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Inside this issue:

T H E A D V E N T S E A S O N : D O N T S K I P T H E P R E P A R A T I O N S

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

D E C 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

P. 2 Advent Quiet Morning

St. Nicholas Gifts

Advent Sunday Forums

Christmas Flowers

P. 3 Fr. Jon: Lukes

Christmas Story

Christmas Pageant

P. 4 ECW Cookie Exchange

Christmas Dinner

Mary & Martha

KISS Classes

Womens Bible Study

P. 5 Youth Event: Journey

to Bethlehem

Youth Spotlight

Mural Dedication

P. 6 Stewardship Update

Legacy Fund

Annual Meeting

P. 7 Diocesan Convention

P. 8 Cleaning with a

Higher Purpose

Book Club

P. 9 Birthdays, Births,

Deaths, New Members,

Tasting Party

P. 10 December lay ministry

schedule

P. 11 December Calendar

P. 12 Bishop Smiths

convention address

By the Rev. Stephen Bergmann

The churchs season of Advent begins this year

on Sunday, Dec. 2. Advent is the four-week

period in which we prepare for the celebration

of God having entered our world in the

human flesh of Jesus, born of Mary. A

new candle in the Advent Wreath is lit

each week, reminding us of theapproaching celebration of Christmas.

From the Hebrew Scriptures we hear

the prophetic promises and hopes for

a Messiah. On the second and third Sundays of

Advent, the Gospels focus on the ministry of

John the Baptist as the forerunner who helps

prepare us for the coming of Jesus. Then on the

fourth Sunday of Advent we hear the story of

Marys visitation to her cousin

Elizabeth and the beautiful Magnificat, or Songof Mary.

The important events in life are best planned

and prepared for with attentive detail, I believe.

For the most part, our secular culture simply

skips the preparation of Advent and has

already or will soon begin the celebration of

Christmas without reflection. How sad.

Advent Quiet DayAdvent Quiet DayAdvent Quiet DayAdvent Quiet DaySaturday, Dec. 1 at 9 a.m.(at St. Matthews)

Advent EventAdvent EventAdvent EventAdvent EventSunday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m.in Park Hall

Advent ForumsAdvent ForumsAdvent ForumsAdvent ForumsSunday, Dec. 9, 16, 23 at 9 a.m.in Park Hall

St. Nicholas presents dueSt. Nicholas presents dueSt. Nicholas presents dueSt. Nicholas presents dueSunday, Dec. 9

No wonder the so-called Christmas or holiday

season has such a hollow ring for those of us

seeking a deeper meaning of Gods coming

and presence among us.

Advent, unlike Lent, is not a penitential

season but is one of joyful anticipation

and attentiveness. We are invited andchallenged from being drawn into all

the frantic busyness of the world

that takes us from what we really

need to be about in our preparation for

receiving again the gift of God at the manger.

In Advent it is important for us to give special

attentiveness to worship and in the breaking

of the bread. Give attentiveness to the rich

and treasured music and beloved hymns of

the season. Give attentiveness for hearingGods word to us through scripture. And

attentiveness to our inner self and soul to find

space and quiet times for reflection,

discernment and listening in order that God

may more fully touch our hearts and minds.

I wish for each of you a Blessed Advent.

Youth Event:Youth Event:Youth Event:Youth Event:Journey to BethlehemJourney to BethlehemJourney to BethlehemJourney to BethlehemSunday, Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m.(at Harvester Christian Church)

ECW Cookie ExchangeECW Cookie ExchangeECW Cookie ExchangeECW Cookie ExchangeThursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.(at Wiles residence)

AllAllAllAll----Parish DinnerParish DinnerParish DinnerParish DinnerSunday, Dec. 16 at 11:30 a.m.in Park Hall

Advent Lessons & CarolsAdvent Lessons & CarolsAdvent Lessons & CarolsAdvent Lessons & CarolsSunday, Dec. 2310:15 a.m.

Christmas PageantChristmas PageantChristmas PageantChristmas PageantMonday, Dec. 24during 5:05 worship service

Christmas Eve WorshipChristmas Eve WorshipChristmas Eve WorshipChristmas Eve WorshipMonday, Dec. 24at 5:05 & 10:30 p.m.

