Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 6:00 pm
Good Friday, April 18 at 3:00 pm
Easter Sunday, April 20 at 10:00 am
The Right Reverend Ruth Woodliff-Stanley
Bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina
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Update on the Purchase of 505 Highway 174 We continue to move along in this process. As we initially indicated, the timeframe for due diligence and financing for an April 11 closing is tight. Currently, we are waiting for the report from Coastal Engineering. We are also awaiting the septic system permit from DHEC. Additionally, I will make a presentation to the diocesan standing committee who will need to approve an encumbrance. All that said, we had to ask for an extension on due diligence period that was set to end on March 28. That period has been extended to April 2, at 6:00 pm. Everything still looks outstanding to close on the property on April 11.
Things to note:
As of the writing of this email we still have not received the written reports from Coastal Engineering as well as the company doing the septic system. But verbal communications have been very positive.
The property owner has cleared all the property that was once the tomato field, roughly 4.5 acres.
Ryan Matthews, nephew of Fr. Joseph, flew his drone to make us an aerial video of the property and is included above this article.
Gary Cantrell spent most of last week out at the property watching the workers do what they do - be it drilling, bush hogging or testing for septic. Gary got dusty. He got pollen saturated. He got soaking wet, and he got sick.
Thank you, Gary, for your faithful service.
Fr. Joseph+
Lenten Program at Saint Francis: Embracing Prayer We are meeting on Tuesdays at 5:00 pm for a Lenten program beginning with a book study using Tish Warren's book, Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep. Each week, we come together for a book study, followed by compline. We use the weekly assigned chapters of the book, followed by conversation and discussion questions, which will lead us toward prayer practices. We conclude each session by sharing a simple soup meal. Upcoming readings are:
April 1, Part Three (b) A Taxonomy of Vulnerability(read pages 150-205)
10. Soothe the Suffering
11. Pity the Afflicted
12. Shield the Joyous
April 8, Part Four: Culmination(read pages 204-224)
13. And All for Your Love's Sake
Acknowledgements
Birthdays and Anniversaries
March birthdays: Bob Blackwell, 3/3; Marsha Horstmann, 3/5; Bev Watson, 3/6; Kristi Cox, 3/21.
April birthdays: Carmen Thompson, 4/3; George Walter, 4/7; Emily Craig, 4/13; Louis Gentry, 4/23; Martha Hayworth, 4/27.
Events and Activities
Saint Francis Sponsors the Pirates
Saint Francis is sponsoring a T-ball team this spring through the Edisto Youth Recreation organization. As part of our support, our church has purchased a banner to display on the baseball field on Indigo Hill Road (pictured above).
The games will alternate weekly between the Ravenel Field at 5700 Conners Street and Pat Stuart Field on Indigo Hill Road, Edisto. The season runes until May 10. The full game schedule is posted in the back of the church. The Pirates' upcoming schedule is as follows
March 29, 10:00 am at Ravenel Field
April 5, 11:00 am at Pat Stuart Field
April 12, 11:00 am at Ravenel Field
April 26, 11:00 am at Pat Stuart Field
Saint Francis Day at the ballfield will be announced soon. Thank you for supporting this opportunity for young people on Edisto.
Growth Committee
Getting Ready for the Saint Francis Auction April 11 - Auction Item Donations Needed
The Growth Committee will host our third annual auction on Friday, April 11, from 5-7:30 at the home of Barb and Bill Houston, 2810 Palmetto Blvd. Please consider items to donate to the silent and live auctions and complete the attached Auction Intake Form. Instructions for item drop-off are included. We look forward to a fun evening with friends!
Outreach
Fifth Sunday March 30 to Support Episcopal Relief and Development This Sunday, March 30, our non-pledge collection will be donated to Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) to support its work in responding to human suffering in the world. ERD faithfully administers the funds it receives from the church and raises from other sources. It provides relief in time of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing root causes of suffering. Our donation will be to the general fund for ERD to distribute as needed.
Prescription Pickup Program Launches Islanders needing to have prescriptions picked up at local pharmacies and delivered to them by Saint Francis volunteers may call 843 631-0207 to access this service. Payments must be made to the pharmacies in advance, usually via credit card or app, depending on the pharmacy. Please note that unlike the previous LIFT program, this is not a transportation service, but rather a delivery service. If you are interested in driving, but have not yet signed up, please feel free to contact a member of the outreach committee. Sophie Sanders has agreed to serve as the driver coordinator/dispatcher. We are grateful to our volunteer drivers and believe this will prove to be a valuable ministry to island residents.
Service Calendars
Prayer List
Ralph Bailey
Janie Barnhill
Nancy Chestnutt
Nancy Culclasure
Evie Evans
Mary Hendrix
Shirley Higgins
Margaret and Hal Holmes
The Rev. Chris Huff
Dennis McGrew
Patty Molnar
Billie Roop
Bobby Smith
Mila Stantucci
Saint Francis Episcopal Church
1650 Highway 174
Edisto Island, SC 29438
843-631-5040 www.saintfrancisedisto.org
Vestry
Fr. Joseph Smith - Rector
Jean Murray - Senior Warden
Bill Houston - Junior Warden
Thad Daise
Kathy Kuntz
Jean Murray
Steve Powers
Gretchen Smith
Steve Stemkowski
