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A BEACON OF
CHRIST’S LOVE,
SPIRIT-FED,
SERVING OTHERS

ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

Parking lot gets a facelift Are you part of

INSIDE THIS
ISSUE: the 3G network?
News Briefs: 2
Stewardship ingathering
Service Day
Youth Group is scheduled for Nov. 14
Coat Drive
ECW Dues
By Jeff and Jane Klieve

Staying in 3 ―3G‖… as in Grace, Grati-

Spiritual Shape; tude, and Generosity. God
Job Opening
has granted us Grace in so
at St. Martin’s
many ways, most notably here
Mary & Martha; 4
Stephen at St. Martin‘s. But are we
Ministry; expressing Gratitude to God
Book Club
for that Grace through suffi-
United Thank 5 cient Generosity of our time,
Offering
talent and treasure? Through
Tues. Morning 6 a heightened year-round focus
Book Club; The Rev. Jon Hall and Steve Gillies join dozens of members resurfacing
on stewardship we hope to
Scouting Class;
and restriping our church parking lot. Doing it ourselves will save thou-
Sharing Prayer help raise ourselves to a
sands of dollars! Wayne Peters and Sherrie Algren organized the effort.
Christian 7
greater appreciation of God‘s
Formation

Answering
Youth group hosts “Museum” movie night extravagant Grace that we
express through a new state
8
God’s Call of Generosity. This year‘s
Milestones 9 stewardship campaign will
take place in October and
Lay Ministry 10
Schedule November and will kick off

September 11 the year-round focus. Look

Calendar forward to hearing more
Thanks for a 12 about the 3Gs in the coming
great party!
weeks, thinking and praying
about what the 3Gs mean for
you, and finally, the ingather-
ing of our 2011 pledges on
The youth group transformed Park Hall to a theater Sept. 10 for about
Nov. 14.
30 people who enjoyed pizza, popcorn and ―A Night at the Museum.‖
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SERVICE DAY
SET FOR OCT. 10
For one to two hours after
each worship service, we
will join in service to our
church and community.
Age-appropriate projects
November Newsletter
will let everyone help. We‘ll
Deadline:
clean outside the church,
Wednesday, Oct. 20
trim bushes, spread mulch
Please send articles,
and perhaps do a little
pictures, schedules,
announcements and planting. We‘ll continue
other information for
Project Lynus, tying blankets
publication to
for hospitalized children.
janis@igreenbaum.com
We‘ll clean pews and adjust
kneelers to be more com-
fortable. We‘ll repair and
redecorate our handicapped
bath and clear the basement
of non-essential stuff (please
mark or remove your
group‘s items so they‘re not
donated).
We‘ll serve a light breakfast
after the 8 a.m. service and
a light lunch after the 10:15
service. Wear your old
clothes and join in the fun.
Sign up in Park Hall.
Lindsey, Ellie, Brian,
Gina and Matthew
collect and count more
than 130 coats at last
year’s St. Martin’s
Coat Drive.
MESSAGES
OCTOBER YOUTH
GROUP EVENTS
All middle and high school
students are invited to our
monthly youth group gath-
ering Sunday, Oct. 17 at 7
p.m. in the youth room.
We‘ll be preparing care
packages for our friends
away at college. Then join
us at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 for fun
at Chesterfield Sports Fu-
sion. The cost: $20 each.
Inquire about student sti-
pends to Janis Greenbaum
in the church office.
ST. MARTIN’S
COAT DRIVE
Our patron saint is remem-
bered for his act of kind-
ness, cutting his coat in half
and sharing it with a man on
the side of the road. St.
Martin‘s Youth Group
would like to ask you to
share in that spirit by donat-
ing a new or gently-used
coat to our annual coat
drive from Oct. 30
through Nov. 14.
ECW DUES
To the women of St. Mar-
tin‘s: This is a gentle re-
minder that YOU are the
St. Martin‘s ECW. Please
support St. Martin’s ECW with
a $10 annual dues/donation.
Leave donations in the
ECW Church Mailbox or
mail to Lin Edwards (ECW
Treasurer). Make checks
payable to St. Martin‘s
ECW.
Your dues support minis-
tries and events of St. Mar-
tin‘s ECW such as:
- First Responders
- Meals by ECW
- The Card Ministry
- The Tuesday Morning
Woman‘s Book Club
- Hannah‘s Socks
- ―Women‘s Another
Chance‖: Mother‘s Day
Children‘s Clothing & Toy
Drive
- Circle of Concern Birth-
day Party
- The Children‘s Easter Egg
Hunt
- The Ice Cream Social
- The Christmas Cookie
Exchange
- The UTO Ingatherings
And More…
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Staying in spiritual shape

