Holy Eucharist

Sunday services
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at
616 Stockell Drive, Eureka, MO.
Office: 210 S. Central Avenue, Eureka,
MO 63025
Phone: 636-938-3733

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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

St. Francis Episcopal Church

Eureka MO
November 2015

Pastors Corner
Jesus said, For this I was born, and for this I came into the
world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the
truth listens to my voice." John 18:37 from the Gospel for
Nov 29

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.

A man I know told me this story recently: I was

picking up medicine for my wife from the drugstore. I
parked in the handicapped spot; we have a handicap plate
on our car. As you know, Im a burly guy, in good
physical condition. As I hustled into the store a man
shouted at me, What do you think youre doing, parking
in a handicap spot? I wanted to scream at him, but I just
kept walking. That man assumed I was somehow lying
about needing a handicapped parking place. What he
couldnt see is that my wife cant walk; shes dying of
cancer.
We can never know another persons experience.
We know only a little of others lives, even the people we
are closest to. And we have very little knowledge of what
the people we worship with experience on a daily basis.
Judging others and gossiping about others is
tantalizing. We see something and we assume we
understand what it means. We watch another persons
actions and we think we know what they are doing and
why. But the truth of anothers existence is largely a
mystery.
We often get in trouble when we speak. We rarely

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Table of Contents

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:
SallySWeaver@yahoo.com.
She wants to respond quickly, so please let
her know if thats not occurring.

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 November & December

November 1

Food in the Bible

November 8

Consecration Sunday Brunch

November 15

Disability and the Bible, Part 1

November 22

Disability and the Bible, Part 2

November 29

Vicar's Forum

December 6

Family Christmas Traditions, Show & Tell

December 13

Toward Christmas: Getting from Stress to Joy

December 20

The Best Christmas Gift You Ever Received

December 27

Mysteries of the Bible

Diocesan Convention November 20-21

Representatives from each congregation in the Diocese of Missouri will meet
on Friday, Nov 20 and Saturday, Nov 21 in Chesterfield for Diocesan Convention.
St. Francis delegates to Convention -- the people who will vote on the business
matters are Arlene Underwood, Rich Mayfield and Pastor Sally. Linda Doolittle is
the alternate delegate. Visit http://www.diocesemo.org/ to find out more.

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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.Womens Group at Sue Schmidts
House, 7915 Jim Weber Rd., Eureka
Thursday, Nov 5, 7 p.m. Final Session, Parker Palmers
Let Your Life Speak
Saturday, Nov 7, 1 p.m.Mens Group at Wildwood Pub &
Grill, 17253 New College Av, in Grover
Sunday, Nov 8 Consecration Sunday & Brunch
Thursday, Nov 12, 6:30 p.m. Book Group Meets
Saturday, Nov 14, 10 a.m. Adopt-a-Highway
Saturday, Nov 14, 3 p.m. Youth Group for laser tag at Sports
Fusion in Chesterfield
Sunday, Nov 15 10:15 a.m.Groceries and scarves ingathering and
blessings
Friday & Saturday, Nov 20/21Diocesan Convention
Saturday, Nov 21, 6 p.m. Eureka Tree Lighting
Wednesday, Nov 25, 7 p.m.Thanksgiving Eve Service @ Lodge
Sunday, Nov 29, 1:30 p.m. Trinity Hot Lunch, Trinity Church in
the CWE
Monday, Nov 30, 6:30-8 p.m. Youth Group wrapping gifts at the
parish house (210 S. Central Ave.)

Consecration Sunday Nov 8

Sunday, Nov 8 is Consecration Sunday, the day we gather in the 2016 financial
pledges and enjoy a catered brunch. The brunch follows the 10:15 a.m. service. If
you have not completed a brunch reservation card, please let Suzanne Jones or
Pastor Sally know if youre planning on attending the meal; we need a count for the
caterer. All are welcome to the brunch. Please join us in celebrating the graciousness
of God and the generosity of the people of St. Francis Church.

