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ST. FRANCIS’ EPISCOP A L C H U R C H IN THIS ISSUE E U R E K A , M O

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Page 5: Diocesan Elections; Feed the Morning Coffee on the River Need-STL Recently, I received word ing on open fires with the the boiling water into unwashed Page 6: Agape House; Potluck with Friends that an old friend from the smoke constantly shifting. All cups containing several Folgers Diocese of West Missouri was endured as we went Coffee Singles we would sit side Page 7: Food Pantry; Recipe died. We eventually lost track about our daily business of by side facing the river, watching of each other after Dayna and canoeing and having fun, the morning mist burn off with Page 8: Stump the Vicar; Interment of I moved to St. Louis. Permit mending cut fingers and toes the rising sun. Ashes me to share a story about the and caring for insect bites In the beginning of the week beginning of our friendship. we talked about the river and Page 9: Book Group; while we planted new seeds Eureka Days; Lunar July is a hot and sticky in the kingdom and watered camping and fishing. Then we Communion Sunday; month in the heartland of our those planted by others. began to talk about the campers Centering Prayer country. The sun beats down and Cliff Springs. Soon we shared Page 10: ASA mercilessly with rarely a stories about our children and

Page 11: Worship cloud in the sky to offer a hint spouses. Then we began talking Participant Schedule of shade. Temperatures soar about ourselves, our careers,

Page 12: Calendar into the 90's and sometimes and changed courses in life; fi- into the 100's with the hu- nally, we began to talk about our midity following close be- souls. We each talked about our hind. Even nighttime offers walk in the kingdom. We shared little relief from the swelter- I'm an early riser and so stories about learning to love ing heat. These were the con- was Joe, a teacher from Jesus and inviting the Spirit into ditions during the first week West Plains, Missouri, who our lives, and how God's Holy in July, 1998 when Dayna and specialized in students with Spirit works through us and em- I joined campers and staff learning and behavioral dis- powers us when we get our- from Cliff Springs Episcopal orders. Neither Joe nor I selves out the way. Camp in West Missouri and cared about how hot it was-- I am no longer astonished The Chalice other adult volunteers for a we wanted our morning when someone begins to share is published monthly by week of canoeing and camp- with me those spiritual things St. Francis’ Episcopal coffee. While the rest of the Church. Submissions are ing on the Gasconade River. I campers slept we would that had remained hidden in the due the 20th of each was the spiritual director for recesses of one's soul, nor when month prior to build a fire from driftwood, publication. this adventure, and Dayna fill a #10 tin can with about a I begin to share those secret Submissions may be was the nurse and surrogate things that I do not often share sent by email to quart of water, and place it [email protected] mother. It is interesting to on the fire. A little ash with others. I am no longer sur-

Publisher: note what a person is willing floating on the surface of the prised because I see the hand of The Rev. Alfred Jewson to endure while seeking a water and a few flecks of God in everything that goes on goal: sleeping on rocks, around me. God is always work- Editor: Jackie Selle sand in the bottom of the hordes of blood thirsty mos- can did not deter us from ing, always there, gently prod- quitoes, moisture-laden hu- the pursuit of our morning ding, patiently waiting. midity, little shade, and cook- pleasure. After we poured So there we sat on camp

