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
Bishops Committee: Kevin Broom,
Sr. Warden, Sue Schmidt, Jr. Warden;
Donna Bernert; Jackie Selle; Dan Card;
Sally Hader; Joe OReilly; Sylvia
Ahmad; Jack Lauless; 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
Bishops 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
stfranch@sbcglobal.net.

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St. Francis Episcopal Church
Eureka MO
September 2015

Pastors Corner
The one who was seated on the
throne said, "See, I am making all
things newI am the Alpha and the
Omega, the beginning and the
end. (Revelation 21:5-6)
As I write this I am waiting to hear that the wire
transfer is complete and St. Francis, through the Diocese
of Missouri, now owns 602 Brewster Avenue in Eureka.
This morning as I sat in my rocking chair and prayed I
didnt see our new church building, I heard it. I heard the
sounds of childrens excited voices. I heard little feet
scampering down hallways. I heard a group of men and
women reciting the Serenity Prayer together, as they conducted a 12-step meeting. I heard our organ being played
in an acoustically resonant space. I heard us praying together on Sunday morning. I heard us talking and laughing in our community space, as we enjoyed food and fellowship.
The new thing that God is doing through us is all
about people, about relationships. It actually has very little to do with land and building. The land and building
are a means to an end, the goal being to spread the love of
Christ, refashioning the world so it matches Gods vision
for all of creation. We are so blessed that this next step is
possible to have a space in which we invite people in to
deeper relationship with God. A space where we send
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Table of Contents
Audio Recordings
Adult Forum Calendar

16
3

ASA Statistics

21

Birthdays & Anniversaries

10

Bishops Committee Minutes

Blitzes
Calendar

20
4
24

Contacting Pastor Sally

Deacons article

Earthy Soul

12

Eureka Days

Financial Update

13

Food Pantry Needs

10

From the Kids Space

Invitational Ministry Schedule

Kevin Selle

16

Marketing St. Francis

Pastors Corner

Pastor Sallys Vacation/Conf Dates

Pet Blessing

14
6

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.

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:

Prayer for St. Francis

17

SallySWeaver@yahoo.com.

Prayer list

11

She wants to respond quickly, so please

let her know if thats not occurring.

Pre-Advent Study Group

Property Update

15

Recipe of the Month

19

Rides for Roger

Rows Hauling

4
21

St. Francis in Depth

17

St. Francis Planning Calendar

14

Tutoring

22

Upcoming Events

Vicar in Jerusalem

16

Wildcats & Concerts

18

Worship Participants

23

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 everyones
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 September and October

September 6

Holy Hardware Game Show

September 13

Income Inequality

September 20

Moses

September 27

Old Testament Villains

October 4

Francis the Saint

October 11

Report on Trip to Jerusalem & the Holy Land

October 18

World Food Day: Oxfam Luncheon &

Presentation

October 25

Food in the Bible

Katie Jones, first

time as an acolyte

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Upcoming Events
September 1Womens Group at Sue Schmidts, 6 p.m.
7915 Jim Weber Rd., Eureka
September 5Mens Group at Big Chief in Wildwood, 1 p.m.
September 9Tutoring resumes, 6:308 p.m. at the Lodge
September 11-12Eureka Days
September 19 & 26Flyer blitzes for pet blessing
October 3Pet Blessings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Lodge

Rides for Roger Shaw

The following is the schedule for rides to and from the 10:15 a.m. worship on Sundays.
Sep 6th: Joe O'Reilly
Sep 20th: Donna Bernert

Eureka Days Sep 11-12

Eureka Days is Friday, Sep 11 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Sep 12 from noon to 8 p.m. We will have a booth and
apply free temporary tattoos on children.
Theres a sign-up sheet downstairs at the Lodge.
Please volunteer for a 2-hour shift. The tattoos are a big hit
with the kids and theyre easy to apply. If youre interested
in knowing more, speak with Jack Lauless.

