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

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St. Francis Episcopal Church
Eureka MO

Website: www.StFrancisEureka.com

Vicar
The Rev. Sally S. Weaver
Phone Numbers:
Cell:
314-651-3836
Home: 636-938-7773

April 2015

Pastors Corner

Deacon

The Rev. Rebecca Barger

Phone Numbers:
Home: 636-778-0799
Cell:
713-515-5676
Bishops Committee: Kevin Broom,
Sr. Warden, Sue Schmidt, Jr. Warden;
Donna Bernert; Jackie Selle; Dan Card;
Sally Hader; Joe OReilly; Sylvia Ahmad
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer
Convention Delegates:
Rich Mayfield, Arlene Underwood
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.

Jesus came and stood among them and

said, Peace be with you.Jesus said to
them again, Peace be with youA
week laterJesus came and stood among
them and said, Peace be with you. -John 20:19, 21, 26 (from the Gospel reading for 2 Easter)
Watching the nightly news has become a dreaded act. We are
bombarded with random acts of terror, unprecedented violence on
the streets of our city, genocide and war in the Middle East and
Africa. Peace seems like a dream for fools.
In two post-resurrection appearances within a week, Jesus
greets the disciples three times by saying, Peace be with you.
Jesus must know that the last thing that the disciples are feeling is
peaceful. They have just watched their beloved leader die an agonizing death and have been told by the women that his body is not
in the tomb; instead, Jesus has risen. They are frightened that the
Roman authorities may be interested in arresting and prosecuting
them for sedition, just as they did Jesus. They are sad that their
leader is gone. They are at a loss as to what to do next. In the
midst of their confusion Jesus comes, offering them peace.
In the midst of our confusion Jesus comes, offering us peace.
Jesus doesnt take away the circumstances of our lives. He wont
eliminate the violence, the terrorism, the dis-ease in our world. But
he will provide us peace. In the midst of anxiety, Jesus offers us
his serenity. In the midst of sorrow, Jesus offers us his solace. In
the vortex of chaos, Jesus offers us an island of calm. Jesus Christ
lives in us in peace. Alleluia, alleluia!

Pastor Sally

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Table of Contents

Adult Forum Calendar

Page 2

ASA Statistics

16

Birthdays & Anniversaries

10

Bishops Column
Calendar
Camp Phoenix
Coming Out...Coming In
Committees & Liaisons 2015
Comparison of Pledges

19
29
25
23
17
16

Contacting Pastor Sally

11

Financial Update

13

Food Ministry

20

Food Pantry Needs

10

Holy Week & Easter schedule

11
8

Kids Korner

Mardi Growl Event

18

Palm Sunday Pictures

27
1

Pastor Sallys Weekly Schedule

14

Pastor Sallys Vacation/Conf Dates

15

Prayer for St. Francis & Prayer List

10

Preparing for Sunday

10

Property Update

Recipe of the Month

22

Soul Feast Lenten Offering

24

St. Francis BC Retreat Info

13

St. Francis in Depth

13

St. Francis Vison Statement

The Earthy Soul

Treasurers Commentary

16

Trinity Hot Lunch Pictures

26

Unbinding the Gospel

Upcoming Events

Vicars Calendar

Worship Participants
Youth Group

www.stfranciseureka.com. Select
Calendar, then Vicars Calendar. Its
the only calendar Pastor Sally uses, so it is
complete and up-to-date.

Hospitality after Worship

Pastors Corner

Pastor Sallys calendar is on our website,

Easter Egg Hunt

From the Deacon

The Vicars Calendar is

On-line

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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:

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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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/Formation, Adults.

Adult Forums April & May

April 5

Easter brunch

April 12

Vicar's Forum

April 19

Unbinding the Gospel - Part 1

April 26

Unbinding the Gospel - Part 2

May 3

Unbinding the Gospel - Part 3

May 10

Unbinding the Gospel - Part 4

May 17

Mass in the Grass at Berry Park

May 24

Unbinding the Gospel - Part 5

May 31

Unbinding the Gospel - Part 6

Property and Building Update

Our bid was not the one selected for the 4.4-acre site in Eureka. So were moving
on. On March 24, the clergy of St. Francis (Pastor Sally and Deacon Rebecca)
visited potential properties in Eureka with the Diocesan real estate agent. Were
now gathering more information from those site visits.

