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I N S I D E T H I SI S S U E :
Events:New Year’s EveCreche-festEpiphany serviceAnnual reports
Sunday forumsPrayer requests
2
Fr. Jon:Reflections fromconvention
3
SnapshotsECW news
4
Stewardship update
Stewardship spotlight5
Lenten Faith GroupsSunday School news
6
Peace MealConfirmation, cont’dYouth events
7
Preparing for
end-of-life issuesVestry nominations
8
Milestones: Birthdays
Book Club
9
Lay MinistrySchedule
10
January
Calendar
11
Blood drive 12
A B E A C O N O FC 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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J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 2S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G
My Faith, My Life: Youth ConfirmBy Heidi Gioia,Director of Youth Ministries
As The Book of Common Prayer
states, “Confirmation is the rite
in which we express a mature
commitment to Christ, and re-
ceive strength from the HolySpirit through prayer and the
laying on of hands by a bishop.”
More than a rite of passage, it’s
a powerful time of spiritual
development, as we claim our
faith and voice in the commu-
nity.
on Sunday afternoon
there will be opportu
ties for intergeneratio
discussion. The youth
program will begin J
ary 15 . Fr. Jon will
begin a class for adu
February.
The youth will be using a bo
titled My Faith, My Life: A T
Guide to the Episcopal Churc
Continued on p
Our confirmation
program will begin this
month. As has been
our tradition, we will
celebrate confirmation
at Christ Church
Cathedral with the
Bishop and other
churches in our diocese on
Saturday, May 19.
This year, we will run separate
programs for youth and adult
inquirers. Both classes will meet
Planning for the New
All members are encouraged to attend
St. Martin’s annual meeting on Sunday,
Jan. 29 . The meeting gives us a chance to
review the year that has passed and make
plans for the new year.
The Rev. Jon Hall addresses the congregatioministry leaders present reports, the vestry
presents the 2012 budget and we vote for
new vestry members and diocesan delegates
We will have one combined worship service
at 9 a.m., followed by a short coffee break.
The meeting will begin in the sanctuary at
10:30. Teen-supervised child care will be
available.
St. Martin’s Annual M
Bishop of Lui visits St. Martin’s
Bishop Stephen Dokolo visited St. Martin’s Dec. 3 aspart of his whirlwind tour of the Diocese of Missouri.
Bishop Stephen helped us officially kick-off our new
Saturday evening worship service, The 5:05.
The Diocese of Missouri and the Diocese of Lui are in
a companion relationship. St. Martin’s has raised more
than $20,000 to help build clean wells in the Diocese of
Lui in Southern Sudan, Africa. Read more about the
Bishop’s visit and see more pictures on our website at
stmartinschurch.org.
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P A G E 2
Announcements and Events
M E S S A G E S
Staying up late onNew Year’s?
Worship early!
By The Rev. Emily
Hillquist DavisCatch the 5:05, the new, mel-
low Saturday evening service
at St. Martin’s.
Enter the New Year grounded
in prayer and self-examination
and strengthened in
Communion.
Join us Saturday, Dec. 31 at
5:05 p.m. for 42 minutes tocount blessings, clarify
priorities, and align yourself
with God’s call.
Sharing memories at“Creche-fest”
Celebrate the season of
Christmas by displaying your
favorite crèche on Sunday,
Jan. 1 from 9 till 10 a.m.
“Creche-fest” will be a
show-and-tell: bring in
your personal nativity
scene and set it up on the
tables in Park Hall. You’re
encouraged to write a
little story to present
with your creche, toshare the history or special
memories of your scene.
Everyone is invited to come
and share in this holiday fel-
lowship event.
Celebrate Epiphany atTwelfth Night service
By Earl Naylor,Music Director
The twelve days of Christmaswill end on the day of
Epiphany, Friday, Jan. 6 . We
will celebrate that event with a
Eucharist at 6:30 p.m., com-
plete with the procession of
the three kings, followed by a
ceremonial burning of the
greens. This is an old custom
which comes to us from the
Celtic church tradition. We
will burn Christmas tree
branches and other greens for
a bonfire (contained within a
fire pit) celebrating the Light of
Christ coming into the world
on one of the darkest (and
often one of the coldest)
nights of the year. Plan to
attend this event, and bring abranch or two from your
Christmas greenery to add to
the blaze.
