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
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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.
A message from Fr. Thayer:
A New Commandment
John 13:31-35
Holy Eucharist at 8 am & 10 am
Despite Peter’s strenuous objections, Jesus washed the disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. (John 13:3-12) At the Last Supper Jesus also took, blessed, and distributed the bread and wine. (Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, and 1 Corinthians 11) telling his disciples to do this in remembrance of him, thereby instituting the Holy Eucharist. After Judas had departed, Jesus spoke to the others for a while. The heart of his message in that hour was his “new commandment.” Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
The way to love, just as Jesus has loved his disciples, may be taken to refer both to the servanthood Jesus had been modeling for about three years during his ministry from Galilee to Jerusalem and the servanthood he had just modeled in the washing of feet that had traversed dusty roads before supper time.
Such servanthood by the disciples for one another and for others would demonstrate their love in action. That would be more compelling than mere words. Our witness is far more powerful when what we say we believe about love is what we actually do - and do boldly.
- Fr. Fred Thayer
Stations of the Cross - click here.
Congratulations to the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook!
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego elected the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook, 57, as our fifth diocesan bishop. She was elected on the first ballot with 45 clergy votes and 71 lay votes.
Brown Snook, who is currently the canon for church growth and development in the Diocese of Oklahoma, previously served as a church planter in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In a previous career, she was a certified public accountant. She has been married to Mr. Tom Snook for over 30 years. They have two adult daughters, Sarah and Julia.
Consecration of our New Bishop
The consecration of Bishop-elect Susan Brown Snook will take place on Saturday, June 15 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. A festive reception will follow at The Abbey, 2825 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
A Prayer of Thanksgiving for a New Bishop
Holy Almighty God, from age to age you call forth and anoint shepherds to tend your flock. We celebrate your calling forth our new bishop, the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook, to lead us forward in faith. As we joyfully welcome her as bishop, pour forth the gifts from your Holy Spirit to strengthen her for ministry. Through her faithful response to your call, may she come to know the vibrant faith, love, and support of the people of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.
And we give thanks for the ministry and faith of the Rev. Roy Hoffman, DMin, and the Rev. Michael Tinnon, DMin, who offered themselves, their lives and ministries, in discernment for bishop. Continue to pour into them a lively sense of your presence, filling them with your holy spirit, and blessing the fruits of their prayers and the work they do for your people and our Church. We offer these prayers through Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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.
A New Commandment
John 13:31-35
Holy Eucharist at 8 am & 10 am
Despite Peter’s strenuous objections, Jesus washed the disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. (John 13:3-12) At the Last Supper Jesus also took, blessed, and distributed the bread and wine. (Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, and 1 Corinthians 11) telling his disciples to do this in remembrance of him, thereby instituting the Holy Eucharist. After Judas had departed, Jesus spoke to the others for a while. The heart of his message in that hour was his “new commandment.” Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
The way to love, just as Jesus has loved his disciples, may be taken to refer both to the servanthood Jesus had been modeling for about three years during his ministry from Galilee to Jerusalem and the servanthood he had just modeled in the washing of feet that had traversed dusty roads before supper time.
Such servanthood by the disciples for one another and for others would demonstrate their love in action. That would be more compelling than mere words. Our witness is far more powerful when what we say we believe about love is what we actually do - and do boldly.
- Fr. Fred Thayer
Stations of the Cross - click here.
Congratulations to the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook!
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego elected the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook, 57, as our fifth diocesan bishop. She was elected on the first ballot with 45 clergy votes and 71 lay votes.
Brown Snook, who is currently the canon for church growth and development in the Diocese of Oklahoma, previously served as a church planter in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In a previous career, she was a certified public accountant. She has been married to Mr. Tom Snook for over 30 years. They have two adult daughters, Sarah and Julia.
Consecration of our New Bishop
The consecration of Bishop-elect Susan Brown Snook will take place on Saturday, June 15 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. A festive reception will follow at The Abbey, 2825 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
A Prayer of Thanksgiving for a New Bishop
Holy Almighty God, from age to age you call forth and anoint shepherds to tend your flock. We celebrate your calling forth our new bishop, the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook, to lead us forward in faith. As we joyfully welcome her as bishop, pour forth the gifts from your Holy Spirit to strengthen her for ministry. Through her faithful response to your call, may she come to know the vibrant faith, love, and support of the people of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.
And we give thanks for the ministry and faith of the Rev. Roy Hoffman, DMin, and the Rev. Michael Tinnon, DMin, who offered themselves, their lives and ministries, in discernment for bishop. Continue to pour into them a lively sense of your presence, filling them with your holy spirit, and blessing the fruits of their prayers and the work they do for your people and our Church. We offer these prayers through Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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.
A message regarding Notre Dame Cathedral:
The cathedral of Notre Dame is more than an icon of the city of Paris; it is an ancient place of worship at which Christians have gathered for nearly a thousand years. In this most sacred of weeks in the Christian year, all Christians mourn the damage caused by the ravages of a terrible and destructive fire in that holy place.
The Episcopal Church throughout Europe, with its seat in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Paris, expresses its sympathy to the people of Paris and to all who sense the immense loss of this priceless and historic house of worship. We extend to Archbishop Aupetit and to all his people our sincere condolences and our readiness to offer any hospitality that would be of help to the community and congregation of Notre Dame in this most holy season of the faith we share. And we send our prayers in this week that ends in what we know to be the sure and certain promise of resurrection for the future life and restoration of this monument of Christian faith.
The Right Reverend Mark D.W. Edington
Bishop in Charge, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe
The Very Reverend Lucinda Laird
Dean, American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Paris
The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry 27th Primate and Presiding Bishop, The Episcopal Church
The cathedral of Notre Dame is more than an icon of the city of Paris; it is an ancient place of worship at which Christians have gathered for nearly a thousand years. In this most sacred of weeks in the Christian year, all Christians mourn the damage caused by the ravages of a terrible and destructive fire in that holy place.
The Episcopal Church throughout Europe, with its seat in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Paris, expresses its sympathy to the people of Paris and to all who sense the immense loss of this priceless and historic house of worship. We extend to Archbishop Aupetit and to all his people our sincere condolences and our readiness to offer any hospitality that would be of help to the community and congregation of Notre Dame in this most holy season of the faith we share. And we send our prayers in this week that ends in what we know to be the sure and certain promise of resurrection for the future life and restoration of this monument of Christian faith.
The Right Reverend Mark D.W. Edington
Bishop in Charge, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe
The Very Reverend Lucinda Laird
Dean, American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Paris
The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry 27th Primate and Presiding Bishop, The Episcopal Church
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 Forward Day by Day booklet for the months of May, June, July are available now in the back of the church.
