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.St.FrancisEureka.com Vicar The Rev. Sally S. Weaver Phone No.s: Cell: 314-651-3836 Home: 636-938-7773 Bishops Committee: Bob Champlin, Sr. Warden, Paddy Wrob, Jr. Warden; Kathleen McDonald, Clerk; Michael Booker; Richard Mayfield; Cassie Eckhardt; Barb Sacco; Jack Lauless; Judy Cody Suzanne Jones, Treasurer. 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.

The Chalice
St. Francis Episcopal Church Eureka MO June 2012

The Pastors Corner

Enable us to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all whom we meetMake St. Francis Church a place of invitation and welcome. Prayer
for St. Francis Episcopal Church - Eureka

Each week we pray for the witness, renewal, and growth of our parish family, St. Francis in Eureka. Part of that prayer, included above, asks that we be given the grace to carry Gods message of love to everyone we encounter. St. Francis Church is putting this prayer into action; were giving it not just lip service but foot service. On May 12 and May 19, a pair of us walked the Mirasol and Ashton Woods neighborhoods, ringing doorbells and inviting people to worship with us. We handed out our brochure and a flier about the October 6 pet blessing. We left thumb drives, which contain a link to our website and a description of each of our ministries. But it was about much more than just placing papers in peoples hands. For a few moments, doors literally were opened for us. It gave us a chance to offer an invitation to come, to be with us at St. Francis. It gave us a chance to learn a bit about who lives in these neighborhoods, whether they have a church home (some do), whether they have pets and kids (many do). We exchanged smiles and tidbits of information. One kind woman had her young son bring us cold bottles of water. Will we get new members from these efforts? Maybe, maybe not. But thats not the point. The point is that we are casting bread on the waters. Well let God determine whether our casting for people results in catching them. We are letting people know about the worshipful, welcoming Episcopal Church in Eureka. We are spreading the love of God one household at a time. It is a grace-filled, holy experience to gaze into the eyes of strangers and meet Christ there.

Pastor Sally

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In this Issue
Adult Forum Calendar, p 3; Attendance Statistics, p 3; Birthdays/Anniversaries, p 22; Bishops Column, p 6; Bishops Committee Highlights, p 7-8; Calendar, p 23; Calendar for Vicar on Line, p 2; Chair Rack, p 8; Childrens Reflections & Kids Korner, p 22; Congregational Happenings, p 20-21; Concerts on Central, p 9; Contacting the Vicar, p 2; Convention, listening sessions, p 8; Door-to-Door Evangelism, p 9; Financial Update, p 25; Greening St. Francis, p 12; Habitat for Humanity, p 9; Humor, p 22; Mass in the Grass, p 8; On-line Directory, p 8; Parish Events: Cardinals Game, p 9; Pastors Corner, p 1 & 2; Pastors Vacation, p 2; Prayer for St. Francis, p 3; Prayer list, p 18; Publishing deadlines, p 2; Recipe of the Month, p 18; Spiritual Offerings for the Week, p 16; Stewardship Thought, p 4; Strategic Planning, p 10-18; Stroke Awareness, p 5; Upcoming events, p 4; Vicars Calendar, p 2; Weekly Offerings, p 10; Worship Schedule, p 24; Yarn!, p 10.

Pastor Sallys Vacation Schedule

Pastor Sally and Tony are on vacation from Saturday, June 23 through Friday, July 6. The Rev. Dr. Warren Crews will be the celebrant for Sunday worship during Pastor Sallys absence. Fr. Crews will also be available for pastoral emergencies; the church office 636-938-3733 -will provide his cell phone number. Fr. Crews will preach on Sunday, June 24 and Michael Booker will preach on Sunday, July 1.

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.

July Chalice, Calendar & Worship Schedule

The deadline for the June newsletter, calendar & worship schedule is June 17. If you have items for any of these publications, please send or e-mail to Maxine Heller in the parish office (stfranch@sbcglobal.net). Please note that the deadline date is earlier than usual due to the Vicars vacation the last week in June.

