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 .

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St. Francis Episcopal Church Eureka MO

September 2011

The Pastors Corner

O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find youthrough Jesus Christ our Lord. -- Book of Common Prayer, page 257. Thanks to God, St. Francis Church is growing in numbers and in Spirit. In this edition of the Chalice youll read about how the Monday night prayer meeting has deepened our connections to God and one another, how God is starting a new thing with our Youth Group, how in ministry and fellowship we are Christ in the world. Some months ago I described how three people (A., B., and C.) have been helped through the Vicars discretionary fund. This month Ill tell you about two people who are new members in good standing of St. Francis Church, who contribute to and support us, but whom you probably do not know and have not seen. Noel C. has been among us a few times. Raised as a Christian in India, Noel currently lives with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren in Wildwood. I take communion to Noel on Tuesday mornings. We share the Holy Eucharist and spend time chatting, often ruminating on what it means to live as a faithful Christian in the 21stcentury. Noels health prevents him from attending St. Francis regularly. Dan C. is also a member in good standing of St. Francis Church whom we will not see on Sunday mornings. Dan lives in a
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In this Issue
Adult Forum Calendar, p 3; Attendance Statistics, p 18 Birthdays/Anniversaries, p 11; Bishops Column, p 7; Bishops Committee Information, p 9 ; Blessing of Animals News, p 13; Book Store, p 4; Calendar, p 17; Calendar for Vicar on Line, p 2; Chalice/Calendar/ Worship Schedule, p 20; Childrens Reflections, p 14; Concerts on Central, p 15; Contacting the Vicar, p 20; Craft Group, p 10; Faith/Family Day at Edward Jones Dome, p 21; Financial Update, p 19; Float Trip, p 15; Greening St. Francis, p 16; Humor, p. 8; Knitters, p 2; Monday Prayer Group, p. 5 % 16; Pastors Corner, p 1 & 2; Prayer for St. Francis, p 6; Prayer list, p 4; Recipe of the Month, p 11; Remembering 9/11, p 10; Retreat for women, p 6; Spiritual Offerings for the Week, p 20; Spotlight On , p 12; Stewardship Thought, p 18; Theology Class, p 8; Upcoming Events, p 4; Worship Schedule, p 18; Youth Group, p 14.

nursing care facility in Union, MO. A fine lawyer, Dan served with then State Attorney General John Danforth years ago. I take Dan communion on Sundays following worship. As the portable communion kit sits on the altar we pray, The people of St. Francis Church send Pastor Sally forth bearing these holy gifts that Dan may share with us in the communion of Christs Body and Blood. We who are many are one Body. By sharing the Eucharist with Noel and Dan they are re-membered -- that is, their membership in the piece of the body of Christ we call St. Francis is celebrated and affirmed. Please remember our parishioners Noel and Dan in your prayers. Through Jesus Christ we are connected and bound together, absent and present, known and unknown. Alleluia!

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.

United Thank Offering

In thanksgiving for our many blessings, St. Francis parishioners contributed $112 to the United Thank Offering at our Aug 28 in-gathering. The United Thank Offering provides assistance to important ministries throughout the U.S. Recently, United Thank Offering awarded a grant to the Diocese of Missouris Episcopal City Mission to enhance the worship services held in St. Louis area juvenile detention centers.

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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. 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:
September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30 November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27 December 4 December 11 December 18 December 25 Vicars forum quarterly goal review Reflection: 10-year anniversary of 9/11 What the Early Church was Like Archdeacon Mark Sluss -- The Role of Deacons The Apocrypha -- part 1 The Apocrypha -- part 2 The canon of Scripture Non-canonical gospels -- part 1 Non-canonical gospels -- part 2 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

Adult Forum Calendar

Calling All Knitters.

