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: 636-778-0799
Cell:
713-515-5676
Bishops Committee: Donna
Bernert, Sr. Warden, Bob Champlin,
Jr. Warden; Sally Hader; Sylvia
Ahmad; Jack Lauless; Michael Booker;
Rich Mayfield; Sue Schmidt; Kevin
Broom; Kathleen McDonald, clerk;
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer
Convention 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 mission of the Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri.

The Chalice is the newsletter of St.

Francis Episcopal Church, Eureka, and
is published at least 10 times per year.
Submissions for The Chalice are
due approximately the 20th of each
month and may be
e-mailed to the Office at
stfranch@sbcglobal.net.

The Chalice
St. Francis Episcopal Church
Eureka MO
April 2016

Pastors Corner
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the
heavens; praise him in the heights
Praise him, heaven of heavens, and you
waters 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 research and write her latest book, Grounded. Bass correctly notes that the writers of the Bible had the idea of a
3-tiered universe: heaven, earth, below the earth. As the
Psalm cited above shows, ancient near Eastern people believed 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 doesnt 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. Because everything is under the eye of God.
So let us praise God this Eastertide, rejoicing in all
that our Almighty God has made. Alleluia!
Pastor Sally Weaver

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Table of Contents
Adult Forum Calendar

The Vicars Calendar is

On-line

ASA Statistics

18

Birthdays & Anniversaries

10

Bishops Committee Minutes

13

Book Group

17

Calendar, then Vicars Calendar. Its

Calendar

34

the only calendar Pastor Sally uses, so it is

Clergy Conference Dates

Contacting Pastor Sally

Crafters Calendar

2
17

Crafters Outing

16

Diocesan Leadership Pictures

25

Pastor Sallys calendar is on our website,

www.stfranciseureka.com. Select

complete and up-to-date.

Contacting Pastor Sally

Easter Egg Hunt

31

Easter Brunch

32

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:

E-cycle Day

15

314-651-3836.

Eureka New Years Eve 2.0

29

Faith Under Construction

14

Financial Update

12

Remember that theres a

middle initial, S, in
her e-mail address:

Floor Plan Final

23

From the Deacon

SallySWeaver@yahoo.com.

Earthy Soul

Invitational Ministry

23

Kids Space

Pastors Corner

Planning Calendar

27

Prayer for St. Francis

18

Prayer list

11

Property Update

21

Recipe of the Month

19

Red Wagon

10

Rides for Roger

St. Francis in Depth

18

St. Francis Ministries

20

Upcoming Events

Worship Leaders

33

Youth Sunday
Youth Group Schedule

6
32

She wants to respond quickly, so please

let her know if thats not occurring.

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.

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From the Deacon

INTO THE DARKNESS

Deacon Rebecca
On Saturday, March 19, Phil and I took part
in Earth Hour. Its an annual one-hour event in
which people voluntarily turn off their nonessential household lights in an effort to promote
positive environmental actions. We had participated in the past, so we knew what to expect. I
enjoyed 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 the
dimly lit room did not offer its familiar coziness. This feeling drew my thoughts to
the 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 in
which Jesus was to be laid. Before we can celebrate the good news of Jesus resurrection, 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 experience
the intensity of a severe storm. We know the crack of thunder, the flashes of lightning, and the dark clouds wont 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 in
life, God will not abandon us. Even when we are left feeling numbed by lifes
events and tragedies, and we are passing through a daunting darkness, Jesus promises to be with us. We dont want to travel through those shadowy and scary places,
but sometimes we arent 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. Then
we can finally switch on the lights and hopefully we will see that we werent traveling alone after all.

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

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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 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

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Upcoming Events
April 1: Womens Group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Judy Codys home
April 2: Eurekas New Years 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. Timothys

Womens Group Takes in a Movie!

Quick! Put it on your Calendar!
The St. Francis Womens Group meets Tuesday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Judy
Cody. All adult women and their friends are invited to join the party. If you would like to bring
a snack or drink to share, please do. If you
come empty-handed, thats fine, too.
A very relaxed evening..Need more information? Call Judy Cody.

Youth Sunday April 17

On 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.

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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 in
our personal lives and as members of St. Francis Church. Lord God, we have remained faithful to your call to ministry and by your grace, we now have the property
on which to erect a building where we can continue in the work and ministry you
have set before us. We ask your continued presence to be ever with us as we embark
on our capital campaign, Faith Under Construction. Be our guide and light as we
discern how we can best support and participate in this campaign. To make our
dream 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.

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

Rides for Roger Shaw

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

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FROM THE KIDS SPACE

Throughout Lent, we talked about the importance of forgiveness. The children made
tags to show example of forgiveness in their lives and then they wove them all together.
For Easter, we made stained-glass crosses to celebrate!

Submitted by Kathy Regnier

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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 beautiful displays of flowers assembled 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 moments 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 were allergic to one
another. Heres what I mean.
The Easter flowers in the picture at the top of this article are very nice. Professionally done, they include all the Easter/spring regulars and a few I dont recognize. These would be lovely in any church and are probably what we would have at
St. Francis if thats 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 congregation. 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 EasterEgg 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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And isnt 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 Gods love with one another. 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.

