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Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church
Published January 20, 2023
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164th Annual Meeting
of Grace Episcopal Church
Sunday, January 22 at 9 a.m.
All are encouraged to attend the 164th annual meeting of Grace Parish on Sunday, January 22, at 9 a.m. in the parish hall. This year we have a special report from the Discernment Team that distils the survey information and the listening sessions into hopes for Grace's next chapter of life and ministry. The congregation will then have the opportunity to offer their feedback in conversation with one another.
At this gathering parish members will also elect new vestry members for three year terms and hear reports on the financial status of the parish.
The vestry approved expanding the number of Vestry members by one by adding one new member each year for 2023, 2024 and 2025. This change allows the vestry to expand participation in the leadership and management of the parish (this year, electing two new members instead of one). It is meant to encourage greater diversity in terms of parish input and greater support from the vestry for parish ministries. This change will bring the total number of vestry members to 12 by 2025.
Rebecca Harrison will run for a second three-year term, Chris Ludbrook has agreed to serve one additional year as Senior Warden. Jane Cenova and Mike Lillmars were nominated to serve for a three-year term.
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Elegant Italian Dinner
Saturday, February 4, 2023
The Elegant Italian Dinner is a major fundraiser for the Youth Mission Trip and a favorite social event for the parish—the youth host an elegant dinner of homemade lasagna, salad, and dessert.
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There is a silent auction and great fellowship. It also provides an excellent opportunity for previous participants to share their experiences with the congregation.
The youth will have tickets to sell at coffee and tickets are available online. The Social Hour and Silent Auction begin at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults.
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Episcopal Youth Community Seeks Donations For Silent Auction
Do you have St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, St. Louis Blues, MUNY or St. Louis Symphony tickets that you aren't going to use? Maybe you are willing to host a foursome at your golf club or offer a weekend at your cabin? We would be happy to help put those to good use, PLUS send a tax donation letter as a THANK YOU!
Please consider donating an item or two for a themed baskets, we only accept new items. Click on the link below for ideas!
Questions? Contact Paula Russell or call her at (314) 504-3708.
All donations need to be confirmed or received by Sunday, January 29. (Except for tickets - we realize you might not have the actual tickets in hand!)
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Souper Bowl of Caring
The junior and senior high school members of Grace's Episcopal Youth Community are helping those less fortunate by collecting nonperishable food goods and funds for Kirk Care through The Souper Bowl of Caring. Your donations will support the hungry right here within the Kirkwood School District. In the past few years, Kirk Care has supported the food needs of over 6,000 of our neighbors.
To make this even more exciting, the Gospel side will be pitted against the Epistle side to see which team will be victorious in the Big Game. On Sunday, February 12, the youth will be in the Narthex after the 10:00 a.m. service representing their sides to collect donations. Your support of our community is greatly appreciated.
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First Sundays @ Five
Sunday, February 5
Join us for a candlelight service of music, readings, responses, and prayers.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (February 2), known popularly as Candlemas, commemorates the purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the presentation of Christ in the temple, which took place 40 days after his birth as Jewish law required.
Once in the temple, Jesus was purified by the prayer of Simeon in the presence of Anna the prophetess. Upon seeing the Messiah, Simeon gave thanks to the Lord, singing a hymn now called the Nunc Dimittis.
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Altar Guild Annual Meeting & Brunch
Saturday, February 11
Members of Grace, we have a shortage of Altar Guild members. This ministry is vital to our worship. It also allows us to understand our faith, our ceremonies, and why we do them. We invite all women and men to explore their faith with us. Your commitment is once-a-month as we work in teams.
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We will host our annual Altar Guild annual meeting and brunch on Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the library. Thomas will join us to give us the priest’s side of what the Altar Guild is about. If you have any interest, simply want more information at this point, or already know you want to help us, please let any current Altar Guild member know, or contact Rebecca Harrison or 314-791-7149. | |
Sign Up for Altar Flowers
Help us adorn our worship space this year by sponsoring altar flowers. Donors are needed for February 12 & 19. Please sign up for a week on the bulletin board in Albright Parish Hall. Your donation can be made in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special occasion. Kirkwood Florist will contact you for payment.
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Nursery Sunday hours are 8:45 a.m until 11:15 a.m. each Sunday. | |
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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 reading Forty Autumns All are welcome!
Click here to learn more!
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Episcopal Party Bridge Resumes
Grace's bridge players have reorganized and are back and ready to play bridge at Grace in the library from 1 until 4 p.m. We will continue to meet weekly on Wednesdays.
Players from neighboring Episcopal churches will join Grace bridge enthusiasts of all levels. If you haven't played in years and would like to play again, or if you want to learn the game, say no more! There will be cheat sheets and a teacher available to help. There is a place for players of all levels of experience.
Contact Carla Hildebrandt (314) 580-0319 or Jack Frazer (314) 441-9184 for more information
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Prayer List
Parish List
Jane & Henry Beers
Shirley Browne
Ethel Cromwell
Katie Conrad
Ginger Dokos
David Fly
Bill Harrison
Carla Kurth
Mike Lillmars
Chris Manuel
Jeane McKenna
Steve Mika
Johnny Nelson
Langen Neubacher
Marty O'Leary
Chloe Poe
Beverly Shands
Brooks Ward
Jane Webster
Eric Woodruff
Friends & Family
Chris Bush
Ellen Frisch
Carrie Gurley
Martha Ramsay Huff
Michael & Mary Leiweke
Jon McDaniel
Fred McConnell
Logan Nelson
Genaro Rodriguez
Ben Ryan
Allison Shortlane
Megan and the Taylor Family
Shirley West
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January 23
Sam Russell
January 26
Charlotte Sehie
Betty Shepherd
January 29
MJ Stricker
Anniversaries
January 27
Jane & Henry Beers
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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.
Giving is easier than ever. Just click below.
Select your desired fund from the drop down menu
and follow the prompts to complete your donation.
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Grace Episcopal Church
514 East Argonne Drive
314-821-1806
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