Wolf Watch
Wolf Watch is St. Francis’s weekly e-newsletter to our parent community that shares announcements for each grade level and updates on school activities and events. Wolf Watch is updated weekly throughout the school year, so check back every Sunday for the latest on St. Francis happenings.
For this week’s news, please select the appropriate section below.
News for the Week of April 21
All School
Tomorrow: Preordered Festival Items Sent Home + Last-Minute Item Sale
Festival is next Sunday! All preordered items will be sent home with students tomorrow—Monday, April 22. For any last-minute needs, please stop by the People Place on Piney Point Campus on Wednesday, April 24, between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. We’ll sell wristbands, punch cards, and any remaining T-shirts, Yetis, and parking passes.
Friendly Reminder: Check Lost and Found for Missing Items
Please have your child check the Lost and Found closet if they are missing anything.
- The Lost and Found team works hard to return labeled items, so please LABEL EVERYTHING—especially water bottles and sweatshirts! (These are great non-iron labels for clothes if you need last-minute labels to finish out the school year.)
- Non-labeled items will be donated every four weeks.
- With questions, email Megan Meyer.
Primary School
Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Student Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is part of the national conversation around technology, education, science, and art. When an AI-generated entry won the digital art competition at the Colorado State Fair, it fueled public debate over the originality. Schools are concerned about AI’s impact on learning and on our commitment to ensuring students possess critical knowledge and skills to be successful in the future.
Generative AI tools scour the web to ingest tremendous amounts of data previously created by human intelligence, and then respond to our prompts and questions to “create” an output for us. People who are skilled at using AI know the right questions to ask and how to guide AI to get the best output. Like any other technology, there is a skill to leveraging it—and that skill can be taught.
St. Francis students have engaged with AI tools in very creative ways this year. In History and English, students prompted AI tools like Perplexity, a chat tool, to help them brainstorm ideas and research topics. In Music, students used Suno AI music generator to create new songs from their own lyrics and understanding of musical theory. Projects like these demonstrate the courage of our teachers to teach with innovation instead of trepidation.
There is reason to be mindful about how and when students use AI tools. If you are lost in a foreign country and do not speak the language, Google Translate can quickly make some sense of road signs and help you communicate with people. But, if you’re trying to learn Spanish, using translator apps could leave you with a very poor understanding of the language and how to use it.
AI tools present schools with other concerns, like bias in generated answers, completely incorrect output known as hallucinations, and lack of protection of users’ personal information. Legal questions are being raised about how AI companies source their information. Students’ academic integrity can be at risk if they rely too heavily on AI tools or fail to properly cite them in their work.
In my previous job, an executive told our team to “come up with strategies to weaponize AI for our clients.” In meetings and webinars, educators ask, “How can we protect student learning from AI?” I do not see our relationship with AI in such combative terms. This technology is a game changer and forces schools to look critically at what and how we teach.
Fortunately for students at St. Francis, part of our mission is to help them become imaginative, critical thinkers and people for others. These qualities, ingrained in our daily practice, are very difficult for AI to emulate.
Steve Johnson
Director of Instructional Technology
April 29 Is a Late-Start Day
After a fun-filled Festival, all students, faculty, and staff will get to enjoy a few extra hours of rest on Monday, April 29. Primary School carpool will begin at 9:30 a.m., and Early Birds will NOT be available. The school day will begin at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy your extra time!
Primary School Book Fair Is April 24–26
We can’t wait to see you at our Book Fair this week. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here. We still have a few open slots, and no experience is necessary!
Book Fair hours are as follows:
- Wednesday, April 24: 12:00–4:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 25: 12:00–6:00 p.m. (Please note the extended afternoon hours.)
- Friday, April 26: 7:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Please note the extended morning hours.)
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, April 22
- Open Library: 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23
- Chapel for Primary II and Pre-Primary (Husain, Oteiza, and Griffith): Primary II and Pre-Primary parents may attend
Wednesday, April 24
- Chapel for Primary I and Pre-Primary (Labarthe and Britton): Primary I and Pre-Primary parents may attend
- Pre-Primary Mothers and Others: 1:30 p.m.
