Holy Eucharist

Sunday service is at 10 a.m.

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at 616 Stockell Drive, St. Francis Episcopal Church
Eureka, MO.
Eureka MO
Office: 210 S. Central Ave-
nue, Eureka, MO 63025 December2010
Phone: 636-938-3733
Vicar
The Rev. Sally S. Weaver
Phone No.s: Home 636-938 The Pastor’s Corner
-7773
Cell: 314-651-3836
In his book The First Christmas, au-
Bishop’s Committee: Bar-
thor Marcus Borg recalls singing ―Joy to the
bara Sacco, Sr. Warden;
Suzanne Jones, Jr. Warden; World‖ as a child of 6 or 7. He sang, ―Joy to
Cassie Eckhardt; Leroy the world, the Lord has come.‖ His mother
Young; Kathleen McDon- corrected him, letting him know that the words
ald; Lori Scissors; Bob Ho-
are not ―the Lord has come‖ but ―the Lord is come.‖ Borg’s mother
sutt; Debbie Pizzella; Steve
Strathearn, Clerk; knew the importance of that semantic difference. We worship a God
born not only in a long ago, far away time and place. We worship a
Nancy Bergman, Treasurer.
God born every year in our hearts and lives at Christmas.
Annual Meeting Advent is the season of longing, yearning, and waiting in hope-
An Annual Meeting is held
ful expectation. Just as the ancient Israelites longed for their savior, we
each year at the end of Janu-
ary at which new Bishop’s
long for ours each Advent. Just as the ancient Israelites did, we live in
Committee and Convention perilous times. Just like those people of old, we feel helpless, as power-
Delegates are elected. ful economic and political forces affect our livelihoods and our way of
life. This Advent many of us are grappling with fear; our future feels so
St. Francis’ Episcopal
fragile and uncertain.
Church is a mission of the
Episcopal Diocese of Mis- Each Christmas we bring that past event in Bethlehem into our
souri.
present moment. We long for a savior and he is born. We yearn for the
The Chalice is the newslet-
assurance that God is with us, and God is incarnate. Our times may still
ter of St. Francis’ Episcopal be perilous. The forces of the world may still swirl around us and
Church, Eureka, and is pub- wound us. But our future is no longer uncertain. Our timid hope is
lished at least 10 times per boldly realized through the birth of Jesus. God fills our faint hearts with
year.
the power of his transforming love. We are anchored in the miracle of
Submissions for The Chal-
Christmas: God is flesh and dwells among us. Christ is
ice are due approximately
the 20th of each month and born today.
may be e-mailed to the Of-
Blessings,
fice .

