March 15-22
Living Christ in This World
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The Schola of The Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing Choral Evensong this Sunday evening at 5 PM. The Schola will sing Tudor music, including the Second Evening Service of Orlando Gibbons, along with the music of William Smith of Durham and Robert Whyte. Please plan to join us for this beautiful, contemplative liturgy to mark the ending of the day.
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SUNDAY PREACHING SCHEDULE
March 18 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
March 25 The Rt. Rev. James Jones, KBE
April 1 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
April 8 The Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore
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THIS SUNDAY
Sunday, March 18
RECTOR’S FORUM:
Please join the Rector as he leads a study of the “Old Testament Roots of the Gospel” from 10:30-11:00 AM in the Taylor Room. Everyone is welcome.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
continue today in the Sverdrup Room after the 9:15 AM liturgy. Contact Laurie Brown at
Laurie@csmsg.org
with questions.
WANT TO GO TO NICARAGUA?
Learn about our ministry in Nicaragua and the summer trip at an informational meeting today at 11 AM in the Library. For more info, contact Jennifer McGrath at 412.334.6398 or
jenmcgrath123@gmail.com
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CHORAL EVENSONG:
The Schola of The Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing Choral Evensong this evening at 5 PM. The Schola will sing Tudor music, including the Second Evening Service of Orlando Gibbons, along with the music of William Smith of Durham and Robert Whyte. Please plan to join us for this beautiful, contemplative liturgy to mark the ending of the day.
HUNGER MINISTRY GERANIUM FUNDRAISER:
Forms are available on the bulletin board near the Church Reception desk, to be returned by March 28. Pickup on May 11, 12, or 13, in time for Mother’s Day. 4-inch pots ($3.50) and 6-inch pots ($7.00) in red, pink or white. Questions: Becky Zaccarello (314.494.0788) or Alison Wiedle (314.307.8300).
THIS WEEK THE FLOWER GUILD IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
The Flower Guild orders and arranges altar flowers and greens for worship services. Stop by to see Molly Clifford in the Great Hall today to learn more about this blossoming ministry.
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Stewardship Campaign
Last Tuesday night, 12 volunteers gathered in the Church kitchen to prepare casseroles for the Gateway 180 homeless shelter and FOCUS St. Louis. Within an hour, 12 hearty casseroles were ready for the oven. Parishioners putting their faith in action. #HungerMinistryInAction
Contact Laurie at 314.721.1502 or
Laurie@csmsg.org
if you would like to take part in the next casserole assembly.
If you have not yet made a pledge and wish to do so, you may pick up a pledge card in the pew, narthex, on the website at
www.csmsg.org
, or call the Church at 314.721.1502.
Thank you for your pledge!
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THIS WEEK
Saturday, March 17
HUNGER MINISTRY SANDWICH MAKING
will take place Saturday, March 17. 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.
Monday, March 19 -
Armstrong Room (9-9:45 AM)
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
"Mothers of the Messiah" - The arrival of Jesus Christ came as the fulfillment of centuries of preparation and promises God made to Israel. Join us to explore the lives of the foreigners, queens, and other women in Jesus' ancestral line from Eve to Mary.
Tuesday, March 20
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible study,"Redemption in the Books of Moses” led by The Rev. Peter Speropulos; 11:30 AM - Noon: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel; Noon: Lunch, the Great Hall. Lunch costs $7. Reservations are required by Sunday evening, March 18, to Lynne Roney at
lynneroney@sbcglobal.net
or 314.727.7175. 12:30 PM: Lenten Series Guest Speaker:
Noon: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel; Noon: Lunch, ($7) the Great Hall; 12:30 PM: Lenten Series Guest Speaker: John Tyler, “The Origin of Things”.
P
APER SHOPPING BAGS
: Church Service League is collecting shopping bags with handles (preferably paper) for Miriam Switching Post; stuffed animals (new or gently-used) that will be cleaned and donated to police and firemen to give to children; and items for the Covering House shelter: Kleenex, liquid dishwashing detergent, cloth napkins, Post-it notes, hairbrushes, and rat-tail combs. Please put donated items in the CSL closet across from the drinking fountain.
CARDINAL BASEBALL TICKETS
:
Church Service League has five Cardinals baseball ticket vouchers for sale! For $25 you get a voucher for two tickets to one of almost 40 games this season, in a variety of seat choices. You choose the date and seats. For more details or to purchase, contact Alison Wiedle at 314.307.8300 or
arwiedle@sbcglobal.net
. Proceeds will go to Church Service League special gifts to CSMSG and other ministries.
Wednesday, March 21
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS:
Join Bishop Keith Whitmore for our last Lenten Wonderful Wednesday as he teaches “Living Our Baptismal Covenant-The Anglican Way”. Childcare is available.
