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.St.FrancisEureka.com Vicar The Rev. Sally S. Weaver Phone No.s: Home: 636-938-7773 Cell: 314-651-3836 Bishops Committee: Richard Mayfield, Sr. Warden, Bob Hosutt, Jr. Warden; Kathleen McDonald, Clerk; Lori Scissors; Debbie Pizzella; Michael Booker; Paddy Wrob; Cassie Eckhardt; Barb Sacco; Steve Strathearn Nancy Bergman, Treasurer. 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 .

The Chalice
St. Francis Episcopal Church Eureka MO

November 2011

The Pastors Corner

Give us grace to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living. Collect for
All Saints Day

November 1 is All Saints Day. Each year on this date we remember and celebrate the multitude of people that the Church recognizes as furthering Christs work in the world. November 2 is All Souls Day. On this date we remember and celebrate those whose love of Christ and the Church may be known to us alone. We give thanks for the faithful, that cloud of witnesses, who lived virtuous and godly lives but who are not renowned or famous. In addition to members of my family, the Rev. Robert Skinner, the Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church Webster Groves, was an important influence on my spiritual development during my youth. Bob Skinner was a man that people either flocked to or fled from; you either loved him or could cite lots of reasons not to. There was nothing meek or mild about Bob. He wasnt a particularly big man, but he had a real presence. What was it that was so powerful about this saint? My answer: Bob was a man of faith and integrity. First and foremost, Bob knew himself to be a child of God. Bob was grounded in Christ and his life flowed from that center. It was from watching Bob that I learned about serving Christ as a priest calling people to worship, and being with them as they cried in loss and laughed in celebration. It was from Bob that I saw that life could be lived sacramentally, as a hymn of thanksgiving to God. Bob also taught me about speaking the truth in love. During my teen years Bob was the person I most trusted to express my fears and doubts to. I knew Bob would think carefully and reply honestly to
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In this Issue
Adult Forum Calendar, p 3; Advent Lessons & Carols, p 5; Attendance Statistics, p 13 Birthdays/Anniversaries, p 11; Bishops Column, p 7; Bishops Committee Information, p 9; Book Group meeting, p 6; Calendar, p 18; Calendar for Vicar on Line, p 2; Childrens Reflections, p 13; Consecration Sunday, p 14; Contacting the Vicar, p 3; Evangelism, p 12; Financial Update, p 20; Gratitude Sunday, p 14; Greening St. Francis, p 15; Movie Review, p 10; New Ministry/volunteer form, p 15-17; Oxfam World Food Day p 5 & 14; Pastors Corner, p 1 & 2; Photo Ops., p 8; Prayer for St. Francis, p 6; Prayer list, p 5; Recipe of the Month, p 11; RSVP, p 12; Spiritual Offerings for the Week, p 12; Stewardship Thought, p 5; Thanksgiving Eve service, p 2; Worship Schedule, p 19; Youth Group Basketball, p 10; Youth Group Meeting, p 12.

whatever I said. I might not like his point of view, but I knew hed tell me exactly what he thought. I never felt judged by Bob, even though I was sometimes the recipient of hard truths. Who are your saints? During worship on Sunday, November 6 well honor all the saints and read the names of the dead who shaped us into Christians. During the Adult Forum well share with one another stories of our personal saints. I look forward to hearing from you about the Bob Skinners of your lives.

Pastor Sally
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.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Join us at the Lodge at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 23 for a Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist. The service of worship will include an interactive sermon. After a few brief remarks from Pastor Sally, the assembled community will be asked to think about their blessings. For what are you thankful? is the question that will be posed; any and all in the congregation will be encouraged to tell a story of gratitude.

Time to Fall Back

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6. Dont forget to turn your clock back one hour Saturday night unless you want to be an hour early for service on Sunday morning!

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Here is the schedule of offerings at the Adult Forum on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. through December of 2011 and the first part of 2012. The entire 2011 Adult Forum calendar for the rest of 2011 and the first half of 2012 is on our website at www.stfrancisereka.com select Christian Education/Formation, Adults:
November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27 December 4 December 11 December 18 December 25 January 1 January 8 January 15 January 22 January 29 February 5 February 12 February 19 February 26 Stories from the community Stewardship brunch Religious literacy "Greening" the church -- presentation by Sabine McDowell Vicars forum quarterly goal review The global Church today The global Church tomorrow Christmas brunch To be determined -- but something fun Diocesan Convention 2011 -- speaker Judges, part 1 St. Francis Church Annual Meeting Judges, part 2 Samuel Saul David Solomon

Adult Forum Calendar

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: SallySWeaver@yahoo.com. She wants to respond quickly, so please let her know if thats not occurring.

