What's Happening at St. Francis
Our weekly email/newsletter, August 6, 2026
Feast Day Service of The Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ
and Healing Prayer with Eucharist
Today, August 6, 2026
4:00 - 4:30 pm
This Sunday, August 9, 2026
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
9:45 am: Sunday School for all ages
11:00 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
The Lessons (Readings) — Year A, Track 2:
1 Kings 19:9–18
Psalm 85:8–13
Romans 10:5–15
Matthew 14:22–33
Also this Sunday: Blessing of Students, Teachers, Backpacks
As a new school year begins, we will offer a special blessing for students, teachers, administrators, and school staff during worship. Students are to bring their backpacks, book bags, or another symbol of your work and studies as we pray for the year ahead.
Did You Miss Sunday’s Sermon?
This week’s sermon podcast is now available:
“The Power of a Shared Meal”
Listen to the sermon from Sunday, August 2, 2026.
For Daily Prayer
Did you know that Forward Movement has an app for the daily prayers. Take a look at it here: https://forwardmovement.org/# and, on the online prayer tab, you will find the link to the Day by Day app for iOS or Android.
From the Bishop
Bishop Jake Owensby’s latest reflection is titled “Wrestling with God: You Don’t Seize a Blessing. You Receive It.”
Visit The Woodlands: A Place to Explore the Way of Jesus to read this reflection and more of Bishop Owensby’s thoughtful writing about faith, meaning, and the spiritual life.
Read Bishop Owensby’s reflections
Have a Prayer Request?
Whatever you may be carrying, you do not have to carry it alone.
You can share your prayer requests with Father John by clicking the link below:
Submit a Prayer Request
Upcoming Events
Veterans’ Birthdays and Cake
Monday, August 10, at 4:00 pm
VOA Veterans Transitional Living Center
453 Jordan Street, Shreveport
Our Veterans Team will gather to celebrate residents’ birthdays and share cake and fellowship.
Tuesday, August 11
9:30 am: Visions Chapel at Visions of Hope
10:00 am–2:00 pm: Highland Thrift Shop
12:00 pm: Senior Lunch ($5)
6:00 pm: Men’s Night at Notini’s, 2013 Dr, Airline Dr, Bossier
6:00 pm: Ladies’ Night—location to be announced
Wednesday, August 12
Mission Council Meeting, 5:30 pm
Thursday at 4:00 pm
Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist Service
Highland Thrift Shop
Every Tuesday and Saturday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Come shop—or donate gently used items you no longer need!
For more events and weekly updates, visit our church calendar.