The Chalice - St. Francis` Episcopal Church

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: 636-778-0799
Cell:
713-515-5676
Bishop’s Committee: Kevin Broom,
Sr. Warden, Sue Schmidt, Jr. Warden;
Donna Bernert; Jackie Selle; Dan Card;
Sally Hader; Joe O’Reilly; Sylvia
Ahmad; Jim Eckhardt; Jim Bowlin
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer
Convention Delegates:
Rich Mayfield, Arlene Underwood
Alternate: Linda Doolittle
Annual Meeting
An 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 mission of the Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri.
The Chalice is the newsletter of St.
Francis’ Episcopal Church, Eureka, and
is 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
[email protected].
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St. Francis’ Episcopal Church
Eureka MO
May 2015
Pastor’s Corner
Beloved, let us love one another, because
love is from God; everyone who loves is
born of God and knows God. – 1 John 4:7
(5th Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2015)
There are 2 parts to every accomplishment: task and
relationships. There is what we do, which is the task; and
there’s how we do it, which is the way we treat the people
involved in accomplishing the task. As Christians, we are
as concerned with how something is accomplished as we
are with what is accomplished. Because, as Christians,
relationships – how we treat one another – are of utmost
importance.
It’s easy for most of us (certainly for me) to become so
focused on completing our “to do” list, we don’t pay attention to how we’re treating the people who are helping
us check things off that list. Jesus asks us to treat one another as he treats us – with love.
This is going to become increasingly important to remember as we proceed with procuring property and erecting a building for St. Francis’. Creating our own space is
exciting and bold and new. That much change inevitably
causes anxiety, fear, and anger. Those feelings are normal
and to be expected. We need to allow ourselves to feel
and express whatever we’re experiencing as we progress
through this process. We can do this because we know
that St. Francis’ is a safe place to be ourselves, and we
will love one another as we journey together. Building is
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Table of Contents
Adopt-a-Highway pictures
Adult Forum Calendar
25
3
ASA Statistics
16
Birthdays & Anniversaries
10
Bishop’s Committee Minutes
Building Space Needs I
Building Space Needs II
Calendar
24
21
27
30
Clergy Days Off
Concerts on Central
Contacting Pastor Sally
20
Financial Update
13
Food Pantry Needs
10
From the Deacon
7
Greeters for Worship
5
Heifer Thank You
22
International Institute STL
15
Invitational Ministry Update
5
Kid’s Korner
8
Mass in the Grass
Mothers’ Day
Pastor’s Corner
Pastor Sally’s Vacation/Conf Dates
Prayer for St. Francis’ & Prayer List
Preparing for Sunday
Property Update
28
4
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.
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:
12
1
15
13/11
11
3
Province V Meeting
18
Recipe of the Month
23
School with Dignity
St. Francis’ BC Retreat Info
26
4
St. Francis’ in Depth
13
The Season of Pentecost
17
Treasurer’s Commentary
17
Upcoming Events
4
Vicar’s Calendar
2
Worship Participants
Pastor Sally’s calendar is on our website,
9
9
2
Easter Basket
Mardi Growl pictures
The Vicar’s Calendar is
On-line
28
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.
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Adult Forum Schedule
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/Formation”, “Adults”.
Adult Forums May & June
May 3
Unbinding the Gospel - Part 3
May 10
Unbinding the Gospel - Part 4
May 17
Mass in the Grass at Drewel Park
May 24
Unbinding the Gospel - Part 5
May 31
Unbinding the Gospel - Part 6
Jun 7
What's Our Target? Who's Our Market?
Jun 14
Pre-General Convention Scoop
Jun 21
Who We're in Communion With
Jun 28
Vicar's Forum
Property Update
We have land under contract
On May 1 we received the signed contract on the 2.66 acres at 602 Brewster Rd.
in Eureka. We have several actions to take before closing — a site survey, rezoning,
title search, etc. But we expect to close on this property in 90-120 days.
We are on our way!
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Upcoming Events
May 5: Women’s Group Meeting
The Women’s Group is planning a get together at the home of Sylvia Ahmad on
Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m.
May 2: Men’s Group Meeting
The Men’s Group will meet at O’Dell’s at the corner of Dreyer & S. Central in
Eureka at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.
May 9: Flyer Blitz
We’re inviting neighbors to our May 17 “Mass in the Grass” by hanging flyers on
doorknobs. We’ll meet at the parish house (210 S. Central) at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday,
May 9. We’ll deliver flyers to a couple of nearby neighborhoods. Depending upon
the number of people helping, this should take just over an hour.
May 13: Tutoring Ends for the Summer
May 15: Concerts on Central begins
Please see the article on page 9.
May 17: Mass in the Grass
Please see the article below.
Mass in the Grass – May 17
Sunday, May 17 we’ll worship at Drewel Park in Eureka at 10:15 a.m. (There’s a
link to a map on the homepage, www.stfranciseureka.com.) Please bring a dish to
share, a cooler for your drinks, and a folding chair. We’ll furnish burgers, hot dogs,