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Here is the schedule of offerings at the Adult Forum on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for 2012. The entire Adult Forum calendar through February 10, 2013 is on our website at www.stfrancisereka.com select Christian Education/Formation, Adults:
June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 September 2 September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 "Mass in the Grass" and picnic David Vicar's Forum -- quarterly goal review Solomon Patriotic sing-along Women of the Bible: Ruth General Convention (national church) 2012 Women of the Bible: Judith Women of the Bible: Jezebel HIV/AIDS Awareness Sunday "God is Not One" The Roman Catholic Church Today, Sr. Carla Mae Streeter Judaism Today Vicar's Forum To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 1 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 2 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 3 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 4 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 5 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 6 Psalms -- part 1 Psalms -- part 2 November 4 November 11 November 18 November 25 December 2 December 9 December 16 December 23 December 30 Psalms -- part 3 Stewardship brunch "Traces of the Trade" "Traces of the Trade" Vicar's Forum Revelation -- part 1 Revelation -- part 2 near-Christmas brunch Something fun

Adult Forum Calendar

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Upcoming Events
St Francis Activity Update
June: Cardinal Fever Night Saturday, June 23: Put on your favorite Cardinal gear and come to the home of Debbie Pizzella and Dan Merideth. Game time is 1:10 p.m. We will put the game on TV and dine on a pot-luck dinner of all our ballpark favorites--brats, hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jacks. We will root, root, root for our home team see related article in this newsletter. July: Game Night Nick and Barb Sacco are hosting an evening of games on July 14th. Card tables will be set up with pinochle, canasta, poker, gin rummy, Scrabble, etc.---come get your game on! Come enjoy a night of fun along with an assortment of hors d'oeuvres--the perfect way to enjoy an escape from the July heat! August: Float Trip Our annual float trip is being planned by George Vits and Paddy Wrob for Saturday, August 18. Watch for more details in upcoming bulletins. September: Weiner Roast The beginning of autumn will be the perfect time to enjoy a Sunday afternoon with a wiener roast hosted by Judy Cody. More details on the September event will be published in future bulletin inserts and newsletters.
Submitted by Sue Schmidt

seating $7 in advance, $9 concert night (children under 10 free). Food concessions will be available. Proceeds of the event go to St. Timothys Outreach Programs.

Sunday June 10th, 2012

Thanks to everyone who has participated in making the Community Service Ministries of St. Francis such a success so far this year. Please think about how you participate and make sure your voice is heard regarding future of this ministry. After Adult Forum (12:15 pm) on June 10th we will have a Community Service Ministries meeting and everyone is invited. We will discuss our community services calendar and ideas for increasing participation and possible new ministries. We will also discuss some co-chair positions that are available. Your input is important and we will look at how this ministry fits in with the vision of St. Francis. Lunch will be served.

Concert Under the Stars

On Saturday, June 9, St. Timothys Episcopal Church, 808 N. Mason Road (314-434-5906) will host a concert featuring the music of the Gateway City Big Band. Reserved tables of 8 are $180; single seats are $24 (both of these include a reception with complimentary drinks, appetizers and door prizes); lawn

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Stroke Awareness
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it starts to die. Stroke risk factors are:

Atrial fibrillation Poor diet Physical inactivity and obesity

American Stroke Association warning signs of stroke: F face droop (ask the person to smile) A arm drift (have the person raise both arms; one may drift downward) S slurred speech (ask the person to read or say a sentence) T time to call 911 Other warning signs:

Age 55 or older Cigarette smoking Prior stroke, TIA (transient ischemic attack a "warning stroke" that produces stroke-like symptoms that resolve or disappear on their own) or heart attack Family history of stroke Race African-Americans have a much higher risk of death from a stroke than Caucasians Gender Stroke is more common in men until women experience menopause High blood pressure Diabetes Heart or blood vessel disease High cholesterol Sickle cell disease

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause

If you suspect a stroke, do not delay calling 911. Do not rest, thinking your condition will improve. Do not drive to the Emergency Room. Do not go to your doctors office. Get an ambulance. Time is critical. Medical treatment is required immediately. The sooner a person is treated, the better the chances of minimizing the effects of the stroke.

