January St. Martin's Episcopal Church Newsletter

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I N S I D E T H I SI S S U E :

News Briefs:

Trivia Tickets

Garage Sale

Womens Bible

Job Class

Jan. Book Club

2

Fr. Jon:

Vehicle Searching

3

Sudan Prayers

Stephen Ministry

Mary & Martha

4

Blood Drive

Epiphany Service

Bell Choir

5

Stewardship

Sun. Adult Class

6

Defining Christian

Formation

Youth Group

7

Bishops Visit 8

Milestones 9

Lay ministry

schedule

10

January

calendar

11

Newsletter

Survey

12

A B E A C O N O F

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

S P I R I T - F E D ,

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

Messages J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 1S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G

Happy New Year to all the families and friends of

St. Martins Episcopal Church! Theres a lot to

celebrate as we begin 2011... and a lot of work

ahead of us. We begin the year, as always, with

our annual meeting in January. This is a time for

our parish to come together to worship, hear our

Rectors vision for the year ahead, be updated on

our ministries and elect new lay leadership.

This years annual meeting will be Sunday,

Jan. 30. We begin the day with a combined wor-

ship service at 9 a.m. Well have a brief break for

coffee and fellowship, then move into our meeting

at 10:30. This years agenda includes electing four

new vestry members and presenting the 2011

budget.*

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

The nursery will remain open for infants and tod-

dlers; older kids can watch videos and play games

with teen supervision in the basement.

A new year at St. MartinsNominations for vestry members should be se

Rich Luebcke by Jan. 19 (e-mail to: tnrluebcke@

charter.net). Ministry leaders should submit an

reports to Janet Thiess, our parish administrat

later than Jan. 19 (e-mail to: jtheiss@

stmartinschurch.org).

Attending the annual meeting is a wonderful ch

to hear about all the great work going on in ou

church and to voice your opinions on matters

interest. We hope to see you there!

* P A R I S H B U D G E T M E E T I N G S

Learn details about this years proposed budge

during two special parish budget meetings. Join

vestry and finance committee members on the

following dates and times:

Sunday, Jan. 9 at 9 a.m. in Park Hall and

Sunday, Jan. 16 at 11:30 a.m. in Park Hall.

Celebrating new life

in Christ

Bishop Wayne Smith and Fr.

Hall welcome Myra Marie Se

into our church family during

triple baptism ceremony Dec

at St. Martins. See more pict

of the baptisms and the bisho

visit on page 8.


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P A G E 2

News Briefs

M E S S A G E S

T I C K E T S A L E S B E -

G I N F O R T R I V I A

N I G H T

Tickets for this years Trivia

Night go on sale Sunday,

Jan. 9. Purchase a table for 8

for $160. Soda and chips con

queso are included; wine and

beer will be available.

Trivia Night will be Friday,

Feb. 18 in Park Hall. Bring

your friends, family, some

snacks - and your best game

face. Come test your knowl-

edge, win cash, door prizes

and a 50/50 drawing. Take

advantage of fabulous Silent

Auction items with vacation

getaways,bountiful baskets,

cookies of the month, restau-

rants and more.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The games begin at 7 p.m.Proceeds from the event will

go to outreach projects.

Questions? Call Leanne at

636-532-0794.

S A V E H O L I D A Y

T R E A S U R E S F O R

G A R A G E S A L E

It may seem a bit early

to talk about the Garage

Sale, but when you start

putting away those decora-

tions from this years holiday

season, dont forget to set a

box aside for the sale in June!

Our Holiday Boutique will be

bigger than ever with your

help!

W O M E N S B I B L E

S T U D Y M O V E S F O R

T H E W I N T E R

During the winter months, the

Tuesday morning Womens

Bible Study will meet at The

Rev. Virginia Noels home at

15826 Clayton Road, Apt.

131. Park on the west side of

the building and come in Door

2 or 3. We will begin on Jan.

11, from 10 until 11:30 a.m.

The group will discuss the Old

Testament as our heritage.

Newcomers are welcome!

Contact The Rev. Virginia

Noel (636-779-2807) for

more information.

