st. martin's episcopal church messages newsletter - september 2012
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Christian Faith Formation
in the Episcopal Church is
a lifelong journey with
Christ, in Christ and to
Christ. We hope youll be
a part of our journey at
St. Martins as we begin a
new Christian Formation
program year.
We kick-off our new
season with Homecoming
on Sunday, Sept. 9Sunday, Sept. 9Sunday, Sept. 9Sunday, Sept. 9. The
day will feature Christian
Formation classes for all
ages and an all-parishBBQ and potluck lunch.
Start-ups of additional
programs for children,
youth and adults will
continue throughout the
month. Some programs
are returning from last
year; others are new
offerings we hope youll
explore and enjoy.
All of our Christian
Formation programs at
St. Martins are led by
volunteer members for
our community. We thank
everyone who shares
their faith and time to
help us all in our lifelong
journey to experience the
knowledge, service and
love of God.
Please turn to pages 2 & 3 for a
listing of our Christian Formation
offerings and a reflection from the
Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis.
H O M E C O M I N G C E L E B R A T E S C H R I S T I A N F O R M A T I O N
F U N A T R A L L Y D A Y
A B E A C O N O F C H R I S T S L O V E ,
S P I R I T - F E D , S E R V I N G O T H E R S
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M E S S A G E SF R O M S T . M A R T I N S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H
St. MartinsSt. MartinsSt. MartinsSt. MartinsHomecoming BBQHomecoming BBQHomecoming BBQHomecoming BBQand Potluck Lunchand Potluck Lunchand Potluck Lunchand Potluck Lunch
Sunday, Sept. 9Sunday, Sept. 9Sunday, Sept. 9Sunday, Sept. 9following 10:15 worship service
St. Martins Mens GroupSt. Martins Mens GroupSt. Martins Mens GroupSt. Martins Mens Groupwill provide burgers, bratswill provide burgers, bratswill provide burgers, bratswill provide burgers, brats
and hot dogs.and hot dogs.and hot dogs.and hot dogs.
$5/person, $15/family max
Please sign up in Park Hall so we
can get a good head count!
Potluck:Potluck:Potluck:Potluck:
if your last name begins with AAAA----HHHH
bring a salad or appetizer
if your last name begins with IIII----PPPP:
bring a vegetable or side dish
if your last name begins with QQQQ----ZZZZ
bring a dessert
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
C H R I S T I A N
F O R M A T I O N :
K I D S & Y O U T H
2
C H R I S T I A N
F O R M A T I O N :
R E V . E M I L Y
A D U L T C L A S S E S
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C O O K B O O K S A L E S
B L O O D D R I V E
4
F R . J O N : T A L E S
F R O M V A C A T I O N
5
B O O K C L U B
S T E W A R D S H I P
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M A R Y & M A R T H A
E C W T E A
F A I T H B A K E R S
G R I E F S U P P O R T
M O M S G R O U P
U T O I N G A T H E R I N G
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F A L L F E S T I V A L
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
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B I R T H D A Y S
B A P T I S M S
W E D D I N G S
B I R T H S
D E A T H S
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Laurie Ann and Liam have fun playing
games at Rally Day on Sept. 19. The
Episcopal Church Women hosted theevent to welcome families to the new
school and program year. The day
included Sunday School registration,
games, face painting, ice cream and pie
throwing at Fr. Jon. The Youth Group
ended the day with a welcome-back
BBQ. See more pictures from the day on
our website at stmartinschurch.org.stmartinschurch.org.stmartinschurch.org.stmartinschurch.org.
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The theme of this
years youth program
is On this rock we
stand, a reference toPsalm 18. The group
will spend the year
with activities that
help build their
foundation on God.
Summer youth
director Taylor Foley
worked with our youth
members to develop acalendar of social, out-
reach and fellowship
events for the year
ahead. The activities
will be led by adult
volunteers.
Sunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday School
Begins Sunday, Sept. 9Begins Sunday, Sept. 9Begins Sunday, Sept. 9Begins Sunday, Sept. 9
9999 ---- 10 a.m.10 a.m.10 a.m.10 a.m.
Our church is called to
proclaim the Gospel to
children, in ways that
empower them to
receive and respond to
Gods love. St. Martins
Sunday School classes
give toddlers, elemen-
tary students, pre-teens
and teens a safe oppor-
tunity to discover Godin their lives. Kids will
explore their faith
through stories, drama,
games, songs and lots
of fun with friends.
Classes meet each
Sunday from 9 till 10
a.m.
Music SundayMusic SundayMusic SundayMusic Sunday
Begins Sunday, Oct. 7Begins Sunday, Oct. 7Begins Sunday, Oct. 7Begins Sunday, Oct. 7
9 a.m.9 a.m.9 a.m.9 a.m.
