Holy Eucharist

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Sunday service is at 10 a.m.
St. Francis Episcopal Church
at 616 Stockell Drive, Eureka MO
Eureka, MO. July 2010
Phone: 636-938-3733
Vicar
The Rev. Sally S. Weaver The Pastor’s Corner
Phone No.s: Home 636-938
-7773
Followers of Jesus are people on a journey. The
Cell: 314-651-3836
Holy Spirit is constantly blowing and calling us to ac-
Bishop’s Committee: Bar- tion, nudging our complacency with a gentle breeze and
bara Sacco, Sr. Warden; buffeting our rootedness with a strong wind. Being
Suzanne Jones, Jr. Warden;
Cassie Eckhardt, Leroy
faithful followers of Christ means being a people on the
Young; Kathleen McDon- move.
ald; Lori Scissors; Bob Ho-
The people of St. Francis’ Church certainly know about moving. In
sutt; Steve Strathearn,
Clerk; the course of this mission’s 28-year history the space we’ve used for worship
has changed several times – from a hotel in Pacific, to a retreat center in
Nancy Bergman, Treasurer.
Wildwood, to a school and now a Masonic Lodge in Eureka.
Annual Meeting We are once again facing a move. This time we’re relocating the
An Annual Meeting is held
church office (―parish house‖), currently located at 126 S. Central Ave. We
each year at the end of Janu-
ary at which new Bishop’s are vacating that building because it has become unsafe to stay there. Black
Committee and Convention mold, which has been growing in the closet for several months, is now also on
Delegates are elected. the ceiling of the area near the kitchen. The mold, which is growing and
spreading quickly, poses a health risk to those of us working and meeting
St. Francis Episcopal
there.
Church is a mission of the
Episcopal Diocese of Mis- Because of the health risks, the parish house will no longer be used
souri.
for any meetings. The Monday night Prayer Group and committee meet-
The Chalice is the newslet- ings will be held at 2575 Sunrise Dr. in Eureka (Sally and Tony’s house),
ter of St. Francis’ Episcopal until we have a new parish house location.
Church, Eureka, and is pub-
lished at least 10 times per
I have heard great stories about the renovation of the 126 S. Central
year. property in 2006. I know that many parishioners devoted countless hours of
Submissions for The Chal- hard work to turn the building into an inviting space. The plumbing and elec-
ice are due on the 20th of trical were overhauled. Counter tops and bookcases were constructed and in-
each month and may be sent stalled. Doors were hung. The entire place was painted and new flooring
or e-mailed to the Office.
laid. Window treatments were designed and put up and chairs were reuphol-
stered. Furniture was assembled and computers were hooked up. People
gave up what precious little free time they had, willingly donating it to the
church.
Pastor’s Corner Continued on Page 11
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Recurring Activities
In this issue
Adult Forum Calendar, p 3;

BC Meeting Schedule, p 6; Friday morning Bible Study at

Birthdays/Anniversaries, p 9; Michelle’s
Calendar, p 10;
On Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. we
Chalice/Calendar/Worship Sched-
gather at Michelle’s Café to study the Bible readings for the upcom-
ule, p 3;
ing Sunday. Michelle’s is at 104 S. Central Ave., on the same side
Episcopal 101, p 6;
Financial Update, p 12;
of the street as the parish house toward the railroad tracks. Please
Happenings in the Community, p 8; join us for lively conversation and good coffee.
Highway 109 Alert, p 8;
Hospitality Notes, p 9; Monday Evening Prayer Group
Pastor’s Corner, p 1;
On Mondays from 5:30 –6:15 p.m. we gather for prayer.
Prayer for St. Francis’, p 9;
Prayer list, p 7;
Using Scripture appointed for that day, we pray for the peo-
Reaching the Vicar, p 2;
ple of St. Francis’, those who haven’t joined us yet, those on our
Recent Happenings: Concerts on prayer list, the needs of our community, and the world. We close
Central; Islamic Center Visit; Mass each session with Compline from 6-6:15 p.m.
in the Grass, P 5;
Recurring Activities: Bible Study Please join us for these meetings whenever you can, whether
Weekly; Prayer Group Weekly, p 2;
weekly or once in a while. All are welcome.
Special BC Meeting, p 6;
Staff Vacations, p 7;
Traveling, in need of a priest, p 6;
Trinity Ministry Schedule, p 8;
If you need to reach the Vicar
Upcoming Events: Float Trip;
Trinity Lunch; Vedanta Society; Pastor Sally can be reached at the following numbers:
Youth Events; Student Preachers, p
5;
Cell phone: 314-651-3836
UTO, p 8; Home: 636-938-7773
Worship Schedule, p 11 St. Francis’: 636-938-3733
You can always call the church office (636-938-3733) and listen to
the message.
These numbers are also listed on the worship service leaflet each
Sunday.
Pastor Sally wants to hear from you when you have an urgent pas-
toral need. Please call her home or cell number to reach her at any
hour of the day or night when a pastoral emergency occurs.

