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March 2020
The Printed Voice of St. Francis of the Tetons
Episcopal Church
The Voice of the Vestry
St. Francis may be getting a facelift. Chris and Ethan Moulder, from Dubbe-Moulder Architects, presented their preliminary plans for the renovation of the front entry of the church to the Building and Grounds Committee at the February meeting. Their proposal was met with enthusiastic approval. The next step will be to authorize the design team to complete construction drawings, this will be voted on by vestry in the March meeting. If vestry votes to approve authorizing construction drawings then we can get contract and material bid estimates. It will take some time to put all the numbers together to see if we can afford the project. Funding this renovation can come from several options. One option is our Building Reserve Fund, that we have been adding to for the last few years, but it will be hard to imagine completing the project with this fund. It may be inevitable that we would need to launch a Capi-tal Campaign to cover the remainder of the costs. There will be many tasks to keep our costs down that volunteers can help with, from costing to final clean up. All are welcome to help as you are able. Please take time to look at the proposed architec-tural renderings displayed in the meeting room and give us your thoughts. We had a wonderful lead into Lent with the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake din-ner. Thanks to all who cooked, set up, cleaned, and donated food. Our Ash Wednes-day service was the start of Lent, this years’ service was well attended. It is always a humble service that reminds us that “we are dust and to dust we will return”. It is only by the grace of God that we are given everlasting life thru Jesus Christ our sav-ior. (BCP) Pg.265 “I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting and self-denial, and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.” This year let us make this a holy Lent by spending more time on self examination, repentance, reading and meditating on God’s holy Word, and less on fasting on one type of food for for-ty days, only to binge on Easter. Think instead of starting Bible Study, or Centering Prayer, or Spiritual Growth Group, and continue it for the short time we have to en-joy God’s green earth. Mt. 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” God’s peace, Rod
The Flock
Church Services
Sundays at 10:00am
All are welcome For worship and
Fellowship
Office Hours Monday
8am - 4pm
Wednesday 9 am - 1pm
Friday
9am - 4pm
St. Francis of the Tetons Episcopal
Church 20 Alta School Rd.
Alta, Wyoming
83414
307-353-8100
stfrancis. episcopalidaho.org
Lent Lent began as early Christians observed "a season of peni-
tence and fasting" in preparation for the Paschal feast, or
Pascha (BCP, pp. 264-265). The season now known as Lent
(from an Old English word meaning "spring," the time of
lengthening days) has a long history. Originally, in places
where Pascha was celebrated on a Sunday, the Paschal feast
followed a fast of up to two days. In the third century this
fast was lengthened to six days. Eventually this fast became
attached to, or overlapped, another fast of forty days, in imitation of
Christ's fasting in the wilderness. The forty-day fast was especially im-
portant for converts to the faith who were preparing for baptism, and
for those guilty of notorious sins who were being restored to the Chris-
tian assembly. In the western church the forty days of Lent extend
from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, omitting Sundays. The
last three days of Lent are the sacred Triduum of Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Today Lent has reacquired its signifi-
cance as the final preparation of adult candidates for baptism. Joining
with them, all Christians are invited "to the observance of a holy Lent,
by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-
denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word" (BCP, p.
265).
A Lenten Prayer
Lord God,
you who breathed the
spirit of life within
me.
Draw out of me the
light and life you
created.
Help me to find my
way back to you.
Help me to use my
life to reflect your
glory
and to serve others
as your son Jesus did.
Amen
Healing Service Scheduled
Deanery Days
Deanery Days for the Eastern Deanery will be held on Saturday, March 28th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at St.
Luke's, Idaho Falls located at 270 North Placer Ave.
This year the diocese will concentrate on Safeguarding God’s Children & Adults programs. Clergy, Worship
Leaders, Preachers, member of Vestry, Eucharistic Ministers, Employees, and anyone in a position of leader-
ship, or work with children or adults in any capacity, should attend either training or both.
Both morning sessions will be Safeguarding God’s Children and both afternoon sessions will be Safeguarding
God’s Adults.
Pease register on the diocesan website at www.episcopalidaho.org.
or call the church office at 307-353-8100.
Join Rev. Deb Adams for a
healing service, scheduled for
Sunday, March 29th at 10:00 am.
This will be a special service of
love, prayer, and healing touch.