condiments, plates, flatware, and napkins.
As well as a pavilion, Drewel Park has ball fields and a playground. After worship we will eat together and then watch the children play as we visit. This is a great
opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to see St. Francis’ in an “unchurchy” environment, at our relaxed best.
8 a.m. worship will occur at 616 Stockell Dr., the Masonic Lodge. The musician
for both services will be the Rev. Brooke Myers, who will accompany us on guitar.
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Invitational Ministry Update
Do you find meeting new people energizing? If so, invitational ministry is for
you. Saturday mornings throughout the summer we’ll once again be going door-todoor in Eureka neighborhoods, ringing doorbells and inviting people to come worship at St. Francis’.
Deacon Rebecca Barger is creating the schedule now. If you would like to be a
part of this ministry, please let her know. It’s a grace-filled experience for all those
who participate.
Greeters for Worship
When a brave soul ventures through the doors to worship at St. Francis’ for the
first time, are they welcomed? Do we make sure that they have someone to sit with?
Are they invited for coffee and conversation afterward? Does someone sit with
them then? The honest answer to these questions is, “Sometimes.” To ensure that
visitors are made to feel welcomed and included, Sue Schmidt is organizing greeters
for the 10:15 a.m. service.
The 2 greeters will greet everyone who enters, newcomer or long-timer. They’ll
make sure newcomers get a name tag and a bulletin and have someone to sit with. If
you would enjoy this ministry, please let Sue know. If you are asked to be a greeter,
please say yes. It doesn’t require a lot of time and the payoff – having visitors know
that we’re glad they’re with us – is huge.
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going to be stressful. But we have our deep love for God and one another, and our
sense of humor, to guide us through.
Ultimately, relationships are more important than tasks. People matter more than
checking items off “to do” lists. We will accomplish great things, given God as our
guide. And we will accomplish those great things with love.
Pastor Sally†
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Book Group Meets June 11
In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides
"In the late nineteenth century, people were obsessed by one of the last unmapped areas of the globe: the North Pole. No one knew what existed beyond the
fortress of ice rimming the northern oceans, although theories abounded. The foremost cartographer in the world, a German named August Petermann, believed that
warm currents sustained a verdant island at the top of the world. National glory
would fall to whoever could plant his flag upon its shores.
James Gordon Bennett, the eccentric and stupendously wealthy owner of The
New York Herald, had recently captured the world's attention by dispatching Stanley
to Africa to find Dr. Livingstone. Now he was keen to re-create that sensation on an
even more epic scale. So he funded an official U.S. naval expedition to reach the
Pole, choosing as its captain a young officer named George Washington De Long,
who had gained fame for a rescue operation off the coast of Greenland. De Long led
a team of 32 men deep into uncharted Arctic waters, carrying the aspirations of a
young country burning to become a world power. On July 8, 1879, the
USS Jeannette set sail from San Francisco to cheering crowds in the grip of "Arctic
Fever."
The ship sailed into uncharted seas, but soon was trapped in pack ice. Two years
into the harrowing voyage, the hull was breached. Amid the rush of water and the
shrieks of breaking wooden boards, the crew abandoned the ship. Less than an hour
later, the Jeannette sank to the bottom,and the men found themselves marooned a
thousand miles north of Siberia with only the barest supplies. Thus began their long
march across the endless ice—a frozen hell in the most lonesome corner of the
world. Facing everything from snow blindness and polar bears to ferocious storms
and frosty labyrinths, the expedition battled madness and starvation as they desperately strove for survival.
With twists and turns worthy of a thriller, In The Kingdom of Ice is a spellbinding tale of heroism and determination in the most unforgiving territory on Earth".
(www.amazon.com)
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From the Deacon
The Rev. Rebecca Barger
Word
By Madeleine L’Engle
I, who live by words, am wordless when I try my words in prayer.
All language turns to silence.
Prayer will take my words and then reveal their emptiness.
The stilled voice learns to hold its peace, to listen with the heart to
silence that is joy, is adoration.
The self is shattered, all words torn apart in their strange patterned
time of contemplation that, in time, breaks time, breaks words,
breaks me, and then, in silence, leaves me healed and mended.
I leave, returned to language, for I see through words, even when
I know very little
all words are ended.
about Madeleine
I, who live by words, am wordless when I return me to the Word to
L’Engle, other than she
pray. Amen.
is an author whose faith
is guided by prayer. This little poem that she wrote crossed my path at a time when I