Christmas Day WorshipChristmas Day WorshipChristmas Day WorshipChristmas Day WorshipDec. 25 at 10 a.m.

Special Events at St. Martins for Advent and ChristmasSpecial Events at St. Martins for Advent and ChristmasSpecial Events at St. Martins for Advent and ChristmasSpecial Events at St. Martins for Advent and ChristmasRead more about all these events inside this newsletter:


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St. Martins Outreach Committee is collecting

Christmas presents to distribute through

Circle of Concern and Episcopal City Mission.

Please share your blessings this season and

help make it a Merry Christmas for our neighbors in

need. Everyone is encouraged to stop by the St. Nicholas

display table in Park Hall and pick up a gift tag (for Circle

of Concern families) and/or a gift wish list (for ECM). Re-Re-Re-Re-

turn all your gifts to St. Martins byturn all your gifts to St. Martins byturn all your gifts to St. Martins byturn all your gifts to St. Martins by

December 9.December 9.December 9.December 9. Circle of Concern gifts should be wrapped,

with the gift tag attached. Please do not wrap the gifts

for ECM. The need is greater than ever this year. Thank

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A D V E N T Q U I E T M O R N I N G O F F E R S R E F L E C T I O N O N T H E M A G N I F I C A T

By the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

St. Martins is teaming up with Confluence:

A Center for Spirituality and St. Matthews

Episcopal Church to offer an opportunity to

help you stay spiritually grounded duringthe hectic season leading up to Christmas.

Our Advent Quiet Morning will be Saturday, Dec. 1 fromSaturday, Dec. 1 fromSaturday, Dec. 1 fromSaturday, Dec. 1 from

9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in

St. Louis. The Rev. Susan Skinner, musician Lura Koch

and I will provide soul-stirring music, encouragement,

self-examination, centering, worship and Holy

Communion. Well reflect on the Magnificat, Marys Song

in the Gospel of Luke celebrating the transformative

power of Gods blessing.

The cost of the event is $25 per person, which

includes live music, continental breakfast and snacks.

Please register with Rev. Emily at

[email protected]@[email protected]@stmartinschurch.org and send your check to

St. Martins Episcopal Church (memo: Advent Retreat).

This retreat is open to all.

S U N D A Y F O R U M S F O C U S O N A D V E N T

activities for the kids (no regular Sunday School classes

today) and a delicious breakfast buffet provided byCatering by Julia.

Sunday, Dec. 9, 16, 23Sunday, Dec. 9, 16, 23Sunday, Dec. 9, 16, 23Sunday, Dec. 9, 16, 23 ---- Advent ForumsAdvent ForumsAdvent ForumsAdvent Forums

Fr. Stephen continues the Advent discussions, focusing

on scripture with an opportunity for Q & A (kids will have

their regular Sunday School classes).

Everyone is invited to be a part of our

Sunday Forums in December, where we willgather in Park Hall from 9 till 10 a.m. to

enjoy fellowship and focus our attention on

the season of Advent.

Sunday, Dec. 2Sunday, Dec. 2Sunday, Dec. 2Sunday, Dec. 2 ---- Advent EventAdvent EventAdvent EventAdvent Event

All ages are invited for an introduction to the season with

Fr. Jon and Fr. Stephen. There will also be fun Advent

C H R I S T M A S F L O W E R S 2 0 1 2 C O U P O N

Donations to the Flower Fund allow the Altar Guild to provide poinsettias and other flowers to decorate the church for Christmas.

To participate, please complete and return this coupon with your contribution ($30 or more suggested).

Please mark Christmas Flowers on your checks memo line. Drop these in the offering plate during a service or mail to the church office.

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By the Rev. Jon Hall

This Advent begins a new year of lectionary

readings from the book of Luke which

heralds Jesus birth to a Gentile population.

Lukes introduction to Theophilus God-

worshipper, who was probably a high-

ranking Roman citizen and a new Christian

believer, sets the stage for Gods gift of Jesus

to the entire world.

Lukes Christmas story is intended for those

most marginalized under Roman rule. The

annexed territories are to see that they are part of

Gods plan of salvation, too. It was into that world of

government dominance and the worship of Caesar that

Luke tells of a different kind of Messiah who will

embody a very different kingdom.

