Mar 2011 -- The Chalice from St. Francis' Episcopal Church - Eureka

Holy Eucharist

Sunday service is at 10 a.m.

at 616 Stockell Drive,

Eureka, MO.

Office: 210 S. Central Ave-

nue, Eureka, MO 63025

Phone: 636-938-3733

Website:

www.St.FrancisEureka.com

Vicar

The Rev. Sally S. Weaver

Phone No.s: Home 636-938

-7773

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Bishop’s Committee: Rich-

ard Mayfield, Sr. Warden,

Bob Hosutt, Jr. Warden;

Kathleen McDonald, Clerk;

Lori Scissors; Debbie

Pizzella; Michael Booker;

Paddy Wrob; Cassie Eck-

hardt; Barb Sacco; Steve

Strathearn

Nancy Bergman, Treasurer.

Annual Meeting

An Annual Meeting is held

each year at the end of Janu-

ary at which new Bishop’s

Committee and Convention

Delegates are elected.

St. Francis’ Episcopal

Church is a mission of the

Episcopal Diocese of Mis-

souri.

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ter of St. Francis’ Episcopal

Church, Eureka, and is pub-

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year.

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The Chalice St. Francis Episcopal Church

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M a r c h 2 0 1 1

As reported at January’s annual meeting, St.

Francis’ added 15 people to our list of ―members

in good standing‖ during 2010. I’ve recently

heard a couple of people say, ―Pastor Sally, you

did that.‖ While I know it’s meant to be com-

plimentary, I’m uncomfortable with that sentiment for a number of rea-

sons.

First, it’s not true. The growth in numbers at St. Francis’ is be-

cause of who we are as a community: mission-minded, Christ-centered,

caring, and forgiving. We’re people who welcome visitors on Sundays.

We’re people who act to help those in need. We’re people for whom

worship and learning about our faith are important. We’re people who

enjoy being together. We’re people who laugh a lot. We are growing

because of who we are – this band of Jesus followers we call St. Fran-

cis’ Church -- not because of any one person, and certainly not because

of the vicar.

Second, if we lose people from St. Francis’ – and we will – does

that mean that it’s the fault of the vicar? If we attribute the growth to

the vicar, do we also place 100% of the blame for losing members

(including those who move away or die) on her?

Third, growing the church is the charge given to all Christians,

not just the ones who wear funny collars. When Jesus commanded his

followers, ―Make disciples of all nations,‖ none of those around him

was ordained. Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in our words and

deeds with this hurting world is everyone’s responsibility as a follower

of Christ.

The Pastor’s Corner

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T h e C h a l i c e w w w . s t f r a n c i s e u r e k a . c o m

In this Issue

Adult Forum Calendar, p 3;

Attendance Statistics, p 15;

Birthdays/Anniversaries, p 9;

Bishop’s Committee Information, p 7;

Booker Diocesan Appointment, p 8;

Calendar for Vicar on Line, p 7;

Celebration of Ministry, p 5;

Chalice/Calendar/ Worship Schedule, p 17;

Children’s Reflections, p 11;

Community Service Ministries, p 11;

Daylight Saving time, p 2;

Diocesan Youth Events 2011, p 4;

Discretionary Fund, p 8;

Favorite Quotation, p 3;

Financial Update, p 16;

Goals 2011, p 7;

Humor, p 6;

Leadership conference, p 13;

Lenten activities, p 6;

Ministry Fair, p 4;

New Zealand, p 5;

Pastor’s Corner, pp 1-2;

Planning Calendar 2011, p 9;

Prayer for St. Francis’, p 10

Prayer list, p 5;

Reaching the Vicar, p 17;

Spiritual Offerings for the Week, p 17;

Spotlight On— , p 5;

Spring Retreat, p 4;

Stewardship Thought, p 16;

STF Committees, p 12;

Teen Substance Abuse, p 4;

Weekly Offerings, p 17;

Worship Schedule, p 15

I can’t think of anything we do at St. Francis’ that’s

a solo act. Our worship, our ministries, our teaching, our

praying is all done with others. Whatever we accomplish,

we accomplish together. The Bishop’s Committee has set a

goal for St. Francis’ to increase our membership by 10% in

2011. If we’re going to achieve it, we’ll all have to embrace

it.