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In this issue
Adult Forum Calendar, p 3;
Advent Lessons & Carols, p 4;
Agape House, p 2;
Attendance Statistics, p 12
Bishop’s Committee Information, p 7;
Birthdays/Anniversaries, p 10;
Branchfield, Alex, p 6;
Branchfield, Sarah, p 6;
Calendar, p 12;
Cartoon, p 8;
Chalice/Calendar/ Worship Schedule, p 15;
Children’s Reflections, p 8;
Christmas Festival Cathedral, p 5;
Christmas flowers, p 2;
Cleaning the Lodge, p 5;
Community Service Ministries, p 6;
Contribution Reminder, p. 14;
Diocesan Convention, p 9, 10;
ECM Gift Wrapping, p 4;
Eucharist, 12-step, p 4;
Evensong, p 5;
Financial Update, p 13;
Food Pantry thank you, p 10;
Music, p 7;
Need a Priest?, p 15;
Nominating Committee, p 7;
Pastor’s Corner, p 1-2;
Pet Blessing/Boutique Update, p 14;
Prayer for St. Francis’, p 6
Prayer list, p 3;
Reaching the Vicar, p 15;
Solid Rock Kaffe House, p 5;
Stewardship Thought, p 13;
STF Committees, 10;
Thanksgiving Eve Service, p 5;
Trinity Food Ministry, p 5;
Update to Records, p 6;
Weekly Offerings, p 14;
Worship Schedule, p 12
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Christmas Giving
Everyone is familiar with the news about our
troubling times. This is about the troubling times in
our community. Every year at Christmas, St. Francis’
folks have been generous in participating in the Agape
House Adopt-a-Family program. Cleta Null does an
amazing job in providing gifts for so many children.
This year Cleta has been able to obtain clothes
for ―her‖ kids, but due to the loss of some major do-
nors, she needs toys. So that is where St. Francis’
comes in — helping to fulfill the Christmas dreams for
these children.
The ―giving tree‖ will appear at the Lodge on
November 28 and December 5, Advent I and II .
Wrapped gifts can be brought with you to church on
Sunday, December 12 to be distributed through Agape
House. Please call Paddy Wrob for more information
or to answer any questions on this important ministry.
Christmas Flowers
If you are interested in do-
nating money for flowers to adorn
the church at Christmas, please
complete the form found as a Sun-
day worship bulletin insert. Flow-
ers may be purchased in memory of
or in thanksgiving for people in our
lives. Please remember to put ―Christmas flowers‖ in
the memo line of your check. The deadline for memo-
rials is December 20.
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve
5:30 p.m., December 24, Masonic Lodge
Christmas Day
10:00 a.m., December 25, Masonic Lodge
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Prayer List
Adult Forum
Tom & John Sons of Paddy Wrob
Calendar
Here is the schedule for Karl Friend of Cassie Eckhardt
the rest of 2010 of what
Doug Friend of Rosie Benecke
will be offered at the Adult Forums on Sun-
days from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Linsey Parishioner
Bob Friends of Sally Weaver
December 5 Vicar's forum --
quarterly goal Heather Daughter of Bill & Judy Cody
review Kathleen Parishioner
December 12 American-born Churches, John Clergy
part 1
Todd Son of Nick Sacco
December 19 American-born Churches,
Katherine Aunt of Linda Doolittle
part 2
December 26 American-born Churches, Isaac and Marcella Friends of Barb Sacco
part 3 Lucille Friend of Barb Sacco
Mimi Daughter of Paddy Wrob
The 2011 calendar is on our website,
www.stfranciseureka.org. Select ―Christian Bishop Bullen Clergy
Education/formation—Adults‖ to see the of-
Drew Friend of Paddy Wrob’s
ferings.
daughter
Jeff Friend of Jim Eckhardt
Thank you to all who made suggestions
for programs. Every idea we received is re- Jean Grandmother of Debbie
flected on the 2011 schedule. Pizzella’s co-worker
Sarah Bryan Miller Friend of Nancy Bergmann
Marla and Ron Friends of Barb Sacco
Andrew Grandson of George Vits
Mike Cousin of Paddy Wrob

