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Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church
Published October 2, 2020
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at
Grace Church
Sunday, October 4 at 10 a.m.

Seating is limited due social distancing regulations
Pre-registration is requested.


Overflow seating will be available in the parish hall.

Facemasks and social distancing are required.

Services will continue to be posted
to our website late Sunday afternoon.
Please Ring The Bell!
Due to coronavirus protocols our building will remain locked until further notice. 

The staff keeps limited office hours and can be reached by pressing the Ring doorbell or calling (314) 821-1806.  You will find a doorbell for the church office at the main entrance. You will also be able to enter with your private keycode.

For pastoral emergencies call (314) 821-1806 and press ‘7’ when prompted.
An Outside
Social Distancing Event
for the Entire Family
Save The Date!

Pizza, Pumpkins & Prayers
Saturday, October 24
1-3 p.m.

(Rain Date October 25)
Hands on Kirkwood
Saturday, Oct. 3
Hands on Kirkwood is a one-day mission blitz of our local community. It is a special day when every member of our community is encouraged and empowered to go serve. Thank you to everyone in our Grace family who is serving this weekend!
Hope and Healing
for Youth in Detention
A Moment in Time
Thursday, Oct. 8
6 p.m.
Episcopal City Mission invites you to their first-ever VIRTUAL gala! Online registration is now available for A New Chapter Built on Hope and Healing.

Guests will enjoy a fun evening of live and silent auctions, raffles, and much more! The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, 11th Bishop of Missouri, will be the guest speaker. Singer, songwriter and community activist Brian Owens will provide the musical entertainment.
Tickets for this virtual event are $25 or $50, with all proceeds going to Episcopal City Mission.

This important ministry provides ecumenical chaplaincy services to youth in St. Louis area detention centers.

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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
Virtual Coffee Hour
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.



Parish Chat with
Fr. Todd
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.




Morning Prayer
Rite II (BCP p. 75)
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.

Begin your day with the service of Morning Prayer each Tuesday via Zoom.




Men's Breakfast
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.


Tuesday Book Group
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.       



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.
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
Ann Sturgill
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.
Birthdays

October 4
Mary Cullinane

October 5
Lyn Ballard

October 6
Tim Cenova

October 7
Ron Jones
Connie Nix

October 8
Jaco Daus

October 10
Chris Ludbrook

Anniversaries

October 10
Cindy & Tom Voller
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.
Sunday, October 4: Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-14
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46
Grace Episcopal Church
514 East Argonne Drive
314-821-1806