How do we grow our church? We’ll explore that

question together as we read and study Unbinding the Gos-

pel for 6 weeks during Lent. Beginning on Mar 13, we’ll

discuss this church growth book during the Adult Forum,

11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Sundays.

One vital way we grow our church is through prayer.

Every Sunday morning and every Monday night we gather

and pray for the witness, renewal, and growth of St. Fran-

cis’. It’s not a coincidence that we’ve prayed…and we’ve

grown.

We are growing and will continue to grow. It takes

all of us. I feel blessed to be journeying with you as we

deepen our relationships with God and one another and as

we spread the message of God’s love. We are growing in

service, growing in faith, growing in Christ. As we extend

the invitation, others will come grow with us.

Pastor Sally+

Day Light Saving Time Begins—It’s Spring

forward Time!!

Don’t forget to set your clock ahead

one hour on Saturday, March 12, to be sure

to get to church on time on Sunday, the

thirteenth. It’s ―spring forward‖ — yes, we

all lose an hour’s sleep!

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Adult Forum

Calendar

Here is the schedule of offerings at the Adult Forum on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to

12:15 p.m. for February through June of 2011. The entire 2011 Adult Forum calendar is on our

website at www.stfrancisereka.com — select ―Christian Education/Formation‖, ―Adults‖:

March 6 Ministry Fair

March 13 Unbinding the Gospel, part 1



April 3 Unbinding the Gospel, part 4



April 24 Easter brunch

May 1 ―Fear of God‖

May 8 Genesis – part 1




June 5 Vicar’s forum – quarterly goal review

June 12 Eureka Food Pantry—presented by Audrey Bell

June 19 St. Martha's Hall -- violence against women

June 26 "Mass in the Grass" picnic

July 3 Patriotic sing-along

July 10 Heifer, International—presented by Jim Eckhardt

July 17 Dan Rugomba, African refugee, tells us his story

July 24 Mitigating the threat of Internet pornography

—presented by John Splinter

July 31 Episcopal City Mission-presented by Barbi Click

Submit Your Favorite Quotation

Have a favorite quote that inspires you? Send it in to

[email protected] and we’ll publish it in an edition of The Chalice.

mailto:[email protected]

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Speakers’ Series on Youth

Substance Abuse

Keeping Teens Safe During Spring Break,

Prom and Graduation Season

Spring is a very high risk period for teen

alcohol and other drug use, and adults must be

aware of the consequences of youth decisions

made under the influence. Parents must also un-

derstand that when they turn the other cheek to

alcohol use, children often look for another

boundary to push. Too many teens are now

learning social, studying, communication and

coping skills under the influence. We owe

these‖ adults under construction‖ our attention.

Be a part of the discussion and the solution.

Learn practical suggestions to encourage

healthy and safe behavior among teens. Join us

for this panel discussion and questions & answer

session.

Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

(light refreshment)

Place: The Pointe Recreation Center

#1 Ballwin commons Circle,

Ballwin

To register, contact Renee Heney, 636-733-2136

or [email protected]

Refresh Your Spirit

Spring Retreat

St. Francis parishioners,

Treat yourself to a Spring Retreat at the

beautiful Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit.

It will be a time for inner refreshment, in the

midst of the greening of spring. The retreat will

be held in the Adlyne Freund Center* from 9 am

– 4 pm on Saturday, May 7. The day will in-

clude presentation, nature, group conversation,

silence and prayer.

Kristie Lenzen will lead the retreat. The

cost for the retreat is $15. Subway sandwiches

and chips will be provided for lunch. To regis-

ter, call Maxine (636-938-3733) at the Parish

House or e-mail [email protected] by

Monday, May 2. A map to the Adlyne Freund

Center will be available at the Lodge and in the

Sunday bulletin in mid-April.

*The Adlyne Freund Center is handicap accessible.

