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Pages 1: The Yard Machine

Page 2: Interreligious Dialogue

Page 3: Archdeacon’s The Desk; Holy Season of

M A R C H 2 0 2 0 Page 4: Lenten Weekdays

Page 5: Lenten Campaign of Kindness within the Body of , we are nourished and fortified by Page 6: Schedule; The Yard Machine the Holy Spirit to go out and Friends of St. Francis by Father Al Jewson not work! share the good news with oth- Page 7: Stump the Vicar; er people. That’s the big pic- Garden Talk An avid gardener, I had long There is a lawn and garden yearned for a gasoline- repair shop close to our home, ture! But what about the little Page 8: UTO; High Tea details, those seemingly minor powered chipper/shredder. so I loaded my ailing yard ma- Page 9: Women’s Group; Our property has flower and chine on my trailer and took it things that we tend to gloss Book Group; February BC perennial gardens and vegeta- to the shop. Upon arrival I ex- over? Highlights ble gardens and the oak and plained to the repairman what Do I have a tendency to be Page 10: ASA; Photos maple trees shed branches had happened. He pulled the critical or negative about other

Page 11: Worship Partici- constantly, along with leaves in rope coil but it was still frozen. people and their ways? Am I pants’ Schedule the fall. In addition, the shrub Then he lifted a chute door gossiping? I remember a sign

Page 12: Calendar and garden debris had been and, after peering into it, that hung in the office of an- piling up. When our friends, reached in and pulled out a other : Gossip: to dis- Ann and Wells, sold their small branch that was lodged cuss a problem with someone home in St. Louis, Wells gave inside. Then he pulled the rope who is neither a part of the me his MTD Yard Machine and the engine turned over. problem or the solution. Such chipper/shredder with a 5 “This is a direct drive motor” things can become habits and horsepower Briggs and he said, “and the branch pre- begin to permeate our lives. Stratton engine. One cannot vented the coil from turning.” What about negative attitudes imagine my delight in receiving Well, the Yard Machine about others? What about this special gift from my friend. stayed at the shop for a tune- holding onto bitter feelings Because the Yard Machine up and I felt just a little foolish. about something that hap- had been idle for a long period I had read the manual, tried a pened in the past? What about of time, I knew that a tune-up couple of different things, but lying or swearing? Are these would be necessary; but I just forgot to check the small de- habits getting in the way of could not resist the temptation tails. I was concentrating on living my life in the Holy Spirit? The Chalice to start it up. On the first clear the big picture, shredding and Am I neglecting family and is published monthly by St. Francis’ Episcopal day I got the machine out, mulching branches and other friends because it interferes Church. Submissions are checked the gas tank and oil, debris, but couldn’t see the with what I need (rather, due the 20th of each month prior to set the choke and then pulled little thing in front of me. want) to do? Do too many oth- publication. the rope coil. Nothing! The coil Lent is a time set aside to er events get in the way of Submissions may be sent by email to wouldn’t budge. Again I re- look at the little things. We Sunday worship? How healthy [email protected] peated the sequence, but still know the big picture. All of us is my prayer life? Do I pray on-

Publisher: the Yard Machine sat frozen- have experienced the love of ly at worship or just when I The Rev. Alfred Jewson not even a sputter. The coil God through the saving grace need something?

Editor: Jackie Selle was locked up. Disappoint- of Jesus Christ. As Jesus’ disci- Prayer should flow through ment rushed over me like a ples we are kingdom people our daily lives placing us in the wave. My Yard Machine would and through regular worship nearer presence of God. Ideal-