Isnt that how were helping

to build the Kingdom of God?

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Red Wagon
April Birthdays
& Anniversaries
Nicholas Selle

April 8

John Schmidt

April 10

Cole Freund

April 21

Jerry Smith

April 27

Barb & Nick Sacco

April 29

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
everything depends on us.

"Thousands of needy Missouri

families receiving temporary state
assistance are also expected to lose
those benefits due to shorter welfare time limits adopted last year
by the Legislature."
Read more at http://
www.missourinet.com/2016/03/24/
nearly-30000-missourians-couldlose-food-stamps-april-1/
Please remember the
food pantry when you
shop: peanut butter,
jelly, canned meats,
canned pasta meals,
individual packs of fruits, applesauce, puddings, instant oatmeal
packs, dry cereals.
Also, always needed
items paper and
sanitary products,
soaps, dental items,
etc.

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Preparing for Sunday

Prayer List
The Barger
Family

Parishioners

Nick

Parishioner

Tom & John

Sons of Paddy Wrob

Billie

Jerry Smiths mother

Horst

Brigitte Jungs brother

Roberta

Carly Champlins sister

Gwen & Rhonda Rosie & Ernies daughters-inlaw

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

Friends of the Sebourns

family
Kayla

Granddaughter of Annie
Rayman

Leah

Friend of Sylvia Ahmad

Johanna

Jack Lauless mother

Lynn

Cheryl Fosters dad

Mark

Anne Bookers father

Darla

Paul Beckers wife

The homepage of our website,

www.StFrancisEureka.com, now contains the
icon shown here. Clicking on this icon brings up
the Bible readings for the
upcoming Sunday. Not
only can you read the
Scriptures appointed,
theres a brief explanation 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. 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 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.

May Calendar &

Worship Schedule
The deadline for the May newsletter, calendar & 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
(stfranch@sbcglobal.net).

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Financial Update February 2016

Actual for
Feb 2016
Total Income
Total Expenses
Difference

Budgeted for
Feb

YTD 2016
Actual

YTD 2016
Budget

$ 11,812

$ 11,275

58,950

$ 22,550

10,720

11,461

24,691

22,722

(186)

$ 34,260

$ (172)

$ 1,093

Checking AccountRockwood Bank

Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust
Custodial account held by the Diocese
St. Francis Building Account
Vicars Discretionary Account
Land Costs602 Brewster
Total

20,459.67
12,653.77
24,307.04
47,484.75
336.86
35,686.99
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 treasurers report that not paying the parish house rent during its post-flood renovation
was 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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Bishops Committee Minutes, St. Francis Eureka

March 20, 2016
Members present: Sylvia Ahmad, Donna Bernert, Michael Booker, Kevin
Broom, 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 Bishops 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 next
meeting along with the minutes of the March 20th meeting. The Clerk
apologized for technical difficulties.
Treasurers report
The treasurers report had been sent electronically earlier
in the week. Suzanne explained the transfer of funds from one line to another and
continued spending of administrative costs, both of which are needed to deal with
flood.
Approval of February financial results Motion to accept, Michael Booker, Seconded by Kevin Broom, Approved by ALL
Vicars report
Holy Week worship Thursday night, Friday noon and evening, Saturday
Action items from retreat about signs for Rockwood Arbor Drive (AKA 602
Brewster) Marketing has taken on this project. Annette has designed a
banner that will be ready for Eurekas 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 testify 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 flood
repair. It looks great! New furniture donated by Sylvia Ahmad from the estate of Bashir Ahmad. We are still having electronic problems, but Sally
has made a few interim moves before we can get more compatible system
hook-ups. Door locks will be installed shortly on interior doors.
Faith under Construction Communication phase begins April 3rd which will include 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 Construction, is underway. During Sunday worship in April youll hear from parishioners
about why they are committed to sacrificial giving to the building fund.
Also this month youll 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. Youll receive an invitation to a brunch following 10:15
a.m. worship on Sunday, May 1. During that service well turn in our Commitment 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 bountifully than we could have imagined. Lets pass on those blessings by raising as
much money as we possibly can through Faith under Construction.

Eureka
Chamber of
Commerce
Cinco de Mayo
Pet 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. Eurekas 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 years 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 Lodge

Fresh Air, Fun, Food, Fellowship
Save the date! Any adult St. Francis members, family and friends are invited 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 Marquette.
Well 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 and
Clark 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 Davids court comes into sharp relief. The
Miami Herald
This is a FASCINATING book by a Pulitzer prize winning author. Although we know large parts of King Davids
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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Sunday Worship
Attendance Statistics
2015

2016

4 Lent

49

70

5 Lent

62

53

Palm Sunday

68

55

Easter Sunday

129

125

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

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.

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Recipe of the Month

Sweet Pea and Potato Pasta
Ingredients:
12 ounces fettuccine (3/4 box)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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
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 minutes.
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, cup Parmesan, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, teaspoon

salt, and teaspoon pepper.

