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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: 314-651-3836Home: 636-938-7773
Deacon
The Rev. Rebecca Barger
Phone Numbers:Home: 636-778-0799Cell: 713-515-5676
Bishops 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, TreasurerConvention Delegates:
Suzanne Jones; Kevin Selle
Alternate: Linda Doolittle
Annual Meeting
An Annual Meeting is held each year at
the end of January at which new
Bishops Committee and Convention
Delegates are elected.
St. Francis Episcopal Church is a mis-
sion of the Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri.
The Chaliceis the newsletter of St.
Francis Episcopal Church, Eureka, and
is published at least 10 times per year.
Submissions for The Chalice aredue approximately the 20th of each
month and may be
e-mailed to the Officeat
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Eureka, MO
Pastors CornerJesus said to the disciples, You have heard
that it was said, You shall love your neigh-
bor and hate your enemy. But I say to you,
Love your enemies and pray for those who
persecute you.Matthew 5:43-44,
from the Gospel reading for July 3, 2016
During our recent stay with family in North Caroli-na, Tony and I visited the Guilford Courthouse, a nationalmilitary park that stands on the site of a RevolutionaryWar battleground. Touring the museum, I came to the re-alization that the war that took place in this country from
1860-
1865 was actually our second Civil War. The Revo-lutionary War was our first.At Guilford Courthouse I read about people living
in North Carolina, who were loyal to the British, beingrounded up and massacred by the revolutionary forces.Loyalists did the same thing: British sympathizers round-ed up rebel forces and slaughtered them. People whowere once neighbors became enemies, fighting each otherto the death.
We human beings have a seemingly infinite capaci-
ty for violence and bloodshed. Jesus calls us to a differ-ent way. Love your enemies, he tells us. Pray forthose who persecute you. After acts of terror like themass killings in Orlando, Florida, were tempted to liveinto our fears. Fear tells us to distrust people we dontknow. Fear tells us to limit the freedoms of people whoselifestyle or beliefs differ from ours. But Jesus cautions usabout thinking in terms of us and them. All human
beings are beloved of God. Even those we think dontdeserve it. We are all Gods children. Thanks be to God.
--Pastor Sally
J u l y 2 0 1 6
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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:
She wants to respond quickly, so please
let her know if thats not occurring.
The Vicars Calendar is
On-linePastor 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.
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 everyones
accomplishments.
Adopt-a-Highway 13
Adult Forum Calendar 15
ASA Statistics 21
Birthdays & Anniversaries 11
Bishops Committee Minutes 28-29
Book Group 16
Building Update & Pics 24-26
Calendar 32
Childrens School Shoes 13
Concerts on Central 13
Contacting Pastor Sally 2
Crafters
Calendar
14
Crafter s July outing 14
Deacons article 3
Episcopal City Mission 19
Faith Under Construction 15
Financial Update 18
Float Trip 16
Invitational Ministry schedule 19
Kids Space
17
Luau Party Pics 9
Mass in the Grass/Picnic Pics 7-8
Pastors Corner 1
Planning Calendar 27
Prayer for St. Francis 21
Prayer list 10
Recipe of the Month 22
Red Wagon
11
Red, White and You 4
Stewardship Thought 11
Tellers Wanted 20
Trinity Hot Lunch Pics 5
Upcoming Events 12
Wolf Howl Pics 6
Womens Group 20
Worship Leaders 31
Youth Group & Schedule 30
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DEACONS ARTICLE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ever have one of those weeks in which you wondered if there was any good news to be
heard? I had one of those weeks not so long ago. News of critical situations came each day of
the week starting on Monday and going through Friday. Five very different, very dificult life
situations, each one occurring within a different social network or settingnews of an unex-pected divorce, a new life-threatening diagnosis, a friends loved-one entering into hospice, a
911 call to a friends home, and a friends broken relationship with her son.
We all understand that life happens and that life at times is dificult. I can recall my
mother saying that bad news travels in threes. As a child, I thought that following the third
piece of bad news it would all be good news from there. Well, we know the truth about that,
right? I was wondering by Thursday, as each day presented a new element of sadness, despair
or angst, if any good news would surface that week?