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Adult Forum Calendar

Here is the schedule of what will be offered at the Adult Forums on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to
12:15 p.m.
July 4 Patriotic Sing-Along
July 11 Interfaith Guest Series — A Swami from the Vedanta Center visits us
July 18 Repitching the tent
July 25 Episcopalian 101/confirmation class #1: Worship, BCP, Scripture
Aug 1 Episcopalian 101/confirmation class #2: Sacraments: baptism,
confirmation
Aug 8 Episcopalian 101/confirmation class #3: Sacraments: the other
non-dominical sacraments
Aug 15 Episcopalian 101/confirmation class #4: Eucharist, part I
Aug 22 Episcopalian 101/confirmation class #5: Eucharist, part 2
Aug 29 Episcopalian 101/confirmation class #6: Episcopal polity
Sep 5 Vicar’s forum – quarterly goals review
Sep 12 Lui in the Sudan — Debbie Smith
(This is Bishop Smith’s visitation day)
Sep 19 Creeds – part 1
Sep 26 Creeds – part 2

The Chalice — Calendar — Wor-

ship Schedule for July
Please remember to check in the lobby This is your newsletter, people of St. Francis’.
for an updated copy of the Calendar and Wor- We know that your group or committee is doing ex-
ship Participation Schedule, and the latest Chal- citing work, so please write a short article about it
ice. As changes occur in the Parish Directory, and send it to [email protected] to be published
updated copies will also be available. The dead- in the next edition of the Chalice. Let the whole par-
line for articles for the August Chalice is Mon- ish know about the good things that are happening at
day, July 21. our beloved church.

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Upcoming Events
Float trip – Saturday, August 7 by sharing with those who have so little. We
The date for our float trip next serve at Trinity on August 29.
is Saturday, August 7. We have
reservations to float the Mera- July 11 – Vedanta Society for Adult Fo-
mec River using Old Cove Ca- rum
noe Rental, which is only a 20- Swami Nispapanada from the Vedanta
minute drive away. More in- Society of St. Louis will address our Adult Fo-
formation – when we’re gathering, the cost, etc. rum on July 11 following the worship service.
– will follow. Bring your family and friends and Ernie Benecke has arranged for the Swami to
float the day away. visit us and discuss Hinduism. You won’t want
to miss this final session in our series of inter-
Trinity Lunch faith offerings.
On May 30 St. Francis’ served hot dogs,
cole slaw, and potato salad to the hungry at Trin- Summer Events for Youth
ity Episcopal Church in the Central West End. Camp Phoenix, the Diocesan camp for 8-
We served over 70 people in less than an hour’s to 15-year-olds, begins July 25 and runs through
time. July 31. The registration deadline is July 1. For
St. Francis’ feeds the hungry through more information and to register go to
Trinity’s hot lunch program on every 5th Sunday www.camp-phoenix.org.
of the month. We arrive at around 1 p.m.; the Eureka United Methodist Church’s Vaca-
doors open at tion Bible School runs August 1-5. The program
1:30 p.m. for the is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each day.
people to be
served and we’re
Student Preachers
back home in
Students in the preaching class of the
Eureka by 3:30
Episcopal School for Ministry will be preaching
p.m.
at St. Francis’ this summer. Kathleen Dimmich
Please consider participating in this im-
will preach on July 18. Our own Michael
portant feeding ministry. We who have full pan-
Booker will preach on August 1 and August 29.
tries and well-stocked kitchens are humbled and
We’re lucky to have them exploring God’s Word
made more grateful for what God has given us
with us.
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Recent Happenings
Temporary Tattoos at the ―Concerts on eating, several of us went swimming in the lake,
Central‖ or rather, we stood around in a circle with the
After our successful launch in May, the cool water up to our necks, chatting.
Communications and Marketing Committee again Thank you to all the many people who
offered free temporary tattoos during the ―Concert worked to make this such an enjoyable day.
on Central‖ on June 18. Check out the photos on our Facebook page and
As we put out our wares at 6:30 p.m., two Website.
girls were waiting for us, eager to be the first to se-
lect their tattoos. Within two hours we had tattooed Organ Played on June 6
over 100 young people’s arms and ankles. (We fur- At our Sunday worship
nished an alcohol swab to everyone, by the way, service on June 6, Ella Heigham
which is the way the tattoos are removed). Some played the Baldwin organ that
adults also got themselves tattooed. Donations was recently donated to St. Fran-
more than covered the cost of the inexpensive cis’ Church. Ella played the or-
―body art.‖ gan before and after the worship ser-
vice, during the offertory, and while commun-
Please come join the fun when we do this
ion was being distributed. We’re grateful to
again on July 16 and August 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Ella for this inaugural performance of the organ
in our worship space.
Mass in the Grass
On Sunday, June 13 we worshipped at the Visit to Imam Hasic on June 20
pavilion in the Lakewood Hills Subdivision. Six members of St. Francis’ visited the
Islamic Center following our worship service on
Paddy Wrob and George Vits arranged for
June 20. Imam Hasic, that Bosnian congrega-
the site and put out helpful signs to guide us in find-
tion’s spiritual leader, talked to us about Sunni
ing our way there. Alex Branchfield and Robbie
Islam. Imam Hasic explained the 5 pillars and
Lawson accompanied us on guitars as we sang.
other tenets of Muslims’ faith. This was the
Thanks to Nick Sacco, who brought box fans and
first in our series of interfaith dialogues. On
an extension cord, we were comfortable on that hot
June 27, we will visit the United Hebrew Con-
day. Rich Mayfield cooked burgers and hot dogs
gregation and learn about Reform Judaism from
for us. Everyone supplied side dishes and desserts,
Rabbi Kaplansky.
so we ate in typical grand St. Francis’ style. After
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Special Bishop’s Committee Meeting Episcopalian 101 begins July 25