Reports due for annual meeting
By Janet Theiss,Parish Administrator
All clergy and lay ministryleaders should submit a year-
end report for this year’s
annual meeting. Please e-mail
your report to Parish Adminis-
trator Janet Theiss at
no later than Jan. 23 so they
can be included in the annual
report booklet.
Stay informed withSunday Adult Forums
Join us from 9 till 10 a.m. on
Sunday mornings in January for
information, discussion and
fellowship in Park Hall.
Jan. 8: Rector’s Forum
Fr. Jon Hall discusses his
vision for ministry in the new
year.
Jan. 15 & 22: Budget Forum
St. Martin’s Vestry and Finance
Committee present the details
of the 2012 budget and open
the floor to questions and
discussion.
Pray for those sufferingfrom chronic pain andillness
By The Rev. Virginia Noel
We are starting a
new prayer list
especially for
those suffering
from chronic pain or a chronic
illness. You can be a part of this
ministry by praying once a
week for parishioners on this
list. Other members of
St. Martin’s will be praying also,
but you will not be meeting asa group. You can pray while
driving to work, walking the
dog, or doing dishes. You pick
when and how you want to
pray. If you are interested,
please contact Virginia at
Join us forHoly Eucharistat St. Martin’s
Sundays at 8 & 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays
at NoonSaturdays
at 5:05 p.m.
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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
Reflections from the Diocesan ConventionBy The Rev. Jon Hall
The 172nd Diocesan Convention was
held Nov. 18 and 19 at Christ Church
Cathedral, which served as a wonderful
gathering for our 47 congregations.
Our Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev.
Katharine Jefferts Schori (pictured
above) met with the clergy in the nave
of the church and asked us to consider
what it means to be called God’s be-
loved. Her question helped set the tone
for the whole convention, which wasone of the best I have ever attended.
Her sermon at the Saturday morning
Eucharist was about appreciating how
God not only created us but continues
to love and form us. Therefore the
work we do as Christians comes from
God’s purpose to redeem the world
through mission work. We respond to
God’s goodness with our lives.
The Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith, our
diocesan bishop, gave his address during
the business session on Saturday. He
primarily discussed the opportunity to
be in mission in The Diocese of Lui in
Southern Sudan as well as in our own
diocese. He pointed to the possibility
for a new mission in Old North
St. Louis and asked that a special com-
mittee be formed in 2012 to examine
this ministry.The business session of the convention
included passing the proposed balanced
budget and voting on several proposed
resolutions, including the following:
- Resolution A-172: passed.
This resolution deals with the imple-
mentation of a health plan for church lay
employees who work 1,500 hours or
more annually. This topic has been dis-cussed in at least the last two General
Conventions with representation from
the entire Episcopal Church. The plan
will go into effect Jan. 1, 2013.
- Resolution B-172: passed.
This resolution renews our companion
diocese relationship with Lui for an-
other 5 years. It was an added bonus
that The Rt. Rev. Stephen Dokolo,Bishop of Lui, and his wife Lillian were
present at the convention for that vote.
- Resolution C-172: passed.
This resolution suggested that
congregations have an HIV/AIDS
awareness Sunday.
- Resolution D-172: passed.
This resolution brought up the need for
congregations to have a letter of agree-
ment with deacons and non-stipendiarypriests who serve them.
- Resolution F-172: submitted for consid-
eration at General Convention.
This is part of a conversation that is hap-
pening within the whole Episcopal Church
to restructure staff and ministries. More
discussion will occur this summer at the
next General Convention, which meets
every 3 years.
I want to thank our three delegates
Wayne Peters, Lincoln Drake and Phyllis
Duff for exercising their voice and vote on
behalf of St. Martin’s. I also thank Larry
Cornelius for his participation and for
Rebecca Barger who served as our
alternate.
Our diocesan bishop’s address and results
of the committee elections and resolu-
tions can be found at diocesemo.org and
on our website at stmartinschurch.org.
Peace, Jon
Presiding Bishop Katharine shows off her
Cardinals World Champions cap, a giftfrom Trinity, St. Charles.
The Rev. Virginia Noel greets Bishop Wayne
Smith and Presiding Bishop Katharine JeffertsSchori.
See more pictures from the
Diocesan Convention atflickr.com/diocesemo.