If youre wondering whats happening, you have 3 ways to find out:

The homepage of St. Francis website, www.stfranciseureka.com, in the section
entitled, Property Update
St. Francis Facebook page postings
Sundays from 9:30-9:55 a.m. Pastor Sally is available to talk at the Lodge

Well use these 3 ways to keep you informed throughout the process of buying property and erecting a building.

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Upcoming Events
Mardi Growl HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED for April 26...
Please see the flyer in this issue.

April 7: Womens Group Meeting

Womens Group is planning a dinner at the home of Brigitte Jung on April 7, 6 p.m.

April 7th: Mens Group Meeting

Mens Group has planned a get-together at Big Chief in Wildwood on April 7 at 7
p.m.

April 9th: Book Group

It is not too late to read the book weve chosen for St. Francis next book group selection. The Invention of Wings is the book and it is a terrific book. Based on the
real life story of the two young Grimke sisters whose abolitionist beliefs are completely unwelcome in their slave-owning household, this book presents an honest,
even painful look at the questions of owning human property in the USA well before the civil war.
Written by the popular author of The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd, this story
is told in the voices of the slaves as much as the slave owners. It is richly and powerfully told with some very realistic points of view based on documented memoirs,
letters, and news sources of the day. Please go to Amazon for an excellent, detailed
review. Buy or borrow the book, and come to the Parish House at 6:30 on Thursday,
April 9th. The discussion is bound to be awesome!
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

Youth Sunday April 12

On Sunday, April 12 our children and teenagers will lead us in worship at
10:15 a.m. Our young people will serve as lectors and torchbearers. We will listen to the Prayers of the People that they have written. And we will watch them
enact the Gospel reading as the sermon.

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The Earthy Soul

Ive been thinking lately about rhythms and about the important ways in which
they keep us moving through life at the pace we want to or think we must go. Who
among us has not used peppy music on a radio or an iPod to help us move faster
through our chores? At the gym I see folks on the treadmills and other cardio machines striding, stomping or running to the loud beats of their music of choice, pushing themselves through a self-imposed rhythm to work harder, better, faster. There
are even apps available for serious athletes which will provide music for the iPod
that move at the rhythm the athlete finds best.
Attending to and following a rhythm that I set for myself is one thing. Hearing
and adapting to a given rhythm within a group is another story. That can really be a
struggle! In March our internal rhythms say Its Spring! Its Spring! But Missouris
Mother Nature says, Slow down, dont rush us, Im not ready. Its still winter. On a
less fanciful note, our choir, like most choirs, struggles with keeping exactly the
same rhythm. Sadly, some of us (me) dont read the appointed rhythm and dont
have much of an opinion. But even those who know what theyre reading and understand how to produce the rhythm dont agree exactly with what is intended by the
composer, what will produce the most worshipful sound. Before the group can
move on, it must work through their differences, listen to one another, compromise,
and understand so that together we can make rhythms that call the hearts and souls
of our fellow worshipers.
What about Gods rhythms? If we recognize in ourselves this portion of prayer,
In whom we live and move and have our being, we know that it is the rhythm of
Gods life that we seek, that we need to normalize our own rhythms. I had a colleague long ago who told me that when she awoke in the middle of the night fretting
about the details of some problem at work and could not clear her mind, she would
spoon with her sleeping husband and match her breathing and heart rate to his and
soon she, too, would be asleep again.
Can we match our rhythms to Gods the way my friend did with her husband?
How can we feel Gods rhythm and appropriate it as our own? Here are a few that I
think would work, using Gods creation as a playlist for our internal iPods. Consider these, reject the impossible or unpalatable, and add your own. Then, please, share
your favorite rhythms of God. I would love to hear more.
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Put a cat on your chest as she purrs.