.or crocheters! Its hard to believe, but cooler weather is just around the corner. There are folks in our community who could use a warm scarf or cap or mittens. If you can knit or crochet, please consider donating to our collection that we will be gathering in early November. Pastor Sally will bless our creations and they will be tagged with a note that they were given by Friends at St. Francis in Eureka. This is a great way to reach out to people in need and also help get St. Francis name out in our community Please note: If you would rather donate a ready-made scarf, cap or gloves/mittens, they will be most welcome, and will be blessed and tagged with the handmade ones. For further information, contact Sue Schmidt at sue.schmidt45@yahoo.com, or 314-775-8877.
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Upcoming Events
A Glimpse into Diocesan Youth Events for 2011
October Also check out:

Prayer List
Tom & John Judy Sam & Jan Bob Richard Bethany Sons of Paddy Wrob Parishioner Parents of Della Hosutt Brother of Barb Sacco Grandfather of Ellen Sacco Friend of Susan Meyer, granddaughter of Dale Herzberg Former Parishioner Friend of Paddy Wrob Daughter of Brigitte Jung Granddaughter of a friend of Sylvia Ahmad Friend of Barb Sacco Sister of John & Sue Schmidts son-in-law Neighbor of Sylvia Ahmad Neighbor of Paddy Wrob Sister & nephew of Cory Lawson Friend of Michael Booker Son of Dan Merideth, in Iraq

Happening

Facebook: Episcopal Youth Missouri and Google Groups: Episcopal Youth Ministry

Save the Dates

Here are upcoming St. Francis events you wont want to miss: Fri.-Sat., September 9-10 Saturday, October 1 Eureka Days Blessing of the Animals on the Eureka City Hall lawn Saturday, November 5 Saturday, November 26 Eureka High School Craft Show Shopping with St. Nick in the parish house

Allen Jean Tanya Ameena Marla Kathy Margie Mary Gail & Cody Bill Josh

Christ Church Cathedral Bookstore Visit

The Cathedral Bookstore, which has operated since the 1940s, is being closed by Christ Church Cathedral at the end of 2011. For the very last time, the Cathedral Bookstore will visit St. Francis on Sunday, October 23. Items will be available for purchase downstairs at the Lodge following worship. Please keep the Bookstores manager Debbie Wheeler in your prayers.

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St. Francis Monday Prayer Group

By Michael Booker

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 The start of 2010 was a difficult time for our congregation. We were struggling for survival when Pastor Sally agreed to be our vicar. During planning meetings for Adult Forum, she felt strongly that we needed to do a series on the book, Unbinding Your Heart by Martha Grace Reese. The book argues that the vitality of a church comes from prayer, not from programs or marketing or facilities. Prayer is the way to stay in love with God. Prayer is the way that individuals, small groups and congregations grow and become vivid. (Reese p. 32) Once the Lenten season had passed, we were asked to attend a weekly Monday night Prayer Meeting. The intent of our Priest was that we could form a group for pray-ers who would serve as a kind of spiritual core for the congregation. We have met for over a year now, and the results have been promising. There are four or five regular members of the group, and other members of the community come from time to time. The group typically meets even when the priest is not present. We meet at the Parish House. The Prayer Meeting follows a fixed format. We always greet each other and usually share any new concerns that we will pray for. One of the members of the group then offers an opening prayer. This is followed by a Scripture reading, usually the Gospel lesson from the Daily Office. Pastor Sally then reads through the list of congregants at St. Francis. It is her discipline to pray for all of her community by name each morning, and she duplicates this during the Prayer Meeting. We then pray for the prayer requests of the community As we do during the Prayers of the People on Sunday.

After that list is complete, we enter a period of sacred silence which is punctuated by the concerns of the individuals present. It is during this time that we might pray for issues in the news, or give thanks for the lovely weather, or pray for the children going back to school in our community. The whole previous process takes about half an hour and the majority of that time is spent in silent but communal prayer. When that time has passed, one of the members of the congregation leads the group in the Night Prayer service from the New Zealand Prayer Book. I asked each of the groups regulars to tell me about their thoughts and feelings about the Prayer Meeting. Obviously this is a group that has found the gatherings to be worthwhile or they would have bowed out long ago. The most common thing that people said about the Prayer Group was that it felt important. The church has been doing very well over the last year and a half, and Martha Grace Reeses book would attribute that in part to the collective prayer life of the community. I have noted, and others agree, that theres a real sense of missing something if we dont attend a Prayer Meeting one week. The community knows that the group meets, and sends us specific prayer requests. When I am not there, I feel as if Im letting the church down. Interesting phrases came up in the interviews. Quiet power. Intimacy. Important. Fulfilling. Oddly, we have found that the silence of a group (during prayer) is more focusing than the silence of individual prayer. Perhaps that is because we do break the silence from time to time with sharing what is on our hearts. As one member observed, when you are trying to put your issues into words so that you can speak them out loud, it requires you to be attentive to what
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Celebrating Creation A Fall Weekend Retreat for Women