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ly, time should be set aside each day aside on a regular basis to read from vice chair), Dr. Michael Book- for prayer, but on a day when that is the . Lent is an ideal time to er, Elizabeth Ring, and Richard Mam- not possible, “praying in the cracks” begin this practice. Make an appoint- mana, serving as staff liaison. Also in- might be the only solution. To pray ment with yourself to begin reading cluded in the Dialogue was the Rev. this way, find little spaces and make the bible for about 5 minutes three Dr. Joseph Wolyniak and the Rev. Mar- the best of each opportunity to lift times a week. When this becomes garet Rose, serving as staff. heart and mind to God. Prayer also manageable go to four times a week, This was the second meeting of the needs to be more than just asking for etc. until you are reading the bible Third Round of bilateral dialogues be- something from God. We have a ten- each day for about 5 minutes. Then tween the two ecclesial communions. dency to pray for healing, forgiveness, begin to increase the time spent read- The meeting was grounded in prayer, and blessings; but often forget to pray ing. During all of this, two things are scripture, and song. in thanksgiving to God. Prayers of ad- important to remember: 1. take baby The representatives discussed at oration and praise should also be a steps, and 2. when what you are length how the two communions part of our prayer life. These prayers reading jumps out at you, stop and might, at some time in the future, look lift us up to the nearer presence of pray with that word or verse. to a limited exchange of ministers, God. God longs for us to live as God loved noting especially the good work that The is children. It takes our to has been done in the Churches Uniting wonderful source for prayer. From make that happen. As we grow spirit- in Christ (CUIC) and the June 2017 praying any part or all of the Daily ually into the presence of God those CUIC liturgy where all CUIC mem- Office (Morning Prayer, Noonday habits and sins that have crept into bers recognized the ministries of each Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Com- the daily detail of kingdom life begin member body, in light of the 2008 pline) to Daily Devotions for Individu- to slip away. Reading God’s word and agreement between the als and Families to Prayers and spending time in prayer are time two traditions. It was affirmed that Thanksgivings a broad variety of ways proven ways to begin to live in the there are practical differences in the to lift up heart and mind to God are nearer presence of God. In all of this, denominations, but that as there are offered. The Book Club, Adult Bible take baby steps; don’t try to do it all fewer young people who have Study, and Centering Prayer are all at once. Do not berate yourself if you knowledge of any Church body at all, opportunities offered to us through- struggle in following your plan. Just the Episcopal Church and the PC(USA) out Lent. ask God to guide you and start anew. are in a kairos moment of being able Reading Holy Scripture is another I am going to use the time offered in to work together to build up the body source for the Christian to pay atten- Lent to refresh and renew my spiritu- of Christ. Dialogue members also not- tion to the daily details of kingdom al life. How about you? ed that ecumenical partnerships often living. The bible should not only be occur at a grassroots, local level and read, but also, prayed. God speaks to the dialogue wishes to help those ecu- us through these holy words. Each Interreligious menical partnerships to flourish. They one of us should try to set some time affirmed that in whatever ways the two ecclesial communions would be Dialogue working together, that partnerships Discernment would always work to break down op- from Michael Booker pressive, discriminatory barriers and Team Meeting at First Presbyterian Church look to all areas of partnership, but in San Diego, California, February 17- especially those lending themselves to Members 19, 2020, the representatives of the such partnerships such as campus Episcopal-Presbyterian Bilateral Dia- ministry, immigrant communities, ru- logue met and considered how Paul Jokerst, Chair ral communities, communities of color the two ecclesial traditions could part- Mike Rohan, Liaison to the BC and multicultural, multiethnic commu- ner with each other considering the nities. Michael Booker Barb Sacco context of the 21st century Church. Suzanne Jones Jack Lauless The members of the dialogue will Representing the Episcopal meet again September 16-18, 2020 Marsha Smith Jerry Smith Church at the gathering were the Rt. hosted by the Episcopal Church. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton (co-chair), the Rev. Canon Elise Johnstone (co-

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Who would like to take charge on From the Archdeacon’s Desk this? It’s your chance to shine. Let me know! The Holy Season of Lent

