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The Chalice
St. Francis Episcopal Church
Eureka MO
Website: www.StFrancisEureka.com
Vicar
The Rev. Sally S. Weaver
Phone Numbers:
Cell:
314-651-3836
Home: 636-938-7773
April 2015
Pastors Corner
Deacon
Annual Meeting
An Annual Meeting is held each year at
the end of January at which new Bishops Committee and Convention Delegates are elected.
St. Francis Episcopal Church is a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri.
Pastor Sally
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Table of Contents
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ASA Statistics
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10
Bishops Column
Calendar
Camp Phoenix
Coming Out...Coming In
Committees & Liaisons 2015
Comparison of Pledges
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29
25
23
17
16
11
Financial Update
13
Food Ministry
20
10
11
8
Kids Korner
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27
1
14
15
10
10
Property Update
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24
13
13
Treasurers Commentary
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26
Upcoming Events
Vicars Calendar
Worship Participants
Youth Group
www.stfranciseureka.com. Select
Calendar, then Vicars Calendar. Its
the only calendar Pastor Sally uses, so it is
complete and up-to-date.
Pastors Corner
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Have we missed an
important date for you or
your family?
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Easter brunch
April 12
Vicar's Forum
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
Well use these 3 ways to keep you informed throughout the process of buying property and erecting a building.
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Upcoming Events
Mardi Growl HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED for April 26...
Please see the flyer in this issue.
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This is an image of one of the icons that sits in my office at the Parish House. It
is of St. Stephen who was one of the first deacons designated by
the disciples to care for the marginalized. It reminds me of this
ministry that I have been called to. I read what the ministry of a
deacon is in the Book of Common Prayer (page 856) and it states
that the ministry of a deacon is to represent Christ and his
Church, particularly as a servant of those in need; and to assist
bishops and priests in the proclamation of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments.
Deacons are called to a special ministry of service. Each deacons ministry is
uniquely developed and shaped according to ones particular gifts, interests and
strengths. There are currently 16 active deacons in our diocese and no two diaconal
ministries will look alike. Furthermore deacons generally conform in task and ministry to the practices or traditions already established within the context of the parish
in which we are called to serve.
The character of a deacon is nestled into the tasks carried out during the Liturgy.
We are proclaimers, messengers of the good news to the underserved, and are servants in the image of Christ. Everything that we do liturgically reflects our general
ministry in the world. Like all baptized Christians, our ministries are brought into
light by way of our actions and words.
You will see a deacon carrying out five primary functions during the Liturgy.
The Deacon reads the Gospel. We are to be proclaimers or messengers of the
good news.
The Deacon leads or introduces the Prayers of the People. We are called to
bring the needs and concerns of the world to the Church.
The Deacon introduces and leads the Confession of Sin. By initiating this prayer,
not only are we acknowledging our own sin before God, but also confessing our sins
together within community.
The Deacon serves at the Lords Table, preparing and assisting in distribution of
elements. By preparing and serving the Communion meal, we are enacting our call
to servant ministry.
The Deacon announces the dismissal. In essence, the dismissal is the call from
the deacon to the gathered community to go out and engage in bringing the light of
Christ into the life of others.
This is a brief summary of the roles that I do during worship. But in the long run,
its about active service. For me what is important is the bigger picture that includes
all of us working together as the body of Christ. Each one of us is called to teach
and spread the Gospel, and make the love of Christ known through our actions.
In Christs service,
Deacon Rebecca
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Kids Korner
Our Childrens Reflections on God and the Gospel
How are we sinners?
Eve and Adam ate from a certain tree and God told them not to.
Explain Psalm 25:6-7, Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast
love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my
transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness'
sake, O Lord!
Maybe the bad guy took money out of his purse, shaved his uni-brow, then
went outside to buy video games.
Because of God.
Because of Mary, because she was not a sinner. She was not born with original sin.
Peace.
People need to keep holy the Lords day. And honor thy father and thy mother.