Blitzes with Pet Blessing Flyers Sep 19 and Sep 26

Meet us at the parish house, 210 S. Central, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sep 19
and Saturday, Sep 26 for flyer blitzes. We will be hanging pet blessing flyers on
doorknobs in Eureka neighborhoods. No doorbell ringing is involved! It only takes
about an hour and its good walking exercise.

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Marketing St. Francis

These signs, the brainchild of Annette Carr, are being placed at strategic locations by Jack Lauless. They should generate interest in St. Francis Church! Look
for them at stop signs and walking paths near you.

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people out renewed and fed, to address the needs of the world. A space where we
gather to hear Gods word, to listen to each others truth, to be known, and to enjoy
one anothers company. A space that is open to the community to find their own joy,
healing, and sense of belonging.
We are on our pilgrim way together. As God does day after day, God is making all things news. Hallelujah!
Pastor Sally

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Pet Blessings at the Lodge Oct 3

We are holding the pet blessings at the Lodge this year on Saturday, Oct 3.
We thought about having them on our newly acquired property, but we have neither
access to bathrooms nor an escape from rain there. So next year well have the
blessings at 602 Brewster Rd.
The pet blessings will be held by the porch of the Lodge (616 Stockell Dr.) at
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 3.

Pre-Advent Study group, Let Your Life Speak by Parker

Palmer, coming soon!
Following the success and interest that was generated from our Lenten study
group on Soul Feast, we will be starting a new study again this fall. In this session
we will be reading and discussing Parker Palmers book, Let Your Life Speak. This
delightful little book offers insight for the discovery of
ones true calling or vocation. Palmer writes, Before
you tell your life what you intend to do with it, listen for
what it intends to do with you. He is convinced that vocation comes from discernment through the listening and
the acceptance of our authentic self in vast view of our
abilities and limitations. Vocation comes from a voice
inside of me that calls me to be the person I was born to
be, to fulfill the original selfhood given to me at birth by
God.
There will be a sign up sheet at the Lodge downstairs.
Palmers book can be ordered online through Amazon or
you may check with other major bookstores in the area.
When:

Thursday evenings 7-8 p.m.

Starting October 1 through November 5, 2015 (six weeks)

What:

Let Your Life SpeakListening for the Voice of Vocation

by Parker Palmer 2000, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco

Where:

Parish House, 210 S. Central Avenue, Eureka 63025

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From the Deacon

Waiting for meteors,
Watching for God
August 12 & 13, 2015
Perseid meteor showers
Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10

I didnt even hear the 4 a.m. alarm, but my husband, Phil did and was up and
ready to get out the door. Are you going to join me outside to watch the meteor
shower? My sleepy brain was able to minutely recall that we had talked about this
the night before. In no time I was up, outside in the darkness, looking up at the early
dawn sky. Success! Theres one! Oh, oh there goes another! I had a vague vision of past Fourth of July fireworks shows only with the audio on mute! We were
out meteor gazing again later that day along with our kids sitting around the back
patio in the dark. The following morning, Phil and I were out there a third time
watching these extraordinary streaks of light pass far above us.
I discovered that meteor gazing was spiritual in nature. There was ample time in
between meteor passes, so my mind wandered as I kept my gaze skyward.
We had come across some of the general rules that were posted on the Internet
for Perseid meteor watching. I have listed them below. Behind them, Ive listed
some loose general thoughts of my own for watching for God.
1. You need darkness for meteor gazing, get as far away as possible from artificial light. With God, one wants to move toward the light (the light of Christ), and
out of the darkness. What have the times of darkness been in my life? How often
am I looking or searching for the light of Gods love to be revealed?
2. Make yourself available at very odd hours of the night. With God, any hour
of the day works. Do I search for Gods presence in the ordinary events of my day
with the same intentionality as we did when watching the meteor showers?
3. Get comfortable, use a reclining lawn chair to alleviate the strain on the
neck. With God, settle into the gentle and cradling arms of the Creator, peace and
solace can be found there.
4. Be patient, there will be lulls in the meteor show. With God, patience is important also. Gods timetable is unique to God alone.
5. The meteors will be bright and moving quickly. With God, we hope we can
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FROM THE KIDS SPACE