Thankfully by the end of that week, I was meeting with my spiritual direction group. As
we began our meeting I was in need of some good or uplifting news, to say the least. This is
what was read at the opening of our meeting:
..so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you... Ephesians 1:18
Hope is not always comforng or comfortable. Hope asks us to open ourselves to what we
do not know, to pray for illuminaon in this life, to imagine what is beyond our imagining, to
bear what seems unbearable. It calls us to keep breathing when beloved lives have le us, to
turn toward one another when we might prefer to turn away. Hope draws our eyes and
hearts toward a more whole future but propels us also into the present, where Christ waitsfor us to work with him toward a more whole world now.
What are you hoping for these days? Who helps you hope when it is hard to hope? How
does your hope call you to see what is here and now?Jan Richardson
The situations of that week still make my heart hurt because of the affection I have for
each individual. I can pray for and with them, but I cannot ix the problem or issue, nor can I
make their discomfort go away. I can be a friend and a supportive presence to them when they
feel overwhelmed and isolated.
What do you hear in the words printed above? What are
your thoughts? Maybe, by considering the words andmeaning in Jans relection and probing questions, we
can discern the hope that we need for the living of these
daysthe hope that will enable us to place our feet on
the loor each morning and rise from our beds.
Deacon Rebecca
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The Wolf Howl
hosted by the Youth Group
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PICNIC
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Preparing for Sunday
The homepage of our website,
www.StFrancisEureka.com,now contains the
icon shown here. Clicking on this icon brings
up the Bible readings forthe upcoming Sunday.
Not only can you read
the Scriptures appointed,
theres a brief explana-
tion of each passage.
This is a good and easy
way to prepare for what youll hear at Sunday
morning worship.
St. Francis Spiritual Offerings
during the Week
Mondays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the
parish house(210 S. Centr al) we gather
for prayer. We pray for the people of St.
Francis, those who havent joined us yet,
those on our prayer list, the needs of our
community, and the world. We close each
session at 6:05-6:15 p.m. with New Zealand
Night Prayer.
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 BargerFamily
Parishioners
Nick Parishioner
Roger Parishioner
Paula Parishioner
Tom & John Sons of Paddy Wrob
Billie Jerry Smiths mother
Horst
Brigitte Jungs brother
Roberta Carly Champlins sister
Gwen & Rhonda Rosie & Ernies daughters-in-law
Joe Son of Donna & Joe Bernert
Carol Daughter of John & Sue Schmidt
Tom, &
O. John
Friends of Pastor Sally & Tony
Yasmeen
Friend of Sylvia Ahmad
Darla Paul Beckers wife
Lynn Cheryl Fosters dad
Travis & Nicole Brother and sister-in-law ofBrenda Russell
Martha Friend of Barb Sacco
Judy Aunt of Phil Barger
Alicia
Former daughter-in
-law of
Paddy Wrob
John Friend of parishioner, in Afghani-stan
Joe Parishioner in South Korea
Ryan Son of parishioners, in Iraq
Prayer List
August Calendar &Worship Schedule
The deadline for the August newsletter, cal-
endar & worship schedule is July 22nd.
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 Wendy Rigdon in the parish office
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Red WagonMARCH 24, 2016BYALISA NELSON
Theres quite a bit of changes happening in our state just now that could deepen poverty
and hunger, said Jeanette Mott Oxford of the social welfare advocacy
organization Empower Missouri. When people are made hungry,
there really is no good that comes of it. Any notion that people can
magically find a job just because theyre hungry, is just magical think-
ing.
Our food pantries and other charities are already very strapped in our
state and any amount of new people coming to them will have
consequences in many of our communities, said Mott Oxford.
She also noted that Missouri ranks second in the nation in
the number of people without enough food to eat.
Read more at: http://www.missourinet.com/2016/03/24/nearly-30000
-missourians
-could
-
lose-food-stamps-april-1/
For This Time in Our
Common Life
Let us pray knowing that
everything depends on God
our Father, but let us also
work together as if every-
thing depends on us.
