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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:
C e l l : 3 1 4 - 6 5 1 - 3 8 3 6
Home: 636-938-7773
Bishops Committee: BobChamplin, Sr. Warden, Paddy
Wrob, Jr. Warden; Kathleen
McDonald, Clerk; Michael
Booker; Richard Mayfield;
Cassie Eckhardt; Barb Sacco;
Jack Lauless; Judy Cody
Suzanne Jones, Treasurer.
Annual Meeting
An Annual Meeting is held each
year at the end of January atwhich new Bishops Committee
and Convention Delegates are
elected.
St. Francis Episcopal Church is
a mission of the Episcopal Dio-
cese of Missouri.
The Chaliceis the newsletter
of St. Francis Episcopal
Church, Eureka, and is published
at least 10 times per year.Submissions for The Chal-
ice are due approximately the
20th of each month and may be
e-mailed to the Officeat
The ChaliceSt. Francis Episcopal Church
Eureka MO
J u n e 2 0 1 2
Enable us to proclaim the good news of Jesus
Christ to all whom we meetMake St. Francis
Church a place of invitation and welcome.Prayer
for St. Francis Episcopal Church - Eureka
Each week we pray for the witness, re-
newal, and growth of our parish family, St. Fran-
cis in Eureka. Part of that prayer, included above, asks that we be given the
grace to carry Gods message of love to everyone we encounter. St. Francis
Church is putting this prayer into action; were giving it not just lip service but
foot service.
On May 12 and May 19, a pair of us walked the Mirasol and Ashton
Woods neighborhoods, ringing doorbells and inviting people to worship with
us. We handed out our brochure and a flier about the October 6 pet blessing.We left thumb drives, which contain a link to our website and a description of
each of our ministries.
But it was about much more than just placing papers in peoples hands.
For a few moments, doors literally were opened for us. It gave us a chance to
offer an invitation to come, to be with us at St. Francis. It gave us a chance to
learn a bit about who lives in these neighborhoods, whether they have a church
home (some do), whether they have pets and kids (many do). We exchanged
smiles and tidbits of information. One kind woman had her young son bring
us cold bottles of water.
Will we get new members from these efforts? Maybe, maybe not. But
thats not the point. The point is that we are casting bread on the waters.
Well let God determine whether our casting for people results in catching
them. We are letting people know about the worshipful, welcoming Episcopal
Church in Eureka. We are spreading the love of God one household at a time.
It is a grace-filled, holy experience to gaze into the eyes of strangers and meet
Christ there.
Pastor Sally
The Pastors Corner
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In this Issue
Adult Forum Calendar, p 3;
Attendance Statistics, p 3;
Birthdays/Anniversaries, p 22;
Bishops Column, p 6;
Bishops Committee Highlights, p 7-8;
Calendar, p 23;
Calendar for Vicar on Line, p 2;
Chair Rack, p 8;
Childrens Reflections & Kids Korner, p 22;
Congregational Happenings, p 20-21;
Concerts on Central, p 9;
Contacting the Vicar, p 2;
Convention, listening sessions, p 8;
Door-to-Door Evangelism, p 9;Financial Update, p 25;
Greening St. Francis, p 12;
Habitat for Humanity, p 9;
Humor, p 22;
Mass in the Grass, p 8;
On-line Directory, p 8;
Parish Events: Cardinals Game, p 9;
Pastors Corner, p 1 & 2;
Pastors Vacation, p 2;
Prayer for St. Francis, p 3;
Prayer list, p 18;
Publishing deadlines, p 2;
Recipe of the Month, p 18;
Spiritual Offerings for the Week, p 16;
Stewardship Thought, p 4;
Strategic Planning, p 10-18;
Stroke Awareness, p 5;
Upcoming events, p 4;
Vicars Calendar, p 2;
Weekly Offerings, p 10;
Worship Schedule, p 24;
Yarn!, p 10.
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 iscomplete and up-to-date.