Sunday Attendance Statistics

2010 16 Pentecost 17 Pentecost 18 Pentecost 19 Pentecost 48 26 38 46 2011 49 45 41 48

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Upcoming Events
Save the Dates
Here are upcoming St. Francis events you wont want to miss: Saturday, November 5 Saturday, November 26 Eureka High School Craft Show Shopping with St. Nick at the parish house

a series of meditations followed by periods of silent reflection and prayer. The cost for the day is $40.00 which includes lunch. Register for the Advent Quiet Day by sending a check to St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 33 North Clay, Ferguson. MO 63135. Registrations must be received by November 21. For further information contact Confluence at exdir@confluencespirituality.org

The Magnetic Church

Sponsored and hosted by Grace Episcopal Church, 514 E. Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, MO 63122 Conference: Friday evening, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, 2011 Andrew D. Weeks presents a workshop on practical evangelism; equipping your church to help attract, welcome and retain new members Fees: $45 for Episcopalians; other guests $50; fee includes material, light refreshments and Saturday lunch.

Shopping with St. Nicholas November 26th

Whenever Eureka celebrates, St. Francis wants to be there. Thats why the Parish House will be open and full of activities on Saturday evening, November 26th, when Santa Claus comes to Central to turn on the tree lights. Santas visit, usually via fire truck, is a big occasion for the families of Eureka, and St. Francis will add to the celebration. Before Santa arrives, St. Francis will join with the singers from the Eureka Historical Society to lead Christmas Carols. In the Parish House itself:

Confluence: A Center for Spirituality Offers an Advent Quiet Day

Give yourself the gift of some quiet reflection time as you prepare for the coming of the Infant God. Join us at Mercy Center, away from the crowded malls and the hustle and bustle of cooking, shopping and wrapping, for a traditional Advent Quiet Day. Confluence: A Center for Spirituality offers this Advent Quiet Day at Mercy Center Conference and Retreat Center, 2039 Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63131, Saturday, December 10, 2010 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Rev. Steve Lawler will present

Pastor Sally will tell the Christmas story The Blessed Pet Boutique will be open for Christmas shopping St. Nicholas (aka Ed Kindley) will visit with children, tell them St. Nicks story, and have pictures taken for anyone who wants them Children will be invited to choose and purchase gifts for their parents, grandparents, and others. Gifts will all be priced well under a dollar so that children can get a gift their favorite way: All by myself!

If you have items to donate, new or gently used, for St. Nicks Nook, please bring to Debbie Pizzella at church or to the Parish House.

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Advent Lessons and Carols

Save the date! December 5th, the second Sunday in Advent, offers the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols at the Cathedral. St. Francis choir is only one of many choirs from around the diocese who offer their best efforts to help tell the Incarnation story in scripture and song. Starting time is usually 6:30. St. Francis friends, to make an evening really worth driving downtown, usually go out someplace fun to get a bite to eat. Plan to join us. Tom & John Judy Sam & Jan Bob Allen

Prayer List
Sons of Paddy Wrob Parishioner Parents of Della Hosutt Brother of Barb Sacco Former Parishioner

Dan & Lou Ann Parishioner & wife Kathy Sister of John & Sue Schmidts son-in-law Sister & nephew of Cory Lawson Relatives of Carly Champlin Great-grandson of Bob & Carly Champlin Son of Nick Sacco Husband of Lori Scissors Friend of Paddy Wrob Son of Dan Merideth Son of Jerry & Bob Smith

World Food Day

On Sunday, October 23rd, St. Francis recognized World Food Day. When you sit down to eat every day, do you think about how the meal you're eating is the product of a complex, and global food system? This World Food Day, St. Francis teamed up with a host of allies across the US and around the globe with a simple yet compelling ideato host a Sunday Dinner that fosters a conversation about where your food comes from, who cultivates it, and how we can make the food system more just and sustainable. Carroll Dick, Kathleen McDonald and Steve Strathearn served a dinner of salad, red beans and rice, corm muffins and apple desserts. St. Francis' local expert on global food issues, Ruth Meinzen-Dick, shared her wealth of knowledge, and information from Oxfam was shared. Ruth Meinzen-Dick joined IFPRI in 1989. The International Food Policy Research Institute seeks sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty. Her research deals with water resource management, land, forests, property rights, collective action, and the impact of agricultural research on poverty. She leads IFPRIs Gender Task Force and co-leads work on strengthening womens assets. Much of her research has been in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Gail & Cody Ron & Roberta Kaysen Jett

