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Holy Eucharist
Sunday services are 8 a.m. & 10:15
a.m. at
616 Stockell Drive, Eureka, MO.
Office: 210 S. Central Avenue, Eureka,
MO 63025
Phone: 636-938-3733
Website: www.StFrancisEureka.com
Vicar
The Rev. Sally S. Weaver
Phone Numbers:
Cell: 314-651-3836
Home: 636-938-7773
Deacon
The Rev. Rebecca Barger
Phone Numbers:
Home: 636-778-0799Cell: 713-515-5676
Bishop’s Committee: DonnaBernert, Sr. Warden, Bob Champlin,
Jr. Warden; Sally Hader; SylviaAhmad; Jack Lauless; Michael Booker;
Rich Mayfield; Sue Schmidt; KevinBroom; Kathleen McDonald, clerk;
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer
Convention Delegates:
Suzanne Jones; Kevin Selle
Alternate: Linda Doolittle
Annual MeetingAn Annual Meeting is held each year at
the end of January at which new
Bishop’s Committee and Convention
Delegates are elected.
St. Francis’ Episcopal Church is a mis-
sion of the Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri.
The Chalice is the newsletter of St.
Francis’ Episcopal Church, Eureka, andis published at least 10 times per year.
Submissions for The Chalice are
due approximately the 20th of each
month and may be
e-mailed to the Office at
The Chalice
St. Francis’ Episcopal Church
Eureka MO
Pastor’s Corner Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the
heavens; praise him in the heights…
Praise him, heaven of heavens, and youwaters above the heavens. -- Psalm 148,
(verses 1, 4) – 5th Sunday of Easter
Writer and theologian Diana Butler Bass says that
the question, “Where is God?” is what drove her to re-
search and write her latest book, Grounded . Bass cor-
rectly notes that the writers of the Bible had the idea of a
3-tiered universe: heaven, earth, below the earth. As thePsalm cited above shows, ancient near Eastern people be-
lieved that above the dome of the sky there were waters.
We 21st-century people know better. We know that
the universe is incredibly vast. To the ancients, God was
in the heavens above. But we know that it doesn’t make
sense to think of God as “above” and hell as “below.”
Hence, Bass asks the question, “Where is God?”
Perhaps the better question is, “Where is God
NOT?” That one is simple to answer: There is no place
where God is not. God is everywhere. And, that being
the case, everything we see and know and feel is under
the care of God. There is no secular world, as my bumper
sticker says. Everything is potentially sacred, holy. Be-
cause everything is under the eye of God.
So let us praise God this Eastertide, rejoicing in allthat our Almighty God has made. Alleluia!
Pastor Sally Weaver†
A p r i l 2 0 1 6
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Contacting Pastor Sally
If you call or e-mail Pastor Sally and she
doesn’t respond, please let her know.
The best number to call
is her cell phone:
314-651-3836.
Remember that there’s a
middle initial, “S”, in
her e-mail address:
She wants to respond quickly, so please
let her know if that’s not occurring.
The Vicar’s Calendar is
On-line
Pastor Sally’s calendar is on our website,
www.stfranciseureka.com. Select
“Calendar,” then “Vicar’s Calendar.” It’s
the only calendar Pastor Sally uses, so it is
complete and up-to-date.
Table of Contents
Have we missed an
important date for you or
your family?
Jot a note and put in the
collection plate. We want to
help celebrate everyone’s
accomplishments.
Adult Forum Calendar 4
ASA Statistics 18
Birthdays & Anniversaries 10Bishop’s Committee Minutes 13
Book Group 17
Calendar 34
Clergy Conference Dates 6
Contacting Pastor Sally 2
Crafters’ Calendar 17
Crafters’ Outing 16
Diocesan Leadership Pictures 25
Earthy Soul 9
Easter Egg Hunt 31
Easter Brunch 32
E-cycle Day 15
Eureka New Year’s Eve 2.0 29
“Faith Under Construction” 14
Financial Update 12
Floor Plan Final 23
From the Deacon 3
Invitational Ministry 23
Kids’ Space 7
Pastor’s Corner 1
Planning Calendar 27
Prayer for St. Francis’ 18
Prayer list 11Property Update 21
Recipe of the Month 19
Red Wagon 10
Rides for Roger 6
St. Francis’ in Depth 18
St. Francis’ Ministries 20
Upcoming Events 5
Worship Leaders 33Youth Sunday 6
Youth Group Schedule 32
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From the Deacon
INTO THE DARKNESS
Deacon Rebecca On Saturday, March 19, Phil and I took part
in Earth Hour. It’s an annual one-hour event inwhich people voluntarily turn off their non-essential household lights in an effort to promote
positive environmental actions. We had partici- pated in the past, so we knew what to expect. Ienjoyed digging out my “non-electrical” devices(i.e. candles, oil lamps) and using them for this
event.