Contacting Pastor Sally
If you call or e-mail Pastor Sally and she doesnt
respond, please let her know. The best number to call is
her cell phone: 314-651-3836. Remember that theres a
middle initial, S, in her e-mail address:
She wants to respond quickly, so please let her
know if thats not occurring.
July Chalice, Calendar &
Worship ScheduleThe deadline for the June newsletter, calendar &
worship schedule is June 17. If you have items for any of
these publications, please send or e-mail to Maxine Heller
in the parish office ([email protected]). Please note
that the deadline date is earlier than usual due to the Vicars
vacation the last week in June.
Pastor Sallys Vacation Schedule
Pastor Sally and Tony are on vacation from Satur-
day, June 23 through Friday, July 6. The Rev. Dr. Warren
Crews will be the celebrant for Sunday worship during Pas-
tor Sallys absence. Fr. Crews will also be available for
pastoral emergencies; the church office636-938-3733 --
will provide his cell phone number. Fr. Crews will preach
on Sunday, June 24 and Michael Booker will preach on
Sunday, July 1.
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Here is the schedule of offerings at the Adult Forum on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to12:15 p.m. for 2012. The entire Adult Forum calendar through February 10, 2013 is on our web-site at www.stfrancisereka.comselect Christian Education/Formation, Adults:
June 3 "Mass in the Grass" and picnicJune 10 DavidJune 17 Vicar's Forum -- quarterly goal review
June 24 Solomon
July 1 Patriotic sing-along
July 8 Women of the Bible: Ruth
July 15 General Convention (national church) 2012
July 22 Women of the Bible: Judith
July 29 Women of the Bible: Jezebel
August 5 HIV/AIDS Awareness SundayAugust 12 "God is Not One"
August 19 The Roman Catholic Church Today,
Sr. Carla Mae Streeter
August 26 Judaism Today
September 2 Vicar's Forum
September 9 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 1
September 16 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 2
September 23 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 3
September 30 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 4
October 7 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 5
October 14 To Guard and Serve the Earth -- part 6
October 21 Psalms -- part 1
October 28 Psalms -- part 2
November 4 Psalms -- part 3
November 11 Stewardship brunch
November 18 "Traces of the Trade"
November 25 "Traces of the Trade"
December 2 Vicar's Forum
December 9 Revelation -- part 1
December 16 Revelation -- part 2
December 23 near-Christmas brunch
December 30 Something fun
Adult
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The history of the sacrament of confirmation, as a separate rite from baptism, is convo-
luted, to say the least. Here is a thumbnail sketch: From early times, the Church designated
bishops as the ordinary ministers of baptism, a rite with a threefold action--the water rite
(immersion in water, or else the pouring of it), imposition of hands with anointing, and first
communion. Over time, and as the Church grew in numbers, the bishops began to delegate this
rite to the presbyters (priests). In the Eastern Church, the bishops delegated the rite in its en-
tirety; in the West, the bishops retained for themselves the imposition of hands, while delegat-
ing the other two actions.
The baptismal rite in our Prayer Book essentially puts in place the pattern from the
Christian East, with the water rite, anointing and/or imposition of hands, with at least the possi-bility of first communion, all in one service. And all this pattern applies, whether the presider is
a bishop or a priest.
With this being the case, why then does the Episcopal Church retain imposition of
hands by a bishop, in a separate rite of confirmation?
There are three good pastoral reasons for doing so. First, in a Church which practices
the baptism of young children and infants, these people need, in their maturity, a solemn occa-
sion to stand in front of God and everybody and reaffirm the promises once made on their be-
half. Second, in a Church which attracts Christians from other communities of belief, there
needs to be an occasion for these people to make solemn reaffirmation of baptism and its mean-ing, with the intent to live these vows henceforth in this Church. Third, the pastoral presence
and human touch of a bishop remind everyone present that the Church extends beyond the
merely local into diocesan community, into the whole of the Episcopal Church, and into the
Church catholic.