A Glimpse into Diocesan Youth

Events for 2011

June 4-11 Mission trip to Pine Ridge

July 24-30 Camp Phoenix

October Happening

Also check out:

Facebook: Episcopal Youth Missouri and

Google Groups: Episcopal Youth Ministry

March 6 Ministry Fair

Ever wonder what Marketing and Com-

munications does exactly? Are you thinking you

might be interested in reading Scripture at wor-

ship on Sundays but don’t know how to sign up?

Upcoming Events

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T h e C h a l i c e w w w . s t f r a n c i s e u r e k a . o r g

Immediately following worship on Sunday, Mar 6

you can get answers at our Ministry Fair.

We’re setting up stations in the lower level

of the Lodge, staffed by representatives of all our

ministries. Come look around, ask questions, and

sign up for things that interest you.

See the related article on ―Committees of St.

Francis’‖ in this edition of The Chalice for a de-

scription of the way we’ve organized for mission.

“Celebration of Ministry” — April 7

At 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, the congre-

gation of St. Francis’, Vicar Sally Weaver, Bishop

Smith, and the clergy of the Diocese of Missouri

will hold a ―Celebration of Ministry‖ at 616

Stockell Dr. (the Masonic Lodge) in Eureka. This

special service of worship is a mutual commitment

by the congregation and the vicar that they are

called to be engaged in ministry together. Please

mark your calendars and plan on attending this

meaningful and festive event.

Tom & John Sons of Paddy Wrob

Karl Friend of Cassie Eckhardt

Doug Friend of Rosie Benecke

Cameron Friend of Sue Schmidt

Colleen Friend and co-worker of

Barb Sacco

Sara, Peter, Jill Friends of Paddy Wrob

Judy Parishioner

Janet Friend of Susan Meyer

Sara Friend of Pastor Sally

Dee Friend of Sylvia Ahmad

Paul Friend of Jim Eckhardt

Mike Cousin of Paddy Wrob, in

Afghanistan

Andrew Grandson of George Vits, in

Iraq

Josh Son of Dan Merideth, in Iraq

Prayer List

The Anglican Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand, was just

one of the many locations to suffer terrible damage in Tuesday's earth-

quake. Dean Peter Beck reports that cathedral staff are all accounted for

and safe, but he "fears the worst where cathedral visitors are concerned –

and it’ll be some time before there’s certainty on that score. The destruc-

tion wrought is so great that police and search and rescue teams aren’t focused on those who are be-

yond help. They’re struggling to rescue those who may still be trapped alive within the ruins of the col-

lapsed CBD buildings."

Pat Glenn, vicar of Calvary Church-Louisiana and St. John's-Eolia wrote that her daughter

Marty is just outside of Christchurch and says the city resembles a war zone. "She is safe and due home

on Friday - assuming flights are up and going. Where she has been, she reports, you wouldn't know

there had been an earthquake except for the electricity outage. She asks for prayers for those of New

Zealand whose lives are turned upside down."

Prayers for

New Zealand

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Lenten Activities and Holy Week

We begin with Ash Wednesday, March 9. Two services with imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist at

6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Lodge.

Don’t miss the Lenten Evenings on Prayer with Kristie Lenzen (See article on page 4).

Tuesday in Holy Week, April 19, we’ll enjoy a Seder meal at the Lodge.

Wednesday in Holy Week, April 20, there will be a Tenebrae service at 7:00 p.m. at the Lodge.

Thursday in Holy Week April 21, is Maundy Thursday. There will be a Eucharist at the Lodge at 7:00

p.m., which will include foot washing. Following the service will be the traditional stripping of the altar.

A Prayer Vigil at the Parish House at 210 S. Central will follow the Maundy Thursday service. If you

would like to take part in the vigil, a sign up sheet will be available.

Good Friday in Holy Week, April 22, there will be two solemn services (no Eucharist) at the Lodge at

noon and at 7:00 p.m.

Lenten Evenings on Prayer

Four evenings on the subject of prayer are on tap

for St. Francis’ during the upcoming Lenten season.

