
