Offered by Confluence: A Center for Spirituality The Barn Abbey, New Harmony, Indiana October 28-30, 2011 Using the traditions of Celtic and Benedictine spirituality this retreat weekend will focus on celebrating creation and the interrelatedness of every living thing to one another and to God. Participants will have the opportunity to experience what it is to pray while walking an outdoor labyrinth, watching a swan glide by on a glassy lake, listening to the sounds of nature at eventide, baking bread or taking a prayer walk among sculptures in the historic, picturesque town of New Harmony, Indiana. (New Harmony is located approximately 150 miles east of St. Louis on Hwy. 64 an easy 2.5 hour drive from downtown St. Louis. Go to http://www.newharmony.biz/ for information about New Harmony.) The retreat will be led by the Rev. Susan Skinner, a member of Spiritual Directors International and an experienced retreat leader and will be held in The Barn Abbey, a simplistic, monastic-like structure with small single rooms and communal bathrooms. The time will include input from the retreat leader, suggested meditative experiences from the Benedictine and Celtic traditions, as well as times for silence and group reflections. Using the Benedictine model of ora et labora, participants will help in the preparation of meals and enjoy the use of New Harmony Inn grounds and facilities for prayer. (Go to http://www.newharmony.biz/images/barn for the Abbey Barn brochure.) The retreat begins with registration and a simple supper at 5:00 p. m. on Friday, October 28, and concludes with a noon time Eucharist on Sunday, October 30. The $200 (by September 1 or $225 by October 1) fee covers the cost of lodging for two nights, five meals and all materials. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is necessary by September 1 (or $125 by October 1). The remaining $100 is due at the commencement of the retreat. In order to allow for individual rooms space is limited. Checks should be made payable to St. Stephens Church Womens Retreat and sent to St. Stephens Church; 33 North Clay; Ferguson, MO 63135. For more information and/or to receive a registration form, contact The Rev. Susan Skinner at scskinner@charter.net or (314) 965-9155. Come away and celebrate creation. Experience the Presence of God in solitude and community. Enjoy the charm of New Harmony a place that awakens the senses and touches the spirit.

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 fellowship. Amen.

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The Episcopal Church in Haiti

A little known fact about the Episcopal Church is that the diocese with the largest membership is Haiti, with about 84,000 total baptized in the records. The best guess is that the actual number of baptized is closer to 150,000. Compare this to 14,000 in the Diocese of Missouri! Haiti is also the most impoverished nation in the Americas, and the 2010 earthquake merely accentuated this datum. A glance at the table of statistics tells the story. Undernourished people: 49 percent. Life expectancy at birth: 49 years. Annual per capita income: 660 dollars. Adult literacy: 48 percent. In this picture the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, though a tiny minority within a total population of 9 million, provides a clear witness to faith in Jesusand the Diocese provides vital and singular social services, especially in health care and education. Notably in this season of earthquake recovery, the Diocese has provided food and shelter on twenty-three of its properties, including on the Cathedral grounds in Port-au-Prince (Cathdrale Sainte Trinit). The earthquake left the Cathedral unusable and destroyed many other buildings in the Cathedral compound. A poignant loss, and the pride of the entire nation, was the set of fourteen iconic murals of Bible stories inside the Cathedral church. A team of artists completed the murals in the 1950s, depicting all the characters as people of African Creole descent. The people look like Haitians, as is fitting. Only three badly damaged murals survived the earthquake. This Cathedral was a spiritual center for the whole Haitian people, not just Episcopalians. The past tense in that last sentence is not quite correct, for as Bishop Jean Zach Duracin makes clear, the life of the Cathedral and its people continues. But now it is a Cathedral without walls. The Episcopal Church as a whole has undertaken a grass-roots effort to rebuild Holy Trinity Cathedral and all its walls, from the ground up, brick-by-brick. The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Missouri are coordinating the efforts here, with bricks at ten dollars each, so everyone can participate. I support this effort, and I am participating, for the sake of our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Cathdrale Sainte Trinit and its people play a crucial role in sustaining the material life of Haiti, through its ministries of education and health care. More than that, the Cathedral represents the nations soul.
Bishop Wayne Smith September 2011

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School for Ministry/Lutheran School of Theology Class

