Welcome to St. Francis Catholic Singles, SFCS  Christmas Single's Mixer is Friday, December 9, 2011 from 7 - 11 pm. ALL are welcome. S.F.C.S.  TOY DRIVE - Please bring a toy to the Christmas party SEE BELOW Details… St. Francis Catholic Singles, SFCS   ( Formerly - Serving God as a Single Person, SGSP)  All monthly meetings begin at 7:15 pm (doors open at 7pm; arrive early for refreshments and chit-chat) and take place at the St. Francis Friary, 500 Todt Hill Road, SI, NY 10304 (718) 981-3131. Email: info@sgspsi.org.  Cost:  donation $10 appreciated. Mission:  St. Francis Catholic Singles (SFCS)  is a contemporary circle of men and women, in their 30s, 40s and 50s who are single or single again and wish to lead more fulfilled, empowered lives by deepening their Catholic spirituality and building community with like minded peers. We were formed in March 2001 to acknowledge the challenge of living singly in today’s world by offering topics and events that address the following five values:  the spiritual, intellectual, practical, social and charitable. new and returning members always welcome.   St. Francis Catholic Singles (SFCS) September – December 2011 Schedule (scroll down for complete details)    Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 11:00 am “Walk Off that Thanksgiving Turkey” Hike    Friday, December 9, 2011 Christmas Party xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx    Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 11:00 am “Walk Off that Thanksgiving Turkey” Hike … at Clay Pit Pond Park as SFCS member, Joe Cantalupo, guides us along a cold-weather nature hike at this 260 plus-acre park that includes a mixture of swamps, ponds, woodlands, and streams.  We will meet at 10:45 am sharp at 83 Nielsen Avenue, SI, NY 10309 near Arthur Kill Road and Sharrotts Rd. (718) 967-1976.  Wear sneakers and warm, comfortable clothing.  Rain date:  Sunday, December 4, 2011  ================================================   Join us as we celebrate Christ’s birth— The Christmas Single's Mixer is Friday, December 9, 2011 from 7 - 11 pm   at  Francesca's Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse (2481 Richmond Road  Staten Island, NY near the intersection of New Dorp Lane). The evening includes dinner, dessert, soda and coffee and music. Cash Bar. The cost is $45.00. Checks "made out to CASH" must be RECEIVED BEFOR December 5, 2011. (NO paying at the door.) Please mail to SFCS, 64 Nautilus Street Staten Island, NY 10305. Include your full name, telephone number, and email address.   New and returning members welcomed as always! S.F.C.S.  TOY DRIVE Please bring to the Christmas party a new, unwrapped, non-violent toy for a child 3-14 years old to support our charity project. A little about Francesca's: The atmosphere is warm and charming, the chefs renowned for their creative combinations of spices and sauces and the dishes scrumptious and mouthwatering. We'll have our own party room with plenty of space to mix and mingle and enjoy the music. See http://www.francescasofstatenisland.com/ If you don't already have plans, we hope to celebrate the coming of Christmas with you on Friday, December 9th, 2011 Blessings, SFCS Core Group Join Us at at our annual Christmas party.  Christmas - St. Francis’ favorite holy day. For more information on either event, email info@sgspsi.org or call  718-815-7255 and leave a brief, clear message. Current, former and new members always welcome but especially during  this special anniversary year!     xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  All monthly meetings begin at 7:15 pm (doors open at 7pm; arrive early for refreshments and chit-chat) and take place at the St. Francis Friary, 500 Todt Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10304 (718) 981-3131. Cost: $5.00 minimum, $10.00 appreciated. For more info., check our website: www.sgspsi.org, email info@sgspsi.org or call (718) 815-7255.  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To sign-up for our free email list please register via the Website Meeting Cost: $5-$10 minimum, we would be most appreciative if you would find it in your heart to donate a little extra if possible to help defray the cost of our meeting (refreshments, speakers, printing, mailing, donation for use of Friary, etc.) Mission: St Francis Catholic Singles (SFCS) formerly (SGSP) Serving God as a Single Person is a contemporary circle of men and women, specifically ages 30's, 40's, 50's who are single or single again and wish to lead more fulfilled, empowered lives by deepening their Catholic spirituality and meeting like-minded peers. SGSP was formed in March 2001 to acknowledge the challenge of living singly in today’s world by offering topics and events that address the following five values: the spiritual, intellectual, practical, social and charitable. The SFCS schedule is organized by the SFCS Planning Committee and our members. Maria Giura, Ph.D., Founder or email INFO@SGSPSI.ORG or contact Mary (718) 815-7255.