by Father Al Jewson Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. With the im- position of ashes on our foreheads we are reminded that this life is only a transition from our birth to that larger and everlasting life with God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. and are fast days, but have you considered throughout the Lenten Sea- son? Fasting can mean: not eating be- tween meals, eating one meal a day, Left to right: Fr. Marek Bozek of St. Stanislaus Kostka Polish Church, Arch- eating two light meals a day, not Rebecca Barger, and -elect Deon Johnson eating meat, not consuming dairy products, not eating desserts, not by Archdeacon Rebecca Barger special presentations. drinking alcoholic beverages, etc. YEP! That’s me in the middle, be- Also, if you would like to make a do- Fasting is a time honored spiritual dis- tween Fr. Marek Bozek of St. Stani- nation to Bishop Smith’s farewell gift, cipline that is recommended for all slaus Kostka Polish , you can do so through a link on the who do not have a medical reason not and Bishop-elect Deon Johnson! This website or send a check to Diocesan to fast. Meatless Fridays are also a photo was taken in January at a dry Offices. On a similar note, you can suggested practice during Lent. run for the and Consecra- also make a donation to welcome You are encouraged to enter the tion service for our 11th Bishop of Mis- Bishop-elect Deon. Use the same link Season of Lent with a purpose and souri upcoming in April. and follow the prompts. plan in mind for your spiritual growth. Have you been keeping a close eye The ordination and of Daily Scripture reading, participating on our diocesan website for updates Deon K. Johnson will be held on Satur- in St. Francis’ Church Lenten offerings, as details develop and are publicized day, April 25, 2020, at St. Stanislaus Bible study, praying the Daily Office, for the events surrounding the Bishop Kostka Polish Catholic Church at 11:00 spiritual reading small group activities transition? I strongly urge you to do a.m. are all opportunities to deepen your so! There is a lot of positive energy Yes, the rumor mill is correct this spiritual life and grow positively in the and excitement around the diocese as time—the seating at St. Stan’s is lim- Jesus Christ. we move closer to April 25. Bishop- ited to approximately 900 persons, elect Deon will officially start working and tickets are required. Again, details Centering Prayer: Quiet on March 1. Below I’ve offered some regarding this are forthcoming. The brief highlights of upcoming events. GOOD NEWS is that the service will be Time with God A Celebration and Recep- live-streamed through the website— Centering Prayer takes place at 6:15 tion honoring Bishop Wayne Smith’s similarly as was last Convention and pm on Thursdays during Lent in the ministry and leadership will be held Election. This opens up the possibility church. Our quiet time together will last about 20 minutes. on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Christ of holding a “watch party” here at St. One of the goals of Centering Pray- Church Cathedral at 11:00 a.m. Francis’ in our very own Community er is to be totally open to God: total- All are invited to attend this special Room. I know enough tech-savvy folks ly available, all the way down to event; however you must register, so in our church who can help set this that innermost point of your being; again watch for information through up. Bring food! Watch history unfold deeper than your thinking, feelings, the website. This is a free event—the in the comforts of the Community memories, and desires. reception includes lunch, music and Room! Let’s have this conversation!

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Lenten Weekdays

Please note: weekday Lenten Services with Holy Eucharist will last approximately 45 minutes. All other services will last approximately 20 – 30 minutes

Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes February 26 at 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm

Monday Evening Prayer w/Intercessions at 5:00 pm March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6

Tuesday & Thursday Morning Prayer at 8:30 am February 27, March 3. 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, April 2, 7, 9

Thursday Centering Prayer at 6:15 pm February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2

Thursday Holy Eucharist at 7:00 pm February 27- Holy Eucharist, St. Matthias the Apostle (transferred)

March 5 – Holy Eucharist with Healing March 12 – Holy Eucharist with Bible Study March 19 – Holy Eucharist, Feast of St. Joseph March 26 – Holy Eucharist, Annunciation of our Lord (transferred) April 2 – Taizé Holy Eucharist

