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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:
C e l l : 3 1 4 - 6 5 1 - 3 8 3 6
Home: 636-938-7773
Bishops Committee: Bob
Champlin, Sr. Warden, PaddyWrob, 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 Committeeand Convention Delegates are
elected.
St. Francis Episcopal Church is
a mission of the Episcopal Dio-
cese of Missouri.
The Chaliceis the newsletter
of St. Francis Episcopal
Church, Eureka, and is published
at least 10 times per year.
Submissions for The Chal-ice are due approximately the
20th of each month and may be
e-mailed to the Officeat
The ChaliceSt. Francis Episcopal Church
Eureka MO
A p r i l 2 0 1 2
The believers devoted themselves to the
apostles teaching and fellowship, to thebreaking of bread and the prayers.
Acts 2:42
Holy Week is upon us. We begin
on Sunday, April 1 by ushering Jesus into Jerusalem with palms and
songs. On Tuesday, April 3, we eat the seder meal Jesus and his disci-
ples would have enjoyed during the celebration of Passover. We extin-
guish candles during Tenebrae on Wednesday, April 4, recalling the loss
of the light of the world when Jesus died. We eat the bread and drink
the wine on Thursday, April 5, reenacting Jesus actions with his disci-
ples at that last supper. On Friday, April 6, we sit in silence as Jesus is
crucified. Easter Sunday, April 8, we will rejoice in the resurrection
with music, festal Eucharist, and fellowship over a potluck brunch. We
walk this Holy Week with Jesus.
As the quote above from the Book of Acts reminds us, walking
with Jesus isnt just a Holy Week experience. We pray, read Scripture,
and regularly partake of Holy Communion. Living the Christian life is a
daily project.
One of the things I value most about the Episcopal Church -- and
especially about St. Francis -- is the width of our theological embrace.
What I mean by that is that we treat everyone as a beloved child of God,
and we honor a diversity of opinion about faithful living. For some
faithful living is voting Republican; for others its voting Democrat. For
some following Christ means adopting a pro-life stance; for others it
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In this Issue
Adopt-A-Highway, p4;
Adult Forum Calendar, p 3;
Adult Forum Strategic Planning, p 4;
Attendance Statistics, p 3;
Birthdays/Anniversaries, p 16;
Bishops Column, p 6;
Bishops Committee Highlights, p 8;
Blazing a Trail...RSVP, p 15;
Calendar, p 18;
Calendar for Vicar on Line, p 2;
Chalice at the Spa, p 15;
Childrens Reflections, p 16;
Congregation Happenings, p 10;
Contacting the Vicar, p 2;Discernment Committee, p 4;
Easter Season Liturgy, p 11;
Eureka Food Pantry, p 9;
Financial Update, p 20;
Greening St. Francis, p 5;
Holy week offerings, p 11;
Humor, p 8;
Ministry Fair 2012, p 9;
Pastors Corner, p 1 & 2;
Prayer for St. Francis, p 20;
Prayer list, p 17;
Presiding Bishop Easter Communication, p 7;
Recipe of the Month, p 17;
Signs of Growth, p 4;
Spiritual Offerings for the Week, p 16;
Spotlight on...Sally Hader, p 12;
Stewardship Thought, p 5 & 11;
Trinity Lunch, April, p 4;
Worship Schedule, p 19;
Youth Group, p 13-15.
means standing on the side of pro-choice. Some love the
Elizabethan language and poetry of Rite I. Others want a
liturgy with language that is not only contemporary but
presents gender-neutral language for God.
We need all points of view, if we are to reflect the
fullness of the body of Christ. My fervent hope is that we
remain a church that strives to make differing opinions feel
welcomed and listened to. We all agree on the most impor-
tant issue of all: Our work is to bring about Gods king-
dom, proclaiming Christs love for all, reconciling all peo-
ple to God and to one another. Jesus lives!
Pastor Sally
The Vicars Calendar is On-line
Pastor Sallys calendar is on our website,
www.stfranciseureka.com. Select Calendar, then VicarsCalendar. Its the only calendar Pastor Sally uses, so it is
complete and up-to-date.
Contacting Pastor SallyIf 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:
She wants to respond quickly, so please let her
know if thats not occurring.
May Chalice, Calendar & Worship Schedule
The deadline for the May Chalice, Calendar & Wor-
ship Schedule is April 23. If you have items for any of
these publications, please send or e-mail to Maxine Heller
in the parish office ([email protected]).
