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St. Timothy’s Mission Statement Inspired by the Spirit of Christ, we glorify God by being a welcoming Christian community with meaningful and
joyous worship, challenging education and care and respect for all God’s creation, while proclaiming the Gospel and reaching out to the world.
Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church 808 North Mason Road Creve Coeur, Mo 63141-6306 Address Service Requested The Rev. Marvin Lee Foltz, Rector Church Office (314) 434-5906 Fax: (314) 434-4103 Web Site: http://www.saint-tims.org Heidi Clark, Associate to the Rector Dean Bye, Director of Music Peggy Huesemann, Director of Christian Education Alice McLaughlin, Parish Secretary Susan Moenkhaus, Editor
Dated Church Material Prompt Delivery Appreciated
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Creve Coeur, MO January 2014
Financial Snapshot November 2013, For the first 11 months of the year:
For the first 11 months of the year: Target revenues and expenses (Budget %) 92% Actual plate receipts 114% Actual pledge receipts 91% Actual expenses 85% After 11 months our financial position continues to be strong, with revenues ahead of plan and expenses less than budgeted. Plate was especially encouraging - 14% of our projection. Pledges are coming in well too. December is traditionally a very positive month financially - for the last 5 years the church has had a surplus in December. Your Finance Committee greatly appreciates you providing your pledge intentions for 2014 and we are happy to report we have exceeded our pledge goal for 2014! We look forward to presenting the preliminary budget to the Vestry later this month. The Finance Committee
Come, then, let us observe the Feast. Truly wondrous is the whole chronicle of the Nativity. For this day the ancient slavery is ended, the devil confounded, the demons take to flight, the power of death is broken, paradise is unlocked, the curse is taken away, sin is removed from us, error driven out, truth has been brought back, the speech of kindliness diffused, and spreads on every side, a heavenly way of life has been planted on the earth, angels communicate with men without fear, and men now hold speech with angels. Why is this? Because God is now on earth, and man in heaven; on every side all things commingle. He became Flesh. He did not become God. He was God. Wherefore He became flesh, so that He Whom heaven did not contain, a manger would this day receive. He was placed in a manger, so that He, by whom all things arc nourished, may receive an infant’s food from His Virgin Mother. So, the Father of all ages, as an infant at the breast, nestles in the virginal arms, that the Magi may more easily see Him. Since this day the Magi too have come, and made a beginning of withstanding tyranny; and the heavens give glory, as the Lord is revealed by a star. To Him, then, Who out of confusion has wrought a clear path, to Christ, to the Father, and to the Holy Ghost, we offer all praise, now and for ever. Amen. St. John Chrysostom, “Homily on Christmas Morning”
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
JANUARY anniversaries
1 Sue Ann McAvoy 3 Ron Kirkpatrick 6 Stan Viglione 7 Matthew Palmer 9 Kellie Aldrich Dean Bye Lorna Peirce Diane Brost
10 Madeline Zwikelmaier Bitsy Hastings 12 Kat Setzer 14 Gwen Muzik Danny Phillips 16 Joe Yokota Miranda Robert Gary Shreiner 18 Bryan Pomeroy
19 Cynthia Fox Amanda Ives 21 Nancy Davidson Irene Cummins Keith Boyd 29 Amy Conard Ron Fleck Blair Porter 31 Norma Rayfield
3 Holly and Howie Wilson 4 Pat and Andy Arras 12 Madeline and Kurt Zwikelmaier 21 Karen and Toby Hafeli
22 Michelle and Larry Holmes
23 Kathy and Charlie Holland
Dear Good People of St. Timothy’s,
The feast of Christmas celebrates the mystery of the incarnation. The two great feasts of the church, Easter and Christmas, each in their own way, demonstrate the love of God for his beautiful and broken creation. Christmas is the foundation for Easter! And the paschal mystery of redemption reveals the mind of God in his plan to restore his creation.
God is now on earth, and man in heav-en; on every side all things commingle. He be-came Flesh. He did not become God. He was God. Wherefore He became flesh, so that He Whom heaven did not contain, a manger would this day receive. He was placed in a manger, so that He, by whom all things arc nourished, may receive an infant’s food from His Virgin Mother. St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Christmas Morning.
All that is good, lovely, noble and blessed is celebrated in the coming of the infant Christ. He comes, not only to be draw us to this beauty, to engage our sentiments and affections, but to embrace our pains and our estrangement. He was carried helpless in the arms of his mother and father as they flee the rage of Herod. He reasoned with the wise in the temple as a youth, which means he embraced the discipline of study. He labored beside his father Joseph in the carpenter shop, which means he blessed all human labor. He lived with mother and father and brothers and sisters in a family. He sponsored a wedding feast as his first miracle, which means he blessed all human love. He felt compassion for the poor who were trapped in their poverty. He touched the wounds of the sick and healed the minds of the tormented. In
Jesus, God so totally embraced the human condition so that nothing in our humanness is outside of the experience of God.
Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto, says the Roman playwright, Terence, “I am man. Nothing human is alien to me.” Christ might also say this, but in him the saying would mean so much more. It means that all realities of our nature are carried to the bosom of God. It means that all the love that God feels for this uniquely begotten one is shared with us also. This issue of the Angler announces all the opportunities that we at St. Timothy’s Church are able to provide to rejoice in this love. I hope that you will find time in the rush of the holidays to be a part of these celebrations.
St. Irenaeus is widely quoted as saying something like this, “The glory of God is man fully alive” or “the glory of God is a human life fully lived” or “Gloria dei vivens homo”. I can't find the primary source for this. If you do please let me know. Whatever the source, the concept is a primary source for Anglican theology. We believe that God loves us in depth and embraces, indwells and completes our humanity. All the joy of giving and the sentiment of the season then is good, though it can be exploited. But really is important is the singular fact that in the incarnation of Christ we are fully loved and can reach the potential of being fully loving human beings.
Now that does make the angels sing! Glory to God in the highest! And peace to his people on earth! Love, Marvin +
Angel Tree Gi s Brighten Holidays
Thank you for all your generosity to the four families from Circle of Concern. All the gi s should help brighten their holidays. Thank you also for all the movie ckets for Lakeside. We purchased enough ckets for all the kids and staff to go to
the movies. May your holidays be filled with hoped‐for gi s and experiences. Amy Conard
The sympathy of the parish is extended to the Metcalfe and Orthwein families on the death of Nancy Metcalfe. Nancy was one of the founding members of St. Timothy’s and a good friend to many.
Sympathy is also extended to the Lambert family on the death of Don’s sister, Marilyn Lambert.