E X P L O R I N G F E A R

A N D F A I T H I N T H E

B O O K O F J O B

The Diocese of Missouri in-

vites you to a six-week class

exploring the Book of Job.

Despite undeserved suffering,

and unaware of the sublimeuse to which his life was being

put, Job refused to abandon

his faith in God. This series

examines how Job still speaks

eloquently to us today about

keeping faith in the midst of

adversity.

The classes will be led by Dr.

Ben Asen, professor of OldTestament at St. Louis Univer-

sity on six Wednesdays, Jan.

19 through Feb. 23, from 7 to

9:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal

Church in Kirkwood. Tuition

for the series is $81. To regis-

ter, please contact Cory

Hoehn by email at

[email protected].

Keep up with all

the latest news and

information on

our website at

stmartinschurch.org

B O O K C L U B M E E T S

JAN. 25

St. Martin's Book Club meets

Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 7 to 8:30

p.m. in Packwood Library.

Newcomers are always wel-

come. This months book is TheHelp by Kathryn Stockett.

From Pub-

lishers

Weekly:

What

perfect

timing for

this opti-

mistic,

uplifting debut novel set during

the nascent civil rights move-

ment in Jackson, Miss., where

black women were trusted to

raise white children, but not to

polish the household silver.

Eugenia Skeeter Phelan is just

home from college in 1962,

and, anxious to become a

writer, is advised to hone her

chops by writing about what

disturbs her. The budding social

activist begins to collect the

stories of the black women on

whom the country club sets

relies and mistrusts. The book

Skeeter puts together based on

their stories is scathing and

shocking, bringing pride andhope to the black community,

while giving Skeeter the cour-

age to break down her per-

sonal boundaries and pursue

her dreams. Assured and lay-

ered, full of heart and history,

this one has bestseller written

all over it.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Searching for the right spiritual vehicle

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

To all ramblers and op-

erators of heavy machin-

ery,

In a recent report on

National Public Radio, I

learned that my Honda

Element is being phased

out. The box on wheels

will no longer be made

because the public de-

mand for that type of

vehicle has changed. Once

they were marketed tofun-loving surfers and campers

because the vehicles could be

hosed down inside and out. True

to Hondas image, their appeal was

their practicality. The Element is

technically a truck, but then, any-

one with a real truck is laughing by

now. I never went surfing or

camping. I never hosed down the

interior either. I just liked the

headroom and its overall reliabil-

ity.

Funny thing, vehicles: The car

companies are constantly trying to

be a step ahead of the competition

and give the public what it wants

for the next year. When the

Honda Element came out in 2003,

it was the first of its kind. Curious

people used to stop us in the park-

ing lot and want a tour of our new

-fangled ride. Sometimes I felt like I

should have made a bumper

sticker with, You wouldnt under-

stand - its an Element thing.

Other car makers then followed

with their own

versions, while

improving on

the basic ideawith bigger

engines, nicer

interiors, and

GPS screens.

Meanwhile, the

Element hardly

changed during

its eight year

run. Life

passed it by

and left it in the slow lane.

Colleen and I had different needs

back in 2002-03. We didnt have a

child, so safety issues were not the

same as now. Back then, I didnt

need a powerful car to compete

with interstate driving like I do

now in the St. Louis metro area. I

guess it is a matter of time before

a different vehicle will take its

place. I have searched for a few

models, but still have no idea. I

have enjoyed the research though

and see how cars have changed.

I think it is precisely the searching

aspect that connected the reality

of people needing vehicles and this

season of Epiphany. I know they

exist on very different levels.

Owning a car is temporal and will

continue to change every few

years. I will be searching down the

road when the next vehicle is out-

dated too. However, it is the

searching for Gods divine manifes-

tation in this world that remains

constant. We crave God and often

settle for lesser gods in an attempt

to fill that holy place in our lives.We are hard-wired to worship and

therefore spend a great deal of time

and energy trying to figure out what

will get our attention in this life.

The practices, i.e. vehicles, in our

lives are about how we get on the

road to where we need to be going,

versus becoming stuck.