Todd Mike Ian Josh, in Iraq Ryan, in Iraq

Stewardship Thought
Bringto the place that the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his name: your tithes and your donations, and all your choice votive gifts that you vow to the Lord. -- Deuteronomy 12:11

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St. Francis Book Group

Please consider coming to one or all of our book group discussions. We meet about every third Thursday (check The Chalice, Sunday bulletin, or contact Kevin Selle for reminders of the date each month) from 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the Parish House. Everyone and every age is welcome. Feel free to bring your dinner and/or a friend. If you have book suggestions let Kevin know either in person, by phone or email at kds2041@sbcglobal.net. November 17th Selection The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cellstaken without her knowledgebecame one of the most important tools in medicine. The first "immortal" human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb's

effects; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions. Yet Henrietta Lacks remains virtually unknown, buried in an unmarked grave. Over the decade it took to uncover this story, the author became enmeshed in the lives of the Lacks family especially Henrietta's daughter Deborah, who was devastated to learn about her mother's cells. She was consumed with questions: Had scientists cloned her mother? Did it hurt her when researchers infected her cells with viruses and shot them into space? What happened to her sister, Elsie, who died in a mental institution at the age of fifteen? And if her mother was so important to medicine, why couldn't her children afford health insurance? Intimate in feeling, astonishing in scope, and impossible to put down, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks captures the beauty and drama of scientific discovery, as well as its human consequences (excerpt from SLCL website). Future Selections December 15: Certain Poor Shepherds, by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas January 19: Heaven is for Real, by Todd Burpo

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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Peace to those far off and peace to those near (Ephesians 2:17)
When I talk about our Dioceses involvement in Gods mission with our friends in Lui Diocese in South Sudan, occasionally someone will say, But shouldnt we be doing something here in Missouri? The answer is: Of course we should. Lets recognize that most of our parishes and missions are already engaged in just that, here in Missouri. I realize that those questioners are asking something morethey want to know why, as a Diocesan community, we cannot engage Gods mission nearby, with the same care, focus, and desire for relationship which we have for the Moru people of Lui Diocese. I have yearned for such a nearby venue myself, and I think that question is rightly put: Why not Missouri also? There is good news on this front. I believe that such a place for focused mission is being revealed, and it lies in one of the historic neighborhoods of St. Louis City. Much work waits to be done before this mission becomes a reality, but I am beginning to see enough of its outlines to think that it can actually happen. My address at diocesan convention on Nov. 18 will spell out some detailsthe text will be available immediately after I deliver it at DioceseMo.org, and in the print edition of Seek in December. For now I want to whet your appetite for the opportunity to join Gods mission nearby, and to do so in a hands-on, participatory way. I also want to muse a bit about Titus Preslers take on the nature of mission, as he writes in Going Global with God: Reconciling Mission in a World of Difference. (There is a fine review of this book in the October 23, 2011 of Living Church.) Presler writes that mission is not an activity which first-world Christians direct to the rest of the world, nor is it the obligation which rich Christians show toward the poor. Mission, he argues (rightly, I think), is the responsibility and joy of every Christian, undertaken for the sake of Jesus. The only requirement is that the action be directed outward. Rich Christians and poor, first-world and two-thirds world: participation in Gods mission is available to all of us. And no one gets an excuse note. So important for Christians in the West, Presler describes authentic mission as more like a pilgrimage than anything else. Pilgrims are those who go to a holy place, to be among holy people. They yearn to know the place and the people, and to befriend both. Their purpose is not to fix anyone or anything, without the consent or, even better, the initiative of the people who live there. Apart from this understanding, the danger of condescension lurks. Our venue for mission in Lui Diocese is among people who know extreme poverty. The venue which I have seen in St. Louis City lies in an impoverished neighborhood. In such venues, the metaphor of pilgrimage becomes crucial, lest we condescend. A pilgrim sets foot on a holy place, among a holy people, which people and place have something to teach the pilgrim, who might thereby be transformed. Through Gods gracious economy, and with much listening on everyones partmuch, much listeningboth people and pilgrims can find blessing through the encounter. Pray God that we pilgrims may find such a place nearby.
Bishop Wayne Smith November 2011

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Pet Blessing
What a beautiful day! Although no cats were blessed this year, one horse was blessed and more than 60 dogs. With help from the City of Eureka and many members of St. Francis, the Eureka community celebrated Gods creation. Congratulations and thanks to Debbie Pizzella and her dedicated team for a wonderful day in the sun.