This year felt different for me, though. The darkness seemed heavier and thedimly lit room did not offer its familiar coziness. This feeling drew my thoughts tothe darkness itself. Without sufficient lighting, my mind was free to drift off to a
place of silent stillness and sadness. It reminded me of my grief and recent loss.Darkness.
With Good Friday approaching, I was thinking of the darkness of the tomb inwhich Jesus was to be laid. Before we can celebrate the good news of Jesus’ resur-
rection, we have to pass through the silence and darkness of the Good Friday tomb.We know that Easter morning will come in the same sense as when we experiencethe intensity of a severe storm. We know the crack of thunder, the flashes of light-ning, and the dark clouds won’t last forever and that calm will be restored as the
storm continues to move away from us. We just have to ride it out.
In John 14:23, Jesus says: “Those who love me will keep my word, and my
Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”
What I hear deep in this verse is the assurance that no matter what happens inlife, God will not abandon us. Even when we are left feeling numbed by life’s
events and tragedies, and we are passing through a daunting darkness, Jesus prom-ises to be with us. We don’t want to travel through those shadowy and scary places,
but sometimes we aren’t given choices as to which path we have to walk. We have
to keep moving forward along the poorly lit pathway until the time has past. Thenwe can finally switch on the lights and hopefully we will see that we weren’t travel-
ing alone after all.
Deacon’s vacation
Deacon Rebecca will be on vacation from Wednesday, April 6, through Monday,April 11, 2016.
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Adult Forums are held on Sundays from 11:55 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The complete
Adult Forum calendar is on our website at www.stfrancisereka.com — select
“Christian Education”, “Adults”.
Adult Forums April
April 3 Translations of the Bible
April 10 Sustainable agriculture
April 17 Vicar's Forum
April 24 What's the Diocese for?
May 1 Commitment Sunday
May 8 Moms in the Bible
May 15 Our dreams for the next chapter
May 22 Deaconess Anne House
May 29 New Testament Archeology
Adult Forum Schedule
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Upcoming Events
April 1: Women’s Group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Judy Cody’s home
April 2: Eureka’s New Year’s Eve 2.0, 4-10 p.m.
April 14: Book Group meets at 6:30 p.m., Parish House
April 17: Youth Sunday
April 27: Crafter outing, all invited, Pere Marquette Park
April 29-30: ECW Retreat, Pallottine Retreat Center in
Florissant
April 30: Metro IV meeting, 10 a.m. at St. Timothy’s
Youth Sunday – April 17On Sunday, April 17, our children will lead us in worship at 10:15 a.m.
They will serve as lectors, intercessors, acolyte, co-usher, and torchbearers. They
will also “perform” the Gospel as the sermon. We will hear the prayers they have
written as the Prayers of the People.
Please plan on attending this service, showing our support for our children
serving in these leadership roles.
Women’s Group Takes in a Movie!
Quick! Put it on your Calendar!
The St. Francis’ Women’s Group meets Tues-
day, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Judy
Cody. All adult women and their friends are in-
vited to join the party. If you would like to bring
a snack or drink to share, please do. If you
come empty-handed, that’s fine, too.
A very relaxed evening…..Need more informa-
tion? Call Judy Cody.
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Clergy Conference Dates 2016September 27-29, 2016: Clergy Conference at Toddhall Retreat Center
December 1, 2016: Clergy Day at St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Rides for Roger Shaw
The following is the schedule for rides to and from the 10:15 a.m. worship on Sun-
days.