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On Sun., Dec. 15, the children and youth in the Weavers and Youth Ministry classes were able to celebrate a “Non- Commercial Christmas.” Thanks to the wonderful idea from Sara Vanacht and the generosity of Saint Tim’s, each class was given one hundred
dollars to spend. After careful thought and discussion, the following was purchased:
Weavers 1 Mosquito Nets and Training to Prevent Malaria A Share in a Community Garden Education for a Girl/Woman
Weavers 2 Flock of Chickens Clean Water for One Person Training for a Community Healthcare Worker
Weavers 3 Training for a Community Healthcare Worker Llama
Rite 13 Flock of Chickens Clean Water for One Person Llama
J2A Rabbits Flock of Chickens Seeds, Tools and Training Mosquito Nets and Training to Prevent Malaria
YAC Education for a Girl/Woman Clean Water for One Person Nourishment for One Child
May Christ’s bright star enlighten our minds and hearts as we strive for equality, justice and kindness in the world. Amen.
Blessings, Peggy Huesemann
From the Director of Christian Education
Men's Bible Study Breakfast‐‐Wednesday, January 15 at 6:45a.m. in the Fellowship Hall Each Wednesday of the month a group of men come together to study the forthcoming lessons for Sunday worship. We meet for an hour, studying the texts while enjoying coffee, rolls, and conversa on. Many of the par cipants make this a stop before going on to work. We invite all of the men of the parish to join us for a full breakfast on Jan. 15th for an introduc on to the bible study fellowship. You are invited to bring a friend from outside the parish as well. The lessons will be provided as well as any other material needed for the day. There will be a sign‐up sheet on the bulle n board in the Gathering Space so we know how many will come. We’ll have a full breakfast of eggs and sausage in a special concoc on plus other foods. Hopefully you won't leave hungry, either physically or spiritually.
For addi on informa on call the office or Roy Moore at 314.469.3841.
St. Timothy’s Annual Mee ng Will be Held on Sunday, January 26, 2014 The Business Mee ng will start in the Parish Hall a er the
one service at 9 a.m. Ac vi es for children will be provided
What goes on at the Annual Mee ng? Fellowship—a endees from all 3 services come together Food—con nental breakfast Financials—see where we stand and where we’re going 2014 budget presenta on to the parish Vo ng—four new Vestry members will be elected, four will conclude their 3‐year terms Re ring from Vestry are Carolyn Moore, Peter Wangler, Don Dewey, and Chuck Kiefe Candidates for 4 open posi ons are Caroline Kelsey, Steve Cameron, Marlene Gruber Clark, Nancy Sinise, Michael Wyland, Tate Mitchell, Kim Dressel, and Larry Holmes Diocesan Conven on delegates will be elected Commi ee and ministry reports (will be printed in a take‐home booklet) State of the Parish address from Fr. Foltz
Who can vote? In order to vote at the Annual mee ng, you must be 18 years old and a "Member in good standing" of St. Timothy's Church, which is vague but means the member has stated to the Rector that they want to be affiliated with St. Timothy's and has given a statement or evidence of their bap sm. The member can also have transferred mem‐bership from another church.
Please come to the mee ng no ma er how long you’ve been at St. Tim’s. The mee ng usually lasts about 1 1/2 hours and moves quickly. You’ll learn a lot and have the opportunity to ask ques ons.
*If you or your Ministry Team are responsible for submi ng a report, please be in touch with Heidi Clark for a sample of the new template for reports. Thank you.
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
On the 4th Sunday of the month, St. Tim’s “Lunch Bunch” meets at a nearby restaurant for lunch a er the 10:30 a.m. church services. The January lunch will be a er the Annual Mee ng:
Sunday, January 26
Granite City (GC) Food & Brewery 11411 Olive Blvd. at Craig Rd.
1:00 p.m.
The restaurant offers a brunch buffet or items off the menu. We would love to have you join us. It’s perfect if you are a newcomer, or would simply like to get know others from St. Tim’s. Please sign up on the bulle n board in the Gathering Space by Sunday, January 19.
Women’s Book Group to Discuss “The Tor lla Curtain”
Winter is here, me to curl up with an engaging, compelling book that challenges all our stereotypes and raises ques ons about immigra on. The Tor lla Curtain by T.C.Boyle is available in paperback from amazon.com for $12.52 and from local libraries. I will have 10 library copies available on December 21 for the first 10 who request them on sign‐up sheet in gathering space. Our group will meet with two choices of dates: Tuesday evening January 28 at 7 pm or Wednesday morning January 29 at 8:30 am (before the 10:00 am Eucharist). Childcare available on request. Please join us! Deacon Jan
Gree ngs of the Season … Christmas Eve 5:00 Service: The children of St. Timothy’s have been invited to come to lead the congrega on with readings and carols. We will prac ce the songs on Sunday morning the 22nd at 9:30 (during Sunday School) and meet at 4:30 Christmas Eve for a final run‐through. Thank you Sunday School Teachers! O Li le Town of Bethlehem Hymnal #79 Verses 1, 2, and 5 Away in a Manger Hymnal #101 – note – this is the tradi onal “Cradle Song” melody. – Children sing all 3 verses Go Tell it on The Mountain Hymn #99 Youth Choir: The Youth Choir is off to a wonderful start. They are alterna ng rehearsals on Sunday mornings (8:55‐9:25am) with Family Worship, so the children and their families can par cipate in both. Email Dean Bye dean@saint‐ ms.org for their current schedule. Heidi Clark Associate to the Rector St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Christmas Services at St. Timothy’s
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 25, 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist
The Blessing of the Crèche and Gospel Lesson in Readings and Carols
10:30 Festival Eucharist
St. Timothy Choir, the St. Timothy Bell Choir, and the St. Timothy Brass
Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25
10:30 Eucharist with Congregational Carols
All are invited to all services
Adrian Moore has accepted the ministry Chair of Outreach Grants! Thank you, Adrian and thanks to Frank Kohn for his many years of leadership.
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ECM Has a New Partner
Episcopal City Mission (ECM) has recently partnered with Goodsearch.com. This is a great way to earn money for ECM without doing anything you weren’t already doing (shopping online, searching the net, dining out). All you have to do is shop through Goodshop (on the Goodsearch website) and click on the Get Started bu on‐ their online shopping mall that donates to ECM every me you shop at 4,000+ partner brands, like Macy’s, Nordstrom’s, Target, Lands’ End, Expedia and more. If you’re shopping for the holidays anyway, why not shop through Goodshop and make every purchase count? It’s safe, quick, easy and you can also find 100,000+ coupons and holiday deals on the site.
Thank you for your support of Episcopal City Mission and the children in deten on.
