The Chalice from St. Francis' Episcopal Church, Eureka, MO

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Holy Eucharist

Sunday services are 8 a.m. & 10:15

a.m. at

616 Stockell Drive, Eureka, MO.

Office: 210 S. Central Avenue, Eureka,

MO 63025

Phone: 636-938-3733

Website: www.StFrancisEureka.com

Vicar

The Rev. Sally S. Weaver

Phone Numbers:

Cell: 314-651-3836

Home: 636-938-7773

DeaconThe Rev. Rebecca Barger

Bishops Committee: Jim Bowlin,Sr. Warden, Jim Eckhardt, Jr. Warden;

Bob Champlin; Judy Cody; JackLauless; Jackie Selle; Dan Card; SueSchmidt; Joe OReilly; Sylvia Ahmad

Suzanne Jones, Treasurer

Convention Delegates: MichaelBooker; Kathleen McDonald

Alternate: Kyra Jordan

Annual Meeting

An Annual Meeting is held each year at

the end of January at which new

Bishops Committee and Convention

Delegates are elected.

St. Francis Episcopal Church is a mis-

sion of the Episcopal Diocese of

Missouri.

The Chaliceis 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 Officeat

[email protected].

The Chalice

St. Francis Episcopal Church

Eureka MO

Pastors CornerThe spirit of the Lord God is upon me,

because the Lord has anointed me; he has

sent me to bring good news to the op-

pressed, to bind up the broken-hearted, to

proclaim liberty to the captives, and re-

lease to the prisoners. -- Isaiah 61:1

(from a reading for 3 Advent, Dec 14)

As I write this, we are in Day 3. It feels like time is

now being measured from the announcement of the

Grand Jurys decision in the case of Officer Darren Wil-

sons shooting of Michael Brown. Violence continues to

erupt in our city, although thankfully not to the extent it

did on Night 1. Businesses in Ferguson burning, Police

in riot gear, nonviolent protesters halting traffic on the In-

terstate, an angry mob hurling rocks and bottles. I sus-

pect these images will haunt us for weeks to come. In re-

sponse to the events in our city we find ourselves angry,

sad, confused.

We are in the season of Advent. We await the comingof Christ. But, as our Gospel readings during this season

remind us, this is not passive waiting. Christ was, is, and

is to come. Jesus was here and hes coming back. In the

meantime its up to us to be Jesus hands and feet in this

world. Yes, Jesus said that the passage from Isaiah 61

quoted above was about himthat he had come to bring

good news to all who suffer. As his disciples, thats also

our job. People who are angry and acting-out, people wedont understand or even like these are Jesus beloved

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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:

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.

Table of Contents

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.

Adult Forum Calendar 3

ASA Statistics 20

Birthdays & Anniversaries 9Blessing of the Animals 13 &

14Bishops Committee & Diocesan

Delegates19

Bob Hosutt 13

Calendar 23

Christmas Worship 3

Community Helpings Produce

Co-op

20

Consecration Sunday & Budget 5

Consecration Sunday Pictures 14

Consider This 17

Contacting Pastor Sally 2

ESM Board 19

Food & Alcohol 11

Financial Update 16

Food Pantry Needs 9

Kids Korner 7

Mens Group 3

Pastors Corner 1

Prayer for St. Francis 16

Prayer List 10

Preparing for Sunday 10

Recipe of the Month 18

Spiritual Offerings 10

St. Francis Carolers 17

St. Francis in Depth 16

The 175th Convention of DioMO 8

Treasurers Comments 21

Upcoming Events 4

Usher Ministry 11

Vicars Calendar 2

Welcome the Deacon 6

Womens Group 4

Worship Participants 23

YOUTH Pics! 21
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Upcoming EventsSt Francis Men and Women to Meet at ODells

Separately!

ODells Pub, across from the Parish House on South Central, is the chosen location

for the meetings of the Mens Group and the Womens Group this month. Here are

the particulars:

Mens Group: Saturday, December 6th, at 1 p.m. Come along and bring a friend if

youd like.

Womens Group: Wednesday, December 10that 12:30

p.m. Theres been a difficulty in finding an evening

time during December. The Crafters, who overlap

somewhat with the Womens Group, have invited all

women of the parish and any friends or newcomers, to

come to lunch at ODells on Wednesday during the

regular crafters time. Just to be sure we have enough seats, please tell Della Hosutt

or Sally Hader if you can attend.

