August 9-16, 2018
Living Christ in This World
THIS WEEK'S BANNER: Sixteen High Schoolers and four adult chaperones spent a week in Erie, PA, last month building porches, painting houses, and growing in faith. They are pictured here before evening devotion near Lake Erie. There will be a High School Mission Trip Reunion this SUNDAY from 5:30-7 PM in the Great Hall.
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The Rev. Canon Jeremy Davies
The Rev. Peter J. Speropulos
The Rev. Peter J. Speropulos
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SUMMER SERVICE SCHEDULE
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM
Holy Eucharist I
Choral Eucharist I
Holy Eucharist II
Summer schedule ends September 8!
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STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
It’s common for churches to see what’s been thoughtfully (or painfully) coined “the summer giving slump,” when giving declines for most churches between the months of May and August. Many churches like CSMSG see a 20% or more decrease in giving during these months due to members being on vacation, going to BBQs, traveling with family, etc. You can help CSMSG avoid the slump in two ways:
  * Pay your pledge in full now, instead of at the end of the year;
  * Send in those pledge payments you will miss while you are away this summer.
You may give online at anytime from anywhere. Go to our website, click on Stewardship, then click on Give Now . In spite of the slump, God is at work at CSMSG this summer! We are gearing up for what is sure to be a spectacular fall. Thank you for your support.
Did you know that the Choristers provides children ages eight years and older with the opportunity to play an important role in keeping music alive in the Anglican tradition? Children in the Choir enjoy learning musical skills, vocal skills, and the Christian aspects of music. Interested? Contact Nick Bideler at nick@csmsg.org .
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Volunteers from CSMSG spent last Thursday painting a classroom as well as a bathroom, and distributing office supplies for teachers at Meadows Elementary School in Riverview Gardens. The work day was coordinated by our mission team that was supposed to be volunteering in Nicaragua this week but couldn't go, due to political unrest.
THIS SUNDAY, August 12
PARENT LINK REPRESENTATIVE MEETING: If you would like to find out more about serving as a liaison for families with children in similar grades as your own, please join Marty in the Wydown Meeting Room at 8:45 AM Sunday, August 12, or contact Marty Chapman by e-mail at marty@csmsg.org . 

HS/MS MISSION SLIDESHOW : All MS & HS Mission Trip Participants are asked to wear their tee shirts to the 10 AM service and come to the Great Hall afterward for this slide show! Dates for the 2019 Middle School Mission Week and High School Mission Trip will be available as well as sign-up lists!

HS MISSION TRIP REUNION : SUNDAY from 5:30-7 PM in the Great Hall - All HS Mission Trip participants and parents are invited for root beer floats, games, prizes, stories, photos, and a visit from Anton the Lifeguard! 

NAMETAGS: Please wear your nametags. If you cannot find your nametag, please write your name on the clipboard in the Wydown Narthex. A nametag will be waiting for you on the clipboard next week.

THIS WEEK
Monday, August 13
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Armstrong Room , 9-9:45 AM
How We Got This Bible: Sixty-six books (or more?) written over the course of hundreds of years, copied by hand, and translated into hundreds of languages—how did we get the Bible we have today? All ladies of the parish are invited to come investigate the history of this sacred book and explore an overview of the whole biblical story from creation to new creation.

Tuesday, August 14
Sverdrup Room, 10 AM-2 PM
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE CRAFT MAKING: This Tuesday the Church Service League ladies will be meeting in the Sverdrup Room from 10 AM to Noon; a board meeting from Noon to 2 PM will follow in the Library. We’ll be crafting again which is always fun, so please join us at 10 AM. See you there. 

CSL-ECW ANNUAL MARCH DE NOEL LUNCHEON AND BAZAAR
We are seeking donations of gently-used items that can placed in our “white elephant” sale and silent auction.
Some popular items: toys, jewelry, scarves, aprons, handbags, Christmas ornaments, kitchen items, wall decorations.
Please place all items in the CSL-ECW closet. It’s across from the water fountain and Sant Library.
Tax receipts are available from Judy Sutherland. We appreciate all donations and the recipients of the proceeds from the sale are also grateful. All monies earned are donated to Church Ministries or charities.
If you have questions, please contact Jane Cox at 636.579.9436 or Aleda Littlefield at 314.872.9010.

Friday, August 10
FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: We will study the Gospel of Mark this summer on Friday mornings in the Library from 7:30-8:30 AM.

Saturday, August 18
SANDWICH MAKING will take place Saturday, August 18. All parishioners are invited and encouraged to join the St. Michael’s Hunger Ministry on the third Saturday of each month from 10-11 AM in the Taylor Room to make sandwiches for the Bridge and FOCUS St. Louis clients.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers from CSMSG spent last Thursday painting a classroom, as well as a bathroom, and distributing office supplies for teachers at Meadows Elementary School in Riverview Gardens. The work day was coordinated by our mission team that was supposed to be volunteering in Nicaragua this week but couldn't go, due to political unrest. Another work day is scheduled for Saturday, August 18 to help build a playground. For more information, contact Jennifer McGrath at jenmcgrath123@gmail.com or 412-334-6398.
JTM WOMEN'S MINISTRY FUND
By now, you've heard the devastating news about Jan Torrisi-Mokwa. Jan was invaluable in enhancing the Women's Ministry at The Church of St. Michael & St. George as well as founding the ECW Steering Council by lovingly guiding the group through a process that brought our value and mission statements to fruition. One of the ways that her memory will be honored is by establishing a fund to support the Women's Retreats that Jan so dearly loved. The money will be used to pay for retreat leaders as well as scholarships for attendees. If you would like to contribute, please make your check payable to CSMSG and note the JTM Women's Ministry Fund in the memo portion. Please contact Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org if you have any questions.
UPCOMING WOMEN'S RETREATS
Save these dates:
One Day Retreat - Saturday October 27 (held at CSMSG)
Weekend Retreat - Friday, March 1- Saturday, March 2, 2019 (held at Mercy Center). Please contact Laurie at Laurie@csmsg.org if you have any questions. 
DONATE ONLINE WITH YOUR PHONE!
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"IN THE LOOP!" 
A hearing loop for hearing aid and cochlear implant users has been installed in the main sanctuary. Loop listeners are available for those without a compatible hearing device. more  
PASTORAL CARE
Is there someone you haven't seen recently at Church? If you or someone you know is ill or hospitalized, please let us know how we can help. Please call us at 314.721.1502 or contact Debbie at communications@csmsg.org or Laurie at Laurie@csmsg.org .

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