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Upcoming Events
12-step Eucharist at Ascension –
Northwoods
Join us on Wednesday, December 1, at 7
p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension –
Northwoods for a 12-step Eucharist. This is a
Holy Eucharist in which the 12 steps of Alcohol-
ics Anonymous are incorporated as part of the
service of worship. Soup, bread, fruit, and con-
versation are served (at no charge) afterwards.
Pastor Sally is presiding. Church of the
Ascension is located at 4520 Lucas and Hunt Rd.
in Northwoods, MO 63121. Pastor Sally is
happy to drive a carpool; just talk to her. All are
welcome to attend.
The Center for the Eucharist
presents
Living Your Future Now:
An Advent Quiet Day
Saturday, December 11, 2010
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Emmanuel Episcopal
Church, Webster Groves
Facilitator: the Rev. Ralph McMichael
How does our present become God’s fu-
ture for us?
The Son of God entered our present so
that we might enter his future. Through prayer
and a series of meditations we will reflect on
how we can live the gift of Christ’s future re-
ceived at every Eucharist. The meditations will
be entitled "Future or Advent," "Coming Out of
Hiding," and "Living Tomorrow Today."
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To attend, please register by December
6. Cost is $25 and includes a simple lunch.
Contact the Center at 314.238.6209 or Eucha-
ristCenter@gmail.com
Advent Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 5, at 6 p.m. at Christ
Church Cathedral is the celebration of ―Advent
Lessons and Carols.‖ Please come support
the St. Francis’ choir, joined by the Church of
the Ascension—Northwoods, as we sing the sea-
son.
Evensong
Sunday, December 12, join us at 7 p.m.
at the Lodge for a beautiful service of Evensong,
which is Evening Prayer, sung and chanted
rather than spoken. Our choir and the Church of
the Ascension—Northwoods, will sing special
music. This brief service provides a soothing
respite during a busy season. Come at 6 p.m.
and bring soup and bread to share. We’ll have a
potluck soup and bread supper before the ser-
vice.
Gift Wrapping for Episcopal City
Mission
Come wrap gifts for the teenagers in ju-
venile detention on Monday, December 13, from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral,
1210 Locust Street. These are likely the only
presents these children will receive. Bring wrap-
ping paper, scissors, and tape and participate in
reaching out to children who are incarcerated at
Christmas.
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Upcoming Events—continued
The National Lutheran Choir: Em-
manuel: God With Us -
Christmas Festival at the Cathedral,
Saturday, December 18, 2:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Through its music and thematic flow, the
Christmas Festival seeks to answer the challenging
and ageless question, "What does the birth of Christ
mean to us today?" Well-loved carols sung by all,
readings, choral music both familiar and new, sung
from all corners of the space, weave together to form
an experience that deepens the meaning of Em-
manuel: God With Us.
` For this year's festival, the National Lutheran
Choir will present the world premiere of Angelus ad
Virginem, a newly commissioned work by award-
winning Minnesota composer, Carol Barnett.
General admission is $20.
Christmas Vespers
Sunday, December 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
at
First United Methodist Church
600 North Bompart
Solid Rock Kaffee House
Some people have asked where Solid Rock
is currently located. Solid Rock is now located in
the Wallach House at 510 North West Avenue off
West Fifth Street, directly behind Phil’s Barbeque.
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Recent Activities
Applause for the Lodge Clean-
ing Crew
On Saturday, November 20, Leroy
Young led a team of St. Francis’ parishioners
who worked for several hours cleaning the
Lodge. The upstairs carpet was shampooed.
The steps to the upstairs were cleared of cob-
webs. The cabinets in the kitchen were wiped
down. Even the light fixtures were dusted.
The Lodge has never felt and smelled so
good. Thank you Leroy, Nick & Barb Sacco,
Jim Eckhardt, Brigitte Jung, and Nancy Berg-
mann.
Trinity Hot Lunch
On October 31, St. Francis’ parishion-
ers fed 82 homeless and hungry people a hot
lunch at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Cen-
tral West End. Please consider joining us in
this important ministry. St. Francis’ cooks
and serves the hot lunch at Trinity every 5th
Sunday of the month. We arrive at 1 p.m. and
leave by 2:45 p.m. We next serve on January
30, 2011.
Thanksgiving Eve Service
A Thanksgiving Eve Holy Eucharist
was held at the Lodge on Wednesday, No-
vember 24, at 7 p.m. Thirteen worshippers
participated in our Lord’s feast in preparation
for gatherings of family and friends to
Thanksgiving feasts. The full mass with
hymns was deemed a success; we plan on
making this worship service a tradition at St.
Francis’.
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Alex Branchfield Performs at
The Wine House
Guitarist Alex Branchfield and bass
player Ian McSalley are regular performers at
the Wine House on Central Avenue in Eureka.
All who hear them agree: They’re incredibly
good musicians who play music that is de-
lightful to listen to. If you’d like to know
about upcoming performances, ask to be
added to their e-mail distribution list at Table-
forTwo@charter.net.
Community Service Ministries
The Community Service Ministries
Committee met on Tuesday, November 16 to
discuss proposed projects for 2011. Check
out the website (www.stfranciseureka.org) to
see the many ways St. Francis’ will be serving
and making a difference in 2011. If you’re
interested in being a part of these outstanding
ministry efforts, talk with Steve Strathearn for
more information.
The Edge of the Nest
Sarah Branchfield had several parts
and was also featured as one of the choreogra-
phers in this ―play,‖ which consisted of a
number of vignettes about and affecting
young people at various levels in their lives,
especially at the point of leaving the ―nest.‖
Pastor Sally attended the performance on No-
vember 17 and reported that it was interesting
and very funny.
Congratulations to Sarah!
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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.
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 fellow-
ship. Amen.
Start the Year Right
We want to begin the new year (new church
year and then the new calendar year) with good infor-
mation about our Parish. Having good information in
the church records benefits us in many ways:
 Recognition through the year of your birthday
and other important days in your life;
 As St. Francis’ grows, having good informa-
tion on family size, ages, baptism dates, con-
firmation dates, etc., becomes VERY impor-
tant in providing appropriate Christian Forma-
tion and children’s e4ducation; other age-
appropriate programs and programs in gen-
eral;
 Accurate reporting to the diocese.
If you haven’t updated your information with
the church office recently, if you’ve had some changes
in your family or the Directory information is incor-
rect, please complete one of the orange sheets that are
available each week at the Lodge. If there is a date
that you are not sure of, such as your baptism or con-
firmation date, if you at least know the year, please
include that on the sheet. If you know where you were
confirmed or baptized, that could help.