The Lutheran School of Theology and the Episcopal School for Ministry have been working together to provide some AWESOME Christian training at a great price. The instructors are top notch and the quality of instruction is superb. Better yet, homework is optional and there are no tests or term papers! Michael Booker and Kathleen McDonald can talk about previous classes, but the next one up is this one: Reading and Responding to the Gospel of Mark Students will read the Gospel of Mark from multiple contexts to honor both its historical origins and contemporary settings of interpretation and response. They will engage in different methods of biblical interpretation (e.g., sociohistorical, literary, rhetorical, postcolonial and political) and will read Mark on Marks own terms not in the shadow of its canonical cousins. They will seek to understand how Mark was a saving word in its day and our own. Instructor: Location: Dr. Deborah Krause, Professor of New Testament, Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road (Hwy.141 at Clayton Rd.), Chesterfield, MO 63017 Dates and times: Six Mondays, 7:00 to 9:30PM, September 19 through October 24 Cost: $81 (a bargain!) More information can be found at lststl.org

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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.

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Pastor Sallys proposal that we use these 7 weeks of Adult Forum time for Strategic Planning. Community Room Daisy Troop will use monthly beginning in Sep 27th . The Daisies are kindergarten and first graders in the Girl Scout program.

Bishops Committee Highlights August 21, 2011

The Bishops Committee met on August 21 after Sunday service/Adult Forum. A copy of the official minutes, as well as the Treasurers Report and commentary are on the bulletin board downstairs at the Lodge. The meeting began, with an opening prayer, sharing of joys and concerns and appointing of a timekeeper. The minutes of the July meeting, as well as the Treasurers Report of July activity, were presented and approved. Vicars report

Masonic Lodge: Pastor Sally, Rich Mayfield, and Bob Hosutt are working with Bud Goeke and the other Masons to reach an agreement of terms for our renting the Lodge. We have lived rather successfully for about three years without any written agreement. At this point, we feel the need to have an agreement on paper about the rights and responsibilities of both St. Francis and the Masons. Goals: Pastor Sally used this report to share progress on our goals for the year to date. After defining what it means to count someone as a member in good standing, Sally reported that we currently have 73 members, having gained 7 and lost 9 members this year. Our goal for the end of 2011 was to have an average Sunday Attendance (ASA) of 43. Currently, ASA is at 44. Committee reports Bishops Committee members who serve as liaisons to the various committees of the parish reported on committee activities and outcomes for the past quarter. Closing business Kathleen McDonald shared several green initiatives begun within the parish since this topic was last discussed. Next meeting: Sunday, September 25th.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald Clerk of the Bishops Committee

Pastor Sally and Tony Weaver will be away September 10-23. The Rev. Dr. Warren Crews will be celebrating liturgy and preaching during that time, as well as providing pastoral care. His contact numbers will be available before that time. Pastor Sally proposed a winter break for her from January 2-13, 2012. The parishs annual meeting is scheduled for January 22. The committee agreed to this proposal. Evangelism efforts: Pastor Sally and Barbara Sacco will begin a door-to-door campaign to invite our neighbors to St. Francis. Andrew Weeks at Grace Kirkwood, November 11-12. Pastor Sally, Sue Schmidt, and Paddy Wrob will attend the meeting. Youth Group update: Pastor Sally, and Skip and Patti Moreland will lead the effort this fall. They will begin their meetings Sept. 9th at the Weavers house. Strategic planning during 2012 Adult Forum for 7 weeks, April 15 May 27. The B.C. agreed to

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Invocation by Senator John Danforth Christine Brewer, Soloist, Opera Theatre of St. Louis String Quartet, St. Louis Symphony Religious musical expressions of various faith communities

Remembering 9/11
Emmanuel Episcopal Church In remembering the anniversary of 9/11, Emmanuel offers We'll Become a Mighty Kindness: A Rumi Concert with John MacEnulty and Native American Flute at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2011. It's a concert for healing, understanding, and deep friendship between Muslim, Christian and Jew. John MacEnulty is a classically trained musician, principal tuba player with the St. Louis Symphony from 1962 until 1982, and a founding member of the St. Louis Brass Quintet. Rumi was a 13th-century Muslim poet, jurist, theologian, and Sufi mystic. "Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." -- Rumi The concert will be at the church at 9 Bompart Ave in Webster Groves. Admission is free. For more information please call parish administrator Kathy Wright at Emmanuel: 314-961-2393. Interfaith Partnership/Faith Beyond Walls The Interfaith Partnership offers A St. Louis Interfaith Memorial in Music, Sunday, September 11, 2011, 5:30-6:30 PM at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Avenue in St. Louis. This event, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, will be religious and interfaith in character. It is a program to inspire and allow reflection, express sorrow and regret, and unify the community in hope for peace. The program will include:

KETC, the St. Louis public television affiliate will tape the hour for broadcast later that evening. The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri is one of over 100 organizational members of Interfaith Partnership of which Bishop Smith is currently vicepresident.

