Site news post by Cindy Solfest-Wallis, 2026-10-16. Source: /stfrancis/news/weekly-schedule-and-announcements-22. Supersedes news-3216553; mirrors page-3161481.

Announcements

• Special music Sun Oct 18 (offertory and communion): Harv and EJ Wileman. Large-print Venite booklets available.
• Oct 18, 2:00 pm: Katie Lamb Public Library (Collegedale) "Emily McDonald Local Author Series," in memory of Emily, a former parishioner.
• All Saints Sunday Nov 1: sign-up sheet in Narthex for names of loved ones; includes a Healing Liturgy (see news-3216560).
• Hosanna Community dinner (Oct 27, 5:30 pm) delayed; new date to come.
• Episcopal Relief & Development Hurricane Response Fund (Gulf Coast); donate at episcopalrelief.org. The summary names the storm Hurricane Isaias.

Week ahead

• Oct 18: 8:00 and 10:00 Eucharist (10:00 also on Facebook Live); 9:00 Sunday School and Membership Engagement Task Force; reception after 10:00 hosted by Judy & Chuck Doughton; 11:45 Vestry; 5:00 pm Chattanooga Pride Mass at Grace Episcopal.
• Oct 19-20: Lou at Clergy Conference; Chiaro Nome rehearsal Mon; Flute Trio rehearsal Tue.
• Oct 21: Packing Sack Packs 5:15, Evening Worship 6:00, Bible Study 6:15 (Acts 22-24).
• Oct 25: Men's Group 9:00 (sign-up in Narthex).
• Recurring: private music lessons in Parish Hall; Ooltewah Group Saturdays; All Saints House reserved weekends.

Looking ahead

• Oct 28 noon: November Hoot article deadline (publishes Oct 30).
• Oct 29: Habitat for Humanity Alton Park celebration 2:00 pm; Community SING! "Rainbows and Rain" 7:00 pm (event-3190643).
• Nov 2 noon: Book Buddies.
• Nov 8: Annual Parish Meeting after 10:00 service.