St. Martin's Episcopal Church February 2012 Newsletter

INS IDE TH IS

I S SUE :

Events:

Legacy Planning

Inquirers’ Class

ECW Bunco

Newsletter

Mary & Martha

Chronic Pain Prayer

Women’s Bible

Study

2

Fr. Jon:

Week of Guided

Prayer

3

Time & Talent

Haiti Update

4

Garage Sale

Outreach

Youth Outreach

5

Christmas Pageant

Adult Christian

Formation Classes

6

Youth News:

Pancake Supper

Sunday School News

7

Rev. Emily:

5:05 Update

Book Club

8

Milestones:

Birthdays, Baptism,

Deaths

Staff Hours

9

Lay Ministry

Schedule

10

February

Calendar

11

Mardi Gras Party 12

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

ST . MART IN ’ S E P I SCOPAL CHURCH

Messages F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 2 S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G

An Invitation for

By Bev Weaver

Our Lenten program will be

based on readings from a book

titled Making Room: Recovering

Hospitality as a Christian

Tradition, by Christine Pohl.

She is Professor

of Church in

Society at As-

bury Theological

Seminary.

Through joining a

faith group, it is

our hope and

prayer that as a

church we will

experience

generous and gracious

Christian hospitality. When we

experience the faithful caring

support of others, we are often

drawn into the practice our-

selves.

With all of the activities and

statements of mission or pur-

pose, our Church fosters two

basic realities: an experience of

love and an experience of faith.

St. Martin’s

“If there is any concept worth restoring to its original depth and

evocative potential, it is the concept of Christian hospitality. It is one

of the richest biblical terms that can deepen and broaden our insight

in our relationships to our fellow human beings.” - Henri Nouwen

Christ himself cites love as a

top priority for our Church

community: This is how all will

know you for my disciples: your

love for one another. (John

13:35)

By joining a Faith Group our

Church can

bring people

together in a

way that helps

us to know

each other,

and present a

way to easily

care about one

another. Our

Church provides for us an

experience of faith. God be-

comes more real for us when

we share our faith with one

another. Sharing helps us

notice God in our everyday

life. Everyone is welcome as

we celebrate Faith Groups

that create opportunities for

Christian hospitality.

Christian Hospitality

Lenten Faith Groups

Join us each Wednesday

during Lent for a pot luck

dinner and faithful discussion.

Wed., Feb. 29

Wed., March 7, 14, 21, 28

6 - 8 p.m.

A special Youth Faith Group

will also be meeting

during these times.

Members came together Jan. 6 for

Holy Eucharist, a burning of the

greens and a last chance to sing

carols as we marked the end of the

Christmas season and the beginning

of Epiphany.

Celebrates Epiphany

P A G E 2

Announcements and Events

M E S S A G E S

LEGACY PLANNING

SER IE S BEG INS FEB . 5

Stewardship of our Legacy:

A Practical Guide to Planning and

Preparing for End of Life Issues is a

series of conversations with

Chris Durr, a local financial

planner and theologian. This

program will offer practical and

important advice for adults of all

ages to help prepare for

end-of-life issues. This free

series is sponsored by

St. Martin’s Legacy Committee.

The dates of the series are:

Sunday, Feb. 5: 9 - 10 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 12: 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 26: 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, March 4: 6 - 7:15 p.m.

INQUIRERS ’ C LASS

BEG INS FEB . 1 2

The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

will lead a class for adults who

would like to explore their faith

and learn more about our

church. The Inquirers’

Class will meet on

Sundays from 4 till 6 p.m.

(same time as the youth

Confirmation Class).

Everyone is encouraged

to attend individual

sessions of interest. The class is

required for anyone who would

like to be confirmed, received or

reaffirmed in the Episcopal

Church. Child care will be

provided upon request.

ECW BUNCO N IGHT :

F EB . 1 3

By Ann Kidd

ECW will host

a Bunco night on Monday,

Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in Upper

Laird. All women of the

church and friends/family are

welcome! Cost is $5 to play.

