Holy Eucharist

Sunday service is at 10 a.m. at 616 Stockell Drive, Eureka, MO. Office: 210 S. Central Avenue, Eureka, MO 63025 Phone: 636-938-3733 Website: www.StFrancisEureka.com

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St. Francis Episcopal Church Eureka MO

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

Pastors Corner
I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. Isa. 42:6b-7, reading for First Sunday after Epiphany Im currently enjoying a book on CD, Mad About the Boy, by Helen Fielding. The main character is the fictional Bridget Jones (of Diary fame). Although shes now 51 and widowed, Bridget hasnt changed much. She still tracks her calories and alcohol units, resolves to change so that shes more fit, organized, and selfassured, and continues to be scattered, insecure, and funny. This novel has reminded me that we are what we do, not what we say. Our intentions may be good, our thoughts may be grand. But unless we act in concert with them, our words are empty. This month at St. Francis we have opportunities to reflect on and celebrate what we are doing, how we are serving as a light to the nations and what God is calling us to do in 2014. On Jan 5, our children serve as worship leaders. Our little ones have written the Prayers of the People; two of our teens will play oboe, cello and flute to accompany the congregations singing. Our youngsters will enact the Gospel, the coming of the magi to the baby Jesus. On Jan 12, two of our children will be baptized, sealed as Christs own forever. On Jan 19, we will hold our annual meeting, celebrating the accomplishments of 2013 and electing leadership for more good works in 2014. On Jan 26, our Youth Group will offer soup and bread, requesting a free will donation. The proceeds will be given to the charities of the teens choice. Come to St. Francis and hear how our children view the Gospel and how they pray for the welfare and peace of the world. Come to St. Francis and see the many ways we work to bring light to those who sit in darkness. Come to St. Francis and join in serving as Christs hands and feet in the world. Christ is born in us. Alleluia! -- Pastor

Bishops Committee: Sue Schmidt,

Sr. Warden, Judy Cody, Jr. Warden; Bob Champlin; Paddy Wrob; Michael Booker; Richard Mayfield; Jack Lauless; Jim Bowlin, Jackie Selle, Dan Card Suzanne Jones, Treasurer Convention Delegates: Michael Weaver, Annette Carr Alternate: Kyra Jordan

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.

Sally

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Table of Contents
Adult Forum Calendar Attendance Statistics Caroling at Marymount Christmas Eve at St. Francis Consider This. Contacting Pastor Sally Episco-FAQ Episcopal Links to Explore Eureka Food Pantry February Calendar & Worship Financial Update Highlights of Bishops Committee January Anniversaries January Birthdays January Calendar Kids Korner Pastors Corner Prayer for St. Francis Prayer List Preparing for Annual Meeting Preparing for Sunday Recipe Spiritual Offerings during the week St. Francis In Depth St. Francis Kids in the Limelight St. Francis Pledge Comparison Thank You from Pastor Sally Thank You to Crafternooners Upcoming Events Ushers Vicars Calendar Worship Participants 3 20 15 18 16 2 17 11 10 12 19 13 10 10 21 9 1 19 12 16 12 7 12 19 9 14 2 8 4 7 2 20

The Vicars Calendar is On-line

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

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

from Pastor Sally

Thank you, parishioners of St. Francis, for your generous monetary gift at Christmas. Your generosity and openness of spirit continually inspire and humble me. Its an honor and privilege to serve among you.

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Here is the schedule of offerings at the Adult Forum on Sundays from 11:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for the next several months. The complete Adult Forum calendar is on our website at www.stfrancisereka.com select Christian Education/Formation, Adults.

