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A BEACON OF
CHRIST’S LOVE,
SPIRIT-FED,
SERVING OTHERS

ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 0

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A celebration of new ministry
THIS ISSUE:
Fr. Jon Hall officially became
News Briefs 2 the third rector of St. Mar-
tin’s Episcopal Church during
Bells of St. 3 a Celebration of New Minis-
Martin’s
try Ceremony Wednesday,
Book Club, 4
Aug. 25.
ECW Book
Club, The Right Rev. George
Women’s Wayne Smith, Bishop of Mis-
Bible Study
souri, presided over the in-
New Music 5 stallation service.
Season,
MIT Gala, Members, friends and visiting
Flower Fund clergy filled the sanctuary and
Deacon’s 6 then stayed for a fabulous
Bishop Wayne Smith (center) presides over Eucharist during the
Role, Louisiana-style reception. Celebration of New Ministry Ceremony for Fr. Jon Hall (far right,
Lay Ministry
Welcome, Fr. Hall! front). Check out all the photos from the evening’s festivities on our
Training,
Youth Group
website at stmartinschurch.org.

Christian 7

A new year, growing in faith together

Formation

Treasurer’s 8
Update

Milestones 9 By Janis Greenbaum you’re looking for, let us Adults

The new Christian Formation know and we’ll try to make it
Sunday Adult Classes
Lay Ministry 10 program year kicks off Sep- happen for you!
Schedule Inquirers & Confirmation
tember 12 at St. Martin’s. We Here’s a look at Christian
September 11 Class
invite you and your family to Formation programs this se-
Calendar Bible Studies
check out the many opportu- mester:
Altar 12
nities for adults, youth and Special Family Events
Redesign
Children & Youth
children to explore your
Family Movie Night
faith, have fun and praise Nursery
Fall Family Festival
God. Sunday School
Advent Event
Fliers are available at church Children’s Worship
Christmas Pageant
and on our website with de- Youth Group
Please see page 7 for featured
tails for the entire fall semes- College Outreach
programs in September.
ter. If you can’t find what Confirmation Class
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News Briefs
Successful school
supplies drive
A big thank you to every-
one who donated to the
Circle of Concern School
Supplies Drive in July. It is
a wonderful example of
how when many give a
little we can make a differ-
Photos Wanted! ence. Our donations in-
Share your favorite pic- cluded: 2 calculators, 6
tures from church events
backpacks, 25 packs of
in our newsletter!
The deadline for all pic-
paper, 5 binders, 9 pack-
ages post-it notes, 31
tures, articles and sched-
ules for the October is- boxes colored pencils, 17
sue of Messages is
boxes markers, 9 packages
Wednesday, Sept. 15.
highlighters, 59 folders, 13
E-mail your info to:
janis@igreenbaum.com pencil cases, 8 notebooks,
28 glue sticks, 10 scissors,
25 boxes crayons, 1 book
cover, 1 protractor, 1 kit
and 1 monetary dona-
tion. Hopefully, starting
out the new school year
with the right school sup-
plies will help some chal-
lenged youth begin with a
fresh attitude towards
learning. Little things can
make a difference.
Mary & Martha
Guild celebrate
Happiness Day
Mary and Martha Guild will
meet in Park Hall on Sep-
tember 8 at 10:30 a.m.
We will celebrate
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―Happiness Day!‖ Bring a
picture, a special vacation
memory or holiday
memorabilia -- something
that makes you happy and
all warm inside. We will
discuss the suggested
program for the year. As
usual, bring a sack lunch.
Dessert and beverages
are provided. Visitors are
always welcome.
An invitation to
Morning Prayer
Colleen Hall is opening
her home for Morning
Prayer every Thursday
from 9 to 9:30 a.m. begin-
ning Sept. 9. Following
morning prayer, enjoy
coffee and fellowship.
Children are welcome.
The Hall’s address is
16644 Green Pines Drive
in Wildwood.
Parking lot
resurfacing pro-
ject
Church members will
begin sealing the parking
lot on Sept. 12 after
church service and finish
the project Sept. 19. The
parking lot will remain
open as usual during the
church services. For some
time after the sealing is
complete, half of the park-
ing lot will be closed (along
with either the entrance or
exit) to allow the seal to
dry. We apologize for any
inconvenience during this
time.
We need workers to help
complete this project.
Please contact Sherrie Al-
gren at
salgrennnp@gmail.com or
636-458-4566.
A special
thank you
Ruth Minster would like to
express her sincere grati-
tude and appreciation to
everyone who has sent
cards and prayers for her
recovery following her
recent accident. Ruth says
she has had many phone
calls and offers of help
from concerned church
members. Happily, Ruth is
on the mend and looking
forward to getting back to
all her church activities.
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Rector’s Column: Ring the Holy Spirit into our midst