April 3 - Rich Mayfield
April 17 - Sue Schmidt
May 1 - Donna Bernert
May 15 - Kevin Broom for pickup and Cheryl Foster for dropoff
June 5 - Sylvia Ahmad
June 19 - Sylvia Ahmad
Prayer for Capital Campaign
“Faith Under Construction”
St. Francis’ Episcopal Church Loving and gracious God, we praise you for the blessings that we have received inour personal lives and as members of St. Francis’ Church. Lord God, we have re-
mained faithful to your call to ministry and by your grace, we now have the propertyon which to erect a building where we can continue in the work and ministry youhave set before us. We ask your continued presence to be ever with us as we embarkon our capital campaign, Faith Under Construction. Be our guide and light as wediscern how we can best support and participate in this campaign. To make ourdream of our own building a reality, we place our trust in you to be our steadfast
companion and guide.In your Holy name we pray. AMEN.
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Submitted by Kathy Regnier
FROM THE KIDS’ SPACE
Throughout Lent, we talked about the importance of forgiveness. The children madetags to show example of forgiveness in their lives and then they wove them all to-
gether.
For Easter, we made “stained-glass crosses” to celebrate!
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Earthy Soul by Kathleen McDonald
Hyper-Pollinated Hyacinths
Those of us who walked in
early to St. Francis’ sanctuary on
Holy Saturday for the Easter
Vigil were overwhelmed by beau-
tiful displays of flowers assem-
bled and arranged by the talented
members of the Altar Guild. We
were amazed by the beauty of the
flowers, by their depth of colors,
their artistic placement in just the
right light and by the way they were set to call attention to the altar, the lectern and
the music area. Awesome!!
We were also overwhelmed by the allergens in the air. Those flowers were so
fresh, so vibrantly alive that their pollen was popping out! It took me a few mo-
ments of itchy eyes and light coughing to realize that church flowers the way we do
them make a wonderful metaphor for the members and the mission of St. Francis.
Not that each of us is all that pretty and vibrant. Not that we’re allergic to oneanother. Here’s what I mean.
The Easter flowers in the picture at the top of this article are very nice. Pro-
fessionally done, they include all the Easter/spring regulars and a few I don’t recog-
nize. These would be lovely in any church and are probably what we would have at
St. Francis’ if that’s how we were spending our (limited) budget these days. The key
phrase here is in any church. The flowers in the top picture will stay in the church
for a week, have their water changed, and probably last through the next Sunday in
Eastertide. All of their loveliness will stay in the church building.St. Francis’ flowers were donated one plant at a time by members of the con-
gregation. Altar Guild shopped for the best price on the best plants, and they artfully
arranged them. The plants offered silent worship to their creator, and added joy to
our own worship. Then, after three services with incense and asperging, one Easter-
Egg hunt, one Easter feast featuring more flowers, the members of the congregation
took the flowers home to plant in their own gardens or to share with friends.
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(Continued from page 9)
And isn’t that a metaphor for what we do every week? We come together to
worship God. We gather around the Word, the Table and the music, sharing the
prayers and actions that offer our love to God and we share God’s love with one an-other. But at the end of the service, the coffee, the Adult Forum, we take ourselves
home. We re-root ourselves with the power of love we have just shared, and then we
share that love with our families, neighbors, and colleagues.
Isn’t that how we’re helping
to build the Kingdom of God?
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April Birthdays
& Anniversaries
Nicholas Selle April 8
John Schmidt April 10
Cole Freund April 21
Jerry Smith April 27
Barb & Nick Sacco April 29
Red Wagon
"Thousands of needy Missouri
families receiving temporary state
assistance are also expected to losethose benefits due to shorter wel-
fare time limits adopted last year
by the Legislature."
Read more at http://
www.missourinet.com/2016/03/24/
nearly-30000-missourians-could-
lose-food-stamps-april-1/
Please remember the
food pantry when you
shop: peanut butter,
jelly, canned meats,
canned pasta meals,
individual packs of fruits, apple-
sauce, puddings, instant oatmeal
packs, dry cereals.
Also, always needed
items — paper and
sanitary products,
soaps, dental items,
etc.
For This Time in Our
Common Life
“Let us pray knowing that every-thing depends on God our Father,
but let us also work together as if
everything depends on us.”
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“Preparing for Sunday”
The homepage of our website,
www.StFrancisEureka.com, now contains the
icon shown here. Click-ing on this icon brings up
the Bible readings for the
upcoming Sunday. Not
only can you read the
Scriptures appointed,
there’s a brief explana-
tion of each passage.
