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CHRIST’S LOVE,
SPIRIT-FED,
SERVING OTHERS

ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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St. Martin’s hosts Trivia Night

INSIDE THIS
Fight the February blues dow cleaning, cookie of the month club and bounti-
ISSUE:
and come to St. ful themed baskets.
News Briefs: 2
Day of dance
Martin‟s Trivia Night Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the games begin at 7
Raising non- and Silent Auction Fri- p.m. The evening is sponsored by the Hospitality
racist children day, Feb. 18. Proceeds Committee and will be co-hosted by Graham
Tract rack
Newsletter info from the event will go Fisher and Mike Kellogg.
toward Deacon Susan Naylor‟s upcoming mission Tickets are $160 for a table of 8. Soda, queso dip
Fr. Jon: 3
The middle way
trip to Lui and to buy new tables for Park Hall. and chips will be provided. To purchase tickets or
Stewardship 4 This year‟s event gives you the chance to test your for more information, call Leanne Lyle at
spotlight knowledge, win cash and door prizes and bid on (636) 532-0794.
Music Sundays 5 fabulous silent auction items. Those items include
Book club vacation and golf getaways, Cardinals tickets, win-
Youth group 6
Sunday adult
classes

Children’s charter 7
Understanding church membership
Membership, this church who has been faithful
Whether you‟re new to St. Mar- Inquirers’ and
continued
tin‟s, a teenager or a cradle Epis- in corporate worship, unless for Confirmation Class
ECW, 8
UTO thanks copalian, you might want to con- good cause prevented, and has Sundays, 4 - 6 p.m.
iMessages sider becoming a member of our been faithful in working, praying Feb. 13 - April 10
Milestones 9 church in 2011. Here are some and giving for the spread of the All new members, teens and any-
quick definitions and explana- Kingdom of God. one wanting to explore their faith
Lay ministry 10
schedule tions of what membership If you moved here from another and refresh their knowledge about
the Episcopal Church are welcome.
February 11 means in our church: Episcopal church or were con-
calendar All baptized persons registered firmed at another Episcopal Please sign up in Park Hall

Blood drive 12 in the parish are officially
report members of St. Martin‟s Epis-
copal church.
A communicant is a baptized
member who has received com-
munion at our church at least
three times within the past year.
A communicant in good
standing is a communicant of
church, you should request a
Transfer of Membership. This
is a formal request our office
sends to that church, asking for
your membership records. If you
were a member of another de-
nomination church, our office can
send that church a letter, letting
them know your spiritual care
and membership is now with St.
Martin‟s.
Episcopal Church canons say that
confirmation is “expected,” but
not required, for church mem-
bership. At St. Martin‟s, we en-
courage everyone to make that
mature, public commitment to
Christ. Continued on page 7
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News Briefs Raising Non-Racist