The morning starts with bells are also rung praises with the exception of
my alarm clock and its during the eleva- the bell tower and one to call
series of cathedral tion of the bread us to worship. I think the bell
chimes that increase in and wine. And tower may have to wait, which
volume the longer they finally, they are is quite fine by me. However, a
are allowed to ring. rung a little louder single bell with a warm tone “Liturgically
Minutes later, the coffee and longer over that can usher us into corpo- speaking, bells
maker begins to gurgle and lets the great rate worship is a lovely thing to represent the
―AMEN.‖ have. I am pleased to say that presence of the
the rest of the house know that
we have installed such a bell to Holy Spirit in that
it is finished with a few long Liturgically speaking, bells rep-
moment. They
beeps. Then there is the micro- resent the presence of the Holy do just that job.
bring the ancient
wave, the phones, the doorbell, Spirit in that Long ago the honoring of God’s
the dryer, and the car doors moment. They ringing of the holy mysteries into
each giving us a message using bring the an- church bell our midst. ”
some type of bell. I remember cient honoring called to people
when phones had a real bell of God’s holy in the town
attached to them. Occasionally, mysteries into shops and out in
I hear someone’s smartphone our midst. I the fields to
with a sampled old-fashioned have seen many gather together
bell sound for its ring- children for wor-
tone. That classic ring recalls brought into a ship. Our new
phones that sported trendy hushed focus bell is near the
colors like mustard yellow, when worship entrance to our
beige, and avocado green. Bells included worship space
have a way of getting our atten- bells. Their use and will call pa-
tion. helps transport rishioners to

The Church has made use of us to a sacred gather from

bells too. Some churches have place. I remember my grandfa- wherever they are. In a sense,

bells in a high tower that ring ther, who was a pastor, leading this bell will serve the same

out over the neighbor- worship with his singing, purpose as in ancient days: that

hood. Inside, the church bells preaching, and of gathering together the faith-

have traditionally been used in prayers. However, it was when ful from the various ―fields of

music whether from the organ he played the deep bass notes our lives‖ to experience God’s

during a choral piece or a with the bell choir that he presence and then to be sent

whole choir of bells leading smiled the most. That was the out to serve God’s purposes in

special music. During the Eu- language of praise ringing in his the world again.

charistic Prayer, bells are used heart. Blessings,

at the Sanctus with the words St. Martin’s has had some of Fr. Jon
―Holy, Holy, Holy.‖ The Sanctus these bells to express our
 Book club features Barbara Brown Taylor
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By Ruby Downs and a gifted each week. Hanging

St. Martin’s Book Club preacher, Tay- laundry is setting up

meets Tuesday, Sept. lor is one of a prayer flag, for

28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. those rare peo- God's sake. Since

in Packwood Library. ple who truly Taylor, an Episcopal

The book for Septem- can see the holy priest, no longer

ber is ―An Altar in the in everything. pastors a church,

World: A Geography of Since everyone she can "do church"