The wise men and shepherds weretraveling, too. They recognized

that very first Epiphany as the won-

derful celebration of Gods light in

the world. They faithfully leaned

into the mystery of where God was

taking them. How we discover the

gift of Christ in this world is a com-

bination of Gods intervening grace

and the means by which we become

aware of Gods presence with us. I

am wondering if the searching, on

our part, might require a different

vehicle in 2011 than we used in the

past. The new vehicle might be

equipped with a new spiritual prac-

tice, bible study, commitment to a

small group, area of ministry previ-

ously never considered. Where is

the Spirit asking you to travel infaith? What are the means by which

you will move towards Gods pres-

ence?

Blessings, Fr. Jon

Contact The Rev. Jon Hall at

[email protected]


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M E S S A G E S

S T E P H E N

M I N I S T R Y

L E A D E R S :

Leanne Lyle

(532-0794)

Barbara McCann

(536-2738)

Mary Pomeroy

(532-9183)

Beverly Weaver

(230-3348)

Christ Church Cathedral will

host a 24-hour prayer vigil on

Saturday, Jan. 8, beginning at 6

p.m. The vigil is in support of the

referendum that will determine ifSouthern Sudan will remain part

of the government of Sudan, or if

it will secede and become an in-

dependent nation. The vigil will

begin with a liturgy and prayers

for a peaceful process as the four

-day referendum is conducted

and votes are

counted. Cathedral

security will be pre-

sent during the entire

vigil, which will moveto the baptistry after

the opening liturgy.

People of the Dio-

cese of Missouri are

invited to watch for

one hour in the ca-

thedral for the first 24 hours, and

Prayer vigil for Sudan referendumfrom wherever you

may be during the

virtual vigil that

will follow until the

referendum is con-cluded on Jan. 12.

Further details can

be found on Christ

Church Cathedral's

website: http://www.

christ-

churchcathedral.us/

Contact The Rev. Susan

Naylor at snaylor@

stmartinschurch.org

Compassion is core element of caregivingMost of us find it very easy to share our joys in

life with others; because we know they, too,

have experienced what we are experiencing.

We sometimes fail to realize that there are

many others who have also experienced our

troubled times. We feel we are the only ones

who know what it is like to lose a loved one, to

have a sick child, to have our spouse lose theirjob, or to just not feel right with the world. We

feel we must face these times alone because no

one else will understand, because no one else

can ever know about me, or because this is my

issue, not someone elses.

Compassion is embracing our own brokenness

as we relate to those who suffer. It is the core

element in the caregiving process of Stephen

Ministry. By allowing the suffering person to

see our vulnerabilities, we help the person

understand they are not alone, they are not

the only one to experience this hurt. The

deeper we are willing to enter into the painful

condition with another, the better able we

are to help lead the person from their pain.

In our Stephen Ministry training, we are

taught to listen, really listen to the person we

are caring for. Compassion allows us to feel

the pain the Care Receiver is experiencing. It

also allows us to have the wisdom to listen to

the person who is in painremembering our

own pain, but allowing the other person to

talk about their issues, without interruptions.

With Compassion

Mary and Martha Guild explore life and artof the Huzzah Creek. Gary was deeply influ-

enced by the ever-changing beauty of the natu-

ral countryside, the subject of many of his

paintings.His artwork is in collections

throughout the United States, as well as

Europe and Africa.

So, Mary and Martha Ladies, mark your calen-

dars, bring a lunch and enjoy!

by Gary Sanders

Does art imitate life or does life imitate

art? Thats a question well explore with artist

Gary Ford Sanders (husband of Bev Kinkade)

at the next Mary and Martha Guild meeting on

Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Gary began painting at the age of 5 while grow-

ing up in the Ozark hills and the crystal waters
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Epiphany service set for Jan. 6;


this event, and bring a

branch or two from your

Christmas greenery to add

to the blaze.

Bell Choir Rehearsal

Change

Tintinnabulation, our bell

choir here at St. Martins,

will switch its rehearsal

day from Monday to Wednesday eve-

nings at 6:30 p.m. If you have wanted to

ring with the group but found Monday to be a bad

night, here is your chance to join us. New ringers

are always welcome! Rehearsals will begin Jan. 5.

St. Martins

Blood Drive

Thursday, Jan. 13

3 - 7 p.m.