- Primary School Book Fair: 12:00–4:00 p.m. in the Primary School Library
Thursday, April 25
- Primary II Mothers and Others: 1:30 p.m. (Please note time.)
- Primary School Book Fair: 12:00–6:00 p.m. in the Primary School Library
Friday, April 26
- Primary I Mothers and Others: 11:00 a.m.
- Primary School Book Fair: 7:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Primary School Library
Sunday, April 28
- St. Francis Festival
Monday, April 29
- Late-Start Day for All Divisions: School starts at 10:00 a.m.
- Open Library: 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
- Chapel for Primary II and Pre-Primary (Husain, Oteiza, and Griffith): Primary II and Pre-Primary parents may attend
Wednesday, May 1
- Chapel for Primary I and Pre-Primary (Labarthe and Britton): Primary I and Pre-Primary parents may attend
Tuesday, May 7
- Primary II Bible Presentation: 9:00 a.m. in the Crum Athletics Center
- Primary II End-of-Year Parties
Wednesday, May 8
- Chapel for Primary I and Pre-Primary (Labarthe and Britton): Primary I and Pre-Primary parents may attend
Thursday, May 9
- Splash Day for Primary II and 5-Day Pre-Primary (Griffith, Husain, and Oteiza)
Friday, May 10
- Splash Day for Primary I and 3-Day Pre-Primary (Britton and Labarthe)
Tuesday, May 14
- Chapel for Primary II and Pre-Primary (Husain, Oteiza, and Griffith): Primary II and Pre-Primary parents may attend
Wednesday, May 15
- Chapel for Primary I and Pre-Primary (Labarthe and Britton): Primary I and Pre-Primary parents may attend
Monday, May 20
- Primary I End-of-Year Parties: 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21
- Chapel for Primary II and Pre-Primary (Husain, Oteiza, and Griffith): Primary II and Pre-Primary parents may attend
Wednesday, May 22
- Chapel for Primary I and Pre-Primary (Labarthe and Britton): Primary I and Pre-Primary parents may attend
- Pre-Primary End-of-Year Parties: 1:45 p.m.
Friday, May 24
- Last Day of School: 11:00 a.m. dismissal
- No Explore and Extend
Lower School
Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Student Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is part of the national conversation around technology, education, science, and art. When an AI-generated entry won the digital art competition at the Colorado State Fair, it fueled public debate over the originality. Schools are concerned about AI’s impact on learning and on our commitment to ensuring students possess critical knowledge and skills to be successful in the future.
Generative AI tools scour the web to ingest tremendous amounts of data previously created by human intelligence, and then respond to our prompts and questions to “create” an output for us. People who are skilled at using AI know the right questions to ask and how to guide AI to get the best output. Like any other technology, there is a skill to leveraging it—and that skill can be taught.
St. Francis students have engaged with AI tools in very creative ways this year. In History and English, students prompted AI tools like Perplexity, a chat tool, to help them brainstorm ideas and research topics. In Music, students used Suno AI music generator to create new songs from their own lyrics and understanding of musical theory. Projects like these demonstrate the courage of our teachers to teach with innovation instead of trepidation.
There is reason to be mindful about how and when students use AI tools. If you are lost in a foreign country and do not speak the language, Google Translate can quickly make some sense of road signs and help you communicate with people. But, if you’re trying to learn Spanish, using translator apps could leave you with a very poor understanding of the language and how to use it.
AI tools present schools with other concerns, like bias in generated answers, completely incorrect output known as hallucinations, and lack of protection of users’ personal information. Legal questions are being raised about how AI companies source their information. Students’ academic integrity can be at risk if they rely too heavily on AI tools or fail to properly cite them in their work.
In my previous job, an executive told our team to “come up with strategies to weaponize AI for our clients.” In meetings and webinars, educators ask, “How can we protect student learning from AI?” I do not see our relationship with AI in such combative terms. This technology is a game changer and forces schools to look critically at what and how we teach.
