1 JANUARY 2013 Print Final

7/30/2019 1 JANUARY 2013 Print Final

1/12

Inside this issue:

C E L E B R A T I N G E P I P H A N 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

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3

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

P. 2 Epiphany, cont.

Magdalene House, cont.

P. 3 Spiritual Direction

Annual Meeting

P. 4 Gratitude from a

Receiver

Outreach 2012

P. 5 Tibetan Prayer Bowls

at the 5:05

Celebrating Advent

P. 6 Music Notes

Book Club

P. 7 Youth Spotlight

Sunday School

Sunday Adult Classes

P. 8 Stewardship

Ordination

Legacy Planning

P. 9 Birthdays, Baptism,

Deaths, News from Lui

P. 10 January lay ministry

schedule

P. 11 January Calendar

P. 12 Dealing with Tragedy

by the Rev. Stephen Bergmann, Pastoral Assistant

Epiphany is the season sandwiched between

Christmas and the beginning of Lent on Ash

Wednesday. The number of Sundays in

Epiphany varies depending upon the date of

Easter in a given year but Epiphany always

begins on January 6January 6January 6January 6, a Sunday in this year.

On this Festival Day we will hear the story of thewise people, or magi, who follow the light of a

bright star to Bethlehem to find the child Jesus,

bringing him gifts of gold, frankincense, and

myrrh.

Epiphany is

the showing

forth or the

manifesta-

tion of Gods

light and

presence:

Christ as the light of the world. The wise

people or Magi who come from the East to

profess Jesus as Savior and King signify how

Jesus is not just for Israel alone but for all

H E L P I N G W O M E N G E T O F F T H E S T R E E T S

A N D O N W I T H T H E I R L I V E S

By Emily Hillquist-Davis, Assisting Priest

In November of 2011, Father Jon and

St. Martins members Lynn Corning and Dan

Patterson drove to Nashville with others from

our Diocese to visit Magdalene House, a highly

successful and nationally-acclaimed program

founded by the Rev. Becca Stevens, an

Episcopal priest. Magdalene House and its

social enterprise Thistle Farms help

disadvantaged women escape the streets and

stabilize their lives. In the past year, momen-

tum has been building to start a Magdalene

community in St. Louis. I went to Nashville in

January; Carole Clary, John Lange and Andree

Wallgren went in April. It is absolutely inspiring

to witness the powerful transformations that

living in the Magdalene Community enables for

these women.

Here in St. Louis, we have since been blessed

to cooperate with a ministry called Daughters

House that has shared education with us and

given us opportunity to meet, encourage, and

hear from women still struggling on the streets

in St. Louis City and Wellston.

M A G D A L E N E S T . L O U I S U P D A T E * N E X T R O A D T R I P J A N . 1 3 - 1 4

Magdalene St. Louis will offer women who have survived lives of abuse, prostitution and addictiona safe place: two years of housing, support and education at no cost.

We will invite women coming out of correctional facilities or off the streets

into a compassionate and disciplined community where they can recover and rebuild their lives.

Members of

Magdalene

House work at

Thistle Farms,

making candles,

soaps and other

natural products.

Continued on page 2

Continued on page 2


2/12

Page 2M E S S A G E S

E P I P H A N Y , C O N T I N U E D F R O M P A G E 1

people and nations. Gods gift and offering is for all with no

boundaries or exceptions.

On the First Sunday after the Epiphany, we hear the

Gospel account of Jesus Baptism. We will appropriately

renew our own baptismal vows this day. The Saturday 5:05

worship service will celebrate two baptisms the night

before.

The following Sunday takes us to the story of Jesus saving

a bride and groom from embarrassment at a wedding in

Cana of Galilee when the supply of wine runs out. This

story indicates how our lives, too, are flat, impoverished

and lacking zest without the light and presence of Jesus.

The next two Sundays tell us about Jesus home coming

to the synagogue in Nazareth where he grew up and their

reaction to his preaching. Then on the Last Sunday in

Epiphany, Jesus presence is illuminated and transfigured

before Peter, James and John on the mountain.

Epiphany, like other seasons of the church year, is not an

end in itself but a means, a tool for focusing on Gods grace

and presence active in us and around us in others and the

larger world. The season of Epiphany reminds us how

Jesus is the source for finding our way as people of faith.

He is the centerpiece for staying spiritually on course just

as street lights and headlights guide us in the dark. Or

might we extend the biblical metaphor of light, and say

Jesus is akin to a GPS device that can guide us when we

are unsure of the way ahead.

Perhaps most important of all for us in this time of Epiphany

is asking and discerning what are some of the ways we

might well be light bearers for others. Are we manifesting

Gods grace and love wherever we are and to whomever is

in need?

In October, the full board of Magdalene St Louis was

installed. We now have two standing committees and five task

forces working toward the goal of having our first

Magdalene House operational by Summer 2014.

Magdalene House in Nashville has

taught us that LOVE is the most power-

ful force for change in the world. Now

it's time to combine our efforts and BE

that force for change here in our region.