was musing about relationships in general and how the presence or absence of communication ultimately affects relationships. Somehow, the poem caught my attention and I read it.
My thoughts then turned toward prayer as a channel of communication with God
and the bearing that prayer has had on my relationship with God. I like to think of
prayer in terms of it being a method of sorts in which one encounters the Divine.
Author Marjorie Thompson wrote in her book, Soul Feast, that “prayer expresses
our relationship with God…this relationship parallels our relationship with other
persons. It cannot be forced, but grows best in the soil of freedom and commitment.
The health and vitality of this relationship depends on clarity and frequency of communication.” The Book of Common Prayer imparts “prayer is responding to God,
by thought and by deeds, with or without words.”
There are times when I am at a loss to find the right words in prayer, words that
express what’s on my mind or pressing heavily on my heart. Fortunately, Paul
writes in Romans 8:26 that the Holy Spirit prays within us “with sighs too deep for
words.” It is during these times that I must trust the Spirit “to do the talking for
me,” to intercede on my behalf. Then I am to wait in silence and listen with my
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KIDS’ KORNER
Our Children’s Reflections on God and the Gospel
Our Children’s Prayers of the People from Youth Sunday
We pray for the Universal Church, its members and its mission. Particularly we
pray for:
St. Francis’ Episcopal Church; God’s house; Jesus and his followers who worship; Congregations; Pastor Sally; Deacon Rebecca; Our teacher Aundrea;
The mission of spreading God’s word
We pray for the Nation and all in authority. Particularly we pray for:
Individuals with similar theology, practices, or beliefs coming together to worship and engage in community service together; Abe Lincoln; To learn about
God and Jesus; Barack Obama; The White House; Joe Biden; Mom and Dad;
Mayor Coffey; Bishop Rice; Bishop Smith
We pray for the welfare of the world. Particularly we pray for:
Homeless and poor people; Homeless animals; Orphans; The sick; Rich people;
Bizzy’s grandma; Father Schilli
We give thanks for all the blessings of this life. We’re particularly thankful for:
Family; Pets; Food; Water; Shelter; Jesus; Holidays; Animals; Gymnastics;
Clothes;
We pray for the concerns of the local community. Particularly we pray for:
George, our neighbor that keeps falling down; The elderly; George’s wife Rosie;
A cure for all cancers; Giving to the homeless; The disabled peeps; People
who are too sensitive
We pray for those who suffer and those in any trouble. Particularly we pray for:
Poor government people; Those in debt; The homeless; People who have been
affected by natural disasters; Car accident victims; Those who suffer from life
-threatening illnesses
We pray for the departed. Particularly we pray for:
Soldiers torn away from their families; Cancer patients; Car crash victims
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Upcoming Clergy days off in May
Pastor Sally will be away the following dates: May 11-14 (Monday thru Thursday).
Deacon Rebecca will be available for pastoral calls and/or emergencies on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday (May 11,12 & 13). Her contact information is home
phone: 636/778.0799 and cell phone: 713/515.5676.
Deacon Rebecca will be out on May 14, 15 & 16 (Thursday thru Saturday).
Pastor Sally will return to the office on Friday morning, May 15.
Summer is a-Comin’ in: Concerts on Central
May 15th marks the first of Eureka’s monthly street festivals and St. Francis’
will be there, front and center! In partnership with Eureka Parks and Rec, we’ll staff
two stations: a, kids’ crafts table and the free snack station with popcorn or frozen
treats. We’ll be very popular people!
This year’s partnership will make our presence known with a lot less effort. Our
team will meet at the Parish House around 6:30. We will saunter, unburdened, to
our work stations since we will not be carrying furniture, towels or buckets of water.
Parks and Rec is doing that for us as well as providing the crafts and treats! Let the
fun begin— invitational ministry is not always this easy!
This year’s set-up will require several volunteers at each station. Please let Sally
Hader know if you can help at one, two, or all four of this year’s concerts. Sally will
be at church in her choir robe and name tag. She’d love to add your name to the
party list!
Friday, May 15th
Wear your St. Francis’ shirt if you can
6:30 p.m. at the Parish House (early birds get good parking)
Stay until 9 p.m. and enjoy the fun and ministry.
—Kathleen McDonald
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May Birthdays
& Anniversary
Jack Lauless
May 7
Jim Eckhardt
May 10
Kyra Jordan
May 12
Max Starbuck
May 14
Laura Dick
May 17
Bud Goeke
May 19
Sylvia Ahmad
May 20
Abby Jones
May 20
Phil Barger
May 25
Tim Jones
May 25
Vernell Rasmussen
May 28
Jack Doerr
May 29
Gina Nessel
May 30
Skip & Patti Moreland
May 6
Bob & Arlene Underwood
May 30
Eureka Food
Pantry Needs
Because of your generosity, the
red wagon for the local Food
Pantry continues to be full-tooverflowing. Many of our
neighbors continue to need assistance getting through each month
with enough food for their families. Items that are filling and
nourishing along with fresh foods
that our abundant St. Francis’