Dear brothers and sisters studies and prayer God‘s strength for your daily or
in Christ, groups. Christian weekly endeavors? Is your cur-

What a great time to be at Formation pro- rent list of priorities causing you

St. Martin‘s! The momen- grams are vibrant to thrive or merely survive?

tum is strong and there is a
terrific spirit about the
place. We have wonderful
staff and lay leadership as
we head into the rest of 2010
and look ahead at 2011. We are
blessed by the presence and par-
ticipation of new ministries and
new members. Life is good, as the
saying goes, and I praise God for
all good gifts.
I have two thoughts, from a pas-
toral perspective, that I want to
share with you. The first is that
each of us needs to grow in our
spiritual life as we collectively
take on more responsibility that
comes with being a spiritually
and offer a great My reason for bringing up our
array of topics “My reason for
spiritual growth and priorities
that promise chal- bringing up our
comes from a deep desire for
spiritual growth and
lenging and en- our church to be a truly healthy
priorities comes from
couraging conversation. I am place. Only God‘s mercy can a deep desire for our
asking you to stay in shape in minister to that. The question church to be a truly
your spiritual lives by giving then is how are we open to re- healthy place. Only
yourself the chance to grow with ceiving such mercy?The heart of
God’s mercy can
any of these opportunities. As the issue has to do with another minister to that.”
we grow in faith we are more saying I heard once: In order to
available to grow in our disciple- say yes to the great things some-
ship which is the fruit of spiritual times we have to say no to some
maturity. So take care of your- good things. I pray that we take
self, accept the challenges that the time to be a healthy commu-
accompany believers, and claim nity. Discerning the Spirit is a
the joy God has for all of us as a must for us! The world around
community of faith. us is full of anxious answers and
Secondly is a word of encourage- sometimes people will latch on to

mature congregation. Tradition- ment for you to prioritize as those only to find out they have

ally we Anglicans do this chiefly much as possible. I am not sure if been taken for a ride. May we be

via our worship, music, outreach, there is such a thing as a perfect the Church that offers life-giving

and prayer life. St. Martin‘s has balance, but to try for more of a connections for ourselves and

many opportunities for spiritual balance is usually within our con- others. Claim the joy!

growth through the various bible trol. How do you lean upon Blessings, Fr. Jon

St. Martin’s to hire an additional part-time sexton

Are you looking for a part-time job? We need an
additional staff person to perform routine mainte-
nance and cleaning duties at our church.
The new sexton will split the responsibilities cur-
rently handled by Tom Warrington, who has been
our sexton for the past 2 years. The new position
will require 10-12 hours each week,
including some Sundays.
If you are interested in this position
or would like to recommend some-
one, please contact The Rev. Jon
Hall.
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Mary & Martha Guild travels to Butterfly House
The Magnificent Owl
By Anne Gravatte with us. Drinks and dessert member of the Garden,
Butterfly is just one of
the many species you’ll Our Mary & Martha Guild will be provided. you will not have to pay to
find at the
will meet October 13 for If you have not been to the enter the Butterfly House.
Butterfly House.
an outing to Butterfly House, this is a Senior ticket prices are

the Butterfly perfect time to go. There $4.50.

House and a will be the beautiful owl We look forward to seeing

picnic in Faust butterflies and an orchid all our regular group, but if
Park. We‘ll display as well. The Butterfly you‘re new to St. Martin‘s,
carpool from House is part of the won- we‘d love to have you join
the church derful Missouri Botanical us on Wednesday, Oct. 13
and just take a sack lunch Garden. So if you are a at 10:15 at church.