The opening sentences in the introductory material to the Prayer Book rite of baptism
read: Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christs Body
the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. (BCP, 298)
Confirmation adds nothing to baptism, but it remains a necessary pastoral sacrament.
Episcopalians are right to hold it in such high value.
Bishop Wayne SmithJune 2012
Confirmation
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Highlights of the
Bishops Committee Meeting
May 20, 2012
Opening business
Opening prayer; sharing of joys and concerns
Approval of April 15 minutes.Treasurers report
Finance Committee: Committee will meet in June to
determine if the budget for 2012 needs any mid-year
adjustment.
Audit update: There is a member of St. Marks who
is a professor at UMSL who will meet with Pastor
Sally to see if a fraternal accounting organization at
UMSL might do our audit with appropriate supervi-
sion. The proposed audit meets the diocesan guide-lines. Since the audit can be done effectively by the
students, it will save us a great deal of money.
The Treasurer presented the financial infor-
mation and commentary for the month of April. The
report was accepted as presented.
Vicars report
Church Assistance Endowment GrantA re-
quest for $200 for a chair rack to store our chairs at
the Lodge has been submitted. We dont yet knowthe results of our request. Matching funds will be
accepted (see related article in this issue ofThe Chal-
ice).
Strategic PlanningOur Adult Forum meetings
have been devoted to strategic planning for the past 6
weeks. The meetings have produced a lot of data.
The Bishops Committee will devote the June
Bishops Committee meeting to processing the infor-
mation and beginning to form a plan.
Ministerial allianceSacred Heart Catholic
Church in Eureka contacted Pastor Sally about start-
ing up a Travelers Aid system among the churches
of Eureka. Pastor Sally responded immediately that
St. Francis would like to be involved in this kind of
ecumenical ministry.
Door-to-door evangelismWe have started this
initiative with action! Pastor Sally and Steve Strat-
hearn spent time in the Marisol Subdivision. On an-
other Saturday, Pastor Sally and Barb Sacco went to
the Ashton Woods subdivision. In each case, twopeople from St. Francis went door-to-door introduc-
ing themselves and the church to the neighbors. The
minute-long meetings were low-key presentations of
information, a friendly introduction to new
neighbors, and an invitation to visit us for worship.
They also gave pet blessing information to most
households. Each session took about an hour.
Nursery worker. Ellen Sacco, our nursery worker for
the last two years is going off to college, but will beworking with us through the summer. Suzanne Jones
is putting up a job notice at the Community College.
The job pays $9/hour, 3 hours /week.
E-mails to entire parish. A reminder to us all:
Please send only through the parish secretary.
Vicars Vacation dates:
Mon.-Wed., May 28-30 (2.5 days)
Mon.-Fri., June 25-July 5 (2 weeks)
The Rev. Dr. Warren Crews will celebrate the
Eucharist both weeks. He will preach one Sunday
and Michael Booker will preach one of the Sundays.
Bylaws
The Executive Committee proposed some amend-
ments to our bylaws which need to be updated. The
changes will be posted on the bulletin board.
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Committee reports
Community Service Ministries: Steve Strathearn
is setting up a meeting for those involved in the
Community Service Ministries, as well as anyone
interested in input, new ideas for ministry, etc. The
meeting will take place after Adult Forum on Sun-day, June 10th.
New groups and ministries that develop need to
be based under Bishops Committee member assign-
ments for administration. The following placements
will be shown under any amended lists:
Green Initiatives and School Tutoring will be as-
signed under Community Service Ministries.
Youth Group will be assigned under Christian
Formation.
Wednesday Crafternoon Group and The Book
Discussion Group will be added to Fellowship/
Hospitality Ministries.
Next meeting June 17th. All are welcome to attend.
Submitted by Kathleen McDonald
Clerk of the Bishops Committee
Chair Rack Donations Welcome
We have applied for a grant from the Church
Endowment Assistance Fund to buy a chair rack.
