Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church
Published October 16, 2020
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The Holy Eucharist
is celebrated at 10 a.m. each Sunday
You are welcome to attend in-person
Families/households are seated together
You may also join us via livestream through
Facebook: @GraceChurchKirkwwod
For in-person worship we would appreciate pre-registration, however if you forget to pre-register you may come Sunday morning, and if we have reached capacity we have overflow space in the parish hall, where communion will be provided. Facemasks (for anyone over age 2) and social distancing must be observed at all time within our facilities.
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For reflection
How does practicing your faith help you recognize all the gifts God has given you?
How are you giving to God the things that are God’s through your time, talent and your treasure?
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Give to God
the things that are God’s
By The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce
Once again in today’s gospel the Pharisees are trying to trip up Jesus. If Jesus supports the paying of the tax, his Jewish siblings who are rebelling against the Roman occupation will shun him. If Jesus says it’s unlawful to pay the tax, he’ll be in trouble with the Roman authorities. What does Jesus do? He asks them to look at the coin. It is a Roman coin. Pay the tax – meaning give the Emperor back his own coin! Then Jesus adds that wonderful line — give to God the things that are God’s.
What exactly IS God’s? Well, we are! Our Christian faith in God points us always to live a life of gratitude and generosity. God showed us how we are to live and how to give to God the things that are God’s: God gave us God’s son, God’s first fruit, and we are asked to do the same, remembering that everything we have, everything we do, everything we are is a gift from God — and it is a gift that is meant to be shared. When we share from our first fruits, as God shared God’s first fruit with us, we are modeling the same generosity God has shown us.
Remember, we have two sets of three legged-stools in our Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement: scripture, reason and tradition, and time, talent and treasure. The first shapes our faith; the second is how we use the gifts we have been given to live out our faith.
The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce is the Bishop Suffragan in the Diocese of Los Angeles. Her ministry focuses heavily on stewardship, financial sustainability and New Community development.
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Remembering
Bishop William (Bill) Jones
Jan. 24, 1927 – Oct. 11, 2020
The Rt. Rev. Bill Jones served as the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri from 1975 until 1993. He died Sunday, Oct. 11 at the age of 93.
The bishop's daughters are planning a small service for their father at Christ Church Christiana Hundred in Wilmington, Delaware. A portion of his ashes will be interred there.
Once it is safe to gather again, his family plans to bring a second portion of his ashes back the Diocese of Missouri for interment and a celebration of life at Christ Church Cathedral. We will let you know when those plans are made.
Give rest, O Christ, to your servant William with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.
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Remembering Forrest Shands FitzRoy
Forrest Shands FitzRoy, Age 75 passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Forrest was a long-time member of Grace and served in leadership positions at Grace for over 20 years. Forrest is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia L. FitzRoy (nee Edelman); his two children, Walker (Brianne) FitzRoy and Elizabeth (Zachariah) Fox; and grandchildren Katherine FitzRoy, Emilianne FitzRoy, and Annastasia FitzRoy.
Services will be private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Give rest, O Christ, to your servant Forrest with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.
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An Outside
Social Distancing Event
for the Entire Family
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Pizza, Pumpkins & Prayers
Saturday, October 24
1-3 p.m.
(Rain Date October 25)
Bring your pumpkins, carving tools and some snacks for a social distanced event.
Each family will sit at their own table to carve.
Grace will provide a medium pizza for your table. Please bring your drinks, salad dessert and snacks.
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ECW Retreat & Annual Meeting
Strong Women: Ancient & Modern
Saturday, Oct. 17 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Zoom
KirkCare Raffle
Benefitting your neighbors in need!
Go to Kirkcare.org to buy tickets online and get more information about these beautiful Kirkwood made quilts!
The Drawing will be held November 1st
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Taking Faith Home is a one-page download full of activities, Bible readings, prayers, conversation starters, devotions, service activities and more to make part of your spiritual life with your family.
A copy of this week’s “Taking Faith Home” can be downloaded below. This resource will be posted weekly in the iMessenger for your use.
If you cannot download a copy, let the parish office know. We will mail you a copy.
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Are you worshiping virtually with your children at home? Would you like some simple materials your children can use while following the weekly services?
Children's Worship Bulletins are Bible-based and follow the lessons used each week in the worship service. They are fun, educational scripture based materials you can use with your children at home. The bulletins are designed for children ages 3 – 12.
You can download a copy of this resource to use with your children each week in the iMessenger.
Download this week's children's worship bulletins .
Ages 3+
Ages 7-12
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Sundays at 11 a.m
Grab a cup of coffee and connect with other members of our church family each Sunday at 11 a.m. for an informal gathering via Zoom.
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Parish Chat with
Fr. Todd
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Thursdays at 1 p.m.
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 with old friends or make a new friend.
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Morning Prayer
Rite II (BCP p. 75)
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Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.
Begin your day with the service of Morning Prayer each Tuesday via Zoom.
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Wednesdays 8 a.m.
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.
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Tuesdays 10 a.m.
The Tuesday Book Group gathers to read and discuss books via Zoom each Tuesday morning.
An Improbable Friendship: the Remarkable Lives of Israeli Ruth Dayan and Palestinian Raymonda Tawil by Anthony David is currently being discussed. Discussions of the novel Varnia will begin October 27.
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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
Joan Norman
Marilyn & Joel Monson
Dick Russell
Ben Voller & the Voller Family
Jane Webster
Friends & Family
Keith Baker
Betty Killoran
Emily Major
Ashley Russell
Levi McKenna Smith
Ann Sturgill
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
October 18
Jason Klemm
Bob Park
October 19
Ann Vanconia
October 20
Ryan Missel
Amy Shands
Lilly VanRees
October 22
Chard Russel
Berkley Shands
October 23
Alice Jones
Salome Wethington
Anniversaries
October 19
Sarah and Brian Sehie
October 22
Susan & Tom Lauber
October 22
Kristin & John Frisch
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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, October 16: Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13)
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
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Grace Episcopal Church
514 East Argonne Drive
314-821-1806
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