garden can provide in the summer are primary needs.
As always, all non-perishable
foods are welcomed and distributed - from one small can to large
packages. Paper items (tissues,
TP, etc.) and toiletries (soaps,
shampoos, sanitary supplies) are
so helpful as food stamps do not
apply to these. Thank you for
your continued kindness and caring to our community.
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“Preparing for Sunday”
Prayer List
Tom & John
Sons of Paddy Wrob
John
Father of Kathleen McDonald
Jennifer
Laura
parishioner
Judy
parishioner
Nick
parishioner
Jack and Ann
parishioners
Rosie
parishioner
Roger
parishioner
Nathan
Grandson of George Vits
Terry
Brother of Kathleen O’Reilly
Billie
Mother of Jerry Smith
Lou Ann
Wife of Dan Card
Horst
Brother of Brigitte Jung
Roberta
Carly Champlin’s sister
Wilma
Ex-wife of Roger Shaw
Gwen
Rosie & Ernie’s daughter-inlaw
Amy
Daughter of Michael Weaver
Eric
Son of Laura Hoffner
Vera
Mother of Sylvia Ahmad
Joe
Son of Donna & Joe Bernert
Chelsea
George Vits’ granddaughter
Susan
Kathleen O’Reilly’s sister
Sue & Woody
Becky & Wade Hall’s friends
Peter
Cheryl Foster’s friend
Alicia
Paddy Wrob’s friend
The homepage of our website,
www.StFrancisEureka.com, now contains the
icon shown here. Clicking on this icon brings up
the Bible readings for the
upcoming Sunday. Not
only can you read the
Scriptures appointed,
there’s a brief explanation 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. Francis’, those who haven’t joined us yet, those
on our prayer list, the needs of our community, and the world. We close each session
at 6:05-6:15 p.m. with New Zealand Night
Prayer.
Thursdays at 7 p.m. and 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 these meetings whenever
you can, whether weekly or once in a while.
All are welcome.
June Calendar &
Worship Schedule
The deadline for the June newsletter, calendar & worship schedule is May 25. 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
([email protected]).
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MOTHER’S DAY: FOUNDING BY ANNA JARVIS
The official Mother’s Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of
Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother’s 1905 death,
Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother’s Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers
made for their children. After gaining financial backing from a Philadelphia department store owner named John Wanamaker, in May 1908 she organized the first official Mother’s Day celebration at a Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia. That
same day also saw thousands of people attend a Mother’s Day event at one of Wanamaker’s retail stores in Philadelphia.
Following the success of her first Mother’s Day, Jarvis—who remained unmarried and childless her whole life—resolved to see her holiday added to the national
calendar. Arguing that American holidays were biased toward male achievements,
she started a massive letter writing campaign to newspapers and prominent politicians urging the adoption of a special day honoring motherhood. By 1912 many
states, towns and churches had adopted Mother’s Day as an annual holiday, and Jarvis had established the Mother’s Day International Association to help promote
her cause. Her persistence paid off in
1914 when President Woodrow Wilson
signed a measure officially establishing
the second Sunday in May as Mother’s
Day.
Anna Jarvis had originally conceived
of Mother’s Day as a day of personal
celebration between mothers and families. Her version of the day involved
wearing a white carnation as a badge and
visiting one’s mother or attending church
services. But once Mother’s Day became a national holiday, it was not long before
florists, card companies and other merchants capitalized on its popularity.
While Jarvis had initially worked with the floral industry to help raise Mother’s
Day’s profile, by 1920 she had become disgusted with how the holiday had been
commercialized. She outwardly denounced the transformation and urged people to
stop buying Mother’s Day flowers, cards and candies. Jarvis eventually resorted to
an open campaign against Mother’s Day profiteers, speaking out against confectioners, florists and even charities. She also launched countless lawsuits against groups
that had used the name “Mother’s Day,” eventually spending most of her personal
wealth in legal fees. By the time of her death in 1948 Jarvis had disowned the holiday altogether, and even actively lobbied the government to see it removed from the
American calendar.
Found at www.history.com/topics/holidays/mothers-day
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Financial Update — MARCH 2015
Total Income
Total Expenses
Difference
Actuals for
Mar 2015
Budgeted for
Mar
YTD 2015
Actual
$ 12,284
$ 12,135
$ 58,287
$ 36,407
11,432
12,403
34,530
37,561
$ 852
($268)
$ 23,757
($1,154)
Checking Account—Rockwood Bank
Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust
Custodial account held by the Diocese
Vicar’s Discretionary Account
Total
$
$
YTD 2015
Budget
49,628.85
12,756.31
34,554.10
245.36
97,184.62
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’.
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
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.
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St. Francis’ Bishop Committee Retreat Info
St. Francis’ 2015 Planning Calendar
May