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P A G E 4
M E S S A G E S
V I S I T O U R
W E B S I T E :stmartinschurch.org
for more pictures andour complete parish
calendar, the latest newsand schedules fromSt. Martin’s Church. Sunday, Nov. 27:
Carole Clary (AdultChristian Formation)
and Kay Fletcher (Sunday
School) kicked off theAdvent Season with a
special Grand Coffe Hour.
Saturday, Dec. 3: Deacon Susan Naylor enjoys areception with special guest Lillian Dokolo fromthe Diocese of Lui, Southern Sudan.
Sunday, Nov. 27: Michael and Andrew
share a brotherly chat on the first Sundayof Advent.
ECW newsECW announces new leadership
By Susan Gillies
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Women
announces the following board members for
2012: Stephanie Wiles, President; Michelle
Trieschmann, Vice-President; Sandy
Baranowksi, Recording Secretary; Jennifer
Neckermann, Treasurer; Ann Kidd, Publicity;
Susan Gillies, Past President Mentor. We are
still in need of a UTO Coordinator. If
you would be able to take on this very impor-
tant service position which requires minimal
time, please contact Stephanie Wiles.
ECW meetings and dues
By Susan Gillies
The first ECW meeting of 2012 will be
Thursday, Jan.19 at 7 p.m . We generally
meet every month on the third Thursday at 7
p.m. All women are welcome to join us to
share ideas and find out what we are planning!
In addition, we welcome dues from all women
of the church to help maintain our missions
and projects throughout the year. Dues areonly $10 a year and support events such as
the Easter egg hunt, Rally Day ice cream so-
cial and carnival, Trunk or Treat, Woman of
the Year and any outreach projects we elect
during the year. Dues may be given to any
ECW board member or placed in the enve-
lope on our bulletin board.
St. Martin’s snapshots
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P A G E 5S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G
Stewardship spotlight
By Jeff Klieve,Stewardship Co-Chairman
The year-round stewardship program
of 2011 was capped by a fall campaign
centered on the “Feasting on
Gratitude” theme which invited us to
explore giving generously out of
gratitude for the abundance that God
has given to us. Our pledges of time,
talent and treasure for 2012 were
received at an in-gathering on
Nov. 13. As of December 13, 146
pledges totaling $391,191 have been
Feasting on Gratitude
By Beverly W. Kinkade
The Hospitality committee was estab-
lished in 2003 and in its eight years of
existence, has coordinated, supported
and delivered special dinners, recep-tions and a myriad of other events.
The women of this committee spend
countless hours overseeing the
resources of our kitchen as well as
selflessly volunteering their time on
our annual Trivia Night which allows
us to purchase new equipment for the
church. The enthusiasm that comes
from within this committee is spirit-
fed, and the dedication to special
events is driven by their generosity
and sense of stewardship towards the
abundant community of St. Martin’s.
One of their most heartfelt efforts is
providing refreshments for life-
changing events. Often, it is necessary
to drop everything to ensure that
these events are treated with the
dignity and care they deserve. I asked
parishioners Judy Harbaugh for her
thoughts on the Hospitality Commit-
tee’s efforts on behalf of her and her
family in their recent bereavement.
“I find it hard to express my feelings
when I think of the morning last fall
when I found my husband Don passed
away in bed. It was such a shock,” said
Judy. “But my church family was there
for me. Everyone was so caring and
kind. Leanne Lyle, chair of the hospi-tality committee, immediately called to
offer her condolences and to offer the
services of the Hospitality Committee
in providing refreshments following
the funeral. I had no idea what to tell
her or how many people we would
have, but the committee immediately
pitched in and served a lunch for way
over what we anticipated. There was
never any question about being able
to do it, and Don would have been so
proud. I am truly blessed with my
church family. This, plus my faith and
friends, has helped me through this
tragedy of the unexpected loss of my
dear husband of almost fifty years.”
Many of the women on this commit-
tee have served since its inception,
and their sense of fellowship is truly a
blessing.
As we begin a new year, it is timely
and appropriate to offer praise and
give thanks to these dedicated
women who are truly, “Stewards of
God’s Bounty.”
received. Importantly, 19 new pledges
are included in that total. As a point
of reference, 145 pledges totaling
$385,076 were made for 2011.Pledges of time and talent were also
made for 2012 and they are currently
being compiled. Results will be shared
in the February newsletter.