Fortunately for students at St. Francis, part of our mission is to help them become imaginative, critical thinkers and people for others. These qualities, ingrained in our daily practice, are very difficult for AI to emulate.
Steve Johnson
Director of Instructional Technology
The Visual Arts at St. Francis: 'Making Art Is Like Opening a Door'
“Every child is an artist.” —Pablo Picasso
It is a blessing to work with our wonderfully creative and uniquely talented young artists in Lower School. Each student has their own way of creating art and their own ideas of what art can be. One student reflected, "Making art is like opening a door."
Students explore and experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, with the goal of gaining confidence in their ideas and abilities as artists. They practice observation skills and self-expression, learn about artists and art history, and share thoughts about what they see and create. Participation in visual arts impacts the way students see the world around them and the way they see themselves.
Students also work collaboratively. Artists in our People for Others Council work together to create artwork for retirement-home residents, cards for new and visiting students, and notes of appreciation for faculty and staff. The collaborative creative efforts of our Primary, Lower, Middle, and Upper School artists can be seen in our newest art car.
This week has been dedicated to showcasing collaborative and individual works during the Fine Arts Festival, with presentations in music, dance, drama, and visual art. Artwork is exhibited on both campuses, featuring students from all divisions as well as SFE alumni artists. I welcome and encourage you to celebrate and be inspired by our outstanding community of artists.
I look forward to seeing you for the final day of the Fine Arts Festival!
With appreciation,
Wendy Miller
Lower School Visual Arts Faculty
Order Your School Supplies Now Through May 21
It’s time to order your child’s school supplies for the 2024–25 school year! Orders may be placed until Tuesday, May 21, by following these steps:
- Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.
- Enter the school ID:
- STF001 (St. Francis Lower School)
- STF018 (St. Francis Middle School)
- Follow the directions to complete your order. (Orders will be charged tax at checkout.)
Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
Calling All Volunteers: We Need Help With Field Day
We need your help to make Field Day 2024 a success! If you are available to volunteer, please sign up using the links below:
- “Funza-Poppin" Field Day for Grades K–2
- Tuesday, April 30, 8:00–11:00 a.m.
- Click here to volunteer.
- “Battle of the Homerooms" Field Day for Grades 3–4
- Thursday, May 2, 8:00–11:00 a.m.
- Click here to volunteer.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, April 22
- Chapel for Grades K–4
- 8:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
- Please be advised that there are limited parking spots in front of the school.
Thursday, April 25
- Chapel for Grades K–4
- 8:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
- Please be advised that there are limited parking spots in front of the school.
Friday, April 26
- Lower School Pep Rally: 2:00 p.m.; students only
Sunday, April 28
- St. Francis Festival
Monday, April 29
- Late-Start Day: Classes begin at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 2
- Chapel for Grades K–4
- 8:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
- Please be advised that there are limited parking spots in front of the school.
- First-Grade Art à la Carte: 10:10–11:00 a.m.
- Second-Grade Art à la Carte: 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Friday, May 3
- Third-Grade Math Olympics: 9:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m. in the FAC
Middle School
Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Student Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is part of the national conversation around technology, education, science, and art. When an AI-generated entry won the digital art competition at the Colorado State Fair, it fueled public debate over the originality. Schools are concerned about AI’s impact on learning and on our commitment to ensuring students possess critical knowledge and skills to be successful in the future.
Generative AI tools scour the web to ingest tremendous amounts of data previously created by human intelligence, and then respond to our prompts and questions to “create” an output for us. People who are skilled at using AI know the right questions to ask and how to guide AI to get the best output. Like any other technology, there is a skill to leveraging it—and that skill can be taught.
St. Francis students have engaged with AI tools in very creative ways this year. In History and English, students prompted AI tools like Perplexity, a chat tool, to help them brainstorm ideas and research topics. In Music, students used Suno AI music generator to create new songs from their own lyrics and understanding of musical theory. Projects like these demonstrate the courage of our teachers to teach with innovation instead of trepidation.