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stools, watching the river roll gently they could see it every day, and as This profile will then be posted, thus by and flicking out little bits of debris they prayed they were to try to re- making it available to everyone in the from our coffee cups, as we lived out member some neat thing about that larger church. Bishop Smith’s office the gospel of Jesus Christ. God per- person. So everyone else drew names will assist in getting our profile dis- mitted me the opportunity to get to and then it was my turn. As I drew tributed to other dioceses. So that know one more member of the body that last pebble out of the hat and congregation members are aware, all of Christ in a most intimate way. The looked at it, on that pebble was the matters before and deliberations of lives of two men who began as name, Joe. the search committee are to be held strangers became linked forever in Fr. Al Jewson in the strictest confidence, including the communion of saints by the work names of the persons being consid- of the Holy Spirit. "Above all, clothe ered. These confidences are to be yourselves with love, which binds Search Committee kept not only through the whole pro- everything together in perfect har- Update cess, but forever after in regard to the mony. And let the peace of Christ identities of all candidates who were rule in your hearts, to which indeed by Paul Jokerst considered but not selected. you were called in the one body." The search for a new vicar for St. The search committee that has Colossians 3: 14-15 Francis’ has begun with the formation been selected for this process is com- It doesn't take mornings on the riv- of a nine-member search committee. prised of Paul Jokerst (chairperson), er, a campfire, or ashes in one's This committee is charged to identi- Jackie Selle (secretary), Mike Rohan coffee for each of us to begin to fy candidates for the position of vicar (B.C. liaison), Michael Booker, Su- share our journey into Jesus Christ. by reviewing applications, supporting zanne Jones, Jack Lauless, Barb Sacco, All it takes is willingness on our part documents, and references; to inter- Jerry Smith, and Marsha Smith. to share our journey with someone view applicants; and to recommend a On July 1 the committee received else. It takes our trust and confidence candidate to the Bishop’s Committee. the required training from The Rev. that the other person is willing to However, the initial task of the search Joseph Chambers, and on July 16 they hear our story, and it takes our will- committee is to understand and com- met again to appoint a chairperson, ingness to plant and water seeds in municate the desires, hopes, and secretary, and the liaison to the Bish- others and to permit seeds to be dreams of the members of St. Fran- op’s Committee. During the July 16 planted and watered in us. cis’. To do this, the committee wishes meeting, Fr. Al also discussed the pro- Dayna decided to do something to include the involvement of both cess in further detail. The committee that week that she had done in Mexi- clergy and laity in the process by col- will meet again on August 6 to estab- co the year prior with the youth lecting feedback to assist with their lish a questionnaire that will be given group from St. Andrew's Church. All work. At the conclusion of this pro- to every member of St. Francis’. The week long on the shores of the Gas- cess of reflection and discernment, results from this questionnaire will be conade, she gathered pebbles, care- the search committee will then pro- used to help construct a profile for St. fully examining each one and discard- duce a profile of St. Francis’ and re- Francis’ which will then be made ing a pebble here and there because view the final draft with the Bishop’s available to the larger church. it didn't quite look right or somehow Committee. Members of the committee will did not meet with her approval. On In doing this work, the search com- make announcements as more infor- Friday evening she wrote the name mittee must keep in mind our rich mation becomes available, and of each person on our trip on a differ- and complex history and our signifi- monthly updates will be included in ent pebble. During our farewell Eu- cant diversity, which spans theology, The Chalice. If you have any questions charist on Saturday morning, Dayna liturgy, and congregational de- about this process, please feel free to went around with all the pebbles in a mographics including gender, color, contact any member of the search hat and each person drew one. They ethnicity, race, social class, geogra- committee. were asked to pray for the next phy, and sexual orientation. We are a twelve months for the person whose congregation (and diocese) ever Deacon’s Time Off name was on the pebble. They are mindful of our past and the rich bless- Deacon Rebecca will be taking a month of asked to pray every day that God ings God has bestowed upon us but leave during August to spend time with hus- would take care of that person and band Phil, daughter Sarah, as well as family dedicated to our future and aware of members living away. Evening Prayer group that God would bless that person. the challenges and opportunities that will continue to meet on Mondays and will be The pebble was to be placed where lie ahead. led by Father Al. The Chalice Page 2 www.stfranciseureka.com