August 2
We had a Manna Hunt (cups full of popcorn). Not only did we enjoy searching for
the "manna" but also eating the popcorn while making a list of our favorite foods:
popcorn, brownies, ice cream, cotton candy, steak, pizza, candy, goldfish, soup,
chicken, pasta, red beans and rice, scallops and shrimp, mashed potatoes and gravy,
turkey, and sweet potatoes with cinnamon. We prayed by thanking God for all our
favorite foods and that he gives us more than manna to eat each day.
We learned Jesus is the bread of life. We wrote the word bread in the middle of a
piece of paper and had to say the first words that came to mind,
which were BBQ, Gluten free, dry and crumbly, muffins, sandwich, food, pasta, hot dog, hamburger, cheese, and PBJ. Then
we drew pictures of our bread and word that correlated with
bread.

August 9
This week we made a play dough symbol that completed the phrase God is as good
as grapes, snowman, mashed potatoes, scallops, shrimp, fish, octopus, turtles,
tigers, and seal/sea lion.
Then we made an imitator of God collage and illustrated God-like qualities such as
love, compassion, peace, happy, beauty, sharing, joy, etc.
(See picture on next page.)
August 16
6 parts of the Eucharist: We come to church, we greet the Lord, we hear God's
Word, we give our gifts, we eat God's bread, and we come out of church.
(See picture on next page.)
August 23
This week we made Words-of-Life bookmarks. Each child picked a verse of their
choosing and wrote the entire verse on their bookmark, then decorated it. Each child
chose a different Bible verse and hopefully will find meaning in their chosen verse
each time they look at their bookmark.
Submitted by Briana Doerr

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6 parts of
the
Eucharist

More from the Kids Space

Imitators of God
Collage

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School Lunches Help

September Birthdays
& Anniversary
Hugh Hollister

Sept 4

Jonathan Booker

Sept 4

Alex Broom-Morse

Sept 14

Tony Weaver

Sept 21

Briana Doerr

Sept 21

Ann Doerr

Sept 22

Cory Lawson

Sept 27

Michael Weaver

Sept 27

Judy Cody

Sept 29

Bob Hosutt

Sept 29

Anne & Michael Booker Sept 4

Bob & Della Hosutt

Sept 9

John & Sue Schmidt

Sept 11

Debbie Pizzella & Dan Merideth

Sept 13

...but that doesnt mean hunger

ends just because school begins.
Please consider this need when
food shopping;
peanut butter,
jelly, canned
meats, canned
pasta meals, individual packs of fruits,
applesauce, puddings,
instant oatmeal
packs, dry cereals.

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Preparing for Sunday

Prayer List
Tom & John

Sons of Paddy Wrob

John

Father of Kathleen McDonald

Jennifer
Judy

Parishioner

Nathan

Grandson of George Vits

Terry

Brother of Kathleen OReilly

Billie

Mother of Jerry Smith

Horst

Brother of Brigitte Jung

Roberta

Carly Champlins sister

Gwen

Rosie & Ernies daughter-inlaw

Joe

Son of Donna & Joe Bernert

Alicia

Paddy Wrobs former daughterin-law

Bashir

Ex-husband of Sylvia Ahmad

Anne

Aunt of David Sewell

Dayna

Friend of Rebecca Barger

Adam

Friend of Cheryl Foster

Stephen

Friend of St. Francis

Wilhelmina

Relative of the Saccos

Bob

Brother-in-law of Linda Doolittle

Grace

Granddaughter of Michael

Mary

Mother of Rebecca Barger

Patrick

Friend of Cheryl Foster

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,
theres a brief explanation 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
parish house (210 S. Central) we gather for
prayer. We pray for the people of St. Francis, those who havent 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.