Christmas @ St. Francis: Getting There is Half the Fun!

There are three events coming up early in December that are key pieces of keeping

Christ in Christmas and having a good time with St. Francis. Although two of the

events are sponsored by the Youth Group and the other sponsored by the Choir, all

three events are open to, welcoming to, and actually in need of other people in the

congregation. Please come! Enjoy your holidays and lend some love to others:

December 3rd

: @ the Parish House. 7:00 p.m. The Youth Group will lead any gift

wrappers in helping to transform the mountain of black-bagged gifts

currently in Pastor Sallys office into mountains of brightly wrapped

packages for clients of Agape House. This is a lot of fun and while

artistic talent is a lovely addition, it is not required! Paper, tape and

scissors provided.

December 7th

: @ Christ Church Cathedral, 6:00 p.m. St. Fran-

cisChoir will join other choirs in the diocese to present a lovely and

sacred Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols. If you have never at-

tended this liturgy, please come along. There are plenty of non-choir St.

Francis people to drive with and sit with. The choir would love your

support, and you will love this ceremony.


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Welcome to Our Deacon - Rebecca Barger

At the Diocesan Convention in November, the highlight was the ordination ofsix people to the order of Deacons. One of those, Rebecca Barger, has been as-

signed to St. Francis Eureka. She started her ministry with us on Sunday, Novem-ber 30th, on the first Sunday of Advent.

Rebecca has become well known to our vicar and to Michael Booker and Kath-leen McDonald who studied with her in the Episco-

pal School for Ministry (ESM) community of the

Theological Formation program.

Here are a few things that will help you to knowsomething about Rebecca before you really get to

work with her:

Rebecca trained and worked as a radiation on-cology technologist until she and Phil, her husbandof 25 years, decided she would stay home with theirtwo children. During the kids school years, churchwork became an important second focus in Re-

beccas life, and a place to grow in experience andcommitment to the servant ministry. Her two chil-dren now in college, Rebecca enrolled in ESM andshortly after began the discernment process, sup-

ported by her home parish of St. Martins. Her final step before ordination was a six-month field placement at St. Pauls Carondelet.

Please do yourself a favor and introduce yourself to Rebecca Barger, our newdeacon. We are indeed lucky to have her here!

Note: Please remember to wear your nametag upstairs and down. It will help

her to learn all of us quickly.

Online Prayer Resources

On November 30th, Michael Booker presented information at the Adult Forumabout praying the Daily Office. Here are some of the key online resources that hementioned.

The Book of Common Prayer(multiple editions from different coun-tries):justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/

The Bible (dozens of translations): BibleGateway.com: A searchable online Biblein over 100 versions and 50 languages.

Holy Women, Holy Men: www.bmrc-online.org/resources/ResourceView/5/3233

The Mission of St. Clares Daily Office Homepage: www.missionstclare.com/

english/index.html
http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/http://www.biblegateway.com/http://www.biblegateway.com/http://www.bmrc-online.org/resources/ResourceView/5/3233http://www.bmrc-online.org/resources/ResourceView/5/3233http://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.htmlhttp://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.htmlhttp://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.htmlhttp://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.htmlhttp://www.bmrc-online.org/resources/ResourceView/5/3233http://www.biblegateway.com/http://www.biblegateway.com/http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/


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The 175th Convention of the

Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

Thats an elegant mouthful! No wonder most of the people who were there, includ-ing St. Francis Vicar, two delegates, and parish administrator, refer to it just as

convention.

The two days of diocesan convention this year were full of tradition, of prayer,work, discussion, catching up with old friends, and some nutritious, practical, and

reasonably priced meals. No boondoggles on this trip to Cape Girardeau, Missouri!

Some of the highlights:

A grand opening Eucharist surrounding the ordination of six new deacons in

the diocese. Frequent, passionate discussions about the churchs role in civil, social con-flict, especially the current one in Ferguson

Election of clergy and lay members to important diocesan leadership commit-

tees.

Presentations, discussions, and ballots on resolutions to our diocesan canons.