Summer Celebrations at Friends of St. Francis The children are enjoying our hot summer by cooling off in the pool and sprinting around the playground in the sprinkler! We celebrated Teddy Bear Day on July 10th. The kids brought their teddy bears to class and created teddy bear themed projects. We had Beach Week where we all had fun food and activities centered around the beach! In August we will have a Kindergarten send off party for those children ready to leave our little nest and start their school career! They have all achieved high marks on their Kindergarten Screening so we Doing God’s Work at FoSF know they are ready to go! We are so proud and we are going to miss them! by Michael Booker about the drama. “Ralph bumped into A huge thank you to Donna and Joe This summer I’ve had the opportunity me!”…“Louise took my toy!”…“Hey, it’s who supplied us with the baby pools for to spend some time at Friends of St. Fran- MY turn!” But that’s a big part of growing our little ones to cool off and play in. cis’ Childcare. The more time I spend up. They need to learn to play nicely with Thanks to Joe for changing the handles on there, the more I am convinced that others, a skill that seems in absurdly our fridge. Something so small can make we’re doing God’s work there. short supply these days. such a big difference! A big thank you to I wish I could cover this article with pic- I look forward to the day when each Linda who provided us with Billibos and a tures of the kids, but we have policies child heads off to kindergarten, extraordi- building set! about the privacy of our families and we narily well-prepared for the start of their We are grateful to all our volunteers don’t want to take chances with the chil- formal education. As adults, they will who provided lunches for the children dren’s safety. Let me assure you that they probably only have the fuzziest of memo- and volunteered their time with the chil- are adorable. There’s quite a range in the ries about preschool. But this place will dren. Thank you to Michael, Linda, Kath- kids’ ages, and so early in life, there is a leave “a handprint on their hearts.” We leen, Della, Mary Ann, Paddy, Sally, Syl- big gap between the youngest and the are small enough to know each child indi- via, Sue, Janet, Caitlin, and Arlene. oldest. That said, they are all amazing. vidually. I was really impressed when I I have done a fair amount of parent was talking with Kathy, director of FOSF, volunteering over the years, and I’ve one day and we heard a child cry out Volunteers Needed found that different places have different from another room. She immediately temperaments. Ours is outstanding. If knew which child it was and the (non- to Help Clean you’re there when the kids are dropped urgent) nature of their distress. That sort Instead of having one cleaning day each off, you’ll see that they are excited to be of individual attention just couldn’t hap- there. pen in a larger institution. month volunteers may sign up for any day in August on which they are availa- Volunteers are especially needed at the Friends of St. Francis’ still needs volun- ble. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulle- start and the end of the day when things teers. To keep the children safe, you will are less structured and children are need to have a background check run and tin board. Simply sign up for a task, come getting dropped off and picked up. The you will need to be fingerprinted. That’s in on the day you are available, and mark the date you completed your task. Thank kids aren’t plopped down in front of a TV mildly annoying, but necessary. What you to those who have already helped! to watch “Barney” (or whatever’s a big you will learn if you get a chance to vol- deal these days). They engage in classic unteer is that these little ones are pre- childhood activities. They play with trucks cious beyond measure and worth every and dollhouses. They run around outside minute you can spend with them. They and climb on the playground equipment. MATTER. They color. They kick balls around. They Jesus said, “Let the little children come to draw on the sidewalk with chalk. They me, and do not hinder them, for the king- work puzzles and ask to listen to stories dom of heaven belongs to such as these.” being read. – Matthew 19:14 Then there’s the drama. I’d forgotten