Friday at 7:00 pm February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3

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Lenten Campaign of Kindness

by Sue Schmidt and Linda Carter vide low cost spay/neutering pro- St. Francis’ 2020 Lenten Campaign grams, vaccinations, and treatment of Kindness is underway! Look for of medical issues. Their goal is to find flyers in the Sunday bulletins explain- loving, adoptive homes for these ani- ing the upcoming week’s collection mals. focus. There will be a special On March 15 we will be inviting do- “Campaign of Kindness” wagon locat- nations for dogs. The items requested ed in the narthex to receive all dona- are collars (both large and small), tions. Please consider any or all of the hard rubber toys, and Purina Dog ones we have chosen, and know that food or Purina Puppy Chow. any donation will be used and appre- ciated. March 1st: Foot ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Central West End As you know, we volunteer to feed the un-housed and under- housed the fifth Sunday of the month Bishop’s Committee at Trinity. A lot of these people who come for our dinners have to walk Members everywhere, averaging about 5 miles Jackie Selle, Bishop’s Warden a day. Trinity is giving out goody bags On March 22 we will be focusing on to help with their foot health. These the needs of the cats, which are cat Donna Bernert, Jr. Warden bags will each contain toenail clip- toys, catnip, Purina Indoor Cat Chow, Caitlin Selle, Clerk pers, emery boards, travel size Gold and Purina O.N.E. Kitten Food. March 29 and April 5th: Agape Bond powder and lotion, and two Class of 2021 pairs of white cotton sock. Any of House Agape serves many people in these items would be great to help fill the St. Francis’ area, with several of Mike Rohan the bags. our church family serving as volun- Barb Sacco March 8th: Friends of St. Francis’ teers. Bob Smith On the March 29 we will focus on Child Care Our child care staff does Class of 2022 an amazing job with the kids they personal care items. Since food care for. There is a lot of love, care stamps don't provide some of the Sylvia Ahmad and compassion for these children, needs of these families, items that Donna Bernert but funds for supplies are not always would be helpful are: full size sham- Jackie Selle what would be suitable for running poo and conditioner, sanitary pads this program. Kathy has suggested and tampons, deodorant, disposable Herb Smith the following: construction paper, razors, shaving cream, and inconti- Class of 2023 Play-Doh, glue sticks, school glue, nence pads, such as Poise or Always. Mary Ann Kinder On April 5 we will be collecting for markers, colored pencils, outdoor Doris Schaefer toys, small white boards, dry erase babies. The much-needed items markers, and a classroom rug. are: jars of baby food, baby snacks, Bill Thompson March 15 and 22nd: Open Door baby cereals, baby wipes, formu- Delegates Sanctuary la, and diapers size 3 or larger. Max Starbuck (2021) Thank you for considering being a This group does many things for both Paul Jokerst (2023) dogs and cats who are found living in part of this unique outreach ministry. hazardous conditions, found as If you have any questions, please Michael Booker (2022), strays, were surrendered by their contact Linda Carter or Sue Schmidt. alternate owners, are injured or sick. They pro- The Chalice Page 5 www.stfranciseureka.com

March 2020 Clergy with St. Patrick’s Day around the cor- ner. We will also celebrate Dr. Seuss' Schedules Birthday and National Pi Day. Stay tuned for the fun updates! by Archdeacon Rebecca Barger Thank you to all of our wonderful March is turning out to be a busy volunteers who help us keep going month for Fr. Al Jewson and Archdea- every day. You are all wonderful at con Rebecca. Here’s the low-down of preparing lunches and helping us with when they are out of the office or the kiddos in the classroom. Every away on Sundays. little bit helps and makes a huge Archdeacon Rebecca will be attend- difference to our teachers. ing the annual Association for Episco- pal (AED) 2020 Conference for Archdeacons and Archdeacon Di- rectors in Jacksonville, FLA, Wednes- day, March 4 through Sunday, March 8. Both Fr. Al Jewson & Archdeacon Rebecca will be attending the spring Clergy Retreat Tuesday, March 17 Friends of St. Francis through Thursday, March 19 at Mercy by Kathy Regnier Conference and Retreat Center. Fr. Al February at Friends of St. Francis will return to the church office follow- was filled with lots of LOVE! The chil- ing the retreat by mid to late after- dren had a Valentine Party where noon. Thursday evening activities for they distributed cards of love and March 19 will proceed as scheduled. friendship. They designed and deco- Archdeacon Rebecca will be away rated crafts and pictures. tending to Archdeacon duties on Sun- The kids learned about Groundhog day, March 22. and President's Days. Lastly, please note that Fr. Al’s day The children learned their nursery off (during the Season of Lent only) rhymes in February, and their favorite will move to Wednesdays to accom- was Ba, Ba, Blacksheep. Cleaning Services modate the Lenten Stations of the March will roar right in like a lion Cross on Friday evenings. Scheduled The Bishop’s Committee has approved a contract with

St. Patrick’s Breastplate Pinnacle Plus Cleaning Ser- vice. Starting March 2, Deb- Christ be with me, Christ within me, bie from Pinnacle Plus will Christ behind me, Christ before me be here each Monday to Christ beside me, Christ to win me, clean. During the week Christ to comfort and restore me, please remember to pick up Christ beneath me, Christ above me, after yourself. Christ in quiet, Christ in danger Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