July Birthdays
& Anniversaries
Al Nessel 7/2
Jackson Broom-Morse 7/6
Christina Freund 7/9
Elaina Hoffner 7/10
Richard Mayfield 7/14
Aundrea Bach 7/22
Barb Sacco
7/24
Donna Bernert 7/24
Amanda Broom-Morse 7/27
Bob Underwood 7/28
Jim Bowlin 7/29
Jeanette Mott Oxford.Photo courtesy of Empower Missouri.
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Upcoming Events
July 1 -9 a.m. -Staff Meeting
July 2-5:00 p.m.
-Eureka Celebration
July 4 -Independence Day (office closed)
July 6 -11:30 a.m. -Eureka Chamber of Commerce luncheon
July 9 -10:00 a.m. -Adopt-a-Highway @ Eureka High School parking lot
July 11 -6:30 p.m. -Worship & Music @ parish house
July 15 -6:30 p.m. -Concerts on Central
July 17-12:45 p.m.
-Bishops Committee Meeting
July 19 -6:00 p.m. -Communications & Marketing Meeting
July 20 -7:00 p.m. -Youth Group: Laser tag at The Edge, Belleville, IL
July 23 -6:00 p.m. -Hummingbird party at Bernerts
July 27 -10:00 a.m. -Crafters Outing --Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate
July 31 -1:30 p.m. -Trinity hot lunch -CWE
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Childrens School Shoes
Once again this year we'll have the opportunityto buy a pair of new athletic shoes for a childreturning to school. Beginning on Sunday,July 17 there will be a list of 12 children,showing their gender and shoe size, downstairsat the Lodge. Please bring the shoes, indicatingwho they are for, to the Lodge by July 31.
Thank you for providing a new pair of shoes to a child who otherwise would
not have them.
Adopt-
a-
Highway July 9
Adults:
Were meeting at the Eureka High School
parking lot on Saturday, July 9
at 10 a.m. for Adopt-a-Highway.
Well clean up our section of
Highway 109. It only
takes about an hour,depending upon how
many hands are helping.
Gloves, reflective vests,
and trash bags are provided.
Concerts on CentralPlease put these Friday dates on
your calendar:
July 15
August 19
Those are the dates for Concerts
on Central, a street party withfood and music, along Central
Ave. in Eureka. St. Francis will
be present, providing free tempo-
rary tattoos to children. Please let
Sally Hader know if youre plan-
ning on helping. Were only there
from 7-8:30 p.m.; youre only
committing to 90 minutes. The
children love the tattoos, so its avery gratifying ministry.
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Looks promising, doesnt it?! Do you want to come? St. Francis next daytime outingis planned for Wednesday, July 27th. The group of members and friends (invite any-
one men, friends, family, grandchildren.) meets at 10 a.m. at the Parish House to
form up carpools and a caravan for this wonderful local tour. After the tour and some
great chocolate sampling and shopping, the group will decide on a local venue or two
to go to lunch. Usually the group is back at the Parish House by mid-afternoon illed
with chocolate, good lunch, fellowship and fun. Questions? Call Sue Schmidt or Don-
na Bernert.
Editors note: Note the fair trade
certiied cocoa logo. This candy may
cost you a fair amount of calories, but
it also pays a fair price to the producers
of the delicious cocoa beans they use!
Crafters Outings Calendar 2016
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 adultwho would enjoy it.
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Adult Forum Schedule
Adult Forums are held on Sundays from 11:55 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The complete Adult Fo-
rum calendar is on our website at www.stfrancisereka.com select Christian Educa-
tion, Adults.