The rack, which has wheels, will hold the folding
chairs for our worship space at the Lodge. This
should make it easier to put the chairs away each
Sunday.
We must provide matching funds to receive
the grant. The cost of the chair rack is $400. So weneed donations totaling $200. If you would like to
contribute, please put chair rack in the memo line
of your check made payable to St. Francis Episcopal
Church.
On-line Pictorial Directory
Our pictorial directory is now available on-
line. Each household has received a letter from Life-
Touch, the organization that created the directory.
The letter assigns you a unique ID and password,
enabling you to log into the on-line directory.
To access the directory, go to the homepage
of our websitewww.stfranciseureka.com. Look
at the pictures on the right-hand side. Underneath
them youll see Member Directory, with the in-
struction, Click here for the on-line directory login
screen. Now enter the ID and password from your
letter, and youll see the directory. You can view our
members information. You can update your own.
Pastor Sally has tried to demonstrate the
on-line directory on Sunday mornings after worship
but the system has been down, presumably for main-
tenance; so demonstrations havent been possibleyet. Stay tunedPastor Sally is still working on it.
General Convention Listening Ses-
sions
The General Convention of the national Epis-
copal Church, which happens every 3 years, occurs
this July in Indianapolis. The Diocese of Missouris
deputies have scheduled 3 listening sessions in
June. This enables the deputies to discuss the up-coming legislation and share their opinions and con-
cerns. It also gives us a chance to ask questions.
The sessions are:
Sat., June 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. at
St. Timothys Creve Coeur
Sat., June 16 from 10:30-noon at
Calvary ChurchColumbia
Sat., June 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. at
All Saints - Farmington
June 3Mass in the Grass
We are worshipping at the pavilion of Lake-
wood Hills subdivision on Sunday, June 3, at 10 a.m.
Theres a map to the pavilion on our homepage,
www.stfranciseureka.com. Its a beautiful site,
handicap accessible. Theres a bathroom (with flush
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toilet) for changing into your bathing suit after wor-
ship. The pavilion also has electricity, so well bring
fans.
Please bring a dish to share and whatever
beverages youd like to drink. Folding chairs are
also a good idea, although picnic tables are available.
After worship and lunch theres swimming at the
lovely lake just beyond the pavilion.
Door-to-door Evangelism
In pairs weve begun knocking on doors, in-
viting people to come worship with us at St. Francis.
See this months Pastors Corner for more details.
Currently were focusing on the subdivisions of
Mirasol and Ashton Woods. We arrive on a Satur-
day morning at 9:30 a.m. and spend about an hour
going door-to-door. If youre interested in being a
part of this evangelism effort, please see Pastor
Sally.
Concerts on Central June
Enjoy a summer evening of music, friends,
cold drinks, street food and free tattoos for kids of all
ages. Eurekas June concert is Friday, June 15th,
starting at 7:00 p.m. on Central Avenue. St. Francis
booth is easy to find: Were the ones across from the
Parish House, in front of Susie Q Quilting, offering
evangelism and free fellowship along with free tat-
toos for tots. And if youre still not sure where we
are, were the only ones with our own loving clown.
Its fun! Come on along and bring your neighbors
and friends.
See Sally Hader or Kyra Jordan if you can
help out.
Episcopal Diocese Habitat
for Humanity 2012
Members of the Diocese of Missouri once
again have the opportunity to volunteer and partici-
pate in a Habitat for Humanity home building pro-
Root, Root, Root for the home team!
Thats us! Were gath-
ering on Saturday afternoon,
June 23rd, at Debbie and Dan's
house for an afternoon of
watching the Cardinals play
Pittsburg on Dans GIANT TV
screen. Game time is 1:10 p.m.
Heres the lineup:
Who: Any member of St. Francis or any of their
friends -- young, old, in-between. Cardinals fans
expected! Pirates fans welcome (remember, were
the inclusive ones.).