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or other penitential at wor- Stump the Vicar ship services. Are there special things families and By Father Al Jewson others can do to mark this day? Going What is ? out or inviting friends over for Sunday The Latin word “Laetare” comes brunch or planting a rose bush might from the opening sentence of the In- be a good tradition to start. troit Entrance sung by the at the beginning of worship on the fourth Sunday in Lent. “Laetare, Garden Talk Jerusalem” comes from Isaiah 66: 10- by Marsha Smith 11. The first line of antiphon reads: winter - unless the birds eat them. If your garden is a bit humdrum this “Rejoice, O Jerusalem: and come to- The good news is that deer will not time of year, consider some ways to gether all you that love her: rejoice eat this shrub. Winterberry is dioe- make it more interesting next winter. you that that have been filled with cious so each plant produces only A number of things can be done to sorrow”. male or only female flowers. In order add some winter interest to your gar- It roughly marks the half-way point to get berries, both a male and female den. in Lent, so in anticipation of , shrub should be planted. One male One approach is to include shrubs we are called to rejoice that the So- plant will pollinate many female that have berries in the winter. For lemnity of Easter is close! Flowers are shrubs. Winterberry prefers sunny example, Ilex verticillata, commonly not supposed to adorn the or locations and can grow to be as much called winterberry, is a deciduous hol- other parts of the church during Lent; as 12 feet tall. It is a slow grower ly (loses its leaves in the winter) so its however, flowers can adorn the altar though and can easily be pruned to brilliant red berries really standout on this Sunday and the clergy may keep it much smaller. and often last through much of the wear rose colored rather than purple Another way to add interest to your winter garden is by adding unusual shapes such as a shrub called Harry Lauders Walking Stick with contorted Vitals Check branches or a red-twig or yellow-twig dogwood. The red-twig dogwood Bill Thompson, RN, stands out against the snow with its red straight branches. It should be pruned every couple of years as will be available in better color is shown on young shoots. the Community False cypress shrubs (which we have in the Memorial Garden) add color to Room between ser- the winter garden with their golden yellow foliage, and they maintain vices on the second their color year-round. Of course, other evergreens such as evergreen Sunday of every hollies, mugo pines and nested spruc- es add color to the winterscape. Topi- month to check and record blood aries are particularly great in the win- ter landscape, especially when cov- ered with snow. pressures and heart rates. Be sure Leaving ornamental grasses stand throughout the winter and also seed- to stop in to see him for this valua- heads of perennials such as Autumn Joy sedum not only leaves seeds for ble ministry! birds but also add additional structure to your garden throughout the winter. The Chalice Page 7 www.stfranciseureka.com

mittee, the Discernment Committee UTO Ingathering submitted all documents to the Office of Transitional Ministry, who by Kathleen McDonald gave their final approval and posted This year’s ingathering of thank- the advertisement for our new vicar. offerings took place the weekend Applications will be accepted until after theChalice articles due date. In April 30 at which time the Diocese the April Chalice we can let you know will conduct a prescreening of the our total counted offerings from applicants before forwarding them grateful parishioners. to our committee. This is a stand- In the meantime, this graphic is a ard practice conducted by the perfect picture of our measure of Officer of Transitional Ministry work- ing closely with the Bishop’s Office. Once we can better put together a timeline from April forward, we will let the congregation know. Not only would I like to take this moment to thank our Discernment Save the Date for Tea Committee for their hard work and , I would also like to thank by Sue Schmidt the Interim Canon to the Ordinary, On Saturday, May 2, St. Francis will Rev. Doris Westfall. Not only has she been very helpful thus far through- gratitude. Member have shared some hold its first annual High Tea. Save this out this process, she is also currently of their blessings that motivated their date, find your best hat, and come working with fourteen other congre- offerings: join us for an afternoon of tea and gations to help with their transition.  A few sunny days hidden amidst special goodies. Bring your moms, In other words, she is extremely many long gray days of gloomy daughters, friends, and enjoy our St busy. I would also like to thank Jack- gray, wet, and cold. Fran celebration of Spring. ie Selle for her hard work serving as  Progress in the excellent work of I will have a tub in the community secretary for our committee. How- our Discernment Committee to room to any items we can use ever, with her recent appointment attract good candidates to be our for this event---tea cups and saucers, as Bishop’s Warden, she is no longer new vicar. teapots, pretty plates, etc. If you able to serve on our committee. We  A perfect pie crust want to donate them for us to use have gotten as far as we have thanks  A cheerful meeting every year, we will store them. If they to her handwork, dedication, and  Enough money in the family vaca- are on loan, we will carefully use them desire to ensure we call the best tion fund and return to you. possible vicar we can. She will be  Enough parent time off in the More details will follow--looking for- missed by our committee, but we family vacation fund ward to a lovely time with all the la- know she will serve us well in her  ASA increased by adorable babies, dies! new capacity. On March 1st, the toddlers, and preschoolers committee voted to appoint current  Teeny tiny green shoots of the Discernment Team member Marsha Smith as our new bulbs we planted last fall Secretary. Congratulations Mar- Remember, you can fill a blue box Update sha….or maybe….sorry! for UTO all any time of year. Grace abounds! by Paul Jokerst The Discernment Committee (aka: Search Committee) is happy to in- form the congregation that the ad- vertisement for our new vicar has officially been posted. Upon receiv- ing approval from the Bishop’s Com-