Adult Forums -July and August
July 10 Islam, part 4
July 17 Vicar's Forum
July 24 "Dearly Beloved," part 1
July 31 "Dearly Beloved," part 2
August 7 "Dearly Beloved," part 3
August 14 "Dearly Beloved," part 4
August 21 Old Testament, part 1
August 28 Old Testament, part 2
Thanks be to you, loving God, for the richness of blessings that we enjoy in all areas of ourlife, and especially for the future home of St. Francis Church. Lord, we are very excitedabout the plans and process in which our once far-off dream of having our own facility iscoming to fruition. Help us continue to be open to your divine guidance as we formulateideas and implement goals as to how we may best utilize this sacred space so that we canserve others and be witnesses to your love and grace. We offer our sincere and humblegratitude for the success of our capital campaign and for the generous responses from par-ish members, our families, and personal and diocesan friends. We ask that our faith may be
strengthened through sacrificial giving and help us to be true to our financial commitmentsto theFaith Under Constructioncampaign. Now more than ever, we place our trust in youto be our constant companion along this fabulous journey. In your Holy name we pray.AMEN.
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St. Francis Book Club August 18th
Our histories cling to us. We are shaped by where we come from.
St. Francis Book Clubs next choice for a book to read and discuss isAmericanah
by a Nigerian and American writer. What makes this choice unusual and intri-
guing for St. Francis is that several members had already read this book and
wanted a chance to talk about it with others. Thats going to be a good read!Heres what the author has to say about her own book:
Americanah is about love. I wanted to write an unapologetically old-fashioned
love story. But it is also about race and how we reinvent ourselves. It is about
how, when we leave home, we become another version of ourselves. And it is al-
so about hair
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, in conversation with The Guardian
This book is available from amazon.comand St. Louis County Library. If you want
to know more, check reviews on Amazon or talk to Sue Schmidt, Becky Hall, or
Kathleen McDonald. The meeting is at 6:30 on Thursday, August 18th.
St. Francis Annual Float Trip Aug 6
On Sat., Aug 6, were taking a relaxing float
down the Meramec River. Well meet at the Commuter
Parking Lot at the corner of 4thSt. and Highway 109 in
Eureka at 11:30 a.m. From there well drive to OldCove in St. Clair. After floating well enjoy a potluck
meal at a pavilion and be home by 7 p.m.
Closer to the date there will be a sign-up sheet,
where you can indicate whether youre canoeing, raft-
ing, or kayaking. If you have questions, please contact
George Vits.
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From the Kids Space
Submitted by Kathy Regnier and Aundrea Bach
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Financial Update May 2016
Actual for
May 2016
Budgeted for
May
YTD 2016
Actual
YTD 2016
Budget
Total Income $30,901 $ 11,275 $ 107,159 $ 56,375
Total Expenses 39,153 11,046 106,218 56,077
Difference $ (8,252) $ 229 $ 941 $ 298
Checking AccountRockwood Bank
$ 11,940.26
Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust 12,554.29
Custodial account held by the Diocese 24,307.04St. Francis Building Account 21,009.53
Vicars Discretionary Account 73.02
Land Costs602 Brewster 35,686.99Total $ 105,571.13
If you have further questions, talk to the Vicar. Pastor Sally values input andis happy to have a conversation at any time about St. Francis.
COMMENTARY:
Please note that the larger than expected income and expense amounts are mostlyrelated to the funds related to the capital campaign and building project.
OTHER MATTERS FOR THE COMMITTEE:
None at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer
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Invitational Ministry
Schedule for July -August
Invitational ministry is resuming for the summer months. On Saturday mornings (weatherpermitting), we gather at 9:30 am at the Parish House. We conclude by 11:30 am. If youhave questions are interested in helping with this ministry, please let Deacon Rebecca(713/515.5676) know.
July 9 Steve Strathearn John Schmidt
July 16 Pastor Sally Jack Lauless
July 23 Deacon Rebecca Linda Doolittle
July 30 Suzanne Jones Brenda Russell
August 6 Steve Strathearn John Schmidt
August 13 Deacon Rebecca Jack Lauless
August 20 Pastor Sally Linda Doolittle
August 27 Suzanne Jones Brenda Russell
Camp Phoenix, a Diocese of Missouri camp for 8-to 15-year-olds, is July 24-30.
