“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

II Corinthians 3:17

PARISH MEETING

Remember the parish meeting next Sunday, Feb. 21 following the 8am service. We will elect members to the vestry and a convocation delegate. Your questions about the survey committee and the state of the parish will be answered. Don’t miss it!!

SHROVE TUESDAY

Tickets for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be on sale this morning and at the door—$5 each or $15 per family. That’s Tuesday, Feb. 16, beginning at 5:30 pm. Don’t miss this great time of good food and good fellowship. See a BOSA member.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Shrove Tuesday—Join us for our annual pancake supper on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 5:30pm. The cost is $5 per person, not to exceed $15 per family.

Ash Wednesday—We begin the Lenten season with our Ash Wednesday service, Feb. 17 at 7 pm.

Lenten Series—Our five-week Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ will begin on February 24 at 6:00pm. Each Wednesday evening will begin with a light supper and will conclude with Compline at 7:45.

Vestry Meeting

The Vestry will meet at 6:00 pm on Monday, Feb. 15. In preparation for the annual meeting on Sunday, Feb. 21, we will be discussing the parish budget. We will also be looking at a draft of the parish survey to be conducted in March. All members of the congregation are cordially invited to attend.

Visit of Bishop Frey

Our Assisting Bishop, the Rt. Rev. William Frey, will visit St. Francis on Sunday, March 14. If you or a family member would like to be received or confirmed in 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.

Children's Ministry

Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m.

Today

Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) Jesus is transfigured on a mountaintop. Revelation of Glory

February 21 –Luke 4:1-13 Jesus is tempted in the desert, but relies on God alone. Strength for Temptation. YOUTH—9:45 Bible study in the youth room until the passing of the peace Following 10 am service—Youth Group

Lenten Sketches

The Music Department is presenting “The Lenten Sketches” on Good Friday, Apr. 2 at 7 pm. This is a moving musical offering that will truly enhance your Lenten and Holy Week experience. As wonderful as our Adult Choir is, additional singers are needed. Rehearsals begin on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7:45pm. We look forward to meeting those who would like to share their gifts with us.

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

St. Luke’s, Deming. Don Heacox (Vicar). Church of the Holy Cross, Edgewood. Raymond Raney (Rector).

“Let us pray with perseverance for the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus.” Altar Flowers Remember that we don’t have flowers during the Lenten Season but please sign up for other Sundays. The cost is $40 . Please clearly indicate the occasion for which the flowers are given.

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

Monday, February 15

6pm — Vestry Meeting

Tuesday, February 16

5:30pm-7:00pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Ash Wednesday, February 17

7pm—Imposition of Ashes with Holy Communion

Thursday, February 18

5pm — Chime choir

7 pm— Choir Practice

Sunday,February 21

8:00 am—-Holy Communion (I) Service

9:00 am--Annual Congregational Meeting

9:45 am—-Sunday School

9:45 am—-Nursery

9:45 am—Youth Bible Study

10:00 am—-Holy Communion (II) Service

YZ meets after 10 am Service

Office Hours

9 am-1 pm Tuesday-Thursday (please note St. Francis will be closed Monday, 15 February in observation of President's day.

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