Please see if there is a task force here

that matches your interests or simply

an area that you feel called to be

involved in:

Property Management Committee:Property Management Committee:Property Management Committee:Property Management Committee: Dan Patterson (of St. Martins)

Finance Committee:Finance Committee:Finance Committee:Finance Committee: Bethany Spaulding

Fundraising Task Force:Fundraising Task Force:Fundraising Task Force:Fundraising Task Force: Andree Wallgren (of St. Martins: Lynn Corn-

ing, Heather Bostic and I are also on this committee)

Community Relations Task Force:Community Relations Task Force:Community Relations Task Force:Community Relations Task Force: Tricia Roland Hamilton (Im on this

committee. We are building relationships in politics and the justice

system and with churches of all denominations.)

Communications & Marketing Task Force:Communications & Marketing Task Force:Communications & Marketing Task Force:Communications & Marketing Task Force: The Rev. Rebecca Ragland

Healing Process Task Force:Healing Process Task Force:Healing Process Task Force:Healing Process Task Force: Catina O'Leary and Celeste Smith (I am

on this committee. We can use all help! We are finding agencies we

can partner with to provide health, education, and other services to

our women.)

Organization Task Force:Organization Task Force:Organization Task Force:Organization Task Force: Rick Seiter (who has served on the board for

Magdalene in Nashville)

President of the Board:President of the Board:President of the Board:President of the Board: The Rev. Mike Kinman, Dean of Christ Church

Cathedral

Future tasks will involve setting up a social

enterprise as a work training site and

production that will bring in more funding for

Magdalene and establishing a program

offering a day of education for those

arrested for soliciting prostitutes. Funding

from the John School would benefit

Magdalene St. Louis, as well as educate

members of our community.

A road trip from our Diocese to visit Thistle Farms and

Magdalene House, Nashville will depart the afternoon of

Sunday, Jan. 13 and return late on Monday, Jan. 14.

If you are interested in finding out more about Magdalene

St. Louis or visiting the amazing community in Nashville,

please let me know! The deadline for signing up for theThe deadline for signing up for theThe deadline for signing up for theThe deadline for signing up for the

immersion trip is Sunday, Jan. 6.immersion trip is Sunday, Jan. 6.immersion trip is Sunday, Jan. 6.immersion trip is Sunday, Jan. 6. E-mail me at

[email protected] or call or text me at

314-560-6731.

Yours, looking forward in Christ, emily+

M A G D A L E N E S T . L O U I S , C O N T I N U E D F R O M P A G E 1

Photos courtesy of Thistle Farms.


3/12

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Spiritual direction has been a part

of the human faith journey at least

as long as the stories of Godspeople have been told in Genesis to

Revelation. I guess one could say

that the art of spiritual direction is

older than Moses! Through the

centuries it has taken on many

forms in the life of the Church and

continues to deepen its awareness of

Gods presence. Spiritual direction

combines prayer and action to bring

disciples closer to the One who creates,

redeems and sustains us.

This January I will be participating in a

three-week spiritual direction course at

San Francisco Theological Seminary in

San Anselmo, CA. SFTS is the same

seminary that I have attended the last

two summers to study the upcoming

gospel texts with pastors from across the

country. This has been part of my yearly

continuing education, regular study and

sermon preparation. I

have greatly appreci-

ated the time to

worship and discuss

the bible with pastors

from across the U.S. in

this ecumenical

context.

In 2013 I will begin

work on The Diploma

in the Art of Spiritual Direction. This

program is comprised of a January term

of three weeks, one week in July and

online coursework during the year. This

is a three-year degree program that

includes conducting individual spiritual

direction in the first year. Then there is

an ongoing focus on small group and

congregational applications during the

second and third year. This DASD degree

helps to connect the larger vision of the

congregation with the various types of

faith groups and committees that serve

on a regular basis.

F R . J O N : F O C U S I N G O N S P I R I T U A L D I R E C T I O N

Page 3J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3

Contact the Rev. Jon Hall at

[email protected].

P R E P A R I N G F O R O U R A N N U A L M E E T I N G

St. Martins Annual Parish Meeting will be held Sunday, Feb. 10Sunday, Feb. 10Sunday, Feb. 10Sunday, Feb. 10

at 10:30 a.m.at 10:30 a.m.at 10:30 a.m.at 10:30 a.m. This event is our chance for everyone to catch up

with all the business and ministry work happening within our

parish. It is also time to elect new lay leadership for our church.

Consider serving as a vestry member:Consider serving as a vestry member:Consider serving as a vestry member:Consider serving as a vestry member:

The vestry nominating committee is now accepting

applications for anyone interested in serving our church as a

vestry member or lay diocesan delegate. To serve as a vestry

member you must be confirmed or received in the Episcopal

Church, attend worship regularly, be an active participant in the

life of our church and be at least 18 years old. If you or someone

you know would like to be considered for a vestry position,

please contact Steve Young at [email protected]@[email protected]@yahoo.com.