Sign up in Park Ha

or online at

Redcrossblood.or

sponsor code: stmar

Twelfth Night Service and

Burning of the Greens

The 12 days of Christmas

will end on the day of Epiph-

any, Jan. 6. We will celebrate

that event with a Eucharist at

6:30 p.m. followed by a cere-

monial burning of the greens.

This is an old custom which

comes to us from the Celtic

church tradition. We will

burn Christmas tree

branches and other greens for a bonfire (contained

within a fire pit) celebrating the Light of Christ com-

ing into the world on one of the darkest (and often

one of the coldest) nights of the year. Plan to attend

Share the gift of life - St. Martins blood driveby DArcy Elsperman

St. Martins will host a blood

drive administered by the Ameri-

can Red Cross on Thursday,Jan. 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. Anyone

17 or older is eligible to donate.

Times for donating begin at 3

p.m. and end at 6:45 p.m.

You may sign up in Park Hall or

online at Redcrossblood.org and

use the sponsor code stmartins.

For questions call DArcy Elsper-

man at 314-878-9248.B L O O D F A C T S :

- On any given day, an average

of 38,000 units of red blood cells

are needed for hospital patients

in the United States.

- One in 10 people entering a

hospital needs blood.

- In the United States, someone

needs a blood transfusion about

every two seconds.- There is no substitute for hu-

man blood. It cannot be manu-

factured.

- The average body has 10 to 12

pints of blood.

- There are about one billion red

blood cells in two to three drops

of blood.

- A newborn baby has about one

cup of blood in his or her body.

- Blood is often needed for trau-

mas, heart surgeries, joint re-

placements, organ transplants,

premature babies, leukemia and

cancer treatments and much

more.

- Medications do not prevent

people from donating.

- One-year cancer survivors as

well as diabetics, and people

with high blood pressure areeligible.

- Discontinue drinking tea 3 or 4

days ahead of donating as the

tannins in it can block absorp-

tion of iron. Drink lots of water.

- Be sure to eat at regular meal

time and drink plenty of fluids

before donating.

For this to be a successful drive

we need many donors, so please

share this information withfriends and family members. St.

Martins would like to share the

gift of life with as many people as

possible.

Bell choir moves to Wednesdays

Contact Music Director Earl Naylor at

[email protected]


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P A G E 6

M E S S A G E S

a wonderful time to be a part of the St. Mar-

tins community!

If you have not yet had the opportunity to

submit a pledge, its not too late! Pledge cardsare available on the front table in the narthex

or you may call us and well get one to you.

Moving forward, the Stewardship Committee

will continue our reflections and focus on the

ways in which we share our time and our

talents with our spiritual community. Please

join us for a special Stewardship Adult Fo-

rum on Sunday, Jan. 23 when our guest

speaker will be The Rev. John Musgrave.

As we expand this ministry to a year-round

effort, we are interested in expanding our

committee. You are invited to join the Stew-

ardship Committee which will meet on the

second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

We would love for you to join us. The first

meeting is scheduled forJan. 12.

3G Network is up and running

Sunday adult classes in JanuaryStart the New Year with a

resolution to enrich your

faith by attending Christian

formation classes at St. Mar-

tins. Our adult Christian

formation committee lis-

tened to your feedback and

put together a semester of

classes to encourage spiri-

tual growth and foster un-

derstanding of our church in

the world. Brochures with

the entire winter/spring

schedule are available at

church or on our website.

Heres a look at whats ahead

in January:

Jan. 9: Budget Forum

9 a.m. / Park Hall

Join members of our vestry and

finance committee to discuss

our churchs budget for the

New Year.Jan. 16: Elderly Care

9 a.m. / Upper Laird

Caring for an elderly loved one

can be an emotionally and physi-

cally demanding job. An expert

from Care & Counseling will be

here to help us map out strate-

gies to see us through this tran-

sitional period.

Jan. 23: Stewardship as a

Year-Round Ministry

9 a.m. / Park Hall

St. Martins welcomes special

guest speaker The Rev. John

Musgrave for a discussion about

being good stewards 365 days a

year.