Children: a workshop for
parents and youth
Newsletter Distribution

In an effort to get our

Day of Dance
(Health Fair)
St. Luke‟s Hospital invites the
entire community to dance,
celebrate their health and
learn about cardio-
vascular disease. St.
Louis is one of 70
cities participating in
this national event.
Our local day of
dance will be held
Saturday, Feb. 26
from 8:30 a.m. till
12:30 p.m. in the main ball-
room of the Hilton Fronte-
nac Hotel on Lindbergh Blvd.
Bring your friends and family
to dance, learn simple ways
to stay healthy, enjoy music,
Be a Messages
and participate in health
contributor!
screenings. Visit with St.
Send articles, pictures,
announcements and Luke's physicians and health
anything you‟d like
published in the March
educators as they provide
issue of Messages to health screenings and educa-
janis@igreenbaum.com
tion.
by February 16.
Screenings available:
Blood pressure
Body mass index
Bone density
Pulmonary function
Cholesterol and glucose (*Fee
$15; fasting. By appointment.)
HeartAware & other health risk
assessments
Participants must reserve a
space, and this popular event
fills quickly. For more infor-
mation or to register, call
314-205-6706.
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The Diocese of Missouri
Commission on Dismantling
Racism and the National Con-
ference for Community and
Justice invite you and your
children to an interactive
workshop on race issues that
face today‟s youth and what
parents can do to develop
compassion, inclusion and a
diverse worldview in their
children‟s lives. The workshop
is open to children ages 12
and up. Adults without chil-
dren are also welcome. The
event will be held at the Mis-
souri History Museum Satur-
day, Feb. 12 from 1:30 till
4:30 p.m. Please call 314-361-
9017 to register.
Help Wanted:
Tract Rack Manager
After years of keeping our
tract rack filled with educa-
tional and spiritual publica-
tions, The Rev. Virginia Noel
would like to pass along the
duties of this ministry to an-
other willing church member.
If you would be interested in
maintaining the rack for our
parish, contact the church
office. Please join us in thank-
ing Virginia for her many years
of service in this ministry!
monthly newsletter to every-
one in a timely fashion and be
good stewards of our re-
sources, you now have three
options to receive your next
issue of Messages:
Online: Go to our website
(www.stmartinschurch.org)
and click on the newsletter
link. You‟ll get a clear, color
version of the newsletter to
read on your computer.
We‟ll notify everyone with a
link in i-messages when the
newest issue is available. Let
us know if you prefer this
option.*
Pick up at church: Hard
copies of the newsletter will
be available in the Narthex
the first week of each month.
We will no longer put name
and address labels on these
copies - if you want one, take
one. Let us know if you pre-
fer this option.*
Mail to your home: If you
prefer to have the newsletter
mailed to your home, we will
continue this service. If we
don‟t hear from you, we will
keep you on the newsletter
mailing list.
*To let us know your prefer-
ence, send a note to newslet-
ter editor Janis Greenbaum
in the church office at
jgreenbaum@
stmartinschurch.org.
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The middle way

Each Wednesday, we One thing I matic circumstances surrounding
celebrate the Eucharist have noticed them, but upon closer examination
during the noon lunch lately is how of their choices, there was a pat-
hour. The service is many of the tern of consistency relying on
only about 45 minutes saints were God‟s will to direct their decisions Join us for
so that anyone who regular peo- during their life. There was no pie midday
needs to get some- ple. I used to in the sky escapism for these Holy Eucharist
where by 1 p.m. can do lift them up to saints. Rather, a steady stream of
so with ease. The lit- a status that prayers and actions. Their beliefs
urgy is abbreviated and Contact The Rev. Jon Hall at was unreal, were fashioned after their prayer
jhall@stmartinschurch.org
usually follows the Book thinking they life. They remained grounded and
of Common Prayer ser- were all super- in the middle. Anxieties of the Every Wednesday

vice. The homily is short and is human. In reality, they were times did not become their an- at Noon

based on the daily saint‟s life and
ministry or the daily office scrip-
tures, if there happens to be no
saint‟s name assigned to that day.
The short biographical readings
about the saints come from a
collection from the Episcopal
Church U.S.A. and around the
Anglican Communion called
“Holy Women, Holy Men, Cele-
brating the Saints.” The service
usually gathers about 20 folks and
serves as a great way to recon-
nect with God mid-week.
regular folks who participated in
work made possible through
God‟s providence. It is tempting
to think that their contributions
were mostly due to their own
maneuvering. However, what I
have come to see is that their
work was a result of day to day
faithfulness to God‟s will. They
were not so much focused on
blazing any trails as they were
centered in God‟s power to
change their given situation over
time. Yes, there were often dra-
chors. They were free.
I wonder if God is still making
saints who are faithful in the op-
portunities afforded to one‟s daily
life. I wonder if Jesus‟ words from
the gospel of John, “I am the vine,
you are the branches…” lets us
know that it is precisely the life
that abides in God‟s goodness that
finds everlasting freedom in what
is ours to claim and what is God‟s.
Cheers,
Fr. Jon

Mary and Martha Guild enjoys travel stories

The Mary and Martha Guild will
meet Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 10:30
a.m. in Park Hall. Our program will
feature one of our well-traveled
members, Maxine Heller. Maxine
will share stories and pictures from
her trip to Austria, Germany and Oberammergau
with us.
Bring a sack lunch. Dessert and beverages will be
provided.
If you‟re new to St. Martin‟s or interested in our
program for mature, retired women, we‟d love to
have you join us on Feb. 9.
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Stewardship spotlight
Christian stewardship is the grateful and responsible use of God's gifts in the light
of God's purpose as revealed in Jesus Christ.
Christian stewards, empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit themselves to
conscious, purposeful decisions.
Each month, St. Martin‟s stewardship committee will share an example of
good stewardship. This month‟s spotlight is on Ralph Trieschmann.

