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Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church
Published January 27, 2023
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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 hour 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.
Sunday, January 29, is the last day to purchase tickets.
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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! This auction takes place at the Elegant Italian dinner on February 4th.
Please consider donating an item or two for a themed basket. 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.
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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. | |
Outreach at Grace
Making a Difference in People’s Lives
Over the next year, you’re going to be hearing more about what’s going on within the many ministries to which we offer not only grants and gifts, but also our time and talent. Look for regular updates such as this as we seek to increase awareness of the good that is being done by Grace members for those in need within our community and our diocese.
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DID YOU KNOW? Grace Episcopal Church is one of the sponsoring congregations for the Shepherd’s Center of Webster-Kirkwood. This non-profit organization has over 200 volunteers that contribute to helping older adults stay actively engaged in life.
And what are people saying about their services?
“Thank you for the wonderful transportation service. My driver was gracious and made it fun going to my doctor’s appointment.” – Gwen
“The group that raked my yard did a wonderful job and provided me with great company.” – Beth
To learn more about the Shepherd’s Center and volunteer opportunities, click the link below:
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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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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
Kathleen Mac
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
Kathleen Mac
Jon McDaniel
Fred McConnell
Logan Nelson
Genaro Rodriguez
Ben Ryan
Allison Shortlane
Megan and the Taylor Family
Shirley West
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January 25
A belated 95th birthday wish to Chloe Poe
January 29
MJ Stricker
February 1
William Mumm
February 4
Jane Cenova
Anniversaries
January 30
Liz & Michael Gibbons
February 4
Shari & Wayne Bonham
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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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