Peace Meal A group of St. Timothy's volunteers has been going to St. John's Episcopal Church on Arsenal St. five Saturdays a year to prepare and serve a hot meal to the public in the area. The dates for St. Timothy's in 2014 are as follows: January 18, April 19, July 5, September 13, and November 22. Watch for a sign up on the bulle n board. For more informa on contact Judy Maloney by email: [email protected] or phone: 636‐778‐9633
January 4, 2014—Saturday 5 p.m.—Solemn Fes val Evensong for
The Feast Of The Epiphany The St. Timothy Choir The St. Timothy Recorder Consort January 5, 2014—Sunday The St. Timothy Choir Will Crock, Solo Violin Steve Crock, Guitar
January 11, 2014—Saturday Mary Robert, Soprano Soloist and
Cantor January 12, 2014—Sunday The St. Timothy Choir The St. Timothy Recorder Consort
January 18, 2014—Saturday Marlene Gruber Clark, Soprano
Soloist January 19, 2014—Sunday The St. Timothy Choir The St. Timothy Bell Choir January 25, 2014—Saturday Bridget Evers, Piano Soloist January 26, 2014—Sunday The St. Timothy Choir The St. Timothy Brass
Music for January 2014
Advent Event 2013—Another Great Success When Advent began on December 1, St. Timothy’s own Advent Event gave us an opportunity to welcome the season in a very hands‐on fashion. Making Advent wreaths and assembling an Advent paper chain provided the tradi onal means to mark this contempla ve season. Several parishioners shared from their own yards to provide the beau ful greenery for the wreaths, and Val Michael provided the crea vity for the chain. We would like to send out many thanks to all those who worked to make Advent Event 2013 happen! Thank you to Kellie Aldrich, Jessica Michael, Paul Michael, Kate Mitchell, Sue Ann McAvoy, Madeline Zwikelmaier and Mike Teymouri for leading cra ers at the tables this year. Ac vi es this year also included gli ery stars, snacks for birds, hot chocolate for giving or enjoy‐ing, two‐dimensional stars (beau ful!), gi of love boxes, wooden ornaments, pipe cleaner Christmas trees, and marshmallow pops too tasty to escape the Parish Hall in one piece! And thank you to those who provided the wonderful cookies for the occasion: Madeline Zwikelmaier, Lynn Whi ngton, Kellie Aldrich and LaVerne Moseley!
Val Michael, Linda Wilson, and Anne Teymouri
From the Senior Warden ... “The Lord will give strength to his people! The Lord will bless his people with peace!” Psalm 29:11
At the January annual mee ng, my tenure as Senior Warden will end. I want to take this opportunity to tell you how much I have appreciated all of the support and encouragement you provided to me throughout this challenging year. When I think of all that we accomplished, with the transi on and the construc on, I can’t stop smiling. Looking back, the year seems to have gone by in a flash. I am excited to see what will be, as our future unfolds. Whatever it will be, I know from personal experience that we are up to the challenges and can appreciate our accomplishments. A er all, we work to fulfill our dreams for St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in a suppor ve community with God’s blessing.
Carolyn Moore
“Authors! Authors!”
Our own Will Bolden and his daughter, Kacy Anne Carr have published a new book of poetry, “From the Willow Peck.” The poems “range from humorous to contempla ons of the beauty in the world around us and the love and power of God.” Contact the authors at [email protected] or [email protected] to purchase your copy. You can also go to their website fromthewillowpeck.com. Don’t miss this chance to own this deligh ul book.
All of my professional life has been spent working with young adults. I completed my under gradu‐ate degree at the University of Wisconsin‐Madison in 1985. For the past 7 years I have worked for Parkway (5 years at Northeast Middle school and 2 years at Wren Hollow Elementary). During my me in Parkway, I have completed my Masters in school counseling, con nued my passion of suppor ng the young people by serv‐ing as a school counselor. I am an ac ve member of the district diversity in ac on commi ee, act as an Equity leader in my school, serve on the spirit of excellence commi ee, safe and drug free programs, and have been a member of Project Parkway since the beginning.
I would be honored to serve on the Vestry and would bring a unique set of skills. The new addi on to St. Tim’s opens opportunity to expand our ministry to the community.
Steve Cameron
This is a fabulous and exci ng me in our church’s life, and I would cherish the opportunity to help in anyway God leads me.
I am married to my soul mate, Kathleen. We have been happily married for seven years. We have one child together, Zachary (age 5). As older parents, we work every day to be good stewards of God’s gi to us. He truly is a miracle in our lives.
In addi on to Zachary, I have two children from a prior marriage, Michael (age 28) and Lauren (age 24). My two older children live in Tennessee, which is where I was born. I moved to St. Louis in 2003 as a result of a job reloca on, where I worked as an investment banker with S fel Nicolaus. Today, I own a specialty pharmacy located in Chicago. I am also CFO of an Asian food manufacturer. In addi on to my business and investment banking experience, I am a licensed a orney and Cer fied Public Accountant (CPA).
My spiritual path has been a li le diverse. I was raised as a Bap st, but later joined the Methodist Church, which is where I a ended before moving to St. Louis. From the first day Kathleen and I walked into St. Tim’s, we have felt a sense of warmth and acceptance that we have come to learn is the hallmark of this Church. I believe that God gives each and every one of us certain gi s and talents that he expects us to use to serve Him. Now as a member, I would be honored to u lize the gi s and talents that God has given me to serve Him and the people of St. Tim’s, and if selected, with God’s help I will do my best to serve.
Marlene Gruber Clark
I have been a member of St. Tim's for over 30 years. My current ac vi es include the awesome choir, special solo ensemble group, altar guild, planning commi ee for the supper club, and a reader. My academic background is in graduate music educa on and curriculum design. I received a grant to a end Julliard for a summer and par cipated in a teacher exchange to Wales. My graduate curriculum, integra ng the fine arts to basic subjects was published. I taught in Parkway as a music specialist for 35 years and worked in a private school for 5 years. I enjoy travel and my husband and I have made several mission trips to Peru where I worked as a teacher and in the Belen orphanage. I am excited about Father Marvin's leadership and would like to support him in any way I can.
Running for 4 Vestry openings: Caroline Kelsey, Steve Cameron, Michael Wyland, Marlene Gruber Clark, Kim Dressel, Nancy Sinise,
Tate Mitchell, Larry Holmes
Caroline Kelsey
As a child, I a ended a Catholic school but I went to church were my father was the organist. I was a Bap st and then a Presbyterian un l I le home. One of my father’s friends was the organist at St. Marks Epis‐copal Church. The very first service I a ended, I found what I was looking for. The liturgy, music, everything resonated in a way that other faiths had not. I got involved in the adult educa on program and worked to or‐ganize Sunday classes as well as special classes during the week.
I moved back to St. Louis in 1996 to start my own business as well as care for my father. We a ended Christ Church Cathedral. In 1998, I became the florist for Christ Church. I was on the Worship commi ee, Chris‐an Educa on commi ee, directed the Children’s Christmas Pageant twice and designed three successful fund‐
raisers to support our outreach programs. I was also doing the flowers for St Timothy’s for a number of years. As me went on, I felt more and
more that I would like to make a change. I finally decided to join St. Timothy’s in the summer of 2006. I have been on the Art and Environment Commi ee, Membership Commi ee, Supper Club, Communica ons Com‐mi ee, Lunch Bunch and Chair of the Fellowship Commi ee.