It‟s not often that one person volunteers, without and created a memorable Christmas Eve service
Would you like to being asked, to take on a huge project involving for our parish.
know more about children at church. But that‟s exactly what Ralph
“It was utterly fulfilling,” Ralph commented. “It
year-round Trieschmann did by taking on the role of director
was fun to get to know the kids and other par-
stewardship? of our children‟s Christmas pageant.
Join us for our ents and
“I wanted
next meeting to put my
to direct
Wed., Feb. 9 spin on
at 7 p.m. because I
the
have a love
Christmas
for our
story.”
church, our
Ralph and
kids and
his wife
drama,”
Michelle
Ralph said,
have been
“and I get a
members
sense of
at St. Mar-
fulfillment
tin‟s for
because
about two
this satis-
years. They have two children, Abby and
fied all three interests. It gives me a chance to give
Walker, and live in Wildwood. Ralph works for
back.”
Enterprise Holdings, doing marketing and part-
Ralph worked with Music Director Earl Naylor
nership development.
and Christian Formation Director Janis
Greenbaum to plan the details of this joyous holi- When it comes to stewardship, Ralph says he
day tradition. Each Saturday morning in Decem- strongly believes in giving time, talent and treas-

ber, Ralph rehearsed with a group of about 15 ure. “Being a part of a community, you can‟t just
children, ages 3 to 13. His playful personality kept not participate,” Ralph said. “I‟m just drawn in by
the children engaged and the production on the energy and efforts of others - not simply to
schedule. Ralph let the children take the spotlight be a witness, but a participant.”

Scripture tells us that blessings shared, multiply and multiply and multiply.
If you have a story you’d like to share, please contact a member of our
new year-round Stewardship Committee: Jeff & Jane Klieve (co-chairs),
Murrell Cunningham, Mary Drastal and Janis Greenbaum.

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Music Sundays for children Music Sundays

Music is a vital part of our worship Children in preschool through 5th learning about music 9 - 10 a.m.
services at St. Martin‟s and we want grade are invited to join us for and worship in our Undercroft Music Room
to give all ages the opportunity to four special music Sundays this church. Pre-K through 5th Grade
participate. spring. We will rehearse from 9 till Although these classes Feb. 27
10 a.m. are designed for March 27
(during the younger students, I April 17
(for Easter performance)
Sunday would be happy to
May 15
school hour) work with and feature
in the under- middle and high school
croft music students in separate musical per-
room and formances during our services.
perform at Earl Naylor
the beginning
of the 10:15

Contact Music Director Earl Naylor at worship service. All students are
enaylor@stmartinschurch.org welcome to have fun singing and

Peace and education featured in book club

St. Martin's Book Club meets on the personnel, including Admiral Mike
fourth Tuesday of each month from Mullen, and the warm reception his
7 to 8:30 p.m. in Packwood Library. work has found among the officer
Newcomers are always welcome. corps. The careful line CAI threads
February 22 - Stones into between former mujahideen com-
Schools: Promoting Peace with manders, ex-Taliban and village eld-
Education in Afghanistan and ers, and the American soldiers sta-
Pakistan by Greg Mortenson tioned in their midst is poetic in its

Review from Booklist: political complexity and compassion-

Mortenson‟s best-seller, Three Cups ate consideration. Using schools not
of Tea (2009), introduced his com- bombs to promote peace is a goal
mitment to peace through education that even the most hard-hearted can

and became a book-club phenome- admire, but to blandly call this book

non. He now continues the story of how the Central
Asia Institute (CAI) built schools in northern Afghani-
stan. Descriptions of the harsh geography and more
than one near-death experience impress readers as
new faces join Mortenson‟s loyal “Dirty Dozen” as
they carefully plot a course of school-building through
inspiring would be dismissive of all the hard work
that has gone into the mission in Afghanistan as
well as the efforts to fund it. Mortenson writes of
nothing less than saving the future, and his adven-
ture is light years beyond most attempts. Morten-
son did not reach the summit of K2, but oh, the

the Badakshan province and Wakhan corridor. Mort- heights he has achieved.
enson also shares his friendships with U.S. military --Colleen Mondor
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Youth group lock-ins planned