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WOMENS GROUP ON HIATUS
As the Chaliceis published this month, there are no plans for a dinner meeting forJuly for the Womens Group. If you are an adult woman who would like to organize
the group for the second Tuesday in August or September or later, please set the
time and place and send it to Wendy at the Parish House. Remember, this is just a
chance for parish women to get together and is open to all women. You can host a
dinner, or host a pot-luck, or set up a restaurant or picnic date.
Tellers Needed
TELLING
If you would like to help out at St. Francis but dont have a lot of time other than
Sunday morning, consider joining the team of tellers who work in pairs each Sun-
day during coffee hour. The tellers count and record the cash and checks re-
ceived during the Sunday Eucharist, and prepare the list for deposit at the bank.
If the teller team gains a few new members, each teller will work only every four-
five weeks. Tellers do not need special banking or financial skills and always work
in pairs to assure accuracy. This is an important ministry for the functioning of ourparish. If youd like to help out, please contact Pastor Sally.
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Prayer for St. FrancisWe 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 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
Sunday Worship
Attendance Statistics
2015 2016
2 Pentecost 60 55
3 Pentecost 52 65
4 Pentecost 64 51
5 Pentecost 60 69
Clergy Conference Dates 2016
September 27-29, 2016: Clergy Conference at Toddhall Retreat Center
December 1, 2016: Clergy Day at St. Martin's Episcopal Church
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Recipe of the onth
Hot Corn Dip
Ingredients Prep: 10 Minutes Level: EasyCook: 40 Minutes Serves: 12
5 earsCorn
Vegetable Oil For BrushingSalt And Pepper, to taste
1 wholeHALF Red Onion, Diced2 clovesGarlic, Minced1 wholeRed Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced1 wholeGreen Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced1 wholeFresh Jalapeno, Seeded And Diced Fine
(scrape Out Half The Seeds And Membranes)2 TablespoonsButter8 ounces, weightCream Cheese, Softened
1/2 cup
Mayonnaise
1/2 cupSour Cream1 poundMonterey Jack Cheese, Grated2 wholeGreen Onions, SlicedChili Powder, For Sprinkling1 can(4 Ounces) Diced Green Chilies
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Brush the corn cobs with vegetable oil, sprinkle with a little salt, and place on a grill pan forabout 10 minutes, turning constantly. Remove it from the heat to cool. Cut the kernels offthe cobs once they're cool enough to handle.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion, garlic, bell peppers,and jalapeno. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, until the veggies are soft and golden. Remove theskillet from the heat to let the veggies cool slightly.
In a mixer, combine the cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and 2/3 of the Monterey Jack.Mix with the paddle attachment on low until combined. Add the green onions, the veggie
mixture, the corn, and the green chilies. Mix on low until just combined.
Spread the mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle with the rest of the Monterey Jack. Bakefor 20 to 22 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Remove from the oven and serve warm withtortilla chips!
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Join me for supper!
Bernerts annual Supper with hummingbirds.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 23rd at 6:00. St. Francispeople areready to celebrate our annual Hummingbird Supper.
No, were not eating hummingbirds for supper. Were eating supper with the
hummingbirds. Joe and Donna Bernert fill many hummingbird feeders everyday during the summer season. This makes the entire local hummingbird com-munity very happy. They come to the Bernerts to eat, and then they make thepeople happy by displaying their lovely colors as they eat. We can sit on theBernertsporch and enjoy the show. If a person can remain calm and still witha palm full of colorful, sweet bird food, that person can have a hummingbirdcome and feed directly from his/her hand. Its true!
The birds provide the entertainment for this annual gathering, but we provideour own food and good company. Please bring a dish to share and whatever
drink you like. Its a great time! Thats why we do it every year. Here are thedetails:
Saturday, July 23rd
6:00 p.m.
Joe and Donna Bernerts home:
3375 Highway FF, Eureka 63025
(Sign at appropriate turn will be giant and clear!!)