October Calendar &

Worship Schedule
The deadline for the October newsletter, calendar & worship schedule is September 25.
Items not received by that date may not
make the publication. If you have items for
any of these publications, please send or email to Barbi Click in the parish office
(stfranch@sbcglobal.net).

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Earthy Soul
Help Me, Lord, Im feeling overwhelmed. Before this spirals into
hopelessness, help me see what it
is that I know, what it is that I can
do, and help me to do it. I ask this
in the name of the Trinity who creates me, who breathes life into me,
who saves me for the building of
your kingdom.
When I have the courage to read/watch the news, or to discuss it with my friends, it
is so common for me to STOP thinking, stop talking, stop praying. The news of the
world can be so horrible, so out-of-control that it seems there is nothing we can do
to make it better. Just this week we have heard stories of failure that will not go
away stories that may be happening in one locale at the moment we hear about
them but are spreading around the world.
* Babies, toddlers, little kids shot to death in war, by accident, occasionally by
their own little hands.
* Important food crops diminished or ruined, due partly to unseasonable weather.
In our backyard, this meant that we grew almost no vegetables for the Eureka
Pantry. In other climates it meant farm failure and starving populations.
* Ongoing wars or sudden terrorist attacks leaving communities decimated. The
fortunate people whose lives are spared are forced to flee their homes in search
of a home that can take them in and feed their children. There are not enough
homes. Sometimes, there are camps instead with little food, little sanitation, little medical care.
Help Me Lord, Im Feeling Overwhelmed
Just summarizing the problems this brieflyhelp me see what it is that I know makes me want to shut down my computer or take a break to play a quick game of
Scrabble. But I know that:
* I need to help, my faith calls me. I need to do something.
* What I do on my own will not solve any of these problems. To make change I
must join with others.
* These problems may not be caused by exactly the same issues, but I know they
are related.
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Financial Update July 2015

Actual for
July 2015

Budgeted for
July

YTD 2015
Actual

$ 9,420

$ 12,136

$ 93,282

$ 84,950

12,586

13,352

80,246

87,701

($3,166)

$1,216

$ 13,036

($ 2,751)

Total Income
Total Expenses
Difference

Checking AccountRockwood Bank

Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust
Custodial account held by the Diocese
Vicars Discretionary Account
Land Costs602 Brewster
Total

YTD 2015
Budget

29,120.24
12,659.05
34,554.10
212.86
9,890.00
86,436.25

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.

TREASURERS COMMENTARY:
Pledge income is still lower than projected. While our monthly expenses are now
running negative for total differences between income and expenses, we are still reflecting a positive YTD balance and our ongoing balance in the checking account is
expected to keep us in the black for 2015.
OTHER MATTERS FOR THE COMMITTEE:
On June 24th, the Finance Committee reviewed our mid-year income and expenses,
and a proposed 2016 budget as part of our annual Diocesan Appeal request for financial assistance sent in mid-July. The Finance Committee agreed to maintain the current level of projected expenses for 2015. The proposed budget draft for 2016 reflects a large deficit, but this will need to be revised after pledges are received in November.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer

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St. Francis Planning Calendar

SeptemberOctober 2015
September

Vicar in Jerusalem Sep 6-22

Bishops Committee meeting Sep 27

Eureka Days Sep 11-12

Invitational ministry

Growing Green community garden

Tutoring resumes

October

Parker Palmer book studyOct 1

Pet blessing Oct 3

Stewardship program begins Oct 11

Oxfam lunch for World Food Day Oct 18

Spiritual retreat with the Rev. David Fly Oct 24

Invitational ministry

Tutoring

Pastor Sallys Vacation/Conference Dates 2015

SundayTuesday (x2) Sep 6-23 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.

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Help me see what it is that I can do, and help me to do it.