Stephen Ministers: Focusing on the process of caring

By Dick Durley God will show you the way ahead. As Mat-

When you are in a crisis situation, such as the thew said about people facing difficulties:
STEPHEN "Look at the birds in the air; they do not
MINISTRY
loss of a loved one, a divorce, an illness, the
LEADERS: loss of job, anxiety about the future or any sow or reap or store away, and yet your
Leanne Lyle other reason, Stephen Ministers can guide heavenly Father feeds them" (Matt 6:26); and
(532-0794)
you with steps you need to take. We provide again "Therefore do not worry about to-
Barbara McCann
(536-2738) a comforting and accepting situation so that morrow, for tomorrow will worry about
Mary Pomeroy
you can talk openly about your feelings, ex- itself" (Matt 6:34). By focusing on the proc-
(532-9183)
pressing your sadness, hurt, anger or fears. ess, rather than results, we can help you
Beverly Weaver
(230-3348) Our purpose is to get you though the pre- work through you grief effectively, and get

sent, one day at a time, and enable you handle you back on your feet and ready to face the

various situations as they arise. Eventually future.

October book club features story of a pioneer woman

By Ruby Downs life and love in frontier Arizona at the end of

St. Martin's Book Club meets on Tuesday, the last century. Fragmented and disjointed in

October 26 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in Packwood its early chapters, with poor spelling and

Library. Our book selection for October is grammar, Sarah's journal gradually gains in

These is my Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes clarity and eloquence as she matures. While

Prine, 1881-1901 written by Nancy Turner.
Come join the discussion. Newcomers are
always welcome.
From Publishers Weekly:
Based on the real-life exploits of the author's
great-grandmother, this fictionalized diary
vividly details one woman's struggles with
MESSAGES
this device may frustrate some readers at
first, Taylor's deft progression produces the
intended reward: she not only tells of her
heroine's growth, but she shows it through
Sarah's writing and insights. The result is a
compelling portrait of an enduring love, the
rough old West and a memorable pioneer.
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On giving thanks — the UTO way

By Bette Crabtree a few minutes each day
Our fall ingathering will for prayer and thankful-
be Sunday, Oct. 31, at ness. By sharing the bless-
all services. ings in your life you help
many people in need.
By practicing the disci-
There may be a few min-
pline of daily prayers and United Thank
utes when all of you are
thanksgiving, you will be Offering fall
together at breakfast or ingathering:
expressing the deepest
dinner or when each of Sunday, Oct. 31,
faith in your thankfulness
you can find a moment to at all services.
to God, for who you are,
remember how lucky you
what you are able to
are, say a prayer and drop
achieve in your life and
a coin in the Blue Box.
how you share your love.
Every coin from every Blue Box Keep the box where you can
The United Thank Offering is a
and Blue Envelope is given in see it every day as a reminder
long-standing tradition in the
grants. to give thanks for your many
Episcopal Church. Placing
Every cent you give, represent- blessings. Your gifts through
‖thankful coins‖ in the Blue Box
ing your thankful prayers today, prayer each day will make a
is also a tradition, rich in spiri-
is the dream for tomorrow‘s difference in someone‘s life
tuality and love. The United
life and gives hope to people all tomorrow.
Thank Offering began as a part
over the world. Blue boxes and envelopes are
of missionary efforts of the
Every member of the family can available in the Narthex if you
Women‘s Auxiliary to the
become part of UTO by taking need one.
Board of Mission in 1889.

UTO gives thanks for spring donations ECW says ‘Thanks’!

St. Martin‘s ECW Executive

The Rev. Jon Hall,
Board deeply appreciates all
This is to confirm your parish‘s contribution of $1,005.28 to the the members of St. Martin‘s
United Thank Offering. I would like to express my appreciation to all who participated in the spring
the members of St. Martin's who participated and especially those, UTO ingathering, especially
including Jeanne King, who organized this United Thank Offering Bette Crabtree, who organized
Ingathering. the collection for us. We hope
As of last weekend, there is information on our diocesan web site that we can count on your con-
under ministries about UTO. To view this go to: diocesemo.org , tinued support for the UTO fall
select ministries, select UTO. ingathering. We, the people of

Sincerely, St. Martin‘s, have much for

Rosemary Bagin, UTO Diocesan Coordinator which to be grateful.