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Building Update
Our proposed site plan violates Eurekas required setbacks. We requested a code
amendment from the City of Eureka, which changes the setback requirements for church-
es. The proposed code amendment was presented to and approved by Eurekas Planning
and Zoning Committee at 7 p.m. on June 29. Now the code amendment will be presentedto the Board of Alderman for approval. That approval is scheduled for July 5 at 7 p.m.
After the setback has been approved by the Board of Alderman, our proposed site
plan will no longer be in violation of Eurekas codes. So the site plan can be presented to
Planning and Zoning at their meeting on July 13 at 7 p.m.
Once the site plan is approved, engineering drawings will begin. That process
should take 8-10 weeks. Once we have engineering drawings, the builder can be selected.
The Diocesan Commission on Church Architecture and Allied Arts met on Wednes-
day, June 22. At that meeting the group discussed the process the Diocese will use to select
the builder. Next steps: The Diocesan Chancellor (the Bishops lawyer) will review the
proposed construction management agreement from Church Development Services.
Faith Under Construction, our capital campaign for the new building, is exceedingour expectations. As of June 30, we have received the following pledges:
Parishioners (3-year pledges) $306,084
Diocesan clergy and Episcopal churches $ 4,510
Family/friends of St. Francis $ 3,720
Total $314,314
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Planning Calendar
July
Invitational ministry
Growing Green community garden
Jul 9 -Adopt-a-Highway
Jul 15 Concerts on Central
Jul 17 Vicars Forum
Jul 17 School supplies/shoes collection begins
Jul 17 Treasurer reports on mid-year budget at the Bishops Committee
meeting
Jul 23 Hummingbird party at Bernerts
Jul 24 through 30 Camp Phoenix
Jul 27 Parish-wide outing by Crafters Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate
Jul 31 Trinity CWE hot lunch ministry
August
Invitational ministry
Growing Green community garden
Aug 5 Deacon vacation day
Aug 6 -Float trip at St. Clair
Aug 7 School supplies/shoes collection ends
Aug 11 Book Group
Aug 17 Sep 4 Deacons vacation
Aug 19 Concerts on Central
Aug 27 through Sept 3 Deacons vacation
Aug 31 Parish-wide outing by Crafters -movie
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Minutes of theSt. Francis Episcopal Church
Bishops CommitteeJune 19, 2016
Members Present: Sylvia Ahmad, Donna Bernert, Michael Booker, KevinBroom, Bob Champlin, Sally Hader, Jack Lauless, Rich Mayfield, KathleenMcDonald,Sue Schmidt, Treasurer Suzanne Jones, Pastor Sally Weaver, DeaconRebecca Barger
Opening business
The meeting opened at 12:45 p.m. with a prayer offered by Kathleen McDonaldSharing of joys and concerns followed.
Minutes of the May 15 Bishops Committee (BC) meeting had been sent elec-tronically. Motion to Approve May 15 minutes, Sylvia Ahmed Seconded bySally Hader Approval, all. In future, Kathleen will send minutes to the parishhouse in time for Chalice printing and Pastor Sally will then include them in theBC electronic packet a week before the next meeting.
Treasurers report
The treasurers report had been sent electronically to all members. Treasurer
Suzanne Jones explained that in the commentary, building funds and expendi-tures will be separated from other funds and expenditures, just to help us clari-fy what belongs to the building process.
Motion to approve May financial results, Bob Champlin; seconded by MichaelBooker
Faith Under Construction report as of the 16th. $312,114 pledges sent in; ofthis, $6,000 comes in cash form from churches, clergy, friends and family.
Budget request due to Diocese on July 15. Finance committee will draft this.We will continue to be asking for support from the diocese to attract additional
members through our ministries. Most of the work is Pastor Sallys. PastorSally, Deacon Rebecca, Suzanne Jones, Kevin Broom, Bob Hosutt comprisethe committee.
Vicars report
Property update
- June 29 Planning & Zoning 7 p,m Request 30 (not 40 as is
currently the law.)
- July 5 Board of Alderman 7 pm Will, we expect, approve the vari-
ance.- July 13 Planning & Zoning 7 p.m. Site plan to be offered. Can begin
site drawings.
