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It is time for us to donate to our Military men and women and their families on June 8 at Hawthorne High School.

What they need:

• Diapers, diapers, and lots more diapers (~160 babies are born there every month)
• Strollers, cribs, high chairs, pack-n-plays
• Bath towels, hand towels and washcloths
• Linens, sheets, blankets, comforters for twin and queen beds
• Sets of at least 4 plates, soup bowls, bread plates, drinking glasses, flatware (spoons, knives and forks)
• Pots and pans with lids in good condition
• Cooking tools (such as) Wooden spoons, serving spoons, good knives, mixing bowls, serving bowls, bakeware
• Non-perishable food (not expired). Yes, some families are experiencing food insecurity.
• Gift cards from Target or Walmart in increments of $25
• Bicycles (all ages)

What they don’t need:

• Children’s clothes
• Stuffed animals
• Large toys, like race tracks, play kitchens
• Lamps, art, books, DVDs CDs, and VHS tapes

What they cannot take:

• Electronics (TVs and monitors, DVD/CD/VHS players)
• Used car seats

Please pass this on to your friends and neighbors. Remember to donate stuff in good condition.

Thank you all for your support.

Proceeds from the 3-day fundraiser support the Mission and Outreach of St. Francis Church

St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes Estates will host the 53rd Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale, its annual fundraiser on Thursday and Friday May 30 and 31 from 11 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 11 am until 4 pm. The Opening Night Preview Party will be held on Wednesday, May 29 from 6 to 9 pm. Tickets are $50 presale, $75 at the door. The popular 3-day event features top dealers from Northern and Southern California and—who will display and sell a dazzling array of 18th, 19th and early 20th Century furniture, silver, prints, jewelry, china, pottery, rugs, Asian antiques, vintage Americana and more. In addition to the antiques, the show features the Harvest Cupboard with tasty homemade offerings; Garden Gazebo with plants and ornaments, Patio Luncheons and English Afternoon Tea. Ricardo, of Ricardo’s award-winning nursery, will share gardening tips on Thursday at 3:00 pm and famed comedian, Lynn Chichi will perform her hilarious “Chichi’s Table Talk” on Friday at 3:00 pm during afternoon tea. Admission is $10 with return privileges and parking is free. For more information, call (310) 375-4617.

Save the dates for the 53rd Annual Palos Verdes Antiques Show! May 30 – June 1 at St. Francis.

July 8-12
9am–11:45am

Contact Claire in the church office to reserve a spot:
claire.erbeznik@stfrancispalosverdes.org
310-375-4617

Ayomide (Ay) Olowookere is a freshman at UCLA pursuing a major in computer engineering.

He has assimilated well into the college experience and so far his classes have largely been a review of what he had already learned in high school, but the classes are becoming more difficult. In July 2023, the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund (SFOSF) helped Ay buy a MacBook Pro laptop computer, which he absolutely loves. It has been a great help in his studies, especially since all of his college textbooks are in digital format.

For more about the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship fund, click here.

Celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year with us at St. Francis.

Saturday, February 10 at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall!

The Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, January 28th. In addition to a delicious potluck, Jason, our senior warden Shelly Zak and our treasurer Fred Henry, led us through the highlights of 2023 as well as the budget and plans for 2024. Two new vestry members were elected and delegates to the 2024 Convention were approved.

The Friars, our own group of parishioners who enjoy cooking for others, hosted a wonderful dinner for the current members and prospective members on Wednesday, January 24th in the Parish Hall.  Tony Deley presented a fascinating show on the James Webb Telescope covering its development, launch, and many of the photos it has sent back to Earth.  It was truly an out-of-this-world experience!  All members of the parish are welcome to join the Friars: contact Dick Briggs for details.