Once each month our
children will learn a
song during the Sunday
School hour and then
sing for the congrega-
tion during the 10:15worship service. Music
Sundays will be led by
Susan Gillies.
Parents/guardians
should fill out a regis-
tration form for each
student attending
classes. Registration
forms are available in
Park Hall or on our
website at
stmartinschurch.org.stmartinschurch.org.stmartinschurch.org.stmartinschurch.org.
If you have any ques-
tions about St. Martins
Sunday School, please
contact Sunday School
Coordinator Kay
Fletcher at
[email protected]@[email protected]@aol.com.
C H I L D R E N & Y O U T H C H R I S T I A N F O R M A T I O N P R O G R A M S
Heres a look at youth
events for September:
Screen on the GreenScreen on the GreenScreen on the GreenScreen on the Green
Saturday, Sept. 8Saturday, Sept. 8Saturday, Sept. 8Saturday, Sept. 87 p.m. till ???7 p.m. till ???7 p.m. till ???7 p.m. till ???
Church of the Good ShepherdChurch of the Good ShepherdChurch of the Good ShepherdChurch of the Good Shepherd
1166 S. Mason Road,1166 S. Mason Road,1166 S. Mason Road,1166 S. Mason Road,
Town & CountryTown & CountryTown & CountryTown & Country
Youth from St. Martins,
are joining forces with
other West County Epis-
copal Churches this fall!
Our first combined event
will be an outdoor movie
night at Good Shepherd.
There will also be games
and grillin and chillin
before the movie begins.
All youth in 6th grade
through high school are
invited to attend.
The Rock: MonthlyThe Rock: MonthlyThe Rock: MonthlyThe Rock: Monthly
Youth GatheringYouth GatheringYouth GatheringYouth Gathering
Sunday, Sept. 16Sunday, Sept. 16Sunday, Sept. 16Sunday, Sept. 16
5:305:305:305:30 7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
All 6th 12th graders
are invited to enjoy
dinner, play games and
enjoy topical discus-
sions and worship time
together.
Peace MealPeace MealPeace MealPeace Meal
September 29September 29September 29September 29
2222 6 p.m.6 p.m.6 p.m.6 p.m.
St. Johns Episcopal Church,St. Johns Episcopal Church,St. Johns Episcopal Church,St. Johns Episcopal Church,
Tower GroveTower GroveTower GroveTower Grove
Our youth will be cook-
ing a meal from 2-4
p.m. and serving the
meal from 4-6 p.m. for
community members in
the Tower Grove
neighborhood.
Y O U T H G R O U P B U I L D S A F O U N D A T I O N
Youth members Michael (above) and Ellie
(below) help with Rally Day activities on
Aug. 19.
Sunday Classes:
Toddler Sunday School(meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays ofeach month in the Nursery)
Led by Susan Miraflores
Beginner Sunday Schoolled by Heather Vogt and Ann Kidd
Upper Sunday SchoolLed by Colleen Hall, MichelleMcGee and Laurie Ann Flory
Intermediate Sunday
SchoolLed by Teresa & Mike Reeves
Middle School Sunday
School
Led by Bill & Carrie Wilkins andKevin Clark
Senior High Sunday
SchoolLed by Michael & Susanne Kress
KISS: Adult Sunday SchoolLed by Carole Clary
The Parables:
Adult Sunday SchoolLed by John Lange
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by the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis
Assistant Priest
As a kid no matter
where we moved I
found in Sunday Schoola place of welcome.
Sure, we learned about
Jesus and dramatic
Bible stories of God
working through chaos
(floods, plagues, mean
kings, lions) and misfits
(Moses stuttered; Jacob
cheated; David was just
a boy; Jonah a coward;
Peter often clueless) to
bring about amazing
results. Those stories
helped me know that
upheaval and weakness
in my own life were not
the end of the story
because God re-works
doom into new thriving.
But the most important
thing I learned in Sunday
School was that random
adults cared enough to
learn my name and
wait at the door to greet
little me each Sunday. Iknew I was important.
What I didnt know was
how much those adults
were being transformed
by our insights and
questions; how inse-
cure some felt never
having taught before;
how some struggled to
integrate their faith into
their daily lives. I didnt
know that my presence
gave them opportunity
to reconnect with the
power and mystery of
God evident in those
old stories and to
engage their faith on a
whole new level byhaving to present the
Faith of the Church to
us.
As a sometimes
grudging teen, I found
genuine connections
with people from whomthe social structures of
high school would have
isolated me, and that
unanticipated apprecia-
tion of others grew in
me. As an adult I relish
opportunities to learn
new perspectives from
people who exercise
their faith in all kinds of
ways.