Presentations on prayer, discipleship, and mission in our communities.

Great music, good snacks, lots of fun.

At St. Francis next annual meeting, well elect two more delegates for the 176thdi-

ocesan convention. Lucky delegates!

Kathleen McDonald accepting the New Ventures Grant for St. Francis


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December Birthdays

Jonah Broom-Morse 12-3

Nick Sacco 12-5

Jackie Selle 12-5

Kevin Broom 12-7

Noel Choweller 12-11

Ernie Benecke 12-15

Rebecca Barger 12-20

Tia Hollister 12-22

Bob Champlin 12-22

Cristin Selle 12-22

Caitlin Selle 12-22

Timothy Booker 12-22

Michael Booker 12-26

Eureka Food

Pantry Needs

Because of your generosity, thered wagon for the local FoodPantry continues to be full-to-overflowing. Many of ourneighbors continue to need assis-tance getting through each monthwith enough food for their fami-lies. Items that are filling andnourishing along with fresh foodsthat our abundant St. Francis

garden could provide in the sum-mer are primary needs.

However, with the holiday sea-son upon us and our thoughts turnto traditional foods, special good-ies, "comfort foods" in the coldmonths......lets also considersome of the following: canned

pumpkin for

pies, cookiemixes, choco-lates, packagedcookies, cakemixes, colorfulholiday candies,etc. And to go with these...... hotchocolate packages, coffee, teas.These may be items just not pos-

sible to enjoy while on a tightbudget.

As always, all non-perishablefoods are welcomed and distrib-uted - from one small can to large

packages. Paper items (tissues,TP, etc.) and toiletries (soaps,shampoos, sanitary supplies) areso helpful as food stamps do not

apply to these. Thank you foryour continued kindness and car-

ing to our community.


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Preparing for Sunday

The homepage of our website,

www.StFrancisEureka.com,now contains the

icon shown here. Click-ing on this icon brings up

the Bible readings for the

upcoming Sunday. Not

only can you read the

Scriptures appointed,

theres a brief explana-

tion of each passage.

This is a good and easy way to prepare for

what youll hear at Sunday morning worship.

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. Fran-

cis, those who havent joined us yet, those

on our prayer list, the needs of our commu-

nity, and the world. We close each session

at 6:05-6:15 p.m. with New Zealand NightPrayer.

Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 10

a.m. at the Parish House(210 S. Central)

we study the Bible readings appointed for

the upcoming Sunday.

Please join us for these meetings whenever

you can, whether weekly or once in a while.

All are welcome.

Tom & John Sons of Paddy Wrob

John Father of Kathleen McDonald

Jennifer parishioner

Laura parishioner

Elaina parishioner

Judy parishioner

Nathan Grandson of George Vits

Tim & Terry Brothers of Kathleen OReilly

Judy Sister of Debbie Pizzella

Margie Neighbor of Sylvia Ahmad

Billie Mother of Jerry Smith

Lou Ann Wife of Dan Card

Horst Brother of Brigitte JungRoberta Carly Champlins sister

Wilma Ex-wife of Roger Shaw

Vera Sylvia Ahmads mother

Gwen Rosie & Ernies daughter-in-

law

Teri Neighbor of George Vits &

Paddy WrobBill Jerry Smiths brother-in-law

Anne Aunt of David Sewell

The Cook

family

Friends of Cassie Eckhardt

Glenn Son of Rebecca Barger

Helen Stepmother of Barb Sacco

Rachel Friend of the parish

Lenore Friend of Cassie Eckhardt

Prayer List

January Calendar &

Worship Schedule

The deadline for the December newsletter,

calendar & worship schedule is December

22. Items not received by that date may not

make the publication. If you have items for

any of these publications, please send or e-

mail to Barbi Click in the parish office

([email protected]).
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Usher Ministry

Bob Smith, who chairs the Ushers Ministry at St. Francis, likes to use the titleHead Husher since part of the ushers job is to keep the choir and altar party quiet

once the prelude has begun and the doors are open to let latecomers rush inside.But the important job of the usher is more than that. Youll see the ushers:

+ Greeting (or re-greeting) people as they enter the worship space, and handing

them a service bulletin

+ Helping worshipers to find a seat

+ Making sure that the children and their teachers are back with the congrega-tion during the Passing of the Peace

+ Taking up the weekly collection

+ Carrying forward the gifts of bread and wine and gifts in the collection plate

+ Assisting the children with the red wagon of offerings

+ Organizing the flow of communicants and making sure the Vicar knows ifsomeone seated needs to have communion brought to the seat

At present, we do not have an usher scheduled for the 8 a.m. service. More ushersare needed for the 10:15 a.m. service. If you would like to help out with thisministry, please see Bob Smith or Pastor Sally. Currently all of our ushersare men, but it doesnt have to stay that way!

