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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Events: 2 Legacy Planning Inquirers Class ECW Bunco Newsletter Mary & Martha Chronic Pain Prayer Womens Bible Study Fr. Jon: Week of Guided Prayer Time & Talent Haiti Update Garage Sale Outreach Youth Outreach Christmas Pageant Adult Christian Formation Classes Youth News: Pancake Supper Sunday School News Rev. Emily: 5:05 Update Book Club Milestones: Birthdays, Baptism, Deaths Staff Hours Lay Ministry Schedule February Calendar Mardi Gras Party

An Invitation for Christian Hospitality

If there is any concept worth restoring to its original depth and evocative potential, it is the concept of Christian hospitality. It is one of the richest biblical terms that can deepen and broaden our insight in our relationships to our fellow human beings. - Henri Nouwen

St. Martins Celebrates Epiphany

Members came together Jan. 6 for Holy Eucharist, a burning of the greens and a last chance to sing carols as we marked the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Epiphany.

By Bev Weaver Our Lenten program will be based on readings from a book titled Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition, by Christine Pohl. She is Professor of Church in Society at Asbury Theological

Christ himself cites love as a top priority for our Church community: This is how all will know you for my disciples: your love for one another. (John 13:35) By joining a Faith Group our Lenten Faith Groups
Join us each Wednesday during Lent for a pot luck dinner and faithful discussion. Wed., Feb. 29 Wed., March 7, 14, 21, 28 6 - 8 p.m. A special Youth Faith Group will also be meeting during these times.

Church can bring people together in a way that helps us to know each other, and present a way to easily care about one another. Our

Seminary. Through joining a faith group, it is our hope and prayer that as a

church we will experience generous and gracious

Church provides for us an experience of faith. God becomes more real for us when we share our faith with one another. Sharing helps us notice God in our everyday life. Everyone is welcome as we celebrate Faith Groups that create opportunities for Christian hospitality.

Christian hospitality. When we experience the faithful caring support of others, we are often
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statements of mission or purpose, our Church fosters two basic realities: an experience of love and an experience of faith.

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Announcements and Events

LEGACY PLANNING SERIES BEGINS FEB. 5 ECW BUNCO NIGHT: FEB. 13 ARE YOU LIVING WITH A CHRONIC DISEASE?

Stewardship of our Legacy: A Practical Guide to Planning and

By Ann Kidd ECW will host By The Rev. Virginia Noel Do you live with chronic pain? Would you like to be prayed for? If you are living with a chronic disease and/or living with chronic pain, contact The Rev. Virginia Noel, (636) 779-2807; veelee03@yahoo.com. A new group of Pray-ers will pray for you. All prayer requests are confidential. (If
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: FEB. 15

Preparing for End of Life Issues is a a Bunco night on Monday, series of conversations with Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in Upper Chris Durr, a local financial
Financial Planner Chris Durr will lead a legacy planning program at St. Martins

Laird. All women of the church and friends/family are welcome! Cost is $5 to play.

planner and theologian. This program will offer practical and

important advice for adults of all Please bring a small appetizer ages to help prepare for or dessert to share. Sign up in end-of-life issues. This free series is sponsored by St. Martins Legacy Committee. The dates of the series are: Sunday, Feb. 5: 9 - 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12: 6 - 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26: 6 - 7:15 p.m. Sunday, March 4: 6 - 7:15 p.m. Park Hall or contact Susan Gillies at 636-778-0016 or susgillies@gmail.com.

you would like to be a Pray-er, also contact Virginia.)

If you have an announcement, article or pictures you would like published in the March newsletter, please send your information to Communications Coordinator Janis Greenbaum by Feb. 15.
MARY & MARTHA GUILD: FEB. 22 REV. EMILY LEADS WOMENS BIBLE STUDY

INQUIRERS CLASS BEGINS FEB. 12

The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis will lead a class for adults who would like to explore their faith and learn more about our church. The Inquirers Class will meet on Sundays from 4 till 6 p.m. (same time as the youth Confirmation Class). Everyone is encouraged to attend individual sessions of interest. The class is required for anyone who would reaffirmed in the Episcopal Church. Child care will be provided upon request.