Middle School Lock-in:
Feb. 4 at St. Martin’s
Bring your pillows, your jammies and get ready
for an all-night party for middle school students
only! St. Martin‟s Youth Group will have a middle
school lock-in beginning Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m.
and ending Saturday, Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. We‟ll be
playing our version of some of your favorite TV
game and reality shows, like The Amazing Race,
Iron Chef, Minute to Win It and Jeopardy. Invite
your friends and meet us at church for an all-
nighter designed just for you!
High School Lock-in:
Feb. 25 at Holy Communion Episcopal
Church
This is your chance to stay up all night, meet lots
of new kids from around the area and have a
great time. The Diocesan Youth Commission is
hosting a lock-in at Holy Communion Episco-
pal Church in University City. The fun begins
at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 and ends at 9 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 26.
Please sign up for these events in Park Hall,
on our Facebook page or contact a youth
group leader:
Heidi Gioia: hhjoya@charter.net
Mike Kellogg: mikekellogg44@yahoo.com
Ashleigh Kellogg: ashleigh.kellogg@yahoo.com
Youth group meeting
All middle and high school students are invited
to our next youth group meeting Sunday, Feb.
20 at 7 p.m. in the youth room. We‟ll discuss
stereotypes, play a few games and enjoy
yummy snacks. Invite your friends and join us!

Sunday adult class offerings for February

Feb. 6:
Rector’s Forum
Park Hall
The Rev. Jon Hall kicks off
our adult Christian forma-
tion programming in Febru-
ary with a Rector‟s Forum.
Join us in Park Hall Sunday,
Feb. 6 from 9 till 10 a.m. as
Fr. Hall discusses current
issues at church and an-
swers your questions.
Feb. 13, 20, 27
Tract One: Living Islam
Upper Laird
Dive into the rich tradition
and cultural fabric of Islam,
including what it means to
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be a Muslim in Modern
America. These classes will
use interviews featured in
American Public Radio‟s
“Speaking of Faith with Krista
Tippett” program. This re-
source invites participants to
dialogue with Krista and her
guests as they explore issues
of faith, ethics and meanings.
Join us for three consecutive
Sundays in February from 9
to 10 a.m. in the Upper Laird
as we explore one of the
largest religions in the world.
Feb. 13, 20, 27
Tract Two: Elderly Care
Park Hall
We had an overwhelming
turnout for our January class
focusing on elderly care. So
the adult Christian formation
committee is working with the
Stephen Ministry leaders to
put together more classes
focusing on specific topics
related to the issues of elderly
care. We will be bringing in
more experts to offer con-
crete resources and more
chances to discuss concerns
and share advice.
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Living up to the Children’s Charter

Then Jesus took the ceive, nurture and treas- - ask a child how his/her day was;
children in his arms, ure each child as a gift - pray for the children in your life,
placed his hands on from God. That seems like in our church and around the
each of them and a pretty simple idea, but it world.
blessed them. — Mark isn‟t always so simple to Have you noticed all the beautiful
10:16 carry out. At St. Martin‟s, children running the halls of St.
When my daughter Contact Christian we want to engage chil- Martin‟s on Sunday mornings?
Formation Director
was about 3-years old, dren of all ages in the life They are truly a blessing. I hope
Janis Greenbaum at
she began asking me jgreenbaum@
of our church. We offer we can work together as partners
lots of questions about stmartinschurch.org Sunday school classes, chil- to receive, nurture and treasure
angels, death and dren‟s worship. youth each one in the year ahead.
heaven. I knew I needed some group activities, confirmation Faithfully yours,
support from above. Like me, classes and vacation Bible school. Janis
many people come to church as But it doesn‟t all happen within Read the complete Children’s
adults because we want to give our church walls. I challenge you Charter online at:
our children a place to explore to think of ways you can make a episcopalchurch.org/
their questions about faith and difference in your child‟s (or documents/091204_
learn about God‟s love. grandchild‟s or neighbor‟s or childrens_charter_flyer.pdf
Children are innately spiritual, cu- friend‟s) faith life. Here are a
rious, open and accepting. They‟re few suggestions:
forming their own beliefs about - bring a child to a St. Mar-
God, whether or not they‟re at- tin‟s program (make it a
tending church. When we provide habit!);
opportunities for children to ex- - give a child a Bible or a
plore their faith, we help shape book of prayers;
their lives and, in turn, they can - talk to a child about your
transform our church. faith life;
The Children‟s Charter of the - serve in a children‟s minis-
Episcopal Church calls us to re- try; Mary Edmonson has fun decorating gingerbread men with the kids
at December’s Advent Event.