High Flying Friendship

St. Francis parishioners Sylvia Ahmed and Ernie, Rosie and Lewis Benecke have been friends for a long time. When Sylvias son Naseer, a professional pilot, became certified to fly a large helicopter, he invited Ernie and Rosie for a flight around Wildwood. With Naseer at the controls, Sylvia and Lewis in charge on the ground, Ernie and Rosie had an exciting flight right over their own house. Despite the fact that she was scared to death starting out, Rosie loved the experience. No word from Ernie yethis heart may still be in his shoes.

Wednesday Crafternoon
The Parish House is open to all our crafters from 12:30 2:30 on Wednesday afternoons. Thanks to a wonderful idea from Sally Hader, we laugh, talk, sip coffee and laugh some more while we knit, quilt, and make tote bags. Who knew ministry could be so much fun?! If you do any portable art, drop in some Wednesday.

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Bishops Committee News

Bishops Committee Meeting Schedule
The Bishops Committee typically meets on the third Sunday of the month beginning at 12:15 p.m. All are welcome to sit in and listen. Highlights of the Bishops Committee Meeting of October 16, 2011 Note: Essential dates to go on your calendar are underlined. Opening business Opening prayer; sharing of joys and concerns Approval of September 25 meeting minutes. Minutes of the September 25th meeting were distributed electronically and approved by the B.C. Treasurers report Nancy Bergmann gave the treasurers report for September, 2011. Nancy and Pastor Sally have analyzed the year-to-date pledge income line, which is lower than budgeted, and believe that this will be fine by the end of the fiscal year. The financial reports were approved as presented.
Suzanne Jones

Masons

The Masons have signed the agreement on usage and responsibilities of the Lodge and St. Francis Church. The agreement is posted on the bulletin board.

An agreement has been reached with Diane Richardson to keep the Lodge clean. Diane began work the week of October 10 and the BISHOPS COMMITTEE members in attendance agreed that the facility was much improved. The Masons have decided to change their Pancake Breakfasts to the first Saturday of the month beginning in January 2012. Stewardship/Evangelism Our annual Stewardship program is underway. We will use the same program as we used successfully last year. Consecration Sunday will be November 13th, with pledges collected at the service. A catered luncheon will follow. In partial preparation and as part of the program, The Rev. Dr. Warren Crews will be the guest preacher on November 6th and November 13th. Before services on Sunday the 6th, Dr. Crews will meet at the parish house with B.C. members and their spouses.

has agreed to be treasurer for 2012. Maxine Heller will still be in charge of accounting with Nancy Bergmann as consultant. Vicars report

New ministry initiative

Door-to-door evangelism efforts. Because of a strep infection Barbara Sacco and Pastor Sally had to reschedule to Wednesday, October 22nd.

Jackie and Kevin Selle have proposed a new ministry for the parish in helping to tutor students at no cost. They presented a brief proposal to show how we can serve neighboring students, especially those who cannot afford the rates at agencies coordinated by the public school systems in our area. They believe that this ministry is one that is unique in our area and one that we can sustain over time until we determine whether or not we are helping the community in the way that we believe that we can. The BISHOPS COMMITTEE enthusiastically endorsed the Selles plan.

Computers in the parish office are now password protected. Community Room Door locks into the Community room will be changed to allow access only to that room and not the church office.

Important dates in January.

January 22nd is our annual meeting;

January 29th is the Bishops visit. If you or anyone you know wishes to be confirmed at
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that time, please notify Pastor Sally.

Nominating Committee

representatives bring to this meeting their budget requests for 2012.

Outgoing BISHOPS COMMITTEE members Bob Hosutt, Debbie Pizzella, and Lori Scissors will form a nominating committee to establish a slate for election to the BISHOPS COMMITTEE at the January 22nd Annual Meeting. Youth Group Update This new group is going very well. They have met twice and have created and prioritized the activities they would like to undertake in the coming year. A few are social outings, but most of the ideas are service oriented. One of the first things they will do is to bake cookies for serving with lunch to the guests at Trinity on Sunday, October 30th.

