June 2014 -- The Chalice from St. Francis' Episcopal Church in Eureka, MO

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Holy Eucharist

Sunday service is at 10 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

Bishops Committee: Jim Bowlin,Sr. Warden, Jim Eckhardt, Jr. Warden;Bob Champlin; Judy Cody; Jack

Lauless; Jackie Selle; Dan Card; SueSchmidt; Joe OReilly; Sylvia Ahmad

Suzanne Jones, Treasurer

Convention Delegates: MichaelBooker; Kathleen McDonald

Alternate: Kyra Jordan

Annual Meeting

An Annual Meeting is held each year atthe end of January at which new

Bishops Committee and Convention

Delegates are elected.

St. Francis Episcopal Church is a mis-

sion of the Episcopal Diocese of

Missouri.

The Chaliceis 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 Officeat

[email protected].

The ChaliceSt. Francis Episcopal Church

Eureka MO

Pastors CornerJesus said, Whoever welcomes you wel-

comes me, and whoever welcomes mewelcomes the one who sent

me. (Matthew 10:40, Gospel reading

for June 29)

At our June 2 meeting, the Worship & Music Committee and I

will begin designing a second weekend service of worship for St.

Francis. Attendance at our 10 a.m. Sunday morning service has

increased to the point that we are full. We will not grow, because it

appears to newcomers that theres no room for them. Technically,

thats not true. There are plenty of empty chairs in the front rows.But the perception when people walk in (particularly if theyre a

few minutes late) is that seats arent available for a family to sit

together.

Welcoming people is a very high priority at St. Francis. We

are understandably proud of how friendly and hospitable we are.

One way well continue that hospitality is by ensuring that our Sun-

day morning service has plenty of room for newcomers and visi-

tors.

This means that regular attenders of Sunday worship will have

to commitat least for a timeto come to the second service in-

stead. If we dont reduce the headcount at the 10 a.m. Sunday ser-

vice, we havent accomplished our goal of making our worship

space hospitable and welcoming. (And no, regular attenders of

Sunday worship arent helping by volunteering to just stop coming

to church altogether!)

This is a big change for St. Francis. And change is scary. But

we are a dynamic and caring community, who enjoys spending

time together. Well make sure we continue to provide monthly

social activities and ministry opportunities that enable us to delightin one anothers company.

As long as we follow Jesus lead, we cannot fail -- Pastor Sally

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Contacting Pastor Sally

If you call or e-mail Pastor Sally

and she doesnt respond, please let her

know. The best number to call is her cell

phone: 314-651-3836. Remember that

theres a middle initial, S, in her e-mail

address:

The Vicars Calendar is

On-line

Pastor Sallys calendar is on our website,

www.stfranciseureka.com. Select

Calendar, then Vicars Calendar. Its

the only calendar Pastor Sally uses, so it is

complete and up-to-date.

Table of Contents

Have we missed an impor-

tant date for you or your

family?

Jot a note and put in the

collection plate. We want

to help celebrate

everyones

accomplishments.

Adult Forum Calendar 3

ASA Statistics 12

Celebrate the 4th 6

Concerts on Central 5

Contacting Pastor Sally 2

Financial Update 15

Food Pantry Needs 9

Highlights of the Bishop

Committees Meeting11

Invitational Ministry 4

July Book Club 8

June Birthdays & Anniversaries 9

June Calendar 18

Kids Korner 7

Mass in the Grass 4

Pastors Corner 1

Prayer for St. Francis 15

Prayer List 10

Preparing for Sunday 10

Recipe of the Month 6

Selle Graduation Party 14

Spiritual Offerings 10

St. Francis Book Group 5

St. Francis in Depth 15

Sunday School, April 20 8

Treasurers Commentary 12Trinity Hot Lunch 5

Upcoming Events 4

Vicars Calendar 2

Vicar at CREDO 2 3

Womens Group 4

Worship Participants 17
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Adult Forums are held on Sundays from 11:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The complete

Adult Forum calendar is on our website at www.stfrancisereka.comselectChristian Education/Formation, Adults.