Each session will include presentation, conversation,

and an experience of prayer, and will be held on Thurs-

days from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Parish House.

Topics are:

March 10 – Prayer: What is it? Why do it?

March 17 – Prayer: Changing Over Time

March 24 – All of Life as a Prayer

April 14 – Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones in

Prayer

Each session will build on the last, but can stand

alone as well. You are welcome to attend even if you are

unable to make every session. You may bring your din-

ner if that is convenient. Popcorn will be provided.

Kristie Lenzen will lead the sessions. Kristie has

a M.A. in Pastoral Studies and has been in ministry for

many years. She is a member of St. Francis’ Parish.

Lenten Offerings 2011

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Bishop’s Committee Meeting Schedule

The Bishop’s Committee meets on the third

Sunday of the month beginning at 12:15 p.m. All

are welcome to sit in and listen.

Bishop’s Committee Highlights

February12, 2011 The Bishop’s Committee approved the 2010

parochial report, which is filed with the Diocese

and the national church.

We will send a multi-year lease to the Dio-

cese for approval. Our landlady, Mrs. Butler, has

agreed to a 3-year lease on 210 S. Central with only

a nominal rent increase.

Bishop’s Committee News St. Francis’ paid for snow removal 3 times

in one week because of all the ice and snow accu-

mulation. This benefited the Masons, since the

lot was clear for their Sunday breakfast. Pastor

Sally has sent a letter to the Masons, suggesting

that in exchange for our paying to clear the park-

ing lot they allow us to use the Lodge during

Holy Week without charge. The Masons’ treas-

urer believes that this idea should be acceptable.

This will enable us to keep our budget balanced.

Bishop’s Committee meetings will be held

on the 3rd Sunday of the month following the

Adult Forum. The next meeting is March 20.


St. Francis’ 2011 Goals

What When

10% increase in engaging/incorporating our members: by year-end

in worship --- Average Sunday Attendance of 43

in membership --- 83 members in good standing

in committees

in event participation

in stewardship --- Being able to pay the Vicar for 6 units in 2012

Initiate a Youth Group for teens June

Have 1 group making regular use of the Community Room June

The Vicar’s Calendar is On-line

Pastor Sally’s calendar is on our website,

www.stfranciseureka.com. Select ―Calendar,‖ then ―Vicar’s Cal-

endar.‖ It’s the only calendar Pastor Sally uses, so it is complete

and up-to-date.

http://www.stfranciseureka.com/

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Michael Booker to Serve on Diocesan Task Force

As you can see from the communication from the Office of the Bishop, Mi-

chael Booker has been asked by the Bishop to participate in a task force to study

the Anglican Covenant. Our thanks and congratulations to Michael in taking on

this task.

At the 171st Convention of the Diocese of Missouri, meeting last November, I mentioned in my address my plan ―to appoint a Diocesan task force to study the Covenant, to gather data from the Diocese, and to distribute their learnings to us by the end of 2011.‖

I am writing to ask you to consider accepting my appointment to serve on this Task Force.

This is important work for our Diocese and for the life of the Communion, and I very much hope that you will say Yes.

Faithfully,

Wayne Smith

Bishop of Missouri

Vicar’s Discretionary Fund

―I’m stranded here in Eureka – I’m driving to

Arkansas for a job there and I’ve run out of money

for gas.‖ ―Please help me – I’m having to choose

between buying food and buying medicine for my

baby.‖ Sadly, I hear requests for help like these

almost daily.

The only way I can help people in need is

through the Vicar’s Discretionary Fund. And the

Vicar’s Discretionary Fund only has money in it if

you, the parishioners of St. Francis’, contribute to

it.

In the last year the Vicar’s Discretionary Fund

has:

helped a young woman to find safe housing

for herself and her infant

enabled a couple to reach Chicago and land

a job

prevented a family from having to choose

between buying food or keeping their heat

on this winter

Any amount you can contribute is helpful.