* Any action I can take will reflect my faith.
* Action in my personal life is good, but not enough. Action should come from
from my role in my church, in my community, in my government.
* I can we can always start with prayer. At the very least, conversation with
God will help my clarify the needs, clarify my thinking, give me direction.
I ask this in the name of the Trinity who creates me, who breathes life into me, who
saves me for the building of your kingdom.
Amen.
by Kathleen McDonald

Property Update
By the time you read this, we will have closed on our property at 602 Brewster Rd. in Eureka. Thanks to the blessings of God and the Diocese of Missouri, St.
Francis has land!
Thank you to all who participated and provided ideas for our Aug 23 parishwide forum about the proposed building plans. There was a lot of interest in certain
topics childrens space, access to bathrooms, security for the building, etc. Here
are priorities, as we heard them:
* The entrance into the building should naturally lead/invite people into
the worship space. The fellowship space should be close to and easily
accessible from the worship space.
* Windows are important. Natural light is highly desired. We also
highly value a lovely view of nature out the worship space windows.
* We want a sizable kitchen.
* We dont want unisex bathrooms!
Were working on a revised layout based on everyones input.
The Executive Committee continues to vet capital campaign consultants.
Well hear from a local firm on Oct 1. At a special meeting on Oct 13, the Bishops
Committee will get advice and information from the CEO of Church Development
Services about next steps and the costs associated with building.

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Audio Recordings of Sunday

Sermons are on Our Website
We are now making an audio recording of the sermon on Sunday morning.
The recording is posted on St. Francis website. So if you missed the sermon, or
want to hear a particular part again, you can listen to it.
Go to www.StFrancisEureka.com, click on Our Worship, then Sermons.
Now select the recording you want.

Kevin Selle is a Postulant for the Priesthood

On August 15, Bishop Smith, upon advice of the Commission on Ministry,
confirmed that Kevin Selle is a postulant for the Priesthood from the Diocese of
Missouri.
We congratulate Kevin on this milestone and look forward to journeying with
him as he travels the path to ordination.

Vicar in Jerusalem September 6-22

As part of her continuing education, Pastor Sally is scheduled to attend the
Jesus of Palestine class at St. Georges College in Jerusalem this September. She
leaves on Sunday, September 6 and returns to the U.S. on
Tuesday, September 22. Heres who will celebrate and
preach on the 3 Sundays that Pastor Sally is away:
Sep 6
Sep 13
Sep 20

The Rev. Dr. Warren E. Crews

The Rev. Dr. Warren E. Crews
The Rev. Beverly Van Horne

Deacon Rebecca Barger is in town the entire time that

Pastor Sally is out of the country, so she will be available for
any pastoral emergencies.
Pastor Sally will have access to e-mail through her iPhone, but very little time
to respond. Please remember: Calling Pastor Sallys cell phone while shes away
will involve international charges.

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(cont. from pg 7)
catch glimpses, so be aware, we are promised that God is present. I like to imagine
things of God as being bright with light, and as I remain open to the movements
of the Spirit, these glimpses of God can be seen. I wondered how many times have I
missed God moving above me in quick movements and with yet enough light to potentially catch my attention?
Looking up at the sky was as if I was looking into the eyes of heaven. I was reminded of a verse from Ps 46:10, Be still, and know that I am God. Another meteor passes by, and then I hear my inner voice say: Thank you God for being there
for me in times of darkness. Thank you God for showing me the light of your love.
Thank you God for holding me in your arms in the stillness and darkness of this
night.
In Christs service,

Deacon Rebecca

St. Francis In-Depth

If 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

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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Wildcats &
"Concerts on
Central"
August 21

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Recipe of the Month

Fiesta Chicken Crockpot Meal
Ingredients:
4 chicken breast (frozen or raw)
1 packet Fiesta Ranch dip (by the salad
dressing)
1 can black beans
1 can Rotel
1 can corn not drained
1 block cream cheese
Directions:
Cook on high in the slow cooker for 4 hours
or 6 on low. Shred with fork and eat with rice or tortillas.
submitted by Sylvia Ahmad