Bishop’s Committee News
Bishop’s Committee Meeting Schedule
The Bishop’s Committee meets on the
fourth Sunday of the month beginning at 12:15
p.m. All are welcome to sit in and listen. The
next meeting of the Bishop’s Committee is sched-
uled for December 19.
Highlights from the November Bishop’s
Committee Meeting
The Bishop’s Committee met following the
service on November 21, 2010.
The majority of the meeting was devoted to
committee reports. Each committee presented
their vision for their ministry in 2011, along with a
request for the budget required to fulfill their
goals. The Finance Committee, which met on No-
vember 22, used these requests in building a pre-
liminary 2011 budget. Thanks to the successful
stewardship ingathering, there’s good news: It ap-
pears that there will be sufficient income to ac-
commodate the committees’ needs.
Our financial results in 2010 continue to be
much better than anticipated. We had expected to
be in deficit by over $17,000 by the end of Octo-
ber. Instead, we are only $157 in deficit.
Nominating Committee
A nominating committee of the outgoing
Bishop Committee members is being formed to
develop a slate of candidates for Bishop’s Com-
mittee that will be voted on at the January 23,
2011 annual meeting. The Nominating Committee
meets on Tuesday, December 7.
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If you:
1) are baptized and at least 18 years old,
and
2) attend Sunday worship regularly, and
3) support St. Francis’ with financial con-
tributions,
you’re eligible to serve on the Bishop’s Commit-
tee.
If you are interested in serving, please
contact Pastor Sally. Bishop’s Committee meet-
ings are the 4th Sunday of each month, following
Adult Forum. They are interesting, lively, and
laughter-filled meetings. We need your leader-
ship, so please consider serving.
How is Worship Music Chosen?
What we sing on Sunday mornings is
chosen a couple of ways. Lori uses a resource
that matches the Scripture readings to our Epis-
copal hymn books: Hymnal 1982; Lift Every
Voice and Sing; Wonder, Love, and Praise; and
Voices Found.
The other source Lori uses for selecting
hymns is the ―St. Francis’ beloved hymns list‖
that was generated from our hymn sing in Janu-
ary 2010. This is the list of songs you said you
liked best. Lori includes these songs in our wor-
ship. We have a list and we’re working it.
If there are songs you want included on
the ―beloved hymns‖ list, please see Lori. As
long as we have the license for that song, it will
be put on the list.
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Our Children’s Reflections on  See if he had any bunnies.

God and the Gospel  I would go look.

How does it feel when someone forgives you? What if you saw Jesus on top of a building?

 It feels happy.  I’d say, ―Don’t jump!‖

What are taxes? What would Zacchaeus do when Jesus came to his
house?
 It’s when the people give money to the
government. Then the government gives  He would give Jesus money.
money to bosses of big corporations who What would you do if Jesus came to your house?
use the money to pay their employees.
 I would play with him with my ―Littlest Petshop.‖
What are God’s laws? (Hoping for the 10
 I would ask him if the world would end in 2012.
commandments.)
But I think it will end in the Zombie Holocaust.
 No climbing on stuff — only ladders.
 You should never ever say, ―This is a
tiny, tiny house, because houses are big.‖
 Everybody has to be good on all holidays,
except Halloween.
 Thank God for all the churches and nice
things and respect. I like my world how it
is.
What would you do if Jesus were in the
kitchen?

