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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: 636-778-0799Cell: 713-515-5676

Bishop’s Committee: DonnaBernert, Sr. Warden, Bob Champlin,

Jr. Warden; Sally Hader; SylviaAhmad; Jack Lauless; Michael Booker;

Rich Mayfield; Sue Schmidt; KevinBroom; Kathleen McDonald, clerk;

Suzanne Jones, Treasurer

Convention Delegates:

Suzanne Jones; Kevin Selle

Alternate: Linda Doolittle

Annual MeetingAn Annual Meeting is held each year at

the end of January at which new

Bishop’s Committee and Convention

Delegates are elected.

St. Francis’ Episcopal Church is a mis-

sion of the Episcopal Diocese of

Missouri.

The Chalice is the newsletter of St.

Francis’ Episcopal Church, Eureka, andis 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

[email protected].

The Chalice

St. Francis’ Episcopal Church

Eureka MO

Pastor’s Corner Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the

heavens; praise him in the heights…

Praise him, heaven of heavens, and youwaters above the heavens. -- Psalm 148,

(verses 1, 4) – 5th Sunday of Easter

Writer and theologian Diana Butler Bass says that

the question, “Where is God?” is what drove her to re-

search and write her latest book, Grounded . Bass cor-

rectly notes that the writers of the Bible had the idea of a

3-tiered universe: heaven, earth, below the earth. As thePsalm cited above shows, ancient near Eastern people be-

lieved that above the dome of the sky there were waters.

We 21st-century people know better. We know that

the universe is incredibly vast. To the ancients, God was

in the heavens above. But we know that it doesn’t make

sense to think of God as “above” and hell as “below.”

Hence, Bass asks the question, “Where is God?”

Perhaps the better question is, “Where is God

NOT?” That one is simple to answer: There is no place

where God is not. God is everywhere. And, that being

the case, everything we see and know and feel is under

the care of God. There is no secular world, as my bumper

sticker says. Everything is potentially sacred, holy. Be-

cause everything is under the eye of God.

So let us praise God this Eastertide, rejoicing in allthat our Almighty God has made. Alleluia!

Pastor Sally Weaver†

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Contacting Pastor Sally

If you call or e-mail Pastor Sally and she

doesn’t respond, please let her know.

The best number to call

is her cell phone:

314-651-3836.

Remember that there’s a

middle initial, “S”, in

her e-mail address:

[email protected].

She wants to respond quickly, so please

let her know if that’s not occurring.

The Vicar’s Calendar is

On-line

Pastor Sally’s calendar is on our website,

www.stfranciseureka.com. Select

“Calendar,” then “Vicar’s Calendar.” It’s

the only calendar Pastor Sally uses, so it is

complete and up-to-date.

Table of Contents

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 everyone’s

accomplishments.

Adult Forum Calendar 4

ASA Statistics 18

Birthdays & Anniversaries 10Bishop’s Committee Minutes 13

Book Group 17

Calendar 34

Clergy Conference Dates 6

Contacting Pastor Sally 2

Crafters’ Calendar 17

Crafters’ Outing 16

Diocesan Leadership Pictures 25

Earthy Soul 9

Easter Egg Hunt 31

Easter Brunch 32

E-cycle Day 15

Eureka New Year’s Eve 2.0 29

“Faith Under Construction” 14

Financial Update 12

Floor Plan Final 23

From the Deacon 3

Invitational Ministry 23

Kids’ Space 7

Pastor’s Corner 1

Planning Calendar 27

Prayer for St. Francis’ 18

Prayer list 11Property Update 21

Recipe of the Month 19

Red Wagon 10

Rides for Roger 6

St. Francis’ in Depth 18

St. Francis’ Ministries 20

Upcoming Events 5

Worship Leaders 33Youth Sunday 6

Youth Group Schedule 32

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From the Deacon

INTO THE DARKNESS

Deacon Rebecca On Saturday, March 19, Phil and I took part

in Earth Hour. It’s an annual one-hour event inwhich people voluntarily turn off their non-essential household lights in an effort to promote

positive environmental actions. We had partici- pated in the past, so we knew what to expect. Ienjoyed digging out my “non-electrical” devices(i.e. candles, oil lamps) and using them for this

event.