Often, the most enlight-
ening insights arise from
random partici-
pants. The leaders
offering triggers a
response in someone.
Their shared story and
new understanding then
bless and strengthen the
whole group.
C H R I S T I A N F O R M A T I O N : N O T A O N E - W A Y S T R E E T
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A D U L T C H R I S T I A N F O R M A T I O N P R O G R A M S
Mens Bible StudyMens Bible StudyMens Bible StudyMens Bible Study
Begins Thursday, Sept. 6
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. / Packwood Library
Led by John Lange
Subject: Marcus Borgs Speaking Christian,
The Creeds
Sunday Adult ClassesSunday Adult ClassesSunday Adult ClassesSunday Adult Classes
Begins Sunday, Sept. 9
9 a.m. / (check for meeting locations)
KISS (Keeping it Scripture Simple):KISS (Keeping it Scripture Simple):KISS (Keeping it Scripture Simple):KISS (Keeping it Scripture Simple):
Led by Carole Clary
The Parables:The Parables:The Parables:The Parables:
Led by John Lange
Evening Bible StudyEvening Bible StudyEvening Bible StudyEvening Bible Study
Begins Thursday, Sept. 11
6 - 7:30 p.m. / Packwood Library
Led by John Lange
Subject: Marcus Borgs Speaking Christian
book and video series
Beginners Bible StudyBeginners Bible StudyBeginners Bible StudyBeginners Bible Study
Begins Thursday, Sept. 13
10 a.m. / Packwood Library
Led by Mary Richardson
Subject: Paul: his life and letters
Rev. Emily leads the 5:05
alternative worship service
each Saturday evening at
St. Martins. Contact her at
Monday Bible StudyMonday Bible StudyMonday Bible StudyMonday Bible Study
Begins Monday, Sept. 10
10:30 a.m. / Packwood Library
Led by Mary Richardson
Subject: the Book of Hebrews
Womens Bible StudyWomens Bible StudyWomens Bible StudyWomens Bible Study
Begins Tuesday, Sept. 11
10 a.m. / Packwood Library
Led by the Rev. Virginia Noel
Subject: Old & New Testament, political &
cultural events that shaped the Gospels
Truly, God works
through everyone
present. We all have a
role to play in the
Christian Formation of
our whole church.
When any are missing,
we all miss out.
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By DArcy Elsperman
St. Martins
will host a
blood drive
administered
by the American Red
Cross on Thursday, Sept.Thursday, Sept.Thursday, Sept.Thursday, Sept.
13 from 3 to 7 p.m.13 from 3 to 7 p.m.13 from 3 to 7 p.m.13 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Anyone 17 or older is
eligible to donate. You
may sign up in Park Hall
or online at
Redcrossblood.orgRedcrossblood.orgRedcrossblood.orgRedcrossblood.org anduse the sponsor code
stmartinsstmartinsstmartinsstmartins.
For questions or to volun-
teer to help, please call
DArcy Elsperman at
314-878-9248.
Blood Facts:Blood Facts:Blood Facts:Blood Facts:
On any given dayOn any given dayOn any given dayOn any given day, an average
of 38,000 units of red blood
cells are needed for hospital
patients in the United States.
One in 10One in 10One in 10One in 10 people entering a
hospital needs blood.
In the United StatesIn the United StatesIn the United StatesIn the United States, someone
needs a blood transfusion
about every two seconds.
There is no substituteThere is no substituteThere is no substituteThere is no substitute for
human blood. It cannot be
manufactured.
The average bodyThe average bodyThe average bodyThe average body has 10 to 12
pints of blood.
There are about one billionThere are about one billionThere are about one billionThere are about one billion red
blood cells in two to three
drops of blood.
A newborn babyA newborn babyA newborn babyA newborn baby has about one
cup of blood in his or her body.
Blood is often neededBlood is often neededBlood is often neededBlood is often needed fortraumas, heart surgeries, joint
replacements, organ trans-
plants, premature babies,
leukemia and cancer treat-
ments and much more.
MedicationsMedicationsMedicationsMedications do not prevent
people from donating.
OneOneOneOne----year cancer survivorsyear cancer survivorsyear cancer survivorsyear cancer survivors,
diabetics, and people with high
blood pressure are eligible to
donate.
Discontinue drinking teaDiscontinue drinking teaDiscontinue drinking teaDiscontinue drinking tea 3 or 4
days ahead of donating as the
tannins in it can block absorp-
tion of iron. Drink lots of water.
Be sure to eatBe sure to eatBe sure to eatBe sure to eat at regular meal
time and drink plenty of fluids
before donating.
by Michelle Trieschmann
The Episcopal Church
Women are publishing a
cookbook with
183 fabulous
recipes collected
from dozens of
members in our
congregation. The book
will be available later this
fall, but you can pre-order
the cookbook now at a
discounted price.