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Here is the schedule of offerings at the Adult Forum on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15p.m. for the first part of 2012. The entire Adult Forum calendar through January 2013 is on ourwebsite at www.stfrancisereka.comselect Christian Education/Formation, Adults:
April 1 Athanasius and Arius
April 8 Easter brunchApril 15 Strategic planning for St. Francis', part 1April 22 Strategic planning, part 2
April 29 Strategic planning, part 3
May 6 Strategic planning, part 4May 13 Strategic planning, part 5May 20 Strategic planning, part 6May 27 Strategic planning, part 7
June 3 DavidJune 10 "Mass in the Grass" and picnicJune 17 Vicar's Forum -- quarterly goal review
June 24 Solomon
July 1 Patriotic sing-along
July 8 Women of the Bible: Ruth
July 15 General Convention (national church) 2012
July 22 Women of the Bible: Judith
July 29 Women of the Bible: Jezebel
August 5 HIV/AIDS Awareness Sunday
August 12 "God is Not One"
August 19 The Roman Catholic Church Today
August 26 Judaism Today
September 2 Vicar's Forum
September 9 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 1
September 16 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 2
September 23 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 3
September 30 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 4
Adult
Forum
Calendar
Sunday Attendance Statistics2011 2012
2 Lent 39 52
3 Lent 47 54
4 Lent 46 56
5 Lent 38 53
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Adult Forum: Strategic Planning
Beginning April 15, well spend 7 Sundays
developing a strategic plan. Its hoped that the entire
congregation participates in this activity during the
Adult Forum time, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.,
through May 27. Sounds boring? It wont be. This
process is designed to be engaging and lively. The
more participation we have, the better the plan will
be.
Adopt-a-Highway Saturday, April 14
Were meeting on Saturday, April 14 at 10
a.m. at the Eureka High School parking lot to pick up
trash along a short section of Highway 109. All
teens and adults are welcome to help. Please bring
work gloves. Trash bags and reflective vests will be
provided. With many hands this task goes quickly.
Please see Jack Lauless if youd like more informa-
tion.
Discernment Committee Begins
On Saturday, March 31, Pastor Sally, Kath-
leen McDonald, and Kathleens discernment com-
mittee members are being trained by a member of the
Commission on Ministry. The group is being trained
on discerning Kathleens call to ordained ministry;
specifically, to become a Deacon in the Episcopal
Church.
Please pray for Kathleen and her committeeas they begin their process of discernment. The
committee members are: Jim Eckhardt, Rich May-
field, Carly Champlin, and Susan Lauber, who is a
member of Grace Episcopal ChurchKirkwood.
Signs of Growth Good Problems toHave
How do we know St. Francis is growing?
We look around us on Sunday morning and see
more people, even during key travel times. The
Sunday School has lots of kids. The budget is
growing slowly but is balanced for two years in a
row. Expenses are down and income is up! There
are lots of new faces not represented in the new but
not-so-current pictorial directory.
Some signs of growth arent so evident un-
til we realize a need for some action. Here are
three:
Our chairs are so numerous that they have
to be strong-armed into small spaces by
strong men. Is it time to buy a chair rack to
make this easier? Steve Strathearn is look-
ing into dimensions and costs. Pastor Sally
is looking into grants. Watch for progress
on this front. Meanwhile, thanks to Tony,
Bob, Bob, Rich and all the other burly guys
putting away chairs in a small space!
During our winter growth-spurt, there were
some slim pickins weeks where the last
folks downstairs for coffee hour found the
Trinity Hot Lunch April 29
Every 5th Sunday of the month we serve a
hot lunch to the guests of Trinity Episcopal Church
Central West End. Many of the people servedare homeless; all are in need of supplemental food.
If youd like to participate in this important
ministry, the next opportunity is April 29. Well
leave from St. Francis about 12:30 p.m. The serv-
ing and clean-up are completed by 2:45 p.m. Jim
Eckhardt heads this vital program; let him know if
youd like to help.
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food all gone. Isnt that a great sign of the
times? The last few weeks have seen us with
food sized for 40, not 20. If you like to con-
tribute to Sunday hospitality but thats a bit
much for one household, buddy up with an-other, as contributors have been doing for the
last few weeks. Its a trend, and a yummy
one, too.
The community room is regularly used every
day of the week. Now thats a problem
weve looked forward to! The challenge
here is to keep the room picked up and
cleaned up after a meeting. If youre present
at a meeting there, please be sure that the
trash is trashed, the chairs are ordered and
that when you clean the coffee pot, the coffee
doesnt splash all over the sink. Its an easy
fix and makes the room far more hospitable
for the next users.
As we work to blast through the glass ceiling
of a consistent attendance of 60+, be aware that
there are side effects of growth, good problems, eas-
ily solved. If you recognize an issue that needs to be
addressed, please talk to Pastor Sally or Senior War-den Bob Champlin.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald
Consider this:
Each of us by nature nurtured
Billions of us every day
Air, food, water, stars and sunlightGifts of life; gifts of grace.