Kathleen McDonald

Food and Alcohol

As you know, the Masons do not allow alcoholic beverages in the Lodge. But

some of our excellent cooks put spirits in their sauces and holiday cookies. Is that

OK to serve at the Lodge?

Please be considerate of those among us who are recovering from alcoholism.

If you bring a dish that has uncooked alcohol in it, please label it clearly as contain-

ing alcohol. For instance, if you bring rum balls to share, please put a sign by them

that says contains alcohol.

Thank you for your sensitivity to those who suffer from the disease of alco-

holism and who are working a program of recovery.


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children too. And as disciples of Christ were called to be in ministry to them, to

love and serve them. Being a Christian isnt easy. But its worth it.

We wait for the Lord, actively and hopefully. Thanks be to God.

-- Pastor Sally

Kids Play Land Makeover

In order to be more inviting to the youngest among us, its time to give the play

space at the Lodge a much needed makeover. Over the next several weeks, well be

collecting new and very gently used toys and activity items.

Need some suggestions? Glad you asked!

Dolls and accessories

Cars/trucks

Play dishes

Crayola Color Wonder markers, paper, & coloring sheets(Please, only these mess-free markers and special paper products)

Large size Duplo building blocks(No Legos, pleasechoking hazard)

Childrens books

Toy storage bins

Well have a special Makeover Day on Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. and

all are invited to come lend a hand in support of the future leaders of St. Francis!

Grocery Ingathering


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St. Francis In-DepthIf 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

Financial Update October 2014

Oct 2014

Budgeted for

Oct

YTD 2014

Actual

YTD 2014

Budget

Total Income $ 9,495 $ 10,801 $ 120,038 $ 108,010

Total Expenses 12,090 11,857 106,572 109,363

Difference $ (2,594) $ (1,056) $ 13,466 $ (1,353)

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.

Checking AccountRockwood Bank $ 27,541.98

Balance in Diocesan Investment Trust 12,263.01

Custodial account held by the Diocese 34,554.10Vicars Discretionary Account 719.23

Total $ 75,078.32

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.


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Consider This

The light of the sun on which our lives depend seems in short supply dur-

ing winter days. Darkness in daytime feels uncomfortable for many of

us, and it is a challenge to live our active daily lives. This poem by Irish

author John ODonohue reminds us that the dark is essential for the light

to be, and that much of the light we long for in the sun is there in the suns Creator,

always. Here are a few of the verses of this profoundly peaceful blessing to guide us

through the Advent waiting.

Light cannot see inside things.

That is what the dark is for;

Minding the interior,

Nurturing the draw of growth

Through the places where death

In its own way turns into life.

That our thoughts may be true light,

Finding their way into wordsWhich have the weight of shadow

To hold the layers of truth.

When we look into the heart,

May our eyes have the kindness

And reverence of candlelight

And when we come to search for God,

Let us first be robed in night,

Put on the mind of morning

To feel the rush of light

Spread slowly inside

The color and stillness of a found world.

From For Light, Published in To Bless the Space Between Us: a Book of Blessingsby John

ODonohue, 2008

Kathleen McDonald


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Recipe of the Month

FABIO'S EASY CHICKEN DINNERRecipe by Fabio Viviani

Yield: 2 servingsIngredients:

12 to 14 baby red potatoes, cleaned3 large carrots, peeled2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzlingkosher salt and fresh ground black pepper2 lemons3 sprigs fresh oregano1 sprig fresh thyme

2 cloves garlic, minced2 chicken breast halves, bone-in, skin-on3/4 cup chicken broth

Method:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Cut the potatoes in half.

Cut the carrots into pieces about the same size as the halved potatoes.