Please bring a small appetizer

or dessert to share. Sign up in

Park Hall or contact Susan

Gillies at 636-778-0016

or [email protected].

NEWSLETTER

DEADL INE : F EB . 1 5

If you have an announcement,

article or pictures you would

like published in the March

newsletter, please send your

information to Communica-

tions Coordinator Janis

Greenbaum by Feb. 15.

MARY & MARTHA

GU I LD : F EB . 2 2

By Phyllis Duff

Mary and Martha Guild will

meet February 22 at 10 a.m.

in Park Hall. Please note the

change in schedule. We will

reflect on previous Lenten

experiences and attend the

noon Ash Wednesday service

if you are able. Lunch and

dessert as usual. The Mary

and Martha Guild is for

women 55 and older. Visitors

are always welcome. Call

Anne Gravatte or Phyllis Duff

if you have questions.

ARE YOU L IV ING

W ITH A CHRONIC

D I SEASE ?

By The Rev. Virginia Noel

Do you live with chronic pain?

Would you like to be prayed

for? If you are living with a

chronic disease and/or living

with chronic pain, contact

The Rev. Virginia Noel,

(636) 779-2807;

[email protected].

A new group of Pray-ers will

pray for you. All prayer

requests are confidential. (If

you would like to be a

Pray-er, also contact Virginia.)

REV . EM I LY LEADS

WOMEN ’S B I BLE

STUDY

The Rev. Virginia Noel has

invited our assisting priest

Emily to lead the Women’s

Bible Study during the winter

months. The group meets

Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m.

We will use several transla-

tions (on a handout) to get a

new feel for the scriptures ―

especially the gospel!

In case of inclement weather,

this event will cancel when-

ever the Parkway or Rock-

wood Schools are closed.

Financial Planner

Chris Durr will

lead a legacy

planning program

at St. Martin’s

P A G E 3 S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G

Contact The Rev. Jon Hall at

[email protected]

Week of Guided Prayer deepens our prayer life Greetings in Christ,

With the new year

comes the opportunity

for new beginnings, a

chance to start fresh,

to recommit. I invite

you to consider a

resolution to deepen

your prayer life and

relationship with God

and Jesus. Participating in the upcoming

Week of Guided Prayer could be a

great way to start. Recall the example

Jesus gave how important it is, perhaps

even more important when we are very

busy, to take time out to abide in God

through private prayer:

In the morning, while it was still very dark,

he got up and went out to a deserted place,

and there he prayed. (Mk 1:35)

But now more than ever the word about

Jesus spread abroad; many crowds would

gather to hear him and to be cured of their

diseases. But he would withdraw to de-

serted places and pray. (Lk 5:15-16)

Jesus also instructed “whenever you pray,

go into your room and shut the door and

pray to your Father who is in secret.” (Mt

6:6)

A Week of Guided Prayer is an individu-

ally directed retreat made during the

course of everyday life. Throughout the

week each participant spends thirty min-

utes a day in private prayer and meets

privately with his/her prayer guide for

thirty minutes each day. The confiden-

tial, one-on-one meetings with prayer

guides take place in the

afternoons or evenings, at

the convenience of each

participant. Prayer guides

are not members of our

parish, nor may companion

anyone they know.

The format of this retreat

offers opportunities to:

• Explore different ways of praying.

• Speak privately with an experienced

prayer guide.

• Become more aware of God’s pres-

ence in your life.

• Go on retreat while staying at

home.

• Participate in an ecumenical retreat

– invite your friends from other

parishes and/or denominations.

Since each participant is unique (as well

as each prayer guide), exactly what hap-

pens during the retreat is different for

each person. During the one-on-one

meetings, the prayer guide typically is

much more of a listener and companion

than a teacher or sharer of wisdom.

The participant brings to these sessions

his/her experiences of what happened

during the prayer times as well as other

life events and experiences relevant to

his/her relationship with God. The

prayer guide listens and responds with a

welcoming, non-judgmental, compas-

sionate presence – not only to the par-

ticipant, but also to God’s Spirit moving

in their midst.