There is reason to be mindful about how and when students use AI tools. If you are lost in a foreign country and do not speak the language, Google Translate can quickly make some sense of road signs and help you communicate with people. But, if you’re trying to learn Spanish, using translator apps could leave you with a very poor understanding of the language and how to use it.
AI tools present schools with other concerns, like bias in generated answers, completely incorrect output known as hallucinations, and lack of protection of users’ personal information. Legal questions are being raised about how AI companies source their information. Students’ academic integrity can be at risk if they rely too heavily on AI tools or fail to properly cite them in their work.
In my previous job, an executive told our team to “come up with strategies to weaponize AI for our clients.” In meetings and webinars, educators ask, “How can we protect student learning from AI?” I do not see our relationship with AI in such combative terms. This technology is a game changer and forces schools to look critically at what and how we teach.
Fortunately for students at St. Francis, part of our mission is to help them become imaginative, critical thinkers and people for others. These qualities, ingrained in our daily practice, are very difficult for AI to emulate.
Steve Johnson
Director of Instructional Technology
Help Needed to Fund Kona Ice Truck for MS Field Day
We need your help funding a Kona Ice Truck for Field Day 2024! If 10 people per grade level give $25 each, we can reach our goal and make Field Day 2024 even more fun for our students.
- If you can give $25 (or more), please click here to sign up as a donor.
- With questions, please reach out to Rita Pace or Lauren Wuertz.
Chapel: Eighth-Grade Parents Invited May 6
Father Wismer would like to invite the parents of eighth-grade students to attend Middle School Chapel on Monday, May 6, from 9:55 to 10:20 a.m. in St. Francis Episcopal Church. Our eighth graders will be highlighted throughout the service, from saying the prayers to giving the address. Please join us if you are able!
Order Your School Supplies Now Through May 21
It’s time to order your child’s school supplies for the 2024–25 school year! Orders may be placed until Tuesday, May 21, by following these steps:
- Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.
- Enter the school ID:
- STF001 (St. Francis Lower School)
- STF018 (St. Francis Middle School)
- Follow the directions to complete your order. (Orders will be charged tax at checkout.)
Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
Grades 6–8: Middle School Dance Is This Friday
The Middle School Dance will be taking place this Friday, April 26, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Crum Gym on Couper Campus. The dance is for students in grades 6–8. The theme of this year’s dance is “Mission Impossible”! Students are encouraged to interpret the theme how they see fit, but they must be sure to wear school-appropriate attire.
Athletics Physicals for Returning Students Are May 15
St. Francis will be providing on-campus athletics physicals for returning students on Wednesday, May 15. Please be on the lookout for the information packet that will be sent home with your student in the coming days. If you have any questions, email Jamie Platt.
Submit Community Service Hours by May 3
St. Francis Episcopal School recognizes and celebrates students who involve themselves in helping others. During the 2023–24 school year, students in each grade level are required to complete a minimum number of service hours, as follows:
- Fifth Grade: 10 hours
- Sixth Grade: 10 hours
- Seventh Grade: 15 hours
- Eighth Grade: 20 hours
At the Recognition and Awards Ceremony in the spring, students in any grade level who have completed 20, 30, 50, or 100+ service hours during the school term will receive a certificate recognizing their achievements. In addition, one graduating student will be recognized for exemplifying and representing the quality of being a “person for others.”
To submit your service hours, complete this Community Service Hours Request Form and drop it off in the Middle School Office or email it to Sarah Flores. The deadline to submit Community Service Hours for the 2023–24 school year is Friday, May 3.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, April 22
- “B” Day
- Dress Uniform
- Middle School Chapel: 9:55–10:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
Tuesday, April 23
- “A” Day
- Regular Uniform
Wednesday, April 24
- “B” Day
- Regular Uniform
Thursday, April 25
- “A” Day
- Regular Uniform
- Middle School Chapel: 9:55–10:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
Friday, April 26
- "B" Day
- Regular Uniform or St. Francis Spirit Shirt and Jeans
- Middle School Dance: 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Crum Gym on Couper Campus
Sunday, April 28
- St. Francis Festival
Monday, April 29
- Late-Start Day: Classes begin at 10:00 a.m.