Adult Forums June & July

June 1 Vicar's Forum

June 8 Mass in the Grasspicnic

June 15 Leadership in the Bible

June 22 Shoeman Shoe Drive PresentationJune 29 Obamacare

July 6 Shared History: The U.S. and the Episcopal Church

July 13 Paul on Trial

July 20 Engagement Kit from "Re-imagining the EpiscopalChurch"

July 27 The Apostles

Adult Forum Schedule

Vicar at CREDO 2Pastor Sally is attending CREDO 2 in Live Oak, Florida from Monday, June

23 through Monday, June 30. CREDO conferences are by invitation only, and they

are put on by the national Episcopal Church to benefit clergy. Participants examine

four aspects of their lives as clergypersons: vocational, spiritual, financial, and

health. Over 90% of the cost of the conference is absorbed by the Church Pension

Group.

During Pastor Sallys absence the Rev. Beverly Van Horne will be availablefor emergency pastoral care. The Rev. Van Horne will preach and celebrate on Sun-

day, June 29.


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Upcoming EventsWomens Group @ Judy Codys

Tuesday, June 3rd -- Yikes! Thats soon!

The newly formed Womens Group will have their next get-together at Judy Codyshouse on Tuesday evening, June 3rd. The group is purely social and its form is veryloose. Membership is also purely social and quite loose: all adult female women ofthe parish and any of their adult female friends are welcome to enjoy one anothers

company in an evening of talking and fun.

Bring yourself or carpool with a friend. 7:00, Judy Codys house, 17366 Hidden

Valley Dr. Its that simple.

Questions? Call Judy @ 636-484-3720 cell or Laura Hofner.


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Recipe of the Month

Black Bean Mango SalsaServings: 6

Ingredients:

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 mango, peeled and diced

1 cup seeded and chopped tomato

cup chopped red onion

cup chopped fresh cilantro1 clove garlic, minced

1 lemon, juice of

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Combine all of the above ingredients and chill in fridge for 1 hour. Best if served the

same day.Submitted by Sylvia Ahmad

Found at http://www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-mango-salsa-37504, photo by GaylaJ.

Celebratethe Fourth of July!

All members of St. Francis Church and their families and friends are invited tojoin Sue and John Schmidt for their celebration of the 4th, a most moveable feast!

Next months chalice will have more details, but for now, get out your print orelectronic calendars and save the date. The celebration will start at the Schmidts in

the later afternoon with hot dogs and potluck fixins. As the evening becomes darker,

the party will move down to Eureka and join in singing and dancing with the band,and appreciating the citys fireworks. What a great way to celebrate this day!

Questions? Ask Sue or John Schmidt.


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KIDS KORNEROur Childrens Views on God and the Gospel

How would you feel if you saw Jesus today?

Kind of startled. I guess Id fall over maybe.

Shocked

Happy

Amazed

Reflections on the 2nd

Sunday after Easter

Jesus tried to got dead. Then he got on the cross. Then he got blood on

him.

He tried to do the ghost.

He can be everywhere at one time.

We dont need to see or touch God to believe in him.

I know the 3 words that Jesus says to your prayers: Yes, No, and I

dont want to.

What do you think it was like seeing Jesus alive again?Hes a zombie.

What makes a zombie a zombie?

Someone who was alive, then dead, and becomes undeadgreen and

raggedy.

They eat peoples flesh.

They dont eat bread or fish.

Who saw Jesus alive in the story of the road to Emmaus?

Mary and Simon and Cleopas and the disciples.

Where is Jesus found alive today?

All around the world.

Who are the people in heaven?

People who believe in God.

Where does the Holy Spirit live?In your heart

Everywhere

The Holy Spirit is all around you like an invisible tutu


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Sunday School, April 20


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June Birthdays

06/02 Sue Schmidt

06/07 Bob Smith

06/15 Katie Jones

06/24 Danny Lawson

06/29 Robbie Lawson

06/29 Dana Lawson

June Anniversaries

06/08 Suzanne & Tim Jones

Eureka Food

Pantry Needs

Soon our community children

will be on summer vacation fromschool. Many local kids benefit

by the nourishing breakfasts and/or lunches they receive on aneeds basis in their schools.Please keep this in mind in regardto donations to the Food Pantrywagon. For some families to fillin these meals there is a greater

demand on items suppliedmonthly for our local familieswho are in need.

Basics such as peanut butter,jelly, canned fruits, pasta &sauce, canned meats, canned

pasta meals, mac & cheese, cere-als, etc. will be so greatly appre-ciated to help through the sum-mer months. Thank you for yourongoing generosity to ourneighbors.