Each of us by nature nurtured
Beauty filling every soul
Flowers, mountains, sunset, sunrise
Beasts and critters: huge, fierce, small.
Each of us by nature nurtured
Dominion over Earth God-given
Ours the right to reap Earths bounties
To us the caretakers duty given.
Each of us must nurture nature
Each of us has jobs to do
Each of us can save creation
Just as long as we all do.
Each of us must nurture nature,
Clean a highway, plant a tree
Save on gas and save on water
Unload our trash responsibly.
Each of us must nurture nature
Each of us has jobs to do
Each of us nurtures creation
Just as long as we all do.
April 22nd is the 42nd an-
nual environmental awareness
day known in the U.S.A. as Earth
Day. Next time youre online,
google Earth Day and read
about the history of this teach-in celebration.
Read about the progress we, as a civilization,
have made since Rachel Carsons 1962 Silent
Spring. Read about the activities going on
around the world this week and every week to
nurture the earth that nurtures us. Then choose
something, or something new that you can
commit to preserving Gods creation.
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On Easter Day, almost no preacher will turn to the appointed reading from the Epistle to
the Colossians. I have gone there perhaps two times in thirty years of ordained ministry, and the
reason is simple: The gospel readings on Easter Day are so compelling.
Nonetheless, the Epistle to the Colossians has something to tell us. The author addresses
a community that is blessedor cursed, depending on the perspectivewith a lot of spiritual
athletes. This part is definitely not good, that the spiritual athletes are pretty impressed with their
own abilities. They are impressed with their knowledge, their techniques, their efforts, their spiri-
tual authority, all of which give them visions and carry them off into the heavenly spheres.
Colossians says: Theyve got it wrong. The spiritual life is not possible because of tech-
niques and visionary high dives. A spiritual life is available to the Christian because Jesus is risen
from the dead and lives on high, and not on the basis of heavy spiritual lifting.
Let me put it this way. I read a book a some years ago that said the normal practice for a
Christians spiritual life should include forty minutes of contemplative prayer, or the prayer or
silence, or meditation, or whatever you want to call it. In fact the author suggested forty minutes,
twice a day.
A lovely idea, I suppose, but its not going to happen. This respected writer must have
lived in Colossaea capable spiritual athlete who has lost perspective. He is like a distance run
ner who takes long distances as the norm for everyone, when it comes to exercises. If he can run
a long time and get something out of it, then everybody ought to be able to do that. Spiritual ath-
leticism as a norm can leave out so many people, who themselves still need a spiritual life.
And everybody needs a spiritual life, the same way everybody needs to exercise.
When it comes to the spiritual life, the billions alive on this fragile earth are basically
beggars looking for bread. All of us. You tell spiritual beggars that eighty minutes of meditationevery day is a normand what you give them in saying that, isnt bread. Even if it would be
good for them, it probably will seem so impossible as to be irrelevant.
And yet everybody still needs a spiritual life. Colossians recognizes this basic truth. That
short, pithy reading from the epistle on Easter Day recognizes this truth. The hiding away of hu-
man life in the heavenly placesoh yes, thats to be desired. But be very clear, says Colossians.
We get to have a spiritual life because of the resurrection of Jesus, which is sheer gift and not a
burden to be endured.
We dont get a spiritual life because we know a lot of techniques, or meditate eighty min-
utes a day. Though let me be clear: Everyone is free within the life of the community to do those
eighty minutes. If one is so wired. If one has the desire. If one has the need. There is noth-ing in the tradition to stop a believer from going such distances. My point, and Colos-
sians, is that meditation is not what saves us. Jesus risen from the deadthats our sal-
vation.
Bishop Wayne Smith
March 2012
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At Easter 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I give thanks for the faithful, inspiring, and compassionate witness which I
see in my travels throughout The Episcopal Church. Mission born of deep listening
and responding to local and international needs continues to blossom in innovative
ways throughout the Church. I am heartened to see how the Holy Spirit continues
to move among us.
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the annual Good Friday Offer-
ing. Since 1922 this ministry of The Episcopal Church has consistently provided
solidarity with, and financial support for, our sisters and brothers throughout the
Episcopalian-Anglican Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. You are well
aware of the social and political challenges which exist for Christians and their
neighbors in this region. You may be less aware that the bishops, clergy, and peo-
ple of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East sponsor, support, and sustain
many institutions of compassion, healing, and education throughout the Province.
The Good Friday Offering provides essential funding to strengthen the visi-
bility and vitality of the Christian presence through the schools, hospitals, clinics,
and churches which bear witness each day to the reconciling love of God in Christ
for all people, whether Christian, Muslim, or Jew.
This annual appeal is a unique spiritual opportunity to continue Jesus work in the
land of his birth and earthly ministry. Please join me in continuing that incarnate
presence of love and healing.