We would love to publish important dates for ALL members of the congregation, your birth date, anniversa-
ries, and other date of importance to you.
BUT — in order to publish we need the facts! So that
Birthdays in December official parish records may be updated, you are urged to pick up
12/03 Sarah Branchfield 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-
12/05 Nick Sacco
fice, or just leave it with the Teller sheets
12/15 Ernie Benecke for Maxine to pick up. Knowing who to
12/15 Ryan Smith serve and how best to serve our members,
12/22 Timothy Booker requires data on who we are. Let’s help
the Vicar, Bishop’s Committee and Com-
12/24 Linsey Daman
mittee Chairpersons in planning appropri-
12/26 Michael Booker ate programs and activities by letting them
know who we are with facts and figures.
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Day 1: As I sit at our table, surrounded by fellow Episco- Diocesan Convention

palians, I listen to those who feel strongly about issues. The
emotion is less than at previous conventions. No slings or 2010
arrows, no stone throwing. Just thoughtful, heartfelt com- Observations from St. Francis’
ments, questions and presentations. delegate, Cassie Eckhardt
There are some humorous moments, making one
question, Why us? Why at our table? The first day is not
even half over, but we’ve had three separate cell phones go off, just at our table! It’s funny. What part
of, ―turn off your cell phones,‖ don’t we understand? The gyrations of individuals trying to muffle the
ring tones is a welcome break of levity in a sometimes droll recital of committee reports and presenta-
tions.
It is old home week for me. I see, and engage with a glance, old friends or members of the vari-
ous diocesan committees with whom I’ve served over the years. If we each have a moment, we share a
hug or a handshake, a brief word or reminiscence. Old home week!
Day 2: Hospitality: Sally and I change tables from where we sat on Day 1, aligning ourselves to see
the podium and screen. Tables in the room are empty, unmarked, unreserved. We place our bags on
two chairs and go to get coffee. I get back first. There is a woman standing by our chairs, looking at
our bags with great agitation. I walk up and say good morning and explain that the bags are ours. She
says, ―But this is OUR table.‖ Her companion seems chagrined, saying it’s okay. She says, ―But I
wanted to sit here with OUR group.‖ Now, the rest of the table was empty, as were the surrounding
tables. I said ―Okay, I’ll go tell Sally and we’ll move.‖ Her companion says, ―Really, it’s okay.‖
She is still upset. At this point my discomfort level is high, so I say to her, ―Well, if nothing
else, I can take a hint,‖ and I walk away to get Sally so we can move. Companion is fully embarrassed.
Me too. I feel unwelcome and embarrassed, and ashamed for my response. I reported to Sally and she
moved us to another table. And, guess what — the other
people left that table also. It sits empty, a reminder that
hospitality works both ways. We all could have handled
it better.
In his address, the Bishop said: ―Don’t go look-
ing for the best house, the best party, the best meal. Do
the work where you are.‖ Timely, no?
Overall there has been good humor and goodwill,
reunion, forgiveness and intellectual discourse. All is
well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall
be well.

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Diocesan Convention 2010 St. Francis’ Committees

The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri held its
Committee Chairperson
annual convention on November 19-20 at the St.
Charles Convention Center. See the article from con- Adult Forum Michael Booker
vention delegate Cassie Eckhardt in this issue for more Christian formation Linda Doolittle
insight into the event. for Children
All 7 resolutions that were presented at Con- Communications Debbie Pizzella
vention passed. The one that received the most atten- & marketing
tion, and the only one that was amended, was the pol- Community service Steve Strathearn
icy on serving alcohol at church functions. This reso- ministries and Judy Cody
lution was sponsored by the Episcopal Recovery Min- Finance Suzanne Jones
istries Committee; Pastor Sally is a member of that Hospitality/fellowship
committee.
Arlene Underwood
A balanced budget for the Diocese in 2011 was Pastoral Care Paddy Wrob
adopted. Members of Standing Committee, Diocesan
Personnel Pastor Sally
Council, General Convention, and Cathedral Chapter
were elected. Pastor Sally was elected to the Standing Welcoming/new member
Incorporation Sue Schmidt
Committee for a 3-year term.
Worship & Music Pastor Sally
St. Francis’ own Jack Lauless was unani-
mously elected as a Trustee to the University of the
South (Sewanee), Jack’s alma mater. Congratulations,
Jack!

