Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church
Published August 7, 2020
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Worship With Grace
Sunday services are pre-recorded and posted to our website and our Facebook page early Sunday morning.
Please join us at a time that suits you and your family. And… be sure to invite a friend to join the service.
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Worship Sunday, August 9
The Holy Eucharist
Recordings will also be available on our website all day.
Be sure to join Fr. Todd for
Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom at 11 a.m.
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A Season of Creation
September 1 - October 4
Devotions Offered
By Four Leaders
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joins leaders of the Lutheran Church in the U.S. and Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada have prepared a series of devotions to observe the Season of Creation 2020.
Bishop Curry said, "In this season of activism as we seek God's liberating, live-giving love for all, may these prayers and devotions inspire us to care for a world in which all creating can flourish."
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Virtual Coffee Hour
Connect with other parishioners each Sunday at 11 a.m. service via Zoom
Sundays at 11 a.m
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Parish Chat with Fr. Todd
Join Fr Todd and other parishioners for an informal chat each Thursday at 1 p.m.. Catch up on what is happening at Grace and connect old friends or make a new friend.
Thursdays at 1 p.m.
To Join:
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Morning Prayer
Rite II (BCP p. 75)
Begin your day with the service of Morning Prayer each Tuesday via Zoom.
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.
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Tuesday Book Group
The Tuesday Book Group gathers to read and discuss books via Zoom each Tuesday morning. The group is also very pastoral among its members and regularly prays for the people of our parish.
On Tuesday, Aug 4, the Book Group will begin discussing a mystery novel, The Widows of Malabar Hill,
The Schedule Follows:
August 11
Chapters 6 - 11,
Pages 57 - 120
August 18
Chapters 12 - 14,
Pages 123 - 163
August 25
Chapters 15 - 20,
Pages 167 - 235
September 1
Chapters 21 - 27,
Pages 239 - 315
September 8
Chapters 28 - End,
Pages 319 - 375
September 15
Full Book Discussion
Be sure to get your copy-- print, eBook, or library loan.
Tuesdays 10 a.m.
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Men's Breakfast
Connect with other men of the parish each Wednesday morning at 8 a.m Grab a cup of coffee and join the group via Zoom
Wednesdays 8 a.m.
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Sign into Realm
Update your personal information and/or access the online membership directory.
with your full name, birth date, and e-mail address and you will be sent a personal invitation.
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Pastoral Care Continues at Grace
Pastoral Care is available. Fr. Todd is the only person making face-to-face pastoral calls for those in need. As always, in cases of severe illness, hospitalization, when a person is near death, or at the death of a member of Grace, please notify Fr. Todd or the parish office as soon as possible in order to secure the ministrations of the church.
For a pastoral need you may call/text Fr. Todd at 314-365-1964. He will also continue to be available for individual and family face-to-face pastoral/spiritual care, both in his office or in your home. Please contact him for an appointment.
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Prayer List
Parish List
Shelly Burklow
David Fly
Carol Guarino
Mary Etta Heggie
Alice Jones
Marilyn & Joel Monson
Dick Russell
Ben Voller & the Voller Family
Jane Webster
Friends & Family
Keith Baker
Jan Erdman
Cindy Hein
Betty Killoran
Emily Major
Karla Stutsman
Kelly Thompson
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.
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Birthdays
August 9
Bob Rolf
August 12
Philliip Brunswick
Dean Waldamer
August 14
Deborah Caby
Anniversaries
August 10
Amy & Donald Schaper
August 12
Jana & John Adams
August 13
Amy & Donald Schaper
Jane & Tom Petrie
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Give to Grace When You Shop on Amazon
Shop at Amazon Smile and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to Grace Church—no fees, no extra cost.
Click on the link below and enter Grace Church Kirkwood when prompted for your charity.
You keep the same Amazon account you always use and give to Grace (or the charity of your choice) at the same time. This can also be done by clicking on the “give” tab on our website. It is easy. It is free. It supports the mission and ministries of Grace Church.
Please note the Amazon.com website link is different for Amazon Smile. Shopping during the regular Amazon.com will not generate a donation. Always shop using Smile.Amazon.com.
Click below to get started...
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Online Giving
We are grateful to everyone who is keeping their pledge current. Your generosity is gratifying and inspiring. Grace will continue to be in ministry with you and our church community. We can keep the lights on now. When the time is right, we will be prepared and look forward to being fully engaged in all ministries again. 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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Sunday, August 9: The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33
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Grace Episcopal Church
514 East Argonne Drive
314-821-1806
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