OR

PLUS

MAKES

Attention all knitters, stitchers, stampers, scrap bookers, and any other artisans with portable handwork to do: Wouldnt you rather work with your friends sometimes? Would you be more likely to start on those scarves and hats for the homeless if you could chat with your buddies instead of watching Paula Deen? Some of us would like to try that out, so were announcing a weekly drop-in coffee and crafts hour at the Parish House. Please come and bring your more portable crafts to the community room at the Parish House on Wednesdays from 1:00 3:00 p.m. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 7th. If youd like to join us occasionally but not always, thats fine. Lets give this a try and see how it goes. This should be great fun in the style of the church-basement quilting bee, but without the big frame. Join us, and bring your own craft. Questions, comments, concerns? See Sally Hader, Sue Schmidt or Kathleen McDonald.
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First Responders from the County Police and City and County Fire Departments, Presentation of the colors

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Recipe of the Month

Syrupy Banana-Nut Overnight French Toast 6 tbsp. butter or margarine 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar 5 large ripe bananas, sliced diagonally 1/2 inch thick; or 3 or 4 very ripe peaches or pears (about 1-1/2 lb.), sliced; or 1 cup dried cherries, cranberries or raisins 1 long loaf (12 Oz.) French or Italian bread, sliced crosswise, 1 inch thick 6 eggs 2 cups milk 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup sliced almonds or coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans In small microwave-safe bowl, heat butter on high power 1 minute or until melted. Stir in brown sugar until moistened. Using fingertips, press over bottom of 13-by-9-inch baking dish

(it need not cover bottom exactly). Spread fruit over sugar mixture. Top with bread. In large bowl, beat eggs, using wire whisk. Whisk in milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Slowly pour over bread. Press bread down to absorb egg mixture. Sprinkle with nuts. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove wrap from baking dish. Bake in preheated oven 45 to 50 minutes until bread is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 main-dish servings; 570 calories, 13 g protein, 89 g carbohydrates, 20 g (11 g saturated) fat, 191 mg cholesterol, 465 mg sodium and 5 g dietary fiber each.
Submitted by Sylvia Ahmad

Anniversaries in September
Anne & Michael Booker, September 4 Della & Bob Hosutt, September 9 Sue & John Schmidt, September 11 Debbie Pizzella & Dan Merideth, September 13 Linn & Craig Branchfield, September 16 Wow! Congratulations everyone we should have one big party!
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.

Birthdays in September
Jonathan Booker, September 4 Stevie Sewell, September 15 Alex Branchfield, September 18 Tony Weaver, September 21 Cory Lawson, September 27 Bob Hosutt, September 29

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Spotlight On
So where did you go to high school? Sue and John Schmidt met and fell in love at Hancock High School in South St. Louis County. The two married at St. Lukes Methodist Church in 1965 and built their family around their son, Michael and their daughter, Carol. Carol and Michael are now each married and have given Sue and John grandchildren who are much loved, possibly spoiled on their visits to St. Louis, and brought proudly to visit St. Francis by their grandparents. Johns accounting job kept the family traveling from 1970 until 1990. They lived in Michigan, California, Chicago, Southern California, and twice in Mississippi. Enough already! In 1990 Sue and John decided to revamp their work Sue & John Schmidt lives and move back home to Missouri. At that point, all four of the Schmidts were enrolled in college. Sue got an Associates Degree in horticulture from Meramec College. John and Sue together operated a landscaping firm with a storefront for flower sales. Sue began to decorate for parties and weddings. John later returned to acting as a corporate accounting consultant and Sue now works for Maritz. The Schmidts searched a long time to find the right home in Eureka. Finally their agent said she had found one with an eccentric, elderly owner who might not be willing to sell. John and Sue were sure as soon as they saw the land, the house, and the barn that this was the place for them, even though the owner wasnt at all sure that she could sell her beloved home. She agreed to do so when Sue told her that the first thing they would do would be to host their sons rehearsal dinner in the old barn. The owner smiled and turned over the keys. She wanted the house to belong to people who would use it to make their friends and family happy. Sue and Johns love for parties, Sues skills as a cook and baker, and their easy-going hospitality have found a home at St. Francis. They love being part of the forum dinner groups and have hosted Newcomer Dinners, almost since they themselves were newcomers to St. Francis. Thanks