By Phyllis Duff Mary and Martha Guild will meet February 22 at 10 a.m. in Park Hall. Please note the change in schedule. We will reflect on previous Lenten experiences and attend the noon Ash Wednesday service dessert as usual. The Mary and Martha Guild is for women 55 and older. Visitors are always welcome. Call Anne Gravatte or Phyllis Duff

The Rev. Virginia Noel has invited our assisting priest Emily to lead the Womens Bible Study during the winter months. The group meets Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. We will use several translations (on a handout) to get a new feel for the scriptures especially the gospel! In case of inclement weather, this event will cancel whenever the Parkway or Rockwood Schools are closed.

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Week of Guided Prayer deepens our prayer life

Greetings in Christ, With the new year comes the opportunity for new beginnings, a chance to start fresh, to recommit. I invite you to consider a resolution to deepen your prayer life and relationship with God and Jesus. Participating in the upcoming Week of Guided Prayer could be a great way to start. Recall the example Jesus gave how important it is, perhaps even more important when we are very busy, to take time out to abide in God through private prayer: In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. (Mk 1:35) But now more than ever the word about Jesus spread abroad; many crowds would gather to hear him and to be cured of their diseases. But he would withdraw to deserted places and pray. (Lk 5:15-16) Jesus also instructed whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. (Mt 6:6) A Week of Guided Prayer is an individually directed retreat made during the course of everyday life. Throughout the week each participant spends thirty minutes a day in private prayer and meets privately with his/her prayer guide for thirty minutes each day. The confidential, one-on-one meetings with prayer guides take place in the afternoons or evenings, at the convenience of each participant. Prayer guides are not members of our parish, nor may companion anyone they know. The format of this retreat offers opportunities to: Explore different ways of praying. Speak privately with an experienced prayer guide. Become more aware of Gods presence in your life. Go on retreat while staying at home. Participate in an ecumenical retreat invite your friends from other parishes and/or denominations. Since each participant is unique (as well as each prayer guide), exactly what happens during the retreat is different for each person. During the one-on-one meetings, the prayer guide typically is much more of a listener and companion than a teacher or sharer of wisdom. The participant brings to these sessions his/her experiences of what happened during the prayer times as well as other life events and experiences relevant to his/her relationship with God. The prayer guide listens and responds with a welcoming, non-judgmental, compassionate presence not only to the participant, but also to Gods Spirit moving in their midst. The retreat will begin with 90-minute gatherings of all participants on Sunday,
Contact The Rev. Jon Hall at jhall@stmartinschurch.org

March 4 and end in a similar fashion on Saturday, March 10. One may still participate in the retreat if not able to attend either or both of these group gatherings. Brochures and registration forms are located in church and more information such as Praise from Retreatants and Frequently Asked Questions is available at www.weekofguidedprayer.org. There is no registration fee, but retreatants are invited to share the costs of the retreat as they are able. The suggested fee for the week is $44. Please contact me, Loretta Go or Maxine Heller if you would like additional information. Peace, Jon

Week of Guided Prayer

Begins Sunday, March 4 Group Gathering at 1 p.m. Pray on your own 30 minutes each day Meet with prayer guide 30 minutes each day at St. Martins Celebration Gathering Saturday, March 10 At 3:30 p.m., followed by the 5:05 Worship Service Register by Feb. 24 Registration forms available online at www.stmartinschurch.org or at the church or contact Maxine Heller at 636-938-3733

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Pledges of time and talent make a difference

By Jeff Klieve, Stewardship Committee Chair For the first time, certainly within Christian stewardship is the grateful and responsible use of God's gifts in the light of God's purpose as revealed in Jesus Christ. Christian stewards, empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit themselves to conscious, purposeful decisions. recent years, the fall stewardship campaign included pledging of time and talent. Our year round stewardship program focuses on three aspects: time, talent, and treasure. So we were asked to make a commitment of our time and talent on our pledge cards in addition to a financial commitment for 2012. 40% of those who returned a pledge card chose to include a time and talent pledge along with their monetary pledge. It was interesting to see that those who made a written pledge of time and talent generally listed several items versus very few who listed a single item. To me its an indication of the deep commitment many of us have to support St. Martins with all that we have. It was also interesting to see that many members I know give generously of their time and talent chose not to make a written pledge. I think that is OK, especially since this is the first year in a long time that we have asked for time and talent pledges. We ask for Gods blessing of all our work and contributions whether it is written on a pledge card or not. In 2012, the Stewardship Committee will refine its approach to the pledging of time and talent. As a quick update to the status of financial pledging for 2012, and as of January 18: 151 pledges totaling $399,431 have been received. Importantly, 21 new pledges are included in the 153 total. As a point of reference, 145 pledges totaling $385,076 were made for 2011. Thank you for your faithful stewardship.