Listen to the calls of birds.
Note how a parent knows the cry of its own.
Read Dr. Seuss Horton Hears a Who.
Listen to the sound of rushing or of dripping water.
Listen to the invisible wind.
Listen for the voice of love.
Stand at the edge of the ocean and feel the pull of waves.
Who knows what peace we might achieve in our lives and in the world if we are attuned to the rhythms of Gods life.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

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From the Deacon

The Rev. Rebecca Barger
St. Stephen Archdeacon -- Russian Silk Orthodox Icon

This is an image of one of the icons that sits in my office at the Parish House. It
is of St. Stephen who was one of the first deacons designated by
the disciples to care for the marginalized. It reminds me of this
ministry that I have been called to. I read what the ministry of a
deacon is in the Book of Common Prayer (page 856) and it states
that the ministry of a deacon is to represent Christ and his
Church, particularly as a servant of those in need; and to assist
bishops and priests in the proclamation of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments.
Deacons are called to a special ministry of service. Each deacons ministry is
uniquely developed and shaped according to ones particular gifts, interests and
strengths. There are currently 16 active deacons in our diocese and no two diaconal
ministries will look alike. Furthermore deacons generally conform in task and ministry to the practices or traditions already established within the context of the parish
in which we are called to serve.
The character of a deacon is nestled into the tasks carried out during the Liturgy.
We are proclaimers, messengers of the good news to the underserved, and are servants in the image of Christ. Everything that we do liturgically reflects our general
ministry in the world. Like all baptized Christians, our ministries are brought into
light by way of our actions and words.
You will see a deacon carrying out five primary functions during the Liturgy.
The Deacon reads the Gospel. We are to be proclaimers or messengers of the
good news.
The Deacon leads or introduces the Prayers of the People. We are called to
bring the needs and concerns of the world to the Church.
The Deacon introduces and leads the Confession of Sin. By initiating this prayer,
not only are we acknowledging our own sin before God, but also confessing our sins
together within community.
The Deacon serves at the Lords Table, preparing and assisting in distribution of
elements. By preparing and serving the Communion meal, we are enacting our call
to servant ministry.
The Deacon announces the dismissal. In essence, the dismissal is the call from
the deacon to the gathered community to go out and engage in bringing the light of
Christ into the life of others.
This is a brief summary of the roles that I do during worship. But in the long run,
its about active service. For me what is important is the bigger picture that includes
all of us working together as the body of Christ. Each one of us is called to teach
and spread the Gospel, and make the love of Christ known through our actions.
In Christs service,

Deacon Rebecca

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Kids Korner
Our Childrens Reflections on God and the Gospel
How are we sinners?

Eve and Adam ate from a certain tree and God told them not to.

The Devil is a demon snake.

Explain Psalm 25:6-7, Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast
love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my
transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness'
sake, O Lord!

He took money out of his moms purse to buy video games.

Maybe the bad guy took money out of his purse, shaved his uni-brow, then
went outside to buy video games.

Why do we baptize in water?

Because its clean. Its clear. Its healthy for you.

Its water. Its water. Its water. I have water.

Why was Jesus not a sinner?

Because of God.

Because of Mary, because she was not a sinner. She was not born with original sin.

Speaking of Ash Wednesday: What do ashes symbolize?

Peace.

Rebirth. I dont know.

If you break a commandment, do you not go to heaven?

Technically, yes. But people can change their behavior.

People need to keep holy the Lords day. And honor thy father and thy mother.

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Hospitality after Worship

Are you intimidated by the bounteous feast supplied by those who sign up to
bring hospitality on Sundays? Were changing that. Every 1st Sunday of the
month will be potluck Sunday. Anyone who wants to can bring a dish to share on
1st Sundays. On the other Sundays people will still sign up on the Hospitality calendar, downstairs at the Lodge. But on those Sundays well expect just light
snacks. Doughnuts or bagels will be sufficient. So sign up without fear you
arent committing yourself to supplying a meal.

St. Francis Vision Statement

At the March 22 meeting the Bishops Committee adopted the following as
a vision statement for St. Francis. A vision statement is a description of who we
want to become, who we imagine ourselves to be, 5-10 years from now.
St. Francis Episcopal Church is a growing and inviting community of
Christians known for meaningful worship and faithful service to God, our
neighbors, and each other.