2014 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Comparing Denominations, Part 1 Comparing Denominations, Part 2 Annual meeting Project Peanut Butter with the Youth Group's Souper Bowl Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30 Guest speaker from Tanzania Israel Since 1948, Part 1 Israel Since 1948, Part 2 The Book of Proverbs Vicar's Forum

Adult Forum Calendar

The Book of Common Prayer Catechism, Part 1 The Book of Common Prayer Catechism, Part 2 The Book of Common Prayer Catechism, Part 3 The Book of Common Prayer Catechism, Part 4

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Upcoming Events

Book Group in 2014

Put these dates and books on your 2014 calendar for Thursday Book Group discussions from 6:30-8 p.m. at the parish house, 210 S. Central Ave. in Eureka: Jan 9 March 13 May 8 July 10 Sep 11 Nov 13 A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare Mister Pip by Lloyd James The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

Jan 19 Annual Meeting

St. Francis annual meeting is Sun., Jan 19 immediately following worship. Its a time to celebrate our accomplishments in 2013 and look ahead to 2014. Well elect the following people to the Bishops Committee: Sylvia Ahmad Jim Eckhardt Joe OReilly Well elect the following people to serve as Diocesan delegates: Michael Booker Kathleen McDonald Kyra Jordan (alternate) Well also adopt the 2014 budget. Please plan on attending. The canons require a quorum to conduct our business.

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Souper Bowl Sunday!

No, its not about football just yet. Its about enjoying fellowship and nutritious, delicious soup and supporting the fund-raising efforts of our Youth Group. Those who were here for this Sunday last year remember how great this was! This year, our Adult Forum topic is related and we have a terrific guest speaker. The Peanut Butter Project, recipient of some of last years Youth Group fund-raising efforts, is sending us a speaker. The Peanut Butter Project is an international group, based here in St. Louis, who help people in developing countries to fight effectively the problems of infant malnutrition by feeding them a simple but highly nutritious food. Their efforts drastically reduce the number of infant deaths and increase quality of life for families Be sure to join us: Sunday, January 26th 11:40 12:15

Mardi Gras Party Gras at St. Francis

Mark your calendars now for our next all-out community invitational event! On Sunday, March 2, 2014 we will be hosting a Mardi Gras Party to invite friends, neighbors and the wider community to join us, as we did with our Test Drive event. Well need everyones help to plan food, games, and a Mardi Gras Parade for kids and kids at heart! Start gathering up your beads, get your gumbo recipe ready, and be part of the planning group to make Mardi Gras a time of welcome and great fun for all of our guests. Please contact Annette Carr to offer your party planning assistance. 636-256-4454/amc5875@yahoo.com

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The Eagles Are Watching.

Theyre waiting for us to save the date: Saturday, February 15th, St. Francis will have its second annual Eagle Watch and lunch. Sue Schmidt is currently finalizing details and will let you know where, what time, whether or not we get to take a ferry, and where well have lunch. For those new to the area, St. Louis benefits each winter from the frozen rivers north of us when eagles have to come this far south to dive for their fish dinners and then soar again up to their aeries. Its a fabulous experience to watch these giant birds swoop and glide right in front of our eyes. Although we dont dive into cold water for our food, dining out during the trip is a lovely event for us. We try to find places that are accessible for all in cold weather, so if you have youngsters or elders whod love to see the eagles, this would be a great trip.

Forum Dinners
The Forum Dinner groups have been put together, based on the number of guests you can accommodate in your home. The co-hosts cannot host in their home but will partner with the evenings host. Hope we all have a great time. If anyone has not signed up, but wants to take part, please contact Sue Schmidt: 636-938-6499. Group A Group B Group C

Judy Cody Max Starbuck & Jim Bowlin Bob & Jerry Smith Roger Shaw (co-host) Annette Carr & Jim

Kevin & Jackie Selle Brigitte Jung

John & Sue Schmidt Cassie & Jim Eckhardt

Bob & Carly Champlin Sally Hader (co-host) Sylvia Ahmad Jack Lauless (co-host)

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Ushers: Helping the Service to Flow Smoothly

St. Francis, like most churches, depends on its ushers each week to take care of essential chores that need to be done during the service each week. In addition to greeting parishioners at the door each week, the usher: Assigns two people to hold the gospel candles that week Goes downstairs to inform the Childrens Ed adults and students when its time to come back upstairs to rejoin the service Takes up the bread and wine, giving them to the Vicar Takes up the collection and brings it to the Vicar. Assists children with the red wagon full of groceries. Takes a count of the congregation and gives it to the Vicar Assists the flow of communicants to avoid traffic jams.