Attend our vestry forums Jan. 13 & 20:Attend our vestry forums Jan. 13 & 20:Attend our vestry forums Jan. 13 & 20:Attend our vestry forums Jan. 13 & 20:

Our vestry members will be holding two special Sunday AdultSunday AdultSunday AdultSunday Adult

ForumsForumsForumsForums leading up to our annual meeting. Well discuss the

2013 stewardship campaign, program planning for the year

ahead and details of our new budget. All are invited to the

discussions on Jan. 13 at 9 a.m.Jan. 13 at 9 a.m.Jan. 13 at 9 a.m.Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. and Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m.Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m.Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m.Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m.

in Park Hall.in Park Hall.in Park Hall.in Park Hall. Well discuss the 2013 stewardship campaign,

program planning for the year ahead and details of our new

budget.

Submit your ministry reports:Submit your ministry reports:Submit your ministry reports:Submit your ministry reports:

All ministry leaders should write a report to share with the

congregation, including a summary of accomplishments in

2012 along with goals for 2013. Submit your reports to

Parish Administrator Janet Theiss no later than Jan. 28

([email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org).

Plan to attend the annual meeting:Plan to attend the annual meeting:Plan to attend the annual meeting:Plan to attend the annual meeting:

The meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 10Sunday, Feb. 10Sunday, Feb. 10Sunday, Feb. 10. We will have one

combined worship service at 9 a.m.combined worship service at 9 a.m.combined worship service at 9 a.m.combined worship service at 9 a.m., with a brief coffee and

fellowship break before the meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.

While our Rector is away.While our Rector is away.While our Rector is away.While our Rector is away.

Fr. Jon Hall will be out of town January 5Fr. Jon Hall will be out of town January 5Fr. Jon Hall will be out of town January 5Fr. Jon Hall will be out of town January 5 26.26.26.26.

If you need pastoral care during that time,

contact one of our assistant priests:

The Rev. Emily Hillquist DavisThe Rev. Emily Hillquist DavisThe Rev. Emily Hillquist DavisThe Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

314-560-6731 (call or text)

[email protected]

The Rev. Stephen BergmannThe Rev. Stephen BergmannThe Rev. Stephen BergmannThe Rev. Stephen Bergmann

636-527-5528 (home)

314-973-9015 (cell)

[email protected]

The spiritual direction program at SFTS is

one of the most respected programs in

the country. It has a reputation for

connecting individual spiritual growth to

a congregations efforts to be involved in

the broader community. My hope is that

St. Martins will continue to grow not only

in numbers but also in the depth of our

relationship to the community around us.

I am grateful to our vestry, staff and the

other clergy who are helping to make this

opportunity possible.

Blessings, Fr. Jon


4/12

O U T R E A C H I N 2 0 1 2 : A N O U T P O U R I N G O F G E N E R O S I T Y

By Dana Griggs

From education and development in Africa... to tornado reliefacross the Midwest... to the start-up of a womens rehabilita-

tion house in St. Louis... St. Martins Episcopal Church has a

history of sharing our blessings with those less fortunate.

This Christmas, our parish showed an outpouring of generosity

with its St. Nicholas gift-giving event for Circle of Concern. We

provided gifts for 106 men, women and children, which is 30%

more than we have done in recent years. We also brought in

more gifts than ever for Episcopal City Mission to distribute to

kids in detention in St. Louis County. Thank you!

Heres a look at other charitable cash donations St. Martins

made throughout 2012:

$750 to the Diocese of Lui in South Sudan

$1,000 to Circle of Concern(for additional Christmas families)

$1,000 to Episcopal City Mission(for chaplaincy services for children in detention)

$1,500 to Magdalene House, St. Louis(for start-up efforts)

$1,500 to Episcopal Relief & Development(for Midwest tornado victims)


By Sandy Baranowski

Paul (Acts 20: 35) instructs us to remember the words of

Jesus when he said, It is more blessed to give than to

receive. Although we often look at this scripture as a mone-

tary plea for pledging, for me it has come to symbolize 2012.

In January of this year I underwent extensive back surgery.

Five days later, in a back brace and unable to stand without

support, I returned home to begin my healing journey. I could

do very little for myself.

Tom, while still trying to work from his home office, saw to my

needs---get me up two hours, put me down three hours, turn

me in bed, administer meds round the clock, dress me, bathe

me---the list goes on and on.

The last thing we thought about was food. Not so with

St. Martins. Besides the much needed and gratefully received

prayers, we received food. For six weeks someone would

arrive at our home with dinner in hand. Sometimes they would

have time for a short visit; other times it would be a quick

drop-off, but it was always with a smile and good wishes. What

a blessing we received!

After five months when it became apparent that the back

surgery, although very successful, would not totally remedy all

my problems, I returned to the hospital for a total hip replace-

ment and to re-begin my healing journey.

Again for two more weeks, there was St. Martins with prayers,

good wishes and food. So very many people provided for us

during these times -- from Susans wonderful vegetables, to

Esthers fruit and lettuce basket, to

Stephanies meatloaf, to Leslies ribs,

to Leannes White Chicken Chili. The

list goes on and on, but the common-

ality in these food gifts is the desire

to minister to someone who needs

help, to minister to someone who at

that time is weaker and needier than

the giver. That ministry is what Take

Them a Meal is all about.