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

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 together, sharing ideas, pooling resources, working together as the body of Christ within Eastern Missouri. The Task Force for the Hungry
is a group within our diocese who works in exactly 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 committee, chaired by Bishop Smith, approves the building design.
The Building Committees and Task Forces intend to complete Church Development 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 recommendations. All are welcome to attend the building update meetings on Sunday mornings -- 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 youre interested in being on one of
these, please let the Chair know.
Construction Committee
Areas of concern
Materials, systems, roof, insulation, HVAC, security sound, exterior finish, ceiling
height, fire suppression
Members
Rich Mayfield, Chair
Brigitte Jung

Joe Bernert
Nick Sacco

Michael Booker
Tony Weaver

Interior Committee
Areas of concern
Fixtures, furniture, equipment, carpeting, paint, tile, decorations
Members
Paddy Wrob, Chair
Carly Champlin

Elaine Booker
Becky Hall

Kevin Broom

Exterior Committee
Areas of concern
Landscaping, garden, outdoor signs, outside lights, fencing
Members
Donna Bernert, Chair
Kathleen McDonald

Judy Cody
John Schmidt

Jack Lauless (signs only)

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Sanctuary Task Force
Areas of concern
The worship space dcor; sacristy; placement of baptismal pool, altar, seating,
choir, and musical instruments
Members
Pastor Sally, Chair
Kevin Selle

Deacon Rebecca Barger Cheryl Foster

Jerry Smith
Max Starbuck

Daycare/Preschool Committee
Areas of concern
The childrens wing outdoor fencing and play area; furniture, flooring, lighting,
equipment, etc.
Members
Sue Schmidt, Chair
Doolittle

Kathy Regnier

Linda

Kitchen Committee
Areas of concern
The kitchen equipment, placement, pantry, flooring, cabinets, counter tops, etc.
Members
Sylvia Ahmad, Chair

Sally Hader

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The floor plan for the childrens 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 focus 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 visits
Saturday mornings between 9:30 and 11:30 during the summer and early fall
months, weather permitting. With the current schedule of individuals, commitment
to this ministry is one Saturday morning every three or four weeks. Please see Pastor Sally or Deacon Rebecca if you are interested in this ministry opportunity.

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commitment cards are in the planning stage by the Marketing Committee. They
will 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 a
conversation with Glen and his engineer, via conference call,
with Rich, Tony Weaver and Bob Champlin. Nothing concrete to
report yet. This week Rich will speak with John Boggs, Eurekas
City Building Commissioner to discuss the construction of the
road, 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
Glens 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 to
explain 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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Diocesan Leadership Conference March 5, 2016

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Planning Calendar April

April

Tutoring weekly ministry

Apr 2 Flooded businesses party, New Years Eve 2.0 on Central Ave. from 610 p.m.

Apr 3 Communication phase of Faith under Construction begins

Apr 6 through 11 Deacons vacation

April 7 Church Architecture Committee meeting - Vicar

Apr 14 Book Group

Apr 17 Youth Sunday

Apr 17 Vicars Forum

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

Apr 30 Metro IV delegation meeting @ St. Timothys

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 Vicars 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

Heres what is planned by our Youth Group. All middle- and high-schoolers and
their 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 us
for 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 Transportation
on 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

Tim B.
Katie J.

APRIL 24

Lectors

Kathleen
OReilly
Kevin Selle

Paddy Wrob
Kevin Selle

Barb Sacco
Kathleen
McDonald

Intercessors

Kathleen
OReilly
Kevin Selle

Sue Schmidt
Paddy Wrob
Michael Booker 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 Carr
Jack Lauless

Sue Schmidt
John Schmidt

Lydia B-M
Jonah B-M

Arlene
Underwood
Barb Sacco

Altar
Guild

Brigitte Jung
Sue Schmidt

Brigitte Jung
Jerry Smith

Linda Doolittle
Linda Doolittle
Kathleen OReilly 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

Sat

1
9 am Staff
Meeting
10 am
Bible Study

2
4 pm New
Years Eve
2.0 Downtown
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
Womens
Group at
Judy
Codys

12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tutoring @ Lodge

6:30 pm
10 am
Sanctuary Bible Study
Task
Force
Meeting

10

11

12

13
12:30 pm
Crafternoon
6:30 pm
Tutoring @ Lodge

14
6:30
Book
Group

15
10 am
Bible Study

16

Deacon Rebecca on Vacation

Fri

Deacon Rebecca on Vacation

8 am HE
9 am Choir Practice
9:30 Property
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult Forum

5:30 pm
Prayer
Group

17 Youth Sunday
8 am HE
9 am Choir Practice
9:30 am Property
10:15 am HE
11:55 am Adult Forum
12:45 pm Bishops
Committee

18
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group

19
6 pm
Communication &
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 HE
11:55 am Adult Forum

25
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group

26

27
10 am
Crafters Outing
to Pere Marquette
6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge

28

29
10 am
Bible Study

30
10 am
Metro IV at
St. Tims