Have you been wondering what the Altar Guild members do at St. Francis? Perhaps you are interested in becoming a member but have questions about the responsibilities of the Altar Guild. (BTW – no specific skills needed to be an Altar Guild member.) Come join us on July 16th at an Altar Guild Coffee toContinue reading “An Altar Guild Invitation”
Category Archives: Francisco-fact
Habitat for Humanity Reopens Volunteer Builds
Our coalition of local congregations (the Fairfax Interfaith Coalition for Habitat, aka FICH) has confirmed a schedule of three Habitat for Humanity Build Days over the next 4 months. They are:
• Wed, July 27
• Fri, Aug 12
• Wed, Sep 28
New Choir Members Needed
St. Francis is very fortunate to have a group of talented, dedicated singers who lead music at the 10 am Eucharist and all major feasts of the church year. Week in and week out these parishioners rehearse and sing to embellish our liturgies with music that is a central part of the Episcopal tradition.
UPDATE: Concert in Support of Ukraine
The May 14th Concert given to support the raising of funds for humanitarian aid managed by the United Help Ukraine organization was a wonderful success.
FAREWELL to our SEMINARIAN, TIMOTHY, and his FAMILY! This Sunday!
Please join a farewell reception in the church parish hall after the 10 am service THIS Sunday, May 22 for Timothy and his family. We have been truly blessed having Timothy and his family with us, so let’s send them off in St. Francis style!
Watch the Video of our “CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE”
May 14th 7:30pm @ St Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, will present pianist Sasha Beresovsky in a concert of Ukrainian piano music on May 14th at 7:30 pm in the church sanctuary.
Click below for tickets.
Tickets will also be available at the door until church capacity is reached.
This benefit concert is given to support the raising of funds for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Funds raised will be channeled to United Help Ukraine.
A Night of Culinary Delight!
Traveling has been limited over the last two years so let’s take our taste buds on a world tour. Please join us for “A Night of International Culinary Delight” on Saturday, May 7 from 6:00-9:00pm at St. Francis Episcopal Church.
“For my Homeland…” Ukrainian benefit concert
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Great Falls, 9220 Georgetown Pike, will present pianist Sasha Beresovsky in a concert of Ukrainian piano music on May 14th at 7:30 pm in the church sanctuary. Also, an art exhibition of the paintings of Varvara Agabekova. The concert will be followed by a reception to meet the artist in the church social hall. This benefit concert is given to support the raising of funds for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Funds raised will be channeled to United Help Ukraine.
FRANCISCO-fact: Bread and Wine during communion on Easter Sunday?
We will administer both the bread and wine during communion on Easter Sunday. But, there are some guidelines for receiving the bread and the wine that are different from the process before the COVID 19 disruptions began in March of 2020. Please follow the procedures described…
A Lenten Invitation
Lent is a season of preparation for Easter and has traditionally been observed by reflection, self-examination, and self-denial as we strive to be more conscious of God’s many gifts.
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