St. Martin's Episcopal Church December 2011 Messages

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I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Events:

Archdeacon visit

Mary & Martha

Christmas dinner

New prayer list

Arras reception

2

Saturday worship

Advent, contd

Christmas, contd

3

Christmas pageant

ECW holiday news

Holiday outreach

4

Advent hope

Sunday school news

Christmas flower

coupon

5

Scholarship winner

update

6

Youth ministries 7

Lunch Bunch

Vestry nominations

Adult CF classes

8

Milestones:

Birthdays

Marriages

New members

Staff hours

Baptisms

9

Lay Ministry

Schedule

10

December

Calendar

11

All-parish Christmas

dinner

12

A B E A C O N O F

C H R I S T S L O V E ,

S P I R I T - F E D ,

S E R V I N G O T H E R S

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

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

Advent: the season of wonderBy The Rev. Jon Hall

You may wonder why there

are no red and green adorn-

ments at St. Martins in the

early weeks of December.

Everywhere else you go thereis already Christmas music and

endless advertisements. How-

ever our Christian calendar has

an intentional time of prepara-

tion which includes the four

weeks leading up to Christmas

Day. This distinct season is

called Advent, which comes

from the Latin for coming or

arrival and has been traced to

ing his followers to live on in

him and he in us, so that we

also might become children of

God.

And when we open that next

giftthe gift of our inclusion

in the Body of Christ we fin

that we also are the gift, the gi

that still needs opening. We

are still unwrapping the myster

ies of Incarnation as we pursue

our baptismal vow of seeking

Continued on page 3

written liturgies as early as the

6th century.

Advent is traditionally thought

of in two ways: anticipation

for the Feast of the Incarnation,

in which we celebrate the birthof Jesus Christ here on earth

and hope in the Second Com-

ing of Christ.

The way we ponder these

aspects of the season may in-

clude special prayers to use at

meal times at home, devotions

for each day according to an

Advent calendar or booklet

Continued on page 3

Christmas: keep opening the giftsBy The Rev. Emily

Hillquist Davis

Growing up, I remember my

family had one special recipe

that we made once a year. Mymom and I would spend hours

chopping nuts and mixing and

baking, and on Christmas

morning after taking turns

opening our presents, we

would feast on Jesus Birthday

Cake. It helped us remember,

Jesus is the reason for the

season. And this is true:

Jesus is the original Christmas

gift.

So this Christmas when you

unwrap your presents, dont

leave Jesus under the tree.Make sure you open that gift!

Share whats inside. For in the

gift of Jesus we find, as he

grows up, the gift of Christ:

Gods Chosen One proclaiming

good news to the poor and

freedom to captives, healing

the sick and lame, overcoming

death and the grave, and invit-

Saturday, Dec. 17

5 p.m. - Blue Christmas

(for those suffering grief or loss)

Saturday, Dec. 24

5 p.m. - Christmas Pageant

and Holy Eucharist

10:30 p.m. - Christmas Carol

and Holy Eucharist

Sunday, Dec. 25

8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Christmas Morning

Holy Eucharist

Friday, Jan. 6

6:30 p.m. - Epiphany Service

Holiday Worship

at St. Martins


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P A G E 2

Announcements and Events

M E S S A G E S

Archdeacon to visit

St. Martins: Dec. 11

By Deacon Susan Naylor

St. Martins is pleased to

welcome the Ven. Mark Sluss,

Archdeacon for the Commu-

nity of Deacons in our Diocese

on Sunday, Dec. 11.

Archdeacon is an administra-

tive title given by the bishop to

either a priest or a deacon in

charge of a particular adminis-

trative area, such as heading up

the community of deacons.

Mark will be present and

preaching at the 10:15 a.m.

service and will speak on the

role of deacons in our diocese

in an adult forum offering in

Park Hall.

Mary & Martha Guild:

Dec. 14

By Anne Gravatte

The Mary & Martha Guild will

meet on Wednesday, Dec. 14

at 10 a.m. for our Christmas

meeting and lunch. Mariam

Jenkins will share a Christmas

message with us once more.