I remain...
Your servant in Christ,
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Episcopal Church
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Bishops CommitteeMeeting Schedule
The Bishops Committee meets on the third
Sunday of the month beginning at 12:15 p.m. All are
welcome to sit in and listen.
Highlights of the Bishops Committee Meet-
ing of March 18, 2012
The Bishops Committee met on March 18th
to conduct the business of the parish. A copy of the
full minutes of the meeting, as well as the Treas-
urers Report and the Vicars Report are posted on
the bulletin board in the coffee room at the Lodge.
Here are a few of the highlights of that meeting.
During the discussion of the Treasurers Report,
a motion was made, seconded and approved
to merge two accounts with similar purposes
into one account. The Special Growth Fund
and the Building Fund have been combined
into a Capital Improvement Fund. While not
legally restricted, these monies can be usedfor capital improvements to any worship or
office space in which we need them.
The Executive Committee will meet each month
prior to the Bishops Committee Meeting to
plan the monthly meeting. Members of the
Executive Committee are: Pastor Sally
Weaver, Treasurer Suzanne Jones, Senior
Warden Bob Champlin and Junior Warden
Paddy Wrob.
Sue Schmidt is in the midst of planning a series
of social events and outings open to all mem-
bers of the parish and their friends. The
events will be posted on the website as soon
as dates are secured. Fun times for all!
Jack Lauless has fixed a date and time for the
next cleanup of our section of Highway 109.
Bishops Committee News Any volunteer (or friend) who can helpshould meet:Saturday, April 14th
10:00 a.m.
Parking Lot of Eureka High School
Pastor Sally outlined the services and activities
for Holy Week and Easter, starting with
Palm Sunday on April 1st and continuing
through Easter Sunday on April 8th. All
services will take place at the Lodge begin-
ning at 7:00 p.m., with an additional noon
service on Good Friday.
As always, the meeting began and ended with
prayer.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald
Clerk of the Bishops Committee
HOLY HUMOR
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
A Sunday School teacher decided to
have her young class memorize one of the
most quoted passages in the BiblePsalm
23. She gave the youngsters a month to
learn the chapter. Little Rick was excited
about the taskbut he just couldn't
remember the Psalm. After much practice, he
could barely get past the first line. On the day
that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23in front of the congregation, Ricky was so
nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up
to the microphone and said proudly, "The Lord
is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to know."
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EUREKA FOOD PANTRY
~ The Need Continues ~
St. Francis Church has been an active and
continual provider to the Eureka Food Pantry for
most of our parish existence. Members have
faithfully filled the red wagon with needed items
and often have responded to requests for specific
needs.
A present area of great need is in the non-
food category...basic items of personal hygiene.
The items listed below cannot be bought with food
stamps and yet, for the comfort, health, and dig-
nity of those struggling on limited resources, they
are very important. When these hygiene itemsare supplied to the pantry, they are added to the
monthly packages of food for the clients.
The shelves of non-perishable foods are
fairly well stocked at presentalthough any food
item you care to donate is always welcomed.
Perhaps for the next two months St. Fran-
cis could focus on toiletries at least, until
summer when school children are home from
school and not able to partake in some of theschool-provided meals.
As always thank you, for your generosity.
Toiletry items needed:
toilet tissue bath soap
facial tissue dish soap
tooth brushes laundry soap
tooth paste deodorant
dental floss mouth wash
skin lotion
feminine hygiene products
Some of these items show up in lodging/hotel
rooms when you are traveling...... these small
sample sizes are most welcome.
Submitted by Arlene Underwood
Ministry Fair 2012 Lives On
St. Francis second annual Ministry Fair
was held March 11th. A ministry fair is a
shopportunity, serving as a one-stop shopping ex-
perience for those who want to know more aboutthe many ministries of St. Francis Eureka and for
those who might be looking for a first way or a new
way to become involved in one or more of the min-
istries.
The fair featured a presentation with ques-
tions and answers, a bulletin board with pictures
and artifacts from the ministries, and an opportunity
to meet with reps from the different ministries.
While this ministry fair lasted only an hour so on
Sunday afternoon, it is extending a few weeks via
several lasting pieces:
1. the bulletin boards will stay up until
April 1st
2. the Power Point presentation has been
added to the parish web page,
www.StFrancisEureka.com. Select
About Us on the menu at the left, and
then Who We Are.
3. there is a metal card box on a table in
the lobby of the Lodge filled with indi-
vidual descriptions of ministries and
contact people.
With these pieces in place, the basic infor-
mation of the Ministry Fair is available to all, espe-
cially those who were not at the fair that day or
those who are new to the parish after the fair.
Ministry Fair 2012 touted a number of newministries not represented at Ministry Fair 2011.
Will one of the newest ministries in 2013 be one
that was your calling? Share it!