# 4 Americana Place Ct., O'Fallon, MO. 63366 — Jeanne King

baginr@aol.com; 636-281-1962
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Mother’s group is now Tuesday morning book club

By Jeanne King
TUESDAY
The Young Mothers Group has
BOOK CLUB
returned with a new name:
SELECTION:
Tuesday Morning Women‘s
Sister of My Heart
Book Club — with the support
By Chitra of St. Martin‘s Episcopal Church
Banerjee Divakarani
Woman. The group meets from
9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Family
Lounge, located in the under-
croft of St. Martin‘s Church.
Babysitting is provided so that
any women with young children
are able to come.
Just think: You can enjoy the
friendship of other women and
your children will be nurtured a
few rooms away by loving
adults. This Women‘s Book
Club is inclusive -- any woman
is welcome to attend. If you
are a retired gal, who would
like to pick up some energy
from or share your wisdom and
experience with the younger
women, visit a meeting. If you
have a friend or neighbor who
does not attend St. Martin‘s
Church or any church, invite
them to come along. This
group is about fellowship (or
should I say sisterhood), con-
versation, discussion and maybe
a little mind ―candy‖, too.
Too busy to read? Come on
Tuesday anyway. You will hear
and learn about popular books
and their authors. This may be
the just the ‗thing‘ that will feed
your mind, heart and spirit.

St. Martin’s to host special Scouting classes

By Kim Montgomery Poppy Parker at 636-273-9623 or by e-mail at

Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts are invited to attend poppy2parker@gmail.com.

classes at St. Martin‘s to earn their religious em- Kim Montgomery at 636-227-9103 or by e-mail
blem. Classes begin Oct. 3 and cost $20 per stu- at montgomeryk@earthlink.net.
dent, which includes a booklet, pin and patch. The God and Me God and Family
program is for students in Protestant and inde- Grades 1-3 Grades 4-5
pendent Christian churches and requires an adult Oct. 24; Nov. 7, 14, 21 Oct. 3, 24; Nov. 7, 14, 21
to attend all classes with their scout. For more 2-3 p.m. 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
information or to register, please contact:

Sharing in a prayer from a London church

By Rina Chittooran can continue to be.