Remember the Food Pantry whenyou are shopping! Combine twoministries in one swoop! Useyour Schnucks E-Scrip Cardwhile shopping for the Food

Pantry!


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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,

theres a brief explana-

tion of each passage.

This is a good and easy way to prepare for

what youll hear at Sunday morning worship.

St. Francis Spiritual Offerings

during the Week

Mondays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the par-

ish house(210 S. Central) we gather for

prayer. We pray for the people of St. Fran-

cis, those who havent 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.

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.

Tom & John Sons of Paddy Wrob

John Father of Kathleen McDonald

Laura parishioner

Jennifer

Dora Aunt of Michael Weaver

Nathan Grandson of George VitsLisa Daughter of George Vits

Heather Judy Codys daughter

Tim Brother of Kathleen OReilly

Kurt Stepson of Bob Champlin

Judy Debbie Pizzellas sister

Margie Neighbor of Sylvia Ahmad

Dale Friend of Paddy Wrob &

George Vits

Thurman Father of Jerry Smith

Lynn Father of Cheryl Foster

Lou Ann Wife of Dan Card

Darcel Friend of Debbie Pizzella

Charles Friend of Debbie Pizzella

Horst Brother of Brigitte Jung

Tanya Daughter of Brigitte Jung

Wesley Nephew of Brigitte Jung

Kelsey Niece of Kathleen OReilly

Prayer List

July Calendar &

Worship Schedule

The deadline for the July newsletter, calen-

dar & worship schedule is June 23rd. 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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May 18 Bishops Committee Highlights

Members Present: Dan Card; Sally Weaver, Vicar; Bob Champlin; Sue Schmidt; Judy

Cody; Sylvia Ahmad; Jack Lauless; Jim Eckhardt, Junior Warden; Joe OReilly; Jackie

Selle, Clerk.

Opening Business:

Opening prayer; joys and concerns

Bob Champlin moved that minutes from the April 22 meeting be approved; JoeOReilly seconded. The motion passed.

Treasurers Report

Suzanne reported that we are still under pledge at this point. While it is not cur-

rently a serious concern, she and Nancy will review details and follow up as needed.

Judy Cody moved that the April financial report be approved subject to auditor ap-proval; Joe OReilly seconded. The motion passed.

Vicars Report

The company that owns our copier will no longer support it due to its age. A usedone can be leased for $37 more per month than we currently pay. This includesmaintenance and all parts. The contract would be for 60 months. Joe OReilly

moved that we create such a lease with DNT for 60 months. Judy Cody seconded the

motion. The motion passed.

The parish house lease is up in June. The landlord has indicated that she wouldoffer another three-year lease with a rent increase of 3% each year. This is lowerthan her initial proposal of a 5% annual increase. Joe OReilly moved that we accept

the lease as proposed; Sylvia Ahmad seconded. The motion passed.

Sally gave an update on average Sunday attendance. ASA appears to be slightly

lower, but this may be largely due to lower attendance as a result of bad weather thiswinter. Overall numbers look good for other Sundays. Sally proposed that she talk tothe Marketing Committee to explore ways to follow up with people who attend onceor twice and do not return rather than focus on why members leave as we already

know that information. The committee felt that this was a good idea.

Door-to-door visits are in Ashton Woods this year and are going well.

Sally suggested that the Worship and Music Committee discuss the possibility ofoffering a second worship service as we are at about 85% capacity. Kevin Broomsuggested that the Marketing and Communications Committee also be involved in

the discussion if the goal is to present this as a way to bring in new people.

Kevin Broom presented some of the outwardly focused goals that we began to

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develop at the retreat earlier this spring and in follow-up emails and asked that weconsider how this might impact our vision statement and strategic plan. We dis-cussed how to prioritize ways to support a vision statement.

Senior Wardens Report

Jim Eckhardt had nothing to report.

Closing Business

Temperature check and closing prayer.

Next meeting: June 22. Sylvia will provide food.

Jackie Selle, Clerk

Treasurers Commentary April 2014

Pledge income has dropped, and we will continue to look for any trends in lapses inpledges that signify a pastoral concern or major financial concern for the parish inupcoming months. The Treasurers Report reflects a generous donation to the

Vicars Discretionary Funds, and all other expenses are in line with what we expect

for this time of the year.