Jan. 30: Annual Meeting

No Classes

Ahead in February:

Living Islam

Dive into the richtradition and

cultural fabric of Islam, including

what it means to be Muslim in

modern America.

by Jane Klieve

Grace, Gratitude, and Generosity these are the

3Gs comprising the theme of this falls financial

pledge campaign for the new year. We are gratefulfor your prayerful consideration of the 3Gs and

the other stewardship messages while making

your financial pledge for 2011.

It is with grateful hearts that we share the sum-

mary of our collective generosity for the coming

year (as of 12/21/10):

* 144 pledges have been made totaling $375,434.

This compares to 125 pledges totaling $312,435 for last

years campaign.

* 66 increased pledges have been made.

* 28 new pledges have been made.

* 14 pledges decreased from last year.

We write this article during Adventthe season

of anticipation. It will be published at the start of

our new year and will be accompanied by the tru-

est sense of celebration. We look forward to the

new year with great joy and celebrate the devel-

oping spirit alive in our congregation. This is truly

Be a part of

St. Martins

Stewardship

Committee!

Next meeting:

Jan. 12 / 7 p.m.

Current Committee

Members:

The Rev. Murrell

CunninghamMary Drastal

Janis Greenbaum

Jane & Jeff Klieve, co-chairs

314-994-7077

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Christian formation invites, inspires, transforms


Have you ever won-

dered why we use the

term Christian

formation instead ofeducation?

Christian formation

certainly includes edu-

cation, but it goes be-

yond the idea of learn-

ing. It implies an on-

going, dynamic process. The

Charter for Lifelong Christian

Formation was adopted at the

Episcopal Churchs General Con-

vention in July, 2009. It reads:

Lifelong Christian Faith Forma-

tion in The Episcopal Church is

lifelong growth in the knowledge,

service and love of God as fol-

lowers of Christ and

is informed by Scrip-

ture, Tradition and

Reason.

So how do we go

about facilitating this

lifelong process?

First, we invite:

I have called you

friends (John 15:14-15)

Just as Jesus invited his friends

to learn from him, we are called

to open our doors to all others

to learn with us.

Next, we inspire:

You did not choose me, but I

chose you and appointed you to go

and bear fruit... (John 15:16)

Jesus gives us an exciting prom-

ise its our job to pass on that

inspiration.

And finally, we transform:

I am giving you these commands

that you love one another. (John

15:17)

If we follow Jesus, we will be

changed. Its that simple.

I encourage you to be intentional

about Christian Formation in this

New Year. Accept an invitation

to attend a formation program;

be inspired by new thoughts; and

let yourself be transformed by

the Holy Spirit as it works

throughout our lives.

For more

information about the

Charter for Lifelong

Christian Formation,

go to:

http://

www.formationcharte

com/Home_Page.php

Contact Christian

Formation Director

Janis Greenbaum at

jgreenbaum@

stmartinschurch.org

Youth group plans for new yearPlans are set for a new year of fun, faith and fellowship for St. Martins Episcopal Youth Group.

The group will meet the third Sunday of each month, with a variety of events in between the

meetings. All high school and middle school students are welcome. Parents are encouraged to

attend our Jan. 16 meeting for information on the semesters plans.

WI NTER/SP RI NG YOUTH GROUP

C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

Jan. 16: Youth Group Meeting / 7 p.m. / Youth Room

Feb. 4/5: Youth Group Lock-In

Feb. 18: St. Martins Trivia Night

Feb. 20: Youth Group Meeting / 7 p.m. / Youth Room

March 8: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

March 20: Youth Group Meeting / 7 p.m. / Youth Room

April t.b.a.: Service Project

April 17: Youth Group Meeting / 7 p.m. / Youth Room

May 1: Babler State Park

May 15: Youth Group Meeting / 7 p.m. / Youth Room

Y O U T H G R O U P

S E R V I C E D A Y

Matthew Greenbaum

(above) and Kiki Cogan

(left) clean up during the

busy holiday season at

Circle of Concern in Val-

ley Park on Dec. 5.
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M E S S A G E S

Bishop Smith visits St. MartinsBishop George Wayne Smith visited St. Martins on a cold and snowy Sunday, Dec. 12. The Bishop cele-

brated the Eucharist at both the 8 and 10:15 a.m. services (with three baptisms at 10:15), led an Adult

Forum in Park Hall between services and enjoyed lunch with the congregation after the services.To see more

pictures from the

Bishops visit and otherevents, go to our online

photo gallery at

stmartinschurch.org

Bishop Smith and Fr. Hall pose with newly-baptized Myra Marie

Sealey and parents Heidi & Jeff Sealey.

