Lenten Series: St. Francis of Assisi, Gulf Breeze

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze, Florida is sponsoring, SAINT FRANCIS IN SERVICE TO OTHERS: FULFILLING OUR BAPTISMAL COVENANT FOR OUTREACH, for its annual Lenten Series. All Programs begin at 6 pm in the Parish Hall, and a simple supper will be provided. The Church is located at 1 Saint Francis Drive in Gulf Breeze. The public is welcomed to attend.

24 Feb 2010: An Outreach Primer

Rev. B. Massey Gentry, Interim Rector
Father B. Massey Gentry will discuss our call as Christians to reach out beyond the physical confines of the Church to those in need.

3 Mar 2010: Council on Aging of NW FL

John Clark, Executive Director
The Council on Aging of NW Florida serves frail elders and their caregivers in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Programs include meals on wheels, adult day care, caregiver education and support groups and other services designed to help elders remain independent in their own homes. Presentation will include an overview of those services and what individuals and groups can do to help elders in need.

10 Mar 2010: How Katrina Changed a Parish’s View of Outreach

The Reverend Henry L. Hudson of Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans’ Garden
District will tell Trinity’s outreach story and how his parish reached out to the
community in a time of urgent need.

17 Mar 2010: Interfaith Ministries/Good Samaritan Clinic

Shirley Cornett, Dir.
St. Francis was one of the groups that founded and continually supports Interfaith Ministries and the Good Samaritan Clinic. Interfaith ministries help underprivileged Santa Rosa County residents with their basic needs, while Good Samaritan Clinic offers many crucial medical services to Santa Rosa County residents.

24 Mar 2010 Loaves and Fishes

Micah Danielson

Saint Francis has a long and rich history with Loaves and Fishes. Our ECW has been extremely generous to the organization. Many in our Parish volunteer on a regular basis. The prayers, financial support, and volunteers from ECW, help support Loaves and Fishes in being able to feed the hungry, clothe the needy and house the homeless