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St. Francis Episcopal Church Eureka MO
April 2014
Vicar
The Rev. Sally S. Weaver Phone Numbers: Cell: Home: 314-651-3836 636-938-7773
Pastors Corner
Pageantry, friendship, betrayal, suffering, death, and triumph. Sounds like a great story, doesnt it? It is. Its the story of Jesus final days, the last week of his earthly existence. On Sunday, April 13 we begin with the pageantry of Jesus entry into Jerusalem amid palm-waving and cries of hosanna. We share in Jesus last supper with his intimate associates on Maundy Thursday, April 17. That night we watch an hour with Jesus, knowing that one of his friends has betrayed him and men are on their way to arrest him. Good Friday, April 18, we listen at Jesus trial, we watch the scourging by the soldiers, we stand among the crowd as his staggers toward Golgotha, carrying the cross. We sit in stunned silence as Jesus draws his last breath and dies. And on Easter Sunday, April 20, in wonder and astonishment we discover an empty tomb. This Holy Week, April 13-20, there are worship opportunities each day except Saturday (see the article in this issue). Given how busy our lives are, its hard to carve out time to worship at St. Francis beyond Sunday morning. But immersing ourselves in worship during Holy Week does deepen the meaning of Easter. On Maundy Thursday, as we remember Jesus sharing his last supper with his disciples, we enrich our weekly Eucharist. When we arrive at the empty tomb having experienced the Good Friday despair of the crucifixion and death of Jesus, Easter joy abounds. Gods love is so powerful, it overcomes death. What can trump a story in which there is no ending? Alleluia! -- Pastor Sally
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.
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Table of Contents
Adopt-a-Highway Adult Forum Calendar April Birthdays April Calendar ASA Statistics Bishops Column Christian Life Model Committees & Liaisons Contacting Pastor Sally Easter Egg Hunt Financial Update Food Pantry Needs Heifer International Thanks Highlights of the Bishop Committees Meeting Holy Week & Easter Worship Invitational Ministry Kids Korner Mens Group Pastors Corner Prayer for St. Francis Prayer List Preparing for Sunday Recipe of the Month Red Wagon Ministry Spiritual Offerings St. Francis in Depth St. Francis Planning April/May 2014 Upcoming Events Vicars Calendar Visiting Our Local Prison Womens Group Worship Participants Yard Cleanup & House Blessing 19 3 10 22 11 7 14 16 2 9 17 10 3 13 5 9 8 7 1 17 12 12 13 6 12 17 11 4 2 9 19 21 19
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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Upcoming Events
EASTER
Easter is not a battle between darkness and light that ultimately must end in the victory of light, because darkness is actually a nothing, because death is indeed already life. Easter is not a battle of winter and spring, of ice and sun. Rather, it is the battle of guilty humanity against divine love or better: of divine love against guilty humanity, a battle in which God seems to be defeated on Good Friday, but in which God, in his very losing, wins on Easter. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Easter Message
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Red-Wagon Ministry
Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? Matthew 25:35 We all know the answer to that question. Whenever we feed the hungry, we are feeding a hungry Jesus. We are doing what he did and what he asks us to do. At St. Francis, we do it in style red wagon style. Each week, the people of St. Francis bring food and household products and place them in the red wagon at the entrance to the sanctuary. At the Offertory, the children bring the filled wagon to the altar. (This act alone is a touching and sometimes entertaining view of shared ministry!) As soon as possible, the gifts are taken to the Eureka Food Pantry where people in need can get them for their families. Providing food and household products for the Eureka Food Pantry is something St. Francis has been doing week in and week out for almost as many years as we have existed. It is a way that even our busiest families, or those on a limited income, can participate in the feeding of the hungry. The pantry, a shared ministry of the Eureka churches, is dependent on our gifts, and it is our gift to provide them. We should note here that other St. Francis ministries provide limited -time assistance to feeding the poor. Through the Trinity Hot Lunch Program, we feed people on the fifth Sunday of every month that has one. Through our community garden, we raise fresh produce all summer for the Eureka Food Pantry. For more information: Eureka Food Pantry and the Red Wagon ministry: see Arlene Underwood, Paddy Wrob or George Vits. Trinity Hot Lunch: See Jim Eckhardt Community Garden: See Kathleen McDonald or John Schmidt
The Missouri Eastern Correctional Centers Restorative Justice Program article on page 9.