Unbinding the Gospel

Pastor Sally has planned a special Adult Forum program well share in the upcoming
six weeks. The program, based on Unbinding the Gospel by Martha Grace Reece, is
designed to provide comfortable, safe, non-intimidating practice at sharing our own
faith experiences. For many or even most of us, the thought of talking about sharing
our beliefs in words is more than we can imagine: more intimidating, more unpleasant, just more information than we can possibly share. And yet, for many or even
most of us, our everyday actions and interactions are based on the tenets of our faith
in Jesus Christ. We long to share stories of the sacred relationships we have with
those we relate to in everyday life. Why is that so hard for us?
In this adult forum well spend time with one another in a safe, loving environment
exploring ways that we can deepen the connections to God that show in our actions
and begin to talk comfortably in ways that will deepen and share our experiences.
Although the program has been built around this book, no one needs to read it beforehand. If you would particularly like to read it, there are a couple of extra copies
at the Parish House that you can use.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

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April Birthdays
& Anniversary
Nicholas Selle

April 8

John Schmidt

April 10

Jillian Conley

April 18

Cole Freund

April 21

Jerry Smith

April 27

Hugh & Tia Hollister

April 12

Barb & Nick Sacco

April 29

Eureka Food
Pantry Needs
Because of your generosity, the
red wagon for the local Food
Pantry continues to be full-tooverflowing. Many of our neighbors continue to need assistance
getting through each month with
enough food for their families.
Items that are filling and nourishing along with fresh foods that
our abundant St. Francis garden
can provide in the summer are
primary needs.
As always, all non-perishable
foods are welcomed and distributed - from one small can to large
packages. Paper items (tissues,
TP, etc.) and toiletries (soaps,
shampoos, sanitary supplies) are
so helpful as food stamps do not
apply to these. Thank you for
your continued kindness and caring to our community.

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Preparing for Sunday

Prayer List
Tom & John

Sons of Paddy Wrob

John

Father of Kathleen McDonald

Jennifer
Laura

parishioner

Judy

parishioner

Nick

parishioner

Jack and Ann

parishioners

Nathan

Grandson of George Vits

Terry

Brother of Kathleen OReilly

Judy

Sister of Debbie Pizzella

Billie

Mother of Jerry Smith

Lou Ann

Wife of Dan Card

Horst

Brother of Brigitte Jung

Roberta

Carly Champlins sister

Wilma

Ex-wife of Roger Shaw

Gwen

Rosie & Ernies daughter-inlaw

Anne

Aunt of David Sewell

Amy

Daughter of Michael Weaver

Eric

Son of Laura Hoffner

Vera

Mother of Sylvia Ahmad

Joe

Son of Donna & Joe Bernert

Sue

Joe & Donna Bernerts friend

Alexis

Joe & Kathleen OReillys

friend

George & Rosie Neighbors of the Broom-Morse

family
Chelsea

George Vits granddaughter

Susan

Kathleen OReillys sister

Maria

Cassie Ekchardts friend

Alfred

Denise Saccos father

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. 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.
Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 10
a.m. at the Parish House (210 S. Centr al)
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.

May Calendar &

Worship Schedule
The deadline for the May newsletter, calendar & worship schedule is April 22. 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 2015

Actuals for
Feb 2015

Budgeted for
Feb

YTD 2015
Actual

$ 16,416

$ 12,136

$ 46,003

$ 24,272

Total Expenses

12,597

12,411

23,098

25,158

Difference

$ 3,819

($275)

$ 22,905

($886)

Total Income

YTD 2015
Budget

Checking AccountRockwood Bank

$
47,911.62
Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust
12,756.31
Custodial account held by the Diocese
34,554.10
Vicars Discretionary Account
1,086.48
Total
$
96,308.51
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 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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St. Francis Bishop Committee Retreat Info

St. Francis 2015 Planning Calendar
April
Maundy Thursday @ 7 p.m. April 2
Vigil at parish house after Maundy Thursday worship April 2
Good Friday @ noon & 7 p.m. April 3
Great Vigil of Easter @ 7:30 p.m. April 4
Easter April 5
Easter egg hunt & potluck April 5
Book Group April 9
Youth Sunday April 12
Vicars Forum April 12
Unbinding the Gospel April 19 through May 31
Adopt-a-Highway April 25
Mardi Growl April 26
Tutoring
Invitational ministry
May
Vicars vacation May 11-14
Concerts on Central May 15
Mass in the Grass at Drewel Park May 17
Bishops Committee meeting Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Pentecost/Memorial Day honored May 24
Trinity hot lunch May 31
Purina Farms with the Youth Group May 16
Unbinding the Gospel April 19 through May 31
Tutoring ends for the summer May 20
Invitational ministry
Growing Green community garden