- “A” Day
- Regular Uniform
Tuesday, April 30
- “B” Day
- Regular Uniform
Wednesday, May 1
- “A” Day
- Regular Uniform
Thursday, May 2
- “B” Day
- Regular Uniform
- Middle School Chapel: 9:55–10:20 a.m. in the St. Francis Episcopal Church Sanctuary
Friday, May 3
- "A" Day
- Regular Uniform or St. Francis Spirit Shirt and Jeans
Saturday, May 4
- Admissions Placement and Advanced Academics Makeup Testing: 8:30–10:30 a.m. on Couper Campus
Upper School
Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Student Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is part of the national conversation around technology, education, science, and art. When an AI-generated entry won the digital art competition at the Colorado State Fair, it fueled public debate over the originality. Schools are concerned about AI’s impact on learning and on our commitment to ensuring students possess critical knowledge and skills to be successful in the future.
Generative AI tools scour the web to ingest tremendous amounts of data previously created by human intelligence, and then respond to our prompts and questions to “create” an output for us. People who are skilled at using AI know the right questions to ask and how to guide AI to get the best output. Like any other technology, there is a skill to leveraging it—and that skill can be taught.
St. Francis students have engaged with AI tools in very creative ways this year. In History and English, students prompted AI tools like Perplexity, a chat tool, to help them brainstorm ideas and research topics. In Music, students used Suno AI music generator to create new songs from their own lyrics and understanding of musical theory. Projects like these demonstrate the courage of our teachers to teach with innovation instead of trepidation.
There is reason to be mindful about how and when students use AI tools. If you are lost in a foreign country and do not speak the language, Google Translate can quickly make some sense of road signs and help you communicate with people. But, if you’re trying to learn Spanish, using translator apps could leave you with a very poor understanding of the language and how to use it.
AI tools present schools with other concerns, like bias in generated answers, completely incorrect output known as hallucinations, and lack of protection of users’ personal information. Legal questions are being raised about how AI companies source their information. Students’ academic integrity can be at risk if they rely too heavily on AI tools or fail to properly cite them in their work.
In my previous job, an executive told our team to “come up with strategies to weaponize AI for our clients.” In meetings and webinars, educators ask, “How can we protect student learning from AI?” I do not see our relationship with AI in such combative terms. This technology is a game changer and forces schools to look critically at what and how we teach.
Fortunately for students at St. Francis, part of our mission is to help them become imaginative, critical thinkers and people for others. These qualities, ingrained in our daily practice, are very difficult for AI to emulate.
Steve Johnson
Director of Instructional Technology
Tomorrow Evening: Join Us for a Musical Theater Workshop!
Calling all 2024–25 St. Francis Upper School students! Please join our incoming Fine Arts Director Roshunda Jones-Koumba and Mrs. Revaz for an exciting musical theater workshop!
Monday, April 22, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Dance Studio, Student Life Center
The schedule includes a theatrical warm-up (wear something you can move in), a song performance demonstrating your talent, learning a quick choreography routine, and presenting a 30-second to 1-minute monologue.
Please bring:
- A 32-bar cut from a published Broadway musical
- Instrumental or sheet music for the song
- A monologue
- An open mind!
Final Exams: Important Info + Schedule
Final exams are quickly approaching. This communication is to help you plan the week. Remember, attendance at the exams is required, and they count for 20% of the Trimester 3 grade. Notice that the start time for exams is 8:00 a.m. If a student does not have an exam, they do not have to be at school. Lunch will be provided for students who are on campus between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Students will receive more information about specific exams, as well as review guides, a few weeks before exams begin.
Final Exams (May 2024) |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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5/20 |
5/21 |
5/22 |
5/23 |
5/24 |
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8-11 a.m. |
English I English II |
World History I World History II |
Spanish I Spanish II Latin I Latin II |
Algebra I Algebra II |
Physics 9 Chemistry Physics 11 |
12-3 p.m. |
English III |
US History |
Spanish III Environmental Science |
College Algebra Pre-Calculus Geometry |
Congratulations, Student-Athletes!