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April Birthdays
& Anniversary
Nicholas Selle
April 8
John Schmidt
April 10
Jillian Conley
April 18
Cole Freund
April 21
Jerry Smith
April 27
April 12
April 29
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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Prayer List
Tom & John
John
Jennifer
Laura
parishioner
Judy
parishioner
Nick
parishioner
parishioners
Nathan
Terry
Judy
Billie
Lou Ann
Horst
Roberta
Wilma
Gwen
Anne
Amy
Eric
Vera
Joe
Sue
Alexis
Susan
Maria
Alfred
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Budgeted for
Feb
YTD 2015
Actual
$ 16,416
$ 12,136
$ 46,003
$ 24,272
Total Expenses
12,597
12,411
23,098
25,158
Difference
$ 3,819
($275)
$ 22,905
($886)
Total Income
YTD 2015
Budget
Treasurers commentary
Vicars activity reports
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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. Georges 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. Martins
Ellisville.
2015
2 Lent
54
25*
3 Lent
57
79
4 Lent
51
49
5 Lent
46
62
Palm Sunday
55
68
* Snowstorm
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$2,158
$2,371
$2,282
$2,671
TREASURERS COMMENTARY:
The commentary reflects the correction of an inaccuracy in the placement of the line
items for the Growth Initiative-Thompson Fund and Diocesan Grant-Tutoring under
our Income section. In the future, these line items will be listed under Other Income
instead of Diocesan Assistance. While monthly pledge income is lower than projected, the one sizable 2015 pledge that was paid in full in January is still keeping us
well above our budget YTD.
OTHER MATTERS FOR THE COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee met in early March, and has requested materials to be presented in the next
month or so.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer
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Committee Chair
Pastor Sally
Altar Guild
Jerry Smith
Ushers
Bob Smith
Acolytes
Rich Mayfield
Sextons
Choir
Sally Hader
Personnel
Pastor Sally
Bible study
Deacon Rebecca
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
Eureka Days
Jack Lauless
Sally Hader
Messy Camp
TBD
Concerts on Central
Sally Hader
Sally Hader
Adult Forum
Michael Booker
Joe OReilly
Aundrea Bach
Sue Schmidt
Finance/Stewardship
Hospitality
Joe OReilly
Joe OReilly
Pastoral Care
Paddy Wrob
Deacon Rebecca
Sue Schmidt
Sue Schmidt
Pastor Sally
Pastor Sally
Book Group
Kevin Selle
Jackie Selle
Crafternoon
Rotates
Sally Hader
Mens Group
Kevin Broom
Kevin Broom
Womens Group
Rotates
Sylvia Ahmad
Jim Eckhardt
Jim Eckhardt
Adopt-a-Family
Food Pantry
Arlene Underwood
Sylvia Ahmad
Tutoring
Jackie Selle
Jackie Selle
Growing Green
Kathleen McDonald
Sylvia Ahmad
Donna Bernert
Adopt-a-Highway
Jack Lauless
Donna Bernert
Prison ministries
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If Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also
vain.
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Ministry a la mode:
ST. FRANCIS AND THE EUREKA FOOD PANTRY
St. Francis is known for our many ministries in the community: for our presence
during community celebrations, for our annual pet blessing, for our academic tutoring to help local students, for being one of many congregations who help cook and
feed a hot lunch to those who need it, to care for the Earth with our highway cleanup and our community garden. Those whove known us longest and best can point
to our long-term involvement in the community-wide Eureka Food Pantry.
Each week since our early days at LaSalle the little red wagon stands at the door
of the sanctuary. As we enter for worship, many of our congregation place in the
wagon their contributions to those who are limited in what they can provide to their
families: soup, macaroni &cheese, spaghetti, tomato sauce, canned fruits, vegetables, paper goods for kitchens and baths, even toothbrushes, school supplies and
Easter baskets. The list goes on and on. St. Francis people are mindful of and generous to their neighbors in need. Paddy Wrob, George Vits and Della Hosutt are part
of the multi-church crew who donate their time each month to distribute the food
from St. Francis and all the other churches to the needy who come there.