In a medium bowl, toss the vegetables with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt

and pepper to taste. Set aside while you prepare the chicken.Cut 2 thin slices of lemon, and cut the remaining lemon into 6 thick slices.

Pull the oregano leaves from the stems and roughly chop them. Discard the stems.

Pull the thyme leaves from the stems. Combine with the minced garlic, and discard

the stems.

Slide your finger under the chicken skin to separate the skin from the meat.

Place one thin lemon slice under the skin of each chicken breast.

Follow with the garlic-thyme mixture and then the oregano.

Reposition the skin so that it's covering as much meat as possible.Drizzle each chicken breast with a little more olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt

and pepper.

On one side of a roasting pan, place the thick lemon slices side by side and touch-

ing.

Place the chicken on the bed of lemon slices so that it does not touch the bottom of

the pan.

Add the prepared vegetables to the other side of the pan.

Pour the chicken stock over the vegetables and around the chicken.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken and vegetables are fully cooked.

Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

submitted by Sylvia Ahmad


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Community Helpings Produce Co-opBob & Carly Champlin offered this recommendation:

Community Helpings Produce co-op is a way for members to pool their money

together to be able to have us purchase fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices, hav-

ing its members volunteer to unload, sort, clean up at the delivery site. Please make

yourself aware how the co-op works. When you check out you agree to pick up

your items on time as specified by the group you are ordering from, so please ver-

ify your order in detail, before continuing to the final payment stage. An email con-

firmation will be sent to the email you have listed on your account upon a success-

fully transmitted order within 90 seconds.

Check out their website at http://www.communityhelpingscoop.com/

Treasurers Commentary October 2014

Our plate income continues to be below budget, but this loss is currently beingsurpassed by the amount of interest from our DIT investments. Committee requestshave been submitted for the 2015 fiscal year. Results from Consecration Sunday re-flect 44 pledging units and regular contributors for a total of $104,961 in expected

pledge and regular giving income, which reflects a 3% decrease over 2014.

OTHER MATTERS FOR THE COMMITTEE:

The Finance Committee will meet in early December to review the results ofConsecration Sunday and proposed budget for 2015.

Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne

Suzanne Jones, Treasurer

Worship Attendance Statistics

2013 2014

All Saints 61 58

22 Pentecost 60 66

23 Pentecost 59 67

Last Pentecost 64 66

Thanksgiving Eve 9 18


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

15:30 prayer

group

6:30 pm

Worship &

Music

Comm

2 312:30 pm

Crafternooner

6:30 pm

Tutoring @

Lodge

7 pm Gift

Wrapping, par-

47 pm Bible

Study

510 am

Bible Study

610 am Audi-

tor Training,

parish house

1 pm Mens

group,

ODells

7

8 am HE

10:15 am HE

11:55 am Adult

Forum

6 pm Lessons &

Carols, CCC

8

5:30 prayer

group

9 10

12:30 pm

Women @

ODells

6:30 pm

Tutoring @

Lodge

7 pm Caroling

11

7 pm

Finance

Comm

7 pm Bible

Study

12

9 am Exec.

Comm

10 am

Bible Study

13

10 am Spruce

up Kids

Space @

Lodge

14

8 am HE

10:15 am HE

11:55 am Adult

Forum

15

5:30 prayer

group

16

6 pm Com-

munications,

parish house

17

12:30 pm

Crafternooner

6:30 pm

Tutoring @

Lodge

7 pm Youth

18

7 pm Bible

Study

19

10 am

Bible Study

20

10 am Christ-

mas Flyer

Blitz

21

8 am HE

10:15 am HE

11:55 am Adult

Forum

12:45 BC Meet-

22

5:30 prayer

group

23 24

5:30 pm Christ-

mas Eve Wor-

ship

Followed by

Supper

25

10 am

Christmas

Eucharist

26

10 am

Bible Study

27

28

8 am HE

10:15 am HE

11:55 am Adult

Forum

29

5:30 prayer

group

30 31

December 2014 @ St. Francis

AA, Al-Anon and Overeaters Anony-

mous meet at the parish house on Tues-day, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

All worship services will be at

the Masonic Lodge. And all

other events will be at the

parish house unless otherwise

noted.

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