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The Weekly News
February 16, 2017
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Eighth Week of the Year
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Pre
sider: Jim Schratz
Homilist: Jenn Reyes Ley
Readers: Sue Self, Marty Campbell
Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Ellen Kruger, Helen Gennari, Cecelia Ann Loomer
Sacristan: Kathy Grewe
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ECC Midwest Regional Synod
St. Louis is hosting the first ever Midwest Regional Synod, next month!
People will be coming from all of the communities in the Midwest Diocese, and we are hoping to find folks in our communities (SCF and All Saints) who can graciously offer to host the attendees in their homes while they are here.
The Synod will be during the first full week of March, probably March 6 - 9. More details will be forthcoming. If you can host someone, please let Sue Self know as soon as you can, include the details about the space you have and whatever your preferences are: sueselfstl@yahoo.com.
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Freedom School Dinner with Peace UCC and other Webster Churches
Join the community of Peace UCC together with Park Chapel AME and Unity UMC from north Webster Groves, for a dinner on Saturday, February 18 after Mass, to build relationships and learn more about the Freedom School that will be hosted here this summer and how we can help support its success! Freedom Schools are summer enrichment programs focused on curbing summer learning loss and closing achievement gaps. They help boost student motivation to read, generate more positive attitudes toward learning, increase self-esteem and connect the needs of children and families to the resources of their communities. This is a wonderful program to support children in the Webster community, while building relationships with other neighborhood churches. We hope you will stay for dinner on Feb. 18th after Mass to learn more! It is a catered dinner, so please RSVP no later than Feb. 11th to Jenn Reyes Lay (jennlay331@gmail.com or 314.707.7313) so we have an accurate count. You can learn more about the Freedom Schools online here: http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs/freedomschools/.
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Lenten Witness
Sts. Clare & Francis is continuing the tradition of having parishioners offer a witness talk at Mass during Lent. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to come forward and do this. If you are interested in doing this or would like more information, please contact Frank Krebs, Jim Schratz, Kay Schmitt or Caroline Reardon.
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Pizza and a Movie!
JOIN US on Saturday, March 4 in Fellowship Hall for pizza and the movie "Plastic Paradise" after the first Saturday social. Please REGISTER by contacting Diana Burnson by e-mail at dianaburnson@sbcglobal.net, or by phone or text at 314.341.7101. Please bring your reusable cup, plate, and napkin.
What kind of world are we going to leave to our grandchildren and children? What can we do about it? Join the Green Team in pledging to REDUCE our use of plastic this Lent and in learning how we can be part of the solution. Can't stay for the movie? You can make a pledge immediately after Mass.
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The Kiva Club met last August and made microloans to 23 borrowers.
We lent $125 to the Phea Group in Cambodia. Phea, 35, lives with her husband and has three children. They live in a village in Tbong Khmum province, Cambodia. From morning until evening, the couple work as laborers at a rubber farm, and for many years they have traveled far away from home.
Phea, the group leader, requested a loan for a group of six members, and she would use her portion to purchase a motorcycle to commute to work and for family use. With this loan, she would reduce the transport costs, because her family would have its own motorcycle for travel. Phea is first from the right in the photo below.
For her larger plans, she wants to buy farmland to grow rubber and potatoes and also help her children finish high school.
This loan is aimed at low-income and financially excluded families living in remote areas of Cambodia. As part of their commitment to social performance the Cambodia micro-finance KIVA partner has set up the Vulnerable Services Unit (VSU) to provide financial and educational services to their poorest clients. They offer flexible terms and a wide variety of training services including child protection, health care, agriculture and financial literacy. By supporting this loan we are helping to empower and educate people living in under-served rural communities.
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Homilies
Hear Frank Krebs' homily from February 11:
The text of archived homilies can be found here.
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The Caring Ministry at Sts. Clare & Francis brings the loving presence of God, through a caring companion on the journey, when life is difficult. When we find ourselves struggling with illness, grief, depression, relationships, stress, the Caring Ministry is a supportive and listening presence - not counseling or problem solving. Don't go it alone; contact Sue Self or one of our priests to find out more, and see if it's a fit for you. We want to care for you.
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The Sts. Clare & Francis Prayer list is available for you to share prayer requests from you to your sisters and brothers who are walking this faith journey with you. Praying for one another when there are specific needs is one of the greatest ministries we can provide to one another. But, we cannot pray for events and happenings that we do not know about. Please share your prayers requests with the community. You can be as specific or general as you would like. Contact
Jim Schratz
with all prayer requests.
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St. Stanislaus
February 26, 2017
“Zapusty” Pre-Lenten Party at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1413 North 20th St., Saint Louis, MO 63106
Please join us for the Zapusty Party which is a Polish version of the famous “Mardi Gras” celebration. In Poland it is sometimes called “Fat Thursday,” as it was celebrated the last Thursday before Lent – our last chance to dance and be merry before Lenten fast. The most desirable food on this day is “pączki”, a special kind of donut filled with fruit jelly, which will be available for sale.
March 11, 2017
Mouse Race FUNdraiser at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
1413 North 20th St., Saint Louis, MO 63106
On Saturday, March 11 we will host our Third Annual Mouse Race! Reserve your tables early and bring your family and friends for a fun filled evening. The doors will open after 4:00 pm Mass is finished. Everyone 16 or older is invited to participate. Individual tickets are $15 or reserve a table for 10 for only $125 and get a chance to name your mouse. Admission includes setups, snacks and losing ticket prize drawings after each race. A cash bar will be available. Call Kathy Luedde 314.570.0917 for advanced tickets.