We will once again gift the

women in need in lieu of agift exchange. The choice is up

to you and may be either a

personal item or toiletries. If

you have not signed up to join

us for this occasion, please let

your caller know no later than

Dec. 1.

Christmas Dinner:

Dec. 18

By Jim McLaughlin

St. Martins Mens Group is host-

ing a family-style Christmas din-

ner after the 10:15 service Sun-

day, Dec. 18. Family and friends

are invited to enjoy good food

and fellowship in anticipation of

the holidays. $7 per person / $20

family is appreciated to cover

food costs.

New Prayer List

By The Rev. Virginia Noel

Want to be involved at St. Mar-

tins but dont have time? Want

to be a part of our ministry but

cant make the commitment? Try

this one: pray once a week for

parishioners who are living with

chronic pain or have a chronic

illness.

Other members of St Martins

will be praying also, but you will

not be meeting as a group. You

may pray while driving to work,

walking the dog, or doing dishes.

This prayer list is unlikely to

change, that being the nature of

chronic illnesses. You pick when

you want to pray for these peo-

ple. You may simply say their

names before God. Or you may

use a prayer from the Prayer

Book.

If you are interested in this minis-

try, please contact Virginia at

church, or via e-mail at

[email protected], or by

phone at 636-779-2807.

Confirmed and

Received in the

Episcopal Church

St. Martins members Liz andJim Arras were received and

confirmed (respectively) into

the Episcopal Church by

Bishop Wayne Smith on

Sunday, Oct. 30.

Liz and Jim completed confir-

mation classes at St. Martins

last year, but were unable to

attend the confirmation ser-

vice at Christ Church Cathe-

dral with the rest of their

class last spring. So the couple

caught up with the Bishop at a

regularly scheduled visit at St.

Timothys Episcopal Church in

Creve Coeur to make their

membership official.

If you are interested in being

confirmed, received or

reaffirmed in the Episcopal

Church, St. Martins will be

holding classes for youth and

adults in early 2012. Watch

for more information in our

January newsletter.

V I S I T O U R

W E B S I T E :

stmartinschurch.org

for our complete parish

calendar, the latest

news, pictures and

schedules from

St. Martins Church.


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

Advent, continued from page 1(see our tract

rack), and making

quiet time during

the day to consider

what the presence

of Christ means to

us in the year

ahead. The scriptures we

read on Sundays reflect this

sense of preparation as well.

The color we use in this sea-

son is the deep blue of the

night sky just before morn-

ings light. Historically purple

was used, but Advent de-

serves its own color so that

it is not confused for another

Lent. Advent contains mes-

sages of penitence but with a

Saturday evening worship takes rootBy The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

At Worship under Construction these

past five weeks, weve been developing

our Saturday evening Eucharist by a

process of worship and debriefing, trial

and error. Sometimes it was so rough, it

seemed we should be wearing hard hats!

But we are settling into a mellow groove.

It is an informal service with participation

of many who come, especially kids. We

offer the opportunity to let the scrip-

tures read you as we hear and respond

to the Sunday Gospel passage in several

translations. The service, which is taking

place every Saturday at 5 p.m., is geared

toward flexibility, hospitality, and peace.

In December, several diverse special

events will take place in the context of

this worship time:

Saturday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m.Worship & Fellowship with Bishop

Stephen Dokolo and his wife Lillian

Clement

Bp. Stephen will preach for us and cele-

brate the Eucharist followed by a recep-

tion in Park Hall. We are looking to spice

up this worship with African liturgy and

music.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m.

Simple and peaceful worship at thechapel. Come and center.


A Blue Christmas Communion

This time of year can be hard on those of

us who grieve. This simple yet deeply

moving Advent worship service provides

a time of prayer, meditation, candlelight

and music that acknowledges and honors

sadness and mixed feelings that holidays

sometimes provoke and help us offer

them up to God.


Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist

The children of St. Martins take center

stage for a fun re-telling of the traditionalChristmas story. All ages are invited!

(Candlelight Christmas service will begin

at 10:30 on Christmas Eve.)

and serving Christ

in all people

(including our-

selves).