We must not wish for the disappearance of our troubles

but for the grace to transform them.
Simone Weil

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Pastor Sallys Schedule

Monday
Prayer group weekly 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Worship & Music 1st Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Clergy conflict resolution group 2nd & 4th Mondays 1-3 p.m.
Meet with spiritual director 3rd Monday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday
Noel C. home communion as scheduled 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Sermon lectionary group STL weekly 1:30-3 p.m.
Voice lesson weekly 3-3:30 p.m.
Marketing & Comm. 3rd Tuesday 6 p.m.
Wednesday day off
Tutoring during school 6:30-8 p.m.
Youth Group meetings 3rd Wed. 7-9 p.m.
Thursday -- in the office from 8-noon
Sermon writing (at home) weekly 1-5 p.m.
Executive Committee 1st Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Meet with spiritual advisee 3rd Thursday Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday
Bible study weekly 10-11:30 a.m.
Staff meeting 1st Friday 9-10 a.m.
Chalice meeting end of month 9-10 a.m.
Saturday day off
Metro IV quarterly 10 a.m.-noon
Invitational Ministry (door-to-door) weekly when weather is good
Adopt-a-Highway quarterly 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Sunday
Worship weekly 10 a.m.
Adult Forum weekly 11:30 a.m.
Home communions weekly 1-5 p.m.
Bishops Committee meeting 3rd Sunday 12:45-2 p.m.
Trinity hot lunch 5th Sundays 1:30-3 p.m.

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Pastor Sallys Vacation/Conference Dates 2015

Monday Thursday May 11-14 vacation 3 days

Tony and Pastor Sally will be at the Trout Ranch in Rockbridge, MO.
Monday Friday (x2) July 13-24 vacation 9 days
The Rev. Stephen Bergmann will be the celebrant on Sunday, July 19.
Saturday Wednesday (x2) Sep 5-23 St. Georges College, Jerusalem

This is a 14-day course entitled The Jesus of Palestine. Pastor Sally will miss 3
Sundays.
Tuesday Thursday Sep 29 Oct 1 Clergy Conference
Convened by Bishop Smith and held at Todd Hall in Columbia, IL.
Thursday Dec 3 Clergy day
Convened by Bishop Smith from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and held at St. Martins
Ellisville.

Worship Attendance Statistics

2014

2015

2 Lent

54

25*

3 Lent

57

79

4 Lent

51

49

5 Lent

46

62

Palm Sunday

55

68

* Snowstorm

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St. Francis 2013 average pledge:

St. Francis 2014 average pledge:
St. Francis 2015 average pledge:

National Church 2013 average pledge: $2,553

Diocese of MO 2012 average pledge:

$2,158
$2,371
$2,282

$2,671

TREASURERS COMMENTARY:
The commentary reflects the correction of an inaccuracy in the placement of the line
items for the Growth Initiative-Thompson Fund and Diocesan Grant-Tutoring under
our Income section. In the future, these line items will be listed under Other Income
instead of Diocesan Assistance. While monthly pledge income is lower than projected, the one sizable 2015 pledge that was paid in full in January is still keeping us
well above our budget YTD.
OTHER MATTERS FOR THE COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee met in early March, and has requested materials to be presented in the next
month or so.
Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer

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Committees and Liaisons 2015

Committee/Group
Worship & Music

Committee Chair
Pastor Sally

Altar Guild

Jerry Smith

Ushers

Bob Smith

Acolytes

Rich Mayfield

Sextons

Rich Mayfield & Jim Eckhardt

Bishops Committee Liaison

Pastor Sally

Choir

Max Starbuck (with Cheryl Foster)

Sally Hader

Personnel

Pastor Sally

Sr. Warden Kevin Broom

Bible study

Kevin Selle (Thurs.), rotates (Fri.)