June 20 Six weeks of confirmation/inquirers’
The regularly scheduled Bishop’s Com- instruction, ―Episcopalian 101,‖ begins July 25.
mittee (BC) meeting for June 27 was canceled so This is suitable for all of us, whether we’re life-
that BC members could visit the United Hebrew long Episcopalians or newcomers. The sessions
Congregation following worship that day. How- will comprise the Adult Forums, from 11:30
ever, Pastor Sally and the Wardens called for a a.m. to 12:15 p.m. each Sunday.
special, ―emergency‖ BC meeting on June 20.
For many months there has been a leak in
the closet of the parish house where the hot water Out of Town and Need a Priest?
and electrical panel reside. Although alerted to A couple of weeks ago I received a
these issues months ago, the landlord has not ad-
phone call from a woman in St. Luke’s Hospi-
dressed the floor being continually wet and black
tal. She said she was
mold growing on the walls. Within the last cou-
ple of weeks a stain on the ceiling in the kitchen from New Jersey, was
area began growing black mold at an alarming having a medical op-
rate. By the time the emergency meeting was eration that day, and
called Pastor Sally and the Wardens believed that
needed an Episcopal
working at the parish house was posing a health
priest. While this isn’t
risk for staff.
an unheard of request,
The Bishop’s Committee voted to give our
30 days’ notice, notifying our landlord of our in- planning ahead is a
tent to vacate because of the leaks and mold good idea.
growth. We are on a month-to-month lease. If you’re scheduled to travel to another
There is a nearby rental property available that is
city to have an operation, please let me know. I
being pursued. We will keep everyone updated
on the status of our relocating the church office. can arrange for a priest of that Diocese to visit
you while you’re in the hospital. And if you
Bishop’s Committee Meeting find yourself in another city in a hospital unex-
Schedule pectedly needing a priest, please call me. I will
The Bishop’s Committee meets on Sundays arrange for a visit from an Episcopal priest in
beginning at 12:15 p.m. All are welcome to sit in
that location.
and listen. Here are the dates for Bishop’s Commit-
tee meetings for the remainder of 2010:
July 25 November 21 Sally†
August 22 December 19
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Prayer List

Tom Son of Paddy Wrob

Karl Friend of Cassie Eckhardt

Doug Friend of Rosie Benecke
Linsey Parishioner
Margie Neighbor of Sylvia Ahmad
Judy Mother-in-law of Lori Scissors
David and bonnie Friends of Cassie Eckhardt
Cameron Young son of co-worker of Sue Schmidt
Bob Friend of Sally Weaver
Craig Co-worker of Debbie Pizzella
Paula Daughter-in-law of Stevie Sewell
Terri Friend of Tony Weaver
Jerry Son of a friend of Kathleen McDonald
Lois Mother of former parishioner Kevin Selle