Faith‖ by Barbara should know such a person, everywhere: in line at the

Brown Taylor. Pick up a those who don't can—no, grocery store interacting

copy of the book and must—read this book, with with the cashier, walking a

come join in the discus- its friendly reminders of moonlit path with her hus-

sion. Newcomers are al- everyday sacred. Taylor's band. Her candor is an-

ways welcome. 12 chapters mine the po-
tentially sacred meaning of
From Publishers
simple daily activities and
Weekly:
conditions, like walking,
Author of an acclaimed paying attention, saying no
memoir (Leaving Church) to work one Sabbath day
other of the book's virtues:
she is a failure at prayer,
and cannot explain why or
how it is, or isn't, an-
swered. Savor this book.

Women’s Morning Book Club

By Susan Gillies

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be starting up the Women's Morning Book Club
again on Tuesday mornings. All women are invited to our first meeting on Tuesday,
Sept. 14 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Family Lounge. Child care will be provided. If you
can't come the entire time, come for as long as you are able; we'd love your company!
Don't like to read or don't have time? Join us for the first part of the meeting to connect
with other women and just chat before we begin our book discussion. If you have any
questions or would like more information, please contact Susan Gillies at 636-778-0016.

Women’s Bible Study on the Old Testament

By The Rev. Virginia Noel prior knowledge of the Bible is re-

Are there ―holes‖ in your knowledge of quired. Newcomers and new learners are

the Bible? Would you like to see the big welcomed!

picture of the Bible? Then come to the We meet on Tuesday mornings from 10 to

Women’s Bible Study, which begins on 11:30 a.m. in the Packwood Library. Often

Sept. 14. the members go out to lunch after-

This overview of the Old Testament will ward. Won’t you join us?

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be led by The Rev. Virginia Noel. No
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Turning the page on a new musical season
First, let me say thank you to all
of you who have made me feel
so welcome here at St. Mar-
tin’s. Your hospitality and en-
thusiasm for the future make
this an exciting place to be.
Fall is upon us and it is time to
get choirs started. There are
two opportunities for you as
September arrives. The Sanc-
tuary Choir rehearses at 7
p.m. on Thursday nights, begin-
ning Sept. 2, and will sing at the
10:15 service beginning Sept.
12. All are invited to join. If you
haven’t sung with the choir (or
any choir) for a while, consider
Date set for the ECM
‘Moment in Time’ gala
By Jeff Klieve
Join Fr. Hall and
Colleen at this
year’s Episcopal
City Mission Mo-
ment-in-Time
gala! The event
will be Sept. 24 at the Crowne
Plaza in Clayton. The featured
speaker is Dr. Scott Larson,
president and founder of
Straight Ahead Ministries, an
international faith-based organi-
zation working with juvenile
offenders in more than 400
juvenile detention centers in 15
states and five countries.
And of course, you can count
coming out and joining us.
Tintinnabulation, our bell
choir meets on Monday nights
at 6:30 beginning Sept. 13. If
you have some musical ability
but are not a singer (or would
like to double dip and be in two
ensembles) we would like to
have you join us. Don’t worry;
we have a bell for you!
I am certain there are others of
you in the congregation who
play musical instruments. Please
make yourself known to me.
The more people we can have
involved in the music program
the better. The choirs and in-
on terrific fellow-
ship, fine music,
select live auction
items and great
food and libations.
All proceeds from
the evening benefit
the work of the Chaplains in
the detention centers.
See Jeff Klieve and Wayne Pe-
ters for tickets to the gala.
Thank you for your continued
support to provide hope and
healing to children in St. Louis
City and County Juvenile De-
tention Centers and at the
Lakeside Center. See you at
MIT!
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strumentalists in any church are
some of the most dedicated and
giving people there are. These
people enrich our worship
weekly, helping all of us to offer
up our ―sacrifice of praise and
thanksgiving‖ to God (Book of
Common Prayer, p. 342). I give
thanks for all of you who have
participated in the past, and I
look forward to working and “The more people
we can have
worshipping with you in the
involved in the
future.
music program,
Peace be with you, the better.”
Earl Naylor
Say it with flowers
By Ruby Downs
Each Sunday you have an opportunity to honor or re-
member loved ones with altar flowers—the perfect way
to remember an anniversary, honor a graduate, say
―thank you‖ in a special way, or celebrate a special birth-
day.
The Flower Chart is on the wall next to the tract rack in
the narthex. If you wish to donate to the Flower Fund by
sponsoring altar flowers, please write your name beside
the Sundays you want. Multiple sponsors can sign up for
a Sunday.
You will receive a letter from the church office the
month before the Sunday you chose. Please complete
the form with the purpose of your remembrance / cele-
bration about the flowers for the bulletin and include a
tax-deductible donation to the Flower Fund of $30
(minimum) and mail it back to the church office. The
Flower Fund provides flowers at the altar each Sunday
throughout the year (except for Lent).
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Deacons in the liturgy and the world