Take Them a Meal has several parish participants---people

like you and me who just want to lend a hand when someone

is in need for whatever reason. Ive joined this group hoping to

give back a part of what Ive received, but we need more

members so the responsibility falls on many, not a few. As a

member, you would be notified by e-mail (or phone) when

someone is in need of a meal and for how long. A person

signs up for a date when a meal can be provided. You can sign

up to take one meal or several meals. You can sign up when

your schedule allows you to help someone else. The meal

need not be gourmet; a Subway sandwich is so appreciated

when the receiver cannot go get it. Then the giver takes the

meal to the receiver. So simple, yes? So needed. If this is a

ministry that you would consider joining, contact Leanne Lyle

([email protected] or 636-532-0794) for more information.

Thank you to all for the prayers, Eucharistic visits, concern and

food this year. May the blessings you gave me be returned to

you tenfold.

G R A T I T U D E F R O M A R E C E I V E R

Sandy and Tom Baranowski

"Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food? We saw you thirsty and gave you something to drink?

We saw you a stranger and welcomed you? We saw you sick and took care of you? We saw you in prison and visited you?

'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. "Matthew 25: 37-40


5/12


by Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting Priest

In November, meditation musician Lura Koch

worked with me to coordinate our worship with

an amazing array of Native American flutes. With

the help of some of you, I was able to includesome Native American prayers and Episcopal

liturgical resources used with native peoples.

Luras soulful playing helped us center and also

delightfully enhanced the gospel reading.

On January 12 Lura will return to the 5o5

bringing this time an array of her Tibetan Prayer

Bowls. Just one tone from any of these bowls

seems to call forth my soul. (I think its due to

the fact that they are made from many metals

which somehow makes them resonate more richly than a bellmade of just one metal.) One goal when we have live music

at the 5o5 is to simplify our worship even more and rely on the

music to help us worship God in the beauty of holiness.

Our worship on January 12 will be even more spe-

cial, as we will baptize Emily and Lilly Spaethe

into the household of Christ! As I

design this worship with Lura, we will focus on

beauty and simplicity and using the music to

underscore the facets of this foundational

ritual. After worship, Lura will offer those of you

present an opportunity to try your hand at playing

a Prayer Bowl. She is a teacher at heart!

Truly, Luras playing is exquisite on every

instrument Ive heard her play! I treasure the

opportunity to design alternative worship with her,

and I encourage any music lovers to

attend. She will be back!

Yours looking forward in Christ,

emily+

T H E 5 0 5 F E A T U R E S M U S I C O F T I B E T A N P R A Y E R B O W L S J A N . 1 2

C E L E B R A T I N G A D V E N T

St. Martins celebrated the first Sunday of Advent on Sunday,

Dec. 2 with a delicious breakfast buffet, provided by caterer

Julia Krelo (below). The event also featured discussions from

Fr. Jon and Fr. Stephen, an explanation of the Advent wreath

by Mary Nell Brooke and a fun Advent chain craft activity,explained by Colleen and Abbey Hall (right).

Thanks to everyone for contributing to this fun morning!

Rev. Emily leads the 5:05

alternative worship service

each Saturday evening.

Contact Emily at

[email protected].


6/12


M U S I C N O T E S

by Clay McKinney, Music Director

St. Martins offers many opportunities for

all ages and abilities to share their love of

music. If you would like to learn more

about or get involved with any of theseprograms, please contact Music Director

Clay McKinney in the church office at

[email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org.

Lenten Musical OfferingsLenten Musical OfferingsLenten Musical OfferingsLenten Musical Offerings

St. Martins will be offering a time of music

and reflections on Wednesday evenings

during Lent from 5:30 till 6 p.m. This is

open to anyone who would like to make a

musical offering, either solo or with another

person or group. The dates still available

are February 20 and March 6, 13 and 20.

We are also always looking for special

music offerings on Sunday mornings.

Bell ChoirBell ChoirBell ChoirBell Choir

If you are interested in joining the bell

choir, please let us know! The bell choir is

open to all regardless of ability level... even

if you have never rung a handbell before!

The bell choir rehearses every Monday

from 6:30 till 8 p.m. and rings during the

10:15 a.m. service on different Sundays

throughout the year. Our next Sunday to

ring will be February 3, so now is a great

time to join!

Youth ChoirYouth ChoirYouth ChoirYouth Choir

Youth musicians at St. Martins gather for a

time of music and fellowship to prepare for

special liturgical days during the year. The

groups next scheduled performance will

be Easter.

Childrens Choir and Music SundayChildrens Choir and Music SundayChildrens Choir and Music SundayChildrens Choir and Music Sunday

The children of St. Martins continue their

musical offerings on Sunday, Jan. 13 and

Sunday, Feb. 3. The kids will learn a song

during the Sunday school hour and then

perform during the 10:15 worship

service. We also will continue to practice at

the beginning of the Sunday school hour onother Sundays. Feb. 3 will be a particularly

special Sunday as it will combine the

Childrens Choir, Handbell Choir and

Adult Choirs.