Staff Vacations
Maxine’s Our parish administrator, Maxine Heller, is on vacation
through July 10 and again from July 15 to July 26. Please be patient with Pas-
tor Sally as she tries to cope with being in the office without Maxine’s incredi-
bly efficient and expert help. The highway warning sign will apply: ―Expect
delays.‖

sally’s Pastor Sally will be out of town over the 4th of July weekend from Friday
evening, July 2, returning Monday evening, July 5. Please call Fr. Jon Hall on his cell
phone at 314-630-1473 for pastoral emergencies.
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United Thank Offering – The schedule for the remainder of the year and
into 2011 is as follows;
July 11 In-gathering
August 29, 210
During worship on Sunday, July 11
we’ll gather in all the United Thank Offering October 31, 2010
(UTO) blue boxes. January 30, 2011
Since 1889 UTO has been a program of
The Episcopal Church, administered by women Happenings in Our Community
of the church, ever since, promoting and receiv- Around Eureka
ing thank offerings and distributing grants.
 July 11, 6-8 p.m. Eureka United Methodist
UTO’s vision is ―to significantly impact
Church. ―Denial 3 Ministries,‖ a Christian il-
the lives of women and children because of lusionist ministry uses this art to proclaim the
Christ’s love.‖ UTO grants particularly focus Gofpwl. Open to all, tickets at the door —$5.
on projects that alleviate human suffering.
 September 10-11: Eureka Days (Not too early
UTO’s mission is ―to expand the circle of
to plan to be there!).
thankful people.‖
In 2009 Episcopal City Mission of the Around The Diocese
Diocese of Missouri received a UTO grant of  July 25-31: Camp Phoenix
$6,500 In 2009 Episcopal City Mission of the
Diocese of Missouri received a UTO grant of
$6,500 for interactive chapel services to en- ALERT — Highway Shut down!!!
hance the worship services for the children of
MoDot will be working on replacing the
the St. Louis City and County juvenile detention
bridge on Highway 109 at Woods
centers.
Road, near the entrance to Rock-
Please pick up a UTO box in the lobby wood Reservation in July. High-
on Sunday. Drop your loose change in it; give way 109 at that location will be
thanks for all that you have been given by God. closed beginning July 6 for six (6)
On Sunday, July 11 we’ll gather in all the blue weeks.
UTO boxes as St. Francis’ United Thank Offer- Those traveling south
ing. from the Manchester or Highway 100 area might
want to consider using Old State Road or Allen-
Trinity food Ministry Schedule July ton Road.
2010—February 2011 If you feel you will have a problem get-
St. Francis’ participates in the food min- ting to church on Sundays during this 6-week shut
istry at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Central down, you might want to check MapQuest on the
West End by serving food to the neighbors of internet or perhaps talk with Cassie Eckhardt who
Trinity on the fifth Sunday in a given month. may have other suggestions. Thanks to Cassie for
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Prayer for St. Francis’

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

Hospitality Notes virtue in the Bible, in both the Old and the
Sunday Hospitality New Testaments. Welcoming visitors is some-
thing we do well at St. Francis’, providing
Will you please sign up to provide good-
treats and inclusive conversation after worship
ies on a Sunday morning? There’s a sign-up cal-
on Sunday. Please consider participating in the
endar on the tables in the lower-level gathering
ministry of hospitality.
area of the Lodge. We don’t need a meal or a
grand spread -- a big box of cookies will do
nicely.
Offering hospitality is a highly prized

We would love to publish important

dates for ALL members of the congregation
— your birth date, anniversaries, and others
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 the salmon-colored
July Birthdays
sheets that will be available in the lobby at the Lodge on
Christina Freund 7/09 Sunday and return it to the Parish Office or just leave with
Donna Bernert 7/24 the Teller sheets for Maxine to pick up. Knowing who to
Barbara Sacco 7/24
serve and how best to serve our members, requires data on
Cathy Goeke 7/28
who we are. Let’s help the Vicar, Bishop’s Committee and
Bob Underwood 7/28
Committee Chairpersons in planning appropriate programs
Craig Branchfield 7/29
and activities by letting them know who we are with facts
and figures.
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126 S. Central Avenue 2010

Eureka, MO 63025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3
Please call or e-mail the Parish Office
10 am Bible
([email protected]) with items for the calendar
Study, Michelle’s
before the last week in each month to get on the follow-
Café
ing month’s calendar. Shaded area indicates days
Maxine is in office, from 8 till noon, unless indicated Maxine Vacation
otherwise.
Sally Vacation