Worship Attendance Statistics

2011 4 Easter 5 Easter 6 Easter 7 Easter Pentecost 45 38 60 31 46 2012 51 51 53 51 49

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Confirmation
The history of the sacrament of confirmation, as a separate rite from baptism, is convoluted, to say the least. Here is a thumbnail sketch: From early times, the Church designated bishops as the ordinary ministers of baptism, a rite with a threefold action--the water rite (immersion in water, or else the pouring of it), imposition of hands with anointing, and first communion. Over time, and as the Church grew in numbers, the bishops began to delegate this rite to the presbyters (priests). In the Eastern Church, the bishops delegated the rite in its entirety; in the West, the bishops retained for themselves the imposition of hands, while delegating the other two actions. The baptismal rite in our Prayer Book essentially puts in place the pattern from the Christian East, with the water rite, anointing and/or imposition of hands, with at least the possibility of first communion, all in one service. And all this pattern applies, whether the presider is a bishop or a priest. With this being the case, why then does the Episcopal Church retain imposition of hands by a bishop, in a separate rite of confirmation? There are three good pastoral reasons for doing so. First, in a Church which practices the baptism of young children and infants, these people need, in their maturity, a solemn occasion to stand in front of God and everybody and reaffirm the promises once made on their behalf. Second, in a Church which attracts Christians from other communities of belief, there needs to be an occasion for these people to make solemn reaffirmation of baptism and its meaning, with the intent to live these vows henceforth in this Church. Third, the pastoral presence and human touch of a bishop remind everyone present that the Church extends beyond the merely local into diocesan community, into the whole of the Episcopal Church, and into the Church catholic. The opening sentences in the introductory material to the Prayer Book rite of baptism read: Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christs Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. (BCP, 298) Confirmation adds nothing to baptism, but it remains a necessary pastoral sacrament. Episcopalians are right to hold it in such high value.

Bishop Wayne Smith

June 2012

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Bishops Committee News

Highlights of the

The Bishops Committee will devote the June Bishops Committee meeting to processing the information and beginning to form a plan. Ministerial alliance Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eureka contacted Pastor Sally about starting up a Travelers Aid system among the churches of Eureka. Pastor Sally responded immediately that St. Francis would like to be involved in this kind of ecumenical ministry. Door-to-door evangelism We have started this initiative with action! Pastor Sally and Steve Strathearn spent time in the Marisol Subdivision. On another Saturday, Pastor Sally and Barb Sacco went to the Ashton Woods subdivision. In each case, two people from St. Francis went door-to-door introducing themselves and the church to the neighbors. The minute-long meetings were low-key presentations of information, a friendly introduction to new neighbors, and an invitation to visit us for worship. They also gave pet blessing information to most households. Each session took about an hour. Nursery worker. Ellen Sacco, our nursery worker for the last two years is going off to college, but will be working with us through the summer. Suzanne Jones is putting up a job notice at the Community College. The job pays $9/hour, 3 hours /week. E-mails to entire parish. A reminder to us all: Please send only through the parish secretary.

Bishops Committee Meeting

May 20, 2012

Opening business

Opening prayer; sharing of joys and concerns Approval of April 15 minutes.

Treasurers report Finance Committee: Committee will meet in June to determine if the budget for 2012 needs any mid-year adjustment. Audit update: There is a member of St. Marks who is a professor at UMSL who will meet with Pastor Sally to see if a fraternal accounting organization at UMSL might do our audit with appropriate supervision. The proposed audit meets the diocesan guidelines. Since the audit can be done effectively by the students, it will save us a great deal of money. The Treasurer presented the financial information and commentary for the month of April. The report was accepted as presented. Vicars report Church Assistance Endowment Grant A request for $200 for a chair rack to store our chairs at the Lodge has been submitted. We dont yet know the results of our request. Matching funds will be accepted (see related article in this issue of The Chalice). Strategic Planning Our Adult Forum meetings have been devoted to strategic planning for the past 6 weeks. The meetings have produced a lot of data.

Vicars Vacation dates: Mon.-Wed., May 28-30 (2.5 days) Mon.-Fri., June 25-July 5 (2 weeks)

The Rev. Dr. Warren Crews will celebrate the Eucharist both weeks. He will preach one Sunday and Michael Booker will preach one of the Sundays.

Bylaws

The Executive Committee proposed some amendments to our bylaws which need to be updated. The changes will be posted on the bulletin board.