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was built around the church and those Friend, can you spare with whom we worshiped. A few years some time? after having left Emmanuel for a church in Garden Talk Newport Beach, California, David referred by Marsha Smith The childcare center belongs to us, the to the time at Emmanuel as Camelot and One of the joys of having a garden is people of St. Francis’ congregation; it is indeed, I suppose in many ways it was. watching God's other creatures enjoy ours and we must own it. It was a vision We have been to several Episcopal your garden too. Many gardeners love to cast upon us by God—we obeyed the will churches and a non-denominational have butterflies in their gardens just be- of God and now have a wonderful pro- church since then, but our time at Emman- cause of their beauty and mystery (how gram led by Kathy Regnier and staff. uel was a pretty tough act to follow. This does metamorphosis work, anyway?) past Sunday I was sitting in church and everyone was coming in. There was excite- and an additional benefit is that they are ment about the baptism of little Evelyn. It good pollinators. There are a number of hit me as to how much I love all of you, things we can do to increase the number this new place in which we are able to of butterflies in our gardens. worship, and the community we have to- Monarch Inasmuch as it belongs to us, some mem- gether. Having babies and baptizing them bers of St. Francis’ Church have willing is wonderful, but it’s a tough way to build volunteered to assist by preparing daily a parish. A slow way also. Growth is going lunches and snacks for the children. Have to depend on new folks coming to join our you considered giving up some of your fellowship. The good news is that I really time for this lunchtime ministry? believe that there isn’t anyone who would Help is also needed in the morning from not want to be a part of the community 7:00 am to 9:00 am and from 3:00 pm to we call St. Francis’. 5:00 pm Monday—Friday. State law and The love and concern that we all see Insurance require two adults to be pre- expressed and in practice for the members First, plant your butterfly garden in a sent at all times when children are there. of the parish, as well as the many ways sunny location, i.e., the garden should There will always be a staff member pre- that we reach out to those outside the receive at least six hours of full sun each sent who will be in charge. You are not parish is truly remarkable. We may still day. Like reptiles and many insects, required to teach anything--just be with have a bit of an invisibility problem in that butterflies are ectotherms, which means the children and maybe read a book or many may not yet know we are here and that they rely upon exposure to sunlight have them color some things or just sit what we’re all about, but I also believe to regulate their body temperature. with them. that if we continue to be the people that Butterflies can't fly when it is below There is a sign-up list on the bulletin God wants us to be both as it relates to about 55º F. They bask in the sun to raise board in the hallway. Thank you! one another and within the larger community, the word will spread. their body temperature. It is difficult for I have a tendency to get anxious over butterflies to fly in windy conditions, so it From the Bishop’s that growth thing. Fr. Al keeps reminding is also helpful if the garden has a wind- me that I need to keep praying and break such as trees, shrubs, or a fence Warden trusting God and that we’ll get there. I nearby. Plant a variety of flowers that think maybe it was the reality of that truth provide nectar throughout the growing by Herb Smith that hit me as I sat there Sunday thinking season. Some favorites of butterflies in- The year was 1980. Marsha and I were about how special all of you and this place clude milkweeds, bee balm, joe pye living in Rapid City, South Dakota. We really are. Sometimes it feels like the nar- weed, zinnias (Cut and Come Again), had been participating in a house fellow- row, hard road, but wait, isn’t that exactly butterfly bush, coneflower, cosmos, ship for about a year. Some of the mem- where we are supposed to be? Keep being phlox, lantana, bluestar, black-eyed Su- bers of our fellowship had encountered who you are, loving one another, caring san, blazing star, floss flower, heliotrope, an Episcopal priest named David Ander- for those both within and without our son, who was the rector at Emmanuel community. Keep listening to the Spirit’s Episcopal Church. We went to check this leading and using your various gifts and place out and stayed until we moved talents as God gives opportunity. Be the back to Missouri in 1985. It was a very people of God. special place--the people, the worship, Fr. Al pointed out last Sunday, and it’s the ministries, our friends. Rite I and Rite true, that you can’t live on the mountain II services were on Sunday morning, and top with that “spiritual high” always. I did a contemporary service (Rite III) was on learn, however, that you can return to Camelot. Sunday evenings. Our entire social life Zebra Swallowtail The Chalice Page 4 www.stfranciseureka.com

