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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
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M E S S A G E SF R O M S T . M A R T I N S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H
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
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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
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Contact the Rev. Jon Hall at
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,
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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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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!
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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.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
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.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
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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6 6:30am-MensBibleStudy
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10am-PageantRehearsal
5:05pm-AlternativeWorship
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7pm-ChoirRehearsal
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9:30am-Thursdaysw/ECW
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9am-ChristianFormation
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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.