This year felt different for me, though. The darkness seemed heavier and thedimly lit room did not offer its familiar coziness. This feeling drew my thoughts tothe darkness itself. Without sufficient lighting, my mind was free to drift off to a

place of silent stillness and sadness. It reminded me of my grief and recent loss.Darkness.

With Good Friday approaching, I was thinking of the darkness of the tomb inwhich Jesus was to be laid. Before we can celebrate the good news of Jesus’ resur-

rection, we have to pass through the silence and darkness of the Good Friday tomb.We know that Easter morning will come in the same sense as when we experiencethe intensity of a severe storm. We know the crack of thunder, the flashes of light-ning, and the dark clouds won’t last forever and that calm will be restored as the

storm continues to move away from us. We just have to ride it out.

In John 14:23, Jesus says: “Those who love me will keep my word, and my

Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”

What I hear deep in this verse is the assurance that no matter what happens inlife, God will not abandon us. Even when we are left feeling numbed by life’s

events and tragedies, and we are passing through a daunting darkness, Jesus prom-ises to be with us. We don’t want to travel through those shadowy and scary places,

but sometimes we aren’t given choices as to which path we have to walk. We have

to keep moving forward along the poorly lit pathway until the time has past. Thenwe can finally switch on the lights and hopefully we will see that we weren’t travel-

ing alone after all.

Deacon’s vacation

Deacon Rebecca will be on vacation from Wednesday, April 6, through Monday,April 11, 2016.


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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”, “Adults”.

Adult Forums April

April 3 Translations of the Bible

April 10 Sustainable agriculture

April 17 Vicar's Forum

April 24 What's the Diocese for?

May 1 Commitment Sunday

May 8 Moms in the Bible

May 15 Our dreams for the next chapter

May 22 Deaconess Anne House

May 29 New Testament Archeology

Adult Forum Schedule


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Upcoming Events

April 1: Women’s Group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Judy Cody’s home

April 2: Eureka’s New Year’s Eve 2.0, 4-10 p.m.

April 14: Book Group meets at 6:30 p.m., Parish House

April 17: Youth Sunday

April 27: Crafter outing, all invited, Pere Marquette Park

April 29-30: ECW Retreat, Pallottine Retreat Center in

Florissant

April 30: Metro IV meeting, 10 a.m. at St. Timothy’s

Youth Sunday – April 17On Sunday, April 17, our children will lead us in worship at 10:15 a.m.

They will serve as lectors, intercessors, acolyte, co-usher, and torchbearers. They

will also “perform” the Gospel as the sermon. We will hear the prayers they have

written as the Prayers of the People.

Please plan on attending this service, showing our support for our children

serving in these leadership roles.

Women’s Group Takes in a Movie!

Quick! Put it on your Calendar!

The St. Francis’ Women’s Group meets Tues-

day, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Judy

Cody. All adult women and their friends are in-

vited to join the party. If you would like to bring

a snack or drink to share, please do. If you

come empty-handed, that’s fine, too.

A very relaxed evening…..Need more informa-

tion? Call Judy Cody.


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Clergy Conference Dates 2016September 27-29, 2016: Clergy Conference at Toddhall Retreat Center

December 1, 2016: Clergy Day at St. Martin's Episcopal Church

Rides for Roger Shaw

The following is the schedule for rides to and from the 10:15 a.m. worship on Sun-

days.

April 3 - Rich Mayfield

April 17 - Sue Schmidt

May 1 - Donna Bernert

May 15 - Kevin Broom for pickup and Cheryl Foster for dropoff

June 5 - Sylvia Ahmad

June 19 - Sylvia Ahmad

Prayer for Capital Campaign

“Faith Under Construction”

St. Francis’ Episcopal Church Loving and gracious God, we praise you for the blessings that we have received inour personal lives and as members of St. Francis’ Church. Lord God, we have re-

mained faithful to your call to ministry and by your grace, we now have the propertyon which to erect a building where we can continue in the work and ministry youhave set before us. We ask your continued presence to be ever with us as we embarkon our capital campaign, Faith Under Construction. Be our guide and light as wediscern how we can best support and participate in this campaign. To make ourdream of our own building a reality, we place our trust in you to be our steadfast

companion and guide.In your Holy name we pray. AMEN.