Understanding church membership

Continued from page 1
We offer inquirers‟ and confirmation classes to guide
you through a spiritual process to decide whether or
not you want to make that commitment. Our next
class begins Sunday, Feb. 13 and is open to all teens
and adults.
After completing this class, you‟re eligible to be con-
firmed, received or reaffirmed in the Episcopal
Church. Confirmation is for anyone who is bap-
tized, but never confirmed; or confirmed in a non-
apostolic (Baptist, Methodist, etc.) denomination.
Reception is for anyone who is baptized and previ-
ously confirmed in another apostolic church (Roman
Catholic or ELCA). Reaffirmation is for anyone
who is baptized and previously confirmed in the Epis-
copal Church.
Confused? Come to our inquirers‟ and confirmation
class this winter and spring. The experience will help
you understand and give you a real feeling of
“belonging” at St. Martin‟s.

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St. Martin’s ECW Mission
Statement:
“We are a welcoming,
vibrant sisterhood of all ages.
Our Episcopal Church
Women are dedicated to
growing together through
fellowship, as a spiritual and
service-oriented, diverse
community. We aspire to
allow God’s love to shine
through us, as we
share our gifts.”
Keep up with all
the latest news and
information on
our website at
stmartinschurch.org
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ECW invites new leaders and members
St. Martin‟s Episcopal
Church Women is look-
ing for new board mem-
bers. Please prayerfully
consider being part of
the Executive Board of
ECW.
Several of the present board members are
rotating off of the board. This is to invite oth-
ers to be actively involved with this dynamic
and fun ministry. Susan Gillies is the 2011
President with Carole Gerretson serving as
Past-president. Vice-president, treasurer, pub-
licity, etc. are needed. Serving on the execu-
tive committee as “member-at-large” is al-
ways available to any women who want to be
involved.
Not your grandma’s ECW
Karen Birr, President of the Diocesan ECW
recently wrote, “Episcopal Church Women
support women‟s programs and ministries in
parishes. The old stereotype of Episcopal
Church Women as „cooks‟ and „fundraisers‟ is
fading as we move into the future with new
Giving thanks
I would like to thank all the members of St. Martin’s for their participation in the United Thank
Offering during 2010.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Bagin, Diocesan U.T.O Coordinator
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Meetings and dues
Be part of the future with new ideas and
unlimited opportunity for spiritual growth
and service. Come to St. Martin‟s ECW busi-
ness meetings on the third Thursday of each
month at 7 p.m. or attend an event. You can
support the ministries and activities of YOUR
ECW with a $10 dues/donation. You can
leave your annual $10 dues/donation in the
ECW church mailbox or contact Lin Ed-
wards, your ECW treasurer.
ECW Annual Meeting
The Episcopal Church Women of the Dio-
cese of Southern Ohio invite all women to
attend the Province V Annual Meeting May
13-15. The event will be held at the Con-
course Hotel at the Airport in Columbus
Ohio. The theme of this year‟s meeting is
“Lifting our voices in prayer, love and ser-
vice.” For more information or to register,
please call 614-237-2515.
- Look for a confirmation e-mail (you may be
in your spam folder).
- Click the link in the confirmation e-mail to
confirm your sign-up.
- iMessages will show up in your e-mail each
Thursday, and other special notices when
necessary.
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Milestones at St. Martin’s