Working in Haiti: 2 years after the earthquake

By Jeanne King and the Episcopal Church Foundation On Jan. 12, 2010 a massive earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 300,000
To learn more about progress to rebuild our Church in Haiti, go to: episcopalchurch.org/ HaitiAppeal/

dioceses have purchased 158,259 bricks (at $10 each) to support the rebuilding efforts. I want people to know that something is being done, says The Rev. Joseph Constant. We are working. Rev. Constant has served as a Special Coordinator for Haiti Since September 2010. Although there is much left to do, Episcopalians can take pride in the progress they have helped support. The Episcopal Church Diocese of Haiti says: Mesi, Merci, Thank You.

people, seriously injuring more than 250,000 and leaving 1.3 million homeless. The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, the largest diocese in our world-wide Church, was left in ruins. Rebuild Our Church in Haiti is a national grass roots effort launched on the first anniversary of the earthquake. Since that time, 488 congregations in 92

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From trash to treasure

Garage Sale profits benefit outreach efforts
By Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator After months of faithful consideration and research, St. Martins Vestry has allocated thousands of dollars raised by the 2011 Garage Sale. The funds have been distributed to local, regional and international organizations working to help those in need. Treasurer Larry Cornelius reports that $13,663 in proceeds from the garage sale was disbursed in December to the following programs:
International Scope: Diocese of Lui = $1,200 Episcopal Relief and Development = $1,200 Regional Scope: Joplin Relief = $4,555 (distributed through St. Martins youth-driven projects: please see story below for details.) Local Scope: Episcopal City Mission = $1,800 Circle of Concern: general = $1,200; scholarship = $600 Church of the Advent Sage Senior / Parish Nurse program = $1,554 St. Johns Tower Grove Peace Meal Project = $1,554

For me, it was faithful stewardship, said Senior Warden Jane Klieve. It wasnt just doling out the dough. We spent time thinking about what stewardship means to us. Vestry members considered how to spend the funds during three separate meetings. They received suggestions from St. Martins Outreach Committee and other parishioners and then each vestry member researched the options. They developed a vision for our church, basing our outreach giving on three levels: local, regional and international. From a group dynamics perspective, that was one of the best conversations weve had all year, Jane said. We were building something together. Deciding how to spend our garage sale funds is just the beginning of an increased presence of mission work for St. Martins. The vestry hopes to increase our outreach efforts through a dedicated budget line and additional efforts. At the time of the garage sale, we were emerging from the transitional phase of our life cycle, Jane explained. Now, were broadening our reach and looking ahead.
Tim LaPlaunt shops in the book section of St. Martins Garage Sale last June. The garage sale raised more than $13,000 for outreach ministries.

Youth get first-hand outreach experience

By Heidi Gioia, Director of Youth Ministries After careful consideration and research, youth ministries has disbursed its share of the 2011 garage sale proceeds as follows for Joplin relief and rebuilding efforts. Im proud of how our youth wanted to help both with tangible needs in the community, as well as recognizing the need for emotional support for the survivors of the tornado.
$1,500 to Joplin High School Student Council. The money will be used to host a spring social to boost morale close to the anniversary of the tornado. $1,500 to Childrens Haven, a temporary shelter for kids and a social service agency working with families in crisis. This agency has seen a 25% increase in need since the May tornado. $437.42 to the Joplin Parks Fund. One of the most striking things you notice when you visit Joplin is the lack of greenery. The tornado stripped away trees, grass and shrubbery. $318.83 to purchase new Christmas gifts for children. $597.96 to transport donations and volunteers to Joplin for the October Holiday Give-A-Way at St. Philips Episcopal Church. $200 to St. Philips in Joplin to help fund their biweekly support group. Grand total of $4,554.21.