What: All the ball park perks, plus air conditioning,
fun with friends, and brats hot off the grill.
I dont know: Whatever you wear or bring to eat.
Do not bring huge amounts of cash for the conces-
sion stand. Just bring something to drink and ball
park food that you like...popcorn, peanuts, candy
coated snack. Wear your Cardinals shirt or anything
red.
Well have a great time! Sue Schmidt will provide
sign-up sheets at church, along with maps to Debbie
and Dans house (about 5-10 minutes from church).
Root, Root, Root for the Cardinals!
ject. This years project is in Univer-
sity City, and the Diocese is slated for
four Saturday workdays:
Saturdays June 16, June 30, Septe4m-
ber 8, and Septmber 29. No experi-ence is necessary, but you must be
1`6 or older. Check out the website at
EHFHP.org or email [email protected].
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The Best Things about
St. Francis
Past
Services
Chapel at LaSalle
Finding St. Francis for Christmas Eve ser-vice
The emergency prayer meeting (no elec-
tricity)
Community
Beautiful people at LaSalle. When my
child was so sick, the people prayed for
him, rallied around us.
Loving community. Accepting, intelligent,
spiritual
Music
Present
Learning
Church family
Great people & Vicar
Friendly atmosphere
A loving family of God
Community without negative undertones &
more inclusivity & more joy
Growing. Children now. Many opportunities
for activities.
We still have a present.
The Spirit!
Pastoral leadership
Future
Doing more
More members
Were growing!
Hope in all things
New people bringing new ideas
Enthusiastic family, growing in our faith
Continued growth
We seem to be growing
More people to be a bigger community
Looks like we are going to have a future!
Want more of it more people to share it
with
Growing into Gods vision. (Growing from a
mission into a parish, too.)
A building [of our own] that we can afford.
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 joinedus yet, those on our prayer list, the needs of our com-
munity, and the world. We close each session at
6:05-6:15 p.m. with Night Prayer.
Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Parish House
(210 S. Central) we study the Bible readings ap-
pointed for the upcoming Sunday.
Please join us for these meetings whenever
you can, whether weekly or once in a while. All are
welcome.
Q: Black Sheep, Black Sheep, have youany wool?
A: Yes, Sir. Yes, Sir. Three Bags full.
And that's us!
A friend just donated three large bags of yarn
to our scarf ministry. If you need supplies, PLEASE
help yourself to the bounty that's being stored at the
Parish House, or contact Kath-
leen McDonald
([email protected]) for
information.
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Primary Activity Why it is importantSunday service/worship Unites us as the body of Christ in praise and worship.
Brings whole congregation together. Its the glue. Itleads everything.
Education programs The more you know the greater the depth of faith.Includes Adult Forum, Bible study, childrens program Helps understanding of our faith/beliefs.
Making Community (Forum Dinners & talkslike this) Draws us together; builds intimacy
Prayer A foundation for everything we do
Life lived in the community as Christians; min-istry by example. Evangelism.
Evangelism a light on a hilltop.Voice of Christ in the wilderness.Spreads our faith. Helps us grow.
Community Service (e.g., Trinity Food pantry) Jesus told us to do it!Were showing up to witness Christ.Provides purpose gives back.
Caring for one another (We help & pray foreach other)
Jesus told us to do it!Individual support nurtures the individual and the commu-nity.
Participants in worship (choir, acolytes, etc.) Makes liturgy come alive. Involves the community.
Stewardship Keeps us afloat. Funds ministry. Makes community.
St. Francis Primary Ministry Activities
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httobe?
Currentcongregationsize
1.Door-to-doorevangelism
2.Stayactiveincommunity
3.AdvertiseinCurrentworshipservicehours
Bettersigns&biggersigns
Remindeveryoneoftheimportanceo
fthepersonalinvitation.
Fearoflosingconnectiontoeachother.