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Submitted by Kathy Regnier

FROM THE KIDS’ SPACE

Throughout Lent, we talked about the importance of forgiveness. The children madetags to show example of forgiveness in their lives and then they wove them all to-

gether.

For Easter, we made “stained-glass crosses” to celebrate!


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Earthy Soul by Kathleen McDonald

Hyper-Pollinated Hyacinths

Those of us who walked in

early to St. Francis’ sanctuary on

Holy Saturday for the Easter

Vigil were overwhelmed by beau-

tiful displays of flowers assem-

bled and arranged by the talented

members of the Altar Guild. We

were amazed by the beauty of the

flowers, by their depth of colors,

their artistic placement in just the

right light and by the way they were set to call attention to the altar, the lectern and

the music area. Awesome!!

We were also overwhelmed by the allergens in the air. Those flowers were so

fresh, so vibrantly alive that their pollen was popping out! It took me a few mo-

ments of itchy eyes and light coughing to realize that church flowers the way we do

them make a wonderful metaphor for the members and the mission of St. Francis.

Not that each of us is all that pretty and vibrant. Not that we’re allergic to oneanother. Here’s what I mean.

The Easter flowers in the picture at the top of this article are very nice. Pro-

fessionally done, they include all the Easter/spring regulars and a few I don’t recog-

nize. These would be lovely in any church and are probably what we would have at

St. Francis’ if that’s how we were spending our (limited) budget these days. The key

phrase here is in any church. The flowers in the top picture will stay in the church

for a week, have their water changed, and probably last through the next Sunday in

Eastertide. All of their loveliness will stay in the church building.St. Francis’ flowers were donated one plant at a time by members of the con-

gregation. Altar Guild shopped for the best price on the best plants, and they artfully

arranged them. The plants offered silent worship to their creator, and added joy to

our own worship. Then, after three services with incense and asperging, one Easter-

Egg hunt, one Easter feast featuring more flowers, the members of the congregation

took the flowers home to plant in their own gardens or to share with friends.

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(Continued from page 9)

And isn’t that a metaphor for what we do every week? We come together to

worship God. We gather around the Word, the Table and the music, sharing the

prayers and actions that offer our love to God and we share God’s love with one an-other. But at the end of the service, the coffee, the Adult Forum, we take ourselves

home. We re-root ourselves with the power of love we have just shared, and then we

share that love with our families, neighbors, and colleagues.

Isn’t that how we’re helping

to build the Kingdom of God?


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April Birthdays

& Anniversaries

Nicholas Selle April 8

John Schmidt April 10

Cole Freund April 21

Jerry Smith April 27

Barb & Nick Sacco April 29

Red Wagon

"Thousands of needy Missouri

families receiving temporary state

assistance are also expected to losethose benefits due to shorter wel-

fare time limits adopted last year

by the Legislature."

Read more at http://

www.missourinet.com/2016/03/24/

nearly-30000-missourians-could-

lose-food-stamps-april-1/

Please remember the

food pantry when you

shop: peanut butter,

jelly, canned meats,

canned pasta meals,

individual packs of fruits, apple-

sauce, puddings, instant oatmeal

packs, dry cereals.

Also, always needed

items — paper and

sanitary products,

soaps, dental items,

etc.

For This Time in Our

Common Life

“Let us pray knowing that every-thing depends on God our Father,

but let us also work together as if

everything depends on us.”

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“Preparing for Sunday”

The homepage of our website,

www.StFrancisEureka.com, now contains the

icon shown here. Click-ing on this icon brings up

the Bible readings for the

upcoming Sunday. Not

only can you read the

Scriptures appointed,

there’s a brief explana-

tion of each passage.

This is a good and easy way to prepare for

what you’ll 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. Fran-

cis’, those who haven’t joined us yet, those

on our prayer list, the needs of our commu-

nity, and the world. We close each session

at 6:05-6:15 p.m. with New Zealand NightPrayer.

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 this meeting whenever you

can, whether weekly or once in a while. All

are welcome.