This year has been filled with wonderful opportuni es; our commi ee planned the recep on for Susie Skinner and the welcome for Marvin and his family this summer. I was also asked to design the Ministry Hand‐book and the Columbarium Garden. The Transi on Team turned the planning for the Recep on following the Renewal of Ministry to the Fellowship Commi ee. It was the first event in our new Parish Hall. The whole com‐mi ee was thrilled to be part of such a special me in the life of St. Timothy’s.
What has impressed me from the beginning is the openness of the community to new people and new ideas. I felt a part of the church so quickly and would be happy to serve the church in any way I can.
Kim Dressel
I am a cradle Episcopalian and have been a member of St. Tim’s for a number of years. Prior to a ending St. Tim’s, we were members at St. Michael and St. George. My husband and I were married there and our daughter Lexi was bap zed. We moved to Creve Coeur in 1998 and were invited to a end church with Mary Lou Blackhurst and Jim Hinrichs. We immediately fell in love with the welcoming a tude we received at St. Tim’s and began a ending the 10:30 service. I have taught three 2 year cycles as a teacher with the YAC’s and I am currently in my second 2‐ year cycle of teaching the J2A students. I have a passion of working with the youth in our church and community and have loved every year of working with the youth of St. Tim’s. I currently serve as a member of Altar guild for the Family Service. I a end the family service or the 8:00 am service.
All of my professional life has been spent working with young adults. I completed my under gradu‐ate degree at the University of Wisconsin‐Madison in 1985. For the past 7 years I have worked for Parkway (5 years at Northeast Middle school and 2 years at Wren Hollow Elementary). During my me in Parkway, I have completed my Masters in school counseling, con nued my passion of suppor ng the young people by serv‐ing as a school counselor. I am an ac ve member of the district diversity in ac on commi ee, act as an Equity leader in my school, serve on the spirit of excellence commi ee, safe and drug free programs, and have been a member of Project Parkway since the beginning.
I would be honored to serve on the Vestry and would bring a unique set of skills. The new addi on to St. Tim’s opens opportunity to expand our ministry to the community.
Steve Cameron
This is a fabulous and exci ng me in our church’s life, and I would cherish the opportunity to help in anyway God leads me.
I am married to my soul mate, Kathleen. We have been happily married for seven years. We have one child together, Zachary (age 5). As older parents, we work every day to be good stewards of God’s gi to us. He truly is a miracle in our lives.
In addi on to Zachary, I have two children from a prior marriage, Michael (age 28) and Lauren (age 24). My two older children live in Tennessee, which is where I was born. I moved to St. Louis in 2003 as a result of a job reloca on, where I worked as an investment banker with S fel Nicolaus. Today, I own a specialty pharmacy located in Chicago. I am also CFO of an Asian food manufacturer. In addi on to my business and investment banking experience, I am a licensed a orney and Cer fied Public Accountant (CPA).
My spiritual path has been a li le diverse. I was raised as a Bap st, but later joined the Methodist Church, which is where I a ended before moving to St. Louis. From the first day Kathleen and I walked into St. Tim’s, we have felt a sense of warmth and acceptance that we have come to learn is the hallmark of this Church. I believe that God gives each and every one of us certain gi s and talents that he expects us to use to serve Him. Now as a member, I would be honored to u lize the gi s and talents that God has given me to serve Him and the people of St. Tim’s, and if selected, with God’s help I will do my best to serve.
Marlene Gruber Clark
I have been a member of St. Tim's for over 30 years. My current ac vi es include the awesome choir, special solo ensemble group, altar guild, planning commi ee for the supper club, and a reader. My academic background is in graduate music educa on and curriculum design. I received a grant to a end Julliard for a summer and par cipated in a teacher exchange to Wales. My graduate curriculum, integra ng the fine arts to basic subjects was published. I taught in Parkway as a music specialist for 35 years and worked in a private school for 5 years. I enjoy travel and my husband and I have made several mission trips to Peru where I worked as a teacher and in the Belen orphanage. I am excited about Father Marvin's leadership and would like to support him in any way I can.
Running for 4 Vestry openings: Caroline Kelsey, Steve Cameron, Michael Wyland, Marlene Gruber Clark, Kim Dressel, Nancy Sinise,
Tate Mitchell, Larry Holmes
Caroline Kelsey
As a child, I a ended a Catholic school but I went to church were my father was the organist. I was a Bap st and then a Presbyterian un l I le home. One of my father’s friends was the organist at St. Marks Epis‐copal Church. The very first service I a ended, I found what I was looking for. The liturgy, music, everything resonated in a way that other faiths had not. I got involved in the adult educa on program and worked to or‐ganize Sunday classes as well as special classes during the week.
I moved back to St. Louis in 1996 to start my own business as well as care for my father. We a ended Christ Church Cathedral. In 1998, I became the florist for Christ Church. I was on the Worship commi ee, Chris‐an Educa on commi ee, directed the Children’s Christmas Pageant twice and designed three successful fund‐
raisers to support our outreach programs. I was also doing the flowers for St Timothy’s for a number of years. As me went on, I felt more and
more that I would like to make a change. I finally decided to join St. Timothy’s in the summer of 2006. I have been on the Art and Environment Commi ee, Membership Commi ee, Supper Club, Communica ons Com‐mi ee, Lunch Bunch and Chair of the Fellowship Commi ee.
This year has been filled with wonderful opportuni es; our commi ee planned the recep on for Susie Skinner and the welcome for Marvin and his family this summer. I was also asked to design the Ministry Hand‐book and the Columbarium Garden. The Transi on Team turned the planning for the Recep on following the Renewal of Ministry to the Fellowship Commi ee. It was the first event in our new Parish Hall. The whole com‐mi ee was thrilled to be part of such a special me in the life of St. Timothy’s.
What has impressed me from the beginning is the openness of the community to new people and new ideas. I felt a part of the church so quickly and would be happy to serve the church in any way I can.
Kim Dressel
I am a cradle Episcopalian and have been a member of St. Tim’s for a number of years. Prior to a ending St. Tim’s, we were members at St. Michael and St. George. My husband and I were married there and our daughter Lexi was bap zed. We moved to Creve Coeur in 1998 and were invited to a end church with Mary Lou Blackhurst and Jim Hinrichs. We immediately fell in love with the welcoming a tude we received at St. Tim’s and began a ending the 10:30 service. I have taught three 2 year cycles as a teacher with the YAC’s and I am currently in my second 2‐ year cycle of teaching the J2A students. I have a passion of working with the youth in our church and community and have loved every year of working with the youth of St. Tim’s. I currently serve as a member of Altar guild for the Family Service. I a end the family service or the 8:00 am service.