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Blessing of Animals News

The Blessing of Animals event is Saturday, October 1 (the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi is October 4). The event will be held on the grounds near the Eureka City Hall. We need volunteers to set up and clean up, to staff booths, sell program ads, pet memorials and raffle tickets.

How can you support St. Francis Pet Blessing?

Support STF and promote your business with a $25 business card ad in the Blessing the

Animals program, given to every attendee.

The next time you visit your vet, hairdresser, barber, dentist or dog groomer, ask if they

would consider supporting us with an ad.

If you know someone who has recently lost a cherished pet, suggest that they remember

their beloved animal in a $25 memorial in the program.

The deadline for inclusion in the printed program is Friday, September 23rd. Flyers to post/leave at businesses are available in the lobby.

Contact Debbie Pizzella , 314-258-6216, to lend a hand or about ads.

Pet Blessing Baskets

Sue Schmidt is putting together baskets to be raffled off at the Pet Blessing event and would welcome donations for the baskets such as the following: Dog Basket item: Dog food dish, treats, toys, dog food, collar, leash, brush, shampoo, and any items that a dog owner would enjoy (dog-themed picture frame, address book, etc.)

Cat Basket items: Cat food dish, treats, toys, cat collar, brush, cat basket or pillow, and any items a cat lover would like. Fish items: Fish tank or goldfish bowl, fish food, net, gravel, items for tank, etc.

For more information or to make a donation, contact Sue Schmidt at sue.schmidt45@yahoo.com, or 314-775-8877

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Our Childrens Reflections on God and the Gospel

One Sunday:

cause thats when the kids can have fun out here. Objects for worship after setting the table for communion:

I felt like the table was upside down. When my friends are sad, sometimes I bring them a tissue. Sometimes I help my mom do the dishes. I am a very good artist at Play-doh. I make a very big volcano! Our barn fired up last summer. In winter we roast marshmallows in the fireplace and in the winter I sit in the fire. If you sit in the fire your clothes will catch on fire. It keeps you warm or could burn down your house. It could burn down your house or if youre in the woods it could make you light. Candles are to make your table pretty but if you put your finger in it, it will burn your finger. They cooked it. They microwaved it!

For some reason I want to head butt this. Adults get bored after a while. Kids get bored after 1 minute. I had to learn a prayer for school so I learned the Lords Prayer by heart. I pray before a hard test!

On praying:

Where might you see fire?

St. Francis Youth Group

Our teens are forming a St. Francis Youth Group, co-led by Patti and Skip Moreland and Pastor Sally. Our first meeting is on Friday, September 9 at the Weaver house. Well watch a movie, eat popcorn, and discuss how the movie is like Jesus parable of the Great Feast and what that means to our lives. Please hold the Youth Group in your prayers as we undertake this venture together.

Name good and bad things about fire.

How did the cave men prepare their food?

How?

What field trips during this time on Sunday would be fun?

Book and Movie Discussion Group

The next meeting of the Book Group is Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the parish house. The book well be discussing is Children and Fire by Usula Hegi. Set in 1934 Germany, this work of fiction depicts how, through propaganda that incites fear and distrust, ordinary people can acquiesce to and participate in evil.
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Movie theater. Route 66 park. Im going to go to the Science Center, but somebody else will have to pay! Narrow gauge railway. I dont want to go there! I hate butterflies. When do the grown-ups sing the big songs? Be-

How about the Butterfly House?

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St. Francis Floats, August 20, 2011

Some of us burns And some of us tans Some of us womens And some of us mans, Some of us paddle inside a canoe Some of us float in a raft of bright blue Lookin at snakes and turtles and birds And splashin in water too cool for words. Some of us work hard and get there right quick Some of us laterthe routes some folks pick! All of us tuck in to summer cuisine, Brownies and chips and pulled pork so lean. What a lip-smackin day! We thank God for it all Say goodbye to Summer, say hello to Fall.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

This poem is dedicated to George Vits, who did all of the planning and organizing for our float trip and then was unable to come with us. Thanks, George, we had a blast!!