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Committee reports Community Service Ministries: Steve Strathearn is setting up a meeting for those involved in the Community Service Ministries, as well as anyone interested in input, new ideas for ministry, etc. The meeting will take place after Adult Forum on Sunday, June 10th. New groups and ministries that develop need to be based under Bishops Committee member assignments for administration. The following placements will be shown under any amended lists:

Green Initiatives and School Tutoring will be assigned under Community Service Ministries. Youth Group will be assigned under Christian Formation. Wednesday Crafternoon Group and The Book Discussion Group will be added to Fellowship/ Hospitality Ministries.

Touch, the organization that created the directory. The letter assigns you a unique ID and password, enabling you to log into the on-line directory. To access the directory, go to the homepage of our website www.stfranciseureka.com. Look at the pictures on the right-hand side. Underneath them youll see Member Directory, with the instruction, Click here for the on-line directory login screen. Now enter the ID and password from your letter, and youll see the directory. You can view our members information. You can update your own. Pastor Sally has tried to demonstrate the on-line directory on Sunday mornings after worship but the system has been down, presumably for maintenance; so demonstrations havent been possible yet. Stay tuned Pastor Sally is still working on it.

General Convention Listening Sessions

The General Convention of the national Episcopal Church, which happens every 3 years, occurs this July in Indianapolis. The Diocese of Missouris deputies have scheduled 3 listening sessions in June. This enables the deputies to discuss the upcoming legislation and share their opinions and concerns. It also gives us a chance to ask questions. The sessions are: Sat., June 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. at St. Timothys Creve Coeur Sat., June 16 from 10:30-noon at Calvary Church Columbia Sat., June 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. at All Saints - Farmington

Next meeting June 17th. All are welcome to attend.

Submitted by Kathleen McDonald Clerk of the Bishops Committee

Chair Rack Donations Welcome

We have applied for a grant from the Church Endowment Assistance Fund to buy a chair rack. The rack, which has wheels, will hold the folding chairs for our worship space at the Lodge. This should make it easier to put the chairs away each Sunday. We must provide matching funds to receive the grant. The cost of the chair rack is $400. So we need donations totaling $200. If you would like to contribute, please put chair rack in the memo line of your check made payable to St. Francis Episcopal Church.

June 3 Mass in the Grass

We are worshipping at the pavilion of Lakewood Hills subdivision on Sunday, June 3, at 10 a.m. Theres a map to the pavilion on our homepage, www.stfranciseureka.com. Its a beautiful site, handicap accessible. Theres a bathroom (with flush
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On-line Pictorial Directory

Our pictorial directory is now available online. Each household has received a letter from Life-

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toilet) for changing into your bathing suit after worship. The pavilion also has electricity, so well bring fans. Please bring a dish to share and whatever beverages youd like to drink. Folding chairs are also a good idea, although picnic tables are available. After worship and lunch theres swimming at the lovely lake just beyond the pavilion.

ject. This years project is in University City, and the Diocese is slated for four Saturday workdays: Saturdays June 16, June 30, Septe4mber 8, and Septmber 29. No experience is necessary, but you must be 1`6 or older. Check out the website at EHFHP.org or email info@ehfhp.org.

Door-to-door Evangelism
In pairs weve begun knocking on doors, inviting people to come worship with us at St. Francis. See this months Pastors Corner for more details. Currently were focusing on the subdivisions of Mirasol and Ashton Woods. We arrive on a Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and spend about an hour going door-to-door. If youre interested in being a part of this evangelism effort, please see Pastor Sally.

Root, Root, Root for the home team!

Thats us! Were gathering on Saturday afternoon, June 23rd, at Debbie and Dan's house for an afternoon of watching the Cardinals play Pittsburg on Dans GIANT TV screen. Game time is 1:10 p.m. Heres the lineup: Who: Any member of St. Francis or any of their friends -- young, old, in-between. Cardinals fans expected! Pirates fans welcome (remember, were the inclusive ones.). What: All the ball park perks, plus air conditioning, fun with friends, and brats hot off the grill. I dont know: Whatever you wear or bring to eat. Do not bring huge amounts of cash for the concession stand. Just bring something to drink and ball park food that you like...popcorn, peanuts, candy coated snack. Wear your Cardinals shirt or anything red. Well have a great time! Sue Schmidt will provide sign-up sheets at church, along with maps to Debbie and Dans house (about 5-10 minutes from church).