Cloudless Sulfur 2019 Nominations Form this year Founded in 1987, Feed My Starving available as a fillable PDF (download, Children (FMSC) is a Christian non- fill out on your computer and print) profit that provides nutritionally com- or plain PDF (print and fill out with a plete meals specifically formulated for pen). St. Francis’ Church has forms malnourished children. FMSC'S mission available for anyone wanting to nom- is to feed God's starving children hun- inate himself/herself, or another. gry in body and spirit. They do that Remember to ask the other person with donations to fund the meal ingre- first prior to submitting a name. dients and then events like this one on hollyhocks, sunflowers, and cardinal flow- Nominations must be submitted by 5 August 17 where volunteers hand-pack ers. pm on Thursday, October 3, 2019. the meals. Meals are then donated to Don't forget to provide the host plants Resolutions must be received by 5 FMSC food partners around the world, for the caterpillars of your favorite pm on Thursday, October 3, 2019. where kids are fed and lives are saved. butterflies. Butterflies will consume the Do you have additional questions? The food-packing event is scheduled nectar from many types of flowers, but Contact the Rev. Kevin McGrane, for Saturday, August 17, at Queeny their caterpillars will often eat only cer- Park - Greensfelder Recreation Com- tain plants. If you want to have monarch Chairperson of the Nominations and butterflies, grow milkweed or plants from Election Procedures Committee, plex, 550 Weidman Road, Ballwin. You the genus Asclepios, as those are the only via [email protected]. must register online to pack food at plants that monarch caterpillars eat. East- Feed the Need STL: give.fmsc.org/ ern tiger swallowtails' host plants are feedtheneedstl willow and sycamore. Zebra swallowtails' Feed the Need—STL Shift hours are from 9-11 am, 11:30- host plants are pawpaw trees, and cloud- 1:30 pm, 2:30-4:30 pm, and 4:30-7:00 less sulfur caterpillars feed on members by Kathleen McDonald pm. of the pea family such as blue false indigo The power of prayer and two to I am planning to do the 2:30 packing and golden alexanders. Be prepared to three hours of your time can feed shift on this and would love to carpool have the leaves of these host plants hundreds of starving children world- from church. Talk to me if you’re inter- munched upon! wide! Your participation in this one- ested. Moist mudpuddles attract butterflies day event packing food for starving where they often congregate to find min- (Resource: www.diocesemo.org) erals and salts, so fill a large shallow dish with sand and rocks and wet it down each day – butterflies will thank you for it by “For I was hungry visiting your garden regularly. Lastly, don't use pesticides as they can and you gave me kill both the larval and adult stages of butterflies. something to eat...” Wishing you many butterflies in your Matthew 25:35 garden this summer! Nominations for the children will yield thousands of meals from which children will receive the Updated Directory Diocese of Missouri proper nutrition to recover from the effects of severe malnutrition. Available During the annual diocesan conven- Join the ECW Board as they partici- tion November 22 & 23 we will elect pate in this ecumenical push to feed Copies of the updated St. clergy and lay members to the Stand- hungry children around the world. Francis’ member directory ing Committee, Diocesan Council, Families with children age five or are available in the nar- Disciplinary Board, deputation to above are invited to this event. If you General Convention and Cathedral feel you do not have the strength to thex. Please review your Chapter. Read more about these gov- stand for two hours, Feed My Starv- information and email or ernance bodies at ing Children has jobs that you can call Lynn Main, parish ad- www.diocesemo.org then click on do. Be the God Spark--help feed hun- the link to the Diocesan Convention gry children around the world in a ministrator, with changes place close to home! or corrections. The Chalice Page 5 www.stfranciseureka.com

Agape Help House Serves Neighbors The Prayer The community of St. Francis’ has supplements groceries to anyone in List long been involved with special pro- need within their service limits. Their jects that support Pacific’s Agape pantry items include personal care House with shoe items and feminine Please check the drives, school sup- hygiene products. Sunday bulletin and plies, Christmas Because it is a larger gifts, and our fa- space, they offer weekly email mous knit and cro- their clients the op- chet winter hats, portunity to stroll announcements for scarves, and through the aisle the list of those who gloves. Individual and choose what St. Francis’ house- they need when have requested holds regularly donate gently used they need it. prayers. clothing, furniture, toys, and more for If you’d like to know more, go to resale or give-away in their boutique. agapehousepacific.org and talk to Lin- What many at St. Francis’ may not da Carter (usually at 10:15) who vol- know is that Agape House, rather like unteers there two days a week. Be our Clergy Discretionary Fund, also sure to check our bulletin board for provides help with utility bills, rent, notices about the Agape House, and and unexpected emergencies. Agape go shopping for treasures in their bou- House also has a food pantry which tique thrift store. Potluck Provides Opportunity to Make New Friends

by Caitlin Selle The evening of July 22 was one filled with good food and good conversation in the community room. Members of St. Francis’ were joined by two visiting students from China, James and Ocean, who are currently working as lifeguards at Six Flags as part of a work and travel program. As a potluck event, parishioners brought a wide variety of family and American dish- es to be served alongside food prepared by the visiting students, including fried rice, rice soup, and stir-fried greens. The students discussed their lives in Chi- na and fielded questions from parishioners on a wide variety of topics from economics and economic development to education. The opportunity to share food and conversation with these students was a valuable chance to learn more about the world outside the United States and make new friendships. James and Ocean from China are spending the summer working at Six Flags, and they joined St. Francis’ parishioners for a potluck dinner on July 22. The Chalice Page 6 www.stfranciseureka.com

A Prayer for God’s Will Loving God, we pray that your will for us and for St. Francis’ Church be done. Rid our minds of personal goals and expectations, doubts and fears so that we may be vessels for your will and your expectations. We pray that your will for St. Francis’ Church be made manifest to us; and give us the courage to carry out your will whatever it is. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ, who always lived out your will in his life. Amen.