The earlier you order...
the more youll save!
Sales began in late
S H A R I N G T H E G I F T O F L I F E
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E C W S T I R S U P N E W C O O K B O O K
August at $10 per book.
The September price is
$12 per book. The price
goes to $15 inOctober. You can
place your order at
the ECW table in
Park Hall on Sunday
mornings. Make checks
payable to St. Martins
ECW.
For more information,
contact Michelle
Trieschmann
([email protected]@[email protected]@
gmail.comgmail.comgmail.comgmail.com).
Why do you need a cookbook from St. Martins?Why do you need a cookbook from St. Martins?Why do you need a cookbook from St. Martins?Why do you need a cookbook from St. Martins?
Learn the recipes (and secrets) of the amazing food we have
enoyed at St. Martins over the years.
They make great Christmas gifts.
A warm way to welcome a new neighbor. (Take a cookbook along
with a dish prepared from it for double goodness. Perhaps invite
them to worship service as well!)
Give to a current neighbor to show how much you appreciate
them.
Take to a new parent with a dish lovingly prepared from its
pages.
Makes a great Mothers Day, birthday or office gift.
Give to a teenager you know who will be heading off to college
along with some basic kitchen supplies (stock up now for the
kids entering their senior year in high school this year).
Add to your own cookbook collection.
Makes a great wedding gift as part of a cooking basket.
A perfect present for that foodie friend in your life.
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For this to be a success-ful drive we need many
donors, so please share
this information with
friends and family
members. St. Martins
would like to share the
gift of life with as many
people as possible.
Thanks for yourgenerosity!
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T A L E S F R O M S U M M E R V A C A T I O N
by the Rev. Jon Hall
Somewhere on the way to
Santa Rosa, we were
ambushed by grace. It
was a nice surprise but
definitely just that, a sur-
prise. It was on a recent
Sunday, while in Northern
California for a continuing
education conference
and family vacation that
Colleen, Abbey and I set
out from San Anselmo for
a day trip to nearby SantaRosa. We were passing
by the smaller town of
Petaluma when we de-
cided to participate in the
morning worship service
at St. Johns. After a
couple of stops in town,
and Colleens intuition
with directions, we pulled
up in front of the church
a few minutes early. This
allowed us time to look
over the bulletin, pray
and center for worship.
A couple of folks greeted
us just before the
opening hymn to offer a
welcome and a hand-
shake. The liturgy was
familiar and Abbey even
headed out with the kids
for a Godly Play lesson
during their childrens
church. I was struck by
the positive spirit of that
community. The congre-
gation of 40 was made up
of very different people
who had gone through a
church split a few yearsago but had been faithful
to worshiping together
until others in the com-
munity either found them
or were invited into the
church family.
I noticed that the congre-
gation was starting to
remodel their nursery,refinish the Parish Hall
floors and restore the
playground equipment in
their center courtyard.
Signs of life!
I guess what really
touched me about that
day was more than the
physical projects going on
to maintain and beautify
the church. Those are
certainly holy pursuits
too! But it was the Church
that was inside each one
of them that was being
built-up as well. This was
evident in the hearty
singing, the sermon that
spoke about God blessing
us with enough to live
out our calling, the sweet-
ness of another church
familys holy communion
and then in the hospitality
after the service. You
could tell they cared
about one another a
great deal. Plus it is
always interesting to walk
into another parishs
coffee hour. Visitors can
learn a lot about the
spiritual life of the con-
gregation by how they
greet and eat together.
They took the time to be
with us and that was the
cherry on our visit.
We ended up having
conversations with
several of the members. I
was impressed with how
friendly they were,
especially knowing that
we were just stopping by
for the day. They gave us
food, good coffee and abag of chocolates with
information about their
church.
By the time we checked
our watches we decided
to stay in town for the
rest of the day. Santa
Rosa will be there the
next time. The hospitality
St. Johns offered was too
good to pass up. We tooktheir kindness with us for
the rest of our trip. The
people of St. Johns
Petaluma might not see
us again. But then again
their graciousness made
us think that we were
somehow already more
than visitors when we
met them. We were their
guests.
It is with this experience
fresh in my mind that I
want to thank all of you
who take the time to
welcome one another,
especially our guests, at
St. Martins. People may
just be with us for an
hour or two but that time
could surprise them with
Gods grace in a memora-
ble way. Thank you all for
welcoming the body of
Christ in worship,
outreach and fellowship.
The gift of your time can
be a most welcoming actto others who thought
they were on the way to
something else. What a
pleasant surprise awaits
us!
Blessings, Fr. Jon
Contact the Rev. Jon Hall at
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By Ruby Downs
St. Martins Book Club
meets on Tuesday, Sept.Tuesday, Sept.Tuesday, Sept.Tuesday, Sept.