If you would like to help out with the usher ministry, please talk to Bob Smith or to Pastor Sally. Our ushers are all currently men, but any grown member will be more than welcome in this ministry!

Sylvia Ahmad provides a healthy recipe to start 2014

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Note of thanks to our Crafternooners:

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KIDS KORNER
Our Childrens Reflections on God and the Gospel

Why shouldnt the people go back to Herod and tell him about Jesus?

Because if they told Herod, he would hurt Jesus. Im thankful we have enough money to go to school. Great, because I got to escape Mr. Meanyhead. (a.k.a. King Herod) Weird.

What are we thankful for?

How was it, being a magi?

Parents are people too.

St. Francis Kids in the Limelight Two upcoming Sundays will feature the work and worship of some of our younger members. Sunday, January 5th, Youth Sunday, worship participants are our children and youth in several key roles. Cristin and Caitlin Selle will provide instrumental accompaniment to our hymns. The Childrens Formation class has written the Prayers of the People for this week. Sunday, January 12th we will read about the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, then we will share in and celebrate the baptisms of Reese and Jillian Conley. What a great month we have to celebrate our kids! Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

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January Birthdays
Anne Booker, Jan 6 Kathleen McDonald, Jan 24 Della Hosutt, Jan 30

January Anniversaries
Ernie & Rosie Benecke Jan 17 Jim and Cassie Eckhardt, Jan 17

Eureka Food Pantry Needs

The Eureka Food Pantry is always in need of food along with anything that cannot be purchased with food stamps. Toiletries, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies are not eligible for purchase with food stamps.

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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Episcopal Church Links to Explore

A discussion of the current status of the Task Force for Re-imaging the Episcopal Church is found at: http://www.episcopalcafe.com/lead/episcopal_church/ task_force_imagines_a_future_f.html

To provide feedback on services and supporting materials for same=sex untions, go to: https://www.survey.monkey.com/s/SCLMSame-SexResourceFeedback.

To answer a survey about the location of the national headquarters, go to: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/EpiscopalLocationSurvey
Submitted by Michael Booker

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Preparing for Sunday

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.

Prayer List
Tom & John John Jennifer Dora Paula Nathan Lisa Heather Stephanie Holly Dianne Tim Kurt Kathleen Judy Juleen and family Pauline Dianne and family Elmer and Bessie Mike Jennifer Jon Michael Joetta Aunt of Michael Weaver Parishioner Grandson of George Vits Daughter of George Vits Judy Codys daughter Sister-in-law of Bob and Jerry Smith Friend of Michael Booker Sister of Patti Moreland Brother of Kathleen ORielly Stepson of Bob Champlin Mother of Annette Carr Debbie Pizzellas sister Jim Eckhardts daughter Sue Schmidts mother Friend of the parish Friends of Cassie Eckhardt Family friend of Brigitte Jung Susan Meyers cousin Friend of the Eckhardts Co-worker of Barb Sacco Sons of Paddy Wrob Father of Kathleen McDonald

St. Francis Spiritual Offerings during the Week

Mondays from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at the parish house (210 S. Central) we gather for prayer. We pray for the people of St. Francis, those who havent joined us yet, those on our prayer list, the needs of our community, and the world. We close each session at 6:05-6:15 p.m. with New Zealand Night Prayer. Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Parish House (210 S. Central) we study the Bible readings appointed for the upcoming Sunday.

February Calendar & Worship Schedule

The deadline for the February newsletter, calendar & worship schedule is January 23rd. 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 Beth Koch in the parish office (stfranch@sbcglobal.net).