The Barger

Family

Parishioners

Nick Parishioner

Tom & John Sons of Paddy Wrob

Billie Jerry Smith’s mother

Horst Brigitte Jung’s brother

Roberta Carly Champlin’s sister

Gwen & Rhonda Rosie & Ernie’s daughters-in-

law

Joe Son of Donna & Joe Bernert

Carol Daughter of John & Sue

Schmidt

Juanita Friend of St. Francis’

Tim Friend of St. Francis’

Neal & Tom Friends of Pastor Sally & Tony

The Lewis

family

Friends of the Sebourns

Kayla Granddaughter of Annie

Rayman

Leah Friend of Sylvia Ahmad

Johanna Jack Lauless’ mother

Lynn Cheryl Foster’s dad

Mark Anne Booker’s father

Darla Paul Becker’s wife

Prayer List

May Calendar &

Worship Schedule

The deadline for the May newsletter, calen-

dar & worship schedule is April 21. Items

not received by that date may not make the

publication. If you have items for any of

these publications, please send or e-mail to

Barbi Click in the parish office

([email protected]).

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Financial Update — February 2016

Actual for

Feb 2016

Budgeted for

Feb

YTD 2016

Actual

YTD 2016

Budget

Total Income $ 11,812 $ 11,275 58,950 $ 22,550

Total Expenses 10,720 11,461 24,691 22,722

Difference $ 1,093 $ (186) $ 34,260 $ (172)

Checking Account — Rockwood Bank $ 20,459.67Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust 12,653.77

Custodial account held by the Diocese 24,307.04

St. Francis Building Account 47,484.75

Vicar’s Discretionary Account 336.86

Land Costs — 602 Brewster 35,686.99

Total $ 140,929.08

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:

Nothing exceptional to notice this month, but please in the line items of the treas-urer’s report that not paying the parish house rent during its post-flood renovationwas mostly offset in the additional amount paid for the extended use of the Masonic

Lodge.

OTHER MATTERS FOR THE COMMITTEE:

None at this time.

Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne

Suzanne Jones, Treasurer


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Bishop’s Committee Minutes, St. Francis’ Eureka March 20, 2016

Members present: Sylvia Ahmad, Donna Bernert, Michael Booker, KevinBroom, Bob Champlin, Sally Hader, Rich Mayfield, Kathleen McDonald, Sue

Schmidt, Pastor Sally Weaver, Deacon Rebecca Barger, Treasurer Suzanne Jones

Opening business The meeting opened with prayer offered by Michael Booker at

12:35.

Sharing of joys and concerns

Approval of Feb 27 minutes – Bishop’s Committee retreat business meeting.These minutes were not sent in time for members to read them thoroughly.

They have been sent and can be commented on and approved at our nextmeeting along with the minutes of the March 20th meeting. The Clerk

apologized for technical difficulties.

Treasurer’s report The treasurer’s report had been sent electronically earlierin the week. Suzanne explained the transfer of funds from one line to another andcontinued spending of administrative costs, both of which are needed to deal with

flood.

Approval of February financial results Motion to accept, Michael Booker, Sec-

onded by Kevin Broom, Approved by ALL

Vicar’s report

Holy Week worship Thursday night, Friday noon and evening, Saturday

Action items from retreat about signs for Rockwood Arbor Drive (AKA 602Brewster) – Marketing has taken on this project. Annette has designed a

banner that will be ready for Eureka’s Cinco De Mayo pet parade and pet

blessings on Saturday May 7th.

Court case against man who stole property at the Lodge. Pastor Sally has heard

from the prosecuting attorney on this case. Sally may be subpoenaed to tes-tify in this matter. She has already provided the prosecutor with a list of non

-recovered items. Sally will be notified as the case moves on.

Update on 210 S. Central Ave. Building now is completely finished from floodrepair. It looks great! New furniture donated by Sylvia Ahmad from the es-tate of Bashir Ahmad. We are still having electronic problems, but Sallyhas made a few interim moves before we can get more compatible systemhook-ups. Door locks will be installed shortly on interior doors.