Thanks Received

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th e p a n tr y e ach month.
lies who visit b le ss e d b y y our willingness to
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St. Francis Episcopal Church
210 S. Central Avenue 2010
Eureka, MO 63025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Vicar’s Day off 2 3 4

Please call or e-mail the Parish Office 9-3 Clergy Day at 7:30 a.m. Chi
Office closed
(stfranch@sbcglobal.net) with items for the cal- St. Martin’s Alpha
11:30 a.m. Eureka
endar before the last week in each month to get chamber of com-
7 p.m. Choir re- 10 a.m. Bible
on the following month’s calendar. Shaded area merce luncheon
hearsal, Parish Study, Michelle’s
indicates days Maxine is in office, from 8 till 7 p.m. 12-step
Eucharist at Ascen- House Café
noon, unless indicated otherwise.
sion-Northwoods

5 Advent II 6 7 8 9 10 11
8:30 a Choir Practice 5:30 p.m.—Prayer Noon-3— Vicar’s Day off 10-3 Fresh Start at
10 a.m. Holy Eucha- Group, Parish Standing Commit- Holy communion
Office closed 10 a.m. Bible
rist-Lodge House tee
Study, Michelle’s
11:30 am Adult Fo-
6:30 p.m.— 6 p.m. Nominating Café
rum
Worship & Music Committee Mtg
6:00 p.m. Lessons &
Carols at Christ Com Mtg
Church Cathedral

12 Advent III 13 14 15 16 17 7:30 a.m. 18

8:30 a Choir Practice 11-3 ECM Gift Vicar’s Day off 11:30 a.m.—Rolla Chi Alpha
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist- wrapping at Christ sermon lectionary
Lodge Church 1:30 p.m. Ser- Office closed 10 a.m. Meeting
group
mon lectionary with Canon Dan
11:30 am Adult Forum 3:30 p.m. Episc
Recovery Minis- group Smith
6:00 p.m. Soup/Bread
supper Lodge tries 10 a.m. Bible
7 p.m. Evensong at 5:30 p.m.—Prayer Study, Michelle’s
Lodge Group, Parish Café

19 Advent IV 20 21 1:30 p.m. 22 23 24 25

11:30 a.m. Spiri- Sermon lectionary Vicar’s Day off 6 p.m. Ordination 10 am Bible 10:00 a.m. Christ-
8:30 a Choir Practice
tual advising group at Christ Church Study, Michelle’s mas Service
10 a.m. Holy Eucha- Office closed
5:30 p.m. Comm, Cathedral Café
rist-Lodge 5:30 p.m.—Prayer
& Mktg mtg
Group, Parish 10 a.m. Bible
11:30 am Adult
House 6 p.m. Ordination Study, Michelle’s
Forum
at Christ Church Café
12:30 BC Com Mtg Cathedral

26 27 January 28 29 30 31
8:30 a Choir Prac- Chalice Deadline Vicar’s Day off 11:30 a.m. Rolla
tice sermon lectionary 10 a.m. Bible
1:30 p.m. Sermon Office closed
10 a.m. Holy group Study, Michelle’s
5:30 p.m.—Prayer lectionary group
Eucharist-Lodge Café
Group, Parish House
11:30 am Adult
Forum

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December 2010
Worship Participant Schedule

Ministry 05-Dec 12-Dec 19-Dec 24-Dec 25-Dec 26-Dec

SACRISTAN Rich Mayfield Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield

Sarah Branch- Kristie Lenzen Kathleen Sarah Branch-

field & Alex & Michael Barb Sacco & McDonald & field & Michael
LECTORS Branchfield Booker Bob Smith Barb Sacco Booker

INTERCESSOR Paddy Wrob Barb Sacco Bob Smith Paddy Wrob Paddy Wrob
Kathleen Kathleen
CHALICE McDonald Barb Sacco McDonald Michael Booker Barb Sacco

CHRISTIAN ED
TEACHER
Alex Branch-
ACOLYTE Alex Branchfield Jerry Smith Rich Mayfield field

ALTAR GUILD

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

HOSPITALITY/
COFFEE HOUR

If you are unable to participate on your scheduled day, please try to get a
substitute and let the Sacristan know who to expect to replace you.