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p.m. March’s selection is Homer’s Od- Women’s Group yssey: How I Learned about Highlights of Love and Life from a Blind Wonder Cat by Kathleen McDonald by Gwen Cooper. The St. Francis Women’s Group will A pet rescue volun- February BC hold its March dinner at the Craft Res- teer and literacy taurant in Wildwood on Tuesday, outreach coordina- Meeting March 10, at 6:00 p.m. tor describes her These dinners are open to all of St. relationship with a The Bishop’s Committee held their Francis’ women and any of their invit- three-pound blind monthly meeting on February 16. High- ed friends and family. It’s a great op- cat whose daredevil lights of the meeting are as follows: • portunity to get to know one another character and affec- Friends of St. Francis Child Care passed fire inspection and continues and to catch up on our outside-church tionate personality saw the author to work with the Special School Dis- through six moves, a burglary, and the lives. All that’s necessary is your pres- trict to connect families with re- ence. If you enjoy cooking or purchas- healing of her broken heart. Publish- sources. ing your favorite snack, bring it along. er’s Weekly says, “…this tender and • Tracey Oswald reported that we are Mark your calendar! The Women’s affecting book reveal’s Homer’s les- now using the appropriate software Group Dinner is scheduled for the sec- sons about love and acceptance — and record-keeping practices for a ond Tuesday of each month. Here is and how he transformed Cooper into non-profit organization. the schedule of dates and hostesses the woman she had always wanted to • Donna Bernert has researched clean- for the coming year. If you would like be.” ing companies and shared infor- to host one of these pot-luck events in This book is available on a limited mation about services and costs. • August or November, please contact basis from St. Louis County Library. Mike Rohan updated the committee on progress made by the Discern- Sue Schmidt. There are many new and used copies ment Committee toward advertising available through amazon.com.  April 14 Linda Doolittle the position of vicar at St. Francis.  May 12 Sue Schmidt In April we will • A Grounds Fund was established to  June 9 Linda Carter meet on Monday, maintain landscaping and grounds  July 14 Marsha Smith April 13 (Easter Mon- maintenance.  August 11 Open to Hostess day) • The committee planned its annual  September 8 Barb Sacco at 6:30. Aprils selec- retreat for Saturday, April 4.  October 13 Mary Anne Kinder tion is • Donna Bernert presented information  November 10 Open to Hostess Pioneers by David about establishing an LGBTQ+ group  December 8 Donna Bernert McCullough at St. Francis. Book Club regular Donna Bernert suggested this book as Book Group something completely different and really worth reading and talking by Kathleen McDonald about. Historian and popular author St. Francis’ Book Club has recently re- David McCullough uses the diaries turned to a monthly format. We con- and letters of early American settlers tinue to meet on the second Monday in the Northwest Territories . of each month at 6:30 in the Commu- These early Americans brought with nity Room. One-time visitors, occa- them the values of their new country, sional participants, and every-month- ensuring the continuation of three like clockwork are all welcomed warm- factors that saw us through the Civil ly. We have diverse opinions on the War and continue into the twenty- books chosen and their themes, and first century: freedom of religion, free all voices are invited to share their universal education, and prohibition opinions and their experiences as they of slavery. tie to the books’ characters or themes. This book is available in several This month the Book Group will different formats from St. Louis Coun- meet on Monday, March 9th, at 6:30 ty Library and also from amazon.com.