The retreat will begin with 90-minute

gatherings of all participants on Sunday,

March 4 and end in a similar fashion on

Saturday, March 10. One may still partici-

pate in the retreat if not able to attend

either or both of these group gatherings.

Brochures and registration forms are lo-

cated in church and more information

such as Praise from Retreatants and Fre-

quently Asked Questions is available at

www.weekofguidedprayer.org.

There is no registration fee, but

retreatants are invited to share the costs

of the retreat as they are able. The

suggested fee for the week is $44.

Please contact me, Loretta Go or

Maxine Heller if you would like

additional information.

Peace, Jon

Week of Guided Prayer

Begins Sunday, March 4

Group Gathering at 1 p.m.

• Pray on your own 30 minutes

each day

• Meet with prayer guide 30 minutes

each day at St. Martin’s

Celebration Gathering

Saturday, March 10

At 3:30 p.m., followed by

the 5:05 Worship Service

Register by Feb. 24

Registration forms available online at

www.stmartinschurch.org

or at the church

or contact Maxine Heller at

636-938-3733

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M E S S A G E S

Christian stewardship

is the grateful and

responsible use of

God's gifts in the light of

God's purpose as revealed

in Jesus Christ.

Christian stewards,

empowered by the

Holy Spirit, commit

themselves to conscious,

purposeful decisions.

By Jeff Klieve,

Stewardship Committee Chair

For the first time, certainly within

recent years, the fall stewardship

campaign included pledging of time

and talent. Our year round stew-

ardship program focuses on three aspects:

time, talent, and treasure. So we were asked

to make a commitment of our time and talent

on our pledge cards in addition to a financial

commitment for 2012.

40% of those who returned a pledge card

chose to include a time and talent pledge along

with their monetary pledge. It was interesting

to see that those who made a written pledge

of time and talent generally listed several items

versus very few who listed a single item. To

me it’s an indication of the deep commitment

many of us have to support St. Martin’s with all

that we have. It was also interesting to see that

many members I know give generously of their

Pledges of time and talent make a difference time and talent chose not to make

a written pledge. I think that is OK,

especially since this is the first year

in a long time that we have asked

for time and talent pledges. We ask

for God’s blessing of all our work

and contributions whether it is

written on a pledge card or not. In 2012, the

Stewardship Committee will refine its approach

to the pledging of time and talent.

As a quick update to the status of financial

pledging for 2012, and as of January 18:

• 151 pledges totaling $399,431 have been

received.

• Importantly, 21 new pledges are included in

the 153 total.

• As a point of reference, 145 pledges total-

ing $385,076 were made for 2011.

Thank you for your faithful stewardship.

Working in Haiti: 2 years after the earthquake By Jeanne King

and the Episcopal Church Foundation

On Jan. 12, 2010 a massive earthquake

struck Haiti, killing more than 300,000

people, seriously injuring more than

250,000 and leaving 1.3 million homeless.

The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, the largest

diocese in our world-wide Church, was

left in ruins.

Rebuild Our Church in Haiti is a

national grass roots effort launched on the

first anniversary of the earthquake. Since

that time, 488 congregations in 92

dioceses have purchased 158,259 bricks (at

$10 each) to support the rebuilding

efforts.

“I want people to know that something is

being done,” says The Rev. Joseph

Constant. “We are working.” Rev.

Constant has served as a Special Coordina-

tor for Haiti Since September 2010.

Although there is much left to do,

Episcopalians can take pride in the

progress they have helped support.

The Episcopal Church Diocese of Haiti

says: “Mesi, Merci, Thank You.”

To learn more about

progress to rebuild our

Church in Haiti, go to:

episcopalchurch.org/

HaitiAppeal/


From trash to treasure

By Janis Greenbaum,

Communications Coordinator

After months of faithful consideration

and research, St. Martin’s Vestry has

allocated thousands of dollars raised by

the 2011 Garage Sale. The funds have

been distributed to local, regional and

international organizations working to

help those in need.