Concerts on Central June

Enjoy a summer evening of music, friends, cold drinks, street food and free tattoos for kids of all ages. Eurekas June concert is Friday, June 15th, starting at 7:00 p.m. on Central Avenue. St. Francis booth is easy to find: Were the ones across from the Parish House, in front of Susie Q Quilting, offering evangelism and free fellowship along with free tattoos for tots. And if youre still not sure where we are, were the only ones with our own loving clown. Its fun! Come on along and bring your neighbors and friends. See Sally Hader or Kyra Jordan if you can help out.

Episcopal Diocese Habitat for Humanity 2012

Members of the Diocese of Missouri once again have the opportunity to volunteer and participate in a Habitat for Humanity home building pro-

Root, Root, Root for the Cardinals!

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Q: A:

Black Sheep, Black Sheep, have you any wool? Yes, Sir. Yes, Sir. Three Bags full. And that's us!

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 Night Prayer. Fridays from 10-11:30 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. A loving family of God Community without negative undertones & more inclusivity & more joy Growing. Children now. Many opportunities for activities. We still have a present. The Spirit! Pastoral leadership Future Doing more More members Were growing! Hope in all things New people bringing new ideas Enthusiastic family, growing in our faith Continued growth We seem to be growing More people to be a bigger community Looks like we are going to have a future! Want more of it more people to share it with Growing into Gods vision. (Growing from a mission into a parish, too.) A building [of our own] that we can afford.

A friend just donated three large bags of yarn to our scarf ministry. If you need supplies, PLEASE help yourself to the bounty that's being stored at the Parish House, or contact Kathleen McDonald (mrs.mcbooks@gmail.com) for information.

The Best Things about St. Francis

Past Services Chapel at LaSalle Finding St. Francis for Christmas Eve service The emergency prayer meeting (no electricity) Community Beautiful people at LaSalle. When my child was so sick, the people prayed for him, rallied around us. Loving community. Accepting, intelligent, spiritual Music Present Learning Church family Great people & Vicar Friendly atmosphere

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St. Francis Primary Ministry Activities

Primary Activity
Sunday service/worship

Why it is important
Unites us as the body of Christ in praise and worship. Brings whole congregation together. Its the glue. It leads everything.

Education programs

The more you know the greater the depth of faith. Includes Adult Forum, Bible study, childrens program Helps understanding of our faith/beliefs.

Making Community (Forum Dinners & talks like this) Prayer Life lived in the community as Christians; ministry by example. Evangelism.

Draws us together; builds intimacy A foundation for everything we do Evangelism a light on a hilltop. Voice of Christ in the wilderness. Spreads our faith. Helps us grow. Jesus told us to do it! Were showing up to witness Christ. Provides purpose gives back. Jesus told us to do it! Individual support nurtures the individual and the community. Makes liturgy come alive. Involves the community. Keeps us afloat. Funds ministry. Makes community.

Community Service (e.g., Trinity Food pantry)

Caring for one another (We help & pray for each other)

Participants in worship (choir, acolytes, etc.) Stewardship

Worship/Liturgy/Spiritual Formation
Closing the Gap -THEN What ought to be? Need a Deacon Greater variety of music More than 1 service per weekend What action needs to be taken? Need a Deacon

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What is? Sunday a.m. worship

One service on Sundays Need 100 average Sunday attendance to do this Eucharist yes/no? Music yes/no? Day: Friday Eve, Sat eve, Sunday eve? Wednesday service? More members Need larger congregation Pastor needs to be at least full-time One weekend per month have a Saturday service Need 75-100 on each Sunday. We are moving now toward the ability to obtain some of these things. If we try to reach these items now we can ultimately burn too many people out.

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Monday Prayer Group More members

Larger, better attendance Evening Bible study Episcopal Tabernacle Choir Really, 10-15 members

Fridays at 10 a.m. Bible study More members

Try a Wednesday evening group, because more people could make it.

Choir

More members Greater enthusiasm for choir Bell choir Bell choir Much more child participation Weekly childrens sermon

No bell choir

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Closing the Gap -THEN Have our own? Seniors included in Outreach We dont have the resources here to have our own. Any church in Eureka doing this? Continue Continue the effort at Trinity, but look for Eureka-area food outreach needs.