“Faith under Construction” Communication phase begins April 3rd which will in-

clude testimonies from various parish members. New brochures and

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“Faith under Construction” The campaign to fund St. Francis’ church building, “Faith under Construc-

tion,” is underway. During Sunday worship in April you’ll hear from parishioners

about why they are committed to sacrificial giving to the building fund.Also this month you’ll receive a brochure and a letter with a Commitment

Card. Please prayerfully consider your 3-year commitment to building a church

home for St. Francis’. You’ll receive an invitation to a brunch following 10:15

a.m. worship on Sunday, May 1. During that service we’ll turn in our Commit-

ment Cards and celebrate with good food and fellowship.

The Diocese is funding the difference between what we raise through “Faith

under Construction” and the cost of the building. God has blessed us more bounti-

fully than we could have imagined. Let’s pass on those blessings by raising as

much money as we possibly can through “Faith under Construction.”

EurekaChamber of

Commerce

Cinco de MayoPet Parade

Saturday, May 7th,1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

St. Francis’ loves to party with our neighbors, especially when it involves our pets and warm weather. Eureka’s annual Pet Parade will surely be more fun in May

than it ever was in February or March! If you want to enter your pet in the parade,

you can pre-register ($5 per pet) by calling the Eureka Chamber of Commerce at

636-938-6062. Or you can register the morning of the parade.

This year’s Pet Parade and celebration will include Pet Blessings by our own

pet-loving Pastor, and free St. Francis’ medals to give away to neighbors and pets.

With or without your pet, join us on May 7th for fun with Fido and Fluffy. If

you can, please wear your St. Francis’ t-shirt or jacket.


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Pere Marquette State Park and LodgeFresh Air, Fun, Food, Fellowship

Save the date! Any adult St. Francis’ members, family and friends are in-

vited to join the group of those traveling by carpool and caravan to Pere Marquette

State Park on Wednesday, April 27th.

This is a perfect outing for nature lovers, as we can appreciate creation by

taking moderate walking trails or by sipping beverages on the deck overlooking the

riverfront. Either of these activities will work up an appetite for lunch at Pere Mar-

quette.

We’ll meet at the Parish House parking lot at 10 a.m. and leave from there.

Want more information? A bit more enticement? See Sue Schmidt or Donna

Bernert.

Note: There will be no regular meeting of the Wednesday Crafternooners on that

day.


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Crafters’ Outings Calendar 2016

April 27: Pere Marquette Park--drive up the River Road, walk in the Park,

lunch in the Lodge

May 25: MO Botanical Gardens and lunch on the terrace

June 29: St Louis City Library Tour, Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour, lunch in

the Biergarten

July 27: Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Tour and lunch at Ikea

August 31: Movie TBD and lunch

September 28: Kimmswick and lunch at The Blue Owl

October 26: Christ Church Cathedral, New Cathedral, Old Cathedral, lunch at

Llewellyns Pub in the Central West End.

November 30: Old St. Charles and lunch (Christmas shops and Lewis andClark Discovery Center)

These activities are open to anyone who would like to join us--friends, spouses,

any adult who would enjoy it.

Book Group — The Secret Chord Save the Date, Find the book! Thursday, April 14th,6:30 p.m.amazon.com or St. Louis County Library www.slcl.org

Incest? Treachery and murder? Marriages for love and

political alliance? This is the original Game of Thrones. . .Each

of the members of David’s court comes into sharp relief.” The

Miami Herald

This is a FASCINATING book by a Pulitzer prize win-

ning author. Although we know large parts of King David’s

story from the Bible, this book makes a human out of David

and lets us know him in his era and think about our own.

For personal recommendations, check with Sue Schmidt, Becky Hall, Arlene

Underwood, Pastor Sally, Kathleen McDonald. (note, Sue Schmidt has a copy she

can loan.)

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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.