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Adopt-a-Family Gifts
Watch for the sign-up sheet at the Lodge beginning Sunday, Nov 8. We will
have the names, ages, and their requested toys/gifts from 22 children in need in our
community. Please take the card with the childs information and return the card,
with the wrapped gift, to worship on Sunday, Nov 29. Yours may be the only gift
that child has to unwrap on Christmas morning. Thank you for your generosity.

Youth Group Happenings

Saturday, Nov 14 3 p.m. for Laser tag at Sports Fusion in Chesterfield
The Youth Group is meeting at Sport Fusion, 140 Long Rd. in Chesterfield,
for laser tag. All who are adventurous are welcome to join us.
Monday, Nov 30 6:30-8 p.m. at the parish house (210 S. Central Ave.)
The Youth Group will be wrapping loads of gifts to be given to needy
children, clients of the Agape House in Pacific. All teens, their friends, and any
interested adults are welcome to join us. Theres lots to wrap we could use your
help!

2016 Budget Requests due Nov 9

First of all: If you head a St. Francis ministry, thank you! Second, if that
ministry requires money to function each year, please prepare your 2016 budget
request and turn it in to Treasurer Suzanne Jones or Pastor Sally no later than
Monday, Nov 9.
The proposed 2016 budget will be adopted by the Bishops Committee at
their December meeting and then approved by the parish at our annual meeting in
January.

Caroling in Eureka November 21

Join us at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 21 at the parish house. We participate in Eurekas
tree lighting festivities along Central Ave. As we did last year, well roam from
business to business in downtown Eureka, caroling as we go. Serenading the
patrons and business owners is fun and much appreciated. Everyone is welcome to
join our wandering troupe. The words to the songs are provided. Bring your voice
and sing in the season.
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get in trouble when we are silent. We never get in trouble when we listen. Let us be
ready to listen, deeply and carefully. Let us be hesitant to judge, knowing that Jesus
is the only one who knows and understands all the truth.
Pastor Sally

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Rides for Roger Shaw

The following is the schedule for rides to and from the 10:15 a.m. worship on
Sundays.
Nov 15 -Donna Bernert
Dec 6 - Kevin Broom
Dec 20 - Sue and John Schmidt

Are We There Yet?

Why the Road to Racial Healing is Taking So Long
The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri's Commission on Dismantling Racism and
the YWCA Metro St. Louis are co-sponsoring an event focused on racial
reconciliation and education on Nov. 7. Tim Wise, nationally known author, scholar
and writer on issues of racial reconciliation, white privilege and racism, joins us in
St. Louis to address these topics in a wide-ranging panel discussion, presentation
and Q&A session.
The day will be punctuated by a free boxed lunch for attendees and starts
promptly at 9:30 a.m. with a panel discussion. Wise will moderate the discussion on
how racism and privilege affect education, law enforcement, religion and housing
with noted local guests including the Right Rev. George Wayne Smith, bishop of the
Episcopal Diocese of Missouri; Amy Hunter, director for racial justice at the YWCA
Metro St. Louis; and Dr. Dale Anderson, St. Louis-area psychiatrist and mental
health expert. That discussion runs till noon.
The event is at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center, 2711 Locust Street, St.
Louis, MO 63103.
Following lunch, at 12:45 p.m. Tim will offer a presentation about the issues
and take questions from the audience. Guests are asked to arrive by 9 a.m. to start
the program promptly at 9:30 a.m. The program ends at 2:30 p.m.
Please visit <http://timwisetalk.eventbrite.com> to register.

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602 Brewster Rd.: Property Update

Since the beginning of October, weve taken the following steps:
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Treasurer Suzanne Jones and Pastor Sally discussed financing

and next steps with CFO Desiree Viliocco and Canon Joe Chambers
from the Offices of the Bishop on Oct 8.

The Executive Committee met with John Hessel, a local capital

campaign consultant, on Oct 1. The Bishops Committee has approved
hiring John for our capital campaign. Work on the campaign will begin
in Dec.

The Bishops Committee and members of the congregation met

with Glen Trematore, CEO of Church Development Services, on
Thursday, Oct 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lodge.

Subsequent to that meeting, the Bishops Committee approved

using Church Development Services to design the layout of the church
building, to produce renderings, and to produce architectural drawings.
We will be ready for the City of Eurekas site approval by the time
Church Development Services completes their contract with us.