NOW

Trinity love it

Agape House

Garden

Add weird old guys Lots of involvement Page 13 This will come with having more members. More stuff/help

Food pantry

Highway clean-up Mostly rock?!

Plant daffodils?

Cant plant on side of road of our road clean-up Yeah! Plant daffodils Partnership with City of Eureka

Green initiatives

Al-Anon

Tutoring

Scarves

Seasonal giving & Christmas Whats St. Marthas Hall?

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Closing the Gap -THEN What ought to be? More parishioners to make a larger presence in outreach projects What action needs to be taken? Mission of Deacon to find people who may want to help but need to be asked. Have quarterly sign-up.

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What is? Active participation by each parishioner

Weight Watchers more interaction with community when possible

Yes nursing homes

Open our eyes to all the possibilities for helping in the community

Look for more interaction with the community on a seasonal basis. (Especially Spring & Summer.)

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Active engagement by members in the life of the community

Contact prison (Pacific) about needs, ways to get involved. Could be direct or indirect service. Contact Price Memorial & Marymont. Provide a visitation ministry for Eureka nursing home residents that are identified as needing visitors no family close. Parishioners sign up, or possibly adopt a resident.

Prison ministry

Senior Center partnership & retirement

Do we really help people?

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Caring Relationships/Welcome/Hospitality/Social

NOW Need more follow-up Any ideas?

Closing the Gap --

THEN Better attendance OK. Increase participation of people bringing food.

Forum Dinners

Coffee hour

Pot lucks In progress Great Sue Schmidt chair Game nights, local events that all physical abilities can do.

More often Page 15 Solid participation

Monthly social activity (like the ones Sue Schmidt is planning)

Book Group Both as giver and receiver

Make it a true book group by doing away with Evening Prayer.

Better attendance A greater willingness to ask for help

Caring meals/

Dinners for the sick

Pastoral Care Committee computer listing/sign-up feeding the ailing Revive the greeter Personal welcome & note

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Evangelism/Growth/Presence in Eureka
Closing the Gap -THEN What ought to be? 3 years: Grow by 25% What action needs to be taken? 1. Door-to-door evangelism 2. Stay active in community 3. Advertise in Current worship service hours Better signs & bigger signs Remind everyone of the importance of the personal invitation. Fear of losing connection to each other. Find out why some people have left. Billboard: Investigate price. Start with 1 month. See what results come. Average Sunday attendance of 75Were starting this Billboard ad on I-44

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What is? Current congregation size

Attendance is improved

Door-to-door evangelism

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Eureka Days 1. Get Chairman 2. Youth & adults on committee 3. Use parishioners truck & trailer

A float in the parade

Concerts on Central (Tats for Tots)

John Schmidt (per one group) is going to do this. Kids in back, etc. Choir in back in robes. Get trailer. Have a questionnaire to determine who found St. Francis through one of these events.

Garden sign

Eureka Golf tournament

Howl-o-Ween

Mardi Growl Yes! Larger sign to attract drop-ins. Do this 1 time a year for all. Advertise in the Current More effective advertising Try bring a friend to church

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NOW What action needs to be taken? New, younger members Keep it going! More kids! Put more emphasis on our childrens programs in our advertising. Maybe a placard with pictures of childrens programs could be displayed at Eureka Days, Concerts on Central, etc. Need more, but need to have potential teachers shadow Linda to see how its done.

Closing the Gap --

THEN What ought to be?

What is?

We now have a kids program. We have 4-10 children on Sundays.

3 years: Grow to 25 children & 4 teachers

Few volunteers with the kids

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How many permanent? 1. Committee investigates missions in nearby states. 2. Bring options & costs to group. Finding time is difficult. More kids, more leaders Mission trip Widen the scholarly group

Youth Group

Adult Forum

Once a month program Michael. Differences in Protestants.

Additional theological study

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Closing the Gap -THEN Green church We have to be a self-supporting congregation before we do any of this page.