Concert Series at St. MartinsConcert Series at St. MartinsConcert Series at St. MartinsConcert Series at St. Martins

St. Martins will begin hosting a concert

series this spring. The date of our first

concert is TBA so please stay tuned to the

website and the calendar for more

information. We are currently forming a

committee to head the concert series.

Their main goal and function will be to find

musicians for the concert series and

promote the series in the community.

Meet our new organist:

St. Martins welcomes

Denise MarshDenise MarshDenise MarshDenise Marshas our new organist.

Denise will be rehearsing

with the choir eachWednesday evening

and will be playing at the10:15 a.m. Sunday services.

A U T H O R M O V E S F R O M A T H E I S M T O C H R I S T I A N I N S P I R A T I O N by Ruby Downs

Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 22, in

Packwood Library from 7 till 8:30 p.m.We will discuss Take This Bread: A Radicalake This Bread: A Radicalake This Bread: A Radicalake This Bread: A Radical

ConversionConversionConversionConversion by Sara Miles. Obtain a copy of

the book and come join the discussion.

Newcomers are always welcome!

Review from Booklist:Review from Booklist:Review from Booklist:Review from Booklist:

Early one morning, for no earthly reason, SaraMiles, raised an atheist, wandered into a church, receivedcommunion, and found herself transformedembracing a faithshed once scorned. A lesbian left-wing journalist whod

covered revolutions around the world, Miles didnt discover areligion that was about angels or good behavior or piety; her

faith centered on real hunger, real food, and real bodies.Before long, she turned the bread she ate at communion intotons of groceries, piled on the churchs altar to be given away.Within a few years, she and the people she served had startednearly a dozen food pantries in the poorest parts of their city.

Take This Bread is rich with real-life Dickensian characterschurch ladies, millionaires, schizophrenics, bishops, andthievesall blown into Miless life by the relentless force of hernewfound calling. Here, in this achingly beautiful, passionatebook, is the living communion of Christ.

Future Book Club Selections

Feb 26Destiny of the Republic:Destiny of the Republic:Destiny of the Republic:Destiny of the Republic:

A Tale of Madness, Medicine andA Tale of Madness, Medicine andA Tale of Madness, Medicine andA Tale of Madness, Medicine andthe Murder of a Presidentthe Murder of a Presidentthe Murder of a Presidentthe Murder of a President

by Candice Millard

March 26State of Wonder: A NovelState of Wonder: A NovelState of Wonder: A NovelState of Wonder: A Novel

by Ann Patchett

April 23Defending Jacob: A NovelDefending Jacob: A NovelDefending Jacob: A NovelDefending Jacob: A Novel

by William Landay


7/12


Y O U T H S P O T L I G H T : A B B Y T R I E S C H M A N N

By Abby Trieschmann

My name is Abby Trieschmann. I am14 years old and am in 8th grade at

Rockwood Valley Middle School. I am

involved in drama and I am in my schools

orchestra as a cellist.

I have been going to St. Martins for more

than four years now. Within the church I am involved in the

youth group as well as being an acolyte and a crucifer.

I have met many kind people in the church and made some

friends through youth group. I am also the person responsible

for the Humane Society box in Park Hall where most people

put shredded paper and towels to give to animals.

Youth group has been very fun for me and my friend, Madison,

who I sometimes bring with me. We get to do fun things and

hang out with church friends while doing them.

Our most recent activity was a Journey to Bethlehem at

Harvester Christian Church. We were put into a family and

went on a trail to see the newborn Jesus. Along the way you

stop and talk to groups of people who tell you about what

happened on the journey and stories about the importantevents happening during that time. They all dressed in

costumes and brought the story to life.

Its not always just our church though; occasionally we join up

with St. Peters and Good Shepherds youth groups. All

together we have a blast! The most recent event with all three

youth groups was a trip to the Adrenaline Zone. There we

played Demolition Ball and a bit of laser tag for a few hours. I

think everyone enjoyed that trip because we all had huge

smiles on our faces.

St. Martins has given me great things like the opportunity to

be confirmed on May 19, 2012, and being able to meet our

Music Director, Clay McKinney, who is now giving me cello

lessons every week as I work toward auditioning for the

Lafayette High School Orchestra. As I get older I look forward

to being able to be more involved in the church, but I am

happy with what I can do now.

St. Martins has a faithful group of youth members who are active in our church, our schools and our community.

This series of articles is written by the teens to give us a glimpse into their spirit-filled lives.

St. Martins Youth

Group (and families)

enjoyed their

experience at

Journey to

Bethlehem, a live

re-enactment of the

nativity at Harvester

Christian Church in

St. Charles on Dec. 9.

S U N D A Y S C H O O L N E W S

by Kay Fletcher

As the New Year begins, remember Toddler Sunday School

meets in the Nursery the second and fourth Sundays each

month from 9 till 10 a.m. Sunday School classes for all other

ages meet every week from 9 till 10 a.m.

Bible Jeopardy returns to St. Martins in 2013. Our Sunday

School classes will be preparing for this fun event.