I spent my sabbatical at the University of London
last fall and attended a wonderful Anglican church
called St. Pancras built in 1819, right up the street
from the British Museum, in one of the busiest
parts of London. I spent every Sunday morning
there, standing in a wooden pew (with a door) in
a little hollow worn away by thousands of feet
that had stood there before me for almost 200
years. This prayer was placed in each pew and I've
always thought it was lovely. I wanted to share it
with everyone at St. Martin's because it exempli-
MESSAGES fies what I think we are, as a church, and what we
"God, our Heavenly Father, make, we pray, the
door of this church wide enough to welcome all
who need human love and fellowship and a Fa-
ther's care; but narrow enough to shut out all
envy, pride and lack of love. Here may the
tempted find help, the sorrowing receive com-
fort, and the penitent be assured of your mercy;
and here may all your children renew their
strength and go on their way in hope and joy,
through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Thomas Ken,
Bishop of Bath & Wells, 1684-1711).
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Finding God in the silence
Be quiet!
Sit still!
Just listen…
How many times have
you spoken those words
to your children? I often
say them in frustration, hoping
God will grant me a little grace
to deal with the problem of the
moment. But instead of just
barking those orders to a loved
one, I‘d like to suggest you to
do the same yourself. Being
quiet, sitting still and just listen-
ing can lead to some profound
encounters with God.
Silence can be uncomfortable…
even frightening. Our lives are
filled with sound. We turn on
televisions and radios when no
one is around to fill the silence
October Christian Formation Classes
St. Martin‘s offers a variety of
Christian Formation classes for
all ages and all stages:
Sunday School
Every Sunday, 9 – 10 a.m.
Ages 4 – 18
Undercroft Classrooms
Children’s Worship
Every Sunday, 10:15 a.m.
Ages 4 – 8
Upper Laird
Deacon’s Forum
Sunday, Oct. 3
9 – 10 a.m.
Park Hall
so we don‘t feel
―alone.‖ I challenge
you to take a moment
right now: close your
eyes and sit quietly for
one minute.
What did you hear?
What were you thinking about?
How did you feel?
I do this exercise in our confir-
mation class every week…
gradually increasing the amount
of time we sit in silence. Some
people are immediately com-
fortable with the idea – others
never get comfortable with it.
But I think it‘s important to give
God a chance to talk to us.
Remember the story of Elijah at
Horeb? (Read 1 Kings 19: 1-15)
Sunday Adult Classes
Sunday, Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31
9 – 10 a.m.
Upper Laird
Bible Studies
Mondays – 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays – 10 a.m.
Thursdays – 6:30 a.m.
Thursdays - 10 a.m.
Packwood Library
Inquirers / Confirmation Class
Teens and Adults
Sundays, 4 – 6 p.m.
Upper Laird
Elijah had run away because he
was afraid for his life. He was
hiding in a cave, waiting for
guidance from God. There was
a great wind, an earthquake and
a fire. But Elijah didn‘t hear the
voice of God until there was
silence.
I encourage you to come to our
confirmation class, take a quiet
walk, kneel in the pews at
church or just close your eyes
at your desk at work or school.
Be quiet, sit still and just listen
for God.
For more ideas for prayers, prac-
tices and tools for teens and par-
ents, go to www.myfaithmylife.org
Madison, Sofie, Jack and Vince enjoy the first day of Sunday
School classes Sept. 12.
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Contact Christian
Formation Director
Janis Greenbaum at
636-227-1484, ext. 22
or jgreenbaum@
stmartinschurch.org
Sunday School
Offerings
All children are encour-
aged to bring their
spare change or a por-
tion of their allowance
to Sunday School each
week. The money we
collect this year will
purchase school and art
supplies for the chil-
dren in our companion
diocese of Lui, Africa.
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Answering God’s Call… in the spirit of St. Francis
By Mary Richardson
We go forth from church every
Sunday to do God‘s work in the
world. Mopsi Hanley and I have
found our passion as foster par-
ents with the Humane Society of
Missouri.
Every year more than 1,500 ani-
mals enter the foster care sys-
tem. Mopsi and I are part of a
volunteer group who give them a
home, love and a chance for a bet-
ter life. Although the facilities and
care at the shelter are superb, the
individual attention received in a
home makes such a difference in
their lives.
Animals come into foster care for
a variety of reasons. Babies just
need time to grow. Others need
socializing. Some are recovering
from illness, most common are
upper respiratory infections. Mopsi
and I have become pros at admin-