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Womens Luncheon
The Womens Luncheon held at the par-
ish house on March 14- Good food, conver-
sation and a little work beautifying the parish
house. Thats Brigitte Jung watering the parish
houses freshly planted garden.
Mens Luncheon
Friendship, food, a couple of guestsand great scenery too! A good day for
the Mens Luncheon on March 14.
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Holy Week Worship
Sunday, April 1Palm Sunday at 10 a.m.
Well process singing and waving our palms
from the porch into the worship space. Well
read the story of Jesus passion from the Gos-
pel of Mark.
Tuesday, April 3Seder meal at 7 p.m.
Well eat a Passover meal similar to the one
that Jesus and his disciples would have en-
joyed. Well hear and say the Jewish prayers.
Wednesday, April 4Tenebrae at 7 p.m.
Well hear readings and chant Psalms in this
meditative worship service. Well extinguishcandles throughout the service. In darkness
well hear a loud noise symbolizing the earth-
quake at the time of the resurrection (Matthew
28:2). Well depart in silence.
Thursday, April 5Maundy Thursday at 7
p.m.
Well celebrate the Eucharist, remembering
that this is the night in which Jesus institutes
this practice. Then well strip the altar andveil the cross in black as we hear Psalm 22
recited. Well leave in silence. Following the
worship service theres a vigil in the parish
house (210 S. Central Ave.) for those who
sign up.
Friday, April 6Good Friday at noon and 7
p.m.
Well remember the day of Jesus crucifixion
in this solemn service.
Sunday, April 8Easter at 10 a.m.
Well celebrate the resurrection with flowers,
incense, bells, special music, and a festal
Eucharist. An Easter egg hunt and potluck
brunch follow.
Easter Seasons Sunday Liturgy
During the Great 50 Days of Easter, well
be using Enriching Our Worship for our liturgy.
Enriching Our Worship is an Episcopal, ap-
proved resource that supplements the Book ofCommon Prayer. Enriching Our Worship uses
inclusive, gender-neutral language for God, re-
moving the personal pronouns he and him.
In addition to using a Eucharistic Prayer
with gender-neutral God images, well be using
the St. Helen Psalter instead of the Book of Com-
mon Prayer for our Psalms. In the St. Helena Psal-
ter God is addressed directly, as you, rather than
in the 3rdperson as he. Thus, the St. Helen Psal-ter eliminates all reference to God as male.
Language matters. During Lent, Rite Is
old-fashioned language soothed and stirred hearts.
So too Enriching Our Worship speaks boldly
and affirms hearts. At St. Francis we value em-
ploying the full range of our liturgical tradition.
That way our congregations widely divergent
preferences may, at various times, be satisfied.
But let us always remember: We are all one inChrist.
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Meet Sally Hader
Sally Hader has a modest but impressive collection of lithographs by her favorite artist, Bev
Doolittle. The artists webpage describes her work with words
that might well be taken to describe Sally Hader: The Art of Bev
Doolittle encompasses the whimsical, the mystical and the spiri-
tual and her own unique camouflage conceptsHer style is char-
acterized by meticulous realism, unsparing attention to detail and
an extraordinary talent. (http://www.bnr-art.com/doolitt/)
Sally, quiet and unassuming, is quickly becoming a go-to
person in our congregation for her realism, her attention to detail,
and her many domestic talents from quilting to making corned
beef to taking on the leadership of the Concerts on Central.
Sally, a St. Louis native, spent many years working as a
nurse and as a certified nurse midwife. She worked continuously
as she completed her education and raised two great kids. Only a
person as practical and visionary as Sally could carry that off and
keep her sanity!
Sallys son Steve with his wife Anya and their sons Toby and Colin, brought Sally to St. Fran-
cis while they were living with her here in Eureka and now join her at church every time they are in
town. Sallys daughter Ember and her husband Tim also live in Eureka with their children, Tucker
and Kyra. Sally is so happy to have Tucker and Kyra close enough that she sees them every day.
Sally and Kyra have become a regular part of St. Francis life, participating in Youth Group, the
choir, Concerts on Central and the Wednesday Crafternoon group.
The Crafternooners have come to rely on Sally for her expertise and advice on a number of
different handiwork projects, ranging from appliqu technique to the mending of lace on a wedding
dress. She oversees the group projects (watch for the quilt raffle soon!) advises and teaches new
crafts, and takes the leadership in planning luncheons.
While its true that Sally is retired from the nursing profession, she hasnt let up a bit on the
caring and creativity that have defined her life with us.
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Youth Groups 2012 Plans
On Wednesday, Mar 14, our teenagers met and planned their activities for this year. Nineteen events
are scheduled, all the way through January 2013, as youll see below. The events with **** are specific to the
Youth Group. The other events are being offered to the entire St. Francis community; the Youth Group plans
on participating in these.APRIL
Sunday, April 8 Easter egg hunt 11:20 a.m. (approx.)