This is a good and easy way to prepare for
what you’ll hear at Sunday morning worship.
St. Francis’ Spiritual Offerings
during the Week
Mondays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the
parish house (210 S. Central) we gather for
prayer. We pray for the people of St. Fran-
cis’, those who haven’t joined us yet, those
on our prayer list, the needs of our commu-
nity, and the world. We close each session
at 6:05-6:15 p.m. with New Zealand NightPrayer.
Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Parish House
(210 S. Central) we study the Bible readings
appointed for the upcoming Sunday.
Please join us for this meeting whenever you
can, whether weekly or once in a while. All
are welcome.
The Barger
Family
Parishioners
Nick Parishioner
Tom & John Sons of Paddy Wrob
Billie Jerry Smith’s mother
Horst Brigitte Jung’s brother
Roberta Carly Champlin’s sister
Gwen & Rhonda Rosie & Ernie’s daughters-in-
law
Joe Son of Donna & Joe Bernert
Carol Daughter of John & Sue
Schmidt
Juanita Friend of St. Francis’
Tim Friend of St. Francis’
Neal & Tom Friends of Pastor Sally & Tony
The Lewis
family
Friends of the Sebourns
Kayla Granddaughter of Annie
Rayman
Leah Friend of Sylvia Ahmad
Johanna Jack Lauless’ mother
Lynn Cheryl Foster’s dad
Mark Anne Booker’s father
Darla Paul Becker’s wife
Prayer List
May Calendar &
Worship Schedule
The deadline for the May newsletter, calen-
dar & worship schedule is April 21. Items
not received by that date may not make the
publication. If you have items for any of
these publications, please send or e-mail to
Barbi Click in the parish office
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Financial Update — February 2016
Actual for
Feb 2016
Budgeted for
Feb
YTD 2016
Actual
YTD 2016
Budget
Total Income $ 11,812 $ 11,275 58,950 $ 22,550
Total Expenses 10,720 11,461 24,691 22,722
Difference $ 1,093 $ (186) $ 34,260 $ (172)
Checking Account — Rockwood Bank $ 20,459.67Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust 12,653.77
Custodial account held by the Diocese 24,307.04
St. Francis Building Account 47,484.75
Vicar’s Discretionary Account 336.86
Land Costs — 602 Brewster 35,686.99
Total $ 140,929.08
If you have further questions, talk to the Vicar. Pastor Sally values input and
is happy to have a conversation at any time about St. Francis’.
COMMENTARY:
Nothing exceptional to notice this month, but please in the line items of the treas-urer’s report that not paying the parish house rent during its post-flood renovationwas mostly offset in the additional amount paid for the extended use of the Masonic
Lodge.
OTHER MATTERS FOR THE COMMITTEE:
None at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer
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Bishop’s Committee Minutes, St. Francis’ Eureka March 20, 2016
Members present: Sylvia Ahmad, Donna Bernert, Michael Booker, KevinBroom, Bob Champlin, Sally Hader, Rich Mayfield, Kathleen McDonald, Sue
Schmidt, Pastor Sally Weaver, Deacon Rebecca Barger, Treasurer Suzanne Jones
Opening business The meeting opened with prayer offered by Michael Booker at
12:35.
Sharing of joys and concerns
Approval of Feb 27 minutes – Bishop’s Committee retreat business meeting.These minutes were not sent in time for members to read them thoroughly.
They have been sent and can be commented on and approved at our nextmeeting along with the minutes of the March 20th meeting. The Clerk
apologized for technical difficulties.
Treasurer’s report The treasurer’s report had been sent electronically earlierin the week. Suzanne explained the transfer of funds from one line to another andcontinued spending of administrative costs, both of which are needed to deal with
flood.
Approval of February financial results Motion to accept, Michael Booker, Sec-
onded by Kevin Broom, Approved by ALL
Vicar’s report
Holy Week worship Thursday night, Friday noon and evening, Saturday
Action items from retreat about signs for Rockwood Arbor Drive (AKA 602Brewster) – Marketing has taken on this project. Annette has designed a
banner that will be ready for Eureka’s Cinco De Mayo pet parade and pet
blessings on Saturday May 7th.