Michael Wyland I am Jane’s husband and Liam’s father. I was received into the church in 2002. Since then I have served on several commi ees including Construc on (Phase 1 & 2), Green Team, Search, Men’s Fellowship, and Supper Club. I teach Rite 13, volunteer for several Hammer & Nails ac vi es, and have served on Vestry as Jr. Warden. On weekdays, I am a mechanical engineer that designs hea ng & cooling systems for medical laboratories, hospitals, and a variety of other building types. In warmer weather, I like to ride my bicycle and train to par cipate in the MS150, a fundraiser for mul ple sclerosis. While serving on this last search commi ee, we spent me studying the Parish Survey and talking with parishioners. As a commi ee we discussed what we felt the survey and congrega on was telling us, which led to thoughts of how we saw St. Timothy’s as in the future. Two items that I came out of the com‐mi ee with were: (1) that incorpora ng the Foltz family into the St. Timothy’s family will be an ongoing pro‐cess that may take over a year. Just as in any rela onship, there needs to be an effort from both sides. I see Vestry as a medium to help both sides transi on and grow. (2) the survey indicated the importance of grow‐ing the youth and young families sectors of the congrega on. The Vestry needs to create an environment that welcomes these youth and families and encourages them to become an ac ve part of our community.
Nancy Sinise I am a re red school teacher, married with four children—Ma hew who died in 2002, Kimberly, Michael and Amanda, and live close enough to St. Timothy’s that I can walk. I’ve been a parishioner here for 33 years, and during that me I’ve worked with Sunday School, Children’s Worship, Summer Bible School (yes St. Timothy’s did that long ago), Cra Fairs, Garage Sales, ECW, Grants Commi ee, Stewardship Commi ee, Columbarium and Grounds clean ups, Bea’s Cer ficate Program, and other ac vi es. I’ve been around long enough to meet and work with many wonderful people, and watch this church community grow into even more of a force of great works than it was when I joined. My faith philosophy is based on circles. I have a necklace that is made of many circles twined together, made of only that one line. These circles are independent of each other and are arranged in such a way that they make a very beau ful design. I feel that we are all like the individual circles and when we share of ourselves and our things whenever and with whomever, caring for and working with other individuals, that we are more beau ful together than as our independent selves, like St. Timothy’s. Plus, there are family circles, friend circles (because not all friends are in every circle), work circles, ac vity circles ‐ scouts, book club, church groups, school groups, fitness/workout groups, garden clubs, and even bunco groups, etc. ‐ and of course, many of these separate circle groups overlap. But the key to all these circles is that they all are included in the larger circle that is God’s Group.
Larry Holmes
Jesus has blessed me and guided me for as long as I can remember. I was born and raised Roman Catholic, and throughout my early adulthood I con nued to a end Mass weekly because receiving commun‐ion and a weekly blessing, was the only way I knew how to keep in touch with our Lord. Daily prayers have always been a part of my life. My wife Michele and I were married in an Episcopal Church and have relied on this religion to keep Jesus in our lives and in the lives of our children. A ending Sunday services has con nued to be a regular prac ce for Michele and me. We have been a ending the Saturday evening services at St. Tim’s for over two years. In summary, our Lord and Father have always been at the center of my life and I am forever grateful for the countless blessings bestowed upon my family and me. He has a plan for me and I’m trying my best to follow the journey the Lord has in mind.
Michele and I are the proud parents of Blaire (28): a Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital and Ma hew (24): a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Michele and I have been in the St. Louis area since May 2010 and reside in Chesterfield. I currently work at NPPC’s (formerly Ralston Purina) corporate Headquarters in downtown St. Louis as the Director of Nestle Con nuous Excellence which is a con nuous improvement process Nestle worldwide has implemented.
Tate Mitchell To the members of St. Timothy’s, First off, I wanted to thank all of you for being so nice and friendly to my family since we joined the church several years ago. My family really enjoys being members of such a wonderful church. You have made it easy for my family to worship alongside of you and build on our faith. I moved to St. Louis in 1998 to start a career as a CPA. I’ve been an auditor for over 15 years and am currently working for Aegion as their Director of Internal Audit. I have volunteered a good amount over the years for Habitat for Humanity and was able to serve as a board member of the St. Charles County affiliate for several years. I currently serve on the St. Timothy’s membership commi ee. My wife Kate has been a member of the church since she was a child along with her family. She has been working as an architect in the St. Louis area for several years. We have two beau ful children, Jacob and Morgan, and I also have a wonderful daughter Phoebe who you have probably seen as an acolyte during the 10:30 service. I grew up in the central Illinois area in a small town that was a very Chris an based community. My parents were very involved with the church and made sure my sister and I spent a good amount of me at church. I made a leap of faith when I was around 11 or 12 and was bap zed during summer church camp. I truly do believe there is only one God (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit), and try to do my best to live according to his word. Since being bap zed, I have tried my best to live as a Chris an and aspiring to be a be er person. There have been mes when being the be er person was a challenge, and I rely upon my rela onship with Jesus to show me the be er choice and way. I try my best to put my faith in ac on by serving as much as possible at church and in the community, being an example of a good father and person to my children and le ng others know how I feel about my faith and how it has posi vely affected my life. I feel that my faith in God has made it easier for me to live, and has brought wonderful people into my life. Without my faith in God, I could only imagine where my path in life would’ve gone at this point. Being a Vestry member would be a great opportunity for me to con nue to put my faith in ac on. My faith in God has become stronger the more me I spend at church and with all of you. I really do appreci‐ate being nominated as a candidate for the Vestry, and would be glad to serve. It will give me a chance to further serve in the church and help with our future endeavors. Thank you for your considera on and I look forward to your decision.
Michael Wyland I am Jane’s husband and Liam’s father. I was received into the church in 2002. Since then I have served on several commi ees including Construc on (Phase 1 & 2), Green Team, Search, Men’s Fellowship, and Supper Club. I teach Rite 13, volunteer for several Hammer & Nails ac vi es, and have served on Vestry as Jr. Warden. On weekdays, I am a mechanical engineer that designs hea ng & cooling systems for medical laboratories, hospitals, and a variety of other building types. In warmer weather, I like to ride my bicycle and train to par cipate in the MS150, a fundraiser for mul ple sclerosis. While serving on this last search commi ee, we spent me studying the Parish Survey and talking with parishioners. As a commi ee we discussed what we felt the survey and congrega on was telling us, which led to thoughts of how we saw St. Timothy’s as in the future. Two items that I came out of the com‐mi ee with were: (1) that incorpora ng the Foltz family into the St. Timothy’s family will be an ongoing pro‐cess that may take over a year. Just as in any rela onship, there needs to be an effort from both sides. I see Vestry as a medium to help both sides transi on and grow. (2) the survey indicated the importance of grow‐ing the youth and young families sectors of the congrega on. The Vestry needs to create an environment that welcomes these youth and families and encourages them to become an ac ve part of our community.