Deacon Rebecca

Marketing & Communications

Annette Carr

Sue Schmidt

Eureka Days

Jack Lauless

Sally Hader

Messy Camp

TBD

Concerts on Central

Sally Hader

Sally Hader

Adult Forum

Michael Booker

Joe OReilly

Christian Formation for Children

Aundrea Bach

Sue Schmidt

Finance/Stewardship

Treasurer Suzanne Jones

Treasurer Suzanne Jones

Hospitality

Joe OReilly

Joe OReilly

Pastoral Care

Paddy Wrob

Deacon Rebecca

Welcoming/New Member Incorporation

Youth Group

Sue Schmidt

Sue Schmidt

Pastor Sally

Pastor Sally

Book Group

Kevin Selle

Jackie Selle

Crafternoon

Rotates

Sally Hader

Mens Group

Kevin Broom

Kevin Broom

Womens Group

Rotates

Sylvia Ahmad

Community Service Ministries

Jim Eckhardt

Jim Eckhardt

Adopt-a-Family

Paddy Wrob & the Youth Group

Deacon Rebecca & Pastor Sally

Food Pantry

Arlene Underwood

Sylvia Ahmad

Tutoring

Jackie Selle

Jackie Selle

Growing Green

Kathleen McDonald

Sylvia Ahmad

Trinity hot lunch

Donna Bernert & Steve Strathearn

Donna Bernert

Adopt-a-Highway

Jack Lauless

Donna Bernert

Prison ministries

Donna Bernert & Sally Hader

Donna Bernert & Sally Hader

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If Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also
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Ministry a la mode:
ST. FRANCIS AND THE EUREKA FOOD PANTRY
St. Francis is known for our many ministries in the community: for our presence
during community celebrations, for our annual pet blessing, for our academic tutoring to help local students, for being one of many congregations who help cook and
feed a hot lunch to those who need it, to care for the Earth with our highway cleanup and our community garden. Those whove known us longest and best can point
to our long-term involvement in the community-wide Eureka Food Pantry.

Each week since our early days at LaSalle the little red wagon stands at the door
of the sanctuary. As we enter for worship, many of our congregation place in the
wagon their contributions to those who are limited in what they can provide to their
families: soup, macaroni &cheese, spaghetti, tomato sauce, canned fruits, vegetables, paper goods for kitchens and baths, even toothbrushes, school supplies and
Easter baskets. The list goes on and on. St. Francis people are mindful of and generous to their neighbors in need. Paddy Wrob, George Vits and Della Hosutt are part
of the multi-church crew who donate their time each month to distribute the food
from St. Francis and all the other churches to the needy who come there.
Since the early days at LaSalle, there has been one face, one quiet voice behind
this ministry. With great persistence, consistency, loyalty and care, Arlene Underwood shuttles our donations to the pantry and, along with Paddy, George and Della,
represents us to staff and clients. Arlene asks about the needs at the pantry and relays any special needs to us. When school is not in session and children do not get
regular meals from school, Arlene lets us know what kind of items will bridge the
gap. When theres a shortage of cereal, spaghetti, or canned fruit, Arlene tells us
about it. The pantry workers are well aware of which essential household items are
not available through public assistance and are therefore much in demand at the pantry. Arlene brings us those needs as well.
Arlene Underwood prefers to keep her ministries in the background, rather than
serving in a leadership role. But with her quiet communication, her gentle reminders, her care and concern for those in need, Arlene has led us to long-term commitment to at least one way in which the people of St. Francis can follow Jesus dictate
to feed the poor.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

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Recipe of the Month

Spinach & Cheese Strata
By Jennifer Segal, inspired by this strata originally published in Gourmet magazine
Servings: 8-10
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 75 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes, plus at least one hour to
sit in the fridge
Ingredients
1 pound bag chopped frozen spinach, thawed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces (3/4 pound) Italian sandwich bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 11 slices or
8 cups)
6 ounces (1-1/2 cups) coarsely grated Gruyre
2 ounces (2/3 cup) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
9 large eggs
2-3/4 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Squeeze handfuls of spinach to remove as much liquid as possible.
Melt the butter in a large saut pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring
frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and drained spinach and cook 2 minutes more. Set aside.
Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Spread one third of the bread cubes in the dish and top
evenly with one third of spinach mixture. (Try to break it up as much as possible so
there are no huge clumps of spinach.) Sprinkle with one third of each cheese. Repeat
layering twice, ending with cheeses.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the half-and-half, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and
nutmeg and whisk until well combined. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the strata.
Cover the strata with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 325F. Bake the strata, uncovered, until puffed, set and golden brown
all over top, 70-75 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
Note: The cook time is based on the strata going immediately from the fridge to the oven. If it sits out at room temperature before baking, the cook time will be 10-15 minutes
less.
submitted by Sylvia Ahmad

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Soul Feast Lenten Study

Thursdays during Lent found a group of St. Francis
members engaged in dialogue , sharing and learning
from one another as we read a book by Marjorie
Thompson, Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian
Spiritual Life. Thompsons book offers a look at a
number of spiritual practices (e.g., prayer, fasting,
hospitality) that can enhance our spiritual lives, our
individual and parish relationship with God. Four
members of the group split up preparation and facilitation duties. As one of those facilitators, I have to say that I didnt have much
work to do, since those who participated in any given week were eager to talk
about and listen to others talk on the subject of the evening. The group experience
was so positive that the group members present on the last night asked for additional opportunities for book study throughout the Church year. Watch your announcements and future issues of the Chalice to see what happens next.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald.