Tree House
Prayer Circles
1st Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Holy Angels Apartments II
3499 DePaul Lane, St. Louis. 63044 (at I-270 and St. Charles Rock Road)
3rd Wednesday at 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Library Headquarters
East Room
St. Louis County Library
1640 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Frontenac, MO 63131
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Moments of Grace + Prayer
Ecumenical Retreats in Everyday Life Upcoming Retreats
Month of Grace + Prayer co-hosted First Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, Glendale Presbyterian Church and Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. February 26 – March 26. Meet one-on-one with a spiritual companion one hour each week for four consecutive weeks. Morning, afternoon and evening meeting times available (on Tuesdays).
Week of Grace + Prayer hosted at Incarnate Word Parish. April 2 – 8. Meet one-on-one with a spiritual companion 30 minutes each day, afternoon or evening, Monday through Friday.
For more information, or to register, visit
www.momentsofgraceandprayer.org or contact Clarence Heller at
314-258-9066 or clarenceheller@gmail.com. (Formerly known as Week/Month of Guided Prayer.)
Mercy Center
Stories from John’s Gospel: A Lenten Morning of Prayer
by Fr. Chuck Barthel
Monday, March 13, 2017
Registration: 8:30 A.M. Program: 9:00 A.M.—Noon.
Fr. Chuck Barthel will reflect on stories from John’s Gospel that help us prepare for our Triduum and Easter Celebration. The program will offer presentations woven with music and reflection.
Presenter: Father Chuck Barthel has been pastor of Christ, Prince of Peace parish since 2008. He has a Master of Arts and Master of Divinity (Spiritual Theology and Pastoral Ministry) from Kenrick Glennon Seminary.
Non-refundable registration: $25 due February 24
Total cost, including registration: $35
Contact: Sandy Meyer at smeyer@mercycenterstl.org or 314.966.4686.
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random sightings
wisdom...reflection...insight...amusement
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Some Quotes of Steven Wright
- I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
- A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
- All those who believe in psychokinesis, raise my hand.
- When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
- Hard work pays off in the future; laziness pays off now.
- I intend to live forever ... So far, so good.
- My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
- To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research.
- If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
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Ecumenical Catholic Communion
ECC Financials
ECC Midwest
Partner Communities
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All Saints ECC
Our Mission Church
We meet at:
Trinity United Church of Christ
47 North Douglas Avenue
Belleville, IL 62220
Our Metro East ECC Mission Church meets every Sunday at 9:00 am.
Our chapel is in the lower level of Trinity UCC.
Directions from St. Louis:
Hwy. 64 East to Exit 12;
RIGHT onto #159/IL St. Continue 5 miles to Douglas Ave.
(railroad crossing)
LEFT on Douglas Ave. to church.
For information, contact:
Rev. Frank Krebs (314.740.1160) or Rev. Kay Schmitt (314.620.9511). Contact Kay if you wish to ride with her.
All are welcome.
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General Info
Want to get connected and involved? Start by taking a look at our
Ministries Brochure
or check out our website at
www.scfecc.org
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The
Parish Office
is located at Eden Theological Seminary, 483 East Lockwood, Suite 3, St. Louis, MO 63119.
Frank
or
Jim
are available for appointments. You can also reach Frank at 314.740.1160 or Jim at 314.896.0125.
To Schedule Meetings at Peace UCC:
Contact Kelly, the church secretary, to get it on their calendar.
314.968.1727
churchoffice@peaceuccstl.org
Matthew 25
The Matthew 25 Fund helps members in our community who need financial assistance. All information concerning the people with whom we work is held in the strictest confidence. If you would like to contribute to this fund, make your check payable to Matthew 25, and place it in the collection basket. If you need assistance from the fund, contact
Peggy Montgomery
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We have a
SafeChurch Policy
to protect our children and other vulnerable populations
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Fundraising
Please keep our Schnucks E-Scrip fund raiser in mind when you shop. If you don't already have an E-Scrip card, please call Marilyn Tenholder (314.323.1467) and she will get one to you. There is no charge and all you have to do is activate it by either a phone call or by going online. Simply show the card when you check out and a percentage of your purchase cost will be rebated back to Sts. Clare & Francis. Thank you!!
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Sts. Clare & Francis offers information about other organizations and activities as a way of providing information that we feel is useful or relevant to our members and to the public. As an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) organization, Sts. Clare & Francis is required to abide by certain rules. Sts. Clare & Francis is absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office. Sts. Clare & Francis is also prohibited from devoting a substantial part of its activities to attempting to influence legislation. As a result of these rules, we do not specifically endorse these organizations or activities nor do they specifically represent the views of Sts. Clare & Francis, to the extent that doing so would jeopardize Sts. Clare & Francis' standing as a Section 501(c)(3) organization.
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If you have an item that you wish to submit for publication in the Weekly News, please send it to
Steve Campbell
no later than noon on Wednesday of the week you would like it to appear. If you cannot send an
e-mail, you may contact Steve at 314.603.9991.
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Sts. Clare & Francis ECC
Church
: 204 East Lockwood Avenue | St. Louis | MO|63119
Office: 483 East Lockwood Ave. | Suite 3 | St. Louis | MO | 63119
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