Court case against man who stole property at the Lodge. Pastor Sally has heard
from the prosecuting attorney on this case. Sally may be subpoenaed to tes-tify in this matter. She has already provided the prosecutor with a list of non
-recovered items. Sally will be notified as the case moves on.
Update on 210 S. Central Ave. Building now is completely finished from floodrepair. It looks great! New furniture donated by Sylvia Ahmad from the es-tate of Bashir Ahmad. We are still having electronic problems, but Sallyhas made a few interim moves before we can get more compatible systemhook-ups. Door locks will be installed shortly on interior doors.
“Faith under Construction” Communication phase begins April 3rd which will in-
clude testimonies from various parish members. New brochures and
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“Faith under Construction” The campaign to fund St. Francis’ church building, “Faith under Construc-
tion,” is underway. During Sunday worship in April you’ll hear from parishioners
about why they are committed to sacrificial giving to the building fund.Also this month you’ll receive a brochure and a letter with a Commitment
Card. Please prayerfully consider your 3-year commitment to building a church
home for St. Francis’. You’ll receive an invitation to a brunch following 10:15
a.m. worship on Sunday, May 1. During that service we’ll turn in our Commit-
ment Cards and celebrate with good food and fellowship.
The Diocese is funding the difference between what we raise through “Faith
under Construction” and the cost of the building. God has blessed us more bounti-
fully than we could have imagined. Let’s pass on those blessings by raising as
much money as we possibly can through “Faith under Construction.”
EurekaChamber of
Commerce
Cinco de MayoPet Parade
Saturday, May 7th,1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
St. Francis’ loves to party with our neighbors, especially when it involves our pets and warm weather. Eureka’s annual Pet Parade will surely be more fun in May
than it ever was in February or March! If you want to enter your pet in the parade,
you can pre-register ($5 per pet) by calling the Eureka Chamber of Commerce at
636-938-6062. Or you can register the morning of the parade.
This year’s Pet Parade and celebration will include Pet Blessings by our own
pet-loving Pastor, and free St. Francis’ medals to give away to neighbors and pets.
With or without your pet, join us on May 7th for fun with Fido and Fluffy. If
you can, please wear your St. Francis’ t-shirt or jacket.
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Pere Marquette State Park and LodgeFresh Air, Fun, Food, Fellowship
Save the date! Any adult St. Francis’ members, family and friends are in-
vited to join the group of those traveling by carpool and caravan to Pere Marquette
State Park on Wednesday, April 27th.
This is a perfect outing for nature lovers, as we can appreciate creation by
taking moderate walking trails or by sipping beverages on the deck overlooking the
riverfront. Either of these activities will work up an appetite for lunch at Pere Mar-
quette.
We’ll meet at the Parish House parking lot at 10 a.m. and leave from there.
Want more information? A bit more enticement? See Sue Schmidt or Donna
Bernert.
Note: There will be no regular meeting of the Wednesday Crafternooners on that
day.
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Crafters’ Outings Calendar 2016
April 27: Pere Marquette Park--drive up the River Road, walk in the Park,
lunch in the Lodge
May 25: MO Botanical Gardens and lunch on the terrace
June 29: St Louis City Library Tour, Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour, lunch in
the Biergarten
July 27: Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Tour and lunch at Ikea
August 31: Movie TBD and lunch
September 28: Kimmswick and lunch at The Blue Owl
October 26: Christ Church Cathedral, New Cathedral, Old Cathedral, lunch at
Llewellyns Pub in the Central West End.
November 30: Old St. Charles and lunch (Christmas shops and Lewis andClark Discovery Center)
These activities are open to anyone who would like to join us--friends, spouses,
any adult who would enjoy it.
Book Group — The Secret Chord Save the Date, Find the book! Thursday, April 14th,6:30 p.m.amazon.com or St. Louis County Library www.slcl.org
Incest? Treachery and murder? Marriages for love and
political alliance? This is the original Game of Thrones. . .Each
of the members of David’s court comes into sharp relief.” The
Miami Herald
This is a FASCINATING book by a Pulitzer prize win-
ning author. Although we know large parts of King David’s
story from the Bible, this book makes a human out of David
and lets us know him in his era and think about our own.