Congratulations to the following students and teams for advancing in or qualifying for TAPPS playoffs:
- Varsity Baseball: Congratulations for advancing to the TAPPS playoffs for the first time in school history! The team finished third overall in the district and will play a first-round playoff game this Tuesday, April 23, at Second Baptist School. The Wolves will play Faith Academy of Marble Falls at 4:30 p.m.
- Varsity Golf: Congratulations to the following students who qualified for and advanced to the TAPPS state golf tournament: Marc D., Cayla P., and Riley W. The players will compete in Waco, TX, on Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30.
- Varsity Tennis: Congratulations to the following students who advanced to the TAPPS state tennis tournament in Waco, TX, and competed this past week: Cally C., Luc D., Nickel E., Kaitlyn P., and Gauri P.
- Varsity Track & Field: Congratulations to the following students who qualified for and advanced to the TAPPS Regional Track Meet: Toryus B., Gaby M., Wilkin P., and Dylan S. The students will compete in Seguin, TX, on Friday, April 26. This is the first time in school history that St. Francis has advanced to the Regional level!
Congratulations to the students and teams mentioned above and to all students and teams who competed this spring. Go Wolves!
Student Writings to Be Published
During Immersions and Explorations, St. Francis Upper School partnered with Writers in the Schools (WITS) to offer a creative writing experience. Several students from the class are now being honored by WITS.
The Watchful Eye and the Menil Young Writers Reading celebrate the extraordinary student writing that comes from the partnership between Writers in the Schools and the Menil Collection. Each year, WITS brings hundreds of Houston-area youth to the Menil for field trips that blend the literary and visual arts.
St. Francis ninth graders Catalina D. and Jorden T. and twelfth graders Farris M. and Elizabeth S. have been selected to have their writing published in the Menil anthology and are invited to read their selected pieces at the Menil Young Writers Reading in May.
The Social Institute: ‘Handle the Pressure’
In the past week, our students participated in a Social Institute lesson on the topic of “Handle the Pressure,” specifically exploring ways of managing stress and preparing for the exams this spring. Please click here for further information on the curriculum and for resources to help you continue the conversation at home.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, April 22
- “A” Day
- Regular Uniform
Tuesday, April 23
- “B” Day
- Regular Uniform
Wednesday, April 24
- “A” Day
- Regular Uniform
- Upper School Chapel: 10:00–10:30 a.m. in Crum Gym
Thursday, April 25
- “B” Day
- Regular Uniform
- Senior Exams Begin
Friday, April 26
- “A” Day
- SFES Spirit Dress: Wear a St. Francis Spirit shirt with full-length jeans or uniform bottoms
- Senior Exams
- Blessing of the Seniors Chapel: 10:00–10:30 a.m. in Crum Gym
Saturday, April 27
- Senior Prom: 8:00–11:00 p.m. at Blossom Hotel; formal dress
Monday, April 29
- Late-Start Day: Classes begin at 10:00 a.m.
- “B” Day
- Regular Uniform
Tuesday, April 30
- “A” Day
- Regular Uniform
Wednesday, May 1
- “B” Day
- Dress Uniform
- No Chapel
- Last Day for Seniors
- Upper School Awards Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. in Crum Gym
Thursday, May 2
- “A” Day
- Regular Uniform
Friday, May 3
- “B” Day
- SFES Spirit Dress: Wear a St. Francis Spirit shirt with full-length jeans or uniform bottoms
- Rising Senior Chapel: 10:00–10:30 a.m. in Crum Gym
Church
Wednesday Evening Music Program—Danny & Friends
Join us Wednesday, May 8, when Dr. Danny Kelley, Carol Tsai, and a flutist colleague of Dr. Kelley’s will be performing a special music program in the church. Holy Eucharist at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. will be followed by this much-anticipated musical event at 7:15 p.m. If you plan to attend the dinner ($15 per person), please RSVP to Julie Lowery via email or at 832.325.2994.