The Stewardship Committee would
like to thank you for your offering of
praise and thanks-giving to God
through your 2012 pledge commit-
ment. If you are in a position to make
a pledge for 2012 but have not done
so, it’s not too late!
We look forward to a 2012 wherethe ministries of St. Martin’s are
carried out at an even higher level
thanks to your generous commitment
of time, talent and treasure.
Christian stewardship is the grateful and responsible use of God's gifts in the light of God's purpose as revealed in Jesus Christ.
Christian stewards, empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit themselves to conscious, purposeful decisions.
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M E S S A G E S
Faith Groups begin in LentBy Bev Weaver
We are continually developing new and
different ministries at St. Martin’s. This spring,
you are invited to explore, re-discover and
expand your faith journey with ournew Lenten Faith Groups.
Bringing the people of our Church
together is the main focus of the
Faith Group concept. The groups
will study from a chosen book
along with a scripture passages and
discuss Christian values. We will
discover that talking with others
who are also trying to find God intheir daily lives helps us in our life journey.
The sharing of our faith in order to grow
more aware of God's presence and action in
our lives is essential in living as Christians in
today’s world.
Faith Groups are a practical approach to
enhance the faith and genuine love we already
experience by helping us to be who we are –
only better. The goal of these groups is tofoster a sense of belonging, listening to
others, paying attention to our own experi-
ence and priorities, and learning to pray alone
and together.
The sharing of ideas and feelings gives the par-
ticipants a stronger sense of be-
longing to the Faith Group and our
church. Hearing other experiences
in the group opens a person in new
ways that enrich our Christian be-
lief system as we attend our church
service. The scriptures begin to
strike a chord within us because
they speak to our experiences.
We will begin this Faith Group Min-
istry during the season of Lent. We have cho-
sen an excellent book and study guide to help
us introduce this new program. We will learn
how Christian hospitality begins when we
sense God's presence in the midst of very
ordinary activities. Over and over again we will
see how God works in our lives and in the
lives of others. As we become more accepting,
we are more available to life, hope and God'sgrace.
Lenten Faith Groups
Join us each Wednesdayevening during Lent for a
pot luck dinner andfaithful discussion.
Wed., Feb. 29 Wed., March 7
Wed., March 14 Wed., March 21 Wed., March 28
Come for one or
all five evenings.
A special Youth Faith Groupwill also be meetingduring these times.
Sunday school news January 1: Sunday School classes will meet
in Park Hall and share in the Crèche Festival.
Bring your favorite Nativity Set and share
your story.
January 8: Our Toddler Sunday SchoolClass begins. These classes will meet the
second and fourth Sundays of the month in
the nursery from 9:30 till 10 a.m. This is
open to all 2- and 3-year olds.
January 29: There will be no Sunday School
because of the Annual Parish Meeting. Kids
are welcome to join the teens in the youth
room for supervised fellowship.
By Kay Fletcher,Sunday School Coordinator
St. Martin’s Sunday School meets every
Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. Faithful and fun
classes are available for children of all ages.
Please be sure to fill out a
registration form for every child so
we are informed about allergies and
emergency contact information.
Download a form from our website
under “Parish News / Schedules-
Forms-Policies.”
Here’s a quick look at some special
events coming up this month:
Earl Naylor directs Olivia,Abbey, Lilly, Claire, Sofie andCarson at The 5:05 Servicefor Bishop Stephen on Dec. 3.
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P A G E 7S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G
Youth confirmation
Continued from page 1
This curriculum balances activities in the five
attributes of a healthy Christian community:
study, fellowship, worship, prayer and service.
While giving teens a space for exploration, it’s
grounded in our Episcopal traditions. Our pro-
gram is an invitation to consider “Where is my
ministry? What does it look like? What gifts do
I have to share?” Through our classes, over-
night retreat and time spent with a mentor,each teen will discover answers to these
questions. The program is recommended for
students 8th grade and older.
For full details on the program, please visit our
website and look under the “Youth Ministries”
tab. If you would like your teen to be part of
the 2012 class, please contact Heidi by
January 8.
By Heidi Gioia,Director of Youth Ministries
A group of high school students and
adults traveled to St. John’s Episcopal
Church in Tower Grove on Dec. 3 toprepare and serve a free meal to the
community.