Temperature check Closing prayer

Submitted by Kathleen McDonald Clerk of the Bishops Committee

THE GIRL IN THE CAF

Its more than a movie; its also a lesson on the responsibility of living in the Global Village on Space Ship Earth in addition to healthy psychologically grounded living. Oh! Its also a love story. THE GIRL IN THE CAF is about a very intellectual, cerebral one-sided man who meets his muse. She not only educates him about becoming a tenacious advocate in regards to social responsibilities but she also grounds him organically in the value of a loving relationship. This is an HBO movie rated TV-14.

Hope Church in Columbia recently had to close. We can get padded folding chairs, some office furnishings, a folding screen and a few other items.

Other Reports Pet Blessing & Autumn Celebration summary. At least 65 dogs and one horse were blessed. This years location on the lawn of City Hall gave us great visibility and an unexpected helping hand from the city employees. Debbie Pizzella was thanked for her outstanding leadership in this large undertaking. Debbie recognized with thanks the efforts of all the parish members who worked hard to make the Pet Blessing a success. Financial summary to follow.

Youth Group Volleyball November 6

Sign up downstairs to play with the adult team at our Youth vs. Adults volleyball game on Sunday, November 6, at 12:30 p.m. at Lion Park. Dont play? Come cheer our teenagers and adults on. And bet on which side will win. Theres a donation basket downstairs at the Lodge. All proceeds will be given by the St. Francis Youth Group to a charity of the teens choice.

Green report. The recycling bin at kidheight is in place on the lower level in the Lodge. Additionally, Steve Strathearn, Carroll Dick, Ruth Meinzen-Dick and Kathleen McDonald are ready to deliver the Oxfam World Food day dinner during adult forum on Sunday, October 23rd.

Closing business Next BISHOPS COMMITTEE meeting is November 20. Sally requested that committee chairs/

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Recipe of the Month

Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole Its well worth the time to put this delicious vegetable casserole together. It makes a great luncheon dish with just crusty French bread and a light dessert. Serve it with any kind of meat and salad for a delicious Sunday dinner. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups eggplant 1/3 cup olive oil 3/4 cup onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup whole pitted black olives 4 green peppers, seeds and membrane removed, cut in thin strips 3 cups zucchini, cut in 1/2 inch slices 2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and quartered 1/2 tsp. dried oregano salt freshly ground black pepper

Directions: Peel eggplant and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Salt, stack the slices, cover with a plate and place a heavy weight on top. This will press excess moisture out of the eggplant. Put olive oil in large, deep skillet and saut onions and garlic until onions turn golden. Add the olives, green peppers, zucchini and tomatoes to the skillet. Add drained eggplant and sprinkle the mixture with a small amount of olive oil. Add oregano and simmer, covered, over very low heat about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover skillet and place in oven for an additional 15 minutes to reduce the amount of liquid. Before serving, salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Servings: 8-10 Prep Time: 20-30 minutes Cooking Time: 60 minutes all together Source: This recipe is from an old church cookbook.
Submitted by Sylvia Ahmad

Birthdays in November
Skip Moreland Elaine Booker Kevin Selle Jon Lawson Debbie Pizzella 11/3 11/4 11/10 11/16 11/23

Have we missed an important date for you or your family? Make sure the Parish Administrator has all the important dates for you in the church records.

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RSVP Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

Weve begun RSVP, Robe and Slippers Virtual Prayer, on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. Were saying Evening Prayer II together via the Internet from the comfort of our own homes. Youll want a Book of Common Prayer, so you can follow along. Heres what youll need on your computer: an Internet connection Skype. Its a free download. a webcam (camera) headphones a microphone that can be muted Once you establish a Skype username youll e -mail that to Jackie Selle so that she can invite you to join the RSVP group. (Currently Jackie convenes the meeting because she has the group membership.)

caroling at Marymount, the nursing facility in Eureka. We are blessed by the teenagers in our midst. At our inaugural meeting they were asked, What do you want to do as a youth group? They generated 26 ideas. That by itself is impressive. And 24 of those 26 ideas are activities that help other people from baking cookies for firemen to shoveling snow off the driveways of the elderly and infirm. With Gods help, the future depends upon these young people. We are in good hands. Please hold our Youth Group and their leaders, Skip and Patti Moreland and Pastor Sally, in your prayers.

