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Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church
Published February 17, 2023
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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.
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Offer Your Palms from Last Palm Sunday!
Each year we prepare for Ash Wednesday by burning the palm crosses or fronds that were blessed and distributed last Palm Sunday. These ashes are then used for the Ash Wednesday liturgy. If you have your palm from last year (or prior years) please bring them to church or to the Shrove Tuesday dinner.
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Ash Wednesday, February 22
Services at 12 Noon and 7 p.m.
Ash Wednesday, the first of the forty days of Lent, was named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of worshipers at Ash Wednesday services. The ashes, imposed with the sign of the cross, are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality.
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Historically, the ashes are prepared from the blessed palm fronds used during the Palm Sunday of the prior year as a way to point toward the Gospel message of the upcoming Easter. The ashes are mixed with oil and placed with the sign of the cross on the foreheads of the service participants and the words “From dust you have come and to dust you will return” are shared with each . | |
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Intergenerational Dinner and Exploration!
Sundays in Lent, 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Each week all ages are invited to join for dinner and exploration. We start with a catered dinner and conversation as we get to know one another better. (Free will offerings will be accepted for dinner.)
Each week we will consider the good news from the readings of the day using art, drama, and conversation in ways that guide us to grow more deeply in the trust and life that Christ promises. We’ll end the evening with simple prayer for all ages. Each week will offer a practice to take home into your daily life.
The menu for Sunday February 26 includes French Beef Bourguignon (with Pearl Onions and Mushrooms), Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Toasted Almonds, Homemade Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream
Future dinners feature Breakfast for Dinner; A Taste of Mexico, Trinity Hot Lunch Sampler, and Country Fried Chicken.
Please sign up for the dinners at church for the sessions you can attend.
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Outreach at Grace
Episcopal City Mission
This Sunday, February 19th, is Episcopal City Mission Sunday.
The plate offering from both services will go to support the mission of ECM to provide hope and healing for children in the juvenile justice system.
The position of ECM ambassador from our parish is open. If you are interested in serving as ECM ambassador, please contact Rev. Mary.
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Adult Education and Formation
Beginning Sunday, February 26 at 9 a.m. in the Library
Join us to discuss The Way of Life in John’s Gospel at 9 a.m. in the Library each Sunday in Lent. Following the lead of Professor Bill Countryman we’ll explore the wisdom found in the gospel of John. Each week Revs Thomas and Mary will invite you to consider the readings for the day and how they serve as a guide to receiving the promise of life that Jesus gives to all humankind, even to the cosmos as a whole!
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Gun Sense Legislative Advocacy Day
Tuesday, March 7
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO.
Join the Rev. Mary Haggerty, our Diocesan Missioner for Gun Violence Prevention, and others from throughout the state of Missouri as we encourage our lawmakers to pass common sense legislation to protect our children and families. This event will include a prayer service, led by Episcopal clergy, on the steps of the State Capitol.
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Tuesday Book Club Movie Viewing
Anyone interested is invited to join the Women's Book Group Tuesday, Feb 21st to watch the DVD, Night Crossing, from 10 a.m. - Noon. This 1981 movie was based on the true story of how two families escaped from East Germany by balloon in Nov 1979. It ties into the book Forty Autumns that we just finished reading and will be discussing this week.
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Our Youth - Doing Work That Matters | |
Elegant Italian Dinner
The February 4th Elegant Italian Dinner raised nearly $7,000 for our annual Mary Etta Heggie Youth Mission Trip. Youth members served the dinner, which included homemade lasagna, salad, and desserts. A silent auction and raffles offered additional fun ways for our generous members to support our youth.
This June, our missioners will spend a week in West Bend, Wisconsin, working with Habitat for Humanity.
Thank you to all the youth and their sponsors who worked so hard to make the dinner a success. We also thank everyone who attended or supported the event.
Souper Bowl of Caring Results Are In!
The Gospel Side team received $333 and 122 cans of food for a total score of 455.
The Epistle Side team received $224 and 240 cans of food for a total score of 464.
And the winner is: Kirk Care, which received 456 cans of food and $464.00
Thank you to everyone who contributed! Congratulations to both teams, and thank you for your hard work!
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Nursery Sunday hours are 8:45 a.m until 11:15 a.m. each Sunday. | |
Earthquake Relief
A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake recently struck southeast Turkey and northern Syria. The reported death toll is in the thousands and climbing after buildings all over the region crumbled, burying civilians beneath the rubble.
The situation in Turkey and Syria right now is dire. Your gift today to Episcopal Relief & Development, provides critical relief to communities impacted by the earthquake. In supporting our local partners with life-saving supplies and resources, medicine, and emergency support, we can help communities rebuild and heal.
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Fill the Hunger Barrel
Please remember our neighbors in need. Drop your non-perishable food items in Grace’s red hunger barrel in Albright Parish Hall each Sunday. Your donations will be distributed through KirkCare and Trinity Episcopal Church food pantries.
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Men's Breakfast
Wednesdays 8 a.m.
Denny's in Sunset Hills
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The Holy Eucharist
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Anointing of the Sick on the First Tuesday of each month.
In the Chapel of the Apostles (on the lower level)
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Tuesday Book Group
meets at 10:00 a.m.
at the church and on Zoom. The Book Group is finishing Forty Autumns
and will begin reading My Life in France
by Julia Child
All are welcome!
Click here to learn more!
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Prayer List
Parish List
John Barrett
Jane & Henry Beers
Shirley Browne
Ethel Cromwell
Katie Conrad
Ginger Dokos
David Fly
Bill Harrison
Carla Kurth
Mike Lillmars
Chris Manuel
Jeane McKenna
Jim McKown
Steve Mika
Johnny Nelson
Langden Neubacher
Marty O'Leary
Chloe Poe
Beverly Shands
Brooks Ward
Jane Webster
Eric Woodruff
Friends & Family
Rebecca Bonham
Kate Bonham
Casey Chaddon
Ellen Frisch
Carrie Gurley
Michael & Mary Leiweke
Kathleen Mac
Jon McDaniel
Logan Nelson
Ben Ryan
Allison Shortlane
Megan and the Taylor Family
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February 20
Garrett Owler
February 21
Mike Fitzgerald
February 24
Ronald Cobb
Alex Van Rees
February 25
Elizabeth Shands
Emma Sward
Anniversaries
February 24
Alice and Ron Jones
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Our Prayer list requests and updates should be e-mailed to the parish office. Names will be left on the prayer list for one month unless the parish office is notified.
Note: the Intercession Prayer Book is now available for people to write their
prayer requests.
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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.
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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.
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Online Giving
We are grateful to everyone who is keeping their pledge current. Your generosity is gratifying and inspiring. To give online please click the link below and checks may be mailed to 514 East Argonne, Kirkwood, MO 63122. If you are out of work and unable to make your pledge, we understand. Please let the parish office know.
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