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Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church
Published September 11, 2020
Worship With Grace

Join Us on Facebook September 13
at 10 a.m. for Worship

Every Sunday we stream the worship service, with music, from our beautiful Nave. Join the service on our Facebook page at 10 a.m. each Sunday.

If you prefer, join the service on demand at a time that suits you and your family at www.GraceKirkwood.org.
Our Guest preacher Sunday, September 13 is
The Rt. Reverend Deon K. Johnson
Bishop of Missouri.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear our Bishop preach!
Grace's Doors Will Re-Open for
Worship On September 20

The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson has released updated guidelines for parishes to reopen their doors during the pandemic.
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at
Grace Church beginning
Sunday, September 20 at 10 a.m.

Seating is limited due to county and social distancing regulations, so pre-registration is required.

Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. To register for the September 20 service, please e-mail the names of anyone wishing to attend to:

Overflow seating will be available in the parish hall.

Facemasks and social distancing are required.

The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson has released updated guidelines for parishes to reopen their doors during the pandemic.


Services will continue to be posted to our website and our Facebook Page each week for those who prefer to worship with us online.
For several years your donations to the Easter Offering have gone to the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.

The Book of Common Prayer reminds us of our vow to “do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in…” Walking as best we can with our brothers and sisters in Gaza is such good work. We must not forget the people of Gaza.
Hope and Healing
for Youth in Detention

Episcopal City Mission, an ecumenical program ministering to youth in the St. Louis juvenile justice system, will host its annual fundraiser October 8, 2020 at 6 p.m.

This year’s event will be held virtually, with guests enjoying an evening of entertainment, live and silent auctions, and more. The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, the newly-ordained 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, will be our special guest speaker. 

Dreaming. Daring. Doing:
Together in Christ

Bishop Deon Johnson serves as the head of our diocese, but he works in conjunction with dozens of lay and clergy leaders who serve on four important committees to keep the diocese running smoothly.

Are you called to serve with the Bishop this year? The Committee for Nominations and Election Procedures is charged with finding candidates to stand for election at our 2020 Convention.

The deadline to submit a nomination is September 30.

Have questions? Contact the Rev. Todd McDowell, Nominations Committee Chair.
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. The group is also pastoral among its members and regularly prays for the people of our parish.

The Book Group will continue discussing a mystery novel, The Widows of Malabar Hill through September 15.

Discussions of the non-fiction book,  An Improbable Friendship: the Remarkable Lives of Israeli Ruth Dayan and Palestinian Raymonda Tawil  by Anthony David will begin September 22.       



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
Jane Cenova
David Fly 
Carol Guarino       
Mary Etta Heggie                            
Alice Jones  
Joan Norman               
Alice Stewart
Marilyn & Joel Monson
Lucy Ryan
Dick Russell
Ben Voller & the Voller Family
Jane Webster

Friends & Family
Keith Baker
Betty Killoran
Emily Major 
Ashley Russell
Ann Sturgill
KarlaStutsman                                    
Kelly Thompson 

Katherine Kilpatric, mother of Amy Kilpatric, passed away last week. May she rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her. Our prayers are extended to Amy and the Kilpatric/Lillmars family.

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

September 14
Jill Lueking

September 15
Ron Ryan

September 16
Sara Losse

September 17
Addie Ludbrook
Susan Russll

Anniversaries

September 14
Mark & Sue Nixon

September 16
Kelly & Eric Woodruff

September 18
Beverly & Burkley Shands
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, September 13: Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 119
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35
Grace Episcopal Church
514 East Argonne Drive
314-821-1806