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KIDS KORNER
(From 1st Corinthians) Who is Apollos?
Apollos is made out of mud. Why do we plant a garden? So we can eat. So we can have fruit and vegetables. And cows. Milk. We can take grain and make it into bread and chicken. Grow cucumbers and cantaloupe. What does God want growing in our lives? Love. Kindness. Friends. Knowledge of God. Treating other people how you want to be treated. Giving your parents a Valentines Day gift. Hugs and kisses. Peace Sharing Music What would be tempting to you like bread was for Jesus in the wilderness? Candy Chocolate Jelly beans What superpower would you be tempted to say yes to? Being able to talk to animals and become a sea lion Being able to talk to animals and become a cat Being able to shift shapes Being able to make people I dont like change into brownies and eat them
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April Birthdays
04/08 04/10 04/18 04/21 04/27 Nicholas Selle John Schmidt Jillian Conley Cole Freund Jerry Smith
April Anniversaries
04/12 04/29 Hugh & Tia Hollister Nick & Barb Sacco
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Prayer List
Tom & John John Jennifer Dora Paula & David Nathan Lisa Heather Cristin Laura Dianne Tim Kurt Judy Margie Dale Carol Aunt of Michael Weaver Parishioners Grandson of George Vits Daughter of George Vits Judy Codys daughter parishioner parishioner Sister of Patti Moreland Brother of Kathleen ORielly Stepson of Bob Champlin Debbie Pizzellas sister Neighbor of Sylvia Ahmad Friend of Paddy Wrob & George Vits Friend of the parish Sons of Paddy Wrob Father of Kathleen McDonald
Troy, Lynlie and Relatives of Brigitte Jung Quinn Adam Jennifer Judy Ginnie MaryLou Jeremy Grandson of a friend of Barb Sacco Daughter of Nick Sacco Friend of Carly & Bob Champlin Friend of Rosie Benecke Friend of Sylvia Ahmad Friend of Judy Cody
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Quarterly statements will be distributed after March 31. We are currently operating in the black.
Vicars Report
The new refrigerator is here. The executive committee recommended that we purchase an extended 2year warranty. Judy Cody moved and Sue Schmidt seconded that we purchase the extended warranty for approximately $187. After discussion, the motion failed. Sally reminded everyone of the policy that the email list is for office use only; parishioners should not send information out using that list. She also reminded us that monetary needs are included in the budget and that we will not be collecting donations for ministries. Performance evaluations and goals are in progress. Staff members are developing goals for 2014. At the next meeting, work will continue on our vision statement. Sally reviewed the action items from the BC retreat in February.
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Worship
Holy Eucharist
Daily offices
Personal devotions
Sundays at 10 a.m. Monday prayer group at 5:30 p.m. Special services: Ash Wed., Holy Week, Christmas, Thanksgiving Eve Healing 4th Sundays Spiritual retreat Oct Pet blessing Oct Mass in the Grass June 8 Diocesan Advent Lessons & Carols Forward Day by Day booklets Eucharistic Visitors taking communion to the sick & shut-in Altar Guild, choir, ushers, acolytes, chalice bearers, lectors, intercessors, torch bearers, tellers, sextons
Action
Stewardship
Service
Evangelism
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Service Community Service Ministries Knitted scarves, hats, gloves Trinity hot lunch on 5th Sundays Adopt-a-Highway Adopt-a-Family during the holidays School supplies/shoes collection & distribution Eureka Food Pantry Community-wide shoe drive Eureka Police drug drop-off Youth Group events: Souper Bowl, caroling at Marymount, Agape gift wrap Community Room use 5 12-step meetings per week Growing Green Wednesday Crafternoon Tutoring program Pastoral Care Oxfam world hunger observances New prison ministry Stewardship Growing Green New Consecration Sunday Nov 9 Adopt-a-Highway Recycling at Lodge & parish house Evangelism Hospitality on Sundays Newcomer dinners Welcoming gift Notes, cards, calls Name tags Pictorial directory Communications Website, Chalice, brochure, signs Forum dinners Invitational ministry (door-to-door calling) Social events Mens group Book Group Float trip Aug Mass in the Grass picnic June 8 Easter egg hunt Apr 20 Test Drive Sunday Sep 14 Mardi Gras Sunday Mar 2
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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.