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istering medication, steaming stuffy
noses and cleaning up after sick
litters of puppies and kittens.
Fostering sure turns life into a
grand adventure. I‘ve had kittens
stuck behind my refrigerator, res-
cued puppies in my fishpond and
had my hostas smashed flat by
romping canines. I‘ve cleaned up
all manner of messes off my floor,
my shoes and my bare feet. I‘ve
found that a spunky kitten colliding
with a glass of orange juice causes
considerable damage to my laptop
keyboard. I‘ve pried disgusting ob-
jects from the mouths of pups,
including a used cigar, desiccated
worms, and ―treasures‖ from the
litter box while frantically shouting,
―Icky, Icky, Icky!‖ I‘ve tamed wild
kittens that were not adoptable,
offering them love and teaching
them that hands are for petting.
I‘ve learned that Pit Bulls can be
the sweetest of pups, Great Pyre-
nees are really big, newborn Shih
Tzus look like guinea pigs, and
Labs don‘t always like water. I‘ve
discovered that kittens can hide
in the smallest space, but emerge
when the vacuum is turned on
and that puppies walk just fine
down the street but like to be
carried home. I‘ve treated upper
respiratory infections, diarrhea,
eye injuries and parvo. I‘ve cared
for nursing mamas and babies,
some from puppy mills, never
having been in a home before. My
mind can‘t imagine the horrors
they have experienced but look
with hope to their future.
When the chores are over-
whelming and the house is clut-
tered, I find peace in the chaos
with a purr or wag of the tail,
knowing this is where they need
to be.
Often I‘m asked how I can give
them up again. Sometimes I cry,
but I always kiss them good bye
and tell them that I will love them
forever. My trust in the system
and hope that they will find their
Forever Homes allows me to
continue. Other fosters are al-
ways waiting, needing care. The
cycle of soiled newspapers and
litter boxes, puppy chow, laundry,
belly rubs and love begins
again. I‘ve opened my heart, an-
swered God‘s call in my own
unique way and have received
more blessings than I ever imag-
ined.
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Milestones at St. Martin’s
BIRTH
Myra Marie Sealey – Sept. 2
Parents: Heidi & Jeff Sealey
Grandparents:
Daryl & Steve Norman
OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS
Oct. 1 - Mason Bias
Oct. 2 - Tom Soule
Oct. 3 - Carolann Sternberg
- Steve Lee
Oct. 4 - Elijah Chiles
- Max Adewunmi
Oct. 5 - Garrett Newcomer
Oct. 6 - Bob Waters
- Joshua Little
- Lindsey Peters
Oct. 8 - Barbara Larson
- Rich Luebcke
- Bob Ecker
Oct. 9 - Bob Buehler
- Kelly Jackson
- Kristen Jackson
Oct. 10 - Clayton Lee
- Tori Fencl
- Christopher Lenz
Oct. 11 - Bonnie Little
Oct. 12 - Carl Cowles, Jr.
- Jennifer Neckermann
- Lorilee Baumer
Oct. 13 - Bob Hoff
- Jody Mena
Oct. 15 - Mason Smith
Thanksgiving at St. Martin’s
Begin your holiday by giving thanks with your family at St. Martin‘s.
The Rev. Sally Weaver will be our guest to lead us in Eucharist at
10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25.
Sally will also lead a Thanksgiving service at her home church, St.
Francis Episcopal Church at 616 Stockell (Masonic Lodge) in
Eureka on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m.
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BANNS OF MARRIAGE:
I publish the Banns of Marriage between Michael Kellogg of
Missouri and Ashleigh Gibson of Missouri. If any of you know
just cause why they may not be joined together in Holy Mat-
rimony, you are bidden to declare it. This is the second time
of asking. (BCP p. 437)
Pet blessing Oct. 3
Oct. 17 - Susan Carpenter
- Ryan Lockhart
Oct. 19 - Larry Jackson St. Martin‘s will hold a ―Mass on the Grass‖ to celebrate St.
- Linda Kelly Francis Day Sunday, Oct. 3 at 10:15 a.m. St. Francis
Oct. 21 - Bob Elsperman
showed great love for animals and all God‘s creation during
Oct. 22 - Jan Ford
his life. In his honor, we will have a blessing of the pets
- Jennifer Thomas
- Chloe Bostic during our outdoor service. Everyone is invited to bring
Oct. 23 - Russ Sternberg their pets (on a leash or properly restrained) to our back
- Bev Weaver lawn for this special service. Be sure to bring a lawn chair
Oct. 24 - Jason Newcomer
or a blanket to sit on. If the weather is bad, we‘ll bring our
- William Bias
service inside to Park Hall.
Oct. 25 - Anne Gravatte
- Jean DuPont
- Poppy Parker
Oct. 26 - Liz Arras
Oct. 27 - Harriett Leedy
- Mike Reeves
- Brian Gould
Oct. 28 - Kay Stendebach
- Ginny Marchetto
- Patrick Kelly
- Will Gerretsen
Oct. 29 - Justin Naber
Oct. 30 - Olivia Bradshaw
Oct. 31 - Mopsi Hanley The Magee family (above) and Ray & Ann Harbert (below)
- Alexandra Jackson enjoy last year’s Mass in the Grass.
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Lay Ministries Schedule for October