Vicar’s vacation – May 11-14

Concerts on Central – May 15

Mass in the Grass at Drewel Park – May 17

Bishop’s Committee meeting – Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Pentecost/Memorial Day honored – May 24

Trinity hot lunch – May 31

“Unbinding the Gospel” – April 19 through May 31

Tutoring ends for the summer – May 13

Invitational ministry

Growing Green community garden
June

Book Group – June 11

Ronald McDonald House with Youth Group – June 12

Concerts on Central – Jun 19

Vicar’s forum – June 28

Invitational ministry

Growing Green community garden

Diocean 2016 budget request due
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heart, and make myself open to God’s presence. In all honesty, I cannot hide what is
in my heart from God, but through silence and listening with my heart, listening becomes my wordless response to God. Listening becomes my wordless dialog with
God.
In Christ’s service,
Deacon Rebecca
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Bring items with you to worship on Sundays or drop off at the Parish House. We
will be collecting items through May 10.
Contact Deacon Rebecca at
[email protected] or 636-778-0799.
www.stfranciseureka.com
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Pastor Sally’s Vacation/Conference Dates 2015
Monday – Thursday May 11-14 vacation – 3 days
Tony and Pastor Sally will be at the Trout Ranch in Rockbridge, MO.
Monday – Friday (x2) July 13-24 vacation – 9 days
The Rev. Stephen Bergmann will be the celebrant on Sunday, July 19.
Saturday – Wednesday (x2) Sep 5-23 St. George’s College, Jerusalem
This is a 14-day course entitled “The Jesus of Palestine.” Pastor Sally will miss 3
Sundays.
Tuesday – Thursday Sep 29 – Oct 1 Clergy Conference
Convened by Bishop Smith and held at Todd Hall in Columbia, IL.
Thursday Dec 3 Clergy day
Convened by Bishop Smith from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and held at St. Martin’s –
Ellisville.
Worship Attendance Statistics
2014
2015
Maundy Thursday
18
21
Good Friday
19
22
Great Vigil
-
31
Easter
85
98
2 Easter
56
57
3 Easter
62
50
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The Season of Pentecost
“When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of
truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf.” John 15:16.
Pentecost marks the end of the great 50 days of the Easter season and the beginning of the Church. God has sent the Holy Spirit upon believers, that the gospel of
Christ may be proclaimed to the world. Acts 2:2-4 records:
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent
wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues,
as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All
of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Pentecost is a time of renewal of faith and hope for believers, a time when the
Holy Spirit enables us to see more clearly God’s active presence in the world. The
Holy Spirit brings to us the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ and assists
and equips us for the ministries we are called to do. May 24 is Pentecost Sunday
and we will be hearing the words of scripture spoken in several different languages
through the voices of St. Francis’ parishioners. The color red also sets the day
apart as it symbolizes flames or the tongues of fire that came to rest on the early
believers and the disciples as they spoke in different languages in order that all persons present may understand and comprehend the message of truth declared by Jesus.
Deacon Rebecca
TREASURER’S COMMENTARY:
The increase in our income is directly related to the contributions for the Growth
Initiative-Thompson Fund and Diocesan Grant-Tutoring which are now reflected in
this section. Expenditures for these funds will be listed in Outreach/Community
Service and Marketing & Communications as appropriate. Pledge income is still
lower than projected, but the plate income has noticeably increased for this month
and the year to date.
OTHER MATTERS FOR THE COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee received the requested materials and have produced a report
that will be reviewed for the BC at the May meeting, along with the implementation
plan.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer
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PROVINCE V MEETING
“Fear and Loathing at the O’Hare Sheridan”
Michael Booker, St. Francis’ Eureka
For a day and a half I was able to spend time with about sixty Episcopalians
from Province V at the O’Hare Airport Sheridan just outside of Chicago. Each
Diocese was asked to send four individuals; one Bishop, two laypeople, and one
clergy member. Overall, it was an interesting and affirmative experience, but let’s
