Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 21 at 5 p.m.

In some societies, the days before Ash Wednesday are a time for outrageous behavior and extravagant feasting – Carnevale ("farewell to meat") or Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday"). The English Shrove Tuesday refers to the need to be "shriven" – to confess sins and be absolved – in preparation for the austerities of Lent. The pancakes are a great way to use the last of the butter, milk, and eggs as we prepare ourselves for a simpler existence during Lent. All are invited to Grace's traditional pancake supper.

Meals are $5 for adults and $3 for a maximum of $15 per family. Along with pancakes, we’ll serve sausage, applesauce, coffee, milk and lemonade. Come enjoy the supper from 5:30–7:00 p.m.!  The Burning of the Palms will follow the meal.

If you can help with the dinner, see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the parish hall or contact Dick Entenmann or Chris Kurth for more information.

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Outreach at Grace

Episcopal City Mission

Sunday, February 19th has been designated by the Diocese as 

Episcopal City Mission (ECM) Sunday. This Sunday is set aside to recognize, pray for, and support the ministry of the ECM chaplains to children ages 11-18 in St. Louis Juvenile Justice System.

The caring, listening presence of ECM chaplains and faith-based dedication of ECM volunteers reminds each child that they are beloved by God and transforms their despair and anger into hope and healing. ECM chaplains are often the first consistent adult presence in these kids’ lives. In the time they are in detention, the chaplains show them that God is alive in them.

“Ours is a ministry of presence. Our goal is to be there for the children, many of whom are suffering from trauma, grief, and loss, to show them the healing presence of God’s love. In a world that feels unsafe and out of control, we provide emotional safety, support and unconditional love.”

Please keep the ECM Chaplains and the children to whom they minister in your prayers. Next Sunday, February 19th, the plate offering at both services will be sent to ECM to support their mission. 

Join Grace on the Go for

Bald Eagle Watching

Friday, February 17, 10 a.m.

Carpools leave Grace at 8:45 a.m.

Grace On The Go will head to the Audubon Center at the Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, Missouri. The center and wrap-around deck are handicapped accessible. A friendly face will greet us to guide us through the museum and watch a 10-minute video. Bald Eagles and Trumpeter Swans are frequent winter visitors. Maps are available to see more of the eagles’ habitats. Audubon Center is free and self-supporting; donations are always appreciated. Lunch is at The Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Street in Alton, IL.

Dress warmly and bring binoculars. The center is at the heart of the Mississippi Flyway on the Mississippi River, near the confluence with the Missouri River. Meet at the center at 301 Riverlands Way in West Alton, MO by 10 am. MO-367 N becomes US-67 N. Before the Clark Bridge and Mississippi River, look for signs for Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Turn right at the Sanctuary and proceed 0.8 miles to the Audubon Center with the large glass bay windows on the left. 

Pastoral Care

Grace’s clergy are available by appointment to discuss personal, pastoral, or spiritual matters; please call or email the clergy directly. The lay pastoral care team members are also available to visit and bring communion to those unable to be at church in person. Please let the clergy or Sara Losse know (saratlosse@yahoo.com) if you or someone you know in the congregation is in need of a pastoral visit. 

If you have a concern that you would prefer to keep private, please let the clergy or Ruth Moore know (clesiemo1@yahoo.com) so that she can put your need on the prayer chain. Throughout the week, members of the Grace Prayer Chain pray privately for the congregation's special needs.

In case of a pastoral emergency, please call the parish office at 314-821-1806. A priest is on call at all times. In case of hospitalization, when a church member is near death or has died, please notify the clergy as soon as possible so that we may minister to you and your family with prayers and anointing.

Transition Prayer

Almighty God, who knows our needs even before we ask, grant us a spirit of faith and courage, that we may have the strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience; look graciously on this parish family and send forth your Holy Spirit to guide us to be of one heart and mind, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.