5:30 PM Evening Prayer in St. Mary’s Chapel
6:00 PM Light Supper in the Great Hall
6:45 PM “Living Our Baptismal Covenant-The Anglican Way”-Bp. Whitmore in Sverdrup Room
7:45 PM Compline in St. Mary’s Chapel
MAKE PALM CROSSES WITH US!
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
– John 12:13
When: Wednesday, March 21
Time: 5-6 PM – Making Palm Crosses
Where: The Great Hall
Who: Parishioners and friends. All ages welcome!
No experience necessary. Come learn how to make crosses while visiting with others.
Friday, March 23
FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY:
Review the Collect and Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. We meet Friday mornings in the Library from 7:30-8:30 AM following Holy Eucharist at 7 AM in St. Mary’s Chapel.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursdays, April 5 & 12
SPRING BOOK CLUB MEETING:
The CSMSG Book Club will reconvene to read
Imperium
, by the popular British author Robert Harris. It is a fictional biography of Cicero told by his secretary, Tiro. Charlie Valier will lead the discussion. Meeting dates are March 8 and 15 (Sverdrup Room) and April 5 and 12 (Taylor Room) at 7:30 PM.
Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT ATELIER
The Flower Guild will sponsor a workshop in flower arranging for church arrangements, special events arrangements, and home dinners. Our guest designer is Alan Gray, owner of Old Vicarage Gardens in East Ruston, UK. SEATING IS LIMITED so don’t delay sending in your reservation! Alan Gray’s website:
e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk.
Sunday, April 22
U TURNS:
We hope all of you have heard of the foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing performance by the trio, the “U Turns”. The “U Turns” will return to the Great Hall and perform for the congregation after the 9:15 AM service on Sunday, April 22. This should be a wonderful time for SMSOC parents to mingle with CSMSG congregates. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Sunday, April 29
SAVE THE DATE for the NICARAGUA DINNER & AUCTION
on Sunday, April 29 at Deer Creek Club. This is our big fundraiser for the World Service Mission Ministry to Nicaragua. A fun evening and a great cause! Details to follow.
NICARAGUA MINISTRY
is in need of UNEXPIRED Buy Buy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond coupons to purchase items for baby layettes that go to new mothers in Nicaragua. Please put coupons in the Nicaragua closet located across the hall from the Library.
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LENTEN AND HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
2018 Holy Week Preacher
The Rt. Rev. James Jones, KBE, was formerly the Bishop of Liverpool and is currently the Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of York. He was a member of the House of Lords speaking on criminal and restorative justice issues, the environment, and urban regeneration. He has a particular interest in environmental issues. He founded Faiths4Change which brings together people of all faiths working on environmental projects. In 2017, the Queen appointed him a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire ‘For services to the bereaved and to justice’. His books include:
Why Do People Suffer?
,
With my Whole Heart
and
Following Jesus
. Bishop Jones will be preaching on Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
Tuesday, March 20
12:30 PM Church Service League Lenten Speaker Series: John Tyler, “The Origin of Things”
Sunday, March 25
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
9:15 AM Procession of the Palms, The Passion, and the Holy Eucharist (Choral Eucharist I)
11:15 AM Blessing of the Palms, The Passion, and the Holy Eucharist (Choral Eucharist I)
5:00 PM Passion Vespers: Meditations on the Passion of Christ
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist II
Monday, March 26
Holy Monday
5:30 PM Choral Evensong and Sermon
Tuesday, March 27
Holy Tuesday
5:30 PM Choral Evensong and Sermon
Wednesday, March 28
Holy Wednesday
5:30 PM Choral Evensong and Sermon
Thursday, March 29
Maundy Thursday
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist, Family Liturgy
6:30 PM Family Dinner
7:00 PM The Mandatum, Holy Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar (
incense will be used
)
9:00 PM- Midnight Vigil at the Altar of Repose
Friday, March 30
Good Friday
Midnight-Noon Vigil at the Altar of Repose
7:00 AM Stations of the Cross
Noon The Good Friday Family Liturgy
Noon The Good Friday Liturgy
Saturday, March 31
Holy Saturday: The Eve of Easter
7:00 PM The Great Vigil of Easter (incense will be used)
Sunday, April 1
The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day
7:30 AM Holy Eucharist I
8:55 AM Festal Music for Organ and Brass
9:15 AM Festal Eucharist I
10:55 AM Festal Music for Organ and Brass
11:15 AM Festal Eucharist I
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist II
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CHURCH SCHOOL
WATCH VIDEO "EARLY YEARS OF JESUS"
IN OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL
CHAPEL
SERVICE
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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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ALTAR FLOWERS
Order Sunday Flowers online
here
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WELCOME!
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for event informatio
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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.
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