4 8:30 a Choir 5 5:30 p.m.— 6 7 Vicar’s Day 8 9 10

Practice Prayer group, off—Office
1:30 p.m. Ser- 7 p.m. Person- 10 am Bible
Parish House closed
10 a.m. Holy mon lectionary nel Committee Study, Michelle’s
Eucharist-Lodge group 11:30 a.m. meeting Café
Patriotic sing-a- Chamber of
long Commerce
lunch
Maxine Vacation
Sally Vacation
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
8:30 a Choir 5:30 p.m.— 1:30 p.m. Ser- Vicar’s Day off— 10 am Bible
Practice Prayer group, mon lectionary Office closed Study, Michelle’s
Parish House group 11:30 a.m. Rolla Café
10 a.m. Holy
lectionary group
Eucharist-Lodge 6:30 p.m. Wor-
11:30 am Adult ship & Music
6:30 pm Concert
Forum mtg—Parish Maxine Vacation
on Central

18 8:30 a 19 11:3o a.m. 20 21 22 23 10 am Bible 24

Choir Practice Spiritual Study, Michelle’s
direction 1:30 p.m. Ser- Vicar’s Day off—
Café
10 a.m. Holy mon lectionary Office closed
Eucharist-Lodge 5:30 p.m.— group 6 p.m. wedding 2 p.m. Wedding (St.
Prayer group, rehearsal (St. Tim’s)
11:30 am Adult Chalice Dead-
Forum Parish House Tim’s)
line
Maxine Vacation

25 8:30 a Choir 26 27 28 29 30 31
Practice
5:30 p.m.— 1:30 p.m. Ser- Vicar’s Day off— 10 am Bible
10 a.m. Holy Prayer group, mon lectionary Office closed Study, Michelle’s
Eucharist-Lodge Parish House group 11:30 a.m. Rolla Café
lectionary group
11:30 am Adult
Forum Camp Phoenix
12:25 BC Meeting begins
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Worship Participant Schedule July 2010

Ministry 04-Jul 11-Jul 18-Jul 25-Jul

SACRISTAN Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield

Bob Smith &
Paddy Wrob & Mi- Kathleen McDon- Sarah Branchfield Kathleen McDon-
LECTORS chael booker ald & Barb Sacco ald & Paddy Wrob
Kathleen McDon-
INTERCESSOR Michael Booker Bob Smith ald Bob Smith
Kathleen McDon- Kathleen McDon-
CHALICE ald Barb Sacco Michael Booker ald

ACOLYTE Alex Branchfield Rich Mayfield Robbie Lawson Jerry Smith

Stevie Sewell & Stevie Sewell & Jerry Smith &

ALTAR GUILD Jerry Smith Linda Doolittle Brigitte June Linda Doolittle

USHER Bob Smith Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield Michael Booker

Rich Mayfield &
Jim Eckhardt & Arlene Under- Bob Smith & Jim Arlene Underwood
TELLERS Suzanne Jones wood Eckhardt & Suzanne Jones

HOSPITALITY/
COFFEE HOUR

Pastor’s Corner — continued from page 1

The renovation of 126 S. Central was indeed a labor of love. I am saddened that, because of leaks
and mold, the parish house is no longer habitable. I imagine that those who worked so long and hard feel
that they will be leaving behind pieces of themselves.
We are currently investigating other properties in downtown Eureka for lease. I am confident that
the Holy Spirit will lead us to the next place we’ll call our parish house. We will keep everyone informed.
If you have any concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to talk to me or a member of the Bishop’s Committee.
God is leading us. We are people on a journey.

Sally†
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Financial Update — May 2010

Total
May 2010 Budgeted for May YTD 2010 2010 Budget
Total Income $ 8,187 $6 ,850 $39,026 $84,396

Total Expenses 7,051 7,894 38,800 101,821

Difference $ l,l36 ($1,044) $ 226 ($17,425)

Checking Account—Rockwood Bank $

Balance in Edward Jones Money Market 21,674
Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-general 6,937
Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-Sp Growth 2,829
Received year to date for special growth fund 0

2010 Average Worship Attendance To Date

Average Sunday attendance through June 20 is 39. Our average worship attendance for all of 2009
was 38. Our goal for the year of 2010 is an average Sunday attendance of 45.

Sunday Attendance Comparison Statistics

2010 2009
Trinity Sunday (1 Pentecost) 39 26
2 Pentecost 29 45
3 Pentecost 32 41
4 Pentecost 41 38

A Thought About Stewardship

What would happen if we accept God's gift of tithing when we accept God's gift of money? If we give
off the top, we claim our place as 'givers' before we admit that we are 'consumers.' That puts our pri-
orities in order and establishes a framework of gratitude around the rest of our financial affairs. –
Henry Morris

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