25,25,25,25, from 7 till 8:30 p.m.
in Packwood Library. The
group will discuss the
book, Sing You HomeSing You HomeSing You HomeSing You Home, by
Jodi Picoult. Obtain a
copy of the book and
come join the discussion.
Newcomers are always
welcome.
From Booklist:
Popular author
Picoult tackles the
controversial topic of
gay rights in her
latest powerful tale.
When music thera-
pist Zoe Baxters
latest pregnancy ends in a still-
birth, her husband Max decides
he cant handle any more
heartbreak and leaves her. As
she picks up the pieces of her
life, Zoe is surprised to
find herself falling for a
school counselor who
happens to be a
woman. While Zoe isfinding happiness with
Vanessa, Max falls off
the wagon and is
helped by a pastor from
his brothers evangelical
church. Vanessa and Zoe wed
in Massachusetts, and
Vanessa offers to carry one of
the fertilized embryos Zoe and
attending St. Barnabas in
Florissant. My memories
of stewardship revolve
mostly around offertory
and budgets. I witnessed
pledge drives and capital
campaigns, but received
little education on what it
means to be a good
steward.
The Bible is pretty clear
that all we have is God's
and we are using it for his
By Kevin Clark
My name is Kevin Clark
and I am the new co-chair
of the Stewardship Com-
mittee at St. Martins. My
wife Julie and I have been
attending St. Martins
since shortly after the
birth of our oldest son In
2004. Our three children,
Jack, Vince and Olivia
were all baptized here at
St. Martins.
Julie and I have previ-
ously served mostly youth
and Christian Education
ministries prior to this
opportunity. I am excited
to not only offer my
insights to the commit-
tee, but also learn more
about stewardship in my
daily life and in the life of
the Church.
I grew up Episcopalian,
B O O K C L U B E X A M I N E S G A Y R I G H T S
Learn more:Learn more:Learn more:Learn more:
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stewardship
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glory. Not only are we to
return an amount to him in
our giving, but use the rest
in his honor. That's pretty
powerful stuff when you
think about it. How do I
honor him and make stew-
ardship a central theme in
my faith? How do I expandbeyond just financial and
do this with my time,
treasure and talent?
The subject of giving is
often taboo and uncom-
fortable to talk about. We
need to look at ourselves
and ask the question,
"Why?"
While filling out our pledge
card each year is an
important part of the
budgetary process for the
church, I'm looking
forward to growing my
faith beyond to establish-
Max stored. Excited by the
prospect of being a mother,
Zoe goes to Max to get him to
release the embryos to her
and is shocked when he in-stead sues her for custody of
them, backed by his church.
Told from the perspectives of
all three major characters,
Picoults gripping novel ex-
plores all sides of the hot-
button issue and offers a CD
of folk songs that reflect Zoes
feelings throughout the novel.
ing stewardship as a way
of life. I look forward to
working with Jeff Klieve
and the rest of the stew-
ardship committee.
Thank you for the
opportunity to serve
St. Martins and the
blessings my family hasreceived through our
attendance.New stewardship co-chair Kevin
Clark with his wife, Julie and their
children.
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Adults grieving the loss of aspouse or partner are invited to
a series of group counseling sessions at
St. Martins. The six sessions will be led by Kavitha
Lakshmanan, MSW, LCSW, from Care and Counsel-
ing. The group will meet in Packwood Library
C O U N S E L O R O F F E R S G R I E F S U P P O R T
By Phyllis Duff
Ladies: Summer is almost over! Time to
renew friendships and meet newcomers!
Mary and Martha will meet Wednesday,Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in Park Hall. Bring your lunch.
Dessert and beverages will be provided. We will
plan activities for the fall session. Holy Eucharist is
at noon if you are able to attend. Bring your ideas
for programs! Looking forward to seeing you!
The Mary and Martha Guild is a fellowship ministry
of ladies 55+. If you have any questions, please
contact Anne Gravatte at 394394394394----1775177517751775 or Phyllis Duff
at 532532532532----5931593159315931.
donate to Circle of Concern, our local food bank. If
you are interested in learning more about this group,
please contact Jeff & Vikki Nordeen or Michael &
Susanne Kress or check out their meet-up site at
www.meetup.com/Stwww.meetup.com/Stwww.meetup.com/Stwww.meetup.com/St----MartinsMartinsMartinsMartins----FaithFaithFaithFaith----BakersBakersBakersBakers.