Door-to-Door Evangelism
In pairs, we intend to go door to door in the new subdivisions in the Eureka area, inviting people who do not have a church home to come join us at St. Francis Church. Last months Chalice went to press on September 29. An article in that October edition said that that night we began this door-todoor evangelism effort. Unfortunately, illness prevented us from fulfilling that plan. We rescheduled, but bad weather once again thwarted our efforts. At this point it looks like well have to wait for the longer days of spring before we begin this venture. If youre interested in this undertaking, please let Pastor Sally know. All are welcome to participate in this radical act of invitation.

If you have any technical problems, you can call on Carroll Dick. Carroll has graciously agreed to troubleshoot and help solve technology issues. Skype is easy to use. Thanks to the cameras and microphones we can see and hear one another. In our robe and slippers from the PC in our dens we can engage in a peaceful 20-minute service of prayer with members of our community of faith. Please join us any Tuesday evening that fits your schedule. -- Pastor Sally

St. Francis Youth Group

Our teens spent the evening of Wednesday, Oct 26 baking Halloween cookies. Then, on Sunday, October 30, they distributed a hot lunch and their homemade cookies to hungry and homeless guests at Trinity Episcopal Church Central West End. Come cheer on the Youth Group as we play volleyball on Nov 6 at Lions Park, beginning around 12:30 p.m. (See the article in Upcoming Events.) In December the Youth Group will be wrapping Christmas gifts for families being helped through the Agape House in Pacific. Theyll also be

As Seen on Church Signs and Bulletins

Thursday night: potluck dinner. Prayer and medication to follow.

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Our Childrens Reflections on God and the Gospel

What would a king do?

Concerning the parable of the Wedding Feast

My teacher is the funniest teacher in the whole world! I think the guests to Gods party should have to go through a metal detector.

If I was king I want a lot of hot dogs!

After the story of the unmerciful servant and forgiveness

After 16 days, everyone should be released. 15 weeks later, the unforgiving servant was released. Let me tell you about Alcatraz. Never go in a cell at night. Especially the number cells, or you will be dead when you get out. With red blood coming out of your eyes. The World Trade Centers are in the same place that Alcatraz is. I know 4 other kinds of cells. One traps slimy ghosts. Because fish die. Because if there were no trees there would be no Oxygen. Pray for no more evil forest fires, because a person might leave a campfire warm and then a wind might come up like Wheeeeeee. And then whoosh, the dead trees would go up. One boy at school was bad to me. He wanted to break Josephina, my doll. Josephina kicked and punched him. Next time that boy be bad to me, my mom say I can punch him in the stomach! I dont like copycats. Birds eat a lot because they need to fly. From Schnucks. I mean, Roll Mart. My sister loves cheese!

What would you say when God opened the door?

Yay God! Me too! The food would taste godly. God would serve cookies and candy at his party! Im guessing there would be turkey. I used to eat a lot. Treat others as you want to be treated. Pick up trash using your whole hand. And use your whole heart. Use your manners. Keep your hans (sic) to yourself. Abby shares with me. Whenever people are nice, you be nice to them in general.

While talking about prayer

How can we protect the environment?

Why would we care if trees die?

Where did your bird get her food?

In discussing the vineyards -

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Consider this.What Will You Do?

My head is spinning trying to keep both global and local perspectives on the important parts of caring for our planet home. Recently, St. Francis friends offered, in one mind-clearing event: the opportunity to participate in an international food awareness day; to hear from an international expert on the current state of hunger and food production in the world; to look at our own efforts within the parish; and to eat a delicious, home-cooked meal that reflected a less costly, more healthy, more global approach to feeding our church family. Whew! Sometimes the problems of sustainable food production, sufficient that everyone can eat well and healthily, seem overwhelming. But listening to our discussion on October 23, and to input from both Ruth Meinzen-Dick and from Oxfam it seems that one key word to keep in mind is balance. Poorer countries need to buy produce from their own farmers, using international aid when their own sources run dry. People in developed countries want to balance their own food consumption, not only for their own health, but because it impacts prices for food in our own country and around the world. [Note: I would highly recommend looking at Laura Dicks blog from Madagascar, especially the October 8th entry on cassava melon. http:// laurainthelandoflemurs.umwblogs.org/ ] As we look at the faces of those starving in Somalia and consider the many reasons why they dont have a sustainable agriculture, the problems of world hunger seem overwhelming, seem entirely too much for any one person, family, parish or even Church to take on. Yet we see in our own state, in our own county, in our own homes how we can help. There are small, easy things we can do, as families and as a parish, to help keep the world food supply in better balance. Steve Strathearn closed the presentation with a question for us all. Interestingly enough, the question posed by Steve and by Oxfam is the same question our Sunday school children asked us to answer a few weeks

earlier as they talked about caring for Gods creation: What Will You Do? Thanks to all who made this presentation possible: To Carroll Dick who brought us the idea of participating in World Food Day and the study guides from Oxfam; to Steve Strathearn and Ruth Meinzen-Dick for their thoughtful questions and presentations; and to Carroll, Ruth, Steve, Debbie and me for cooking our lunch. Kathleen McDonald