We had a good time creatively
turning the pantry supplies in to a
Resolve to get involved: be a part of Peace Meal in 201delicious dinner for about 60 people.
Before serving, we gathered in prayer
to ask God to help us be “the hands
and feet of Christ.” The time spent in
service to others brought us closer
together and gave us a chance to
meet parishioners from St. John’s. The
kids reflected
on the diversity
of the people
who came in
for a hot meal
and a little con-
versation:young men,
families with
children, people
with disabilities, elderly couples and
neighbors gathered together.
Upcoming YouthEvents:
January 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Sunday Evening Gathering
January 22. Noon - 3 p.m.Ice Skating at SteinbergOutdoor Rink in Forest Park
February 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Sunday Evening Gathering
For more details on these eventsand all youth group news, pleasevisit our youthministries page onour website atstmartinchurch.org.
Planning for summer
Camp Phoenix: July 29 - Aug. 4
Youth ages 8 to 15 are invited to a week of
traditional summer camp fun with an Episcopal
flare. Camp Phoenix is located on 240 wooded
acres near Nashville, IL. Campers swim, ride
horses, hike, canoe, and participate in crafts,
archery, and an outdoor adventure course. Each
day includes a joyful spiritual connection to our
Episcopal faith. Learn more at
camp-phoenix.org.
Mini-Mission Trip: June 29 - July 1
St. Martin’s Youth Group will be traveling to
Shannondale Community Center for a weekend
immersion in what it means to be missional.
This will be our second year working with the
retreat center in southern Missouri.
Resolve to be a part of this weekly
food ministry in 2012!
St. Martin’s will cook and serve the
Peace Meal on the following dates:February 11
April 21
July 7
September 1
December 1
If you’d like to join a work group at
St. John’s, please contact coordinator
Wayne Peters.
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P A G E 8
M E S S A G E S
Preparing for end-of-life issuesBy Beverly Kinkade
“I had no idea there would be so much to do!”
“I thought we were really prepared, but we weren’t!” “I know we need to do this, but keep putting it off.”
“I’m too young to worry about this.”
These were some of the comments that surfaced
at the Legacy Committee booth during the Minis-
try Fair this summer. We also heard from
St. Martin’s member Jane Oliver, whose husband
Ken recently passed away. Jane is committed to
helping others prepare for end-of-life issues. Rec-
ognizing the need in our parish, we are planning a
series of workshops entitled:
Stewardship of Our Legacy:
A Practical Guide toPlanning and Preparing for
End-of-Life Issues .
Through a series of interactive sessions, financial
planner, attorney and Master of Divinity Chris
Durr will help us address some of the key aspects
of proper planning to ensure that we adequately
address end-of-life decisions. A failure to plan
risks the very real possibility that our wishes will
not be honored. Further unnec-
essary pain and strain could be
placed on those we hold dear.
The Legacy Committee, along
with Chris as facilitator, seeks to
glorify God and act as responsi-
ble stewards in these matters.
We recognize that this is a sig-
nificant commitment of time, but
parishioners and friends should
come away empowered with the tools to com-
plete the necessary tasks to leave a less stressful
and more enriched final legacy.
A sign-up sheet will be provided in Park Hall thismonth for those planning to attend. Child care
will be provided if needed. Please make every
effort to place these dates on your calenders!
For more information on Chris Durr and the
session details, please visit
www.stmartinschurch.org
“May the God of peace… make you complete ineverything good so that you may do his will.”
Hebrews 20:21
Stewardship of
our Legacy:A Practical Guide to
Planning andPreparing for
End of Life Issues
Sunday, Feb. 5:9 - 10 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 12:6 - 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26:6 - 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 4:6 - 7:15 p.m.
Financial Planner Chris Durr willlead a legacyplanning program
at St. Martin’s
Serving St. Martin’s as a vestry memSt. Martin’s would like to thank members
Sherrie Algren, Debbie Marx, Mary
Drastal and Carrie Morrison for three
years of faithful service as Vestry members
in our parish.
And now it’s time for new leadership to step
forward. We will elect four new members to
be a part of our 12-person vestry at our
Annual Meeting Jan. 29.
Vestry members help discern, establish,
implement and evaluate policies and proce-
dures for St. Martin’s. The Vestry meets
once each month and each member is assigned
responsibilities for various ministries within
our parish. Members serve three-year terms
and are elected on a rotating basis.