Sunday Attendance Statistics

2009 2010
23 Pentecost 40 37
All Saints’ 30 38
25 Pentecost 34 46
Christ the King 33 40
Thanksgiving Eve No service 13

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Financial News and Information

Financial Update — October 2010
Budgeted for YTD 2010 YTD 2010
October 2010 October Actual Budget
Total Income $ 9,149 $ 6,981 $ 77,105 $71,628

Total Expenses 8,795 9,269 77,262 87,481

Difference $ 354 $ (2,288) $ (157) ($15,853)

Checking Account—Rockwood Bank $ 11,004

Balance in Edward Jones Money Market 21,675

Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-general 3,885

Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-Sp Growth 2,930

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

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Financial News and Information—continued
Pet Blessing a Financial Success
Despite the uncooperative weather, this year’s
Pet Blessing was a financial success. On November
6, the Blessed Creatures Boutique had a presence at
the Eureka High School Craft Fair. That produced
additional revenue for the Pet Blessing. The total
revenues were approximately $2,400; once the ex-
penses are considered, the profit from the event was
$1,329. Thank you, Debbie Pizzella and helpers!
Consecration Sunday
Our stewardship program this year culminated
in Consecration Sunday on November 14. That Sun-
day the Rev. Dr. Warren Crews delivered the sermon
and at the end of the service asked everyone to
prayerfully complete and turn in an Estimate of Giv-
ing Card, pledging their financial support to St. Fran-
cis’ in 2011.
We received 24 pledges that day, totaling over
$79,000. Last year the pledges for 2010 were
$61,000. Overall, we expect approximately a 14%
increase in the budgeted income for 2011.
Debbie and Hank Caby, parishioners of St.
Matthew’s Church – Warson Woods, were the cater-
ers for the celebration brunch on November 14. In
addition to lovely table settings, the Cabys provided a
delicious meal. Close to 50 people enjoyed the meal
and fellowship. Pictures are available through our
Facebook page and on the website at
www.StFrancisEureka.org.
Thank you, people of St. Francis’, for taking
to heart, ―All gifts come of you, O Lord, and of your
own have we given you.‖
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Reminder
Contribution Statements
Please remember to check your con-
tribution statement for any errors or correc-
tions that need to be made. The next distri-
bution will be the final record of your 2010
contribution for tax purposes.
If you need to catch up with your
pledge or wish to make additional contribu-
tions for the 2010 year, remember that all
contributions to be attributed to tax year
2010 must be in the church office by De-
cember 31, 2010.
If you have donated any non-
cash items to the church and need a record
for your taxes and you have not already re-
ceived one, let Maxine Heller know so that
a letter with our tax exempt data may be
sent to you.
A Thought about Stewardship
The most important aspect of tithing
and stewardship is not the raising of
money for the church, but the devel-
opment of devoted Christians.
— Fred M. Wood
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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 community, and the world.
We close each session with Compline from 6-6:15 p.m.

Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. at Michelle’s (104 S. Central) we study the Bi-
ble 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.

If you need to reach the Vicar
Pastor Sally can be reached at the fol-
lowing numbers:
Cell phone: 314-651-3836
Home: 636-938-7773
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 pastoral need. Please
call her home or cell number to reach her at any
hour of the day or night when a pastoral emer-
gency occurs.
The Chalice — Calendar — Worship Schedule
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.org) for the
latest Chalice on line. The deadline for articles for
the January Chalice is Monday, December 27.
This is your newsletter, people of St. Fran-
Out of Town and Need a Priest?
Some time ago I received a phone call from a
woman in St. Luke’s Hospital. She said she was
from New Jersey, was having a medical operation
that day, and needed an Episcopal priest. While this
isn’t an unheard of request, planning ahead is a good
idea.
If you’re scheduled to travel to another city
to have an operation, please let me know. I can ar-
range for a priest of that Diocese to visit you while
you’re in the hospital. And if you
find yourself in another city in a
hospital unexpectedly needing a
priest, please call me. I will ar-
range for a visit from an Episco-
pal priest in that location.
Sally†
cis’, and we would love to publish pictures and
information about our activities. Please send in-
formation to stfranch@sbcglobal.net 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.

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