OCTOBER 3 Oct. 17, 10:15 a.m. cont’d
Ushers: Jean DuPont, Mark Edwards,
8 a.m. Rich Eidson, Steve Gillies
Lector & Chalice Bearer: Jim Crabtree Healing Ministers: Barb McCann, Leanne Lyle
Ushers: Don & Judy Harbaugh Chalice Bearers: Ruby Downs, Tom Allen
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Acolytes: Ellie Ecker, Grace Gerretsen, Lindsey Peters
Greeters: Vicki & Jeff Nordeen
10:15 a.m. (Mass on the Grass/Outdoor Service) Children’s Worship Leader: Debbie Glazer
1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson CW Assistants: Mike Peters, Mackenzie Morrison
2nd Lesson: Mary Edmonson Nursery: Jody Mena,
Prayer Leader: Bob Buehler Eucharistic Visitors: Mary K Heyde, Phyllis Duff
Ushers: Steve Young, Sarah Aleman, Joe Biondo, Lana Biondo
Chalice Bearers: Mary Edmonson, Bob Buehler OCTOBER 24
Acolytes: Lindsey Peters, Ellie Ecker, Abby Trieschman
Greeters: Carole Gerretsen 8 a.m.
Children’s Worship Leader: Terri Garbo Lector & Chalice Bearer: Daryl Norman
CW Assistants: Matthew Greenbaum, Kiki Cogan Ushers: Bob & Jan Waters
Nursery: Jody Mena,
Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert, Nancy Young 10:15 a.m.
1st Lesson: Rich Luebcke
OCTOBER 10 2nd Lesson: Judi Batch
Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch
8 a.m. Ushers: Bob Huheey, Linda Huheey, Bob McElroy, Jeff Nordeen
Lector & Chalice Bearer: Loretta Go Healing Ministers: Barb McCann, Bev Weaver
Ushers: Rich & Honor Hebenstreit Chalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck Batch
Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Mackenzie Morrison, Abby Trieschmann
10:15 a.m. Greeters: Nancy & Steve Young
1st Lesson: Maxine Heller Children’s Worship Leader: Kathy Willis
2nd Lesson: Janis Greenbaum CW Assistants: Gina Garbo, Matthew Greenbaum
Prayer Leader: Kurt Greenbaum Nursery: Jody Mena,
Ushers: Mary Jane Drake, Larry Cornelius, Rich Brown, Eucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill, Nancy Young
Barbara Bartelsmeyer
Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Bev Weaver OCTOBER 31
Chalice Bearers: Janis & Kurt Greenbaum
Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Matthew Greenbaum, Mackenzie Morrison 8 a.m.
Greeters: Mary K & Erv Heyde Lector: Bob Elsperman
Children’s Worship Leader: Judi Batch Chalice Bearer: D‘Arcy Elsperman
CW Assistants: Gina Garbo, Grace Gerretsen Ushers: Jim & Bette Crabtree
Nursery: Jody Mena, Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert, Rebecca Barger
10:15 a.m.
OCTOBER 17 1st Lesson: Mary K Heyde
2nd Lesson: Ray Harbert
8 a.m. Prayer Leader: Jane Klieve
Lector: Jeanne King Ushers: Bob Pomeroy, Wayne Peters, Deanne Orris, Steve Young
Chalice Bearer: Lou Voit, Sr. Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Judi Batch
Ushers: Bob & Ginny Marchetto Chalice Bearers: Ray Harbert, Jane Klieve
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Acolytes: Matthew Greenbaum, Ellie Ecker, Grace Gerretsen
Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke
10:15 a.m. Children’s Worship Leader: Teresa Reeves
1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran CW Assistants: Mackenzie Morrison, Abby Trieschmann
2nd Lesson: Ruby Downs Nursery: Jody Mena,
Prayer Leader: Tom Allen Eucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill, Rebecca Barger