Back to School with New Gym Shoes Adult Forums Resume in September St. Francis’ Church annual shoe drive Our adult education program resumes in September was a success! Many thanks to every- with the following topics: one who participated.

September 1: Vicar’s Forum September 8: Immigration Issues (M. Booker) September 15: Santorini and the Exodus (M. Booker) September 22: The Black Sea and Noah’s Ark (M. Booker) September 29: David and Goliath (V. Alexander)

Remember the Chilled Cucumber Soup Recipe “Share your Faith, Share your Food” is the motto of our diocesan Task Force Food Pantry on Hunger (TFH), but it could also be described as a common practice at St. Francis’. The recipe for Chilled Cucumber Soup below was shared at our July potluck. One parish household grew the cucumbers, and another brought a few home and cobbled together this recipe. Share and share alike…. Chilled Cucumber Soup, serves 4 Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, diced 1& 1/3 c. sour cream 1& 1/3 c. Greek yogurt 2 c. vegetable broth 1 clove garlic, minced 3 T fresh lemon juice

1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley At Holy Eucharist on the third Sun- 2T loosely packed tarragon (fresh, about 10 leaves) day of each month we collect canned 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced. and non-perishable items and deliver Instructions: them to the Eureka Food Pantry for Reserve a little onion, finely chopped cucumber, and some lemon zest for distribution to those in need. Please presentation. Place all other ingredients in blender and blend for two remember the pantry when you shop minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 2-8 hours to allow flavors to develop and for groceries, and bring them to wor- blend. Taste right before serving and add salt as needed. Place soup into ship on Sundays to fill our red wagon. bowls and garnish with the reserved ingredients.

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us live with. Christ’s life on earth was not Stump the Vicar a pretend sort of human life; rather it was a human life filled with all human emo- This month’s question: If Jesus is God, tions, learning, discovery, etc. that our why did he have to pray? lives are filled with. When he writes that Every Sunday when recite the Nicene Christ “emptied himself” he is telling the Creed we avow that Jesus is fully God Philippians that Christ set aside the Divine and fully human at the same time. In prerogative; for example, Christ’s ability to other words, Christ possesses two na- perform miracles was not because of his tures in one person: the nature of God Divine nature, but rather, because in his and the nature of man. The Letter to the human nature he always responded in Philippians points this out in a beautiful obedience to the will of God and to the early Christian hymn that St. Paul grace that was present. This is why the quotes: power of God worked through him. I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, Let the same mind be in you that was The Scriptures also tell us that “For our but sin that dwells within me. So I in Christ Jesus, who, though he was sake he made him to be sin who knew no find it to be a law that when I want to in the form of God, did not regard sin, so that in him we might become the do what is good, evil lies close at hand. equality with God as something to be righteousness of God.” And in another For I delight in the law of God in my in- exploited, but emptied himself, taking place, “For we do not have a high priest most self, but I see in my members an- the form of a slave, being born in who is unable to sympathize with our other human likeness. And being found in weaknesses, but we have one who in eve- law at war with the law of my mind, human form, he humbled himself and ry respect has been tested as we are, yet making me captive to the law of sin that became obedient to the point of death without sin.” The fact that Christ did not dwells -- even death on a cross. Therefore sin was not because of his Divine nature, in my members. Wretched man that I God also highly exalted him and gave but rather, that in his human nature he am! Who will rescue me from this body him the name that is above every always responded to the grace of God. of death? Thanks be to God through name, so that at the name of Jesus God always provides each one of us Jesus Christ our Lord! every knee should bend, in heaven sufficient grace not to sin, and there are The temptations that Christ faced after and on earth and under the earth, and times in our own lives that we do not sin his baptism by John in the River Jordan every tongue should confess that when the opportunity presents itself. In were not the only temptations that he Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God those times we have responded to the faced in his life and ministry. They sum up the Father. grace of God. Theoretically, if we always temptations for power, desire for what we When St. Paul writes, “…being born in responded to God’s grace, we would not do not have, and putting God to the test human likeness,” he is not referring to sin. However, St. Paul reminds us, by making presumptuous claims on what Christ acting as if he were human, but I do not understand my own actions. For we perceive God’s promises and goodness rather, he is attesting to the truth that I do not do what I want, but I do to be. Christ was tempted in every way through the Virgin Mary Christ is fully the very thing I hate. I can will what is that we are, but always responded to human. In other words, Jesus Christ right, but I cannot do it. For I do not God’s grace. Sometimes, I suspect that we faced the same struggles, doubts, fears, do the good I want, but the evil I do not merely give lip service to such statements hopes, joy, love, temptations that all of want is what I do. Now if I do what and tend to think that the human Jesus was only play acting in his prayer life. He prayed because he wanted a closer rela- St. Francis’ Memorial Garden tionship with God. He prayed for others. He prayed for strength. He prayed be- Interment of Ashes cause he did not want to sin. He prayed because he was afraid. He prayed because he trusted the power of God. He prayed in gratitude. He prayed in adoration. He Nick Sacco’s ashes were interred prayed in thanksgiving for the gifts God had given him. He prayed because he on June 13. loved God. He prayed because he is fully human. Fr. Al Jewson Bob Underwood’s ashes were interred New Revised Standard Version, Philippians 2: 5-11 Ibid, 2 Corinthians 5: 21 on July 24. Ibid, Hebrews 4:15 Ibid, Romans 7:15, 18b-25