To serve on the vestry you must be confirmed
or received in the Episcopal Church, attend
worship regularly and be an active participant
in the life of our parish.
If you or someone you know would like to be
considered for a vestry position, please contact
Sherrie Algren at [email protected].
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P A G E 9S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G
Milestones at St. Martin’s January Birthdays
Jan. 1 - Vic Phillips, Jr.- Sandy Baranowski
Jan. 2 - Kaine Cogan
Jan. 4 - Linda Huheey- Letty Cash- Danny Garbo
Jan. 6 - Grace Gerretsen Jan. 7 - Ann Gamlin
- Debbie Marx Jan. 9 - Kurt Greenbaum
- Laura Meyer- James Valere
Jan. 10 - Ann Harbert- Lori Newcomer
Did we miss
your birthday?
Send importantdates andannouncements to
By Ruby Downs
Book Club is having a "Hemingway
and Friends" winter featuring the fol-
lowing selections:
January 24 - The Paris Wife: A
Novel by Paula McLain
February 28 - A Moveable Feast by
Ernest Hemingway
March 27 - The Autobiography of
Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein
April 24 - The Sun Also Rises by
Ernest Hemingway.
Plan on attending the January 24 dis-
cussion of The Paris Wife: A
Novel from 7 till 8:30 p.m. in
Packwood Library. Newcomers are
always welcome.
January 24 - The Paris Wife: A
Novel by Paula McLain
(Review from Booklist)
History is sadly neglect-
ful of the supporting
players in the lives of
great artists. Fortu-nately, fiction provides
ample opportunity to
bring these often fasci-
nating personalities out
into the limelight. Paula
McLain brings Hadley
Richardson Hemingway
out from the formidable shadow cast
by her famous husband. Though
doomed, the Hemingway marriage had
its giddy high points, including a whirl-
wind courtship and a few fast and furi-
ous years of the expatriate lifestyle in
1920s Paris. Hadley and Ernest traveled
in heady company during this gin-
soaked and jazz-infused time, and read-
ers are treated to intimate glimpses of
Book Club features “Hemingway and Friends”
Jan. 11 - Kathleen Beardsell- Sarah Clince- Olivia Clark
Jan. 12 - The Rev. Jon Hall- Janet Peters
- Andrew Gillies Jan. 13 - Steven Lockhart Jan. 14 - Diandra Maguire
- Paige Wilkins Jan. 15 - Mary Marx
- Mary Jane Drake- Ellen Calhoun- Carter Frerichs
Jan. 16 - Mary Pomeroy- Cody Frerichs
Jan. 17 - Kathy Erhardt
Jan. 18 - Janis Greenbaum- Kevin Quinn
Jan. 19 - Ruby Downs Jan. 20 - Nancy Young
- Chris Vogt
- Anna Willis Jan. 21 - Jack Hanley Jan. 22 - Hazel Blindauer
- Jack Hauser- Rachel Hiatt
Jan. 23 - Steve Biederman- Terri Garbo- Sarah Underwood
Jan. 24 - Devon Buchman Jan. 25 - Etta Peters
- Linda Biederman
many of the literary giants of the era,
including Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound,
James Joyce, and F. Scott
Fitzgerald. But the real
star of the story is Had-
ley, as this time around,
Ernest is firmly relegated
to the background as he
almost never was during
their years together.
Though eventually a
woman scorned, Hadley
is able to acknowledge
without rancor or bitter-
ness that "Hem had helped me to see
what I really was and what I could
do." Much more than a woman-behind-the-man homage, this beauti-
fully crafted tale is an unsentimental
tribute to a woman who acted with
grace and strength as her marriage
crumbled.