get into the details.
What’s a Province?
For over a century, the Episcopal Church has been divided into Provinces.
Provinces are collections of Dioceses. The Diocese of Missouri belongs to Province V, the Province of the Midwest.
(We’re the only state that has one Diocese in one Province and one Diocese in another.)
What do Provinces do?
“Ay, there’s the rub.” Despite their long histories, Provinces do not have missions
that are clearly described in the Constitution and Canons. One of our main orders
of business was to approve a resolution for General Convention that would amend
the Canons to try to define the purpose of the Provinces. Here’s the text of the
resolution: “The primary purposes of the Provincial systems are to provide a
structure which facilitates inter-diocesan collaboration to achieve Diocesan and
Episcopal Church goals, and to enable more effective communications and regional advocacy of significant programmatic efforts.”
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This establishes collaboration and communication as the chief tasks of the Provinces.
As one example of what that might look like, consider that each Diocese isn’t
likely to have a large number of college ministries. Through the Province, individuals who work with college ministry could (and actually already do) gather regionally
to share ideas and to support each other in their mutual challenges.
The Provinces also have budgets that come from their Dioceses. Most of the
money in the budget is used to offer grants to creative initiatives within the Province.
So, what happened?
Several things stand out.
The afternoon of the first day was devoted to a discussion of race issues in general and Ferguson in particular. Our Bishop, Wayne Smith, gave a heartfelt presentation about what has happened in our Diocese since the death of Michael Brown
last year. We were asked to engage in a structured discussion of race and of the role
of the church in a racially-divided society.
I’ll admit to ambivalence about those discussions. Many of the ideas that we discussed felt like we were simply doubling down on the same strategies that have been
tried for half a century and which haven’t made substantial progress in resolving
deep-seated divisions.
One presentation that I found surprisingly interesting was when two seminary
presidents (from Nashota House and Bexley-Seabury) spoke about their attempts to
adapt to current challenges in theological education. They were open about the fact
that the classic model of theological formation (three year of residential graduate
school) has become financial suicide for aspiring clergy. Higher education and
mainstream religion are both trying to adapt to a rapidly-changing world, and seminaries have to cope with both sets of changes at the same time.
I’m not in a position to make any predictions for the future for either institution,
but the presidents seemed to be willing to risk new models for theological education.
They were both passionate about helping to create a theologically literate laity.
The highlight of gathering was a presentation by Katharine Jefferts Schorri, Presiding Bishop of the church. As most of you probably know, she has been Presiding
bishop for nine years and has chosen not to run for re-election this summer in Salt
Lake City. She arrived fresh from appearances at Provinces I and II. Her talk was
about living in a spirit of abundance, and she used the Five Marks of Mission as the
framework for her speech. She then took questions from the assembled delegates.
The thing that surprised me most about her was just how positive and energetic
she was. Bishop Schorri has been through nine very difficult years in the center of
powerful cultural and legal battles, and I wouldn’t have faulted her if she’d just
“phoned it in.” Instead, she was deeply optimistic about the future of the Episcopal
Church.
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EASTER BASKETS
This spring we added a new wrinkle to our Food Pantry outreach program by
suggesting that filled Easter baskets would be welcomed as a joyful contribution to
the pantry outreach collection of food, paper, and toiletries.
Many of our members took part and we thank you so much for perhaps a smile
and bit of fun for a youngster on Easter morning. How nice to have a bit of treats
and little toys in addition to being sustained by food supplies.
For many years, St. Francis’ church has steadily supported this program and of
course, the need continues. All items given are appreciated and used - and like
magic, the little red wagon steadily fills to overflowing. It is so good that we take
part in this meaningful program for our neighbors. Many, many thanks to all.
—Arlene Underwood