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- Commission on Church Architecture & Allied Arts June 22, Weds,2.p.m. Clark Davis will talk about the CDS proposal. What is the pro-cess of determination for awarding the contract.
Parish Dates recently added:
Adopt a highway July 9th 10:00 meet at EHS as planned by
Jack Lauless.
Float Trip, August 6th, 11:30 a.m. as planned by George Vits.
.Strategic Plan
Review & discuss next steps :
Kevin Broom led a discussion aimed to review and refresh the strategic plan.
The first area of discussion had to do with pledging: both the amount of dol-
lars received and the percentage of pledging units dropped for 2016. Whatthis meant is that we were not able to move forward as planned, particularlyin our drive to pay Pastor Sally at 100% of the minimum annual compensa-
tion for diocesan clergy.
The next topic of conversation was about the tutoring program. Is it grow- ing? Is it different? Will that impact future budgets? We need to contact
Jackie Selle and have her inform the BC so we can do this.
No action plan now on Shoe Ministry as the Shoeman has gone out of
business.
Possible new ministries: Pastor Sally asked that we consider and make apriority a Parents Day Out program and also the Disabled Access ChildrensPlayground.
Kathleen and Donna talked about planning a garden on site, both for the chil-drens use and for growing produce for the Eureka Food Pantry. We will dis-cuss these three at our next discussion.
Other reports
Wardens reports none offered
Concerns, comments? Pastor Sally asked if we had heard comments thatshe needed to know about. We discussed concerns voiced by some congre-
gants about changes that are inevitable with a larger membership.
Closing business
Temperature check general approval Closing prayer was offered at 2:09 by Michael Booker.
Next meeting: Sunday, July 17
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Youth Group Schedule of EventsHeres what is planned by our Youth Group. All middle-and high-schoolers andtheir friends are always welcome at every gathering.
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 familiesstaying there while their children are in the hospital.
Wed., Oct 19--7 p.m. at Pastor Sally's, 2575 Sunrise Dr.
Youth Group: Laser Tag at The Edge July 20
The Youth Group is playing laser tag:
Wednesday, July 20
7 p.m. at
The Edge at 701 South Belt West in Belleville, IL
All tweens, teens, and their friends are always welcome at Youth Group events.
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July 2016 WORSHIP LEADERS SCHEDULE
Ministry JULY 3 JULY 10 JULY 17 JULY 24 JULY 31
Lectors
KathleenOReilly
Paddy Wrob
Michael BookerTim Booker
Bob SmithBarb Sacco
KathleenMcDonald
Kevin Selle
Paddy WrobBob Smith
Intercessors KathleenOReilly
Paddy Wrob
Michael Booker
Sue Schmidt
Bob Smith
Barb Sacco
KathleenMcDonald
Kevin Selle
Paddy Wrob
Bob Smith
Chalice KathleenMcDonald
Michael Weaver Suzanne Jones Michael Booker Kevin Selle
Acolyte Jerry Smith KathleenMcDonald
Rich Mayfield Amanda
Broom-Morse
Katie Jones
Torchbearers Jerry Smith
Bob Smith
Sue Schmidt
John Schmidt
Arlene
Underwood
Barb Sacco
Jack Lauless
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
John Schmidt
Altar
Guild
Linda Doolittle
Jerry Smith
Brigitte Jung
KathleenOReilly
Linda Doolittle
Sue Schmidt
KathleenOReilly
Linda Doolittle
Jerry Smith
Brigitte Jung
Sue Schmidt
Greeters Sue Schmidt
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
Annette Carr
Sue Schmidt
Annette Carr
Usher Bob Champlin Michael Booker John Schmidt Bob Smith Joe Bernert
Tellers Bob Smith
Rich Mayfield
Arlene
Underwood
Suzanne Jones
Kevin Broom
Bob Smith
Joe Bernert
Suzanne Jones
KathleenOReilly
Arlene
Underwood
Eucharistic
Visitor
Sally Hader Kevin Selle Patti & Skip
Moreland
Kathleen
McDonaldPaddy Wrob
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