As Christians, our

celebration of

Christmas can be

so much deeper than a mere

exchange of presents. By

Gods grace we are what we

eat: The gifts of God for the

People of God, as we say

during Communion. As

Christ nourishes us in the

Eucharist, we are called into

the cycle of nourishing oth-

ers.

Homework: This Christmas,

lets try to name for each

sense of joy that the

birth of Christ

brings.

Advent is also the

beginning of the

Churchs calendar,

which starts Nov. 27 this

year. This is when a new

cycle of daily and Sunday

scripture readings and

prayers are begun.

We hope that you will take

this season of Advent to

peacefully get ready for our

celebrations Christmas Eve

and Christmas Day.

Peace to you in this season

of wonder,

Fr. Jon

person in your house-

holdeven for your-

self

at least one gift

or skill that each of

you is sharing with

others as you are

accepting Christs

invitation to transformation.

Try to name one way that

each of you is a Gift of God

for the People of Goda

birthday gift for Jesus.

Yours looking forward in

Christ,

emily+

Christmas, continued from page 1


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M E S S A G E S

ECW holiday newsBy Susan Gillies, ECW President

Cookie Exchange

Please join the Episcopal Church Women for

our annual cookie exchange on Tuesday,

Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. We will meet in the

library. Please bring three to four dozen

cookies, a container to take cookies home in

for yourself, and a small appetizer to share. If

you would like to participate in the gift ex-

change, please also bring a wrapped gift val-

ued at $15 or under. All women of the

church and their friends and family are wel-

come- please join us for a delicious and fun

evening!

Christmas Ornament

The 2nd annual ECW Christmas ornament

has arrived! Add to your collection and pur-

chase an ornament between services during

December. If you missed the ornament last

year featuring the mosaic on the outside wall

of the church, there are still some available.

This year's ornament displays a stained glass

window from the sanctuary and future orna-

ments will continue the series with addi-

tional windows from behind the altar. Please

contact Susan Gillies if you would like to

purchase an ornament and are unable to

come to church to get one.

Children of all ages and talents are invited to

be a part of this years Christmas pageant. The

pageant will be presented during our 5 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service. St. Martins member

Ralph Trieschmann will direct the event again

this year. Anyone interested in being involved

as an actor, musician, chorus member or a

behind-the-scenes helper should contact Ralph

at [email protected].

Rehearsals will be held after church on Dec. 4,

11 and 18 (and possibly more please watch

for details).

Childrens Christmas pageant

Ralph Trieschmann (right) directs kids in last years

Christmas pageant.

Holiday outreach opportunitiesWe have many opportunities to share our

gifts with those less fortunate this holiday

season. St. Martins Outreach Committee is

sponsoring two gift-giving events:

St. Nicholas Gift Giving for Circle of

Concern: Pick up a tag in Park Hall and pur-

chase a gift on one of our adopted familys

wish list. Return the wrapped gifts no later

than Dec. 5.

Episcopal City Mission Gift Giving:

Purchase new clothing, games or toiletries

to help youth in detention. Return your

unwrapped gifts no later than Dec. 15.

Please see a complete gift-

giving list on our website at

stmartinschurch.org

Advent Calendars

Pick up a free

Advent calendar in

the Narthex and

count down the days

till Christmas!


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Anticipation and hope in Advent Diocesan AdventLessons and Carols

Experience the traditional

Bible readings and Advent

carols with members from

around our diocese.

Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral

St. Louis

By Earl Naylor, Music Director

With the beginning of the Advent season comes

many changes in our worship life: different ser-

vice music, a new lectionary cycle, and new col-

ors for the paraments and clergy stoles. This

year, beginning December 4, we will have a new

set of vestments and paraments for Advent,

which will be blue.

Historically, the primary sanctuary color of Ad-

vent is purple. This is the color of penitence and

fasting as well as the color of royalty to welcome

the Advent of the King. The penitential aspect is

still there today, but a greater emphasis has been

placed on hope and anticipation. We use the

color blue to symbolize this expectation and

waiting.