Headed by Cristin and Caitlin Selle, the teens will:
Hide the eggs, immediately after worship
Shepherd the littlest children in finding the eggs
Process the prize tickets and assist with handing out the prizes
Sunday, April 29 Trinity hot lunch 12:30 p.m.
MAY
**** During May collection for Doorways kits on Sundays
During May well ask parishioners to donate hygiene products (shampoo, soap, etc.) for clients of
Doorways, an organization that provides housing for homeless people with HIV/AIDS. The May edition of
The Chalice will list these products.
Friday, May 18 Concerts on Central 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30 Baking cookies for firefighters 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The teens will:
Make snicker doodles for firefighters at Pastor Sallys house.
Assemble the kits for the clients of Doorways.
Set a date for taking the young children of the congregation to the Zoo this summer.
JUNE
**** Summerdate to be determined Zoo with youngest children
The teens will take our littlest ones to the Zoo:
Bring water and perhaps ask everyone to bring a sack lunch. Divide up, so that each child can be taken to where he/she particularly wants to go.
Ride the train.
Arrive before 10 a.m. to visit the Childrens Zoo for free.
Friday, June 15 Concerts on Central 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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JULY
**** mid-July to mid-August School supplies/shoes drive on Sundays The teens will create:
A system for selecting the shoes to be purchased that includes the childs gender & shoe size.(A school house with books that are slips of paper was suggested.)
A sign-up sheet to know who has selected what.
A list of school supplies needed.
Friday, July 20 Concerts on Central 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 29 Trinity hot lunch 12:30 p.m.
****July 29Aug 4 Camp Phoenix SundaySaturday
AUGUST
Friday, Aug 17 Concerts on Central 6:30-8:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
September 7-8 Eureka Days Friday & Saturday
September 30 Trinity hot lunch 12:30 p.m.
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 6 Pet blessing 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The teens will have a booth:
For the Open Door Animal Sanctuary, a no-kill shelter
With literature about Open Door Animal Sanctuary for handing out
In advance, well let people know items they can donate, such as pet food, towels, etc. (Well
put this information on handouts that can be passed out during Eureka Days.)
Well have a donation jar.
DECEMBER
**** early December Agape House gifts & wrapping 6:30-8 p.m.
As they did in 2011, the teens will wrap the gifts for the children who are clients of Agape House.
**** mid December Caroling at Marymount 6:30-8 p.m.
As they did in 2011, the teens will serenade the residents of Marymount with Christmas songs.
December 30 Trinity hot lunch 12:30 p.m.
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JANUARY
*** Jan 27, 2013 Souper Bowl Sunday 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. ****
The teens will provide a meal of soup and bread after worship on Sunday, one week before the Super
Bowl. They will ask for donations. The money will be given to feeding ministries:
1. Share Our Strength, which focuses on US children who are hungry
2. Project Peanut Butter, which focuses on African children who are hungry
Please support our teenagers in all of these projects, which help animals and people less fortunate than our-
selves.
Youth Groupcontinued.
Take your Chalice to the Spa
Next time you take yourself or your pet to be groomed, take
along this months edition ofThe Chalice to read as you relax.
Then leave your copy for someone else to read!
Blazing a Trail with RSVP
The Diocese of Maine wanted to start a virtual prayer service over the Internet. They asked Beth
Felice, the Diocese of Missouris Director of Communications, for help. And Beth Felice asked us, St.
Francis. It turns out that our parish is on the front edge with RSVP (Robe & Slippers Virtual Prayer).
RSVP occurs on the last Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. Just power up your personal computer
and a webcam and join us for Evening Prayer using Skype. Talk to Jackie Selle to get signed up.
The Diocese of Maine was experiencing problems with feedback. The delay caused by the various
technologies makes it impossible for people to pray together. We arent able to say the Lords Prayer with
everyones microphone on, for example. Beth Felice asked us how we had solved the problem. She
passed along the following information (written by Pastor Sally) to the Diocese of Maine:
First, we select one person to be the Officiant. That person's microphone remains on the
entire time. Then, we select one person to be the responder (the "people"). This person's
microphone is only on when he/she is responding to the Officiant's biddings. For exam-
ple, in Evening Prayer, this person is the R. (response) in the Suffrages. It's also possible
to pick a third person for the readings. Everyone else keeps their microphones muted the
entire time. We just see each other's lips moving. This ensures that only one person is
speaking at a time. Otherwise, it's crazy-making.
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Our Childrens Reflections on
God and the Gospel
Jesus makes friends with ALL people.
That pretty much makes sense because hes theson of God.