Please make your check out to ―St. Francis’

Episcopal Church‖ with ―Vicar’s discretionary

fund‖ in the memo line. This fund can make a

world of difference in people’s lives by restor-

ing hope and the knowledge that we care.

Pastor Sally†

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St. Francis’ 2011

Planning Calendar

March Leadership Conference at St. Martin’s – March

5

Ministry fair (after church & until 12:15 p.m.)

– March 6

Vicar’s forum, goal review (11:45-12:15) –

Mar 6

Episcopal City Mission Sunday – March 6

Ash Wed. @ 6:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. – March 9

Lenten prayer program @ 6:30-8 p.m. – March

10, 17, 24

Begin 6 weeks of ―Unbinding the Gospel‖ –

March 13

Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday –

March 13

Electronics Recycling (M. Booker)

Adopt-a-Highway

April Celebration of Ministry@ 7 p.m. – Thurs.,

April 7

Lenten prayer program @ 6:30-8 p.m. –

April 14

Concerts on Central – April 15

Palm Sunday – April 17

―Unbinding the Gospel‖ ends – April 17

Seder meal – Tues., April 19

Tenebrae @ 7 p.m. – Wednesday., April

20

Maundy Thursday @ 7 p.m. (Lodge) and

Vigil afterwards (parish house) – April 21

Good Friday @ noon & 7 p.m. – April 22

Easter – April 24

Diocesan Youth ―Happening‖

May

Spiritual retreat (Shaw Nature Preserve), 9

a.m.- 4 p.m. – Saturday, May 7

Quarterly social at the Booker house; also

house blessing – Friday, May 13

Vicar at ―Festival of Homiletics‖ in Min-

neapolis – May 16-20

Concerts on Central – May 20

Trinity hot lunch – May 29

We would love to publish important dates for

ALL members of the congregation, your birth date,

anniversaries, and other date of importance to you.

BUT — in order to publish we need the facts!

So that official parish records may be updated,

you are urged to pick up and complete one of the

salmon-colored sheets that are available in the lobby at

the Lodge each Sunday and return it to the Parish Of-

fice, or just leave it with the Teller sheets for Maxine to pick up. Knowing who to

serve and how best to serve our members, requires data on who we are. Let’s help the

Vicar, Bishop’s Committee and Committee Chairpersons in planning appropriate pro-

grams and activities by letting them know who we are with facts and figures.

Birthdays in March

March 12 Arlene Underwood

March 14 Cassie Eckhardt

March 17 Paddy Wrob

March 18 Sean Smith


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Sunday Morning

Kids Christian For-

mation

Maria Sacco, Carter

and Andrew Lenzen and Cole

Freund display crowns they

made in celebration of the

Feast of Epiphany.

Football Fan

A Green Bay fan — can there be any doubt???

Parishioner George Vits displays his super

bowl allegiance. Not only was his team playing in

the super bowl, but they WON!!! Congratulations

George.

Spotlight On —

Prayer for St. Francis’

We pray for the witness, renewal, and growth of our parish family. Open the door of St. Francis’

Church, O God, wide enough to beckon those of every age and situation. Smooth the threshold

into an inviting pathway for children and for straying feet; and fill all who enter here with your

Divine love and peace, and with our human love and fellowship. Amen.

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Our Children’s Reflections on

God and the Gospel

What do we know about kings and queens?

Jesus had kings to fight the dragons.

Kings follow God.

Girls are princesses…and ballerinas.

Why do we call Jesus a king?

Because he was a survivor from long

ago.

Because he loved all the little children.

He loved those tax collectors and sur-

vived those people.

The Bible is for everyone to read.

What kind of king lets himself be crucified?

Yellow!

He was the best king ever.

Jesus wanted to live, but they didn’t let

him.

Maybe an angel came and raised him

up.

He makes everyone alive. Jesus does

not make bad bugs and spiders alive.

And one time Mama had a spider in her

hair.

What can a king do?

Save the world.

Help people.

Some dragons are very nice.

Who was Mary going to marry? (Hoping for

“Joseph”.)

Jesus’ father.

What gifts do we give if we have no

money?

Hugs.