--Margaret Flanagan
- Jeff Nordeen- Heather Bostic- Parker Dieck
Jan. 27 - Gigi Esser- Kathryn Johnson
Jan. 28 - Judi Batch Jan. 29 - Alice McLaughlin
- David Bettlach- Rich Naber
Jan. 30 - Tyann Bettlach- Larry Cornelius- Paul Johnson- Ashley DuPont
Jan. 31 - George Rauh
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Lay Ministries Schedule for January JANUARY 1
8 a.m.Greeter: Elin Cogan-AdewunmiLessons & Prayer: Bob ElspermanChalice Bearer: Darcy Elsperman
Ushers : Bette & Jim Crabtree10:15 a.m.Greeters: Nancy & Steve Young 1st Lesson : Rina Chittooran2nd Lesson : Janis GreenbaumPrayer Leader : Kurt GreenbaumChalice Bearers : Janis & Kurt Greenbaum Ushers : Mark Edwards, Lana & Joe Biondo,
Bob PomeroyAcolytes: Matthew GreenbaumChildren’s Worship Leader : (no class today)Nursery : Jody Mena, Chen Nelson
JANUARY 8
8 a.m.Lessons, Prayer & Chalice Bearer: Daryl NormanUshers : Honor & Rich Hebenstreit
10:15 a.m.Greeters : Carole Gerretsen 1st Lesson : Doug Edmonson2nd Lesson : Ray HarbertPrayer Leader : Mary Edmonson
Chalice Bearers : Mary Edmonson & Ray Harbert Ushers : Linda & Bob Huheey, Barbara Bartelsmeyer,Tom Baranowski
Healing Ministers : Leanne Lyle, Judi BatchEucharistic Visitors: Rebecca Barger, Diana HauserAcolytes : Evan Fencl, Grace Gerretsen, Lindsey PetersChildren’s Worship Leader : Julie Clark Nursery : Jody Mena, Chen Nelson
JANUARY 15
8 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-AdewunmiLessons & Prayer: Jeanne King Chalice Bearer: Lou Voit, Sr.Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto
10:15 a.m.Greeters: Tim & Renee Jerry1st Lesson: John Lange2nd Lesson: Jack HauserPrayer Leader: Ralph TrieschmannChalice Bearers: John Lange, Jack Hauser
Jan. 15, continued
Ushers: Jean DuPont, Steve Young, Rich Brown,Bob McElroy
Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Diana HauserEucharistic Visitors: Nancy Young, Beverly DuPont
Acolytes: Mackenzie Morrison, Walker Trieschmann,Abby TrieschmannChildren’s Worship Leader: Kathy WillisNursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson
JANUARY 22
8 a.m. Lesson & Prayer and Chalice: Jim Crabtree Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters
10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley
1st Lesson : Maxine Heller2nd Lesson : Jane KlievePrayer Leader : Jeff KlieveChalice Bearers : Jane & Jeff Klieve Ushers : Mary Jane Drake, Steve Gillies, Sarah Aleman,
Rich EidsonHealing Ministers: Barbara McCann, Leanne LyleEucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert,
Jennifer NeckermannAcolytes: Lindsey Peters, Shannon Gould, Ellie EckerChildren’s Worship Leader : Terri Garbo
Nursery : Jody Mena, Chen Nelson JANUARY 29
8 a.m.Greeter: Elin Cogan-AdewunmiLessons & Prayer and Chalice: Loretta Go Ushers : Bette & Jim Crabtree
10:15 a.m.Greeters: Ashleigh & Mike Kellogg 1st Lesson : Theresa Luebcke2nd Lesson : Rich Luebcke
Prayer Leader : Tom AllenChalice Bearers : Rich Luebcke, Tom Allen Ushers : Larry Cornelius, Jeff Nordeen, Wayne Peters,
Chuck BatchHealing Ministers: Judi Batch, Mary PomeroyAcolytes: Abby Trieschman, Ellie Ecker,
Grace GerretsenChildren’s Worship Leader : Terri GarboNursery : Jody Mena, Chen Nelson
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2 O f f i c e C l o s e d
1 0 : 3 0 a m - B i b l e S t u d y
7 p m - O u t r e a c h C o m m i t t e e
3
4 N o o n - H o l y E u c h a r i s t
1 : 3 0 p m - S t a f f M e e t i n g
5 6 : 3 0 a m - M e n ’ s B i b l e S t u d y
9 : 3 0 a m - T h u r s d a y s w i t h E C W
1 0 a m - B e g i n n e r s ’ B
i b l e S t u d y
6 O f f i c e C l o s e d
E p i p h a n y
6 : 3 0 p m - 1 2 t h N i g h t
W o r s h i p S e r v i c e
7 5 : 0 5 p m - T h e 5 : 0 5 W o r s h i p
S e r v i c e
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8 a m - H o l y E u c h a r i s t
9 a m - C h r i s t i a n F o r m a t i o n
1 0 : 1 5 a m - H o l y E u c h a r i s t
1 1 : 3 0 a m - U s h e r T r a i n i n g
5 : 3 0 p m - Y o u t h G r o u p
9 1 0 : 3 0 a m - B i b l e S t u d y
1 : 1 5 p m - S t a f f M e e t i n g
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7 : 1 5 p m - L e g a c y C m t e .
