Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church
Published October 23, 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
When you have a sense of living within Faith-Filled Generosity, what actions do you see emerging in your life?
What helps you to live, and interferes with your living, a more fruitful life?
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October 25, 2020
Freely giving our all to God
“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind’…. And … ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”
– Matthew 22:36-39
By Rob Townes
There’s a saying that the chicken who lays an egg makes a contribution, but the chicken who makes a sandwich offers a sacrifice. One could say that Jesus was alluding to the latter when he responded to the question as to which was the greatest commandment, “You shall love the Lord your God with all of who you are.” He was asking for more than a contribution; he was asking for the sacrifice of our all.
As the Latin root of the word suggests, a sacrifice — a sacrum facere — makes one holy. Giving generously of that of which you are a steward — your heart, soul, mind and all your possessions — is life giving. And it is countercultural. As the bumper sticker declares, “S/He who dies with the most toys wins.” That’s a powerfully seductive statement. Only with God’s help can we avoid being allured into thinking that it is in acquiring possessions that our life gains meaning. May we grow in the wisdom that a rich life results in trusting that it is in God we live and move and have our being.
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STEWARDSHIP IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS BEGIN WEEK OF OCTOBER 26
SIGN UP NOW!!
We’re sure you will be grateful for the chance to ...
meet new people in the parish and greet old friends; share stories of mission and your favorite things about Grace; enjoy a short bible study and the opportunity to focus on what is possible, what is good, and what is exciting for Grace’s future!
Sign up before Saturday Oct 24th for three (3) 1-hour Small Group meetings held via Zoom over the next 3 weeks. Each group will be capped at 12 participants plus the Small Group Leader. Pick the day and time that works best for you over the next 3 weeks – sign up with family and ministry friends! Morning, evening and night times are available.
How to sign up –
(2) Select the Day and Time that works best for you over the next 3 weeks. This information is located at the top of each sign-up list.
(3) Type in your name, e-mail address and phone number on one of the lines of your selected day/time.
(4) Close the page and you’re all done.
(5) Don’t have a computer to sign up with? Call Betty Bowersox at 314-378-6067 to sign up manually.
You will receive e-mail instructions from Betty or your Group Leader on how to get on to your Zoom Meeting by Sunday evening October 25th.
REMEMBER – Zoom Meetings can be joined with video and audio, with just audio via your computer or iPad, AND with just audio via your phone. The instructions for all methods will be provided to you.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Amy Becker
Frances Shands Baker
Keith Baker
Betty Killoran
Emily Major
Ashley Russell
Levi McKenna Smith
Ann Sturgill
Jeffery Williams
OurPrayer 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 26
Elizabeth Gibbons
Nate VanRees
October 27
Debby Pidgeon
October 28
Jim Moore
October 30
Meagan Biesiadecki
October 30
David Geisel
Jennifer Taussig
Anniversaries
October 27
Meredith & Michael Shadwick
October 29
Chris & Ted Hirschi
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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 25: Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18
Psalm 1
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46
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Grace Episcopal Church
514 East Argonne Drive
314-821-1806
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