Concerts on Central
Woo Hoo! For two summer seasons, the people of St. Francis have made ourselves visible in the community (note picture) by talking to the many children and families who come to the Concerts on Central in downtown Eureka. Weve made a number of contacts among the adults, and tons of young friends who flock to our site to get tattoos of bunnies or butterflies, geckos or ghouls. Thanks from the Communications & Marketing committee to all our wonderful volunteers: Kyra Jordan and her friends, Sally Hader, Bob and Carly Champlin, Linn Branchfield, Judy Cody, Pastor Sally and Tony Weaver and chair, Kathleen McDonald. Were geared up for next season. If you have time for a fun ministry during next springs Concerts on Central, see new chairs, Sally Hader and Kyra Jordan.
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Participate in highway cleanup efforts Keeping in mind our efforts to Eco-friendly food choices, like local eggs & recognize and act from the abundant produce, homemade communion bread, and blessings God has provided our parish, I support of fair trade coffee. sat down to think about St. Francis efforts to be a Periodic recycling efforts for batteries and green leader for our members and for our commuelectric/electronic items. nity. I began by thinking about how great it would be, and how high-profile, if St. Francis could build Schedule Adult Forum meetings on topics of a green-certified church in Eureka and use our sustainable green efforts. space to grow fruit and vegetables for ourselves and There are so many things that we for the community. Then, recognizing do, in our homes and as a parish family, that the were too small excuse was And God is able to to show our appreciation and stewardship not a good one, I pulled out some lists bless you abunof this fragile Earth, our island home. of things green churches could do. I dantly, so that in The beauty of this, to me, is how internalwas overjoyed and hopeful again as I all things at all ized this is for many of us, how we rerecognized how high a percentage of times, having all duce, reuse and recycle without thinking items listed we could check off as We that you need, you of it. A few members of St. Francis have will abound in do that! Check this out: proposed ideas to grow St. Francis green every good work. Put newsletter online and rend efforts, ideas that we should see coming 2 Corinthians 9:8 duce number of copies printed to fruition in the next few weeks or Recycle weekly bulletins months. If you have a green idea for St. Use energy-efficient lights where possible Francis, please bring it. Lets talk, not about what we cant do, or what we dont want to do, Add green tips in weekly bulletins but about what we can do to be steward-leaders in our Monthly (okay, random) articles in newslethomes, in our church and in our community. ter about eco-stewardship issues

Consider This.

Replace styrofoam with washable or biodegradable cups, paper plates, knives, forks, etc.

Recycle plastic, aluminum and paper used in the office

Submitted by Kathleen McDonald

St. Francis Monday Prayer Group continued from page 5.

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youre really asking for. Putting concerns into words helps to clarify ones longings. A final question emerges from reflecting on the Prayer Group. Why pray in community? I have to drive a half hour each way to get to this meeting. Wouldnt it be better to pray alone for that time and save some gas? Pastor Sally certainly prays the Daily Office faithfully. What difference does it make to have us there? The message from the group is that it isnt the same thing. Private prayer is one experience of being with God, corporate prayer is another. Since we worship a God who exists in community, we enter into Gods presence in a special and sacred way when we gather together. If there are just two of us at the Parish House, that tiny body is the church, the Body of Christ.
This article is adapted from a longer paper by Michael Booker. It has been edited only for reasons of length, and any errors or omissions are the responsibility of this editor...Kathleen McDonald
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St. Francis Episcopal Church

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

2011

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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7-9 p.m. Door-to -door evangelism

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10 am Bible Study, Parish House

4
10 am Holy Eucharist-Lodge, Rite II 11:30 am Adult Forum

Labor

7
Office closed Vicars Day off 7:00 p.m. Blessing of animals, parish house

9
10 am Bible Study, Parish House

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Eureka Days

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

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10 am Holy Eucharist-Lodge, Rite II 11:30 am Adult Forum The Rev. Dr. Warren Crews

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

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Office

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10 am Bible Study, Parish House 7:00 p.m. Youth Group, Weaver house