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Childrens Christmas Pageant

Children of all ages helped St. Martins celebrate the birth of our Lord with a traditional Christmas pageant Saturday, Dec. 24. More than 200 people attended the 5 p.m. service on Christmas Eve and witnessed the delightful pageant. Thanks to St. Martins member Ralph Trieschmann for sharing his creative and patient directing skills again this year!

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Adult Christian Formation Classes

Everyone is welcome to be a part of our Sunday morning Adult Christian Formation Classes. Our group meets from 9 till 10 a.m. in either the Upper Laird or Park Hall (please check current postings). Heres a glimpse of our offerings in February:
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Feb. 5 - Stewardship of our Legacy: A Practical Guide to Planning and Preparing for End of Life Issues Feb. 12 - An introduction to our Lenten Faith Group series Feb. 19 - Special Guest Clarence Heller discusses the Week of Guided Prayer Feb. 26 - Keeping Silence: Finding the voice of God in stillness

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Youth Group hosts Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Pre-Lenten tradition highlights February activities
By Heidi Gioia, Director of Youth Ministries 2012 is off to a blessed start with the continuation of our monthly Sunday Evening Gatherings. We have a dedicated group of volunteers and teens who share dinner together, worship, play games and have small group discussions. February Youth Events: Sunday Gathering Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Note time change: Due to the Super Bowl, well meet right after church. Join us for lunch, games and discussion. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Feb. 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Prepare for Lent with this annual St. Martins tradition for the whole congregation. Join us for pancakes, sausages and plenty of smiles. This event is a fundraiser for youth mission work. $5 per person suggested donation.
Contact Director of Youth Ministries Heidi Gioia at hgioia@stmartinschurch.org

High School Lock-In Feb. 24-25, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Youve waited patiently as the middle schoolers kicked up their heels, and now its your turn, high school! First, well lead the congregation in the first Lenten Stations of the Cross then have dinner and move on to hours of fun! This is a great event to invite a friend along. $5 per person suggested donation. Save the Date: Trivia Night April 13 Trivia night is returning to St. Martins and will be sponsored by youth ministries. This event will be our main fundraiser for mission trips in 2012. Look for more details as the date approaches.
St. Martins youth members and leaders enjoy games at a Christmas Party Dec. 28.

Sunday school news

By Kay Fletcher, Sunday School Coordinator Toddler Sunday School has started. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the nursery. This class is for ALL 2-3 year olds. Coming March 11: Bible Jeopardy. This is going to be great fun. Teams of youth grades 4-12 will compete. We will be prepping for this event in Sunday School Feb. 26 and March 4. Prizes and fun.

A group of teens and their families headed out to Steinberg Ice Rink in Forest Park Jan. 22 for an afternoon of fun and fellowship.

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Getting into a groove with Rev. Emily

Dear People of St. Martins, Hi! I miss you! My part-time status with you is kind of weird because I can so rarely come on Sundays when most of you come to church. I long to know more of you less superficially. However, I must say I am really enjoying living into the role of your Saturday night priest and developing that new alternative service with the help of some awesome St. Martins folks.
Update on the 5:05 Saturday evening alternative worship:

of the community will carry you). We enjoy the original chapel with its beautiful colors. The deep resonance of the pottery bell helps us focus and punctuates our prayers. Children bring activities for when their attention wanders, ring bells at Communion, blow out candles at the end and help in any way they can. This worship-in-the-round is designed to avoid rote responses. We change things up to keep it fresh. The service lasts about 45 minutes. Restless people welcome. Catch the 5:05 sometime. Its different. Looking forward in Christ and hoping to meet you all, emily+ Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assisting Priest

The 5:05 worship on Saturday evenings (every Saturday evening) is starting to find its groove. Informal. Contemporary language. Come as you are. All ages. We have developed a flexible framework for Holy Communion that flirts gently with spiritual practices including contemplation, centering prayer, and holy reading. We invite all comers to participate at any level of comfort (or just chill and trust that the prayers

Contact The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis at edavis@stmartinschurch.org or (314) 560-6731

Hemingway and friends continues

By Ruby Downs Book Club meets on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 7 till 8:30 p.m. in Packwood Library to discuss A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway.
Februarys Book Club features Hemingways A Moveable Feast

doesn't matter, for his slim memoir of Paris in the 1920s is as enchanting as anything made up and has become the stuff of legend. Hemingway beautifully captures the fragile magic of a special time and place, and he manages to be nostalgic without hitting any false notes of sentimentality. "This is how Paris was in the early days when we were very poor and very happy," he concludes. Originally published in 1964, three years after his suicide, A Moveable Feast was the first of his posthumous books and remains the best. --David Laskin