What kind of disease did the man [cured of leprosy]
have?
Maybe he touched some kind of bad plant?
Poison ivy.
Poor.
What we can do today if someone is sick?
Take them to the hospital. Give them medicine.
Take care of them and love them.
Well, one of my cousins took drugs and I was
really sad.
Why dont we want the earth covered with water?
Because wed drown. We cant breathe liquids.
Dinosaurs were extinct before Christ. And before
the ark.
How many animals are on the ark?
A bazillion. And thats a lot of
money!
Why didnt the lions eat the other ani-
mals?
Because they were in separate
rooms.
Because they were nice and they all got along.
What was the first thing God asked of Abram and
Sara?
He told them to pack up and get.
They had to walk.
They took a canoe.
They had to take some wood and carve it into pad-
dles, and then a canoe.
St. Francis Spiritual Offer-
ings during the WeekMondays 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 ap-
pointed for the upcoming Sunday.
Please join us for these meetings whenever
you can, whether weekly or once in a while. All
are welcome.
Birthdays in April
Candace Sebourn, April 4
Nicholas Selle, April 8
John Schmidt, April 10
Cole Freund, April 21
Jerry Smith, April 27
Have we missed an important date for you or your fam
Make sure the Parish Administrator has all the import
dates for you in the church records.
Anniversaries in April
Barb & Nick Sacco, April 29
What kind of things could Jesus cleanse from your
heart?
Im kind of tired, but good.
Madness. Uncooperative. My sister should not
be crabby.
Sweep away boredom.
Messiness.
Get rid of bullying and horrible food and teach-
ers who text on their phone during work.
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Recipe of the Month
Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti
This months recipe made its first St. Francis
appearance at Friday morning Bible study in May
2011. These are delicious and taste as good with
chain latte as they do with coffee. Thanks, Arlene Un-
derwood!
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
1 box (4-serving size) pistachio instant pudding mix
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup butter/oleo - melted
2 eggs
1/2 cup dry roasted salted pistachio nuts, finely
chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar (optional)
Heat oven to 325. In a large bowl, stir together cookie
mix, pudding mix, and flour (or use mixer on low)
Stir in melted butter and eggs until soft dough forms.
Stir in nuts and cranberries.......divide dough in half.
On each of 2 ungreased cookie sheets shape half of
dough into 15x2 inch log.
Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on
cookie sheets 20 minutes.
Reduce oven to 250. Place logs on cutting board and
cut crosswise into 3/4-inch slices.
Place slices - cut sides down on ungreased cookie
sheets.
Bake 40 minutes, turning once. Immediately remove
from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool 10 min-
utes.With a small, fine strainer, lightly sprinkle powdered
sugar over tops of cookies.
Store in loosely covered container.
About 40 cookies..........100 calories each
An Arlene Underwood recipe,
submitted by Sylvia Ahmad
Tom & John Sons of Paddy Wrob
Bethany Granddaughter of Dale Herzberg
Bob Brother of Dan Merideth
Gail and CodySister and nephew of Cory Law-
son
Jimmy Friend of Tony Weaver
Margie Seiter Friend of Sylvia Ahmad
Mike Kizer Sister of Paddy Wrob
Evelyn DiGrassi Cousin of Debbie Pizzella
Colleen Hogland Coworker of Barb Sacco
Lincoln Beckner Son of coworker of Barb Sacco
Wuanita Henson Widow of cousin of DebbiePizzella
Kelly Sepe Neighbor of Arlene Underwood
John McDonald Father of Kathleen McDonald
Family of Craig
FinneganFriends of Lori Scissors
Bev & SallyWhiting
Relatives of Dan Card
Dean Canada Co-worker of Nick Sacco
Prayer List
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St. Francis Episcopal Church210 S. Central Avenue
Eureka, MO 63025
April
2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 PalmSunday10 am Holy Eucha-rist-Lodge, Rite I
11:30 am AdultForum
25:30 pm Prayer
Group, parish
house
6:30 pm Worship
& Music mtg,
parish house