St. Francis’ In-Depth

If you would like more details about St. Francis’ finances, the Bishop’s Committee

meetings, and the Vicar’s activities, please see the bulletin board in the lower level

of the Lodge. There you will find two month’s worth of:

Bishop’s Committee meeting minutes

Monthly financial reports Treasurer’s commentary

Vicar’s activity reports

Sunday Worship

Attendance Statistics

2015 2016 4 Lent 49 70

5 Lent 62 53

Palm Sunday 68 55

Easter Sunday 129 125


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Recipe of the Month

Ingredients:

12 ounces fettuccine (3/4 box)

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces

kosher salt and pepper

2 pounds garden peas in their pods (2 cups shelled)

6 scallions, trimmed and chopped

½ cup grated Parmesan

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, return the pasta to

the pot, and toss with 4 tablespoons of the oil.

2. While the pasta cooks, place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water,and bring to a simmer. Add 1 tablespoon salt and cook until tender, about 12 min-

utes.

3. Meanwhile, shell the peas. When the potatoes have 2 minutes left to cook, add

the peas to the pot. Finish cooking, drain, and transfer to pasta pot.

4. Stir in the scallions, ¼ cup Parmesan, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, ¾ teaspoon

salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.

5. .Divide among bowls and top with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan.

Sweet Pea and Potato Pasta

Palm Sunday March 20, 2016


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St. Francis’ Ministries: In the parish

In the world

In the Diocese

The Task Force for the Hungry

One of the advantages of being part of a

diocese is that people across the areas who

have similar interests in mission can work to-

gether, sharing ideas, pooling resources, work-

ing together as the body of Christ within East-

ern Missouri. The Task Force for the Hungry

is a group within our diocese who works in ex-

actly that way, and St. Francis’ is a part of that group.

The Diocesan Task Force for the Hungry is growing in several areas that

work to minister to the hungry:

* speak and act on behalf of hungry people,

* fund food ministries,* raise awareness about hunger and poverty issues,

* serve as a resource to food ministries within the Diocese of Missouri.

The food pantries and projects they support operate on a shoestring, but are

on the front lines in fighting hunger and homelessness. Their work is to support

these groups by providing money that helps keep them viable.

It is exciting to know how many parishes and missions in our diocese have

the same passion as we do for hunger ministry. Many have or participate in a food

pantry program as we do. Several other parishes also have gardens where they

grow food for the hungry. Some participate actively in the annual Eden Seminary

walk to end hunger. If you would like to

know more about the work of the Task Force

for the Hungry, check out their web page or

talk to Barbi Click or Kathleen McDonald.

Working together, we can do more to

eradicate hunger and to feed the hungry than

we can do alone.

by Kathleen McDonald


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602 Brewster Rd.: Property Update

The Executive Committee – Senior Warden Donna Bernert, Junior Warden

Bob Champlin, Treasurer Suzanne Jones, Deacon Rebecca Barger, and Pastor Sally

– meets with Bishop Smith on Thursday, March 31 to discuss the baptismal font.

On Thursday, April 7, Pastor Sally presents the layout and exterior elevations

of the building to the Committee on Church Architecture and Allied Arts. This com-

mittee, chaired by Bishop Smith, approves the building design.

The Building Committees and Task Forces intend to complete Church Devel-

opment Services’ “Materials and Finishes Selection Sheet” by April 10. On Sunday,

April 10 at 9:15 a.m. at the Lodge the committees will discuss their recommenda-

tions. All are welcome to attend the “building update” meetings on Sunday morn-

ings -- normally from 9:30-10 a.m. -- in the basement of the Lodge.

Following is a list of the committees and task forces involved in completing

the “Materials and Finishes Selection Sheet.” If you’re interested in being on one of

these, please let the Chair know.

Construction Committee

Areas of concernMaterials, systems, roof, insulation, HVAC, security sound, exterior finish, ceilingheight, fire suppression

MembersRich Mayfield, Chair Joe Bernert Michael BookerBrigitte Jung Nick Sacco Tony Weaver

Interior Committee

Areas of concernFixtures, furniture, equipment, carpeting, paint, tile, decorations

MembersPaddy Wrob, Chair Elaine Booker Kevin BroomCarly Champlin Becky Hall

Exterior Committee

Areas of concernLandscaping, garden, outdoor signs, outside lights, fencing

MembersDonna Bernert, Chair Judy Cody Jack Lauless (signs only)Kathleen McDonald John Schmidt

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Sanctuary Task Force

Areas of concernThe worship space – décor; sacristy; placement of baptismal pool, altar, seating,

choir, and musical instruments

MembersPastor Sally, Chair Deacon Rebecca Barger Cheryl Foster

Kevin Selle Jerry Smith Max Starbuck

Daycare/Preschool Committee

Areas of concernThe children’s wing – outdoor fencing and play area; furniture, flooring, lighting,

equipment, etc.MembersSue Schmidt, Chair Kathy Regnier LindaDoolittle

Kitchen Committee

Areas of concernThe kitchen – equipment, placement, pantry, flooring, cabinets, counter tops, etc.