Bishops Committee meeting minutes Monthly financial reports Treasurers commentary Vicars activity reports
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Doctrine
Scripture
Tradition
Reason
Adult Forum on Sundays at 11:40 a.m. Thursday evening Bible study Friday morning Bible study Childrens education on Sundays during service (until the Eucharist) Nursery Diocesan Youth events (e.g., Camp Phoenix) Youth Group Catechism, confirmation, baptismal & marriage instruction
Oversight
Administration/ Leadership/ Management
Transforming Community
Spiritual guidance
Transforming Community
Concerts on Central Eureka Days Eureka Chamber of Commerce Pet blessing Mardi Growl Yappy Hour Caroling at the Eureka tree lighting Ads, community-wide communications, signage
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Womens Group
We are forming a St. Francis Womens Group. The purpose: to enjoy being together and to get to know one another better. Our first meeting is Tuesday, May 13 at Laura Hoffners home. Mark you calendars. Details will follow. All women are invited!
Adopt-a-Highway
Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m., meet us at the Eureka High School parking lot. Reflective vests, gloves, and trash bags are provided.
Oxfam World Hunger Banquet and World Food Day lunch United Thank Offering Spiritual direction
Spiritual Guidance Pastoral care to those outside our congregation e.g., Vicars discretionary fund 12-step groups in the Community Room Administration/leadership/management Bishops Committee Executive Committee Diocesan delegates to Convention, Metro IV meetings Finances Personnel, staffing Buildings, grounds
Ministry
Stations & Taize Maundy Thursday R Mayfield J Eckhardt P Wrob K McDonald K. Selle M. Booker M. Booker S. Schmidt K McDonald M. Booker S. Schmidt B Sacco E. Hoffner K. Jordan B Sacco N Sacco J. Smith B. Smith B Champlin B. Smith C Champlin B Champlin All Members Cleanup J. Eckhardt J. Schmidt J. Eckhardt R. Mayfield S Jones A.Underwood M. Booker S. Schmidt J. Schmidt S. Schmidt P. Wrob K. Selle M Weaver K. McDonald K McDonald M. Booker J. Cody P. Wrob R Mayfield Good Friday Easter J Eckhardt K. McDonald M. Booker K. Selle S. Schmidt B. Sacco
APR 6 Apr 27
APR 13
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APR 17
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Palm Sunday
Sexton
J Eckhardt
R Mayfield
Lectors
J. Cody
M Booker
K. Selle
T. Booker
Intercessors
J. Cody
S. Schmidt
K. Selle
M Booker
Chalice
M Booker
K Selle
Acolyte
J. Smith
R. Mayfield
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Torch-
J Lauless
bears
Underwood
A Carr
J. Lauless
Altar Guild
L. Doolittle
J. Smith
Usher
B. Smith
R. Mayfield
Tellers
B. Smith
R Mayfield
J. Eckhardt
A. Underwood
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12:30 pm Crafternooners 6:30 pm Tutoring @ Lodge
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9 am Staff Meeting 7 pm Bible Study
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10 am Bible Study
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10 am Metro IV @ St. Tims 1 pm Mens Group
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.
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10 am Holy Eucharist Rt 1 11:40 am Adult Forum
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5:30 pm Prayer Group 6:30 pm Worship & Music
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12:30 pm Crafternooners
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10 am Bible Study 6 pm Crazy Bowling with Youth
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10 am Adopt-ahighway
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PALM SUNDAY 10 am Holy Eucharist Rt 1 11:40 am Adult Forum
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5:30 pm Prayer Group
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7 pm Seder Meal @ Lodge
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12:30 pm Crafternooners 7 pm Taize Service @ Lodge
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7 pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist @ Lodge
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9 am Exec. Committee Meeting 10 am Bible Study 12 pm Good Friday Service @ Lodge 7 pm Good Friday Service @ Lodge
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10 am Youth Group stuff eggs
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EASTER 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rt II 11:40 am Easter Egg Hunt
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5:30 pm Prayer Group
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12:30 pm Crafternooners 6:30 pm Tutoring @ Lodge 7 pm Youth Group @ Pastor
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7 pm Bible Study
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10 am Bible Study
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Laura Hoffner, Yard, house blessing, potluck
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10 am Holy Eucharist EOW 11:40 am Adult Forum 12:30 pm
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5:30 pm Prayer Group
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12:30 pm Crafternooners 6:30 pm Tutoring @ Lodge