Nancy Sinise I am a re red school teacher, married with four children—Ma hew who died in 2002, Kimberly, Michael and Amanda, and live close enough to St. Timothy’s that I can walk. I’ve been a parishioner here for 33 years, and during that me I’ve worked with Sunday School, Children’s Worship, Summer Bible School (yes St. Timothy’s did that long ago), Cra Fairs, Garage Sales, ECW, Grants Commi ee, Stewardship Commi ee, Columbarium and Grounds clean ups, Bea’s Cer ficate Program, and other ac vi es. I’ve been around long enough to meet and work with many wonderful people, and watch this church community grow into even more of a force of great works than it was when I joined. My faith philosophy is based on circles. I have a necklace that is made of many circles twined together, made of only that one line. These circles are independent of each other and are arranged in such a way that they make a very beau ful design. I feel that we are all like the individual circles and when we share of ourselves and our things whenever and with whomever, caring for and working with other individuals, that we are more beau ful together than as our independent selves, like St. Timothy’s. Plus, there are family circles, friend circles (because not all friends are in every circle), work circles, ac vity circles ‐ scouts, book club, church groups, school groups, fitness/workout groups, garden clubs, and even bunco groups, etc. ‐ and of course, many of these separate circle groups overlap. But the key to all these circles is that they all are included in the larger circle that is God’s Group.
Larry Holmes
Jesus has blessed me and guided me for as long as I can remember. I was born and raised Roman Catholic, and throughout my early adulthood I con nued to a end Mass weekly because receiving commun‐ion and a weekly blessing, was the only way I knew how to keep in touch with our Lord. Daily prayers have always been a part of my life. My wife Michele and I were married in an Episcopal Church and have relied on this religion to keep Jesus in our lives and in the lives of our children. A ending Sunday services has con nued to be a regular prac ce for Michele and me. We have been a ending the Saturday evening services at St. Tim’s for over two years. In summary, our Lord and Father have always been at the center of my life and I am forever grateful for the countless blessings bestowed upon my family and me. He has a plan for me and I’m trying my best to follow the journey the Lord has in mind.
Michele and I are the proud parents of Blaire (28): a Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital and Ma hew (24): a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Michele and I have been in the St. Louis area since May 2010 and reside in Chesterfield. I currently work at NPPC’s (formerly Ralston Purina) corporate Headquarters in downtown St. Louis as the Director of Nestle Con nuous Excellence which is a con nuous improvement process Nestle worldwide has implemented.
Tate Mitchell To the members of St. Timothy’s, First off, I wanted to thank all of you for being so nice and friendly to my family since we joined the church several years ago. My family really enjoys being members of such a wonderful church. You have made it easy for my family to worship alongside of you and build on our faith. I moved to St. Louis in 1998 to start a career as a CPA. I’ve been an auditor for over 15 years and am currently working for Aegion as their Director of Internal Audit. I have volunteered a good amount over the years for Habitat for Humanity and was able to serve as a board member of the St. Charles County affiliate for several years. I currently serve on the St. Timothy’s membership commi ee. My wife Kate has been a member of the church since she was a child along with her family. She has been working as an architect in the St. Louis area for several years. We have two beau ful children, Jacob and Morgan, and I also have a wonderful daughter Phoebe who you have probably seen as an acolyte during the 10:30 service. I grew up in the central Illinois area in a small town that was a very Chris an based community. My parents were very involved with the church and made sure my sister and I spent a good amount of me at church. I made a leap of faith when I was around 11 or 12 and was bap zed during summer church camp. I truly do believe there is only one God (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit), and try to do my best to live according to his word. Since being bap zed, I have tried my best to live as a Chris an and aspiring to be a be er person. There have been mes when being the be er person was a challenge, and I rely upon my rela onship with Jesus to show me the be er choice and way. I try my best to put my faith in ac on by serving as much as possible at church and in the community, being an example of a good father and person to my children and le ng others know how I feel about my faith and how it has posi vely affected my life. I feel that my faith in God has made it easier for me to live, and has brought wonderful people into my life. Without my faith in God, I could only imagine where my path in life would’ve gone at this point. Being a Vestry member would be a great opportunity for me to con nue to put my faith in ac on. My faith in God has become stronger the more me I spend at church and with all of you. I really do appreci‐ate being nominated as a candidate for the Vestry, and would be glad to serve. It will give me a chance to further serve in the church and help with our future endeavors. Thank you for your considera on and I look forward to your decision.
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Thank you for your support of Episcopal City Mission and the children in deten on.
Peace Meal A group of St. Timothy's volunteers has been going to St. John's Episcopal Church on Arsenal St. five Saturdays a year to prepare and serve a hot meal to the public in the area. The dates for St. Timothy's in 2014 are as follows: January 18, April 19, July 5, September 13, and November 22. Watch for a sign up on the bulle n board. For more informa on contact Judy Maloney by email: [email protected] or phone: 636‐778‐9633
January 4, 2014—Saturday 5 p.m.—Solemn Fes val Evensong for
The Feast Of The Epiphany The St. Timothy Choir The St. Timothy Recorder Consort January 5, 2014—Sunday The St. Timothy Choir Will Crock, Solo Violin Steve Crock, Guitar
January 11, 2014—Saturday Mary Robert, Soprano Soloist and
Cantor January 12, 2014—Sunday The St. Timothy Choir The St. Timothy Recorder Consort
January 18, 2014—Saturday Marlene Gruber Clark, Soprano
Soloist January 19, 2014—Sunday The St. Timothy Choir The St. Timothy Bell Choir January 25, 2014—Saturday Bridget Evers, Piano Soloist January 26, 2014—Sunday The St. Timothy Choir The St. Timothy Brass
Music for January 2014
Advent Event 2013—Another Great Success When Advent began on December 1, St. Timothy’s own Advent Event gave us an opportunity to welcome the season in a very hands‐on fashion. Making Advent wreaths and assembling an Advent paper chain provided the tradi onal means to mark this contempla ve season. Several parishioners shared from their own yards to provide the beau ful greenery for the wreaths, and Val Michael provided the crea vity for the chain. We would like to send out many thanks to all those who worked to make Advent Event 2013 happen! Thank you to Kellie Aldrich, Jessica Michael, Paul Michael, Kate Mitchell, Sue Ann McAvoy, Madeline Zwikelmaier and Mike Teymouri for leading cra ers at the tables this year. Ac vi es this year also included gli ery stars, snacks for birds, hot chocolate for giving or enjoy‐ing, two‐dimensional stars (beau ful!), gi of love boxes, wooden ornaments, pipe cleaner Christmas trees, and marshmallow pops too tasty to escape the Parish Hall in one piece! And thank you to those who provided the wonderful cookies for the occasion: Madeline Zwikelmaier, Lynn Whi ngton, Kellie Aldrich and LaVerne Moseley!