Hold hands if we’re sad.

A bunny, a cat, a stuffed

bunny.

Spontaneously offered

Jesus doesn’t like Spiderman.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle

bells away. All this rhyme,

Christmas rhyme, jingle bells

away.

Life is like a racecar track.

What happens if you’re not careful with

fire?

If you’re a grown up, you

should still be careful with fire-

making things.

This whole place could catch

on fire and go up the stairs.

If you cut yourself on your

hand, you need a Band Aid.

What is an Advent wreath?

It’s a Christmas wreath for all

Christmas.

A very special wreath to

Christmas.


Here’s a brief description of the way

we’ve organized ourselves for mission at St.

Francis’. Feel free to contact the chairperson if

you have questions or want to be involved.

Here are people to contact about specific wor-

ship-related ministries:

Worship & Music

Chairperson, Pastor Sally,314-651-3836

Plans all services of worship.

Choir

Lori Scissors, Music Director,

636-537-9755

Altar Guild

Jerry Smith, 636-742-5473

Ushers

Bob Smith, 636-742-5473

Sacristans

Jim Eckhardt, 636-458-5820

Acolytes

Rich Mayfield, 314-956-3413

Readers

Rosie Benecke , 636-458-9266

Adult Forum

Chairperson, Michael Booker,

636-942-7075

Plans the content of Sunday’s after-worship

(11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) adult formation pro-

grams.

Christian Formation for Children

Chairperson, Linda Doolittle,

636-821-3345

Teaches our children about our faith each Sun-

day morning from 10 a.m. until the exchange of

the Peace.

Communications & Marketing

Chairperson, Debbie Pizzella 636-938-7083

Oversees advertising, public relations, and participa-

tion in community events. Examples of this commit-

tee’s work include the St. Francis’ brochure, our

Website, and our presence at Concerts on Central and

Eureka Days.

Community Service Ministries

Chairperson, Steve Strathearn 314-401-6019

Undertakes a number of ministries on behalf of our

community and the world, such as:

Eureka Food Pantry collection

Knitting and distributing scarves to those in

need

Serving a hot lunch in the Central West End to

the hungry and homeless

Adopt-a-family during the holidays

Adopt-a-Highway, stewarding our planet

Hospitality

Chairperson, Arlene Underwood, 636-587-

3448

Ensures that food and beverages are provided after

worship.

Welcoming/New Member Incorporation

Chairperson, Sue Schmidt, 636-938-6499

Offers a warm welcome to visitors and guests and an

easy transition into our community’s life for new

members.

Pastoral Care

Chairperson, Paddy Wrob, 636-938-5789

Ensures that those who are shut-in, hospitalized, or

homebound receive Holy Communion and other care,

such as meals and visits.

Finance

Chairperson, Suzanne Jones, 636-938-9262

Works with the Treasurer in monitoring St. Francis’

financial health, preparing budgets, and being good

stewards of our monetary resources.

Committees of St. Francis’: Organized for Mission


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“Being Church in the 21st Century”

Leadership Conference for clergy and Lay Members

Saturday, March 5, 2011,

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30)

St. Martin’s, Ellisville

This year’s annual Leadership Conference for clergy and lay members of the diocese is de-

voted to Being Church in the 21st Century. Keynote and lead presenter will be Sabine McDowell. In

addition to creating http://ourgreenchoices.com where she writes about the simple steps that churches,

schools and other nonprofit organizations can take to save energy and save emissions, Sabine is a

member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and is LEED AP certified. She is co chair of the

Creation Care Ministry at Grace Episcopal Church in Kirkwood, and she serves on the Climate Action

Task Force for City of Creve Coeur and loves to talk about all things sustainable.

More About Being Church in the 21st Century

Sabine will give a brief overview about how we got here in terms of climate change and how

as Places of Faith we can and need to alleviate suffering through a better understanding of our choices.

She will present information to congregations about no cost energy audits, low cost changes and im-

portant upgrade options that will save energy cost and lower the impact on our environment, God’s

gift to all of us. Along with Sabine’s presentation we will also engage in an in depth conversation re-

garding how being green is linked to our mission of Making Disciples, Building Congregations, for

the Life of The World.