Hurray! St. Martin’s has a deacon! Now what hap- ship of God and action in the world. As symbols,
pens? Well, for starters, I’m going to be doing a deacons embody two ancient concepts, angels and
series of articles on what deacons do. This is the servants. They are messengers and heralds of the
second part of that series. word. They proclaim the good news of God in

Archdeacon Ormond Plater of New Orleans has Christ and interpret the world to the community

written a wonderful little book titled of faith. They wait on the table, prepare,

―Deacons in the Liturgy.‖ He has serve and clean up. They enable the hungry

helped the Order of Deacons in its to eat and the thirsty to drink. Both angel

revival in the Episcopal Church. I will and servant appear in every deacon in every

be quoting and paraphrasing from his diaconal function in every liturgy.

Youth Group Fun
All middle and high
school students (and
friends) are invited to
our next youth group
gathering Sept. 19
at 7 p.m. in the
youth room.
Keep in touch with your
friends on Facebook:
St. Martin’s Episcopal
Youth Group
work often in these articles. De-
scribing our Order and our function,
Ormond writes:
―Deacons are the principle helpers, the most active
of all who serve in the liturgy. They are heralds of
the word, servants of the poor, and agents of the
bishop… [according to the prayer book, they] are
to assist the bishop and priests in public worship,
and in the ministration of God’s word and sacra-
ments (BCP 543). The presence of deacons goes
beyond mere assistance. It imparts a special quality
that rises to the level of symbol. Deacons act for
the good of others by setting them free for wor-
―Deacons’ functions in liturgy reflect their
roles out the liturgy. The bishop presides
in all liturgies because the bishop presides in
the diocese, and the priest presides in the Eucharist
and other parish liturgies because the presbyter
(priest) presides in the parish. Deacons serve in
the liturgy because deacons serve in the church and
the world.‖
That’s enough for now!
Yours in Christ’s service,
/Susan
(Next time, I’ll explain why I sign my name this
way!)

Lay ministers needed

By Ruby Downs Altar Guild Training

Parishioners are encouraged to Saturday, Sept. 25 - 10 a.m.

join in ministry by becoming a *for new and current members

Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer, Contact: Mary Nell Brooke

Usher, Altar Guild Member or Lay Readers and Chalice

Acolyte. Training sessions will Bearers
be held throughout September. (training session tba)

Usher Training Contact: Deacon Susan Naylor

Sunday, Sept. 19 - 11:30 a.m. Acolytes

Youth group students crack open a piñata at our
*for new and current ushers (training session tba)
Mexican Fiesta Aug. 22.
Contact: Mary Jane Drake or *teens and adults welcome
Steve Young Contact: Bob Ecker
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Thanks, God! Stewardship and Christian formation