For personal recommendations, check with Sue Schmidt, Becky Hall, Arlene
Underwood, Pastor Sally, Kathleen McDonald. (note, Sue Schmidt has a copy she
can loan.)
http://amazon.com/http://www.slcl.org/http://www.slcl.org/http://amazon.com/
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Prayer for St. Francis’ We pray for the witness, renewal, and growth of our parish family. Living
God, infuse us with your love. Enable us to proclaim the good news of Jesus
Christ to all whom we meet through our actions, our thoughts, our
words. Make St. Francis' Church a place of invitation and welcome, a safe
harbor and a beacon of the light of Christ. Amen.
St. Francis’ In-Depth
If you would like more details about St. Francis’ finances, the Bishop’s Committee
meetings, and the Vicar’s activities, please see the bulletin board in the lower level
of the Lodge. There you will find two month’s worth of:
Bishop’s Committee meeting minutes
Monthly financial reports Treasurer’s commentary
Vicar’s activity reports
Sunday Worship
Attendance Statistics
2015 2016 4 Lent 49 70
5 Lent 62 53
Palm Sunday 68 55
Easter Sunday 129 125
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Recipe of the Month
Ingredients:
12 ounces fettuccine (3/4 box)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
kosher salt and pepper
2 pounds garden peas in their pods (2 cups shelled)
6 scallions, trimmed and chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, return the pasta to
the pot, and toss with 4 tablespoons of the oil.
2. While the pasta cooks, place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water,and bring to a simmer. Add 1 tablespoon salt and cook until tender, about 12 min-
utes.
3. Meanwhile, shell the peas. When the potatoes have 2 minutes left to cook, add
the peas to the pot. Finish cooking, drain, and transfer to pasta pot.
4. Stir in the scallions, ¼ cup Parmesan, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, ¾ teaspoon
salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
5. .Divide among bowls and top with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan.
Sweet Pea and Potato Pasta
Palm Sunday March 20, 2016
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St. Francis’ Ministries: In the parish
In the world
In the Diocese
The Task Force for the Hungry
One of the advantages of being part of a
diocese is that people across the areas who
have similar interests in mission can work to-
gether, sharing ideas, pooling resources, work-
ing together as the body of Christ within East-
ern Missouri. The Task Force for the Hungry
is a group within our diocese who works in ex-
actly that way, and St. Francis’ is a part of that group.
The Diocesan Task Force for the Hungry is growing in several areas that
work to minister to the hungry:
* speak and act on behalf of hungry people,
* fund food ministries,* raise awareness about hunger and poverty issues,
* serve as a resource to food ministries within the Diocese of Missouri.
The food pantries and projects they support operate on a shoestring, but are
on the front lines in fighting hunger and homelessness. Their work is to support
these groups by providing money that helps keep them viable.
It is exciting to know how many parishes and missions in our diocese have
the same passion as we do for hunger ministry. Many have or participate in a food
pantry program as we do. Several other parishes also have gardens where they
grow food for the hungry. Some participate actively in the annual Eden Seminary
walk to end hunger. If you would like to
know more about the work of the Task Force
for the Hungry, check out their web page or
talk to Barbi Click or Kathleen McDonald.
Working together, we can do more to
eradicate hunger and to feed the hungry than
we can do alone.
by Kathleen McDonald
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602 Brewster Rd.: Property Update
The Executive Committee – Senior Warden Donna Bernert, Junior Warden
Bob Champlin, Treasurer Suzanne Jones, Deacon Rebecca Barger, and Pastor Sally
– meets with Bishop Smith on Thursday, March 31 to discuss the baptismal font.
On Thursday, April 7, Pastor Sally presents the layout and exterior elevations
of the building to the Committee on Church Architecture and Allied Arts. This com-
mittee, chaired by Bishop Smith, approves the building design.
The Building Committees and Task Forces intend to complete Church Devel-
opment Services’ “Materials and Finishes Selection Sheet” by April 10. On Sunday,
April 10 at 9:15 a.m. at the Lodge the committees will discuss their recommenda-
tions. All are welcome to attend the “building update” meetings on Sunday morn-
ings -- normally from 9:30-10 a.m. -- in the basement of the Lodge.
Following is a list of the committees and task forces involved in completing
the “Materials and Finishes Selection Sheet.” If you’re interested in being on one of
these, please let the Chair know.