On Oct 26 we held a congregational meeting to reach consensus

on our space needs for the building. That information was sent to
Church Development Services on Oct 27.

We are in the process of obtaining 2 bids for the demolition

work. In addition to tearing down 4 buildings on the property, the
contractor will destroy the septic tank, remove the drain field, and bust
up the concrete foundation of the house.

Eureka Sign and Display has created a 4 x 8 sign for us,

announcing that the property is the future home of St. Francis Church.
Bob Champlin and Tony Weaver will be installing the sign soon.

Pastor Sally will continue to hold update meetings on Sunday mornings at

9:30 a.m. and is always available to answer questions and hear your ideas.

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From the Kids Space

October 4
This week for St. Francis Feast Day the kids learned about St. Francis and since he's
the patron saint of zoos and animals they made homes for their stuffed animals out
of cardboard boxes. The kids were very creative and came up with many neat ideas
including pompom floors so their animals have a comfortable carpet.

October 11
This week the kids made lists of items in their rooms at home. After they made a big
list they had to choose 5 items they would take with them if they were leaving
home. Then they chose just one item to take with them if they had to leave in a
hurry overnight. The kids were very creative in their answers: clothes, iPad, mini
fridge, bed, and 3ds.
Then after reading Mark 10:17-31 the kids learned being "in" means following
God's ways for us. They decorated wooden crosses to remind them how they are to
follow God.
October 18
This week the kids had to choose one person who would win a contest on the
internet called, "Who is the Greatest?" The kids chose asdf movies (YouTube
videos) as their final choice.
Then the children made scrolls to honor everyday servants and were charged with
the task of doing at least one thing on their scrolls to serve others this week. A few
examples of the ways they could serve this week was helping someone carry books,
feeding animals, making their beds, raking leaves, singing carols at nursing homes,
making bread and/or donating food, and entertaining people.
October 25
This week the kids got to experiment with being blind and led each other around the
room with one person being blind and one being able to see. Some of the kids easily
maneuvered around the room, but others bumped into tables.
They also made clay medallions with their Saint thumb print and will parade them
through worship next Sunday on All Saints Day.

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Skip Moreland
Elaine Booker
Kevin Selle
Polly Morse
Jon Lawson
Debbie Pizzella

Nov 3
Nov 4
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 16
Nov 23

Ann & Jack Doerr

Nov 24

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November Birthdays
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Red Wagon
In 2014, 48.1 million Americans
lived in food insecure households,
4.6 million seniors 65 and older
were in poverty.
Please remember the food pantry
when you shop: peanut butter, jelly,
canned meats, canned pasta meals,
individual packs of fruits,
applesauce, puddings, instant
oatmeal packs, dry cereals.
Also, always needed items paper
and sanitary products, soaps, dental
items, etc.

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Preparing for Sunday

Prayer List

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.

Deacons vacation
Deacon Rebecca will be visiting family in
Ohio beginning Sunday, November 22 and
returning home on Saturday, November 28.

Please join us for these meetings whenever

you can, whether weekly or once in a while.
All are welcome.

December Calendar &

Worship Schedule
The deadline for the December newsletter,
calendar & worship schedule is November
23. 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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Financial Update September 2015

Checking AccountRockwood Bank

$
22,642.35
Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust
12,659.05
Custodial account held by the Diocese
34,307.04
Vicars Discretionary Account 294.37
Total $
69,902.81
If you have further questions, talk to the Vicar. Pastor Sally values input and
is happy to have a conversation at any time about St. Francis.