Earlier this summer, Fr.
Jon asked me to attend
the ―TENS‖ (The Epis-
copal Network for
Stewardship) confer-
ence in Indianapolis at
the end of July. I wasn’t very
excited about the thought of
adding on stewardship responsi-
bilities to my already full plate
of duties as the Christian For-
mation Director. But I agreed
to go... and now I’m so glad I
did! The weekend opened my
eyes to the real need to con-
nect the ministry of steward-
ship into everything we do at
St. Martin’s.
The title of the conference was
―Grace, Gratitude and Gener-
osity.‖ As one of about 200
Anglicans attending from
around the world, I lis-
tened to a variety of
engaging speakers and
attended several work-
shops -- all focusing on
stewardship.
The time changed my personal
impressions of stewardship. I
went in thinking of stewardship
as a month-long event where
we ask everyone to give money
so we can pay our bills at
church. I came out thinking of
stewardship as a year-long min-
istry where we find many op-
portunities to give thanks to
God for all the grace and good-
ness in our lives. As we learn to
recognize these opportunities,
our church will prosper.
That change in my personal
thinking has also changed my
approach to developing our
Christian formation programs
this fall. I plan to include lessons
about stewardship into our “I came out
adult, youth and children’s thinking of
classes. Don’t worry, I’m not stewardship as a
going to be asking you to give year-long
money... I’m going to give you ministry where
opportunities to explore the we find many
opportunities to
ideas of money, service and
give thanks to
generosity in your everyday
God for all the
Christian lives. grace and
So this fall, when you hear the goodness in our
word ―stewardship,‖ don’t run lives. ”
in the other direction! Open
your minds, learn something
new and find out the many
ways you can say, ―Thanks,
God!‖