For instance - unique to Lukes Christmas story is the

account of the very common Mary saying Yes to

Gabriels announcement. The common population

could identify with someone of Marys status. Also

unique to Lukes gospel is the meeting between Mary

and Elizabeth. Luke uses this meeting to convey Johns

important recognition of Jesus as the coming Savior

when he leaped for joy in Elizabeths

womb.

It is into this Rome-centered world of status

that Luke offers this reversal of power so

that the coming of the Christ child would be

accepted by everyone. This is why Luke

includes the shepherds and a lowly manger

scene in chapter 2. Jesus humble status is

a grand invitation for all to receive the good

news. What better way to show the power of

God than to bring the Messiah into the world as a

vulnerable baby in contrast to the power of Caesars

Rome. This was truly Gods world and Gods people tobe claimed.

May this Advent and Christmas remind us that God

chose to enter a world of suffering with the gift of hope

in a very surprising way. The words of the prophets were

now the living word of God meant to shine a light into

our everyday experience as well, to cast out fear, and to

usher in Joy incarnate!

Blessings, Fr. Jon

L U K E S C H R I S T M A S S T O R Y

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Contact the Rev. Jon Hall at

[email protected].

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

By Susan Gillies

Attention all youth of St. Martin's: We need your help to

make this year's Christmas Pageant as fun and

successful as ever!

We need older youth

for the main speaking

roles (no costumeneeded), other youth

who would like some

lines, and even more

for non-speaking

animal, angel, and star

roles. This year's pageant has some humor so it will be

fun while still telling the traditional Christmas story.

There are lots of parts for everyone along with songs

we'll all sing together.

Practices will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 and 15.

Dress rehearsal will be Sunday, Dec. 23 at 4:30 p.m.

The pageant will take place at the 5:05 family Christmas

Eve service.

If you are interested in participating, please notify Susan

Gillies at 636-778-0016 or [email protected]@[email protected]@gmail.com, Teresa

Reeves at 636-394-7085 or [email protected]@[email protected]@hotmail.com, or

sign up in Park Hall before December 5.December 5.December 5.December 5. We will need to

know if your child would prefer a speaking or

non-speaking role and what practices he/she is able to

attend.


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By Ann Kidd

Please join the Episcopal Church Women for

our annual cookie exchange Thursday, Dec. 13.

This year Stephanie Wiles will host the event at

her house at 7 p.m. Please bring three dozencookies to share plus a container to take cookies home

for yourself. If you would like to participate in a "Rob Your

Neighbor" gift exchange, also bring a wrapped gift valued

at $10 or less. All women of the church and their friends

and family are welcome, but please RSVP to StephanieWiles. Join us for a delicious evening!

E C W C H R I S T M A S C O O K I E E X C H A N G E

M A R Y & M A R T H A G U I L D C E L E B R A T E S C H R I S T M A S

K I S S C L A S S E S R E S U M E I N J A N U A R Y

By Carole Clary

The Adult Christian Formation Sunday

morning class, Keeping It Scripture Simple

(KISS) takes a break in December and

resumes January 6, The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus

Christ. Classes will be from 9 till 10 a.m. in the

Packwood Library. Carole Clary is the class facilitator.

Each class will include prayer and a close reading and

discussion of the Gospel passage prescribed in the

Lectionary ofThe Book of Common Prayer. During

M E N S G R O U P H O S T S A L L - P A R I S H H O L I D A Y D I N N E R

By Bill Gamlin

St. Martins Mens Group invites the entire

parish to a delicious, home-cooked (early)

Christmas dinner Sunday, Dec. 16

immediately following the 10:15 a.m. worship service.

Well gather in Park Hall to enjoy a menu that includes

roast beef and pigs-in-a-blanket for the kids. Donations

of $7 per person or $20 max per family will be

appreciated to help cover the cost of food. Please help

the Mens Group plan by signing up in Park Hall.

By Ann Gravatte

The Mary and Martha Guild will have our

annual Christmas Luncheon and Meeting

Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.

We will once again gift the women in need

through the St. Andrews Organization. The choice is up

to you and can be either a personal item or toiletries.