If you cannot serve your on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change (636-227-1484).
If you have any special scheduling needs please contact:
Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers: Ruby Downs, 636-458-5033 / rsdowns@swbell.net; Acolytes: Bob Ecker, 636-230-7302 / dvs-be@charter.net;
Greeters: Mary K Heyde, 636-532-9345 / heydes@charter.net.; Children’s Worship & Nursery: Janis Greenbaum, 314-651-1843 /
jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org.
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Office Closed
STMARTINSCHURCH.ORG

3 8 am - Eucharist, Rite I
9 am - Deacon’s Forum
Christian Formation
10:15 am - Eucharist, Rite II
Mass in the Grass
4 pm - Confirmation Class
4 5 6 7 8 9
10:30 am - Bible Study 9:30 am - ECW Book Club 6:30 am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed 9 am - Men’s Group Breakfast
1:15 pm - Staff Mtg. 10 am - Women’s Bible Study Noon - Holy Eucharist 9 am - Morning Prayer
10 am - Beginners’ Bible Study
6:30 pm - Bell Choir 7 pm - Evangelism Committee 7 pm - Sanctuary Choir

10 Food Pantry Sunday 11 Columbus Day 12 13 14 15 16

SERVICE DAY
8 am - Eucharist, Rite I
9 am - Christian Formation
10:15 am - Eucharist, Rite II
4 pm - Confirmation Class
Office Closed 9:30 am - ECW Book Club 10:30 am - Mary & Martha 6:30 am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
10:30 am - Bible Study 10 am - Women’s Bible Study Noon - Holy Eucharist 9 am - Morning Prayer Gibson-Kellogg Wedding
1:15 pm - Staff Mtg. 10 am - Beginners’ Bible Study
6:30 pm - Bell Choir 7 pm - Stephen Ministry
7 pm—Outreach Committee 7 pm - Sanctuary Choir

17 Priest Disc. Fund 18 19 20 21 22 23

8 am - Eucharist, Rite I
9 am - Christian Formation
10:15 am - Eucharist, Rite II
4 pm - Confirmation Class
7 pm - Youth Group
10:30 am - Bible Study 9:30 am - ECW Book Club
1:15 pm - Staff Mtg. 10 am - Women’s Bible Study
5:30 pm - Executive Committee
6:30 pm - Bell Choir 7 pm - Hospitality Committee
Noon - Holy Eucharist
November Newsletter Deadline
6:30 am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
9 am - Morning Prayer
10 am - Beginners’ Bible Study
7 pm - Sanctuary Choir
7 pm—ECW meeting

24 25 26 27 28 6:30 am - Men’s Bible 29 30

8 am - Eucharist, Rite I
9 am - Christian Formation
10:15 am - Eucharist, Rite II
4 pm - Confirmation Class
10:30 am - Bible Study 9:30 am - ECW Book Club 9 am - Morning Prayer Office Closed
1:15 pm - Staff Mtg. 10 am - Women’s Bible Study Noon - Holy Eucharist 10 am - Beginners’ Bible Study Fall Festival
11:30 am - Lunch Bunch Coat Drive Begins
6 pm - Vestry Mtg. 7 pm - Stephen Ministry
6:30 pm - Bell Choir 7 pm - Book Club 7 pm - Sanctuary Choir

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8 am - Eucharist, Rite I
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9 am - Christian Formation
10:15 am - Eucharist, Rite II
4 pm - Confirmation Class
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W ORSHIP SCHEDULE

SUNDAY MORNINGS
8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist I
9 a.m. - Christian Formation
10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist II
WEDNESDAYS
Noon - Holy Eucharist II

Many thanks… for quite a party!

By Mary Pomeroy Carole Clary Leslie & Scott Pattengill
Lincoln & Mary Jane Drake Wayne Peters & family
St. Martin‘s pulled out all the stops for Fr.
Mary Edmonson Bob Pomeroy
Jon‘s Installation Reception on August 25 Margaret Eidson Mary Richardson
and what a blast it was! We had a win- Bill Gamlin Tom Soule
ning combination: delicious food, great Carole Gerretsen Carolyn Stern
music and happy people! Heidi Gioia Russ & Carolann Sternberg
Loretta Go Gary Sanders
Everyone was eager to step up with their
Janis Greenbaum Lou & Joan Voit
time, talent, and treasure to share their
Colleen Hall Janese Voit
joy and thanksgiving for the new begin-
Mopsi Hanley Tom Warrington
ning and new life in our church. So many Rich Hebenstreit Nancy Young
people helped in so many ways; we could Linda Huheey The Men‘s Group
not have done it without your loving gen- Tim & Renee Jerry Stephanie Wiles
erosity and helping hands. Jim & Bette Crabtree The Hospitality Committee:
Mary Drastal Esther Cornelius, Phyllis Duff,
Many thanks to all who contributed and/
Jeanne King Beverly DuPont, Anne Gra-
or helped in any way:
Jane Klieve vatte, Beverly Kinkade, Mary
Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Anne Krelo Lou LaPlaunt, Leanne Lyle,
John & Sarah Aleman Michelle Magee Ruth Minster, Mary Pomeroy,
Sherrie Algren Jim & Alice McLaughlin Leslie Pattengill, Fil Walker
Sandy Baranowski Judy Moon
Chuck & Judi Bath We‘re sorry if we missed your name, but
Kim Montgomery
Richard Brown Jenny Neckermann know that your deeds did not go unno-
ticed!