Featured CF programs for September

Inquirers/Confirmation Classes
New members, curious members
and anyone wishing to be con-
firmed or received in the Episco-
pal Church are invited to join us
for this fall’s Inquirers & Confir-
mation Class. We’ll begin our 10-
week program Sunday, Sept.
26 at 4 p.m. We’ll meet weekly
(except for holidays) to learn
about our church history, cus-
toms and connection to our Bap-
tismal Covenant. Please register
for this class by signing up in Park
Hall or contacting CF Director
Janis Greenbaum in the church
office.
Family Movie Night
St. Martin’s Youth Group will
host our second Family Movie
Night Friday, Sept. 10 at 6
p.m. in Park Hall. All ages are
welcome to enjoy pizza, pop-
corn and our feature presenta-
tion ―Night at the Museum‖
together. The event is free, but
donations will be gladly accepted
at the door to help cover the
cost of food. Please sign up for
this event in Park Hall or on St.
Martin’s Episcopal Youth
Group’s Facebook page.
College Outreach
We’ll be keeping in touch with
our college students throughout
the year with occasional notes
and care packages. If you have a
college student, please give us
their address at school and we’ll
include them in our mailings.
Contact Stephanie Wiles with
addresses and questions at 636-
405-2418 or
swiles10@charter.net.
The College Outreach Commit-
tee will meet Sunday, Sept. 19
at 11:30 a.m. in the Upper Laird.
Sunday Adult Classes
Join us every Sunday from 9
to 10 a.m. for special guest
speakers, video presenta-
tions and Bible study featur-
ing a variety of topics of
interest.
Sept. 5 - Rector’s Forum
with Fr. Jon Hall (Park Hall)
Sept. 12 - Jesus and the
Gospels video and discus-
sion (Upper Laird)
Sept. 19 & 26 - Finding
Faith in Literature with SLU
Professor Harold Bush
(Upper Laird)
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Treasurer’s Update: Better than expected
Now that we’re halfway through
the year, I would like to update
everyone on our financial status.
Financial reports with more details
are posted on the bulletin board.
INCOME
Despite operating in a deficit posi-
tion, we actually have been doing
better than expected. As of June
30, Income Year To Date (YTD) is
$231,332 versus a budgeted
amount of $187,538. Thank you
for your increased pledges, plate
offerings, and, of course, prayers.
I would like to thank the Drake
family for their generous contribu-
tion: Lincoln pledged to match
dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 to
help offset the previous deficit.
That led to a combined donation
total of over $14,000.
Another Sunday in May, St. Mar-
tin’s received an unpledged gift of
$10,000!
Even with tough economic times,
we have seen an increase in finan-
cial giving.
EXPENSES
Expenses YTD are $245,888 ver-
sus a budgeted amount of
$262,105. While it is fantastic
income is up and expenses are
lower, we still expect expenses to
exceed income for the fiscal year
2010.
Many parishioners have performed
maintenance on the church, which
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has saved a lot in labor costs in-
stead of outsourcing the work.
There are still many more projects
in the works. For instance, rather
than spending $35,000 to $50,000
for a new parking lot and painting
lines, many of you have volun-
teered to do it together. The ex-
pected cost for our materials is
$500. Once again, we are blessed
because we received an unex-
pected donation for the materials
from a parishioner! This work is in
progress. Cracks have been filled
to prepare for a seal coat and
striping.
The staff has worked hard this
year and last to make sure we are
paying the lowest possible cost for
things like copier service, phone,
Internet, postage (notice how we
put Messages in the narthex to
avoid having to mail them all?),
insurance, supplies, etc. We will
continue to closely monitor our
expenses and work towards a
great financial finish.
SPREAD THE WORD
One way to pull ourselves up and
out of this financial pickle is to
spread the word to our friends,
family, and neighbors about St.
Martin’s. More membership will
yield more pledges, which give us
more support both financial and
non-financial. If we have more
members, we could have healthier
participation in our ministries such
as Outreach, Christian Forma-
tion, ECW, Youth Group,
etc. Spread the word about our
new rector; encourage them to
visit in person or at least visit our
website. Our church has a warm
and friendly spirit which captured
Susan and me from the first day
we walked through the doors
almost 10 years ago. We have a
lot to be proud of and a lot to
share to others.
Also, if you have not pledged in
the past, please consider pledging
for 2011. By making the appro-
priate commitment you are em-
powering your Vestry to make
even better decisions for St. Mar-
tin’s.
NEXT STEPS
All that you have done for St.
Martin’s humbles me and there
are many more wonderful things
to come.
We will continue to invest in
time, treasure, and talent this
year to make God’s home attrac-
tive for others. Completed im-
provements include: new heating
and air condition units. (thank
you for your continuing contribu-
tions toward paying back the loan
from the Packwood Fund that
made it possible to install these
units), the expectant mother
signs, the beautified prayer gar-
den and new pergola, the com-
munity garden, a repaved/sealed/
MORE, NEXT PAGE >
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Milestones at St. Martin’s

BIRTHS
DEATHS
Ava Stone Reeves, July 26 Gwendolyn Sierra
Chandler Scott Spies, June 1
Parents: Brandie & Drew Mildred Marks, July 29
Parents: Scott & Christy Spies Miraflores, Aug. 11
Reeves Mother of Chuck Laney
Big brother: Carson Parents: Susan and Ramon
Grandparents: Mike & Teresa Miraflores
Grandmother: Sharon Hedges
Reeves