Please do not wrap the gifts.

If you did not sign up to join us, please let your caller

know no later than December 5.

The Mary and Martha Guild is open to all women age 55

and up. Should you have questions about this event,

please phone either Phyllis Duff at 636-532-5931 or

Anne Gravatte at 636-394-1775.

discussion, class members attempt to discern what

relevance and implications the passage may have both

for themselves and for all Christians today.

Epiphany looks ahead to the churchs mission to the

world in light of the Nativity. It is the climax of the

Advent/Christmas Season and The Twelve Days of

Christmas which are usually counted from the evening

of December 25 until the morning of January 6 whenEpiphany begins. It continues until the First Sunday in

Lent, February 17.

W O M E N S B I B L E S T U D Y B R E A K S F O R H O L I D A Y S

By the Rev. Virginia Noel

The last fall meeting of the Tuesday morning Bible

Study will be Dec. 4. We will resume meeting on

January 8, but at Virginia Noels condo at 312 Clayton

Crossing Drive, #108. Our topic then will be

Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) in the Apocrypha. New members

are always welcomed.


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By Kiki Cogan

My name is Kiki Cogan. Im 13 and in the 8th

grade. My favorite youth event that we did so

far was when we went to Joplin because we

got to work together as a group and got to

meet people from other churches.

Being a Christian teenager is pretty fun

because when we have youth events withother churches, I get to meet more people and make

more teenage friends. A lot of my friends are Christians,

Y O U T H S P O T L I G H T : K I K I C O G A N


St. Martins youth members are invited to

experience a live reenactment of the first

Christmas in Journey to Bethlehem.

Ralph and Michelle Trieschmann will be leading thisjourney on Sunday, Dec. 9. The group will meet at

St. Martins at 5 p.m. and travel to Harvester Christian

Church in St. Charles.

The Journey to Bethlehem experience starts with an

indoor stage production and then moves outdoors where

guides lead groups in a journey on a trail from Nazareth

to Bethlehem.

This event is free and open to all youth, families and

friends. Everyone should dress appropriately for theevenings weather and a 45-minute walking tour. Free

hot cocoa and homemade Christmas cookies will be

available at the end of the journey.

Please RSVP to Ralph and Michelle Trieschmann at

[email protected]@[email protected]@gmail.com.

Y O U T H T A K E A J O U R N E Y T O B E T H L E H E M

St. Martins has a small, but mighty, group of youth members who are active in our church, our schools and our

community. This is the first in a series of articles written by the teens to give us a glimpse into their faithful lives.

but they dont go to church a lot. I dont really

talk about my faith with my friends, though.

My faith means a lot to me, especially when I

really need the support of the church, when

my day isnt going good or when I lose

someone important to me.

I really like St. Martins youth group because

its fun. Other youth teens should join in it because its

exciting and you get to meet new people every time.

D E D I C A T I N G O U R T R E E O F L I F E

Fr. Jon Hall dedicated our new Tree of Life mural on

November 17. Members Mary Drastal and Ellie Ecker

worked together over the summer to create the artwork

that adorns the entrance to our Sunday school

classrooms.


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Dan Smith, the Canon of the Ordinary, has suggested

that parishioners consider endowing their pledge. Once

you have made your annual pledge to St. Martins for

2013, please give some thought to this worthy concept.

In essence, if you normally pledge $3,000 a year, you

might consider a $60,000 Legacy Endowment pledge,

which would mean you would be continuing to give for

twenty years after your death a meaningful and

dynamic way of providing for St. Martins in your will.

As always, please consult with your attorney and/or

professional financial advisor when considering your

estate plans.

By Beverly Kinkade, Legacy Endowment Fund Chair

Sharing your love for and treasure with St. Martins for

future generations is an example of good Christian

Stewardship. Planned giving allows us to extend a lasting

thanks to God, expressing our gratitude for our lifelong

blessings and helping provide a strong foothold for the

faithful who will follow us.

I was struck by the recent budget presentation made by

our treasurer, Larry Cornelius, which envisioned many

mission-based initiatives our parish hopes to achieve in

the future. Would that our Legacy Endowment Fund was

currently generating sufficient interest to substantially

assist in the achievement of these dreams!