The congregation gathers for lunch in Park Hall following the 10:15 service.

The Mens Group prepares a delicious family-style lunch for all to enjoy.

Bishop Smith leads an

open discussion focusing

on the churchs mission

during the Adult Forum

in Park Hall.


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Milestones at St. Martins


J A N U A R Y B I R T H D A Y S

Jan. 1 - Vic Phillips, Jr.

- Sandy Baranowski

Jan. 2 - Kaine CoganJan. 4 - Linda Huheey

- Letty Cash

- Danny Garbo

Jan. 6 - Grace Gerretsen

Jan. 7 - Ann Gamlin

- Debbie Marx

Jan. 9 - Kurt Greenbaum

- Meyer Laura

- James Valere

Jan. 10 - Ann Harbert

- Lori Newcomer

Jan. 11 - Jon Hall

- Kathleen Beardsell

- Sarah Clince

- Olivia Clark

D E A T H S

Georgia (Jo) Strickfaden

Died Dec. 10

Grandmother of Debbie GlazerBishop Bullen A. Dolli,

Died Dec. 11

Bishop of the Diocese of Lui

Jan. 12 - Janet Peters

- Andrew Gillies

Jan. 13 - Steven Lockhart

Jan. 14 - Diandra Maquire

Jan. 15 - Mary Marx- Mary Jane Drake

- Ellen Calhoun

- Carter Frerichs

Jan. 16 - Mary Pomeroy

- Cody Frerichs

Jan. 17 - Kathy Erhardt

Jan. 18 - Janis Greenbaum

- Kevin Quinn

Jan. 19 - Ruby Downs

Jan. 20 - Nancy Young

- Anna WillisJan. 21 - Jack Hanley

Jan. 22 - Hazel Blindauer

- Jack Hauser

- Rachel Hiatt

Jan. 23 - Steve Biederman

- Terri Garbo

- Sarah Underwood

Jan. 24 - Caroline Bias

- Devon Buchman

Jan. 25 - Etta Peters

- Linda Biederman

- Jeff Nordeen

- Heather Bostic

Jan. 27 - Gigi Esser

- Kathryn Johnson

Jan. 28 - Judi Batch

Jan. 29 - Alice McLaughlin

- Sharon Hedges

- David Bettlach

- Rich Naber, Jr.Jan. 30Tyann Bettlach

- Larry Cornelius

- Paul Johnson

- Ashley DuPont

Jan. 31George Rauh

Getting to know the Brown familyEven if you havent yet met Jenny and Jeremy

Brown, youd probably recognize them imme-

diately as the couple with the adorable twin

babies. Lyla and Jacob (or Jack, as hes called)

were baptized in December here at St. Mar-

tins. The Browns have lived in Manchester for

about five years. Jenny grew up in the St. Louis

area and Jeremy grew up in Troy, Mo. They

came to St. Martins looking for a Christian

community to raise their children.

We attended a few different churches and felt

that St. Martins was the place for us immedi-

ately, said Jenny. Everyone has been incredi-

bly welcoming and we have felt a sense of be-

longing. We enjoy meeting new people each

Sundaythe twins are certainly a magnet for

people to introduce themselves to us!

Jenny works for Washington University PhD

programs in Biomedical Sciences and is the

Coordinator of Alumni Affairs. Jeremy is a Project Coordinator for

GNH Services in Chesterfield Valley.

The couple enjoys hiking in local parks, especially Castlewood Park.

Jenny says theyre looking forward to warmer weather so they can

take Lyla and Jack out with them.

Welcome to St. Martins!

B A P T I S M S

Sunday, Dec. 12

Jacob & Lyla Brown

Birthdate: March 2, 2010Parents: Jennifer & Jeremy Brown

Myra Marie Sealey

Birthdate: Sept. 2, 2010

Parents: Heidi & Jeff Sealey

Grandmother: Daryl Norman

Jenny and Jeremy Brown hold their twins Jacob (Jack) and Lyla following

their Dec. 12 baptism with Bishop Smith and Fr. Hall.