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Book Group Adds Meeting

The St. Francis’ Book Group has been meeting every other month for a year or two and now have decided that there are too many good books that we’d like to share with one another. We’d now like to meet the second Mon- day of every month. We’re excited to start right away! Our next meeting will be on Monday, August 12 at 6:30 in the Community Room. We will discuss Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf, a spare yet eloquent, bittersweet yet inspiring story of a man and a woman who, in advanced age, Evelyn Rose Rainbolt, daughter of Jeff and Liz Rainbolt, was baptized on July 14. come together to wrestle with the events of their lives and their hopes for the im- minent future. In the familiar setting of Lunar Communion Holt, Colorado, home to all of Kent Centering Prayer: Haruf's inimitable fiction, Addie Moore Sunday Quiet Time with God pays an unexpected visit to a neighbor, th Louis Waters. Her husband died years On July 20 we celebrated the 50 anni- ago, as did his wife, and in such a small versary of Apollo 11 landing on the town they naturally have known of each moon. other for decades and Addie and Louis So here’s a trivia question for you: Centering Prayer takes have long been living alone in houses What was the first food and drink con- place at 5:30 pm on now empty of family, the nights so terri- sumed on the lunar surface? bly lonely, especially with no one to talk It was bread. And wine. It was Holy Eu- Wednesdays in the with. Their brave adventures - their pleas- charist. ures and their difficulties - are hugely This article (see below) was published church. Our quiet time to- involving and truly resonant. in Guideposts magazine back in 1970, gether will last about 20 This quick-read story is quickly available detailing the story. Buzz with many copies at County Library and Aldrin, it turns out, was minutes. amazon.com. There’s also a Netflix ver- a Presbyterian elder. He sion starring Robert Redford and Jane had a tiny allowance for One of the goals of Fonda. personal items that he Centering Prayer is to be (Summary and review from good- could bring to the reads.com) moon, and he chose to totally open to God: totally bring the elements and Eureka Days is Coming a tiny silver cup so that available, all the way he could celebrate com- Mark your calendars for September 6 munion. down to that innermost and 7. We are asking for donations of Webster Presbyterian Church in Hou- point of your being; bags of candy for the parade on Septem- ston (Aldrin’s home congregation) cele- ber 7. We also need volunteers to man brates Lunar Communion Sunday each deeper than your thinking, the booth on September 6 and 7. There is year on the Sunday closest to July 20. feelings, memories, and a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. For (www.guideposts.org/better-living/life- more information, please contact Kath- advice/finding-life-purpose/apollo-11- desires. leen O’Reilly at [email protected] when-buzz-aldrin-took-communion-on- or 314-706-2330. the-moon) The Chalice Page 9 www.stfranciseureka.com

A Prayer for WEEKLY SUNDAY ASA—JULY Evangelism 2018 2019 A lmighty God, by your grace you have given us new life in Jesus 58 59 Christ, and by your Spirit you have called us to proclaim his Name throughout all the nations. Awak- 53 70 en in us such a love for you, and for your word and deed, that all people may come to know him as 63 70 Savior, and follow him as Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit 57 49 lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. 72 Calling all cooks! Vitals Do you have a favorite recipe that you Check would like to share in The Chalice? Please Bill Thompson, RN, send it to the business office at will be available in [email protected]. the Community Room between services on the second Sunday of every month to check and record blood pres- sures and heart rates. Be sure to stop in to see him for this valuable ministry!