A new faith group is taking shape at
St. Martins and youre invited to be a
part of the crew. Faith Bakers will begin
meeting Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9 a.m.Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9 a.m.Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9 a.m.Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. The group
will be baking bread in St. Martins kitchen to
E C W H O S T S A N A F T E R N O O N T E A
other treats and present our 2012 Distinguished
Woman of the Year award. Sign up in Park Hall or
contact Susan Gillies ([email protected]@[email protected]@gmail.com) for
more information.
Ladies of all ages are invited to our
annual tea on Sunday, Sept. 16Sunday, Sept. 16Sunday, Sept. 16Sunday, Sept. 16 at noonat noonat noonat noon
in Park Hall. We'll enjoy tea, scones and
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October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9 and 16October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9 and 16October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9 and 16October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9 and 16 from11 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. Each session is $20 per
person, with a commitment to attend all six
sessions. If you would like more information or
would like to register for this series, please contact
Kavitha at 731731731731----610610610610----2925292529252925.
M A R Y & M A R T H A G U I L D P L A N S N E W Y E A R O F F E L L O W S H I P
F A I T H B A K E R S S E R V E T H E C O M M U N I T Y
M O M S G R O U P S T A R T S S E P T . 6
Are you a stay-at-home mom looking to get
out of the house? Our moms group,"Thursdays with ECW," starts meeting
again Sept. 6Sept. 6Sept. 6Sept. 6. During the school year we
meet each Thursday from 9:30 till 11:00 a.m. Enjoy
some coffee, snacks and girl talk! Contact SusanGillies ([email protected]) for more information.
U T O I N G A T H E R I N G : S E P T . 3 0
Count your blessings every day and help
those in need. Pick up a blue box in Park
Hall and collect your spare change for
United Thank Offering. UTO supports mission work
close to home and around the world for the Episcopal
Church. Bring your boxes to church or make a special
donation on Sunday, Sept. 30Sunday, Sept. 30Sunday, Sept. 30Sunday, Sept. 30 for a blessing at the altar.
Thanks for your generosity!
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F A L L F E S T I V A L O F F E R S F U N F O R A L L A G E S
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Mark your calendars:
Diocesan
Communications
Conference
Saturday, Oct. 6
At St. Martins
Episcopal Church
By Ann Kidd
On Saturday, Oct. 27Saturday, Oct. 27Saturday, Oct. 27Saturday, Oct. 27 the
Episcopal Church Women
are organizing a Trunk or
Treat and Fall Festival
that will entertain the
whole family!
The festivities begin at
4 p.m. with pumpkin
carving. Bring your own
pumpkin to make a jack-
o-lantern before the
Trunk or Treat begins at
5:15.
For those interested, the
5:05 worship service will
be held as usual. The
Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis
may even incorporatethe jack-o-lanterns into
her service.
After the Trunk or Treat
we will head inside to
enjoy a chili cook-off.
Sample the chili, cast
your vote, and the winner
goes home with a prize
and, more importantly,bragging rights!
Interested chefs can sign
up in Park Hall. ECW will
supply all the chili
toppings plus hot dogs
and chips.
There will be crafts and
activities inside for the
kids and hayrides
outside and a bonfire and
s'mores to cap off the
evening. Invite your
family and friends for
fantastic fall fun on
October 27!
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S : I T S W H A T W E D O !
By Janis Greenbaum,
Communications Coordinator
Communications is all
about giving and receiv-
ing a message.
Church Communications
is all about giving and
receiving our message
about God. Its what we
do to share our faith.
With that in mind, about
a dozen members of our
parish came together
Saturday, Aug. 11 for a
communications work-
shop. It was a time to
share ideas, learn how to
use tools and discover
the importance of church
communications. Im
grateful to all who
attended and hope you
invite, inform, include,
instruct and even inspire
us. I encourage you use the
tools that are available to
us: Sunday announcement
sheets, iMessages weekly
e-mails, our website
(stmartinschurch.org),
our Facebook page
(facebook.com/
stmartinschurch) and the
myriad of other possibilities
we have. If you have
questions or ideas for our
church communications,
contact me in the church
office on Mondays,
Tuesdays or Thursdays
(jgreenbaum@
stmartinschurch.org).
took away some ideas to
include more effective
communications in your
ministries.
The lesson I learned fromthe event is that there is
no ONE right way to com-
municate with our con-
gregation and our com-
munity. Some people
prefer print, others prefer
digital and most everyone
appreciates word-of-
mouth! I will continue to
work with multiple com-
munications tools and
hope all of you will help
my efforts by taking an
active part in our church
communications.
Our communications can
Halloween fun at last years
Fall Festival.