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St. Francis at Trinity

Hot Lunch, Central
West End
March 29, 2015

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April 2015 WORSHIP LEADERS SCHEDULE

Ministry

APRIL 5

APRIL 12
YOUTH SUNDAY

APRIL 19

APRIL 26

Sexton

Jim Eckhardt

Rich Mayfield

Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield

Lectors

Joe OReilly

Tim Booker

Paddy Wrob

Kevin Selle

Sue Schmidt

Kyra Jordan

Bob Smith

Kathleen
McDonald

Intercessors

Sue Schmidt

Elaina Hoffner

Michael Booker Tim Booker

Paddy Wrob

Kevin Selle

Bob Smith

Kathleen
McDonald

Chalice

Barb Saco

Michael Weaver

Kevin Selle

Michael Booker
Acolyte

Jerry Smith

Kathleen
McDonald

Elaina Hoffner

Kevin Selle

Jerry Smith

Torchbearers Carly Champlin Tim Booker

Annette Carr

Sue Schmidt

Bob Champlin

Kyra Jordan

Jack Lauless

John Schmidt

Brigitte Jung

Linda Doolittle

Brigitte Jung

Linda Doolittle

Jerry Smith

Kathleen

Jerry Smith

Sue Schmidt

Bob Smith

Rich Mayfield

Suzanne
Jones

Rich Mayfield

Rich Mayfield
(T)

Altar Guild

OReilly
Usher

Michael Booker John Schmidt

Jim Eckhardt

Tellers

Eucharistic
Visitor

Jim Eckhardt

Rich Mayfield

Bob Smith

Arlene

EASTER

Underwood

Bob
Champlin

Paddy Wrob

Kathleen
McDonald

Bob Smith

Sally Hader

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April 2015 @ St. Francis

Sun

Mon

Tue

All worship services will be at the Masonic

Lodge. And all other events will be at the
parish house unless otherwise noted.
AA, Al-Anon and Overeaters
Anonymous meet at the parish
house on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Wed

Thu

6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge

10
10 am
Bible Study

11

17
9 am Chalice
meeting
10 am Bible
Study

18
Noon
DYAC
meeting
@ parish
house

24

25

12:30 pm
Crafternooners

5:30 pm
Prayer
Group
6:30 pm
Worship &
Music

6 pm
Womens
Group @
B. Jung
7 pm
Mens
group @

12:30 pm
Crafternooners

4:30 pm
Exec.
Comm.
mtg
7 pm
Bible
study

12
YOUTH
SUNDAY
8 am Wor ship HE
9 am Choir Pr actice
10:15 am Wor ship
HE Rite II
11:55 am Adult Forum

13

14

15
12:30 pm
Crafternooners

19

20

5:30 pm
8 am Wor ship HE
9 am Choir Pr actice Prayer
Group
10:15 am Wor ship
HE Rite II
11:55 am Adult Fo-

6pm Communication
& Marketing @ parish

26
8 am Wor ship HE
9 am Choir Pr actice
10:15 am Wor ship
HE Rite II
11:55 am Adult Forum
1pm Mar di Gr owl

28

27
5:30 pm
Prayer
Group

6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge

16
7 pm Bible study

6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge

21

Sat

3
10 am
7 pm
Bible Study
Maundy 12 pm Good
Thursday Friday Service
Eucharist @ Lodge
@ Lodge 7 pm Good
Friday service

5
EASTER
8 am Wor ship
9 am Choir pr actice
10:15 HE Rite II
11:30 am Easter
Potluck & Egg Hunt

5:30 pm
Prayer
Group

Fri

22
12:30 pm
Crafternooners

23

7 pm Bi- 10 am Bible
ble Study Study

6:30 pm
Tutoring @
Lodge
29
12:30 pm
Crafternooners
6:30 pm Tutoring @ Lodge

30
7 pm Bible study

10 am
Altar
Guild
7:30 pm
The
Great

9:30 am
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