310 am Al-Anon
parish house
7:00 pm Seder
meal
4Office Closed
12:30 am Crafter-noon
7:00 pm Tenebrae
5
7:00 pm Maundy
Thursday service
8:30 pm12:30
am Vigil at parish
house
6 5:00 am to7:00 am Vigil at
parish house
10 am Bible Study,
parish house
Noon & 7 pm Good
Friday service
77-8:30 am AA,
parish house
8 Easter10 am Holy Eucha-rist-Lodge
11:20 am Easteregg hunt
11:30 am EasterBrunch
95:30 pm Prayer
Group, parish
house
1010 am Al-Anon
parish house
11Office Closed
Vicars Day off
12:30 am Crafter-noon
6:30 pm Tutoringprogram
12 1310 am Bible
Study, parish
house
147-8:30 am AA,
parish house
10:00 a.m. Adopt-
A-Highway
1510 am Holy Eucha-rist-Lodge
11:30 am AdultForum
12:30 pm BC meet-ing
165:30 pm Prayer
Group, parish
house
1710 am Al-Anon
parish house
6 pm Com & Mktg
meeting, parish
house
18Office Closed
Vicars Day off
12:30 am Crafter-noon
6:30 pm Tutoringprogram
19
6:30 pm Book &
Movie discus-
sion group
2010 am Bible
Study, parish
house
217-8:30 am AA,
parish house
22 EarthDay
10 am Holy Eucha-rist-Lodge
11:30 am AdultForum
23 MayChalice Dead-
line
5:30 pm Prayer
Group, parish
house
2410 am Al-Anon
parish house
6-7 pm Daisy Girl
Scout Troop, par-
ish house
8:00 p.m. RSVPvia skype
25Office Closed
Vicars Day off
12:30 am Crafter-noon
6:30 pm Tutoringprogram
26 2710 am Bible
Study, parish
house
287-8:30 am AA,
parish house
2910 am Holy Eucha-rist-Lodge
11:30 am AdultForum
12:30 pm TrinityLunch outreach
305:30 pm Prayer
Group, parish
house
Please call or e-mail the Parish Office
([email protected]) with items for the cal-
endar before the last week in each month to get
on the following months calendar. Shaded area
indicates days Maxine is in office, from 8 till
noon, unless indicated otherwise.
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WorshipPartici-
pantSchedule
APRIL
2012
Palm
Sunday
Tenebrae
Maundy
Thursday
GoodFridayEasterSunday
Ministry
01-Apr
04-Apr
05-
Apr
06-Apr
08-Apr
15-Apr
22-Apr
29-Apr
SACRISTAN
JimE
ckhardt
RichMayfieldRichMayfieldJimEckhardt
RichMayfield
LECTORS
Kevin
Selle&
CristinSelle
PaddyWrob/
KevinSelle/
MichaelBooker
Paddy
Wrob&
Judy
Cody
Kathleen
McDonald&
JudyCody
BarbSacco
and
MichaelBooker
SarahBranch-
field&Alex
Branchfield
KristieLenzen
&Kathleen
McDonald
JudyCody&Paddy
Wrob
INTERCESSOR
KevinSelle
Bob
Smith
MichaelBookerSueSchmidtKristieLenzen
PaddyWrob
CHALICE
MichaelBooker
Kathleen
McD
onald
BarbSacco
KevinSelle
Michael
Booker
KathleenMcDonald
ACOLYTE/THURIFER
RichardMay-
field
KyraJordan/
AlexBranch-
field
KevinSelle
JerrySmith
RichardMayfield
ALTARGUILD
StevieSewell&
Jerry
Smith
JerrySmith
JerryS
mith&
BrigitteJung
BrigitteJun
g&
JerrySmith
LindaDoolit-
tle&Sue
Schmidt
JudyCody&
JerrySmith
BrigitteJung&
LindaDoolittle
USHER
Nick
Sacco
Bob
Smith
JimE
ckhard
t&
JohnSchmidt
Michael
Booker
BobSmith
RichMayfield
TELLERS
BobS
mith&
ArleneUnder-
w
ood
JimEckhardt
&BobSmith
RichMayfield
&BobCha
m-
plin
SuzanneJones
&BobSmith
JimEckhardt
&BobCham-
plin
RichMayfield&
SuzanneJones
HOSPITALITY/COFFEE
HOUR
Jerry
&Bob
Smith
EasterBrunch
*ReadersforThePas-
sionofourLord
Liturgy
ofthe
Palms
KevinSelle
Mark11:1-11
Evangelist
KristieLenzen
Servantgirl
CarlyChamp
lin
Jesus
BobChamplin
Peter
AndyLenzen
Judas
MichaelBooker
Pilate
RichMayfiel
d
HighPriest
SuzanneJones
Centurion
KevinSelle
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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.
Financial Update February 2012
February 2012
Budgeted for
February
YTD 2012
Actual
YTD 2012
Budget
Total Income $ 9,409 $ 9,512 $ 19,555 $ 19,024
Total Expenses 7,276 8,941 18,187 20,261
Difference $ 2,133 $ 571 $ 1,368 $ (1,237)
Checking AccountRockwood Bank $ 12,812
Balance in Edward Jones Money Market 1,657
Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-general 4,509
Custodial account held by the Diocese 25,579Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-Sp Growth 3,401
Receivable from Pension fund 1,330
If you have further questions, talk to the Vicar. Pastor Sally values input and is happy to have a conversa-
tion at any time about St. Francis.
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 Je-
sus 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.