Obtain a copy of the book and come join the discussion. Newcomers are always welcome! Amazon.com Review: In the preface to A Moveable Feast, Hemingway remarks casually that "if the reader prefers, this book may be regarded

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Milestones at St. Martins

February Birthdays
Feb. 1 - Sue Buffa - Barb Warrington Feb. 2 - Maggi Brunkhorst Feb. 4 - Jan Waters - Dory Mena Feb. 5 - Al Gioia - Jasmine Chan Feb. 7 - Gina Denardi Feb. 8 - Ray Harbert - Carson Vogt Feb. 10 - Nathaniel Manternach - Patrick Manternach Feb. 11 - Allyn Beardsell Feb. 12 - Graham Fisher - Mary Drastal - Jennifer Smith - Jack Clark Feb. 13 - Lynn Frerichs - Michelle Kraus - Luke Voit III - Evan Fencl Feb. 14 - Virginia Noel Feb. 15 - Ben Warren Feb. 16 - Maxine Heller Feb. 17 - Susan Miraflores - Brian Kidd - Sean Duddy Feb. 19 - Jack Coon - Rina Chittooran - Jeff Johnson Feb. 20 - Michelle Trieschmann - Piper Little Feb. 21 - Tom Baumer Feb. 22 - Robert Duddy - Sara Fiebiger Feb. 24 - Sheridan Clark - Tanya Denardi - Vincent Clark Feb. 25 - Carolyn Stern - Kay Fletcher Feb. 26 - Steve Young Feb. 27 - Julie Lockhart Feb. 28 - Debbie Matthews - Matthew Lenz

Deaths
Karen Meyer Dec. 17, 2011 Mother of Janese Voit Errington Brown Jan. 19, 2012 Father of Rich Brown and Leslie (& Scott) Pattengill

Staff and Office Hours

St. Martins staff is here to serve the needs of the parish. Please remember nearly all employees have flexible hours, so please call ahead. Office: 636-227-1484 Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Jon Hall, Rector: ext. 11 Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assistant Priest: ext. 22 Saturday evening, alternating Monday and Wednesday The Rev. Susan Naylor, Deacon: ext. 17 Sunday: 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday: 1 - 5 p.m. Wednesday: 2 - 5 p.m. Thursday: 2 - 6 p.m. Earl Naylor, Music Director: ext. 16 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (afternoons, evenings) Heidi Gioia, Youth Ministries Director: ext. 21 Sunday, Monday & Wednesday (hours vary depending on program scheduling) Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator: ext. 10 Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Michelle Magee, Assistant to the Clergy: ext. 23 Monday - Friday: 8:45 - 11:30 a.m. Susan Cupini, Sexton Sunday: 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tom Warrington, Sexton Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator: ext. 18 Monday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Did we miss your birthday?

Send important dates and announcements to jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org

Baptism

Fr. Jon Hall baptizes Delos Wilbur on Sunday, Jan. 8. Deacon Susan Naylor and sponsor Yvette Bellingan also participated in the special event.

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Lay Ministries Schedule for February

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Lessons & Prayer: Jim Crabtree Chalice Bearer: Jim Crabtree Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters

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F E B RUA RY 5
8 a.m.
Lessons & Prayer: Daryl Norman Chalice Bearer: Daryl Norman Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit

10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke 1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran 2nd Lesson: Judi Batch Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch Chalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck Batch Ushers: Sarah Aleman, Lana & Joe Biondo, Steve Young Healing Ministers: Beverly Weaver, Barbara McCann Eucharistic Visitors: Diana Hauser, Nancy Young Acolytes: Lindsey Peters, Shannon Gould, Mackenzie Morrison Childrens Worship Leader: Julie Clark Childrens Worship Assistant: Kiki Cogan Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley 1st Lesson: Maxine Heller 2nd Lesson: Tom Allen Prayer Leader: Ray Harbert Chalice Bearers: Tom Allen, Ray Harbert Ushers: Chuck Batch, Larry Cornelius, Mark Edwards, Bob Pomeroy Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Mary Pomeroy Eucharistic Visitors: Leanne Lyle, Jennifer Neckermann Acolytes: Ellie Ecker, Walker Trieschmann, Matthew Greenbaum Childrens Worship Leader: Teresa Reeves Childrens Worship Assistant: Abby Trieschmann Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