Conference details

The conference is $20 which includes lunch. Registration forms available in doc or pdf format on the

diocesan website (or print a copy of the abbreviated form below). Any other registration questions

may be directed to Robin Weisenborn at [email protected], or 314-231-1220 x 1373.

Registration will be due by Feb. 18, 2011.

Diocese of Missouri 2011 Leadership Conference

Saturday, March 5, 2011—9:00 a.m.-3 p.m.

St. Martin’s Church

15764 Clayton Road, Ellisville, MO 63011

Please complete this registration form and return with payment to: Robin Weisenborn, Episcopal

Diocese of Missouri, Offices of the Bishop, 1210 Locust Street, 3rd Floor, St. Louis, MO 63103

Congregation and City:_________________________________ Contact Person:____________________

Contact’s daytime phone: ______________________________ Contact’s email:_____________________________________

Name Position Fee $20 Per person

( Each participant x $20) Total: ___________

Make checks payable to: “Diocese of Missouri

http://ourgreenchoices.com

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St. Francis Episcopal Church

210 S. Central Avenue

Eureka, MO 63025

2011

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 1:30 pm Sermon

lectionary group

Bishop Smith—

clergy retreat

through Thurs Noon

2 Office closed

7:00 pm 12-step

Eucharist, Ascension

3 4 7:30 am Chi Alpha

10 am Bible Study,

Parish House

5 Steve Strathearn-

Debbie Derrick

wedding

6 8:30 a Choir Practice

10 am Holy Eucha-

rist-Lodge

11:30 am Ministry

Fair

7 5:30 pm Prayer

Group, Parish House

6:30 pm. Worship &

Music Com Mtg

8 1:30 pm Sermon

lectionary group

9 Ash Wednes-

day

6:30 am Eucharist

w/ashes –Lodge

7:00 pm Eucharist

w/ashes—Lodge

10 10-3 Fresh Start

at Holy Commun-

ion

6:30-8:00 pm

Lenten Evenings

on Prayer

11

10 am Bible

Study, Parish

House

12

13 Day Light Sav-

ing Time Begins

8:30 a Choir Practice

10 am Holy Eucha-

rist-Lodge—Great

Litany—ERD Sun-

day

11:30 am Adult

Forum

14

5:30 pm Prayer

Group, Parish House

15

1:30 pm Sermon

lectionary group

16 Office closed

Vicar’s Day off

17

6:30-8:00 pm

Lenten Evenings

on Prayer

18 7:30 am Chi Al-

pha

10 am Bible

Study, Parish

House

19


10 am Holy Eucha-

rist-Lodge, Rite I

11:30 am Adult

Forum

12:30 BC Meeting

21 Chalice Deadline

5:30 pm Prayer

Group, Parish House

22 1:30 pm Sermon

lectionary group

5:30 pm Marketing

& Communications

23 Office closed

Vicar’s Day off

24

11:30 am—Rolla

sermon lectionary

group

6:30-8:00 pm

Lenten Evenings

on Prayer

25

10 am Bible

Study, Parish

House

26


10 am Holy Eucha-

rist-Lodge—Rite I

11:30 am Adult

Forum

28 9:00 am Women

of 44

5:30 pm Prayer

Group, Parish

House

29 1:30 pm Sermon

lectionary group

Noon-3 Standing

Committee

30 Office closed

Vicar’s Day off

31

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Sunday Attendance Statistics