Worship Attendance Statistics

2013 2014

3 Easter 69 62

4 Easter 55 57

5 Easter 56 50

6 Easter 58 62


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Notes of Thanks


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Selle Graduation Party May 24, 2014


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St. Francis In-DepthIf you would like more details about St. Francis finances, the Bishops Committee

meetings, and the Vicars activities, please see the bulletin board in the lower level

of the Lodge. There you will find two months worth of:

Bishops Committee meeting minutes

Monthly financial reports

Treasurers commentary

Vicars activity reports

Financial Update April 2014

APR 2014

Budgeted for

APR

YTD 2014

Actual

YTD 2014

Budget

Total Income $ 9,465 $ 10,801 $ 53,095 $ 43,204

Total Expenses 12,978 12,145 45,015 45,452

Difference $ (3,513) $ (1,344) $ 8,080 $ (2,248)

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.

Checking AccountRockwood Bank $ 23,341.23

Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust 11,879.47

Custodial account held by the Diocese 32,444.24Vicars Discretionary Account 2,067.73

Total $ 73,236.10

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.


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Concerts on Central, May 16


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Worship Participants for June 2014

Ministry JUNE 1 JUNE 8 JUNE 15 JUNE 22 JUNE 29

Sexton Rich Mayfield Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield

Lectors Kevin Selle

Kathleen

McDonald

Tim Booker

Michael Booker

Joe OReilly

Barb Sacco

Judy Cody

Paddy Wrob

Kevin Selle

Kathleen

McDonald

IntercessorsKevin Selle

Kathleen

McDonald

Sue Schmidt

Michael Booker

Joe OReilly

Barb Sacco

Paddy Wrob

Michael

Booker

Kevin Selle

Kathleen

McDonald

Chalice Michael Weaver Kathleen

McDonald

Barb Sacco Michael

Booker

Kevin Selle

Acolyte Kyra Jordan Kathleen

McDonald

Kevin Selle Rich Mayfield Elaina Hoffner

Torchbearers Bob Champlin

Carly Champlin

Sue Schmidt

John Schmidt

Arlene

Underwood

Roger Shaw

Elaina

Hoffner

Laura Hoffner

Judy Cody

Annette Carr

Altar Guild Brigitte Jung Jerry Smith Linda Doolittle Sue Schmidt Jerry Smith

Usher Jim Eckhardt Jim Eckhardt Michael Booker John Schmidt Rich Mayfield

Tellers Bob Smith

Rich Mayfield

Suzanne Jones

Jim Eckhardt

Bob Champlin

Rich Mayfield

Arlene

Underwood

Jim Eckhardt

Arlene

Underwood

Bob Champlin


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June 2014 @ St. Francis

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

10 am Holy

Eucharist

11:40 am

Adult Forum

2

5:30 pm

Prayer Group

6:30 pm Wor-

ship & Music

Committee

3

7 pm

Womens

Group

4

12:40 pm

Crafternoon-

ers

5

7 pm Bible

Study

6

10 am Bible

Study

7

10 am Train-

ing for Kevin

Selle Dis-

cernment

Group

1 pm Mens

Group

5:30 pm

8

10 am Mass

in the Grass

11:40 am Pic-

nic

9

5:30 pm

Prayer group

10 11

12:40 pm

Crafternoon-

ers

12

7 pm Bible

Study

13

9 am Execu-

tive Commit-

tee Meeting

10 am Bible

Study

14

9:30 am In-

vitational

Ministry

15

10 am Holy

Eucharist

11:40 am

Adult Forum

16

5:30 pm

Prayer group

17

6 pm Commu-

nication &

Marketing

Meeting

18

12:40 pm

Crafternoon-

ers

19

7 pm Bible

Study

20

10 am Bible

Study

6:30 pm Con-

certs on Cen-

tral

21

9:30 am In-

vitational

Ministry

22

10 am Holy

Eucharist11:40 am

Adult Forum

12:30

Bishops

23

5:30 pm

Prayer group

24 25

12:40 pm

Crafternoon-

ers

26

7 pm Bible

Study

27

10 am Bible

Study

28

29

10 am Holy

Eucharist

11:40 amAdult Forum

1:30 pm Trin-

30

5:30 pm

Prayer group

All worship services will be at the Masonic Lodge. And all other events will be at the par-

ish house unless otherwise noted.

AA, Al-Anon and Overeaters Anonymous meet at the parish house on Tuesday, Thursday,

Saturday and Sunday.

June 2014 -- The Chalice from St. Francis' Episcopal Church in Eureka, MO

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