Elementary-age children are invited to Music Sunday on the

second Sunday of each month. The kids will learn a special

song and then sing for the congregation during the 10:15 a.m.

worship service.

by Carole Clary

Keeping It Scripture Simple (KISS), the Adult Christian

Formation Sunday morning class, will meet for three more

sessions on Jan. 6,* 27 and Feb. 3 from 9 till 10 a.m. in the

Packwood Library. Each class will focus on a close reading

and discussion of the days Lectionary Gospel passage and

the relevance and/or implications it may have for all

Christians who are trying in today's not-so-simple world to live

by the lessons Jesus taught.

* Vestry forums will be held on Jan 13 at 9 a.m. and 20 at 11:30 a.m.

The Annual Parish Meeting is scheduled for Feb 10

S U N D A Y A D U L T C L A S S E S

January Youth Events:January Youth Events:January Youth Events:January Youth Events:

Friday, Jan. 11: LockFriday, Jan. 11: LockFriday, Jan. 11: LockFriday, Jan. 11: Lock----in at Christ Church Cathedral,in at Christ Church Cathedral,in at Christ Church Cathedral,in at Christ Church Cathedral,with the West County Episcopal Youth GroupContact Ralph Trieschmann for information

Sunday, Jan. 27: The Rock Youth Gathering,Sunday, Jan. 27: The Rock Youth Gathering,Sunday, Jan. 27: The Rock Youth Gathering,Sunday, Jan. 27: The Rock Youth Gathering,featuring a program for youth and parents

about Magdalene House from the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis


8/12


L E A V I N G A L E G A C Y : L E T T E R O F I N S T R U C T I O N F I L L S T H E G A P S

In a continuing effort to help our parish plan

for end-of-life issues, St. Martins Legacy

Endowment Committee is offering profes-

sional advice for your estate planning. This

months tip comes from Cindy Bates, C.P.A.Cindy Bates, C.P.A.Cindy Bates, C.P.A.Cindy Bates, C.P.A.

Your estate plan

should include a

will, drafted by an

experienced attor-

ney. However, your

will probably wont cover everything. You

are not likely to list your computer pass-

words in your will or to list all of your

professional advisors. To fill in such

gaps, you should supplement your will

with a letter of instruction.

With a letter of instruction, you can spell

out all the details about your finances

for your executor and your loved ones.

You can list all of your bank, brokerage,

and mutual fund accounts, for example.

You can explain where to find real

estate deeds, documents relating to a

family business, even where to find gold

coins. You also can list all the contact

information for your accountant, your

attorney, and other advisors. Make sure

to list your life insurance policies, so

your heirs can collect after your death.

Today, you may leave behind few paper

records because you handle most of

your finances online. Therefore, your

letter of instruction also should include

all of your user names, PIN numbers,

passwords, and any other information

necessary for complete access to your

electronic records.

If you have made advance plans for

your funeral or burial, or both, be sure

to mention them in your letter of

instruction. Otherwise, your surviving

family members might make their own

arrangements and pay for them, thus,

wasting the money youve prepaid.

St. Martins

Legacy Endowment Fund

As you make your estate plans,please remember

St. Martins in your will.

Gifts to the Legacy Endowment Fundcan benefit our parish

year, after year, after year.

If you would like to learn more aboutthis opportunity, please contact one

of the following committee members:

Beverly KinkadeSteve LyleJane Oliver

Lincoln DrakeMargaret Eidson

Tom Baranowski, Vestry Liaison

S T E W A R D S H I P N E W S

By Jeff Klieve and Kevin Clark for the Stewardship Committee

We are pleased to report the following results of the fall

financial stewardship campaign, as of December 12, 2012:

145 pledges145 pledges145 pledges145 pledges have been made totaling $372,535$372,535$372,535$372,535.

This compares to 152 pledges totaling $400,431for all of last years campaign.

57 increased pledges57 increased pledges57 increased pledges57 increased pledges have been made.

11 new pledges11 new pledges11 new pledges11 new pledges have been made.

There have been 23 decreased pledges23 decreased pledges23 decreased pledges23 decreased pledges.

Of the 208 pledge invitations and cards mailed out, 69%

have been returned so far. Thanks to everyone who has

made a commitment. If you have not yet completed and

returned a pledge card, it is not too late! Please contact one

of us if you have questions or need a replacement pledge

card.

Also, you are invited to join the Stewardship Committee which

will meet monthly in 2013 at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday the

month, with the first meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on

January 29.

By the Grace of Godand with the consent of the people

The Rt. Rev. Wayne SmithBishop of Missouri

will ordain

Jonathan Robert Stratton

to the Sacred Order of Priestsin Christ's one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church

Sunday, Jan. 6, 20136:00 PM

atChrist Church Cathedral

1210 Locust St.St. Louis, MO 63103

Your prayers and presence are joyfully requested.

Clergy: White Stoles


9/12

St. Martins Messages Newsletter is published monthly.

If you have news or information to be included in our church communications,

please submit it to [email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org.