Treasurer Larry Cornelius reports that

$13,663 in proceeds from the garage sale

was disbursed in December to the

following programs:

International Scope:

Diocese of Lui = $1,200

Episcopal Relief and Development = $1,200

Regional Scope:

Joplin Relief = $4,555

(distributed through St. Martin’s youth-driven

projects: please see story below for details.)

Local Scope:

Episcopal City Mission = $1,800

Circle of Concern: general = $1,200;

scholarship = $600

Church of the Advent Sage Senior /

Parish Nurse program = $1,554

St. John’s Tower Grove

Peace Meal Project = $1,554

“For me, it was faithful stewardship,” said

Senior Warden Jane Klieve. “It wasn’t just

doling out the dough. We spent time

thinking about what stewardship means to

us.”

Vestry members considered how to

spend the funds during three separate

meetings. They received suggestions from

St. Martin’s Outreach Committee and

other parishioners and then each vestry

member researched the options. They

developed a vision for our church, basing

our outreach giving on three levels: local,

regional and international.

“From a group dynamics perspective, that

was one of the best conversations we’ve

had all year,” Jane said. “We were building

something together.”

Deciding how to spend our garage sale

funds is just the beginning of an increased

presence of mission work for St. Martin’s.

The vestry hopes to increase our

outreach efforts through a dedicated

budget line and additional efforts.

Garage Sale profits benefit outreach efforts

By Heidi Gioia, Director of Youth Ministries

After careful consideration and research, youth ministries has

disbursed its share of the 2011 garage sale proceeds as follows

for Joplin relief and rebuilding efforts. I’m proud of how our

youth wanted to help both with tangible needs in the

community, as well as recognizing the need for emotional

support for the survivors of the tornado.

$1,500 to Joplin High School Student Council. The money will

be used to host a spring social to boost morale close to the anniver-

sary of the tornado.

$1,500 to Children’s Haven, a temporary shelter for kids and a

social service agency working with families in crisis. This agency has

seen a 25% increase in need since the May tornado.

$437.42 to the Joplin Parks Fund. One of the most striking things

you notice when you visit Joplin is the lack of greenery. The tornado

stripped away trees, grass and shrubbery.

$318.83 to purchase new Christmas gifts for children.

$597.96 to transport donations and volunteers to Joplin for

the October Holiday Give-A-Way at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.

$200 to St. Philip’s in Joplin to help fund their biweekly support

group.

Grand total of $4,554.21.

Youth get first-hand outreach experience

“At the time of the garage sale, we were

emerging from the transitional phase of

our life cycle,” Jane explained. “Now,

we’re broadening our reach and looking

ahead.”

Tim LaPlaunt shops in the book section of

St. Martin’s Garage Sale last June.

The garage sale raised more than $13,000

for outreach ministries.

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M E S S A G E S

V I S I T U S

O N L I N E :

stmartinschurch.org

diocesemo.org

episcopalchurch.org

Children’s Christmas Pageant Children of all ages helped St. Martin’s celebrate the birth of our Lord with a traditional Christmas

pageant Saturday, Dec. 24. More than 200 people attended the 5 p.m. service on Christmas Eve and

witnessed the delightful pageant. Thanks to St. Martin’s member Ralph Trieschmann for sharing his

creative and patient directing skills again this year!

Adult Christian Formation Classes Everyone is welcome to be a part of our

Sunday morning Adult Christian Forma-

tion Classes. Our group meets from 9 till

10 a.m. in either the Upper Laird or Park

Hall (please check current postings).

Here’s a glimpse of our offerings in

February:

Feb. 5 - Stewardship of our Legacy:

A Practical Guide to Planning and Preparing for

End of Life Issues

Feb. 12 - An introduction to our Lenten Faith

Group series

Feb. 19 - Special Guest Clarence Heller

discusses the Week of Guided Prayer

Feb. 26 - Keeping Silence: Finding the voice of

God in stillness


Contact Director of Youth

Ministries Heidi Gioia at

[email protected]

By Heidi Gioia,

Director of Youth Ministries

2012 is off to a blessed start with the

continuation of our monthly Sunday

Evening Gatherings. We have a dedi-

cated group of volunteers and teens

who share dinner together, worship,

play games and have small group dis-

cussions.