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

A N N U A L M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E D F O R F E B R U A R Y 1 0

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

Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m.Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m.Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m.Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. We will have one combined worship

service at 9 a.m., with a brief coffee and fellowship break

before the meeting begins.

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.

The vestry nominating committee is now accepting

applications for anyone interested in serving our church in

these positions.To serve as a vestry member you mustbe 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.

B L E S S E D T O B E A B L E S S I N G

Portions excerpted from episcopalchurch.org

Stewardship is about being grateful,

responsible stewards of the gifts we

receive from God. The tradition of

giving back to God and to the church comes from the

Biblical practice of tithing, which means to give back a

tenth of our earnings to God (Numbers 18:26). The

Episcopal Church sees stewardship as more than simply

contributing money to the church; its also about contrib-

uting time and talents, and volunteering for ministry and

mission. Its about reaching out to build relationships

from a perspective of abundance instead of scarcity.

St. Martins Stewardship Committee would like to thank

everyone who has turned in a pledge card and made a

financial commitment to our church for 2013. To date,

61%61%61%61% of parishioners who received a pledge card haveresponded, making commitments of $339,000$339,000$339,000$339,000 to our

church (last years total was $400,000). If you have not

yet made a pledge, please prayerfully consider your

blessings and make a commitment for the new year.

And dont forget to catch up on your 2012 offerings!

Checks must be dated (and postmarked) on or before

December 31 to be eligible for a 2012 tax deduction.


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Bishop Wayne Smith called for changes to the look and feel of future diocesan conventions in his speech

at the 173rd annual meeting of the Diocese of Missouri. This years event was held in Columbia November

16 and 17. Lincoln Drake, Larry Cornelius and Carolann Sternberg represented St. Martin's at the

convention. The Rev. Jon Hall, the Rev. Emily Hillquist-Davis, Jeff Klieve, Rebecca Barger and Colleen and Abbey

Hall also attended the event. Below are notes from two of our delegates. Read more about the Bishops address on

page 12 of this newsletter or at www.diocesemo.org.www.diocesemo.org.www.diocesemo.org.www.diocesemo.org.

L I F T I N G A C O L L E C T I V E V O I C E A T C O N V E N T I O N

Convention HighlightsConvention HighlightsConvention HighlightsConvention Highlights

By Larry Cornelius, Convention Delegate

The Plenary was in three parts on Friday afternoon and

Saturday Morning. There were elections of lay and clergy

representation to Cathedral Chapter, Diocesan Council,

Disciplinary Board and Standing Committee. There were four

substantive resolutions passed and one deferred tocommittee, though there were no major controversial issues

in the overall scheme of things. There were three workshops

on Resolutions and the Budget, a summary of the recent

General Convention in Indianapolis and a primer on the

Liturgical Resources for Blessing Same-Gender

Relationships which Bishop Wayne Smith indicated he

supports, with the appropriate preparation and planning.

The high points for me were as follows:

1.) The presentation and video related to the Deaconess

Anne House project in Old North St. Louis by the Rev.

Jonathan Stratton. This project will kick off in 2013 with the

purchase of the house and the installation of seven initial

young adult members of the Episcopal Service Corps in

St. Louis to live and work in North St. Louis for a year.

2.) The speech and sparring with Bishop Smith by the new

bishop of West Missouri, Bishop Martin Field, who

encouraged our diocese to work with the Western Missouri

body after 123 years of separation. More to come when the

Bishops get together to see what this might look like.

3.) Passage of a balanced budget that allows for appropriate

conservation and allocation of resources and sets an

example to the parishes.

4.) Video about the Rockwell House (at Washington

University) and the diocesan college ministry that focused

on three students and was so named.

5.) The Bishop's address that sets the stage for what will be

the focus of 2013.

First Impressions of ConventionFirst Impressions of ConventionFirst Impressions of ConventionFirst Impressions of ConventionBy Carolann Sternberg, Convention Delegate

As a first-time delegate to Convention, I was a bit over-

whelmed with the exposure to the process, but also intrigued

and I feel I have learned a great deal.