3years:Growby
25%
Attendanceisimproved
Findoutwhysomepeoplehaveleft.
AverageSundaya
ttendanceof75-
Door-to-doorevangelism
Billboard:
Investigateprice.Startwith1month.
Seewhatresultscome.
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4
EurekaDays
1.GetChairman
2.Youth&adultsoncommittee
3.Useparishionerstruck&trailer
JohnSchmidt(peronegroup)isgoingtodothis.Kidsinback,etc.Choirinbackinrobes.
Gettrailer.
Afloatintheparade
ConcertsonCentral(Tatsfor
Tots)
Gardensign
EurekaGolftournament
Howl-o-Ween
MardiGrowl
Petblessing,St.Nick
HaveaquestionnairetodeterminewhofoundSt.Francisthroughoneoftheseevents.
Yes!
Largersigntoattractdrop-ins.
AdvertiseintheC
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Moreeffectiveadv
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Dothis1timeayearforall.
Trybringafriend
tochurch
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Chris
tian
Forma
tion
/Education
NOW
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losingtheGap--
Whatactionneedstobetaken?
THEN
Whatoug
httobe?
Wenowhaveakidsprogram.
Wehave4-10childrenonSun-
days.
New,youngermembers
Putmoreemphasisonourchildrensp
rogramsinouradvertising.Maybea
placardwith
picturesofchildrensprogramscouldb
edisplayedatEurekaDays,ConcertsonCentral,
etc.
Keepitgoing!
Morekids!
3years:Growto25children&4
teachers
Fewvolunteerswiththekids
Needmore,butneedtohavepotentialteachersshadowLindatoseehowitsdone.
Howmanypermanent?
Manymorevolunteers
YouthGroup
1.Committeeinvestigatesmissionsin
nearbystates.
2.Bringoptions&coststogroup.
Morekids,morele
aders
Missiontrip
AdultForum
Findingtimeisdifficult.
Widenthescholar
lygroup
OnceamonthprogramMichael.DifferencesinProtestants.
Additionaltheologicalstudy
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Bu
ildingsan
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losingtheGap--
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Werentoffice&worshipspace
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Lotsofpeople
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naffordabuilding
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h.Needtoad-
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l,notjustMickeyMouse.Weneedto
domorethan
Greenchurch
RockingchairsonLodgeporch
Landscaping
Rentalargerspace
Needlevelofsustainability,ofself-sufficiencyfromDiocese
Singlebuildingfor
theoffices&
worshipspace
Congregationformacommitteetobeg
ininvestigatingcost.Coursestolearnprocess,stor-
ageoptions,weight,etc.
Stainedglass
AcquirepropertyorapproachCityofE
urekatodonatelandandallowthebu
ildingofa
columbariuminapark.Orwecouldsellnichesonawallweconstructonourproperty.Non
-denominational.Orsetupashelf/bookcaseinparishhouseforurnsuntilw
ebuildacolum-
Columbarium
Continueaswearedoingnow.
Parishhousefullo
fmeetingsAA,
Al-Anon,etc.
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Recipe of the Month
Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki
Cooking in the Summer: Outside, please!
We have lots of hamburgers over the summer
grilling season, but heres a variation that is yummy
and a little different. Both Schnucks and Dierbergs
usually have ground lamb, and sometimes Ive seen it
at WalMart.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Easy Tzatziki recipe follows
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, garlic,
feta, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper, making sure not
to overwork the mixture. Form the lamb mixture into 4
to 6 patties. Heat a grill pan over moderately-high heat
and cook the lamb burgers until a nice crust forms,
about 4 minutes. Turn the burgers over and let cook
another 4 minutes. Let the burgers rest 10 minutes.
Serve topped with Easy Tzatziki on a roll or bun.
Easy Tzatziki:
1 cup Greek whole milk yogurt
1 English cucumber, seeded, finely grated and drained
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon
juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt,
cucumber, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and dill.
Season with salt and pepper. Chill.