SEPTEMB ER Sept. 18 - Jane Valere

HAPPY 101ST of her childhood and ending BIRTHDAYS Katie Edwards
BIRTHDAY, HELEN
with the group singing
DEWEY! Sept. 19 - Scott Pattengill
―Amazing Grace.‖ Everyone Sept. 1 - Kyle Bailey
Helen Dewey turned 101 years Barbara Hiatt
dropped their voices so we Sept. 2 - Paul Johnson
old on Aug 20, 2010. She cele- Brian Peters
could all hear Helen’s beauti- Sept. 3 - Eric Fencl
brated with a beautiful cake, lots Sept. 20 - Bette Burfield
ful voice as she harmonized. Claire Bucher
of cards and a small party with Linda Hoff
We’re all blessed to share in Sept. 4 - Sue Buffa
close friends. It was a joyous Beau Bellem
Helen’s remarkable life. Ken Oliver
event, with Helen sharing stories Sept. 21 - Dick Gilbert
Sara Moore
Hal Patterson
Sept. 5 - Jeanne King
Margo Scanlon
Sept. 6 - Carole Clary
Terence Bostic
Lon Aylsworth
Lola Denardi
Tom Allen
Sept. 22 - Ali Glazer
Sept. 7 - Kevin Schulte
Sept. 24 - Tim Jerry
Eric Goettelmann
Deb Allen
Sept. 8 - Mary Edmonson
Michael Peters
Tim Bailey
Sept. 25 - Lisa Johnson
Sept. 9 - Tim LaPlaunt
Treasurer’s Update, cont’d.
Brynn Dockweiler
Sept. 10 - Barbara Montgomery
Emaline Little
Rachel Lee
striped parking lot, and landscaping improvements, just to name a Sept. 26 - Beth Jackson
Sept. 11 - Ethan Arras
few. Rich Kraus
Sept. 12 - Matthew Greenbaum
A Finance Committee has been formed and we have several items Patrick Parker
William Richardson
on the agenda to tackle. The 2011 budget is on the immediate Sept. 27 - Wayne Reinhardt
Sept. 13 - Pat Pernell
horizon and we have several seeds planted to make 2011 an even Rosalie Davis
Beverly Kinkade
better year. With your contributions (financial and non-financial) Michelle Fortune
Christy Spies
and prayers we can make life at St. Martin’s greater than it is to- Erica Jones
Greg Marx, Jr.
day. Sept. 28 - Karen Figueroa
Sept. 14 - Bryan Marx
Please continue your prayers for YOUR church – as you can see, Janese Voit
Tori Frerichs
they are being answered. Sept. 30 - Barbara McCann
Olivia King
In peace, Judy Mena
Sept. 17 - Jeff Klieve
Steve Gillies, Treasurer
Hans Graser
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Lay Ministries Schedule for May

SEPT. 5 8 a.m.
Lector: Jeanne King
8 a.m. Chalice Bearer: Lou Voit, Sr.
Lector & Chalice Bearer: Loretta Go Ushers: Bob & Jan Waters
Ushers: Rich & Honor Hebenstreit
10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. 1st Lesson: Jane Klieve
1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran 2nd Lesson: Mary K Heyde
2nd Lesson: Janis Greenbaum Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke
Prayer Leader: Kurt Greenbaum Ushers: Bob Huheey, Linda Huheey, Steve Gillies, Bob
Ushers: Joe Biondo, Lana Biondo, Larry Cornelius, Rich McElroy
Brown Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Barb McCann
Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Bev Weaver Chalice Bearers: Mary K Heyde, Rich Luebcke
Chalice Bearers: Janis & Kurt Greenbaum Acolytes:
Acolytes: Greeters: Nancy & Steve Young
Greeters: Mary K & Erv Heyde Children’s Worship Leader: Kathy Willis
Nursery: Jody Mena CW Assistants: Matthew Greenbaum,
Mackenzie Morrison
SEPT. 12 Nursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlin

8 a.m. SEPT. 26
Lector: Bob Elsperman
Chalice Bearer: D’Arcy Elsperman 8 a.m.
Ushers: Bob & Ginny Machetto Lector & Chalice Bearer: Daryl Norman
Greeters: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Ushers: Jim & Bette Crabtree
Greeters: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
10:15 a.m.
1st Lesson: Maxine Heller 10:15 a.m.
2nd Lesson: Ray Harbert 1st Lesson: Judi Batch
Prayer Leader: Jack Hauser 2nd Lesson: Tom Allen
Ushers: Mary Jane Drake, Jean DuPont, Mark Edwards, Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch
Rich Eidson Ushers: Wayne Peters, Jeff Nordeen, Deanne Orris,
Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Leanne Lyle Bob Pomeroy
Chalice Bearers: Ray Harbert, Jack Hauser Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Bev Weaver
Acolytes: Chalice Bearers: Tom Allen, Chuck Batch
Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke Acolytes:
Children’s Worship Leader: Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley
CW Assistants: Mike Peters, Grace Gerretsen Children’s Worship Leader: Terri Garbo
Nursery: Jody Mena, Alice McLaughlin CW Assistants: Gina Garbo, Kiki Cogan
Eucharistic Visitors: Nursery: Jody Mena
SEPT. 19 Eucharistic Visitors:

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.