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She said a number of things that I found intriguing. She said that she thinks it’s
time for a new Book of Common Prayer. The current BCP, she said, was “no longer
new” but now “middle aged.” She was especially interested in the use of inclusive
language in the next edition of the BCP.
She said that she thinks that the storms in the church over human sexuality have
passed, and we can now focus of the actual mission of Christ’s Church.
In response to a question about the tragedy in Maryland involving Bishop Cook,
she said that we should, if asked, tell people that we are not perfect, and that there
were mistakes make by the Diocese as well as by the Bishop. The church, she reminded us, is a “hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.”
She was asked, if she knew then what she does now, if she would still have accepted the position of Presiding Bishop. She said that she would.
There were other discussions as well around such mundane matters as budget and
bylaws. I count it as privilege, though, to have been asked to represent the Diocese
of Missouri.
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MARCH 8, 2015, Building for St. Francis’, Part I
Space Needs
INDOOR SPACE
Tutoring ministry
Worship
Narthex/Lobby/Entry foyer
Cloak room for coats/outerwear
Office—Administrative
Pastor’s
Deacon’s
Restrooms
Men’s & Women’s
Changing station in women’s (possibly men’s also)
Shower(s)
Kitchen
Dining
Children’s play area
Nursery
Soundproofing or a buffering system in large meeting area(s)
Sacristy
Dressing or vesting area
Sally-only space
Choir practice/choir room
General storage space
Meeting rooms—BC, AA, etc.
Fellowship space
Christian Education/Development
Children
Adult
Video/Book sharing space—mini Library
STORAGE
Janitor’s closet
Electrical
Mechanical
Audio/video/internet
Storage spaces/closet for vestments/robes
Acolyte
Clergy
Choir
Music supplies, file cabinet
Altar Guild appointments, banners, etc.
Tutoring supplies
BCP & Hymnals
Children’s materials
AA/Al-Anon supplies
Kitchen pantry for coffee, cups, etc.
Extra chairs & tables
Decorations for Holidays (Christmas, etc.)
Special occasion/Seasonal supplies/decorations
St. Francis’ scarecrow
Banners
Float
Pet blessing
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OUTDOOR SPACE
Pavilion
Trees, landscaping
Vegetable garden
Sidewalk
Covered portico/ entrance
Church signage
Lighting
Playground, equipment; wheelchair/handicap accessible
Columbarium or Memorial Garden
Driveway
Parking lot
Cross
Bell tower
Outdoor shed for lawn equipment
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Recipe of the Month
Carrot Chile and Cilantro Soup
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 large potato, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon chile paste
5 cups vegetable broth
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Heat garlic, cilantro and chili paste.
Saute onion until tender. Stir in carrots and potato; cook 5 minutes and then
pour in vegetable broth
2. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are soft. With a hand
blender, blend until smooth.
St. Francis’ Garden
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St. Francis’ Episcopal Church
Bishop’s Committee Minutes, March 22, 2015
Members Present: Sally Weaver, vicar; Joe O’Reilly; Suzanne Jones,
treasurer; Rebecca Barger, deacon; Sylvia Ahmad; Donna Bernert; Jim
Eckhart; Sue Schmidt, junior warden Sally Hader; Kevin Broom, senior
warden; Jim Bowlin; Jackie Selle, clerk.
Opening Business:
Opening prayer
Joys and concerns; temperature check
Sylvia Ahmad moved and Joe O’Reilly seconded that the minutes from the February meeting be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Suzanne reported that there are some issues with the way that Church Windows is
categorizing line items, but the problem is being addressed and will be corrected
soon. Quarterly statements will come out soon. The audit committee met in early
March to begin planning and preparing a report. Donna Bernert moved that we accept the February financial report subject to review and Sue Schmidt seconded.
The motion passed.
Vision Statement
Kevin Broom reviewed the draft of our vision statement and proposed some modifications for discussion. Our proposed vision statement is as follows: “A growing
and inviting community of Christians known for meaningful worship and faithful
service to God, our neighbors, and each other.”
Vicar’s Report
Jackie proposed that we designate one Sunday a month as “pot luck Sunday”
and that we have light snacks with coffee on other Sundays. Sally will put information together for the Chalice. We will start this in April with Easter Sunday.