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We rent office & worship space

Lots of $ Lots of people

We need to grow in numbers so we can afford a building

Need to really research and not just give lip service to being a green church. Need to address issues that are really meaningful, not just Mickey Mouse. We need to do more than Rocking chairs on Lodge porch Landscaping

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Rent a larger space

Single building for the offices & worship space

Need level of sustainability, of self-sufficiency from Diocese Congregation form a committee to begin investigating cost. Courses to learn process, storage options, weight, etc. Acquire property or approach City of Eureka to donate land and allow the building of a columbarium in a park. Or we could sell niches on a wall we construct on our property. Non -denominational. Or set up a shelf/bookcase in parish house for urns until we build a columContinue as we are doing now. Stained glass

Columbarium

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Parish house full of meetings AA, Al-Anon, etc.

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Recipe of the Month

Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Cooking in the Summer: Outside, please! We have lots of hamburgers over the summer grilling season, but heres a variation that is yummy and a little different. Both Schnucks and Dierbergs usually have ground lamb, and sometimes Ive seen it at WalMart. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Easy Tzatziki recipe follows Directions In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, garlic, feta, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper, making sure not to overwork the mixture. Form the lamb mixture into 4 to 6 patties. Heat a grill pan over moderately-high heat and cook the lamb burgers until a nice crust forms, about 4 minutes. Turn the burgers over and let cook another 4 minutes. Let the burgers rest 10 minutes. Serve topped with Easy Tzatziki on a roll or bun. Easy Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek whole milk yogurt 1 English cucumber, seeded, finely grated and drained 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Chill. Dora Rita Dale Inge Thurman Aunt of Michael Weaver Mother of Michael Weaver Friend of Paddy Wrob Friend of Brigitte Jung Father of Jerry Smith Ron Jennifer Ellen Bob Ameena Seamus Co-worker of Debbie Pizzella Brother of Barb Sacco Friend of Sylvia Ahmad Friend of Sylvia Ahmad Co-worker of Nick Sacco Tom & John Margie John John & Bob Roberta Rhonda Richard Sons of Paddy Wrob Friend of Sylvia Ahmad Father of Kathleen McDonald Parishioners Sister of Carly Champlin Friend of Paddy Wrob Father of Bob Champlin

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St. Francis Parishioners - a VERY active group!

Golf Tournament
It was a great day as a good group of people participated in the Eureka Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Al Nessel, Dan Merideth, Judy Cody, and Bob Champlin were the golfers, encouraged by Della Hosutt, Debbie Pizzella, Carly Champlin and Gina Nessel, joined later in the day by Pastor Sally. Judy Cody, the only woman on the team, provided her own personal encouragement. As she moved around the course she could be heard saying, Hit the ball...carry the boys. Hit the ball...carry the boys!

St. Francis Garden Project

More enjoyment of the out-of-doors...this time by the St. Francis gardeners. The garden is located at the Wildwood YMCA on Highway 109. The Y assigns plots to various people and organizations...St. Francis has two plots. Part of the fruits of the harvest will go to the Eureka Food Pantry. The fantastic sign was a joint effort of John Schmidt who made the sign and Carly Champlin who painted it. Anyone interested in helping should contact Nancy Newcomer, John Schmidt or Kathleen McDonald.

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Pet Blessing at WHOAA Country Fair

Wildwood Horse Owners and Acreage Association (WHOAA) hosted the 3rd annual Country Fair at the Greensfelder Park stable grounds on April 28. Visitors enjoyed music, food, equestrian sport demonstrations, a country market and much more. The event was covered by The Wildwood Current News Magazine in its May issue, which included a not so great picture of Pastor Sally blessing the animals. St. Francis members staffed a booth, handing out brochures and other material about St. Francis church. Sally blessed the animals, which as you can see from our pictures, included more than horses.

St. Francis on the Road

Saturday, May 19th dawned sunny, clear and not too hot. So we, a group of St. Francis friends, took off for Springfield and New Salem, Illinois. With the organizational skills of Sue Schmidt and Jack Lauless exceptional knowledge of all things Lincoln, we were in for a terrific day of touring, eating, shopping, learning, understanding and getting to know one another better. This outing was the first in a series planned to answer members requests to have more time to talk, to get to know one another in a fun setting, and to have a non-service time to invite friends to get to know our church family. As you can see from the pictures, it was a perfect day for all those things.

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KIDS KORNER

The fifth Sunday in a month is the Childrens Sermon. On April 29, the children of St. Francis provided their own sermon on Jesus is the Shepherd.