At the very beginning, the bishop welcomed everyone in

attendance, stood up and instructed all to stand and sing. We

were given copies of hymns; he began and we joined in,

giving praise to our Lord. This then was followed with a short

prayer. For me, this informal action brought spirituality into

the otherwise formal proceedings. I was told this was the firsttime this had taken place and as one voice, I was very

grateful.

(Bishop Smith wrote a hymn for the occasion you can find

the words and music on our website at stmartinschurch.orgstmartinschurch.orgstmartinschurch.orgstmartinschurch.org.)

I enjoyed this entire experience and would recommend

others to take part in future conventions when the

opportunity arises.

St. Martins members enjoy time together at Diocesan Convention: (from

left to right) Jeff Klieve, Carolann Sternberg, the Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis,

Larry Cornelius, Lincoln Drake, Abbey Hall and the Rev. Jon Hall.


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


By Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator

Our new cleaning service at St. Martins is doing much

more than sweeping floors and emptying trash cans

its transforming lives.

Parish Administrator Janet Theiss

interviewed several local contractors

and considered Corvus Janitorial

Services the most viable candidate

because they offered the best price.

They also showed a willingness and

flexibility I hadnt seen in any other

company, Janet said.

Perhaps that good impression comes

from a higher place: the franchise for

this cleaning service is owned by the Unfailing Love

Christian Church in North Saint Louis and is run by

Pastor Jason Barney. The janitorial service allows Jason

to employ members of his church and his community,

with proceeds coming back to the Greaterville

neighborhood.

Its a messed up neighborhood, Jason explained.

Were in the middle of the city. Theres a lot of drugs, a

lot of unemployment. This is our way to help people who

are trying to do better.

The Unfailing Love Christian Church has been in North

St. Louis for about two years and now has more than 50

members. The church took out a loan to buy the

Corvus franchise and began the cleaning service in

August of 2012.

So far, Jason has four service contracts (including

St. Martins) and is employing two

people. The pastor says his church

could use additional financial

support to help pay down the

franchise fee and to pay for

insurance to also hire people with

criminal backgrounds. Its hard for

those people to find jobs because of

their past. We want to help them get

past their past, said Jason.Along with offering employment opportunities, Jason

hopes the janitorial business will eventually bring

enough money back to his church to do more outreach

in the community. ULCC is currently working to provide

safe, high quality transitional housing in the Greaterville

neighborhood.

Jason Barney grew up in St. Louis and earned a

Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial Technology

from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. Hewent on to earn a Master of Arts in Theological Studies

from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2006.

You can read more about Pastor Jason Barney and the

Unfailing Love Christian Church at ulccstl.orgulccstl.orgulccstl.orgulccstl.org.

Thanks be to God.

B O O K C L U B P L A N S F O R 2 0 1 3

By Ruby Downs

St. Martins Book Club has a special schedulefor the holidays: Instead of meeting late in the

month, we will meet Tuesday, Dec. 4Tuesday, Dec. 4Tuesday, Dec. 4Tuesday, Dec. 4 to

discuss Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: A Novel,Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: A Novel,Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: A Novel,Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: A Novel, by

Beth Hoffman. All are welcome to be a part of

our discussion. We also have selected books to feature

as we move in to the New Year. You are welcome to

select one or all of these books and join us for friendly

and faithful discussions:

January 22:Take this Bread: A Radical ConversionTake this Bread: A Radical ConversionTake this Bread: A Radical ConversionTake this Bread: A Radical Conversion, by Sara Miles

February 26:Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and theDestiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and theDestiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and theDestiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and theMurder of a President,Murder of a President,Murder of a President,Murder of a President, by Candice Millard

March 26:State of Wonder: A Novel,State of Wonder: A Novel,State of Wonder: A Novel,State of Wonder: A Novel, by Ann Patchett

April 23:Defending Jacob: A Novel,Defending Jacob: A Novel,Defending Jacob: A Novel,Defending Jacob: A Novel, by William Landay

Pastor Jason Barney helps with cleaning duties at

St. Martins with Corvus Janitorial Service.


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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.