Come to heal yourself and to help
the ones you love.
St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Brunch
Our St. Francis St. Patrick’s Day potluck brunch will take place on
Sunday, March 15th
After the 10:00 am service
Green is the theme! Please bring a dish to share if you can
Eat & Meet on March 3rd “Soup and Sweets” are on the menu for our next Eat and Meet. Come
and join us on March 3rd at 5:30 for a variety of soups and desserts, all
made by members of our St. Francis family.
Please feel free to bring one of your special home made soups, a
yummy dessert, or just bring a loaf of bread if you can. Side dishes
and salads are also welcome! A sign up sheet is located at church.
An Invitation from Pastor Inger Hanson Pastor Inger Hanson, and our friends at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church in
Jackson, have graciously invited us to share another evening prayer service, this time
at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church in Jackson.
Joyous Light Evening Prayer will take place each Wednesday during Lent, taking place
on March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1st. There will be a “soup supper” that will begin at 5:45 pm, the service will fol-
low the supper at 6:30 pm.
Pastor Inger has gifted St. Francis the music for this mostly sung service, please see the office for a copy if you
wish to practice ahead of time.
Shepherd of the Mountains is located at 750 Seneca Trail, Jackson, WY. Carpooling is an option for this service.
A Lenten Desert Day
Thursday, March 26th
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Step out of the world of power, money, pleasure, and honor and walk into the unhurried, uncluttered, solitude
and stillness of a desert experience. Such a space invites you to encounter your sources of temptation and to open
the door to holy renewal - deeper into your heart and deeper into your rela-
tionship with God.
During our desert day there will be time to listen to God’s Spirit through lectio
divina - “holy reading” of scripture - meditation, personal reflection, and
mindful activity.
Soup and bread will be served for lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring
a journal or art supplies such as crayons, pastels, or a drawing journal.
Retreat Leader: Ruth Lindstedt, M. Div., Certified Spiritual Director
Top Left: The current snowfall has forced John Parisee to jump right into his role as Jr. Warden. Top Right: Marah & Annie Pauroso shared their recent travel experiences at the February Ladies’ Lunch. The girls spent a semester on board a cruise ship while traveling all over the world; they visited different countries while continuing their college education. Middle Left: A well attended Ladies’ Lunch.
Living, Loving & Learning at St. Francis
Middle Right: Clarke Arick, Celeste Wilcoxson & Tom Balben pile the pancakes into the oven to stay warm at the Shrove Tuesday supper. Below Left: Emma Gust and Toni Hill show off their Mardi Gras beads during the Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper. Below Right: Steve Kruto and Clarke Arick make pancakes for the Shrove Tuesday supper.
March Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays
March 4th - Sarah Balben
March 11th - Beverly Charette
March 13th - Ellen Rein
March 29th - Philbin Schulz
Prayers of the People
Jim Steele, Brian and family, Ruth Arick, the Taylor family,
Cole, George Bleffert, Gayle, the family & friends of Russell Parsons, the family & friends of Fred
Toland, as well as all faith communities and schools of Teton Valley.
Church Attendance
February 2 25
February 9 17
February 16 18
February 23 24
February 26 9
Easter Candy Donations Needed
Winter Groups That Are Good For Your Soul
You may join any of these groups at any time
Bible Study - Meets on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 am
Book Club - Meets every Monday at 6:00 pm
Centering Prayer - Meets on Wednesdays at 11:00 am and Thursdays at 4:00 pm
Eat & Meet - Potluck meal every other month on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. Our next meal will take place March 3rd.
Ladies’ Lunch - Potluck lunch on the first Wednesday of the month at 12:30 pm
Spiritual Growth Group - Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm
The Easter Bunny Needs Your Help
Candy donations are needed for our Easter egg hunt on
Easter Day, April 12th.
The candy should be small
enough to fit in plastic eggs.
Please put your donations in the
church office. Donations of money, to help buy the
candy, are also welcomed.