MESSAGES
September 2010
Sun
5 6
8 am - Eucharist, Rite I
9 am - Rector’s Forum
10:15 am - Eucharist,
Rite II
12Food Pantry Sunday
8 am - Eucharist, Rite I
9 am - Christian
Formation
10:15 am - Eucharist,
Rite II
19
8 am - Eucharist, Rite I
9 am - Christian Formation
10:15 am - Eucharist, Rite II
11:30 am - College Outreach
11:45 am - Usher Training
7 pm - Youth Group
26
8 am - Eucharist, Rite I
9 am - Christian
Formation
10:15 am - Eucharist,
Rite II
Mon Tue
7 8
Labor Day
Office Closed 1 pm - Staff mtg.
13 14
10:30 am - Bible Study 9:30 am - ECW Book
Club
1 pm - Staff mtg. 10 am - Women’s Bible
Study
6:30 pm - Bell Choir 5 pm - Outreach mtg.
20 21
10:30 am - Bible Study 9:30 am - ECW Book Club
10 am - Women’s Bible Study
5 pm - Outreach mtg.
1 pm - Staff mtg. 5:30 pm - Executive Committee
7 pm - Hospitality Committee
6:30 pm - Bell Choir
27 28
10:30 am - Bible Study 9:30 am - ECW Book
Club
1 pm - Staff mtg. 10 am - Women’s Bible
6 pm - Vestry mtg. Study
6:30 pm - Bell Choir 7 pm - Book Club
Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
STMARTINSCHURCH.ORG
9:30 am - Morning Office Closed
Noon - Holy Eucharist Prayer at Hall residence
7 pm - Sanctuary Choir
9 10 11
10:30 am - Mary & 6:30 am - Men’s Bible Office Closed 9 am - Men’s Group
Study
Martha Breakfast
9:30 am - Morning Prayer at
Noon - Holy Eucharist Hall residence
7 pm - Stephen Ministry
7 pm - Sanctuary Choir
15 16 17 18
6:30 am - Men’s Bible Office Closed
Noon - Holy Eucharist Study
9:30 am - Morning
October newsletter Prayer at Hall residence
deadline 7 pm - Sanctuary Choir
22 23 24 25
6:30 am - Men’s Bible Office Closed 10 am - Altar Guild
Study
Noon - Holy Eucharist Training
9:30 am - Morning Prayer at
Hall residence
11 am - Lunch Bunch
7 pm - Stephen Ministry
7 pm - Sanctuary Choir
29 30
6:30 am - Men’s Bible
Noon - Holy Eucharist Study
9:30 am - Morning
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Prayer at Hall residence
7 pm - Sanctuary Choir
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W ORSHIP SCHEDULE

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

Redesigning St. Martin’s Sanctuary

St. Martin’s altar area has a brand new
look, thanks to the hard work of a small
group of dedicated members. To help
center our attention on the Eucharist
Table, Fr. Jon requested that the pulpit
be repositioned to one side of the table.
A new lectern/ambo was built and placed
on the other side of the table. A second
credence table was also built and placed
along the back wall.

The entire project took three weeks

from conception to installation. Sherrie
Algren, Steve Young, Tom Baranowski,
Jean DuPont and Rich Luebecke designed
and built the altar; Rich Brown, Doug
Father Jon Hall looks over the craftsmanship of the new lectern/ambo
Algren, Deacon Susan Naylor and Music
during its installation Aug. 22.
Director Earl Naylor helped with the
installation. Thank you for your service!