MembersSylvia Ahmad, Chair Sally Hader


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The floor plan for the children’s wing is final!

2016 Invitational Ministry Announcement

St. Francis’ invitational ministry is slated to resume beginning in May. This

important ministry is directed toward parish growth and viability. Our areas of fo-cus will be neighboring subdivisions. Parishioners involved in this ministry will

go out in pairs inviting folks to worship with us. We will be making these visitsSaturday mornings between 9:30 and 11:30 during the summer and early fallmonths, weather permitting. With the current schedule of individuals, commitmentto this ministry is one Saturday morning every three or four weeks. Please see Pas-tor Sally or Deacon Rebecca if you are interested in this ministry opportunity.


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(Bishop Committee Minutes continued from page 13)

commitment cards are in the planning stage by the Marketing Committee. Theywill be finished and distributed in plenty of time for the celebration brunch,

May 1st.

Property update

Construction committee – Rich Mayfield

Conversation with Glen T. on Mar 16. Rich explained that we had aconversation with Glen and his engineer, via conference call,with Rich, Tony Weaver and Bob Champlin. Nothing concrete toreport yet. This week Rich will speak with John Boggs, Eureka’s

City Building Commissioner to discuss the construction of theroad, electric lines and plumbing with the goal that we protect as

many of our trees as possible.

Paddy Wrob – Interior

Donna Bernert – Exterior

Task forces

Sanctuary – Pastor Sally

Preschool – Sue Schmidt

Kitchen – Sylvia Ahmad

Glen’s visit on March 23 Finishes and Materials checklist for committees

will be sent to committee members to work on. Due by April 10th.

Reactions/responses to baptismal pool? Bob, Donna, Rebecca, Pastor Sally.March 31st, 11:00 meet with Bishop. We will express gratitude. Concerns to

be addressed. We might invite the Bishop to meet with the congregation toexplain in greater depth his plans and desires for this space.

Closing business

Temperature check

Closing prayer

Next meeting: Sunday, April 17

Kathleen McDonald, Clerk


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Planning Calendar April

April

Tutoring weekly ministry

Apr 2 – Flooded businesses’ party, New Year’s Eve 2.0 on Central Ave. from 6-10 p.m.

Apr 3 – Communication phase of “Faith under Construction” begins

Apr 6 through 11 – Deacon’s vacation

April 7 – Church Architecture Committee meeting - Vicar

Apr 14 – Book Group

Apr 17 – Youth Sunday

Apr 17 – Vicar’s Forum

Apr 27 – Parish-wide outing by Crafters – Pere Marquette State Park

Apr 30 – Metro IV delegation meeting @ St. Timothy’s

Adopt-a-Highway – date TBA

May

Invitational ministry resumes

Growing Green community garden

May 1 – Commitment Sunday, “Faith under Construction”

May 7 – Cinco de Mayo Eureka Celebration

May 15 – Pentecost

May 15 – “Our Dreams” at Adult Forum

May 16 through 19 – Vicar’s vacation

May 18 – Tutoring weekly ministry breaks for the summer May 20 – Concerts on Central

May 25 – Parish-wide outing by Crafters – MO Botanical Gardens

May 28 – Flyer blitz for Mass in the Grass

May 29 – Memorial Day honored

May 29 – Trinity CWE hot lunch ministry


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Easter Sunday Egg Hunt


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Easter Sunday Brunch

Youth Group Schedule of Events Here’s what is planned by our Youth Group. All middle- and high-schoolers andtheir friends are always welcome at every gathering.

Wed., April 20 - 7 p.m. -- game night at Pastor Sally's, 2575 Sunrise Dr.