Jan. 1 Vic Phillips, Sandy Baranowski

Jan. 2 Kaine Cogan

Jan. 4 Linda Huheey, Letty Cash,

Danny Garbo, Quinn MaguireJan. 6 Grace Gerretsen

Jan. 7 Ann Gamlin, Debbie Marx

Jan. 9 Kurt Greenbaum, Laura Meyer,

James Valere

Jan. 10 Ann Harbert, Lori Newcomer

Jan. 11 Kathleen Beardsell, Sarah Clince,

Olivia Clark

Jan. 12 Janet Peters, Jon Hall,

Andrew Gillies

Jan. 13 Steven Lockhart

Jan. 14 Helen Ludbrook, Diandra Maguire,

Page Wilkins

Jan. 15 Mary Marx, Mary Jane Drake,

Ellen Calhoun, Carter Frerichs

Jan. 16 Mary Pomeroy

Jan. 17 Kathy Erhardt

Jan. 18 Janis Greenbaum, Kevin Quinn

Jan. 19 Ruby Downs

Jan. 20 Nancy Young, Chris Vogt,Anna Willis

Jan. 21 Jack Hanley

Jan. 22 Hazel Blindauer, Jack Hauser,

Rachel Hiatt

Jan. 23 Steve Biederman, Terri Garbo,

Sarah Underwood

Jan. 24 Devon Buchman

Jan. 25 Etta Peters, Linda Biederman,

Heather Bostic, Parker Dieck

Jan. 27 Gigi Esser, Kathryn Johnson

Jan. 28 Judi Batch, Nicholas Iselin

Jan. 29 Alice McLaughlin, David Bettlach,

Rich Naber

Jan. 30 Tyann Bettlach, Larry Cornelius,

Paul Johnson, Ashley DuPont

Jan. 31 George Rauh

J A N U A R Y B I R T H D A Y S

The following deaths were reported in the St. Martins family

in the past month:

Katherine BristolKatherine BristolKatherine BristolKatherine Bristol, Aunt of Will and Grace Gerretsen

Vera Rauch,Vera Rauch,Vera Rauch,Vera Rauch, Grandmother of Heather Bostic

Alice May Lauth,Alice May Lauth,Alice May Lauth,Alice May Lauth, Sister of Rich Eidson


Visit our website at www.stmartinschurch.org

Like us on Facebook:

facebook.com/stmartinschurch

See more pictures on Flickr.com:

flickr.com/stmartinschurch

W I T H S Y M P A T H Y

H O L Y B A P T I S M

Congratulations to Harper Riley BrownHarper Riley BrownHarper Riley BrownHarper Riley Brown, who was baptized

Sunday, Dec. 9 at St. Martins. Harper is the daughter of

Jenny and Jeremy Brown.

A group of missioners from the Diocese of Missouri arrived home safely on

December 13 after spending more than two weeks in our companion

Diocese of Lui in South Sudan. Read about their life-changing experiences

and see pictures from their trip at http://luinetwork.diocesemo.org/http://luinetwork.diocesemo.org/http://luinetwork.diocesemo.org/http://luinetwork.diocesemo.org/

N E W S F R O M L U I


10/12

J A N U A R Y L A Y M I N I S T R Y S C H E D U L E


Sunday, January 6

Altar Guild: Mary Nell Brooke, Bette Crabtree, Diane Metzger

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Lessons & Prayers: Bob Elsperman

Chalice: DArcy Elsperman, Jim Crabtree

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Michelle & Ralph Trieschmann

OT Lesson: Susanne Kress

NT Lesson: Michael Kress

Prayer Leader: John Lange

Chalice: Michael Kress, John Lange

Ushers: Chuck Batch, Linda & Bob Huheey, Sherri Algren

Healing Ministers: Barb McCann, Judi Batch

Childrens Worship: Julie & Jack Clark

Eucharistic Visitors: Leanne Lyle, Ray Harbert

Sunday, January 13

Altar Guild: Nancy Young, Sarah Aleman, Helen Turner Murphy

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi

Lessons & Prayer: Daryl Norman

Chalice: Daryl Norman, Lou Voit, Sr.

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry

OT Lesson: Mike Kelly

NT Lesson: Tom Allen

Prayer Leader: Kurt Greenbaum

Chalice: Tom Allen, Kurt Greenbaum

Ushers: Rich Brown, Lana & Joe Biondo, Mark Edwards

Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Mary Pomeroy

Childrens Worship: Kathy & Lauren Willis

Eucharistic Visitors: Open

Sunday, January 20

Altar Guild: Vikki Nordeen, Diane Metzger, Mary Nell Brooke

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Lessons & Prayers: Heidi Gioia

Chalice: Heidi Gioia, Rebecca Barger

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree

Eucharistic Visitor: Rebecca Barger

10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen

OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran

NT Lesson: Judi Batch

Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch

Chalice: Judi & Chuck Batch

Ushers: Tom Baranowski, Wayne Peters, Rich Eidson, Bob McElroy

Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Barb McCann

Childrens Worship: Terri Garbo & Clare Wilkins

Sunday, January 27

Altar Guild: Sherrie Algren, Ruth Minster, Sarah Aleman

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.

Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi

Lessons & Prayers: Jim Crabtree

Chalice: Jim Crabtree, Loretta Go

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters

10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.10:15 a.m.

Greeter: Nancy & Steve Young

OT Lesson: Doug Edmonson

NT Lesson: Mary Edmonson

Prayer Leader: Ray Harbert

Chalice: Mary Edmonson, Ray Harbert

Ushers: Larry Cornelius, Steve Gillies, Renee & Tim Jerry

Healing Ministers: Open

Childrens Worship: Teresa Reeves & Hope Mueller

Eucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill, Jennifer Neckermann

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, Childrens Worship:Julie Clark or Teresa Reeves

Greeters& Acolytes: Rebecca Barger 636-458-2584 / [email protected]

636-778-0799 / [email protected] 636-394-7085 / [email protected]


11/12

Page 11J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3

Sun

M

on

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1HappyNewYear!

OfficeClosed

2 7pm-ChoirRehearsal

3 9:30am-Thursdaysw/ECW

10am-BeginnersBibleStudy

1:15pm-StaffM

eeting

4 OfficeClosed

5 5:05pm-AlternativeWorship

6Epiphany

8am-HolyEucharist

9am-ChristianFormation

10:15am-HolyEucharist

7 10am-BibleStudy

1:15pm-StaffMeeting

6:30pm-HandbellChoir

7pm-Outre

achCommittee

8 10am-WomensBibleStudy*

7:15pm-LegacyFundCmte.

9 10am-Mary&MarthaGuild

Noon-HolyEucharist

7pm-ChoirRehearsal

10

9:30am-Thursdaysw/ECW


11 OfficeClosed

7pm-YouthLock-inat

ChristChurchCathedral

12

9am-MensGroupBreakfast

5:05pm-AlternativeWorship

withmusic

13FoodPantrySunday

8am-HolyEucharist

9am-ChristianFormation/Music

9am-VestryForum


14

10am-BibleStudy

1:15pm-StaffMeeting


15

NewsletterDeadline

10am-WomensBibleStudy*

16

Noon-HolyEucharist

6pm-FacilitiesCommittee

7pm-ChoirRehearsal

17



7pm-ECW

Mee

ting

18

OfficeClosed

19


20PDFSunday

8am-HolyEucharist



11:30am-VestryForum

21MlK

ing,Jr.Day

OfficeClose

d


22


7pm-BookClub

23

Noon-HolyEucharist

7pm-ChoirRehearsal

24



11:30am-Lunch

Bunch

25

OfficeClosed

26


27

8am-HolyEucharist



5:30pm-YouthGroup:

TheRock

28

AnnualReportsdue

10am-BibleStudy

1:15pm-StaffMeeting

6pm-VestryMeeting


29


7pm-StewardshipCommittee

30

Noon-HolyEucharist

7pm-ChoirRehearsal

31



*

TuesdayWomensBible

Studymeetsatthehomeof

V

irginiaNoel

Janu

ary

2013


12/12

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

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.

WednesdaysWednesdaysWednesdaysWednesdays at Noon

SaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdays at 5:05 p.m.

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

BALLWIN, MO.

PERMIT NO. 57

D E A L I N G W I T H T I M E S O F T R A G E D Y

The Presiding Bishop of the

Episcopal Church has issued a call

for prayers following the recent

school shooting in Connecticut. Hereis a message from the Most Rev.

Katharine Jefferts Schori:

We grieve with the many families

and friends touched by this shooting

in Connecticut. We mourn the loss of

lives so young and innocent. We

grieve that the means of death are

so readily available to people who lack the present capacity to

find other ways of responding to their own anger and grief.

We know that Gods heart is broken over this tragedy, and thetragedies that unfold each and every day across this nation.

And we pray that this latest concentration of shooting deaths

in one event will awaken us to the unnoticed number of

children and young people who die senselessly across this

land every day. More than 2,000 children and youth die from

guns each year, more than the soldiers killed in Iraq and

Afghanistan. Will you pray and work toward a different future,

the one the Bibles prophets dreamed of, where city streets

are filled with children playing in safety (Zechariah 8:5)?

We offer this prayer for comfort:

God our refuge and strength:

may we be so assured of your near presence,

so confident of your love for all your children,

so committed to your promise of life eternal

and fullness of joy,

that we may stand fast through our distress

and continue to serve you and minister to your world,

though our foundations be shaken

and we be brought to the time of testing;

we pray through Christ our Savior.

Amen

Resources for helping children in times of tragedy:

National Association of School Psychologists:www.naspoline.org/resources/crisis_safety/talking violence.pdf

Episcopal Relief & Development:www.er-d.org/userfiles/Ministering-to-Children-After-a-Disaster.pdf

List of additional Resources:www.leaderresources.org/sites/default/files/

Talking_with_Children_about_a_Tragedy_Resources_List.pdf

1 JANUARY 2013 Print Final

Documents

Transcript of 1 JANUARY 2013 Print Final