F E B RUA RY 1 2
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Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons & Prayer: Jeanne King Chalice Bearer: Lou Voit, Sr. Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto

F E B RUA RY 2 6
8 a.m.
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lesson & Prayer: Loretta Go Chalice Bearer: Loretta Go Ushers: Bette & Jim Crabtree

10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Vikki & Jeff Nordeen 1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson 2nd Lesson: Mary Edmonson Prayer Leader: Jack Hauser Chalice Bearers: Mary Edmonson, Jack Hauser Ushers: Tom Baranowski, Linda & Bob Huheey, Wayne Peters Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Leanne Lyle Eucharistic Visitors: Ray Harbert, Beverly DuPont Acolytes: Evan Fencl, Grace Gerretsen, Abby Trieschmann Childrens Worship Leader: Terri Garbo Childrens Worship Assistant: Walker Trieschmann Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

10:15 a.m.
Greeters: Carole Gerretsen 1st Lesson: Theresa Luebcke 2nd Lesson: Ralph Trieschmann Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke Chalice Bearers: Ralph Trieschmann, Rich Luebcke Ushers: Barbara Bartelsmeyer, Mary Jane Drake, Rich Eidson, Bob McElroy Healing Ministers: Barbara McCann, Leanne Lyle Eucharistic Visitors: Beverly Weaver, Rebecca Barger Acolytes: Matthew Greenbaum, Abby Trieschmann, Mackenzie Morrison Childrens Worship Leader: Kathy Willis Childrens Worship Assistant: Kaine Cogan Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change. If you have any special scheduling needs please contact: Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers, Greeters: Rebecca Barger, 636-778-0799 / rsbarger@charter.net; Acolytes: Bob Ecker, 636-230-7302 / bobecker@kw.com; Childrens Worship: Julie Clark, 636-458-2584 / julieclarkot@yahoo.com;

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Noon - Holy Eucharist 6pm - Youth Leaders mtg. 6:30pm - Handbell Choir 7pm - Stewardship Cmte. 6:30am - Mens Bible Study 9:30am - Thurs. with ECW 10am - Beginners Bible Study 7pm - Choir

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9am - Mens Breakfast 2pm - Peace Meal 5:05pm - Holy Eucharist

8am - Holy Eucharist 9am - Christian Formation 10:15am - Holy Eucharist 11:30am - Eucharistic Visitors Training 11:30am - Youth Group

10:30am - Bible Study 10am - Womens Bible 1:15pm - Staff meeting Study 7pm - Outreach Committee

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8am - Holy Eucharist 9am - Christian Formation 10:15am - Holy Eucharist 4pm - Youth Confirmation 4pm - Inquirers Class 6pm - Legacy Series

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FRIDAYS IN LENT

6 p.m. - Stations of the Cross

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Celebrate Mardi Gras at St. Martins

Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon, dating back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Also known as Carnival, it is celebrated in many countries around the worldmainly those with large Roman Catholic populationson the day before the religious season of Lent begins. Brazil, Venice and New Orleans play host to some of the holiday's most famous public festivities, drawing thousands of tourists and revelers every year. (www.history.com/topics/mardi-gras) This year St. Martins Hospitality Committee is hosting our own prelude to Lent with a Mardi Gras dinner and dance Friday, Feb. 17 from 7 p.m. till midnight. Tickets are $30 per person and include a New Orleans-style dinner, dessert, beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee. The House of Bishops band will entertain us from 8 p.m. till midnight. The dinner menu includes roasted corn fritters, shrimp etouffee over rice, roasted honey pecan chicken, red beans and rice, Jackson Square salad and warm break pudding. The food will be prepared by Lisas Catering. Tickets are available for purchase on Sundays following our worship services or contact Leanne Lyle (leanne001@att.net).

St. Martins Mardi Gras Party

Friday, Feb. 17 7 p.m. till Midnight
Dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Music begins at 8 p.m.

Tickets $30 per person On sale in the Narthex following Sunday services or contact Leanne Lyle (leanne001@att.net)