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AUGUST 2019 Worship Participants Schedule Aug. 4 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Aug. 25

Altar Guild Sue Schmidt Jerry Smith Kathleen O’Reilly Doris Schaefer Worship Participants for 8:00 a.m. Service

Acolyte A. B-M. L. B-M. Tatum McCart

Lector/Intercessor Tracey Oswald Della Thompson Janet Houseman Sheila McCart

Eucharistic Minister Kathleen McDonald Kathleen McDonald Kathleen McDonald Kathleen McDonald

Announcements Tracey Oswald Sylvia Ahmad Joe O’Reilly Paul Becker Worship Participants for 10:15 a.m. Service

Greeter Mary Ann Kinder Sue Schmidt Doris Schaefer Linda Doolittle

Usher Chris Kinder Bob Smith Rich Mayfield Joe Bernert

Acolyte Katie Jones Jeff Veenstra Aundrea Bach Rich Mayfield

Bob Smith Tim Booker Barb Sacco Joe O’Reilly Lectors Paddy Wrob Michael Booker Sally Hader Bob Schaefer

Intercessor Sue Schmidt Bob Smith Kathleen O’Reilly Suzanne Jones

Arlene Underwood Doris & Bob Torch Bearers Sue & John Schmidt Donna & Joe Bernert Laurie Dailey Schaefer

Suzanne Jones Barb Sacco Michael Booker Suzanne Jones Eucharistic Ministers Paul Jokerst Jeff Veenstra Bob Schaefer Paul Jokerst

Eucharistic Visitor Paul Jokerst Sally Hader Paddy Wrob Tracey Oswald

Suzanne Jones Joe Bernert Rich Mayfield Joe O’Reilly Tellers Bob Smith Arlene Underwood Joe Bernert Suzanne Jones

Announcements Donna Bernert Michael Booker Barb Sacco Paul Jokerst

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August 2019

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Office opens 8:30am Morning 10am Bible Study at 9am on Prayer 10am Men’s OA weekdays 1pm Staff Mtg

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Eighth Sunday 5pm Evening Transfiguration of 1:30pm 8:30am Morning 10am Bible Study after Pentecost Prayer 0ur Lord Crafternooners Prayer 10am Men’s OA 8am Worship 6:30 pm Worship 8:30 am Morning 5:30pm 1pm Chalice Mtg and Music Comm Prayer Centering Prayer 10:15am Worship Search Committee 6pm

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ninth Sunday after 5pm Evening 8:30 am Morning 11:30am Eureka St. Mary the 10am Bible Study FMSC Food- Pentecost Prayer Prayer Chamber of Com- Virgin 10am Men’s OA Packing @ merce Luncheon 8am Worship 6:30 pm Book Women’s Group 8:30am Morning Queeny Park Group 6:30 @ B. 1:30pm Prayer 10:15am Worship Sacco’s Crafternooners 1pm Staff Mtg 5:30pm Centering Prayer

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Tenth Sunday after 5pm Evening 8:30 am Morning 1:30pm 8:30am Morning 10am Bible Study St. Bartholomew Pentecost Prayer Prayer Crafternooners Prayer the Apostle 10am Men’s OA 8am Worship Chalice Deadline 5:30pm 1pm Marketing & 10:15am Worship Centering Prayer Comm Mtg 11:45 am BC POTLUCK SUNDAY

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Eleventh Sunday 5pm Evening 8:30 am Morning 1:30pm 8:30am Morning 10am Bible Study after Pentecost Prayer Prayer Crafternooners Prayer 10am Men’s OA 8am Worship 5:30pm Centering Prayer 10:15am Worship

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