Dec. 2 Bob Huheey

Dec. 3 Grace Phillips, Jane Lee

Dec. 4 Jane Klieve

Dec. 5 Micki Quinn, Vikram Khanna,Angela Cadena

Dec. 6 Nan Johnson, Stewart Wiles

Dec. 7 Jim Pendleton, Karen West

Dec. 8 Judi Moon,

Dana Kelly-Manternach

Dec. 9 Ellie Ecker, Cameron Cadena

Dec. 10 Kay Anstine, Andrew Wiles

Dec. 11 Adele Niblack, Jim Cash

Dec. 12 Lin Edwards

Dec. 14 Landon Dieck

Dec. 15 Jack Steele, Carol Johnson,

Sean Parker, Eric Johnson

Brian Calhoun

Dec. 16 Rich Brown

Dec. 17 Evie LaRock, Joe Fletcher,

Dan Ford, Adam DuPont

Dec. 18 Heather Vogt,

Katie Montgomery

Dec. 19 Jeffrey MooreDec. 20 Rebecca Barger,

Reid Johnson

Dec. 21 Mary Nell Brooke,

Stephanie Wiles,

Lucas Fortune

Dec. 22 Louis Fricke

Dec. 24 Ruth Minster, Carol Sanders,

Landon Fortune

Dec. 25 Bob Pomeroy

Dec. 26 Anita Bucher, Paige Bostic

Dec. 30 David Gatto

Dec. 31 Mary Ann Tasch,

Mark Warren, Molly Clince

D E C 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:

Lynn Naber,Lynn Naber,Lynn Naber,Lynn Naber, October 28

Mother of Rich Naber

Edith Biederman,Edith Biederman,Edith Biederman,Edith Biederman, October 29

Mother of Steve Biederman


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

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:

Erik Robert Nord,Erik Robert Nord,Erik Robert Nord,Erik Robert Nord, September 25

Parents: Katie Gamlin Nord & Jeff Nord

Grandparents: Ann &Bill Gamlin

Great-grandmother: Etta Peters

Helen Elizabeth Hall,Helen Elizabeth Hall,Helen Elizabeth Hall,Helen Elizabeth Hall, November 14

Parents: Robert & Matt Hall

Grandparents: Rich & Theresa Luebcke

W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S

St. Martins officially welcomes the Esper family:

Allen, Ana, Rachel and Tanner.

T A S T E - T E S T I N G T H E N E W E C W C O O K B O O K

St. Martins Episcopal Church Women

hosted a tasting party on Nov. 11 with

the distribution of their new parish

cookbook. Several members brought in

samples of recipes they contributed to

the cookbook for everyone to sample.

It was a delicious way to celebrate St. Martins Day!