Wed., May 18 - 7 p.m. -- movie night at Pastor Sally's, 2575 Sunrise Dr.

Sat., Jun 18 -- Endangered Wolf Center. We'll invite all of St. Francis' to join usfor a wolf howl. It's in the evening; exact time to be determined.

Wed., July 20 -- Laser tag at The Edge in Belleville, IL in the evening

Sat., Aug 13 -- We'll invite St. Francis' to join us at the Museum of Transportationon Barrett Station Rd. Time to be determined.

Wed., Sep 7 -- we'll cook dinner at the Ronald McDonald House for the families

staying there while their children are in the hospital.

Wed., Oct 19 -- 7 p.m. at Pastor Sally's, 2575 Sunrise Dr.


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April 2016 WORSHIP LEADERS SCHEDULE

Ministry APRIL 3 APRIL 10 APRIL 17 APRIL 24

Lectors Kathleen

O’Reilly

Kevin Selle

Paddy Wrob

Kevin Selle

Tim B.

Katie J.

Barb Sacco

Kathleen

McDonald

Intercessors Kathleen

O’Reilly

Kevin Selle

Sue Schmidt

Michael Booker

Paddy Wrob

Kevin Selle

Barb Sacco

Kathleen

McDonald

Chalice Suzanne Jones Michael Booker Kathleen

McDonald

Kevin Selle

Acolyte Rich Mayfield Katy J. Amanda B-M Kevin Selle

Torchbearers Annette CarrJack Lauless

Sue SchmidtJohn Schmidt

Lydia B-MJonah B-M

ArleneUnderwood

Barb Sacco

Altar

Guild

Brigitte Jung

Sue Schmidt

Brigitte Jung

Jerry Smith

Linda Doolittle

Kathleen O’Reilly

Linda Doolittle

Sue Schmidt

Greeters Sue Schmidt

Annette Carr

Sue Schmidt

Annette Carr

Sue Schmidt

Annette Carr

Sue Schmidt

Annette Carr

Usher John Schmidt Bob Champlin Rich Mayfield

Rocco R.

Michael Booker

Tellers Suzanne Jones

Rich Mayfield

Bob Smith

Bob Champlin

Arlene

Underwood

Suzanne Jones

Rich Mayfield

Bob Smith

Eucharistic

Visitor

Paddy Wrob Kevin Selle Sally Hader Kathleen

McDonald


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April 2016 @ St. Francis’

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

9 am Staff

Meeting

10 am

Bible Study

2

4 pm New

Year’s Eve

2.0 Down-

town

Eureka

3

8 am HE

9 am Choir Practice

9:30 am Property

10:15 am HE

11:55 am Adult Forum

4

5:30 pm

Prayer

Group

6:30 pm

Worship

& Music

5

6 pm

Women’s

Group at

JudyCody’s

6

12:30 pm

Crafternoon

6:30 pm

Tutoring @ Lodge

7

6:30 pm

Sanctuary

Task

Force

Meeting

8

10 am

Bible Study

9

10

8 am HE

9 am Choir Practice

9:30 Property

10:15 am HE


11

5:30 pm

Prayer

Group

12 13

12:30 pm

Crafternoon

6:30 pm

Tutoring @ Lodge

14

6:30

Book

Group

15

10 am

Bible Study

16

17 Youth Sunday

8 am HE

9 am Choir Practice

9:30 am Property

10:15 am HE


12:45 pm Bishop’s

Committee

18

5:30 pm

Prayer

Group

19

6 pm

Communi-

cation &

Marketing

20

12:30 pm

Crafternoon

6:30 pm

Tutoring @

Lodge

7 pm Youth

Group

21 22

10 am

Bible Study

23

24

8 am HE

9 am Choir Practice

9:30 am Property

10:15 am HE11 55 Ad lt F

25

5:30 pm

Prayer

Group

26 27

10 am

Crafters’ Outing

to Pere Marquette

6:30 pmTutoring @

28 29

10 am

Bible Study

30

10 am

Metro IV at

St. Tim’s

Deacon Rebecca on Vacation

Deacon Rebecca on Vacation

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