Many Protestant churches now use blue to dis-

tinguish the Season of Advent from Lent. Royal

blue is sometimes used as a symbol of royalty.

Some churches use bright blue to symbolize the

night sky, the anticipation of the impending an-

nouncement of the Kings coming, or to symbol-

ize the waters of Genesis 1, the beginning of a

new creation.

Christmas Flowers Coupon

Donate to the Flower Fund with this coupon and help the Altar Guild provide poinsettias and other flowers to

decorate the church for Christmas. To participate, fill out this coupon and return it with your contribution no later

than Dec. 18. Please note Christmas Flowers on your checks memo line. Drop this coupon with your donation in

the offering plate during a service or mail to the church office.

Your Name:

Please circle:

Given in Thanksgiving Memory Celebration of / for:

Toddler Sunday school classes set to beginBy Kay Fletcher

St. Martins Sunday School will soon be offering

classes for two- and three-year-olds. The classes

will begin in January and meet on the second and

fourth Sunday each month from 9:30 till 10 a.m.

The classes will be held in the nursery and will be

led by Susan Miraflores.

In other Sunday school news, Rev Emily met with

grades 1 through 5 on St. Martin's Day (Sunday,

Nov. 13). The children learned about sign lan-

guage. What a wonderful experience!

If you haven't registered for Sunday

School, please join us and register in

your child's classroom, or call me (636-

326-9833) and I'll get the info to you. It's im-

portant that we have a registration form for

each child or youth.Registration is always OPEN.

See you in Sunday School!

Sunday School children sang for

congregation on Music Sunday,

October 29.


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M E S S A G E S

By Carole Clary

St. Martins 2010 College Scholar-

ship recipient Chelsea Johnson is

doing well in her first semester at

Missouri State University inSpringfield. She was recommended

as a deserving, well-qualified stu-

dent by Circle of Concern. She is

proving herself to be an excellent

choice.

Chelsea has declared a major in

Nursing with a minor in Spanish.

She has a strong GPA going into

final exams, finds time to partici-

pate in extracurricular activities

and continues to do volunteer

work in the community as she did

when she was a student at Park-

way South High School.

Chelsea is a midfielder (D-wing)

on Missouri States first lacrosse

club team and volunteers with the

Big Brother Big Sister organization

in the Meal Time Buddy Program.

The program provides children

who attend the local Boys and

Girls Clubs with a meal-time part-

ner and friend for one or two

hours a week. She is mentoring a

10-year-old boy this semester.

Chelsea says that their favorite

thing to do after they eat is to

shoot hoops.

ABCs Extreme HomeMake-Overprogram

producers selected

Chelsea along with

other students in the

Nursing Department

to go to Joplin for

several days to work

on one of the seven

houses the show will

be building for resi-

dents whose homes

were destroyed by

the storm. Although

she said she was

grateful for the opportunity to

help and to be a part of such an

exciting project, the most excit-

ing day of her life happened in

October when she was chosen

to accompany her Grandfather,

Norman Dale Miller, on an

Honor Flight to Washington,

D.C. to visit World War II me-

morials. Mr. Miller fought with

the 3rd Army at the Battle of the

Bulge during the winter months

of 1944-45.

Chelsea already has plans for

this summer.

She hopes tobecome a

Certified

Nursing As-

sistant

(CNA) so

that she can

help those

afflicted with

Alzheimers.

She also

hopes to get

funding to

spend time in

Costa Rica

perfecting her Spanish. Her pas-

sion to become a bilingual nurse

began when she spent the sum-

mer before her junior year in

Peru.

Chelsea has chosen to live in a

Living and Learning dormitory

where she is surrounded by

other students majoring in the

medical field. She considers all

her suite-mates good friends.

They enjoy exploring Spring-

field shops and cafes just for

fun. Chelsea feels that Spring-field is an interesting town

and a great place to go to

school.

Scholarship winner excels in her first semester

St. Martins

scholarship winner

Chelsea Johnson

(far right) with

friends at Missouri

State University.

Chelsea visited Washington,

D.C. with her grandfather in

October.