Tom & John Sons of Paddy Wrob
Margie Friend of Sylvia Ahmad
John Father of Kathleen McDonald
John & Bob Parishioners
Roberta Sister of Carly Champlin
Rhonda Friend of Paddy Wrob
Richard Father of Bob Champlin
Ron Co-worker of Nick Sacco
Jennifer
Ellen Co-worker of Debbie Pizzella
Bob Brother of Barb Sacco
Ameena Friend of Sylvia Ahmad
Seamus Friend of Sylvia Ahmad
Dora Aunt of Michael Weaver
Rita Mother of Michael Weaver
Dale Friend of Paddy Wrob
Inge Friend of Brigitte Jung
Thurman Father of Jerry Smith
Prayer List
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St. Francis Parishioners - a VERY active group!
Golf Tournament
It was a great day as
a good group of people par-
ticipated in the Eureka
Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Al
Nessel, Dan Merideth, Judy Cody, and Bob
Champlin were the golfers, encouraged by
Della Hosutt, Debbie Pizzella, Carly Cham-
plin and Gina Nessel, joined later in the day
by Pastor Sally.
Judy Cody, the only woman on the
team, provided her own personal encourage-
ment. As she moved around the course she
could be heard saying, Hit the ball...carry the
boys. Hit the ball...carry the boys!
St. Francis Garden Project
More enjoyment of the out-of-doors...this time by the St.
Francis gardeners. The garden is located at the Wildwood
YMCA on Highway 109. The Y assigns plots to various people
and organizations...St. Francis has two plots. Part of the fruits of
the harvest will go to the Eureka Food Pantry.
The fantastic sign was a joint effort of John Schmidt who
made the sign and Carly Champlin who painted it.
Anyone interested in helping should contact Nancy New-
comer, John Schmidt or Kathleen McDonald.
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St. Francis on the Road
Saturday, May 19th dawned sunny, clear and
not too hot. So we, a group of St. Francis friends,
took off for Springfield and New Salem, Illinois.
With the organizational skills of Sue Schmidt and
Jack Lauless exceptional knowledge of all thingsLincoln, we were in for a terrific day of touring, eat-
ing, shopping, learning, understanding and getting to
know one another better.
This outing was the first in a series
planned to answer members requests to have
more time to talk, to get to know one another in a
fun setting, and to have a non-service time to in-
vite friends to get to know our church family. As
you can see from the pictures, it was a perfect dayfor all those things.
Pet Blessing at WHOAA
Country Fair
Wildwood Horse Owners and Acreage
Association (WHOAA) hosted the 3rd annual
Country Fair at the Greensfelder Park stablegrounds on April 28. Visitors enjoyed music,
food, equestrian sport demonstrations, a coun-
try market and much more. The event was
covered by The Wildwood Current News
Magazine in its May issue, which included a
not so great picture of Pastor Sally blessing
the animals.
St. Francis members staffed a booth,
handing out brochures and other materialabout St. Francis church. Sally blessed the
animals, which as you can see from our pic-
tures, included more than horses.
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Our Childrens Reflections on
God and the Gospel
After explaining the stigmata (marks of nails in
Jesus hands and feet)
Dont forget about my splinters.
I like your gold earrings. Theyre kinda
shaped like corn. Ya know?
Jesus is up in Heaven by the way.
And Jesus teleported Thomas.
What are things that are real but we cant see?
Air, breathing, sound, clear streams, Jesus, so-
cial welfare programs.
Jesus got a 3-day nap.
A dirt nap!
What do you like about your friends?
Theyre nice.
Theyre funny.
What have you done nice for someone?
I made my mom a Mothers Day present and it
came out horrible. When my friend was sick I gave her one of my
animals to cuddle.
What is Mothers Day for?
To celebrate our mothers and to make them
feel better.
To celebrate how great mothers are.
Give them presents.