FEBRUARY DEATHS
BIRTHDAYS
Miriam Kazelis - Jan. 11
Feb. 1 - Sue Buffa Feb. 14 - Virginia Noel
Ed Laughlin - Jan. 16
- Barb Warrington Feb. 14 - Ben Warren
Feb. 2 - Maggi Brunkhorst Feb. 16 - Maxine Heller Clyde Williamson - Jan. 17
Feb. 4 - Jan Waters Feb. 17 - Susan Miraflores
- Dory Mena - Brian Kidd A note from the Diocese of Lui
Feb. 5 - Al Gioia - Sean Duddy
to the people of Missouri
- Jasmin Chan Feb. 19 - Jack Coon
Feb. 6 - Jeff Dockweiler - Rina Chittooran Greetings to you from the Diocese of Lui in
Feb. 7 - Gina Denardi - Jeff Johnson
the wonderful name of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Feb. 8 - Ray Harbert Feb. 20 - Michelle Trieschmann
We hope that you are all fine and doing well.
Feb. 10 - Darrick Griggs - Piper Little
- Patrick Manternach Feb. 21 - Tom Baumer We in the Diocese of
- Nathaniel Manter- Feb. 22 - Robert Duddy Lui are very thankful to
nach - Sara Fiebiger you for your prayers
Feb. 11 - Allyn Beardsell Feb. 24 - Sheridan Clark
and financial support
Feb. 12 - Graham Fisher - Tanya Denardi
for us during the criti-
- Mary Drastal Feb. 25 - Carolyn Stern
- Jennifer Smith Feb. 26 - Steve Young cal time we went
- Jack Clark Feb. 27 - Julia Lockhart through December last
Feb. 13 - Lynn Frerichs - Jane Anne Batjer year. We are thankful to you because you
- Michelle Kraus Feb. 28 - Debbie Glazer
stood with us during the time of illness of our
- Luke Voit - Matthew Lenz
Diocesan Bishop and your support helped us
- Evan Fencl
to meet all the hospital bills and also enabled
BAPTISM
us to bring Bishop Bullen's body back home in
Gwendolyn Sierra Miraflores - Dec. 26 Lui.
Parents: Susan and Ramon Miraflores In fact, we do not know how to thank you
because we do not have all the words that can
express how we feel about your support, it is
beyond what can be said in words. Thank you
so much for being our partner during the
happy times as well as bad times.
We are thankful to you and to God for making
it possible for you to support us, your love and
kindness will never be forgotten by the Dio-
cese of Lui.
Thank you so much for everything.
God Bless You.
In Christ,
Deacon Susan Naylor and Fr. Jon Hall welcome the newest addition to the The Rev. Stephen Dokolo
Miraflores family to St. Martin’s. Secretary, Diocese of Lui
Episcopal Church of Sudan
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Lay Ministries Schedule for February

FEBRUARY 6 FEBRUARY 20
8 a.m. 8 a.m.
Lector: Bob Elsperman Lector & Chalice Bearer: Jim Crabtree
Chalice Bearer: D‟Arcy Elsperman Ushers: Bob & Ginny Marchetto
Ushers: Jim & Bette Crabtree Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Eucharistic Visitor: Mary Richardson

10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m.

1st Lesson: Maxine Heller 1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson
2nd Lesson: Judi Batch 2nd Lesson: Murrell Cunningham
Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch Prayer Leader: Mary Edmonson
Ushers: Jeff Nordeen, Mark Edwards, Ushers: Barbara Bartelsmeyer, Rich Brown,
Joe & Lana Biondo Larry Cornelius, Mary Jane Drake
Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Leanne Lyle Healing Ministers: Bev Weaver, Diana Hauser
Chalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck Batch Chalice Bearers: Murrell Cunningham,
Acolytes: Grace Gerretsen, Ellie Ecker, Lindsey Pe- Mary Edmonson
ters Acolytes: Lindsey Peters, Grace Gerretsen,
Greeters: Carole Gerretsen Mackenzie Morrison
Children’s Worship Leader: Julie Clark Greeters: Renee & Tim Jerry
CW Assistants: Will Gerretsen, Mackenzie Morrison Children’s Worship Leader: Kathy Willis
Nursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlin CW Assistants: Matt Greenbaum, Gina Garbo
Nursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlin
FEBRUARY 13
FEBRUARY 27
8 a.m.
Lector: Jeanne King 8 a.m.
Chalice Bearer: Lou Voit Lector & Chalice Bearer: Loretta Go
Ushers: Rich & Honor Hebenstreit Ushers: Bob & Jan Waters
Eucharistic Visitor:
10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. 1st Lesson: Ray Harbert
1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran 2nd Lesson: Kurt Greenbaum
2nd Lesson: Tom Allen Prayer Leader: Janis Greenbaum
Prayer Leader: Bob Buehler Ushers: Jean DuPont, Bob Pomeroy, Rich Eidson,
Ushers: Sarah Aleman, Tom & Sandy Baranowski, Steve Gillies
Chuck Batch Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Leanne Lyle
Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Barb McCann Chalice Bearers: Kurt & Janis Greenbaum
Chalice Bearers: Tom Allen, Bob Buehler Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Abby Trieschmann,
Acolytes: Matt Greenbaum, Mackenzie Morrison, Ellie Ecker
Abby Trieschmann Greeters: Ashleigh & Mike Kellogg
Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley Children’s Worship Leader: Terri Garbo
Children’s Worship Leader: Teresa Reeves CW Assistants: Grace Gerretsen,
CW Assistants: Kiki Cogan, Mike Peters Mackenzie Morrison
Nursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlin Nursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlin
Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert, Diana Hauser 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 / 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.