Gratitude Sunday, November 20th

Many American families have traditions or rituals centered around Thanksgiving dinner, traditions that invite members of the group to share their gratitude. At St. Francis, our parish family has new traditions for sharing our gratitude, and two of them will happen on Sunday, November 20th at our regular 10:00 worship service. As economic times get tougher for many of us, we know that there are many more unemployed and underemployed neighbors who are not able to feed their families. St. Francis members already donate regularly to the Eureka Food Pantry. On November 20th the Worship and Music committee is asking that we bring food or non-food items for the pantry. At the offertory the people will process our gifts to Pastor Sally who will place them on the altar. Perhaps there will be too many to fit on the altar and well have to annex the little red wagon for overflow! As part of Gratitude Sunday, Pastor Sally will bless the scarves, hats and gloves that have been knitted, crocheted, or purchased by members of our parish family for use by men, women and children who dont have enough warm outdoor wear for the winter. Paddy Wrob will take these offerings to Agape House and to the staff at St. Marthas Hall to distribute to their clients. Sunday the 20th is the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day, and the last Sunday before Advent. Its the perfect time to thank God for the blessings in our lives by sharing some of what we have with our neighbors who have less.

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New Ministry Kicks Off Nov. 16

St. Francis Episcopal Church

A question that often comes up at St. Francis is What do we have to offer to this community? In an attempt to answer this question and increase our interaction and presence in our area, St. Francis volunteers will begin offering a free homework help service for local students. You can be a part of this exciting new ministry! Open homework help sessions will be every Wednesday night at the Parish House beginning November 16 and will run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tutors will be volunteers from the congregation and ideally will be scheduled in advance to meet the specific needs of students planning to attend. Volunteers will also be needed to be on hand to work with drop-in students. Tutoring can be very expensive. Rockwoods Tutor Connect program is $49.50 per hour, which we believe is out of reach for some students needing assistance with class work. Kevin and Jackie Selle will coordinate the program. As a certified teacher with over two decades in the classroom and two advanced degrees, Jackie has the experience to make the program credible and the contacts in local school districts to get it started. We have the space (parish house) and can offer the program with the assistance of volunteers from the congregation at virtually no cost; the only donations needed are time and talent (and a few dozen cookies!). Your help is needed. Please pick up a volunteer form at church and mark any areas you feel you could provide homework assistance. You can also simply email a note to the address below indicating your areas of expertise and the ages you would feel comfortable working with. If you are not comfortable tutoring students, volunteers are needed to bake cookies to have on hand. A training session for volunteers is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9 at the Parish House. Come learn more about this exciting new ministry. Questions, volunteer forms, or requests for homework help should be directed to the Selles or to homeworkhelpsf@gmail.com. Dust off those algebra books, sharpen your pencils, and put on your thinking caps and join us as we embark upon this exciting new ministry!

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Homework Help Ministry Volunteer Info Name: ___________________ Phone Number: _________________ email: ____________________ Please check any areas you feel competent to tutor.
Elementary Any math Algebra Trigonometry Geometry Calculus Other: __________ Middle School High School

Elem. Social Sciences (any) World History American History Psychology Geography Other: ___________

Middle

High School

Elem. Sciences (any) Biology Earth Science Chemistry Physics Other: _________

Middle

High School

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Elem. Communication Arts Composition Grammar Shakespeare Literature Reading Other: __________

Middle

High School

Elem. World Languages Spanish German French Latin Other: __________ (Please turn over)

Middle

High School

Elem. Other Subject Areas Art Music Computers Other: ___________

Middle

High School

Other areas of expertise that you can offer: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ I would be willing to bake a few dozen cookies for the sessions . Yes No (circle one)

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St. Francis Episcopal Church

210 S. Central Avenue Eureka, MO 63025
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

2011

Sat

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, 1 November Parish Secretary on vacation5!