Chelsea (right) and friends work-

ing with Extreme Home Makeover

in Joplin.


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Upcoming Youth

Events:

Peace Meal Project:

Saturday, Dec. 3,

1:30 to 7 p.m.

High school students are invited

to prepare a meal for the com-

munity at St. Johns Episcopal

Church in Tower Grove.

Sign up in Park Hall or via e-mail

([email protected])

Sunday Evening Gathering:

Sunday, Dec. 4

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Well share a meal, worship

together, play games and break

in to small groups for discus-

sion.

* Due to scheduling conflicts,

the Dec.17 Middle School Ser-

vice Day at Circle of Concern

has been postponed until 2012.

Holiday Party:

Wednesday, Dec. 28

Stay tuned for details of when

and where well get together

over the holiday break to enjoy

a day of games, food & fun.

St. Martins youth: reaching out to JoplinBy Heidi Gioia, Director of Youth Ministries

As reported in last months issue of Messages,

the vestry voted to give one-third of this

years garage sale proceeds to Joplin relief and

rebuild efforts. After visiting the area in Octo-

ber, we discussed how to make faithful deci-

sions. We brainstormed a list of ideas, talked

to Joplin residents and researched area or-

ganizations. After prayerful consideration, our

youth are proud to announce the recipients

of our outreach funds.

Heres a summary of the efforts they will be

funding this year:

Purchasing Christmas gifts for Joplin chil-

dren in need

Funding a spring social for both the Joplin

High School and Middle School Student

Councils in an effort to bolster spirits

Donating toward the regreening of city

parks

Supporting Childrens Haven, an organi-

zation that provides temporary shelter to

children whose families are in crisis

In addition to sending money to these worth-

while organizations, the youth are excited to DO

missional work in Joplin in 2012. To that end, we

plan to do the following:

Join the high school & middle school for

their socials & getting to know them a little

better

Assist with the planting of trees and green-

ery

Assist with light construction jobs for the

Lafayette House transitional housing project,

an initiative of the Diocese of Western Mis-souri

Its exciting to see how our youth are really

coming to understand what mission is all about.

They are meeting people and hearing their sto-

ries, discerning where we can help make a differ-

ence, and giving our time, talent and treasure.

This is the beginning of something transforma-

tional!

Youth Group Lock-in:

19 middle school students attended the youth group lock-in at St. Martins Nov. 18-19.

(left) Youth group leader Jim Arras lends a hand during Cake Boss competition.

(right) Kat, Hope and Kyle show off their tasty creation.


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M E S S A G E S

Lunch Bunch Adventures

The search is on for members who would

like to help guide the affairs of our church

for the next three years. The vestry nomi-

nating committee is now accepting applica-

tions for elections at our January 29 Annual

Meeting.

Vestry members help discern, establish, im-

plement, and evaluate policies and proce-

dures for our parish. The vestry meets once

each month and each member is assigned

responsibilities for various ministries within

our parish. There are 12 members on the

vestry and they each serve three-year terms.

Members are elected on a rotating basis.

This year, we have four positions to fill.

The vestry nominating committee relies on

the congregation to nominate members for

these positions. To serve as a vestry mem-

ber, you must be confirmed or received inthe Episcopal Church, attend worship regu-

larly and be an active participant in the life of

our church. If you or someone you know

would like to be considered for a vestry

position, please contact Sherrie Algren at

[email protected].

Vestry nominations

By Mary Pomeroy

It was an overcast, chilly Autumn day, but

twenty-two hardy Lunch Bunch members

(singles and couples) ventured out recently to

visit the Daniel Boone home and BoonesfieldVillage in Defiance,

MO. Many were sur-

prised and pleased

with all of the addi-

tions to the Boone

village that had taken

place since their last

visit. The Boone

home itself has undergone more restoration as

well. Our tour guide was fun and extremely

knowledgeable.

After our visit to the historic home and village,

the group happily moved on to Montelle Win-ery for a little wine tasting and lunch. The sun

did peep in and out at the winery showing off

the beautiful fall colors glowing in the valley

below the winery. It was a great trip for all.