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WEEKLY SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE STATISTICS 2019 SUNDAY ATTENDANCE 2020

4th Sunday after 75 the 75 5th Sunday after 0 the Epiphany (cancelled due 63 to weather) 6th Sunday after 66 the Epiphany 77

73 The Transfiguration 62 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

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March 2020 Worship Participants Schedule

March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29

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

Acolyte Tatum McCart Amanda B-M NOT FILLED Lydia B-M NOT FILLED

Lector/ Sheila McCart Janet Houseman Jackie Selle Tracey Oswald Janet Houseman Intercessor Worship Participants for 10:15 a.m. Service

Greeter Sue Schmidt Linda Doolittle Doris Schaefer Sue Schmidt Mary Ann Kinder

Usher Bob Smith Bob Smith Chris Kinder Michael Booker Joe Bernert

Acolyte Jerry Smith Rich Mayfield Paul Jokerst Katie Jones Jeff Veenstra

Paul Jokerst Sue Schmidt Bob Schaefer Paddy Wrob Paul Jokerst Kathleen O’Reilly Michael Booker Paul Jokerst Bob Smith Sally Hader

Kathleen Intercessor Paddy Wrob Sue Schmidt Kathleen O’Reilly Barb Sacco McDonald

Kaleik Jokerst Eucharistic Barb Sacco Mary Ann Kinder Marsha Smith Kathleen Bob Schaefer Minister McDonald

Eucharistic Tracey Oswald Jeff Veenstra Paul Jokerst Paddy Wrob Tracey Oswald Visitor

Chris Kinder Joe Bernert Brenda Russell Rich Mayfield Marsha Smith Tellers Joe O’Reilly Suzanne Jones Bob Smith Joe O’Reilly Arlene Underwood

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March 2020

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

First Sunday in Lent 5 pm Evening Prayer 8:30 am Morning 1:30 pm Crafters 8:30 am Morning 10 am Bible Study Archdeacon Rebecca 8am Worship Prayer Prayer 10 am Open OA Mtg away at National Dea- 10:15 Worship 6:30 pm Tutoring 1 pm Staff Meeting con’s Conference Adult Forum: Vicar’s 6:15 pm Centering Forum Prayer 7 pm Holy Eucharist 7 pm Stations of the Cross Archdeacon Rebecca Archdeacon Rebecca away at National away at National Dea- Deacon’s Conference con’s Conference Archdeacon Rebecca 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Second Sunday in Lent 5 pm Evening Prayer 8:30 am Morning 1:30 pm Crafters 8:30 am Morning 10 am Bible Study 8am Worship Prayer Prayer 10 am Open OA Mtg 10:15 Worship 6:30 pm Book Group 3:30 pm Chalice Adult Forum: Lent and 6:30 pm Women’s Meeting 6:30 pm Tutoring the Exodus, Part 1 Dinner (Craft Restau- Archdeacon Rebecca rant in Wildwood) 6:15 pm Centering 7 pm Stations of the away at National Prayer Cross Deacon’s Conference Daylight Savings 7 pm Holy Eucharist Begins

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Third Sunday in Lent 5 pm Evening Prayer 1:30 pm Crafters No Staff Meeting 10 am Bible Study 8am Worship 10 am Open OA Mtg 10:15 Worship 6:15 pm Centering 6 pm Worship and St. Patrick Adult Forum: Lent and Prayer Music Plans 6:30 pm Tutoring the Exodus, Part 2 Father Al and Deacon 7 pm Stations of the 7 pm Holy Eucharist Rebecca away at Cross 1 pm Bishop’s Commit- Clergy Conference Clergy Conference tee Father Al and Deacon Chalice Deadline Rebecca away at ends at 12 noon Pot Luck Sunday Clergy Conference

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Fourth Sunday 5 pm Evening Prayer 8:30 am Morning 1:30 pm Crafters 8:30 am Morning 10 am Bible Study Celebration Eucharist for Laetare in Lent Prayer Prayer 10 am Open OA Mtg Bishop Smith Archdeacon Rebecca 1 pm Marketing and (Registration Required) 8am Worship Away Communications Mtg 10:15 Worship 6:30 pm Tutoring Adult Forum: Lent and 6:15 pm Centering 7 pm Stations of the Cross the Exodus, Part 3 Prayer The Annunciation of our Lord 7 pm Holy Eucharist

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Fifth Sunday in Lent 5 pm Evening Prayer 8:30 am Morning 8am Worship Prayer 10:15 Worship Adult Forum: Lent and the Exodus, Part 4

Trinity Hot Lunch

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