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

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 2

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

3

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

L A Y M I N I S T R Y

S C H E D U L E

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S E P T E M B E R

C A L E N D A R

1 1

W E E K O F

G U I D E D P R A Y E R

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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


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


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

[email protected]

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


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

[email protected].


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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:

The Episcopal NetworkThe Episcopal NetworkThe Episcopal NetworkThe Episcopal Networkfor Stewardshipfor Stewardshipfor Stewardshipfor Stewardshipwww.tens.org

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stewardship


I N T R O D U C I N G A N E W S T E W A R D S H I P L E A D E R

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.


7/12

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


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


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


Acolytes: Bob Ecker



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15764 Clayton Road

Ellisville, Mo., 63011-2330

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Phone: 636-227-1484

E-mail: [email protected]

S T . M A R T I N S

E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H

Visit us on the web at:www.stmartinschurch.orgwww.diocesemo.orgwww.episcopalchurch.org

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.

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE

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BALLWIN, MO.

PERMIT NO. 57

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