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10 a.m. Metro IV, St. Martins

closed Vicars Day off 7:00 p.m. Blessing of animals, parish house

Vicar on Vacation, Sept. 10-23

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10 am Holy Eucharist-Lodge, Rite II 11:30 am Adult Forum The Rev. Dr. Warren Crews

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

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Office

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6:30 p.m. book group, parish house

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10 am Bible Study, Parish House Evening choir gathering, Jung house

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closed Vicars Day off 7:00 p.m. Blessing of animals, parish house

Vicar on Vacation, Sept. 10-23

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

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5:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Parish House 6-7 p.m. Daisy Girl Scout Troop (Community Room)

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Office closed Vicars Day off 7:00 p.m. Blessing of animals, parish house

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7-9 p.m. Door-to -door evangelism

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10 am Bible Study, Parish House

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Worship Participant Schedule

Ministry
SACRISTAN LECTORS INTERCESSOR CHALICE ACOLYTE ALTAR GUILD USHER TELLERS HOSPITALITY/COFFEE HOUR

September

2011

04-Sep
Jim Eckhardt Paddy Wrob & Bob Smith Bob Smith Barb Sacco Rich Mayfield Jerry Smith & Stevie Sewell Jim Eckhardt

11-Sep
Rich Mayfield

18-Sep
Jim Eckhardt

25-Sep
Rich Mayfield

Sarah Branchfield & Michael Booker & Kristie Ruth Dick & Cristin Alex Branchfield Lenzen Selle Sue Schmidt Kathleen McDonald Kevin Selle Kathleen McDonald Michael Booker Alex Branchfield Paddy Wrob Kevin Selle Jerry Smith

Brigitte Jung & Linda Linda Doolittle & Stevie Jerry Smith & Brigitte Doolittle Sewell Jung Carroll Dick John Schmidt Jim Eckhart & Bob Smith Kathleen McDonald & Judy Cody Nick Sacco Caroll Dick & Bob Champlin

Bob Champlin & Ar- Suzanne Jones & Rich lene Underwood Mayfield

Arlene Underwood

Sue Schmidt

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.

Stewardship Thought
God is in the midst of this [economic] crisis and calling us to more deeply integrate our spiritual lives with our financial lives. During this time of great uncertainty, we remain certain that we are called and led by the Holy Spirit to be stewards of Gods gifts and Gods grace to one another.
-- Laurel Johnston, National Episcopal Church Program Officer for Stewardship

Sunday Attendance Statistics

2010 7 Pentecost 8 Pentecost 9 Pentecost 10 Pentecost 11 Pentecost 35 35 42 47 40 2011 41 31 45 43 48

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Financial News and Information

Financial Update July 2011
July 2011 Total Income Total Expenses Difference $ $ 8,493 8,384 109 Budgeted for July $ 8,847 8,215 $ 632 YTD 2011 Actual $ 65,156 60,163 $ 4,993 YTD 2011 Budget $ 61,929 63,575 $ (1,646) $ 8,309 1,678 4,412 26,000 3,328

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.

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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. 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.

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.

The Chalice Calendar Worship Schedule

Please remember to check in the lobby for an updated copy of the Calendar and Worship Participation Schedule, and the latest Chalice. Check St. Francis website (stfranciseureka.com) for the latest Chalice on line. The deadline for articles for the October Chalice is Monday, September 26. This is your newsletter, people of St. Francis, and we would love to publish pictures and information about your activities. Please send information to stfranch@sbcglobal.net to be published 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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First Annual Faith & Family Day at the Edward Jones Dome Rams Football Sunday, November 20 at 3:05 p.m. Cost: Upper Terrace $40; Terrace $54

Includes one game ticket; $10 food & beverage voucher; player testimonial DVD; post-game on-field access

How to order: Phone: 314-425-0523, Eric Simonis Fax: 314-342-5399 Mail: 901 N. Broadway, 63101 Please submit one order form to ensure seat locations are together FAITH AND FAMILY DAY TICKET ORDER FORM Name ___________________________________ Church/Organization ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________ City, State, Zip___________________________________ Phone # _________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________ # of Upper Terrace Level Tickets________ @ $40 = ___________ Total # of Terrace Level Tickets ______________ @ $54 = ___________ Total Method of Payment: VISA MASTERCARD AMEX DISCOVER CASH/CHECK Credit/Debit Card # ____________________________________________________ Expiration Date