May 12: High School Graduate Blessing
Graduating from high school and heading off to college or other pursuits is a life-changing event. We invite all high school graduates to join us on Sunday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the church for a short service of prayers and blessings to mark this momentous event. If you have a high school senior in your family, please plan to come to this special service to receive a blessing for them, their family, and their future. For more information, email Allison Devlin.
Join Us Each Sunday for Worship and Family-Focused Events
- Sunday Family Worship Service: 9:00 a.m.
- Let It Shine Children's Bible Lesson: On Sundays during the 9:00 a.m. Family Worship Service, join Mrs. Devlin to learn about the Bible as we act out Scripture with costumes and props and pray together.
- Coffee and Donuts: Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (after the 9:00 a.m. Family Worship Service), get a cup of coffee and enjoy a time of fellowship.
- Holy Eucharist Rite I Service: 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the St. Clare Chapel
- Holy Eucharist Rite II Traditional Service With Choral Music: 11:00 a.m.
Students, Join Us for Weekly Book Studies on Sundays
On Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the cafeteria, join your friends for weekly meetings to talk about some amazing, Biblically inspired stories. Books will be provided. Please contact Allison Devlin to sign up.
Now on Spotify: Sermons From St. Francis
St. Francis has launched Sermons From St. Francis on Spotify. You can listen on an Apple or Android device, on your desktop computer, or on your tablet. The Sunday sermons are available anytime you want to be inspired while on the go. No Spotify account is necessary. Click here to start listening today!
Outreach Ministries: Opportunities to Serve
For additional information about any of the following outreach opportunities, visit the St. Francis Episcopal Church Outreach page or contact the church's Director of Outreach Heather Burkhart.
- Memorial Assistance Ministries has an urgent plea from the pantry team. For additional information, contact the church's Director of Outreach.
- Lord of the Streets needs weekday volunteers between 8:00 a.m. and noon to serve our homeless neighbors. Over 300 hot meals are served daily. St. Francis also collects men’s clothes on an ongoing basis—men’s shoes are always needed.
- The Fair Haven Food Pantry needs volunteers and donations of non-perishable food.
High School and Adult Volunteer Opportunities: Sign Up Now
This year, we are tracking and giving awards to high school students and adults for completing hours of service at St. Francis Episcopal Church.
- There will be a Gold Wolf Award for completing 50+ service hours, a Silver Rabbit Award for completing 25–49 service hours, and a Bronze Bird for completing 10–24 service hours. Award recipients will be recognized in May on Mother’s Day.
- We need volunteers to help lead weekly book clubs and First Communion Classes, set up crafts and supervise kids on Sundays, serve at special events, and much more!
- To sign up, please click here or scan the QR code below with your mobile phone:
Healing Prayers and Anointings Available
Healing prayers and anointings are always available after Sunday Eucharist services, or you may schedule an appointment with a priest. For more information or to schedule an appointment, email Sally Jo Flores or call 832.325.2983.
Share Your Prayer Requests Online
Share your prayer requests with us using the “Prayer Requests” link on the St. Francis Episcopal Church home page.
Bible Studies at St. Francis
MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES
- Tuesdays at 7:00–8:00 a.m.
- Study: Exodus
- Contact: Fr. David Price
- Location: La Madeleine
- Second Tuesday of Each Month at 8:00–9:30 a.m. (Next meeting is May 14.)
- Study: The Book of Genesis (Life of Jacob)
- Location: Wheatcroft Parish Hall
- Contact: Sally Jo Flores
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
- Wednesdays at 9:00–10:00 a.m.
- Study: Waiting for God (New study began April 3.)
- Contact: Louise Richman
- Location: Via Zoom (Contact Louise for passcode.)
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
- Sundays at 10:00–11:00 a.m.
- Study: Minor Prophets
- Location: Hogan Board Room
- Contact: George Hippard
How to Watch Sunday Service Via Livestream
To join St. Francis Episcopal Church’s 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Sunday service via livestream, open an Internet browser on your computer, laptop, or phone. Type in the St. Francis website—sfch.org. Click on the “Watch Live Stream Worship Services” button. Either the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service will be available.
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