St. Francis Episcopal Church
is located at
16608 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Church phone and answering machine. (760) 742-1738
Mailing Address
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1220
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Check out our new Facebook page by clicking here.
is located at
16608 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Church phone and answering machine. (760) 742-1738
Mailing Address
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1220
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Check out our new Facebook page by clicking here.
The Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost
November 10, 2019
Holy Eucharist at 8 am & 10 am
Reunited
This Sunday the Sadducees ask Jesus a question about the resurrection. If a woman dies who had been married to seven different men, whose husband would she be in the afterlife? Jesus says some remarkable things in his answer. In the life of the resurrection, marriage is no longer an issue. In the days of Jesus, women were actually “owned” by their husbands as if they were property. In one quick response to a very silly question, Jesus has elevated the status of women. In the afterlife, women are no longer simply someone’s spouse, but they are seen as equal members of the kingdom of God. In the resurrection, we are “like angels and are children of God.”
I do think that we will be reunited with the ones we love after we die. But Jesus tells us that marriage will not be needed. I think that since we are so close to Christ in death, so surrounded by the love of God, that we feel the intimacy of marriage with everyone. Certainly the prospect of being called “the children of God,” should give us all hope and peace.
Our first lesson is from the Book of Job. Remember how Job wrestles with the question of the existence of God. If God is real, then why is there such suffering in the world? Part of Job’s answer is that God reminds him of how limited human knowledge is. Where were you when the world was created? Job is reminded of his limits and of God’s limitlessness. Job finally comes to a beautiful realization, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another.” Job had been tested, but he remained firm in his faith that God would always be with him and bless him. He teaches us to remain firm in our faith especially when life seems unfair and hard. God will always have mercy and we shall be raised with him in the last days.
Blessings
Michael+
Sunday November 10th, K-B Books
Kathryn Bunch with K - B Books is coming to
St Francis on Sunday November 10th. Many of us know Kathryn from years of her work around the Diocese. Her visit this year is perfectly timed for those Advent books, Christmas cards and hundreds of books that all will love. Kathryn will be in St. Clare Hall after both Sunday services.
November 10, 2019
Holy Eucharist at 8 am & 10 am
Reunited
This Sunday the Sadducees ask Jesus a question about the resurrection. If a woman dies who had been married to seven different men, whose husband would she be in the afterlife? Jesus says some remarkable things in his answer. In the life of the resurrection, marriage is no longer an issue. In the days of Jesus, women were actually “owned” by their husbands as if they were property. In one quick response to a very silly question, Jesus has elevated the status of women. In the afterlife, women are no longer simply someone’s spouse, but they are seen as equal members of the kingdom of God. In the resurrection, we are “like angels and are children of God.”
I do think that we will be reunited with the ones we love after we die. But Jesus tells us that marriage will not be needed. I think that since we are so close to Christ in death, so surrounded by the love of God, that we feel the intimacy of marriage with everyone. Certainly the prospect of being called “the children of God,” should give us all hope and peace.
Our first lesson is from the Book of Job. Remember how Job wrestles with the question of the existence of God. If God is real, then why is there such suffering in the world? Part of Job’s answer is that God reminds him of how limited human knowledge is. Where were you when the world was created? Job is reminded of his limits and of God’s limitlessness. Job finally comes to a beautiful realization, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another.” Job had been tested, but he remained firm in his faith that God would always be with him and bless him. He teaches us to remain firm in our faith especially when life seems unfair and hard. God will always have mercy and we shall be raised with him in the last days.
Blessings
Michael+
Sunday November 10th, K-B Books
Kathryn Bunch with K - B Books is coming to
St Francis on Sunday November 10th. Many of us know Kathryn from years of her work around the Diocese. Her visit this year is perfectly timed for those Advent books, Christmas cards and hundreds of books that all will love. Kathryn will be in St. Clare Hall after both Sunday services.
St. Francis Vestry Members:
Tom Paul Burch
Bob Hubers
Larry Luther
Roselyn Krause
Jill Paolone - Clerk
Eva Rosa
Steven Much
Joan Weller
Steve Much - Senior Warden
Treasurer Andy Mathews
Assistant Treasurer Eva Rosa
Property Committee
Tom Paul Burch
Larry Luther
Lay Delegates to the 2019 Diocesan Convention.
Steve Much
Allegra Much
First Alternate Jill Paolone
Tom Paul Burch
Bob Hubers
Larry Luther
Roselyn Krause
Jill Paolone - Clerk
Eva Rosa
Steven Much
Joan Weller
Steve Much - Senior Warden
Treasurer Andy Mathews
Assistant Treasurer Eva Rosa
Property Committee
Tom Paul Burch
Larry Luther
Lay Delegates to the 2019 Diocesan Convention.
Steve Much
Allegra Much
First Alternate Jill Paolone
Stations of the Cross - click here.
Report Misconduct
The Episcopal Church has suspended the statute of limitations for reporting clergy sexual misconduct. Until December 31, 2029, persons who believe they have been a victim of misconduct at any time in the past in our diocese may file a report with our intake officers: Equilla Luke, aequilla@icloud.com, or John Seitman, jseitman@edsd.org. If you believe you have been harmed, please make a report. Our diocesan task force on compassionate care is available to support you. Speak with the intake officers for more information.
Report Misconduct
The Episcopal Church has suspended the statute of limitations for reporting clergy sexual misconduct. Until December 31, 2029, persons who believe they have been a victim of misconduct at any time in the past in our diocese may file a report with our intake officers: Equilla Luke, aequilla@icloud.com, or John Seitman, jseitman@edsd.org. If you believe you have been harmed, please make a report. Our diocesan task force on compassionate care is available to support you. Speak with the intake officers for more information.
Click here for weekly readings from the Lectionary from the Episcopal Church.
Click here for weekly readings from the Lectionary from the Episcopal Church.
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sunday School lessons each week involve a Bible story, a art project, Prayer, and a song. The children join the adults in church at the passing of the peace and are invited to be a part of the Holy Eucharist.
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For Daily Devotions provided by the Foreward Movement, click here.
The current Forward Day by Day booklet is available now in the back of the church.