February Youth Events:

Sunday Gathering

Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Note time change: Due to the Super

Bowl, we’ll meet right after church.

Join us for lunch, games and

discussion.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Feb. 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Prepare for Lent with this annual

St. Martin’s tradition for the whole

congregation. Join us for pancakes,

sausages and plenty of smiles. This

event is a fundraiser for youth mission

work. $5 per person suggested

donation.

Youth Group hosts Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

High School Lock-In

Feb. 24-25, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.

You’ve waited patiently as the middle

schoolers kicked up their heels, and

now it’s your turn, high school! First,

we’ll lead the congregation in the first

Lenten Stations of the Cross then

have dinner and move on to hours of

fun! This is a great event to invite a

friend along. $5 per person suggested

donation.

Save the Date: Trivia Night

April 13

Trivia night is returning to St. Martin’s

and will be sponsored by youth minis-

tries. This event will be our main

fundraiser for mission trips in 2012.

Look for more details as the date

approaches.

Pre-Lenten tradition highlights February activities

Sunday school news By Kay Fletcher,

Sunday School Coordinator

Toddler Sunday School has started.

We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays in

the nursery. This class is for ALL 2-3

year olds.

Coming March 11: Bible Jeopardy.

This is going to be great fun. Teams of

youth grades 4-12 will compete. We

will be prepping for this event in

Sunday School Feb. 26 and March 4.

Prizes and fun.

St. Martin’s youth members and leaders enjoy games

at a Christmas Party Dec. 28.

A group of teens and their families headed out to Steinberg Ice Rink in

Forest Park Jan. 22 for an afternoon of fun and fellowship.

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M E S S A G E S

Contact The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

at [email protected]

or (314) 560-6731

Dear People of St. Martin’s,

Hi! I miss you!

My part-time status with you is

kind of weird because I can so

rarely come on Sundays when

most of you come to church. I

long to know more of you less

superficially. However, I must say

I am really enjoying living into the role of your

Saturday night priest and developing that new

alternative service with the help of some

awesome St. Martin’s folks.

Update on the 5:05 Saturday evening

alternative worship:

The 5:05 worship on Saturday evenings (every

Saturday evening) is starting to find its groove.

Informal. Contemporary language. Come as you

are. All ages. We have developed a flexible

framework for Holy Communion that flirts

gently with spiritual practices including contem-

plation, centering prayer, and holy reading. We

invite all comers to participate at any level of

comfort (or just chill and trust that the prayers

Getting into a groove with Rev. Emily

of the community will carry you). We

enjoy the original chapel with its beauti-

ful colors. The deep resonance of the

pottery bell helps us focus and punctu-

ates our prayers. Children bring activi-

ties for when their attention wanders,

ring bells at Communion, blow out

candles at the end and help in any way

they can. This worship-in-the-round is

designed to avoid rote responses. We change

things up to keep it fresh. The service lasts about

45 minutes. Restless people welcome.

Catch the 5:05 sometime.

It’s … different.

Looking forward in Christ and hoping to meet

you all,

emily+

Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis,

Assisting Priest

Hemingway and friends continues By Ruby Downs

Book Club meets on Tuesday, Feb. 28,

from 7 till 8:30 p.m. in Packwood Library

to discuss A Moveable Feast by Ernest

Hemingway.

Obtain a copy of the book and come join

the discussion. Newcomers are always

welcome!

Amazon.com Review:

In the preface to A Moveable Feast,

Hemingway remarks casually that "if the

reader prefers, this book may be regarded

as fiction"--and, indeed, fact or fiction, it

doesn't matter, for his slim memoir of Paris in

the 1920s is as enchanting as anything made up

and has become the stuff of legend.

Hemingway beautifully captures the fragile

magic of a special time and place, and he

manages to be nostalgic without hitting any

false notes of sentimentality. "This is how Paris

was in the early days when we were very poor

and very happy," he concludes.

Originally published in 1964, three years after

his suicide, A Moveable Feast was the first of his

posthumous books and remains the best.