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1 0 : 3 0 a m - M a r y & M a r t h a
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6 : 3 0 p m - H a n d b e l l C h o i r
7 p m - S t e w a r d s h i p C m t e .
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6 : 3 0 a m - M e n ’ s
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9 : 3 0 a m - T h u r s d a y s w i t h E C W
1 0 a m - B e g i n n e r s ’ B i b l e S t u d y
3 p m - R e d C r o s s B l o o d D r i v e
7 p m - C h o i r
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O f f i c e C l o s e d
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B r e a k f a s t
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9 a m - C h r i s t i a n F o r m a t i o n
1 0 : 1 5 a m - H o l y E u c h a r i s t
1 1 : 3 0 a m - R e a d e r s
& C h a l i c e
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4 p m - Y o u t h C o n f i r m a t i o n
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1 : 1 5 p m - S
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1 0 a m - W o m e n ’ s B i b l e
S t u d y
7 p m - H o s p i t a l i t y C m t e .
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6 : 3 0 a m - M e n ’ s B i b l e
9 : 3 0 a m - T h u r s d a y s w i t h E C W
1 0 a m - B e g i n n e r s ’ B i b l e S t u d y
5 p m - E x e c u t i v e C o m m i t t e e
6 p m - E v a n g e l i s m C o m m i t t e e
7 p m - C h o i r
7 p m - E C W M e e t i n g
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8 a m - H o l y E u c h a r i s t
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1 0 : 1 5 a m - H o l y E u c h a r i s t
1 1 : 3 0 a m - W o r s h i p C m t e .
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2 3
1 0 : 3 0 a m - B i b l e S t u d y
1 : 1 5 p m - S t a f f M e e t i n g
6 p m - V e s t r y M e e t i n g
2 4
1 0 a m - W o m e n ’ s B i b l e
S t u d y
7 p m - B o o k C l u b
7 p m - E C W B u n c o N i g h t
2 5
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6 : 3 0 p m - H a n d b e l l C h o i r
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6 : 3 0 a m - M e n ’ s B i b l e S t u d y
9 : 3 0 a m - T h u r s d a y s w i t h E C W
1 0 a m - B e g i n n e r s ’ B i b l e S t u d y
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9 a.m. - Christian Formation
10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist II
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By D’Arcy Elsperman
St. Martin’s will be hosting a blood drive
Thursday, Jan. 12 from 3 till 7 p.m.Please consider donating blood to give the
“Gift of Life” to those who need it.
Volunteers to assist the American Red
Cross are also needed.
For this to be a suc-
cessful drive we need
many donors. Please
share this information
with friends and family
members. St. Martin’s
would like to share the gift of life with as
many people as possible.
How to sign-up:
1. Online: Go to the Red Cross web site:
redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor
code “stmartins.”
2. In Park Hall: Find the sign-up sheet in
our parish hall the next time you’re at the
church.
3. Contact D’Arcy Elsperman: e-mail
D’Arcy at [email protected] or call her at
314-878-9248.
Donation times are at 15 minute intervals
beginning at 3 p.m. and ending at 6:45 p.m.
Tips / rules for donating:
1. Anyone 17 and older can donate.
2. Medications do not prevent people
from donating.
3. One-year cancer survivors as well as
diabetics and people with high blood pres-
sure are eligible.
4. Discontinue drinking tea 3 or 4 days
ahead of donating as the tannins in it can
block absorption of iron.
Share the gift of life: blood drive Jan. 125. Drink lots of water.
6. Be sure to eat at regular meal time and
drink plenty of fluids before donating.
Blood facts:
1. On any given day, an average of 38,000
units of red blood cells are needed for
hospital patients in the United States.
2. One in 10 people entering a hospital
needs blood.
3. In the United States, someone needs a
blood transfusion about every twoseconds.
4. There is no substitute for human blood.
It cannot be manufactured.
For more information:
Contact D’Arcy Elsperman at
[email protected] or 314-878-9248.