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Sept. 1 Kyle Bailey
Sept. 2 Paul Johnson
Sept. 3 Eric Fencl, Claire Bucher
Sept. 4 Gary Johnson, Sara Moore
Sept. 5 Jeanne King
Sept. 6 Carole Clary, Lon Aylsworth,
Tom Allen, Peter Underwood
Sept. 7 Kevin Schulte, Eric Goettelmann
Sept. 8 Mary Edmonson, Tim Bailey
Sept. 9 Tim LaPlaunt
Sept. 10 Barbara Montgomery, Rachel Lee
Sept. 11 Ethan Arras
Sept. 12 William Richardson,
Matthew Greenbaum
Sept. 13 Pat Purnell, Beverly Kinkade,Greg Marx
Sept. 14 Bryan Marx, Tori Frerichs,
Olivia King
Sept. 16 Alexis Lowenthal
Sept. 17 Jeff Klieve, Hans Graser
Sept. 18 Jane Valere, Katie Edwards
Sept. 19 Scott Pattengill, Barbara Hiatt,
Brian Peters, Billy Underwood
Sept. 20 Bette Burfield, Linda Hoff,
Beau BellemSept. 21 Hal Patterson, Margo Scanlon,
Terence Bostic, Lola Denardi
Sept. 22 Ali Glazer
Sept. 23 Charles Kidd
Sept. 24 Tim Jerry, Deb Allen,
Michael Peters
Sept. 25 Lisa Johnson, Emaline Little
Sept. 26 Beth Jackson, Rich Kraus,
Patrick Parker
Sept. 27 Rosalie Davis, Michelle Fortune,Erica Jones
Sept. 28 Karen Figueroa, Michael Kelly,
Janese Voit
Sept. 29 Christopher Iselin
Sept. 30 Barbara McCann, Judy Mena
S E P T E M B E R B I R T H D A Y S
The following deaths were
reported in the St. Martins
family in the past month:
Patt Sanders, July 31Patt Sanders, July 31Patt Sanders, July 31Patt Sanders, July 31
Sister-in-law of Beverly Kinkade
and Gary Sanders.
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W I T H S Y M P A T H Y . . .
H O L Y B A P T I S M
Its a family affair as William, Diandra & Quinn Maguire join Jessica, Darrick &
Riley Griggs for pictures Sunday, Aug. 12. Quinn, Riley and Jessica were all
baptized during the 10:15 worship service.
W I T H B L E S S I N G S . . .
The following births were
reported in the St. Martins
family in the past month:
Harper Riley BrownHarper Riley BrownHarper Riley BrownHarper Riley Brown
born August 16
Parents: Jenny & Jeremy Brown
Claudia Jean & Elise Mae YoungClaudia Jean & Elise Mae YoungClaudia Jean & Elise Mae YoungClaudia Jean & Elise Mae Young
born July 16
Parents: Steven & Megan Young
Grandparents: Steve & Nancy Young
H O L Y M A T R I M O N Y
Yvette Bellingan & Delos WilburYvette Bellingan & Delos WilburYvette Bellingan & Delos WilburYvette Bellingan & Delos Wilbur
married August 18
at St. Martins Episcopal Church
Carole Moody Gorman, Aug. 7Carole Moody Gorman, Aug. 7Carole Moody Gorman, Aug. 7Carole Moody Gorman, Aug. 7
Friend of Beverly Kinkade.
Joseph Ollis, Aug. 21Joseph Ollis, Aug. 21Joseph Ollis, Aug. 21Joseph Ollis, Aug. 21
Cousin of Gary Sanders
Many thanks for your prayers and concern
as Lou traveled the journey to treat his
cancer. Many times he said to me, "I can
feel the prayers of everyone. So keep
them coming because we have not
received the final "all clear.
I also want to thank everyone for the cards
you sent for his 80th birthday, a total of
105 ! Amazing !! Needless to say he was
very surprised and pleased. - Joan Voit
W I T H G R A T I T U D E . . .