--David Laskin

February’s Book Club

features Hemingway’s

“A Moveable Feast”


Milestones at St. Martin’s February Birthdays

Feb. 1 - Sue Buffa

- Barb Warrington

Feb. 2 - Maggi Brunkhorst

Feb. 4 - Jan Waters

- Dory Mena

Feb. 5 - Al Gioia

- Jasmine Chan

Feb. 7 - Gina Denardi

Feb. 8 - Ray Harbert

- Carson Vogt

Feb. 10 - Nathaniel Manternach

- Patrick Manternach

Feb. 11 - Allyn Beardsell

Feb. 12 - Graham Fisher

- Mary Drastal

- Jennifer Smith

- Jack Clark

Feb. 13 - Lynn Frerichs

- Michelle Kraus

- Luke Voit III

- Evan Fencl

Did we miss your birthday?

Send important dates and announcements to

[email protected]

St. Martin’s staff is here to serve the needs of the parish. Please

remember nearly all employees have flexible hours, so please

call ahead.

• Office: 636-227-1484

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• The Rev. Jon Hall, Rector: ext. 11

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

• The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assistant Priest: ext. 22

Saturday evening, alternating Monday and Wednesday

• The Rev. Susan Naylor, Deacon: ext. 17

Sunday: 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1 - 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 2 - 5 p.m.

Thursday: 2 - 6 p.m.

• Earl Naylor, Music Director: ext. 16

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (afternoons, evenings)

• Heidi Gioia, Youth Ministries Director: ext. 21

Sunday, Monday & Wednesday

(hours vary depending on program scheduling)

• Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator: ext. 10

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Michelle Magee, Assistant to the Clergy: ext. 23

Monday - Friday: 8:45 - 11:30 a.m.

• Susan Cupini, Sexton

Sunday: 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Monday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• Tom Warrington, Sexton

Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator: ext. 18

Monday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Karen Meyer

Dec. 17, 2011

Mother of Janese Voit

Deaths

Fr. Jon Hall baptizes Delos Wilbur on Sunday, Jan. 8. Deacon

Susan Naylor and sponsor Yvette Bellingan also participated in

the special event.

Baptism

Feb. 14 - Virginia Noel

Feb. 15 - Ben Warren

Feb. 16 - Maxine Heller

Feb. 17 - Susan Miraflores

- Brian Kidd

- Sean Duddy

Feb. 19 - Jack Coon

- Rina Chittooran

- Jeff Johnson

Feb. 20 - Michelle Trieschmann

- Piper Little

Feb. 21 - Tom Baumer

Feb. 22 - Robert Duddy

- Sara Fiebiger

Feb. 24 - Sheridan Clark

- Tanya Denardi

- Vincent Clark

Feb. 25 - Carolyn Stern

- Kay Fletcher

Feb. 26 - Steve Young

Feb. 27 - Julie Lockhart

Feb. 28 - Debbie Matthews

- Matthew Lenz

Staff and Office Hours

Errington Brown

Jan. 19, 2012

Father of Rich Brown and

Leslie (& Scott) Pattengill

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Lay Ministries Schedule for February FEBRUARY 5

8 a.m. Lessons & Prayer: Daryl Norman Chalice Bearer: Daryl Norman Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit 10:15 a.m. Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke

1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran 2nd Lesson: Judi Batch Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch Chalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck Batch Ushers: Sarah Aleman, Lana & Joe Biondo, Steve Young Healing Ministers: Beverly Weaver, Barbara McCann Eucharistic Visitors: Diana Hauser, Nancy Young Acolytes: Lindsey Peters, Shannon Gould, Mackenzie Morrison Children’s Worship Leader: Julie Clark Children’s Worship Assistant: Kiki Cogan Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