Construction Committee
Areas of concernMaterials, systems, roof, insulation, HVAC, security sound, exterior finish, ceilingheight, fire suppression
MembersRich Mayfield, Chair Joe Bernert Michael BookerBrigitte Jung Nick Sacco Tony Weaver
Interior Committee
Areas of concernFixtures, furniture, equipment, carpeting, paint, tile, decorations
MembersPaddy Wrob, Chair Elaine Booker Kevin BroomCarly Champlin Becky Hall
Exterior Committee
Areas of concernLandscaping, garden, outdoor signs, outside lights, fencing
MembersDonna Bernert, Chair Judy Cody Jack Lauless (signs only)Kathleen McDonald John Schmidt
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Sanctuary Task Force
Areas of concernThe worship space – décor; sacristy; placement of baptismal pool, altar, seating,
choir, and musical instruments
MembersPastor Sally, Chair Deacon Rebecca Barger Cheryl Foster
Kevin Selle Jerry Smith Max Starbuck
Daycare/Preschool Committee
Areas of concernThe children’s wing – outdoor fencing and play area; furniture, flooring, lighting,
equipment, etc.MembersSue Schmidt, Chair Kathy Regnier LindaDoolittle
Kitchen Committee
Areas of concernThe kitchen – equipment, placement, pantry, flooring, cabinets, counter tops, etc.
MembersSylvia Ahmad, Chair Sally Hader
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The floor plan for the children’s wing is final!
2016 Invitational Ministry Announcement
St. Francis’ invitational ministry is slated to resume beginning in May. This
important ministry is directed toward parish growth and viability. Our areas of fo-cus will be neighboring subdivisions. Parishioners involved in this ministry will
go out in pairs inviting folks to worship with us. We will be making these visitsSaturday mornings between 9:30 and 11:30 during the summer and early fallmonths, weather permitting. With the current schedule of individuals, commitmentto this ministry is one Saturday morning every three or four weeks. Please see Pas-tor Sally or Deacon Rebecca if you are interested in this ministry opportunity.
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commitment cards are in the planning stage by the Marketing Committee. Theywill be finished and distributed in plenty of time for the celebration brunch,
May 1st.
Property update
Construction committee – Rich Mayfield
Conversation with Glen T. on Mar 16. Rich explained that we had aconversation with Glen and his engineer, via conference call,with Rich, Tony Weaver and Bob Champlin. Nothing concrete toreport yet. This week Rich will speak with John Boggs, Eureka’s
City Building Commissioner to discuss the construction of theroad, electric lines and plumbing with the goal that we protect as
many of our trees as possible.
Paddy Wrob – Interior
Donna Bernert – Exterior
Task forces
Sanctuary – Pastor Sally
Preschool – Sue Schmidt
Kitchen – Sylvia Ahmad
Glen’s visit on March 23 Finishes and Materials checklist for committees
will be sent to committee members to work on. Due by April 10th.
Reactions/responses to baptismal pool? Bob, Donna, Rebecca, Pastor Sally.March 31st, 11:00 meet with Bishop. We will express gratitude. Concerns to
be addressed. We might invite the Bishop to meet with the congregation toexplain in greater depth his plans and desires for this space.
Closing business
Temperature check
Closing prayer
Next meeting: Sunday, April 17
Kathleen McDonald, Clerk
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Diocesan Leadership Conference — March 5, 2016
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Planning Calendar April
April
Tutoring weekly ministry
Apr 2 – Flooded businesses’ party, New Year’s Eve 2.0 on Central Ave. from 6-10 p.m.
Apr 3 – Communication phase of “Faith under Construction” begins
Apr 6 through 11 – Deacon’s vacation
April 7 – Church Architecture Committee meeting - Vicar
Apr 14 – Book Group
Apr 17 – Youth Sunday
Apr 17 – Vicar’s Forum
Apr 27 – Parish-wide outing by Crafters – Pere Marquette State Park
Apr 30 – Metro IV delegation meeting @ St. Timothy’s
Adopt-a-Highway – date TBA
May
Invitational ministry resumes
Growing Green community garden
May 1 – Commitment Sunday, “Faith under Construction”
May 7 – Cinco de Mayo Eureka Celebration
May 15 – Pentecost
May 15 – “Our Dreams” at Adult Forum
May 16 through 19 – Vicar’s vacation
May 18 – Tutoring weekly ministry breaks for the summer May 20 – Concerts on Central
May 25 – Parish-wide outing by Crafters – MO Botanical Gardens
May 28 – Flyer blitz for Mass in the Grass
May 29 – Memorial Day honored
May 29 – Trinity CWE hot lunch ministry
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Easter Sunday Egg Hunt
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Easter Sunday Brunch
Youth Group Schedule of Events Here’s what is planned by our Youth Group. All middle- and high-schoolers andtheir friends are always welcome at every gathering.