COMMENTARY:
As our bottom line continues to be negative due to shortfall in expected pledge
contributions for 2015, we will start to examine more long-term effects of this
continuing trend on or projected income and expenses for 2016.
OTHER MATTERS FOR THE COMMITTEE:
On Thursday, Oct. 8, Pastor Sally and I met with representatives in the Office of the
Bishop to review our expenses and projected outline for capital campaign and
building at 602 Brewster.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer

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St. Francis Planning Calendar 2015

November
All Saints Nov 1
Stewardship brunch Nov 8
Adopt-a-Family begins Nov 8
Book Group Nov 12
Knitted items (scarves, gloves, hats) blessing/distribution Nov 15
Ingathering of groceries Nov 15
Bishops Committee meeting: 2016 budget requests Nov 15
Diocesan Convention in Chesterfield Nov 20-21
Eureka tree lighting Nov 21
Thanksgiving Eve worship Nov 25
Pick up items to wrap from Agape House (Cleta Null)
Adopt-a-Highway Nov 14
Nominating Committee formed
Finance Committee develops 2016 budget
Tutoring
Trinity hot lunch Nov 29
Adopt-a-Family ends Nov 29
Advent begins Nov 29
Youth Group: Wrap gifts for Agape House Nov 30

December
Diocesan Advent Lessons & Carols at Christ Church Cathedral Dec 6
Vicars Forum Dec 13
Youth Group sings at Marymount TBD
Budget & BC slate for 2016 adopted by Bishops Committee Dec 20
Christmas Eve & Day worship
Tutoring
Christmas Lessons & Carols Dec 27

Pastor Sallys Conference Dates 2015

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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St. Francis Blessing of the Animals October 3

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Candidates for Bishops Committee

This month Pastor Sally and the Bishops Committee members whose term
ends this January will meet to prepare a slate of candidates. Bishops Committee
members and Diocesan Convention delegates and an alternate are voted in at St.
Francis annual meeting, which will follow 10:15 a.m. worship on Sunday, Jan 24.
If you are interested in serving a 3-year term on the Bishops Committee,
please let Pastor Sally know. We are interested in having you serve!

Sunday Worship
Attendance Statistics
19 Pentecost
20 Pentecost
21 Pentecost
22 Pentecost

2014
53
66
58
66

2015
61
57
53
60

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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Recipe of the Month

Butternut squash soup
Ingredients:
1 medium butternut squash or 1 bag cubed squash (about 2 lbs.)
1 Tablespoon vegetable or grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely shredded
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions:
Halve the squash lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds (roast them, if you like), cut off
and discard rind, and chop squash into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
In a large frying pan or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds,
cover, and cook until you hear them "pop," about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and
ginger and cook, stirring, until opaque and fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the squash, salt, and 1/2 cup water. Stir to combine, cover, and cook, stirring
occasionally, until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Add additional water, if
necessary, to keep the squash from sticking to the pan.
Add the cilantro, if you like, and stir to combine. Serve squash hot or warm.

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Youth Group (and

others) at Eckerts
Pumpkin Patch on
October 10

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Spiritual Retreat at
Riverwoods on
October 24

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Bob & Carly

Champlins Renewal
of Vows
October 25

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Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori: I am deeply

grateful for what God has been up to in the midst of our
journey together
October 23,
2015
[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs press release] Episcopal Church
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has issued the following statement in
English and Spanish:
The Episcopal Church has come a long way in the last 10 years. We are no
longer consumed by internal conflict over various social issues. We are clearer
about who we are a multinational church, with congregations in 17 nations,
worshipping in countless different languages, thriving in international, immigrant,
and multicultural contexts everywhere, and discovering the abundant life that comes
in turning outward to love the neighbors nearby and far away. We are far more
conscious about our vocation as partners in the mission of God to reconcile and heal
the world, particularly shaped by the Five Anglican Marks of Mission. We are
holding our identity as Episcopal Christians a bit more confidently, even in the
midst of our diversity. We are also more willing to hold that identity lightly and
gracefully in engaging other Christians and people of other religious traditions,
searching for what we dream of in common shalom, the Reign of God, a more just
and peaceful world, with abundant life for all creation.
I am deeply grateful for what God has been up to in the midst of our journey
together, and I look forward to seeing how this church of the middle way will
continue to lead and partner as we travel the road home, into Gods fullest dream of
abundant life for all. I thank the people of this Church and beyond for your prayers
over the last nine years especially in recognition that we do this work together,
never alone. May God bless the next chapter of The Episcopal Churchs
engagement in Gods mission, as we go together into Galilee!
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Episcopal Church

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NOVEMBER 2015 @ St. Francis

Deacons Vacation