January 2, 2025 Newsletter
This Sunday, January 5, we celebrate the Second Sunday after Christmas. Worship is at 8:00 a.m. (Rite I) and 10:00 a.m. (Rite II with choir), with Coffee Hour after each service and livestream at 10:00.
Highlights include:
Samaritan Ministry Open House: St. Francis hosted a Christmas open house Dec 19 for Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington. Over 120 guests from the U Street community enjoyed food, fellowship, and Target gift cards funded by parish donations.
Pledge Campaign Update: 86 pledges totaling $544,470 have been received. Parishioners are encouraged to help reach the $600,000 goal.
Giving Envelopes: 2025 giving envelopes are available in the alcove inside the church entrance.
Altar Flower Sponsors: The 2025 sign-up chart is posted in the Narthex. Donations of $75 per arrangement may be given in memory or thanksgiving.
Upcoming: Annual Meeting Jan 19, Words&Music concert Jan 26, Black Tie Dinner & Auction Mar 1.
Closing:
As the new year begins, we give thanks for God’s blessings and look forward to walking together in faith and service.