Val Michael, Linda Wilson, and Anne Teymouri
From the Senior Warden ... “The Lord will give strength to his people! The Lord will bless his people with peace!” Psalm 29:11
At the January annual mee ng, my tenure as Senior Warden will end. I want to take this opportunity to tell you how much I have appreciated all of the support and encouragement you provided to me throughout this challenging year. When I think of all that we accomplished, with the transi on and the construc on, I can’t stop smiling. Looking back, the year seems to have gone by in a flash. I am excited to see what will be, as our future unfolds. Whatever it will be, I know from personal experience that we are up to the challenges and can appreciate our accomplishments. A er all, we work to fulfill our dreams for St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in a suppor ve community with God’s blessing.
Carolyn Moore
“Authors! Authors!”
Our own Will Bolden and his daughter, Kacy Anne Carr have published a new book of poetry, “From the Willow Peck.” The poems “range from humorous to contempla ons of the beauty in the world around us and the love and power of God.” Contact the authors at [email protected] or [email protected] to purchase your copy. You can also go to their website fromthewillowpeck.com. Don’t miss this chance to own this deligh ul book.
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
On the 4th Sunday of the month, St. Tim’s “Lunch Bunch” meets at a nearby restaurant for lunch a er the 10:30 a.m. church services. The January lunch will be a er the Annual Mee ng:
Sunday, January 26
Granite City (GC) Food & Brewery 11411 Olive Blvd. at Craig Rd.
1:00 p.m.
The restaurant offers a brunch buffet or items off the menu. We would love to have you join us. It’s perfect if you are a newcomer, or would simply like to get know others from St. Tim’s. Please sign up on the bulle n board in the Gathering Space by Sunday, January 19.
Women’s Book Group to Discuss “The Tor lla Curtain”
Winter is here, me to curl up with an engaging, compelling book that challenges all our stereotypes and raises ques ons about immigra on. The Tor lla Curtain by T.C.Boyle is available in paperback from amazon.com for $12.52 and from local libraries. I will have 10 library copies available on December 21 for the first 10 who request them on sign‐up sheet in gathering space. Our group will meet with two choices of dates: Tuesday evening January 28 at 7 pm or Wednesday morning January 29 at 8:30 am (before the 10:00 am Eucharist). Childcare available on request. Please join us! Deacon Jan
Gree ngs of the Season … Christmas Eve 5:00 Service: The children of St. Timothy’s have been invited to come to lead the congrega on with readings and carols. We will prac ce the songs on Sunday morning the 22nd at 9:30 (during Sunday School) and meet at 4:30 Christmas Eve for a final run‐through. Thank you Sunday School Teachers! O Li le Town of Bethlehem Hymnal #79 Verses 1, 2, and 5 Away in a Manger Hymnal #101 – note – this is the tradi onal “Cradle Song” melody. – Children sing all 3 verses Go Tell it on The Mountain Hymn #99 Youth Choir: The Youth Choir is off to a wonderful start. They are alterna ng rehearsals on Sunday mornings (8:55‐9:25am) with Family Worship, so the children and their families can par cipate in both. Email Dean Bye dean@saint‐ ms.org for their current schedule. Heidi Clark Associate to the Rector St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Christmas Services at St. Timothy’s
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 25, 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist
The Blessing of the Crèche and Gospel Lesson in Readings and Carols
10:30 Festival Eucharist
St. Timothy Choir, the St. Timothy Bell Choir, and the St. Timothy Brass
Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25
10:30 Eucharist with Congregational Carols
All are invited to all services
Adrian Moore has accepted the ministry Chair of Outreach Grants! Thank you, Adrian and thanks to Frank Kohn for his many years of leadership.
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On Sun., Dec. 15, the children and youth in the Weavers and Youth Ministry classes were able to celebrate a “Non- Commercial Christmas.” Thanks to the wonderful idea from Sara Vanacht and the generosity of Saint Tim’s, each class was given one hundred
dollars to spend. After careful thought and discussion, the following was purchased:
Weavers 1 Mosquito Nets and Training to Prevent Malaria A Share in a Community Garden Education for a Girl/Woman
Weavers 2 Flock of Chickens Clean Water for One Person Training for a Community Healthcare Worker
Weavers 3 Training for a Community Healthcare Worker Llama
Rite 13 Flock of Chickens Clean Water for One Person Llama
J2A Rabbits Flock of Chickens Seeds, Tools and Training Mosquito Nets and Training to Prevent Malaria
YAC Education for a Girl/Woman Clean Water for One Person Nourishment for One Child
May Christ’s bright star enlighten our minds and hearts as we strive for equality, justice and kindness in the world. Amen.
Blessings, Peggy Huesemann
From the Director of Christian Education
Men's Bible Study Breakfast‐‐Wednesday, January 15 at 6:45a.m. in the Fellowship Hall Each Wednesday of the month a group of men come together to study the forthcoming lessons for Sunday worship. We meet for an hour, studying the texts while enjoying coffee, rolls, and conversa on. Many of the par cipants make this a stop before going on to work. We invite all of the men of the parish to join us for a full breakfast on Jan. 15th for an introduc on to the bible study fellowship. You are invited to bring a friend from outside the parish as well. The lessons will be provided as well as any other material needed for the day. There will be a sign‐up sheet on the bulle n board in the Gathering Space so we know how many will come. We’ll have a full breakfast of eggs and sausage in a special concoc on plus other foods. Hopefully you won't leave hungry, either physically or spiritually.
For addi on informa on call the office or Roy Moore at 314.469.3841.
St. Timothy’s Annual Mee ng Will be Held on Sunday, January 26, 2014 The Business Mee ng will start in the Parish Hall a er the
one service at 9 a.m. Ac vi es for children will be provided
What goes on at the Annual Mee ng? Fellowship—a endees from all 3 services come together Food—con nental breakfast Financials—see where we stand and where we’re going 2014 budget presenta on to the parish Vo ng—four new Vestry members will be elected, four will conclude their 3‐year terms Re ring from Vestry are Carolyn Moore, Peter Wangler, Don Dewey, and Chuck Kiefe Candidates for 4 open posi ons are Caroline Kelsey, Steve Cameron, Marlene Gruber Clark, Nancy Sinise, Michael Wyland, Tate Mitchell, Kim Dressel, and Larry Holmes Diocesan Conven on delegates will be elected Commi ee and ministry reports (will be printed in a take‐home booklet) State of the Parish address from Fr. Foltz
Who can vote? In order to vote at the Annual mee ng, you must be 18 years old and a "Member in good standing" of St. Timothy's Church, which is vague but means the member has stated to the Rector that they want to be affiliated with St. Timothy's and has given a statement or evidence of their bap sm. The member can also have transferred mem‐bership from another church.