10/12

D E C 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, December 2

Altar Guild: Sherrie Algren, Mary K Heyde,

Bette Crabtree

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

Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi

Lessons & Prayers: Daryl Norman

Chalice: Daryl Norman, DArcy Elsperman

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree

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

Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen

OT Lesson: Susanne Kress

NT Lesson: Michael Kress

Prayer Leader: Jack Hauser

Chalice: Michael Kress, Jack Hauser

Ushers: Bob & Linda Huheey, Larry Cornelius,

Bob Pomeroy

Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Mary Pomeroy

Acolytes: Abby Trieschmann, Clare Wilkins,

Shannon Gould

Childrens Worship: Teresa Reeves, Hope Cupini

Eucharistic Visitors: Leanne Lyle, Mary K Heyde

Sunday, December 9

Altar Guild: DArcy Elsperman, Diane Metzger,

Helen Turner Murphy

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

Lessons & Prayer: Heidi Gioia

Chalice: Heidi Gioia, Loretta Go

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Maggi & Steve Brunkhorst

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

Greeters: Nancy & Steve Young

OT Lesson: Michael Wiles

NT Lesson: Ray Harbert

Prayer Leader: Ralph Trieschmann

Chalice: Ray Harbert, Ralph Trieschmann

Ushers: Sarah Aleman, Chuck Batch,

Lana & Joe Biondo

Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Bev Weaver

Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Abby Trieschmann,

Walker Trieschmann

Childrens Worship: Kathy Willis, Clare Wilkins

Eucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill,

Bev Weaver

Sunday, December 16

Altar Guild: Nancy Young, Vikki Nordeen

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


Lessons & Prayers: Jim Crabtree

Chalice: Jim Crabtree, Heidi Gioia

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto

Eucharistic Visitors: Rebecca Barger,

Mary Richardson

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

Greeters: Carole Gerretsen

OT Lesson: Rina Chittooran

NT Lesson: John Lange

Prayer Leader: Tom Allen

Chalice: Kurt Greenbaum, Tom Allen

Ushers: Jeff Nordeen, Rich Brown,

Sherrie Algren, Mary Jane Drake

Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Barb McCann

Acolytes: Lindsey Peters, Shannon Gould,

Ellie Ecker

Childrens Worship: Laurie Ann Flory,

Clare Wilkins

Sunday, December 23

Altar Guild: Mary Nell Brooke

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

Lessons & Prayers: Jeanne King

Chalice: Lou Voit, Sr., Rebecca Barger

Crucifer: Tom Soule

Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters

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

Greeter: Renee & Tim Jerry

OT Lesson: Maxine Heller

NT Lesson: Jeff Klieve

Prayer Leader: Jane Klieve

Chalice: Jane & Jeff Klieve

Ushers: Wayne Peters, Mark Edwards,

Bob McElroy, Steve Gillies

Healing Ministers: Open

Acolyte: Ellie Ecker

Childrens Worship: Julie & Jack Clark

Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert,

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,

Greeters: Rebecca Barger636-778-0799 / [email protected]

Acolytes: Bob Ecker

636-230-7302 / [email protected]

Childrens Worship:Julie Clark

636-458-2584 / [email protected]

Sunday, December 30

Altar Guild: Ruth Minster, Sarah Aleman,

Mary Nell Brooke

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


Lessons & Prayer: Loretta Go

Chalice: Loretta Go, Daryl Norman

Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit

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

Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley

OT Lesson: Andrew Wiles

NT Lesson: Judi Batch

Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch

Chalice: Judi & Chuck Batch

Ushers: Tom Baranowski, Rich Eidson,

Renee & Tim Jerry

Healing Ministers: OpenAcolytes:

Childrens Worship: no CW today

Eucharistic Visitor: Open

Monday, Dec. 24:

Christmas Eve

5:05 & 10:30 p.m.5:05 & 10:30 p.m.5:05 & 10:30 p.m.5:05 & 10:30 p.m.

Lay ministers should check their

personal e-mails for Christmas Eve

schedules.


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PERMIT NO. 57

B I S H O P S M I T H C A L L S F O R M O R E S I N G I N G I N T H E D I O C E S E

Excerpted from iSeek, Nov. 21

There is not enough singing in our

lives, said the Rt. Rev. George

Wayne Smith during his address at

the diocesan convention in

Columbia November 17. There is not

nearly enough of so many of the simple

but necessary things. There is not

enough crusty bread and good drink and

garlic in our lives. There is not enough

time simply be with one another. So

heres to more singing. More good food

and drink. More time together.

The Bishop will appoint a task-force to

study the possibilities of using music and

other elements to re-shape the look and

feel of future conventions. That task

force will issue a report no later than July

1, 2013. "I am planning for a different

kind of convention," he said.

Bishop Smith also spoke about our

relationship with the Diocese of Lui,

South Sudan, the new Deaconess AnneHouse initiative in Old North St. Louis,

and creating a position for a half-time

youth missioner to begin January 2013.

He talked about the reality of hard

decisions and responsible budgeting in

the past five years that has allowed

funding these new initiatives.

"There is no way in the world that we

Bishop Smith celebrates Holy Eucharist during

this years Diocesan Convention.

could have undertaken the initiative in

Old North Saint Louis, apart from the

practices of responsible budgeting. We

have money available for mission that we

would not have had otherwise. And these

practices have also made it possible to

fund a half-time youth missioner

beginning in 2013. He or she will

coordinate and plan Diocesan events,

develop good communications for

parishes and youth, strengthen networks

of youth ministries in our Diocese. We

need this position. We could not have

afforded it under previous financial

practices. These are some of the payoffs

for the hard work that we have

undertaken."

Read the full text of

Bishop Smiths address at

www.diocesemo.orgwww.diocesemo.orgwww.diocesemo.orgwww.diocesemo.org.

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