Since the early days at LaSalle, there has been one face, one quiet voice behind
this ministry. With great persistence, consistency, loyalty and care, Arlene Underwood shuttles our donations to the pantry and, along with Paddy, George and Della,
represents us to staff and clients. Arlene asks about the needs at the pantry and relays any special needs to us. When school is not in session and children do not get
regular meals from school, Arlene lets us know what kind of items will bridge the
gap. When theres a shortage of cereal, spaghetti, or canned fruit, Arlene tells us
about it. The pantry workers are well aware of which essential household items are
not available through public assistance and are therefore much in demand at the pantry. Arlene brings us those needs as well.
Arlene Underwood prefers to keep her ministries in the background, rather than
serving in a leadership role. But with her quiet communication, her gentle reminders, her care and concern for those in need, Arlene has led us to long-term commitment to at least one way in which the people of St. Francis can follow Jesus dictate
to feed the poor.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald
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March 29, 2015
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APRIL 5
APRIL 12
YOUTH SUNDAY
APRIL 19
APRIL 26
Sexton
Jim Eckhardt
Rich Mayfield
Lectors
Joe OReilly
Tim Booker
Paddy Wrob
Kevin Selle
Sue Schmidt
Kyra Jordan
Bob Smith
Kathleen
McDonald
Intercessors
Sue Schmidt
Elaina Hoffner
Paddy Wrob
Kevin Selle
Bob Smith
Kathleen
McDonald
Chalice
Barb Saco
Michael Weaver
Kevin Selle
Michael Booker
Acolyte
Jerry Smith
Kathleen
McDonald
Elaina Hoffner
Kevin Selle
Jerry Smith
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
Bob Champlin
Kyra Jordan
Jack Lauless
John Schmidt
Brigitte Jung
Linda Doolittle
Brigitte Jung
Linda Doolittle
Jerry Smith
Kathleen
Jerry Smith
Sue Schmidt
Bob Smith
Rich Mayfield
Suzanne
Jones
Rich Mayfield
Rich Mayfield
(T)
Altar Guild
OReilly
Usher
Tellers
Eucharistic
Visitor
Jim Eckhardt
Rich Mayfield
Bob Smith
Arlene
EASTER
Underwood
Bob
Champlin
Paddy Wrob
Kathleen
McDonald
Bob Smith
Sally Hader
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge
10
10 am
Bible Study
11
17
9 am Chalice
meeting
10 am Bible
Study
18
Noon
DYAC
meeting
@ parish
house
24
25
12:30 pm
Crafternooners
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group
6:30 pm
Worship &
Music
6 pm
Womens
Group @
B. Jung
7 pm
Mens
group @
12:30 pm
Crafternooners
4:30 pm
Exec.
Comm.
mtg
7 pm
Bible
study
12
YOUTH
SUNDAY
8 am Wor ship HE
9 am Choir Pr actice
10:15 am Wor ship
HE Rite II
11:55 am Adult Forum
13
14
15
12:30 pm
Crafternooners
19
20
5:30 pm
8 am Wor ship HE
9 am Choir Pr actice Prayer
Group
10:15 am Wor ship
HE Rite II
11:55 am Adult Fo-
6pm Communication
& Marketing @ parish
26
8 am Wor ship HE
9 am Choir Pr actice
10:15 am Wor ship
HE Rite II
11:55 am Adult Forum
1pm Mar di Gr owl
28
27
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group
6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge
16
7 pm Bible study
6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge
21
Sat
3
10 am
7 pm
Bible Study
Maundy 12 pm Good
Thursday Friday Service
Eucharist @ Lodge
@ Lodge 7 pm Good
Friday service
5
EASTER
8 am Wor ship
9 am Choir pr actice
10:15 HE Rite II
11:30 am Easter
Potluck & Egg Hunt
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group
Fri
22
12:30 pm
Crafternooners
23
7 pm Bi- 10 am Bible
ble Study Study
6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge
29
12:30 pm
Crafternooners
6:30 pm Tutoring @ Lodge
30
7 pm Bible study
10 am
Altar
Guild
7:30 pm
The
Great
9:30 am
Adopt-ahighway