Please come to the mee ng no ma er how long you’ve been at St. Tim’s. The mee ng usually lasts about 1 1/2 hours and moves quickly. You’ll learn a lot and have the opportunity to ask ques ons.
*If you or your Ministry Team are responsible for submi ng a report, please be in touch with Heidi Clark for a sample of the new template for reports. Thank you.
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
JANUARY anniversaries
1 Sue Ann McAvoy 3 Ron Kirkpatrick 6 Stan Viglione 7 Matthew Palmer 9 Kellie Aldrich Dean Bye Lorna Peirce Diane Brost
10 Madeline Zwikelmaier Bitsy Hastings 12 Kat Setzer 14 Gwen Muzik Danny Phillips 16 Joe Yokota Miranda Robert Gary Shreiner 18 Bryan Pomeroy
19 Cynthia Fox Amanda Ives 21 Nancy Davidson Irene Cummins Keith Boyd 29 Amy Conard Ron Fleck Blair Porter 31 Norma Rayfield
3 Holly and Howie Wilson 4 Pat and Andy Arras 12 Madeline and Kurt Zwikelmaier 21 Karen and Toby Hafeli
22 Michelle and Larry Holmes
23 Kathy and Charlie Holland
Dear Good People of St. Timothy’s,
The feast of Christmas celebrates the mystery of the incarnation. The two great feasts of the church, Easter and Christmas, each in their own way, demonstrate the love of God for his beautiful and broken creation. Christmas is the foundation for Easter! And the paschal mystery of redemption reveals the mind of God in his plan to restore his creation.
God is now on earth, and man in heav-en; on every side all things commingle. He be-came Flesh. He did not become God. He was God. Wherefore He became flesh, so that He Whom heaven did not contain, a manger would this day receive. He was placed in a manger, so that He, by whom all things arc nourished, may receive an infant’s food from His Virgin Mother. St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Christmas Morning.
All that is good, lovely, noble and blessed is celebrated in the coming of the infant Christ. He comes, not only to be draw us to this beauty, to engage our sentiments and affections, but to embrace our pains and our estrangement. He was carried helpless in the arms of his mother and father as they flee the rage of Herod. He reasoned with the wise in the temple as a youth, which means he embraced the discipline of study. He labored beside his father Joseph in the carpenter shop, which means he blessed all human labor. He lived with mother and father and brothers and sisters in a family. He sponsored a wedding feast as his first miracle, which means he blessed all human love. He felt compassion for the poor who were trapped in their poverty. He touched the wounds of the sick and healed the minds of the tormented. In
Jesus, God so totally embraced the human condition so that nothing in our humanness is outside of the experience of God.
Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto, says the Roman playwright, Terence, “I am man. Nothing human is alien to me.” Christ might also say this, but in him the saying would mean so much more. It means that all realities of our nature are carried to the bosom of God. It means that all the love that God feels for this uniquely begotten one is shared with us also. This issue of the Angler announces all the opportunities that we at St. Timothy’s Church are able to provide to rejoice in this love. I hope that you will find time in the rush of the holidays to be a part of these celebrations.
St. Irenaeus is widely quoted as saying something like this, “The glory of God is man fully alive” or “the glory of God is a human life fully lived” or “Gloria dei vivens homo”. I can't find the primary source for this. If you do please let me know. Whatever the source, the concept is a primary source for Anglican theology. We believe that God loves us in depth and embraces, indwells and completes our humanity. All the joy of giving and the sentiment of the season then is good, though it can be exploited. But really is important is the singular fact that in the incarnation of Christ we are fully loved and can reach the potential of being fully loving human beings.
Now that does make the angels sing! Glory to God in the highest! And peace to his people on earth! Love, Marvin +
Angel Tree Gi s Brighten Holidays
Thank you for all your generosity to the four families from Circle of Concern. All the gi s should help brighten their holidays. Thank you also for all the movie ckets for Lakeside. We purchased enough ckets for all the kids and staff to go to
the movies. May your holidays be filled with hoped‐for gi s and experiences. Amy Conard
The sympathy of the parish is extended to the Metcalfe and Orthwein families on the death of Nancy Metcalfe. Nancy was one of the founding members of St. Timothy’s and a good friend to many.
Sympathy is also extended to the Lambert family on the death of Don’s sister, Marilyn Lambert.
St. Timothy’s Mission Statement Inspired by the Spirit of Christ, we glorify God by being a welcoming Christian community with meaningful and
joyous worship, challenging education and care and respect for all God’s creation, while proclaiming the Gospel and reaching out to the world.
Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church 808 North Mason Road Creve Coeur, Mo 63141-6306 Address Service Requested The Rev. Marvin Lee Foltz, Rector Church Office (314) 434-5906 Fax: (314) 434-4103 Web Site: http://www.saint-tims.org Heidi Clark, Associate to the Rector Dean Bye, Director of Music Peggy Huesemann, Director of Christian Education Alice McLaughlin, Parish Secretary Susan Moenkhaus, Editor
Dated Church Material Prompt Delivery Appreciated
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Creve Coeur, MO January 2014
Financial Snapshot November 2013, For the first 11 months of the year:
For the first 11 months of the year: Target revenues and expenses (Budget %) 92% Actual plate receipts 114% Actual pledge receipts 91% Actual expenses 85% After 11 months our financial position continues to be strong, with revenues ahead of plan and expenses less than budgeted. Plate was especially encouraging - 14% of our projection. Pledges are coming in well too. December is traditionally a very positive month financially - for the last 5 years the church has had a surplus in December. Your Finance Committee greatly appreciates you providing your pledge intentions for 2014 and we are happy to report we have exceeded our pledge goal for 2014! We look forward to presenting the preliminary budget to the Vestry later this month. The Finance Committee
Come, then, let us observe the Feast. Truly wondrous is the whole chronicle of the Nativity. For this day the ancient slavery is ended, the devil confounded, the demons take to flight, the power of death is broken, paradise is unlocked, the curse is taken away, sin is removed from us, error driven out, truth has been brought back, the speech of kindliness diffused, and spreads on every side, a heavenly way of life has been planted on the earth, angels communicate with men without fear, and men now hold speech with angels. Why is this? Because God is now on earth, and man in heaven; on every side all things commingle. He became Flesh. He did not become God. He was God. Wherefore He became flesh, so that He Whom heaven did not contain, a manger would this day receive. He was placed in a manger, so that He, by whom all things arc nourished, may receive an infant’s food from His Virgin Mother. So, the Father of all ages, as an infant at the breast, nestles in the virginal arms, that the Magi may more easily see Him. Since this day the Magi too have come, and made a beginning of withstanding tyranny; and the heavens give glory, as the Lord is revealed by a star. To Him, then, Who out of confusion has wrought a clear path, to Christ, to the Father, and to the Holy Ghost, we offer all praise, now and for ever. Amen. St. John Chrysostom, “Homily on Christmas Morning”