Telling and Living the Story of Faith and Justice

Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, author of Ferguson and Faith: Sparking Leadership
and Awakening Community
What does it mean to share the "good news" of the gospel in today's world?
How do we exercise our faith as an expression of joining God's work of justice in
society? In this course, we will explore some of the ways local clergy and congregations engaged in the aftermath of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, MO. We
will consider what justice, righteousness and shalom might look like as we seek to
live together into a future filled with hope.
If youve been thinking about racial issues in our city, in our country, and
wondering what the church is doing to work on these issues, you might want to attend this workshop. Its offered by the LIFE program at Eden Seminary on Friday
night, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th. You may have heard this professor/author recently on NPR. If you are interested in knowing more please give
me a call. Ive been really happy with other Eden LIFE programs and Im definitely going to hear this one!
Kathleen McDonald, 636-667-6299

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St. Francis Episcopal Church

Bishops Committee Minutes, July 12, 2015
Members present: Joe OReilly; Kevin Broom, senior warden; Rebecca
Barger, deacon; Sylvia Ahmad; Donna Bernert; Sue Schmidt, junior warden;
Sally Weaver, vicar; Sally Hader; Jackie Selle, clerk.
Opening Business
Joe OReilly opened with prayer
Joys and concerns; temperature check
Kevin Broom moved and Joe OReilly seconded that we accept the minutes
from the June 2015 minutes with one correction about the Diocesan request.
The correction was made and the motion passed.
Treasurers Report:
Suzanne has been out of town; the financial report will be available later this
month.
Suzanne will provide an update on the finance committee and a mid-year report
in August.
Vicars Report
The 2016 budget request and additional files were distributed to the Bishops
Committee. Joe OReilly moved and Kevin Broom seconded that we accept the request as written for submission to the diocese. The motion passed. Sally will forward that to the diocese today.
Barbi will prepare the quarterly pledge statements for distribution.
The Rev. Chris Slane will be filling in for our service while Sally is gone in
July.
Sally met with the diocesan lawyer about the final details as we prepare for
closing on our land purchase. The fatty soil issue can be easily remedied, and the
seller is declining to pay for the cleanup of the farm dump at the edge of the property. With the approval of the executive committee, Sally has hired someone to
clean up the dump for $6500. As soon as the dump is cleaned up, the diocese will
prepare the check for closing.
Contributions can be made to the capital campaign if anyone wants to do that
for tax purposes.
We thanked Jim Eckhardt for his service to St. Francis as today is his last
meeting before his move. Jack Lauless has agreed to finish Jims term. Joe
OReilly moved and Jim Eckhardt seconded that we approve Jack to finish the
term. The motion passed.
Wardens Reports:
Kevin Broom reported that the executive committee has selected potential consultants for the capital campaign. As soon as the proposals for the final two
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www.stfranciseureka.com

Rows Hauling
The ravine along 602 Brewster
which was used as a farm dump was
cleared out by a company called Rows
Hauling.

Before
The owner of Rows
Hauling went above and beyond in
cleaning the site, even putting down
grass seed and straw. So if you need
debris cleared away or outbuildings
torn down, please consider contacting
Rows Hauling at 636-451-2968.

After

Sunday Worship
Attendance Statistics
2014

2015

10 Pentecost

56

66

11 Pentecost

58

56

12 Pentecost

51

48

13 Pentecost

55

61

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are reviewed, a decision will be made about which one to use.
Closing Business:
Our next meeting is on August 16. Joe OReilly will provide lunch.
Temperature check; closing prayer led by Deacon Rebecca.
Jackie Selle, Clerk

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Tutoring @ St. Francis

Some say that teaching is a calling, a
vocation. At St. Francis it can be an avocation, too.
St. Francis parishioners, adults and
teens, volunteer in a weekly ministry of free
tutoring and homework help. We serve area
students who are reluctant or unable to afford
the fees of private tutors: $50 + per hour.
Our students vary widely in who they are and
what they need:
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

1st - 12th grades

Eureka - Pacific and beyond
Homework help
Reading practice
Arithmetic/Math practice and confidence
School projects
Test prep