2010 2011

4 Epiphany 45 46

5 Epiphany 32 58

6 Epiphany —— 58

7 Epiphany —— 50


Worship Participant Schedule March 2011

Ash

Wednes-

day

Ministry 06-Mar 09-Mar 13-Mar 20-Mar 27-Mar

SACRISTAN Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield

LECTORS Barb Sacco &

Kristie Lenzen

Sarah Branch-

field & Alex

Branchfield

Paddy Wrob &

Michael

Booker

Bob Smith &

Barb Sacco

INTERCESSOR Kristie Lenzen Paddy Wrob Paddy Wrob Bob Smith

CHALICE Barb Sacco

Kathleen

McDonald

Michael

Booker Barb Sacco

CHILDEN'S EDUCA-

TION

ALTAR GUILD Stevie Sewell &

Linda Doolittle

Jerry

Smith &

Sally

Weaver

Jerry Smith &

Stevie Sewell

Brigitte Jung &

Linda Doolittle

Jerry Smith &

Brigitte Jung

USHER Jim Eckhardt Bob Smith

Michael

Booker Rich Mayfield

TELLERS

Jim Eckhardt &

Arlene Under-

wood

Rich Mayfield

& Suzanne

Jones

Bob Smith &

Jim Eckhardt

Suzanne Jones

& Rich May-

field

HOSPITALITY/COFFEE

HOUR Carly & Bob

Champlin

Barb & Nick

Sacco

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Financial Update — January 2010

January 2011

Budgeted for

January

YTD 2011

Actual

YTD 2011

Budget

Total Income $ 8,642 $ 8,847 $ 8,847 $ 106,162

Total Expenses 10,712 10,910 10,712 106,162

Difference $(2,070) $(2,063) $(2,070) 0

Checking Account—Rockwood Bank $ 10,242

Balance in Edward Jones Money Market 21,675

Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-general 4,307

Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-Sp Growth 3,249

Received year to date for special growth fund 0

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’.


St. Francis’ In-Depth

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

Bishop’s Committee meetings, and the Vicar’s activities, please see the bulle-

tin board in the lower level of the Lodge. There you will find two month’s

worth of:

Bishop’s Committee meeting minutes;

Monthly financial reports;

Treasurer’s commentary;

Vicar’s activity reports.

Additionally, on the Sunday immediately following the Bishop’s Committee meeting, the finan-

cial results for the previous month will be reported in the bulletin insert.

Financial News and Information

A Thought about Stewardship

If we are lukewarm in our giving, what does that say about

our faith? -- Giving in Faith, 1988

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.

Using Scripture appointed for that day, we pray for the people of St. Francis’,

those who haven’t joined us yet, those on our prayer list, the needs of our com-

munity, and the world. We close each session with Compline from 6-6:15 p.m.

Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Parish House (210 S. Central) we

study the Bible readings appointed for the upcoming Sunday.

Please join us for these meetings whenever you can, whether weekly or once in a while. All are

welcome.

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Please remember to check in the lobby for

an updated copy of the Calendar and Worship Par-

ticipation Schedule, and the latest Chalice. Check

St. Francis’ website (stfranciseureka.com) for the

latest Chalice on line. The deadline for articles for

the April Chalice is Thursday, March 24.

This is your newsletter, people of St. Fran-

cis’, and we would love to publish pictures and

information about our activities. Please send in-

formation to [email protected] to be pub-

lished in the next edition of the Chalice. Let the

whole parish know about the good things that are

happening at our beloved church.

The Chalice — Calendar — Worship Schedule


Please Call Pastor Sally!

Caring for the people of this parish is of utmost importance to me. So please, if you have an

urgent pastoral need, call me. Jesus cared for people whenever and wherever they asked for his help.

That’s the example I’m trying to follow.

If you find yourself in an Emergency Room at 3 a.m., please call me – yes, right then! And if

you would like to talk or you have a question, please call me between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. any day

of the week. My day off is Wednesday, but if you need to talk – call me.

If you’re going to have an operation or medical procedure, please let me know. I’ll meet you at

the hospital/clinic or doctor’s office and we’ll pray beforehand. Even for a routine procedure, if you’re

anxious about it, I’ll meet you at the doctor’s office.

The best way to reach me is my cell phone -- 314-651-3836. If you don’t need to talk and pre-

fer sending an e-mail, write me at [email protected] and I’ll respond to your e-mail. Also

feel free to call my home phone – 636-938-7773, but know that I don’t monitor it as closely as my cell

phone.

One last time: Please call me! -- Pastor Sally†



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