FEBRUARY 12

8 a.m. Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons & Prayer: Jeanne King Chalice Bearer: Lou Voit, Sr. Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto 10:15 a.m. Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen 1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson 2nd Lesson: Mary Edmonson Prayer Leader: Jack Hauser Chalice Bearers: Mary Edmonson, Jack Hauser Ushers: Tom Baranowski, Linda & Bob Huheey, Wayne Peters Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Leanne Lyle Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert, Beverly DuPont Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Grace Gerretsen, Abby Trieschmann Children’s Worship Leader: Terri Garbo Children’s Worship Assistant: Walker Trieschmann Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

FEBRUARY 19

8 a.m. Lessons & Prayer: Jim Crabtree Chalice Bearer: Jim Crabtree Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters 10:15 a.m. Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley 1st Lesson: Maxine Heller 2nd Lesson: Tom Allen Prayer Leader: Ray Harbert Chalice Bearers: Tom Allen, Ray Harbert Ushers: Chuck Batch, Larry Cornelius, Mark Edwards, Bob Pomeroy Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Mary Pomeroy Eucharistic Visitors: Leanne Lyle, Jennifer Neckermann Acolytes: Ellie Ecker, Walker Trieschmann, Matthew Greenbaum Children’s Worship Leader: Teresa Reeves Children’s Worship Assistant: Abby Trieschmann Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

FEBRUARY 26

8 a.m. Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lesson & Prayer: Loretta Go Chalice Bearer: Loretta Go Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree 10:15 a.m. Greeters: Carole Gerretsen

1st Lesson: Theresa Luebcke 2nd Lesson: Ralph Trieschmann Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke Chalice Bearers: Ralph Trieschmann, Rich Luebcke Ushers: Barbara Bartelsmeyer, Mary Jane Drake, Rich Eidson, Bob McElroy Healing Ministers: Barbara McCann, Leanne Lyle Eucharistic Visitors: Beverly Weaver, Rebecca Barger Acolytes: Matthew Greenbaum, Abby Trieschmann, Mackenzie Morrison Children’s Worship Leader: Kathy Willis Children’s Worship Assistant: Kaine Cogan Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

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]; Acolytes: Bob Ecker, 636-230-7302 / [email protected]; Children’s Worship: Julie Clark, 636-458-2584 / [email protected];

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February 2012

15764 Clayton Road

Ellisville, MO 63011-2330

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Phone: 636-227-1484

E-mail: [email protected]

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

WORSH IP SCHEDULE

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G S

8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist I

9 a.m. - Christian Formation

10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist II

W E D N E S D A Y S

Noon - Holy Eucharist II

F R I D A Y S I N L E N T

6 p.m. - Stations of the Cross

S A T U R D A Y S

5:05 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

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BALLWIN, MO. PERMIT NO. 57

Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday

and popular cultural phenome-

non, dating back thousands of

years to pagan spring and fertil-

ity rites. Also known as Carnival,

it is celebrated in many coun-

tries around the world–mainly

those with large Roman Catholic

populations–on the day before

the religious season of Lent begins. Brazil,

Venice and New Orleans play host to

some of the holiday's most famous public

festivities, drawing thousands of tourists

and revelers every year.

(www.history.com/topics/mardi-gras)

This year St. Martin’s Hospitality

Committee is hosting our own prelude to

Lent with a Mardi Gras dinner and dance

Friday, Feb. 17 from 7 p.m. till midnight.

Tickets are $30 per

person and include a

New Orleans-style

dinner, dessert, beer,

wine, soft drinks and

coffee. The “House of

Bishops” band will

entertain us from 8

p.m. till midnight.

The dinner menu includes roasted corn

fritters, shrimp etouffee over rice, roasted

honey pecan chicken, red beans and rice,

Jackson Square salad and warm break

pudding. The food will be prepared by

Lisa’s Catering.

Tickets are available for purchase on

Sundays following our worship services or

contact Leanne Lyle ([email protected]).

Celebrate Mardi Gras at St. Martin’s St. Martin’s

Mardi Gras Party

Friday, Feb. 17

7 p.m. till Midnight

Dinner served at 7:30 p.m.

Music begins at 8 p.m.

Tickets

$30 per person

On sale in the Narthex

following Sunday services

or contact Leanne Lyle

([email protected])

St. Martin's Episcopal Church February 2012 Newsletter

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