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
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
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 22, 2022
My Peace
This Sunday we continue to hear from the gospel of John, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” And John continues, “I have said these things while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave you; my peace I give to you.”
How comforting are these words from Jesus recorded in John? Jesus, joined by the Father and the Holy Spirit is making their home in us. Sounds like it might be a bit crowded in our hearts, but I personally like the fact that I am outnumbered by God who lives in me. Let us remember that our Savior will never leave us to struggle on our own. Through our joys and sorrows, the Trinity is always living in us. Knowing that God lives in us, brings us the real peace of heart that only God can give to us. As we say in the liturgy, it is the peace that passes all understanding that dwells in each of us. It is God’s peace and Spirit that stirs us and guides us. It is God’s peace that gives us quiet confidence that we are being led into the ministry that God expects us to do. It is the very presence of God in our lives, which gives us the courage to reach out in love and sacrifice for others.
The Advocate has been sent to us. The Greek word for Advocate actually means attorney,
someone assigned to help us in a court of law. Our Advocate, the Holy Spirit, will be our sure defense against any adversary. In fact, the Holy Spirit will give us the very words that we will need to defend ourselves if we are challenged. The Holy Spirit will teach us everything that we need to know about our world, and about our Lord. The Holy Spirit brings us the peace of God. Who guides our Doctors and other care workers? We know that all good things come from God, and we are grateful for the way the Holy Spirit works in others to help bring us back to health and wholeness.
Jesus, through the writing of John’s gospel, is preparing us for the celebration that we will have on the Feast of Pentecost, celebrated on June 5th this year. On Pentecost (fifty days after Easter) we remember that Jesus has given us a great gift, and Advocate, the Holy Spirit, that will continue to live in us and help us discern the truth. May the Holy Spirit continue to keep us in the peace and love of the Lord. Enjoy that peace that the world simply cannot give. Know how much you are loved by the Lord.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
Michael+
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Saint Francis Vestry & Staff
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2023
Faith Much
Stevens Turner, Senior Warden
2024
Andre Padilla
Tomas Cerruti
2025
Eva Rosa
Dave Winebarger
Renee Meyst - Junior Warden
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Treasurer: Jennie Myers
Organist and Choirmaster: Brett Michael Hauser
Priest: The Rev. Michael Carr
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2023
Faith Much
Stevens Turner, Senior Warden
2024
Andre Padilla
Tomas Cerruti
2025
Eva Rosa
Dave Winebarger
Renee Meyst - Junior Warden
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Treasurer: Jennie Myers
Organist and Choirmaster: Brett Michael Hauser
Priest: The Rev. Michael Carr
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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.
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.