The tutors we have and the tutors we need also vary in who they are and what
they can offer to our students:
*
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Ages 14 to 60+
Willing and able to form short-term relationships with students
Completed middle school (our teen tutors) to completed graduate programs
Subject-area experts to generalists who can help students figure it out.
Reading specialists to cookie bakers

Our tutoring program is booming! We need some people who can be there
most Wednesday evenings, 6:308:00 p.m. and we need people who will be called
occasionally, sometimes on short notice. You dont need to be a certified teacher, a
rocket scientist, or a mathematician. What you need is to be able to sit with a student and support them as they try to learn.
To see if maybe this ministry is the right place for you, talk to Jackie Selle. Or
sit in some Wednesday night to see what its like. As we often say to the students,
Give it a try!

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www.stfranciseureka.com

SEPT 2015 WORSHIP LEADERS SCHEDULE

Ministry

SEPT 6

Sexton

Rich Mayfield

Lectors

SEPT 13

SEPT 27

Rich Mayfield

Rich Mayfield

Tim Booker
Kathleen
Michael Booker McDonald
Joe OReilly

Bob Smith
Paddy Wrob

Kevin Selle
Barb Sacco

Intercessors

Sue Schmidt
Kathleen
Michael Booker McDonald
Joe OReilly

Bob Smith
Paddy Wrob

Kevin Selle
Barb Sacco

Chalice

Barb Sacco

Kevin Selle

Kathleen
McDonald

Michael
Booker

Acolyte

Jerry Smith

Katie Jones

Rich Mayfield

Kevin Selle

Jack Lauless
Annette Carr

Jack Lauless
Arlene
Underwood

Sue Schmidt
John Schmidt

Torchbearers Barb Sacco

Arlene
Underwood

Rich Mayfield

SEPT 20

Altar Guild

Linda Doolittle
Kathleen
OReilly

Linda Doolittle Brigitte Jung

Sue Schmidt
Jerry Smith

Brigitte Jung
Kathleen
OReilly

Usher

Rich Mayfield

Michael
Booker

Bob Smith

John Schmidt

Tellers

Suzanne Jones
Bob Champlin

Rich Mayfield
Arlene
Underwood

Bob Smith
Bob Champlin

Suzanne Jones
Bob Smith

Eucharistic
Visitor

Kevin Selle

Sally Hader

Kathleen
McDonald

Paddy Wrob

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September 2015 @ St. Francis

Sun

Mon

AA, Al-Anon and Overeaters Anonymous meet at

the parish house on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
and Sunday.
6
8 am HE
9 am Choir Pract
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult
Forum

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1
6 pm
Womens Grp
@ Schmidts

2
12:30 pm
Crafternoon

3
7 pm Bible
Study

4
9 am Staff
10 am
Bible Study

5
1 pm
Mens GrpBig Chief Wildwood

9
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tuturing
@ Lodge

10
7 pm Bible
Study

11
10 am
Bible Study5-9 pm
Eureka Days

12
Noon-8 pm
Eureka Days

18
10 am
Bible Study-

19
9:30 am
Flyer Blitz
@ parish
house

25
10 am
Bible Study

26
9:30 am
Flyer Blitz
@ parish
house

7
8
5:30 pm Prayer
Group

Pastor Sally in Jerusalem

13
8 am HE
9 am Choir Pract
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult
Forum

14
15
5:30 pm Prayer 6:00 pm
Group
Communications & Marketing,

16
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tuturing
@ Lodge

17
7 pm
Bible Study

Pastor Sally in Jerusalem

20
8 am HE
9 am Choir Pract
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult
Forum

21
22
5:30 pm Prayer
Group

Pastor Sally in Jerusalem

27
8 am HE
9 am Choir Pract
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult
Forum
12:45 pm Bps
Comm Meeting

28
29
5:30 pm Prayer
Group

23
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tuturing
@ Lodge
30
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tuturing
@ Lodge

24
7 pm Bible
Study

All worship services will

be at the Masonic Lodge.
And all other events will
be at the parish house
unless otherwise noted.