Church Staff and Vestry Members
Bishop of Idaho
The Rt. Rev. Brian Thom
208-345-4440
Priest
The Rev. Deb Adams
208-201-5467
Senior Warden
Rod Gust
307-413-2102
Junior Warden
John Parisee
208-201-3134
Pete Oslund
208-456-2774
Wood Palmer
208-390-2461
woodsriver@
silverstar.com
Celeste Wilcoxson
508-627-0699
Jim Rein
208-787-4802
Treasurer
Ruth Lindstedt
307-353-8100
sfttreasurer
@silverstar.com
Parish Sexton
Angie Warner
208-354-2242
Parish Administrator
Nancy Parisee
307-353-8100
208-201-3135
Parish Historian
Toni Hill
208-354-6267
March 1st
1st Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer– Spoken Service
Worship Leader: Rod Gust
Musician: spoken service
Lay Minister: Angie Warner
Lay Reader: Clarke Arick
Greeter/Usher: Ruth Lindstedt
Refreshments: Elaine Moehring
Altar Flowers: No flowers in Lent
March 8th
2nd Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer
Worship Leader: Beverly Charette
Musician: Rev. Eric Moehring
Lay Minister: Sarah Balben
Lay Reader: Carol Taylor
Greeter/Usher: Carol Taylor
Refreshments: Ruth Lindstedt
Altar Flowers: No flowers in Lent
March 15th
3rd Sunday in Lent
Holy Eucharist
Celebrant: Rev. Eric Moehring
Musician: Beverly Charette
Lay Minister: Rod Gust
Lay Reader: Angie Warner
Greeter/Usher: Nancy Parisee
Refreshments: Potluck St. Pat’s
Brunch
Altar Flowers: No flowers in Lent
March 22nd
4th Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer
Worship Leader: Rev. Nancy Groshart
Musician: Beverly Charette
Lay Minister: Erica Tremblay
Lay Reader: Celeste Wilcoxson
Greeter/Usher: Celeste Wilcoxson
Refreshments: Clarke Arick & Patty
Sticher
Altar Flowers: No flowers in Lent
March Service Volunteers
March 29th
5th Sunday in Lent
Healing Service
Holy Eucharist
Celebrant: Rev. Deb Adams
Preacher: Ruth Lindstedt
Musician: Rev. Eric Moehring
Lay Minister: Rod Gust
Lay Reader: Jerry Groshart
Greeter/Usher: Ruth Lindstedt
Refreshments: Elaine Moehring
Altar Flowers: No flowers in Lent
Due to not having a quorum no minutes were taken in January.
A Lenten Word Search
Approved Vestry Minutes January 2020
March 2020 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
MP Spoken
Service 10am
with Rod Gust
2
Book Club 6pm
Girl Scouts 4pm
3
Office Closed
Eat & Meet
5:30pm
4
Centering Prayer 11am Ladies’ Lunch 12:30 pm Evening Prayer service at Shepherd of Mountains 5:30pm
5
Office Closed
Centering Prayer 4pm Boy Scouts 7 pm
6
AA 7:30pm
7
Daylight Savings
Turn clocks ahead
tonight!
8
MP Service
10am with
Beverly Charette
Worship Comm. after church
9
Book Club 6pm
10
Office Closed
Vestry 5:30pm
11
Centering Prayer 11am Evening Prayer service at Shepherd of Mountains 5:30pm
12
Office Closed
Centering Prayer 4pm Boy Scouts 7 pm
13
AA 7:30pm
14
15
HE Service 10am
With Rev. Eric
Moehring
St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Brunch after 10am service.
16
Book Club 6pm
Girl Scouts 4pm
17
St. Patrick’s
Day
Office Closed
18
Centering Prayer 11am Spiritual Growth
Group 5pm
Evening Prayer service at Shepherd of Mountains 5:30pm
19
Office Closed
Centering Prayer 4pm Boy Scouts 7 pm
20
AA 7:30pm
21
Bible Study group 10:00 am
22
MP Service
10am with Rev.
Nancy Groshart
23
Book Club 6pm
24
Office Closed
25
Centering Prayer 11am Evening Prayer service at Shepherd of Mountains 5:30pm
26
Office Closed
Centering Prayer 4pm Boy Scouts 7 pm Desert Day with Ruth Lindstedt 10:00 am-3:00 pm
27
AA 7:30pm
28
Deanery Days Idaho Falls 9:00 am -3:30 pm
29
Healing Service
HE Service 10am
with Rev. Deb
Adams
30
Book Club 6pm
Girl Scouts 4pm
31
Office Closed
THE mission of the Church is to walk humbly, patiently and kindly among
our neighbors.