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Highlights of Bishops Committee Meeting Sunday, December 15, 2013

Members Present: Pastor Sally Weaver; Senior Warden Sue Schmidt; Michael Booker; Bob Champlin; Jim Bowlin; Jack Lauless; Judy Cody; Rich Mayfield; Paddy Wrob; Jackie Selle, Clerk. Opening business Temperature check and opening prayer New Business
Sue Schmidt moved and Judy Cody seconded that we accept the minutes from the October and November BC meetings. The motion was approved unanimously.

The slate of nominees for the BC are Sylvia Ahmad, Joe OReilly, and Jim Eckhardt. Diocesan convention nominees are Kathleen McDonald and Michael Booker. The alternate for diocesan convention is Kyra Jordan. Judy Cody moved that we accept the nominees, and Paddy Wrob seconded the motion. Vicars Report

Jim Bowlin has been appointed by the Bishop as senior warden for next year. Max Starbuck is serving as our choir director.

Midwest Organ has suggested utilizing two external speakers to help with balance of sound from the organ. This will not necessitate any change other than the addition of a wire. The finance committee has recommended that we purchase these speakers now as part of the 2013 budget. Michael Booker moved that we make the purchase of the speakers, and Bob Champlin seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The finance committee recommended that we provide a Christmas bonus of $100 each to Paul, Andrea, and Beth. Michael moved that we provide these bonuses, and Jack Lauless seconded. The motion passed unanimously. St. Matthews Warson Woods merged with Grace Episcopal in Kirkwood. Carly Champlin has made a list of items that we might want, and we are getting some of those items. No cost will be incurred on our part. Clean-up day is coming! We will need to schedule a clean-up day to organize the parish house and the storage areas at the lodge.

The carpet at the lodge will be professionally cleaned at our expense on Dec. 18.

Annual meeting will be on January 19, 2014. Short reports will be requested from the chair or liaison of each ministry area.

Thanks to Michael Booker, Richard Mayfield, and Paddy Wrob for their three years of service on the B.C.

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Treasurers report (from Sally and Sue Schmidt) Suzanne sent out the treasurers report, commentary, and balance sheet prior to todays meeting. Bob Champlin moved that we accept the reports, and Jim Bowlin seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Judy Cody moved that we accept the proposed 2014 budget. Rich Mayfield seconded. After discussion of various line items, Jim Bowlin amended the motion to say that we approve the motion as written but that we will ask special requests be brought to the BC for case-by-case approval. The amended motion passed. Beginning next year the treasurer will adjust pledge income projections when families leave or when circumstances change rather than leave the projected amount as is. Closing Business Thanks to Judy Cody for serving as junior warden this year and to Sue Schmidt for acting as senior warden. Closing prayer Next meeting: The next meeting will be the annual meeting on Jan. 19, 2014. Jackie Selle, Clerk

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Caroling at Marymont

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Preparing for St. Francis Annual Meeting

Its not always easy for a parish (or a mission!) to hold an annual meeting that can: Communicate one years work and a new years goals; Approve a budget Elect new leadership And only take about one hour!

But our leadership have done it and will do it again, on Sunday, January 19th, during adult forum. There are only three things that the rest of us need to do to make this a success: Report in: If you are a ministry leader, please send Beth or Pastor Sally a brief summary of your ministrys activities during 2013. Please send before January 9th so your summary can be published before the meeting. Be there. Your body needs to be there in order to vote on the budget and on the slate of new leadership. We need a quorum to do those things. Your presence is important to you and to the rest of us as well. Cast your votes. See you there! Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

Consider This
Building the Kingdom of God via the Soil Health Partnership. Really? Really. And we are, I believe, called to help. The Soil Health Partnership is a brand new initiative among farmers, crop production companies, researchers and ecologists. The Partnership will begin on a few farms in the Midwest, testing current soil conditions to get baseline data and follow up by continuing to research the results of farmers choices in the field. The project is spearheaded by the National Corn Growers Association in the person of our own Max Starbuck. Maxs challenge is to help the lion to lie down with the lamb. The diverse members of the Soil Health Partnership, from eco-activists to family farmers to seed and fertilizer manufacturers, realize that: We need to produce enough food for a rapidly growing world population Were not gaining any new land to farm We need to improve the soil on our farms without impairing the health of the beings that use the crops or impairing the health of our water systems. This kind of work needs cooperation and collaboration to be successful. Name-calling and finger pointing will not help. The lion and the lamb need to lie down together, need to plan, study, and work together for a long time.

Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

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This is where we can help. The people of St. Francis can and will pray for the success of the Soil Health Partnership, for the success of those who improve the life of the world by struggling to accept and promote some very different points of view. Within the next few weeks, the Soil Health Partnership will become a routine part of our corporate prayer. It will become part of the Prayers of the People each Sunday and, as part of our Vicars wonderful spreadsheet, it will become part of the Monday night prayer group as well. As we work to bring about the Kingdom of God, there are lots of jobs were called to do. Some of them are fairly easy and immediately effective, like bringing groceries to the Eureka Food Pantry. It doesnt cost much time, money, or effort, and hungry people are fed within the week. The job of prayer is even easier and less costly, although its effectiveness will probably not be seen so quickly. We dont know much about how prayer works for those who are being prayed for. What we do know, is that prayer changes the one who does the praying, making that person more connected to God and attentive to Gods voice in the world. I doubt that the partnership agreement among the members of the Soil Health Partnership includes specific reference to building the Kingdom of God. But we know what could happen here or in any place where the people of God work to help one another. We will pray for their understanding, their acceptance and the success of their work. And we will pray for their leadership. Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

Episco-FAQs

Q: A:

What is the difference between a parish and a mission? A parish does not need on-going financial support from the Diocese. Their priest-in-charge is called the Rector. The governing board is called the Vestry. A mission requires on-going financial support from the Diocese. The Bishop is their Rector, the priest-in-charge is known as the Vicar. The governing board is called the Bishops Committee.

Q:

How many of each are there in the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri?

A: There are 32 parishes and 12 missions.

Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

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Christmas Eve at St. Francis

Timothy Booker, Christmas Eve

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Financial Update November 2013

NOV 2013 Total Income Total Expenses Difference ($ $ 7,677 8,592 915) $ Budgeted for NOV $ 10,328 9,843 485 $ YTD 2013 Actual $ 117,849 112,774 5,075 YTD 2013 Budget $ 111,205 112,002 ($ 797) $ 23,662 10,487 29,503 539 $ 64,191

Checking AccountRockwood Bank Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust Custodial account held by the Diocese Vicars Discretionary Account Total

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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Worship Participants for January 2014

Ministry Sacristan
JAN 5 JAN 12 JAN 19 JAN 26

Jim Eckhardt

Rich Mayfield

Jim Eckhardt

Rich Mayfield

Lectors

Barb Sacco Kevin Selle

Bob Smith Kathleen McDonald

Michael Booker Timothy Booker Michael Booker Sue Schmidt Michael Jerry Smith Jerry Smith Bob Smith Suzanne Jones Bob Champlin

Paddy Wrob Barb Sacco

Intercessors

Barb Sacco Kevin Selle

Bob Smith Kathleen McDonald Barb Sacco Elaina Hoffner Sue Schmidt John Schmidt Bob Smith Rich Mayfield

Paddy Wrob Barb Sacco Michael Booker Rich Mayfield Brigitte Jung Jim Eckhardt Arlene Underwood Jim Eckhardt

Chalice Acolyte Altar Guild Usher Tellers

Kathleen McDonald Kathleen McDonald Jerry Smith Michael Booker Rich Mayfield Jim Eckhardt

Hospitality Sunday Attendance Statistics 2012 1 Advent 2 Advent 3 Advent 4 Advent Christmas 1 Christmas 60 68 56 67 97 54 2013 59 52 56 55 93 49

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