The Lunch Bunch group meets the fourth

Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in Park

Hall. Bring a sack lunch and join us next month!

Coffee and dessert supplied by the host of the

month.

S T . M A R T I N S

A N N U A L

M E E T I N G

Sunday, Jan. 29

Worship: 9 a.m.

Coffee: 10 a.m.

Meeting: 10:30 a.m.

Reminder:

All ministry leaders should

submit reports to

Parish Administrator

Janet Theiss by Jan. 23

By Carole Clary

Enjoy fellowship and explore your faith with

the Adult Christian Formation Committee

with classes each week from 9 till 10 a.m. in

the Upper Laird.

Dec. 4 - St. Nicholas Tradition/Advent

Program with Fr. Jon Hall & Deacon Susan

Naylor

Dec.11 - The life, work & ministry of the

order in the Diocese of MO with The

Venerable Mark Sluss, Archdeacon, Con-

vener of Deacons in the Diocese of MO

Dec.18 - Book of Job: Why Bad Things

Happen to Good People with John Lange

Dec.25 - Christmas / No classes

Adult formation classes in December


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Milestones at St. MartinsDecember Birthdays

Dec. 2 - Bob Huheey

Dec. 3 - Grace Phillips

- Jane Lee

Dec. 4 - Jeff KlieveDec. 5 - Micki Quinn

- Vikram Khanna

Dec. 6 - Nan Johnson

- Stewart Wiles

Dec. 7 - Jim Pendleton

- Karen West

Dec. 8 - Judi Moon

- Dana Kelly-Manternach

Dec. 9 - Ellie Ecker

Dec. 10 - Kay Anstine

- Drew Wiles

Dec. 11 - Adele Niblack

- Jim Cash

Dec. 12 - Lin Edwards

Dec. 14 - Roshara Holub

- 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 Moore

Dec. 20 - Rebecca Barger

- Reid Johnson

Dec. 21 - Mary Nell Brooke

- Stephanie Wiles

- Lucas Fortune

Dec. 22 - Louis Fricke, Jr.

Dec. 24 - Ruth Minster

- Carol Sanders

- Landon Fortune

Dec. 25 - Bob Pomeroy

Dec. 26 - Anita Bucher

- Paige Bostic

Dec. 31 - Mary Ann Tasch

- Mark Warren

- Molly Clince

Marriage

Debbie Glazer & John Matthews

Nov. 12

Did we miss your birthday?

Send your important dates and

announcements to

jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.

Baptisms

Father Jon welcomes newly baptized Gabriella Gatto with

parents Nicki and Dave on Nov. 13

Shannon and Brad Dieck hold Parker and newly-baptized

Landon with Father Jon and sponsors Dennis Dieck and Stac

Kesting on Nov. 13.

Cameron Cadena enjoys lunch with his parents, Angela and

Chuck at our Newcomers and New Members Lunch, followi

his baptism on Nov. 6.

St. Martins Welcomes

New Members:

Brian, Ann, Henry & Charles Kidd

Vik Khanna, Teri Duetsh & Jayson Khanna

Brad, Shannon, Parker & Landon Dieck

Staff Hours

St. Martins staff is here to serve the

needs of the parish. Please remember

nearly all employees have flexible

hours, so please call ahead if you need

anything.

The Rev. Jon Hall, Rector

Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays

The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assistant

Priest

Saturday evenings, alternating Mondays and

Wednesdays

The Rev. Susan Naylor, Deacon

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

Mondays 1-5 p.m.

Wednesdays 2-5 p.m.

Thursdays 2-6 p.m.

Earl Naylor, Music Director

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (afternoons)

Heidi Gioia, Youth Ministries Director

Sundays

Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesdays 3-8 p.m.

Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator

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

Michelle Magee, Assistant to the ClergyMonday - Friday 8:45-11:30 a.m.

Susan Cupini, Sexton

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

Mondays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fridays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tom Warrington, Sexton

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Janis Greenbaum, Communications

Coordinator

Mondays & Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.


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Lay Ministries Schedule for DecemberD E C E M B E R 4 - A D V E N T 2

8 a.m.