The amounts of insurance coverage was updated to reflect appropriate amounts
for items stored at the parish house and at the lodge. The premiums have not
changed.

Holy Week begins this Sunday. We have services on Thursday, Good Friday, a
vigil on Saturday, and Easter services on Sunday.

Sally W. reviewed and updated action items from the retreat.
Senior Warden’s Report
Kevin has information from a few companies for capital campaigns and will continue to gather and share information he finds.
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St. Francis’ hard at
work with Adopt-aHighway
April 25, 2015
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Closing Business
Closing prayer and temperature check
Next meeting: Our next meeting is April 19.
—Jackie Selle, Clerk
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School with Dignity: Ethiopia
The people of St. Francis’ are aware that in many countries it is
difficult or even illegal for a girl to get the most basic education. There
are many cultural factors that leave millions of girls in this sorry state.
Recently a member of St. Francis’ was reminded of this when an article
in the St. Louis Post Dispatch pointed out a different reason for leaving
girls at home, away from their precious schooling.
Having a regular menstrual cycle is a great shame and a great surprise to girls in
Ethiopia. It is never discussed, not even between mother and daughter, or among
sisters. Between their lack of understanding, their embarrassment, and their lack of
sanitary products, the girls miss school for about a week every month. They fall behind in their studies and end up leaving school early, perpetuating the cultural
stereotype that girls don’t need education.
This particular problem is being addressed by an international organization, Dignity Period, which provides both information for young women about their bodies as
well as inexpensive, eco-friendly personal hygiene products.
If you would like more information or would like to help provide some funding
to this organization, visit dignityperiod.org or email [email protected]
—Kathleen McDonald
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MARCH 15, 2015, Building for St. Francis’, Part II
What must you have in a church building?
Aumbry/Tabernacle for consecrated elements
Aumbry Candle
Stained glass window, at least 1;
Could be framed and installed against regular glass window
Windows, at least 1
Would like one that offers a “green” view that speaks to character of
St. Francis’
Kitchen, workable
Bathrooms
Lobby
Multi-purpose room that choir uses for practice
Risers for choir
Choir location
Parking lot
Landscaping
Play space for children
3 offices: 1 for Administration, 2 for Clergy (priest & deacon)
Nursery
Meeting room for AA, OA, etc. Large enough for ~50 people
Access to a sink (for coffee making, cleanup)
Room big enough to hold wedding receptions; regular parish fellowship functions
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May 2015 WORSHIP LEADERS SCHEDULE
Ministry
MAY 3
MAY 10
MAY 17
MAY 24
MAY 31
MASS IN THE
GRASS
Sexton
Jim Eckhardt
Rich
Mayfield
Rich Mayfield Jim Eckhardt
Lectors
Paddy Wrob
Kathleen
McDonald
Michael
Booker
Tim Booker
Bob Smith
Sue Schmidt
Kevin Selle
Paddy Wrob
Joe O’Reilly
Barb Sacco
Intercessors
Paddy Wrob
Kathleen
McDonald
Sue Schmidt
Michael
Booker
Bob Smith
Sue Schmidt
Kevin Selle
Paddy Wrob
Joe O’Reilly
Barb Sacco
Chalice
Barb Sacco
Michael
Booker
Kathleen
McDonald
Kevin Selle
Michael
Weaver
Acolyte
Rich Mayfield Kathleen
McDonald
Jerry Smith
Rich Mayfield
Torchbearers
Annette Carr
Jack Lauless
Carly
Champlin
Bob
Champlin
Annette Carr
Arlene
Underwood
Altar Guild
Linda Doolittle Brigitte Jung Brigitte Jung
Sue Schmidt
Kathleen
Jerry Smith
O’Reilly
(Mass in the
Grass)
Brigitte Jung
Kathleen
O’Reilly
Linda Doolittle
Jerry Smith
Usher
John Schmidt
Rich Mayfield Michael
Booker
Tellers
Suzanne Jones Bob Smith
Jim Eckhardt Arlene
Underwood
Suzanne Jones Bob
Bob Champlin
Arlene
Champlin
Jim Eckhardt
Underwood
Rich Mayfield
Eucharistic
Visitor
Kevin Selle
Sally Hader
Sue Schmidt
John Schmidt
Jim Eckhardt Bob Smith
Kathleen
McDonald
Paddy Wrob
Deacon
Rebecca
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May 2015 @ St. Francis’
Sun
Mon
3
8 am HE
9 am Choir Pr.
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult
Forum
4
5:30 pm
Prayer Group
10
8 am HE
9 am Choir Pr.
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult
Forum
11
5:30 pm
Prayer Group
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
9 am Staff
10 am
Bible Study
2
1:00 pm
Men’s
Group @
O’Dell’s
7
4:30 pm
Executive
Comm
7 pm
Book Group
8
9
9:30 am
“Mass in
the
Grass”
Flyer
Blitz
5
6 pm
Women’s
Group @
Sylvia A’s
6
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
12
13
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge
14
7 pm Bible
Study
15
10 am
Bible Study
6:30 p.m.
Concerts on
Central
16
17
18
Mass in the Grass @ 5:30 pm
Drewel Park 10:15 Prayer Group
8 am HE
10:15 am HE
19
6 pm Communications
& Marketing
Comm @
parish house
20
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Bishop’s
Comm @
parish house
21
7 pm Bible
Study
22
10 am
Bible Study
23
24
Pentecost
8 am HE
9 am Choir Pr.
10:15 am HE
26
27
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
28
7 pm Bible
Study
29
10 am
Bible Study
30
31
Trinity Sunday
8 am HE
9 am Choir Pr.
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult
Forum
6:30 p.m.
Worship &
Music Comm
@ parish
25
5:30 pm
Prayer Group
6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge
AA, Al-Anon and Overeaters Anonymous meet at
the parish house on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
and Sunday.
10 am
Bible Study
All worship services will
be at the Masonic Lodge.
And all other events will
be at the parish house
unless otherwise noted.