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Lay Ministries Schedule for JanuaryJ ANUAR Y 2

8 a.m.Lector & Chalice Bearer:Jim CrabtreeUshers: Rich & Honor HebenstreitGreeter: Elin Cogan-Adewumni

10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson2nd Lesson: Mary EdmonsonPrayer Leader: Tom AllenUshers: Mark Edwards, Bob & Linda Huheey, Jeff NordeenHealing Ministers:Judi Batch, Bev WeaverChalice Bearers: Mary Edmonson, Tom AllenAcolytes: Matthew Greenbaum, Ellie Ecker, Kiki CoganGreeters: Mary K & Erv HeydeChildrens Worship Leader: Julie ClarkCW Assistants: Gina Garbo, Grace GerretsenNursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlinEucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill & Mary K Heyde

J ANUAR Y 9

8 a.m.Lector: Bob ElspermanChalice Bearer: DArcy ElspermanUshers: Jim & Bette CrabtreeEucharistic Visitor: Mary Richardson

10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran2nd Lesson: Judi BatchPrayer Leader: Chuck BatchUshers: Joe & Lana Biondo, Larry Cornelius,

Barbara BartelsmeyerHealing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Leanne LyleChalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck BatchAcolytes: Mackenzie Morrison, Lindsey Peters,

Abby TrieschmannGreeters: Nancy & Steve YoungChildrens Worship Leader: Teresa ReevesCW Assistants: Kiki Cogan, Matthew GreenbaumNursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlinEucharistic Visitors:

J ANUAR Y 16

8 a.m.Lector & Chalice Bearer: Daryl NormanUshers: Bob & Ginny MarchettoGreeter: Elin Cogan-Adewumni

(Jan. 16, contd)10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Ruby Downs2nd Lesson: Murrell CunninghamPrayer Leader: Rich LuebckeUshers: Tom & Sandy Baranowski, Sarah Aleman, Rich Brown

Healing Ministers: Barb McCann, Mary PomeroyChalice Bearers: Murrell Cunningham, Rich LuebckeAcolytes: Ellie Ecker, Kiki Cogan, Grace GerretsenGreeters: Carole GerretsenChildrens Worship Leader: Kathy WillisCW Assistants: Mackenzie Morrison, Will GerretsenNursery: Jody Mena,Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert & Rebecca Barger

J ANUAR Y 23

8 a.m.Lector:Jeanne KingChalice Bearer: Lou Voit, Sr.Ushers: Bob & Jan Waters

10:15 a.m.1st Lesson: Mary K Heyde2nd Lesson:Janis GreenbaumPrayer Leader: Kurt GreenbaumUshers: Mary Jane Drake, Jean DuPont, Rich Eidson,

Steve GilliesHealing Ministers:Judi Batch, Leanne LyleChalice Bearers:Acolytes: Lindsey Peters, Mackenzie Morrison,

Abby TrieschmannGreeters: Theresa & Rich LuebckeChildrens Worship Leader: Terri GarboCW Assistants: Matthew Greenbaum, Mike PetersNursery:Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlin

J ANUAR Y 30

9 a.m. (combined service)1st Lesson: Bob Buehler2nd Lesson: Daryl NormanPrayer Leader: Jane KlieveUshers: Deanne Orris, Wayne Peters, Bob Pomeroy,

Steve YoungHealing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Bev Weaver

Chalice Bearers: Daryl Norman, Jane KlieveAcolytes: Evan Fencl, Grace Gerretsen, Matthew GreenbaumGreeters:Jeff & Vicki NordeenChildrens Worship Leader: Judi BatchCW Assistants: Gina Garbo, Abby TrieschmannNursery: Jody Mena,Eucharistic Visitors: Phyllis Duff & Nancy Young

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 / [email protected];Acolytes: Bob Ecker, 636-230-7302 / [email protected];Greeters: Mary K Heyde, 636-532-9345 / [email protected].;Childrens Worship & Nursery: Janis Greenbaum, 314-651-1843 /[email protected].
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