Greeter: Elin Cogan-AdewunmiLessons & Prayer: Jeanne KingChalice Bearer: Lou Voit, Sr.

Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters10:15 a.m.

Greeter: Carole Gerretsen1st Lesson: Maxine Heller2nd Lesson: Judi BatchPrayer Leader: Chuck BatchChalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck BatchUshers: Steve Young, Jean DuPont, Mary Jane Drake,Larry CorneliusHealing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Beverly WeaverEucharistic Visitors: Nancy Young, Beverly DuPontRay Harbert, Jennifer Neckermann

Acolytes:Childrens Worship Leader: Kathy WillisNursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

D E C E M B E R 1 1 A D V E N T 3

8 a.m.Lessons, Prayer& Chalice Bearer: Loretta GoUshers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit

10:15 a.m.

Greeters: Ashleigh & Mike Kellogg

1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson2nd Lesson: Mary EdmonsonPrayer Leader: Rich LuebckeChalice Bearers: Mary Edmonson, Rich LuebckeUshers: Sarah Aleman, Linda & Bob Huheey,Bob PomeroyHealing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Barb McCannEucharistic Visitors: Diana Hauser, Beverly Weaver

Mary K Heyde, John Lange

Acolytes:Childrens Worship Leader: Teresa ReevesNursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

D E C E M B E R 1 8 - A D V E N T 4

8 a.m.

Greeter: Elin Cogan-AdewunmiLessons, Prayer & Chalice Bearer: Jim CrabtreeUshers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto

(Dec. 18, continued)

10:15 a.m.Greeters: Mary K & Erv Heyde1st Lesson: Andrew Wiles2nd Lesson: Ralph TrieschmannPrayer Leader: Jack Hauser

Chalice Bearers: Jack Hauser, John LangeUshers: Chuck Batch, Steve Gillies, Bob McElroy,Mark EdwardsHealing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Judi BatchEucharistic Visitors: Rebecca Barger, Leanne LyleNancy Young, Jennifer NeckermannAcolytes:

Childrens Worship Leader: Julie ClarkNursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

D E C E M B E R 2 4 - C H R I S TM A S E V E

5 p.m. PageantGreeters: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit1st Lesson: Jeanne King2nd Lesson: Daryl NormanPrayer Leader: Mary K HeydeChalice Bearers: Daryl Norman, Mary K HeydeUshers: Steve Gillies, Wayne Peters, Tom Baranowski,Sarah Aleman

10:30 p.m. Candlelight Service

Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran

2nd Lesson: Judi BatchPrayer Leader: Jane KlieveChalice Bearers: Chuck Batch, Jeff KlieveUshers: Steve Young, Mick McCann

D E C E M B E R 2 5 C H R I S T MA S

8 a.m.

Lessons, Prayer & Chalice Bearer: Loretta GoUshers: Jan & Bob Waters

10:15 a.m.

Greeter: Vikki Nordeen

1st Lesson: Maxine Heller2nd Lesson: Tom AllenPrayer Leader: Ray HarbertChalice Bearers: Tom Allen, Ray HarbertUshers: Jeff Nordeen, Larry Cornelius, Rich Eidson,Rich BrownAcolytes:

Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson


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15764 Clayton Road

Ellisville, MO 63011-2330

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St. Martins Episcopal Church

W O R S H I P S C H E D U L E

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

8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist I

9 a.m. - Christian Formation

10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist II

W E D N E S D A Y S

Noon - Holy Eucharist II

S A T U R D A Y S

5 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

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BALLWIN, MO.PERMIT NO. 57

Come and enjoy our second annual parish

Christmas Dinner

When:

Where:The feed:

Cost:

The Sunday before ChristmasDecember 18.Food available right after the 10:15 a.m. service(about 11:30 a.m.) and ends at 1:30 p.m.Park HallRoast chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, greenbeans, spring salad, rolls, coffee, iced tea, andlemonade.$7 per person, max of $20 family.

Sponsored by theSt Martins Mens Group

Documents

St. Martin's Episcopal Church December 2011 Messages