Birthdays in June
Sue Schmidt, June 2
Bob Smith, June 7
Katy Jones, June 15
Danny Lawson, June 24
Dana Lawson, June 29
Robbie Lawson, June 29
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.
Anniversaries in June
Suzanne & Tim Jones, June 8
Mom cleans up my room.
My mom has a job and makes money and
buys us stuff. I gave her a giant thumbprint
of me.
My mom helps me clean.
My mom helps me learn to cook.
My mom helps my dad cook. Because my
dad doesnt actually know how.
My mom cooks coffee for my sister.
The
fifth Sunday in
a month is the
Childrens Ser-
mon. On April
29, the children
of St. Francis
provided their
own sermon on
Jesus is the
Shepherd.
KIDS KORNER
Unanswered Prayer
The preacher's five-year-old daughter noticed
that her father always paused and bowed his head for
a moment before starting his sermon. One day, she
asked him why. "Well, Honey," he began, proud that
his daughter was so observant of his messages. "I'm
asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon."
"How come He doesn't answer it?" she
asked.
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Worship Participant Schedule June 2012
Ministry 03-Jun 10-Jun 17-Jun 24-Jun
SACRISTAN Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield Jim Eckhardt Rich Mayfield
LECTORS
Paddy Wrob & JudyCody
Sara Branchfield &Alex Branchfield
Kristie Lenzen &Kathleen McDonald
Kevin Selle & CristinSelle
INTERCESSOR Sue Schmidt Michael Booker Kristie Lenzen Bob Smith
CHALICE Barb Sacco Michael Booker Kathleen McDonald Kevin Selle
ACOLYTE Richard Mayfield Kyra Jordan Alex Branchfield Kevin Selle
ALTAR GUILD Brigitte JungJerry Smith & Stevie
SewellLinda Doolittle & Ste-
vie SewellBrigitte Jung & Sue
Schmidt
USHER Mass in the Grass Bob Smith John Schmidt Michael Booker
TELLERSRich Mayfield & Suz-
anne JonesArlene Underwood &
Bob ChamplinBob Smith & Suz-
anne JonesBob Champlin & Jim
Eckhardt
HOSPITALITY/COFFEE HOURMass in the Grass
and picnic Jack Lauless Barb & Nick Sacco
Most gracious Heavenly Father, we thank you for our earthly fathers, to whomyou have entrusted the responsibility to provide loving protection of their families and guidance to their
children.
May our earthly fathers imitate the courage of Abraham, Jesse and Joseph, and all the holy fathers ofthe past in providing wise counsel to the children you have given to their care. Give them valiant faith inthe face of confusion and conflict, hope in time of trouble and sorrow, and steadfast love for you, for their
families, and for all your people throughout the world.
Assist all fathers, that through your Grace, they may steadily grow in holiness and in knowledge and
understanding of your Truth. May they generously impart this knowledge to those who rely on them.
We ask your blessing on all those to whom you have entrusted the responsibilities of fatherhood.May your Holy Spirit constantly inspire them with justice, mercy, strength, and self-giving love. May theyreceive your Grace abundantly in this earthly life, and may they look forward to eternal joy in your presence
in the life to come.
We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ. AMEN.
A Prayer for Fathers
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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 which is on
the third Sunday of the month, the financial results for the previous month will be reported in the bulletin
insert.
Financial Update April 2012
April 2012
Budgeted for
April
YTD 2012
Actual
YTD 2012
Budget
Total Income $ 10,245 $ 9,512 $ 38,689 $ 38,048
Total Expenses 9,215 8,941 35,872 39,638
Difference $ 1,029 $ 571 $ 2,817 $ (1,590)
Checking AccountRockwood Bank $ 15,410
Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-general 4,789
Custodial account held by the Diocese 26,974Balance in Diocesan Investment pooled fund-Sp Growth 3,612
If you have further questions, talk to the Vicar. Pastor Sally values input and is happy to have a conversa-
tion at any time about St. Francis.
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 Je-
sus 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.