Wed., April 20 - 7 p.m. -- game night at Pastor Sally's, 2575 Sunrise Dr.
Wed., May 18 - 7 p.m. -- movie night at Pastor Sally's, 2575 Sunrise Dr.
Sat., Jun 18 -- Endangered Wolf Center. We'll invite all of St. Francis' to join usfor a wolf howl. It's in the evening; exact time to be determined.
Wed., July 20 -- Laser tag at The Edge in Belleville, IL in the evening
Sat., Aug 13 -- We'll invite St. Francis' to join us at the Museum of Transportationon Barrett Station Rd. Time to be determined.
Wed., Sep 7 -- we'll cook dinner at the Ronald McDonald House for the families
staying there while their children are in the hospital.
Wed., Oct 19 -- 7 p.m. at Pastor Sally's, 2575 Sunrise Dr.
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April 2016 WORSHIP LEADERS SCHEDULE
Ministry APRIL 3 APRIL 10 APRIL 17 APRIL 24
Lectors Kathleen
O’Reilly
Kevin Selle
Paddy Wrob
Kevin Selle
Tim B.
Katie J.
Barb Sacco
Kathleen
McDonald
Intercessors Kathleen
O’Reilly
Kevin Selle
Sue Schmidt
Michael Booker
Paddy Wrob
Kevin Selle
Barb Sacco
Kathleen
McDonald
Chalice Suzanne Jones Michael Booker Kathleen
McDonald
Kevin Selle
Acolyte Rich Mayfield Katy J. Amanda B-M Kevin Selle
Torchbearers Annette CarrJack Lauless
Sue SchmidtJohn Schmidt
Lydia B-MJonah B-M
ArleneUnderwood
Barb Sacco
Altar
Guild
Brigitte Jung
Sue Schmidt
Brigitte Jung
Jerry Smith
Linda Doolittle
Kathleen O’Reilly
Linda Doolittle
Sue Schmidt
Greeters Sue Schmidt
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
Annette Carr
Usher John Schmidt Bob Champlin Rich Mayfield
Rocco R.
Michael Booker
Tellers Suzanne Jones
Rich Mayfield
Bob Smith
Bob Champlin
Arlene
Underwood
Suzanne Jones
Rich Mayfield
Bob Smith
Eucharistic
Visitor
Paddy Wrob Kevin Selle Sally Hader Kathleen
McDonald
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April 2016 @ St. Francis’
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
9 am Staff
Meeting
10 am
Bible Study
2
4 pm New
Year’s Eve
2.0 Down-
town
Eureka
3
8 am HE
9 am Choir Practice
9:30 am Property
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult Forum
4
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group
6:30 pm
Worship
& Music
5
6 pm
Women’s
Group at
JudyCody’s
6
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tutoring @ Lodge
7
6:30 pm
Sanctuary
Task
Force
Meeting
8
10 am
Bible Study
9
10
8 am HE
9 am Choir Practice
9:30 Property
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult Forum
11
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group
12 13
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tutoring @ Lodge
14
6:30
Book
Group
15
10 am
Bible Study
16
17 Youth Sunday
8 am HE
9 am Choir Practice
9:30 am Property
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult Forum
12:45 pm Bishop’s
Committee
18
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group
19
6 pm
Communi-
cation &
Marketing
20
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge
7 pm Youth
Group
21 22
10 am
Bible Study
23
24
8 am HE
9 am Choir Practice
9:30 am Property
10:15 am HE11 55 Ad lt F
25
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group
26 27
10 am
Crafters’ Outing
to Pere Marquette
6:30 pmTutoring @
28 29
10 am
Bible Study
30
10 am
Metro IV at
St. Tim’s
Deacon Rebecca on Vacation
Deacon Rebecca on Vacation