Nov 6-20 Day light saving time ends Nov. 6

2
Office closed Vicars Day off 12:30 p.m. Crafters, parish house

4
10 am Bible Study, Parish House 4:30 pm Cathedral banner committee, parish house

5
9-2 Eureka High School craft fair 10:00 am Metro IV, Church of the Good Shepherd

8:00 pm RSVP

All Saints Commemoration 8:30 am Bishops Com, parish house 10 am Holy Eucharist -Lodge, Rite II 11:30 am Adult Forum 12:30 pm Youth Grp volleyball, Lions Park

7
5:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Parish House 6:30 p.m. Worship & Music, parish house

8
8:00 pm RSVP

9
Office closed Vicars Day off 12:30 p.m. Crafters, parish house 6:30 pm Tutoring program training

10

11
10 am Bible Study, Parish House

12
8:30 am Andrew Weeks at Grace Kirkwood

6:30 pm Andrew Weeks at Grace Kirkwood

13
Consecration Sunday 10 am Holy Eucharist-Lodge, Rite II 11:30 am Catered brunch

14
5:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Parish House

15
6:00 pm Comm. & Mktg, parish house 8:00 pm RSVP

16
Office closed Vicars Day off 12:30 p.m. Crafters, parish house 6:30 pm Tutoring program

17
6:30 m Book Disc Group , parish house

18
10 am Bible Study, Parish House

19

20
10 am Holy Eucharist-Lodge, Rite II 11:30 am Adult Forum 12:30 pm Bishops Com

21 Deadline 22
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8:00 pm RSVP 5:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Parish House 6-7 p.m. Daisy Girl Scout Troop (Community Room)

23

Office closed Vicars Day off 12:30 p.m. Crafters, parish house 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Eve service at Lodge

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10 am Bible Study, Parish House

26
10:00 am Adopt-ahighway 6-9 pm Shopping with St. Nick, parish house

27
10 am Holy Eucharist-Lodge, Rite II 11:30 am Adult Forum

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5:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Parish House

29
8:00 pm RSVP

30 Office
closed Vicars Day off 12:30 p.m. Crafters, parish house
6:30 pm Tutoring program

Please call or e-mail the Parish Office (stfranch@sbcglobal.net) with items for the calendar before the last week in each month to get on the following months calendar. Shaded area indicates days Maxine is in office, from 8 till noon, unless indicated otherwise.

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Worship Participant Schedule

Ministry
SACRISTAN

November
Thanksgiving Eve

2011

06-Nov
Jim Eckhardt

13-Nov
Rich Mayfield

20-Nov
Jim Eckhardt Paddy Wrob & Bob Smith

23-Nov
Rich Mayfield Cristin Selle & Kevin Selle

27-Nov
Jim Eckhardt Barb Sacco & Kristie Lenzen

LECTORS

Kathleen McDonald Sarah Branchfield & Cristin Selle & Alex Branchfield Paddy Wrob & Kevin Selle Kevin Selle Richard Mayfield Jerry Smith & Stevie Sewell Rich Mayfield

INTERCESSOR

Sue Schmidt

Bob Smith

Kathleen McDonald

Kristie Lenzen

CHALICE ACOLYTE ALTAR GUILD

Michael Booker Kevin Selle Brigitte Jung & Linda Doolittle Nick Sacco

Barb Sacco Kyra Jordan Linda Doolittle & Jerry Smith John Schmidt

Kathleen McDonald

Kevin Selle Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Stevie Sewell & Brigitte Jung Michael Booker Bob Champlin & Arlene Underwood

USHER

Jim Eckhardt

TELLERS HOSPITALITY/ COFFEE HOUR

Bob Champlin & Jim Arlene Underwood Bob Smith & Bob Rich Mayfield & Jim Eckhardt & Suzanne Jones Champlin Eckhardt Catered Brunch

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 with Night Prayer from 6:05-6:15 p.m.

Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Parish House (210 S. Central) 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.

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Financial News and Information

Financial Update September 2011
September 2011 Total Income Total Expenses Difference $ $ 6,871 7,136 (265) Budgeted for September $ 8,847 8,215 $ 632 YTD 2011 Actual $ 79,543 75,101 $ 4,442 $ 8,605 1,672 4,536 26,000 3,422 YTD 2011 Budget $ 79,623 80,005 $ (382)

Checking AccountRockwood Bank Balance in Edward Jones Money Market Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-general Custodial account held by the Diocese Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-Sp Growth

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.

Additionally, on the Sunday immediately following the Bishops Committee meeting (third Sunday of the month), the financial results for the previous month will be reported in the bulletin insert.