Weekly News from Grace Episcopal Church
Published September 4, 2020
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Worship With Grace
Join Us on Facebook September 4
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.
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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.
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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.
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Grace Welcomes
Iris Grote
Grace is pleased to announce Iris Grote has joined the staff as a part-time Parish Secretary. She will be working 16 hours per week to help Shari in the parish office.
Iris says she is excited to join our team. She is a Webster Groves resident since 1976 and is looking forward to meeting and supporting our parish family.
Iris is married with two adult children, four grand children and a rescue dog.
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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.
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Dreaming. Daring. Doing:
Together in Christ
In a year like no other, we're planning a convention like no other! The 2020 Diocesan Convention will be held November 19-21 -- all online!
Leadership Nominations:
Now is the time to nominate yourself or someone you know for an elected leadership position in the Diocese. Deadline to submit nominations and resolutions is Sept. 30. Don't hesitate to contact Fr. Todd, Chair of the Committee on Nominations and Election Procedures, for more information.
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Help Needed For Streaming Services |
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The vestry has approved the purchase of audio/visual upgrades to improve our livestreaming ability and quality. Tom Petrie is heading up a team of volunteers to work with live streaming and recordings beginning this fall. The system will be simple and training will be provided. If you are interested about learning more or in joining this new ministry team contact Tom Petrie at [email protected] or at 314-363-7448.
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Shepherd's Center
On The Move
Grab & Go BBQ
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Friday, September 11
5:00-7:30 pm
Webster Groves
Christian Church
1320 W. Lockwood Ave., Glendale, MO 63122
BBQ to go meals with all of your favorite sides will be available for curbside pickup. Tickets to the cancelled Chef Showcase Event in April can be presented in exchange for BBQ to go.
For more information, call 314-395-0988 or buy a ticket online below. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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Episcopal Relief and Development is supporting Episcopal Dioceses on the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of hurricane Laura.
Checks are also always welcome. Please put Hurricane Relief in the memo.
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The November election is just around the corner -- are you registered? Do you have a plan to vote?
We want to help get souls to the polls this year! The Episcopal Church has put together excellent election engagement resources and we have started a list of notaries at our parishes around the diocese to sign your absentee or mail-in ballots.
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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 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. 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 beginning September 22.
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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
Jane Cenova
David Fly
Carol Guarino
Mary Etta Heggie
Alice Jones
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
Grace Church extends our prayers to the St. Louis Police Department as well as the family and friends of Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon, who was fatally shot in the line of duty last weekend in South St. Louis City.
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
September 7
Courtney Shands
September 8
Rosamund Sehie
Eric Woodruff
September 11
Gary Hunt
Vicky Stricker
September 12
Charlotte Agee
Dick Corbet
Molly Frisch
September 13
Joan Van Rees
Anniversaries
September 8
Lindsey & Dave Chadwick
September 10
Ted & Julie Sward
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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, September 6: Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 18:15-20
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Grace Episcopal Church
514 East Argonne Drive
314-821-1806
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