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S E P T E M B E R L A Y M I N I S T R Y S C H E D U L E
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Sunday, September 2
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayers: Daryl Norman
Chalice: Daryl Norman
Ushers: Rich & Honor Hebenstreit
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry
OT Lesson: Theresa Luebcke
NT Lesson: Rich Luebcke
Prayer Leader: Ray Harebert
Chalice: Rich Luebcke, Ray Harbert
Ushers: Linda & Bob Huheey, Rich Brown,
Bob McElroy
Healing Ministers: Open
Acolyte: Lindsey Peters
Childrens Worship: Julie Clark
Nursery: Jody Mena
Eucharistic Visitors: Nancy Young,
Mary K Heyde
Sunday, September 9
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Greeters: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Lessons & Prayers: Loretta Go
Chalice: Loretta Go
Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeter: Carole Gerretsen
OT Lesson: Susanne Kress
NT Lesson: Michael Kress
Prayer Leader: Tom Allen
Chalice: Michael Kress, Tom Allen
Ushers: Sarah Aleman, Larry Cornelius,
Lana & Joe Biondo
Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser,
Bev Weaver
Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Shannon Gould,
Ellie Ecker
Childrens Worship: Teresa Reeves
Nursery: Jody Mena
Eucharistic Visitors: Bev Weaver,
Ray Harbert
Sunday, September 16
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayers: Jeanne King
Chalice: Rebecca Barger
Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree
10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Greeter: Mopsi & Jack Hanley
OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran
NT Lesson: Judi Batch
Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch
Chalice: Nancy Young, Chuck Batch
Ushers: Jean DuPont, Sherrie Algren,
Tom Baranowski, Mark Edwards
Healing Ministers: Judi Batch,
Barb McCann
Acolytes: Abby Trieschmann,
Grace Gerretsen, Walker Trieschmann
Childrens Worship: Terri Garbo
Nursery: Jody Mena
Eucharistic Visitors: Jennifer Neckermann,
Bev DuPont
Sunday, September 23
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Lessons & Prayers: Bob Elsperman
Chalice: DArcy Elsperman
Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Mary K & Erv Heyde
OT Lesson: Maxine Heller
NT Lesson: John Lange
Prayer Leader: Ralph Trieschmann
Chalice: Ralph Trieschmann, John Lange
Ushers: Jeff Nordeen, Bob McElroy, Rich
Eidson, Mary Jane Drake
Healing Ministers: Open
Acolyte: Ellie Ecker
Childrens Worship: Sherrie Algren
Nursery: Jody Mena
Eucharistic Visitors:
Sunday, Sept. 30
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.
Lessons & Prayer: Jim Crabtree
Chalice: Jim Crabtree
Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst
10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen
OT Lesson: Michael Wiles
NT Lesson: Jack Hauser
Prayer Leader: Jane Klieve
Chalice: Jeff Klieve, Mary K Heyde
Ushers: Wayne Peters, Steve Gillies,
Chuck Batch, Rich Brown
Healing Ministers: Diane Hauser,
Leanne Lyle
Acolytes: Mackenzie Morrison,
Abby Trieschmann, Walker Trieschmann
Childrens Worship: Julie Clark
Nursery: Jody Mena
Eucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill,
Leanne Lyle
If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get
a substitute and notify the church of the change.
If you have any special scheduling needs, please
contact:
Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers,
Greeters: Rebecca Barger
636-778-0799 / [email protected]
Childrens Worship:Julie Clark
636-458-2584 / [email protected]
Acolytes: Bob Ecker
636-230-7302 / [email protected]
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15764 Clayton Road
Ellisville, Mo., 63011-2330
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Phone: 636-227-1484
E-mail: [email protected]
S T . M A R T I N S
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W E E K O F G U I D E D P R A Y E R : A R E T R E A T I N E V E R Y D A Y L I F E
The Week of Guided Prayer is
returning and this time will be
co-hosted with our neighborsat St. Clare of Assisi Catholic
Church.
This event offers you an
opportunity to explore new
ways of praying, work
privately with an experienced
prayer guide and become
more aware of Gods
presence in your life.
The week begins with a group
gathering of all participants
on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2
p.m.p.m.p.m.p.m. at St. Clare (on Clayton
Road, just east of
St. Martins). Throughout the
week, each person will be
asked to
spend one-
half hour aday in privateprivateprivateprivate
prayerprayerprayerprayer and
then meet
confidentially
with an experienced prayerprayerprayerprayer
guideguideguideguide for one-half hour each
day. Meetings with prayer
guides can be in the after-
noon or evening, at your con-
venience, in various locations
at St. Martins. All participants
will gather together again in
celebration at St. Clare on
Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9:45Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9:45Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9:45Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9:45
a.m.a.m.a.m.a.m. You can still participate
in the retreat if you are not
able to attend the gatherings
on Saturday and
Sunday. Committed
couples also have theoption to participate
together.
Youll find additional
information and regis-
tration forms at the church
and on our website
(www.stmartinschurch.orgwww.stmartinschurch.orgwww.stmartinschurch.orgwww.stmartinschurch.org).
Registration is encouraged by
Sept. 7. There is noregistration fee, but
retreatants are invited to
share the costs as they are
able.
If you have questions, pleaseIf you have questions, pleaseIf you have questions, pleaseIf you have questions, please
contact Rich Luebcke atcontact Rich Luebcke atcontact Rich Luebcke atcontact Rich Luebcke at
[email protected]@[email protected]@charter.net.
Worship with us:Worship with us:Worship with us:Worship with us:
SundaysSundaysSundaysSundays at 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
Christian Formation for all ages at 9 a.m.
(beginning Sept. 9)
WednesdaysWednesdaysWednesdaysWednesdays at Noon (beginning Sept. 12)
SaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdays at 5:05 p.m.
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