Sun
All programs listed meet at
St. Martin’s Episcopal
Church, unless otherwise
noted*
6 7
8 am - Holy Eucharist
9 am - Christian Formation
10:15 am - Holy Eucharist
13 Food Pantry Sunday 14
8 am - Holy Eucharist
9 am - Christian Formation
10:15 am - Holy Eucharist
4 pm - Confirmation Class
20 Priest’s Disc. Fund 21
8 am - Holy Eucharist
9 am - Christian Formation
10:15 am - Holy Eucharist
4 pm - Confirmation Class
7 pm - Youth Group
27
8 am - Holy Eucharist
9 am - Christian Formation
Music Sunday
10:15 am - Holy Eucharist
4 pm - Confirmation Class
February 2011
Mon Tue
1 2
9:30 am - ECW Book Club
10 am - Women’s Bible
Study*
7 pm - Evangelism Cmte.
8 9
10:30 am - Bible Study 9:30 am - ECW Book Club
1:15 pm - Staff mtg. 10 am - Women’s Bible
Study*
7:15 pm - Legacy Cmte.
15
10:30 am - Bible Study 9:30 am - ECW Book Club
1:15 pm - Staff mtg. 10 am - Women’s Bible
Study*
7 pm - Outreach Cmte. 7 pm - Hospitality Cmte.
22
10:30 am - Bible Study 9:30 am - ECW Book Club
1:15 pm - Staff mtg. 10 am - Women’s Bible Study*
Noon - Diocesan Standing
Cmte.
5:30 pm - Executive Cmte. 7 pm - Book Club
* Tuesday Women’s Bible
28 Study meets at the home of
10:30 am - Bible Study The Rev. Virginia Noel,
1:15 pm - Staff mtg. 15826 Clayton Rd.,
Apt. 131
6 pm - Vestry mtg.
Wed Thu Fri Sat
3 4 5
STMARTINSCHURCH.ORG
6:30 am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
Noon - Holy Eucharist 9 am - Morning Prayer*
10 am - Beginner’s Bible Study
7 pm - Choir
6:30 - Bell Choir 8 pm - Middle School
Lock-in
10 11 12
10:30 am - Mary & Martha 6:30 am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed 9 am - Men’s Group
Noon - Holy Eucharist 9 am - Morning Prayer* Breakfast
6:30 - Bell Choir 10 am - Beginner’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. - Vestry Retreat
7 pm - Choir
7 pm - ECW mtg. 7 pm - Stephen Ministry
(at St. Timothy’s)
7 pm - Stewardship Cmte.
16 17 18 19
6:30 am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
Noon - Holy Eucharist 9 am - Morning Prayer*
6 pm - Finance Cmte. 10 am - Beginner’s Bible Study
7 pm - Choir
March Newsletter Deadline 7 pm - Trivia Night
23 24 25 26
6:30 am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
Noon - Holy Eucharist 9 am - Morning Prayer*
10 am - Beginner’s Bible Study 6 pm - High School
11:30 am - Lunch Bunch
6:30 - Bell Choir 7 pm - Choir
Lock-in
7 pm - Facilities Cmte. (at Holy Communion)
* Thursday Morning
Prayer meets at the home
of Colleen Hall,
16644 Green Pines Drive,
Wildwood
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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

Blood drive report

from D’Arcy Elsperman

Thank you to all who participated by donating blood in

the St. Martin‟s blood drive held January 13. The event
was run very efficiently by the American Red Cross
with the help of our volunteers: Phyllis Duff, Linda Hu-
heey, Bev Kinkade, Jeanne King, and Jennifer Necker-
mann, who was chairman for the day.

32 productive units were collected. The majority of

donors were members of St. Martin‟s, but a few people
saw the signs posted outside and also donated. Thank
you to all who gave the gift of life with your donation of
blood. The Red Cross will be calling St. Martin‟s again
to hold another drive.