Mom cleans up my room. My mom has a job and makes money and buys us stuff. I gave her a giant thumbprint of me. My mom helps me clean. My mom helps me learn to cook. My mom helps my dad cook. Because my dad doesnt actually know how. My mom cooks coffee for my sister.

Our Childrens Reflections on God and the Gospel

After explaining the stigmata (marks of nails in Jesus hands and feet) Dont forget about my splinters. I like your gold earrings. Theyre kinda shaped like corn. Ya know? Jesus is up in Heaven by the way. And Jesus teleported Thomas. What are things that are real but we cant see? Air, breathing, sound, clear streams, Jesus, social welfare programs. Jesus got a 3-day nap. A dirt nap! What do you like about your friends? Theyre nice. Theyre funny. What have you done nice for someone? I made my mom a Mothers Day present and it came out horrible. When my friend was sick I gave her one of my animals to cuddle. What is Mothers Day for? To celebrate our mothers and to make them feel better. To celebrate how great mothers are. Give them presents.

Birthdays in June
Sue Schmidt, June 2 Bob Smith, June 7 Katy Jones, June 15 Danny Lawson, June 24 Dana Lawson, June 29 Robbie Lawson, June 29

Anniversaries in June
Suzanne & Tim Jones, June 8
Have we missed an important date for you or your family? Make sure the Parish Administrator has all the important dates for you in the church records.

Unanswered Prayer
The preacher's five-year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day, she asked him why. "Well, Honey," he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his messages. "I'm asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon." "How come He doesn't answer it?" she asked.

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Worship Participant Schedule

Ministry
SACRISTAN

June

2012

03-Jun
Jim Eckhardt Paddy Wrob & Judy Cody Sue Schmidt

10-Jun
Rich Mayfield Sara Branchfield & Alex Branchfield Michael Booker

17-Jun
Jim Eckhardt

24-Jun
Rich Mayfield

LECTORS INTERCESSOR

Kristie Lenzen & Kevin Selle & Cristin Kathleen McDonald Selle Kristie Lenzen Bob Smith

CHALICE ACOLYTE

Barb Sacco Richard Mayfield

Michael Booker Kyra Jordan

Kathleen McDonald Alex Branchfield

Kevin Selle Kevin Selle

ALTAR GUILD USHER

Brigitte Jung Mass in the Grass

Jerry Smith & Stevie Linda Doolittle & Ste- Brigitte Jung & Sue Sewell vie Sewell Schmidt Bob Smith John Schmidt Bob Smith & Suzanne Jones Michael Booker Bob Champlin & Jim Eckhardt Barb & Nick Sacco

TELLERS HOSPITALITY/COFFEE HOUR

Rich Mayfield & Suz- Arlene Underwood & anne Jones Bob Champlin Mass in the Grass and picnic Jack Lauless

A Prayer for Fathers

Most gracious Heavenly Father, we thank you for our earthly fathers, to whom you have entrusted the responsibility to provide loving protection of their families and guidance to their children. May our earthly fathers imitate the courage of Abraham, Jesse and Joseph, and all the holy fathers of the past in providing wise counsel to the children you have given to their care. Give them valiant faith in the face of confusion and conflict, hope in time of trouble and sorrow, and steadfast love for you, for their families, and for all your people throughout the world. Assist all fathers, that through your Grace, they may steadily grow in holiness and in knowledge and understanding of your Truth. May they generously impart this knowledge to those who rely on them. We ask your blessing on all those to whom you have entrusted the responsibilities of fatherhood. May your Holy Spirit constantly inspire them with justice, mercy, strength, and self-giving love. May they receive your Grace abundantly in this earthly life, and may they look forward to eternal joy in your presence in the life to come. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ. AMEN.

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Financial Update April 2012

April 2012 Total Income Total Expenses Difference $ 10,245 9,215 $ 1,029 Budgeted for April $ 9,512 8,941 $ 571 YTD 2012 Actual $ 38,689 35,872 $ 2,817 $ 15,410 4,789 26,974 3,612 YTD 2012 Budget $ 38,048 39,638 $ (1,590)

Checking AccountRockwood Bank Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-general Custodial account held by the Diocese Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-Sp Growth

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 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.

Additionally, on the Sunday immediately following the Bishops Committee meeting which is on the third Sunday of the month, the financial results for the previous month will be reported in the bulletin insert.

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.