February 23-28, 2018
Living Christ in This World
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Parent Link presents: Character Matters: Raising Kids with Values that Last with author Susan Alexander Yates on Sunday, February 25 from 11:30 AM -1 PM.
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PREACHING SCHEDULE
February 25 The Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore
March 4 The Rev. Peter J. Speropulos
March 11 The Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore
March 18 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
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THIS SUNDAY
Sunday, February 25
RECTOR’S FORUM:
Please join the Rector as he leads a study of the “Old Testament Roots of the Gospel” from 10:30-11 AM in the Taylor Room. Everyone is welcome.
“Character Matters: Raising Kids with Values that Last”
by Susan Alexander Yates from 11:30 AM-1 PM Sunday, February 25 in the Great Hall. A light lunch will be served. Susan will be signing her books in the Great Hall before and after her talk. Register
HERE
Adult Confirmation Classes:
Confirmation is the sacrament by which the faithful express their commitment to Jesus Christ, and through the laying on of hands by a bishop, come in to communion with the Apostolic Church and receive the grace of the Holy Spirit to live a mature life in Christ. Confirmation is also the official vehicle by which a person joins the Episcopal Church. These classes for adults will begin February 25 at 10:25 AM in the Sverdrup Room and will continue through March 18. The classes will be taught by Bishop Keith Whitmore and are open to all: whether you are wanting to join the Episcopal Church, refresh your knowledge of the faith and practice of the Christian faith, or are just curious, this is the class for you. Contact Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org with questions.
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Stewardship Campaign
At CSMSG, generosity is woven into the fabric of who we are as a community and is at the heart of our mission. Generosity is about transformation – harnessing the power of the Holy Spirit to magnify our gifts. Stewardship is just one part of a generous lifestyle, but it is an important way in which we as a parish can answer God’s call to be beacons of light. God invites all of us to be fully activated, inspired, and courageously generous as we seek to bring hope and healing to this world.
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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ON FACEBOOK
THIS WEEK
Monday, February 26 -
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, February 27
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible study,"Redemption in the Books of Moses” led by The Rev. Peter Speropulos; 11:30 - Noon: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel; Noon: Lunch, the Great Hall. Lunch costs $7. Reservations are required by Sunday evening, February 25, to Lynne Roney at
lynneroney@sbcglobal.net
or 314.727.7175. 12:30 PM: Lenten Series Guest Speaker: The Rev. Anne Kelsey, “South Sudan”.
Wednesday, February 28
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS:
Join Bishop Keith Whitmore for Wonderful Wednesdays during Lent, February 21-March 21, as he teaches “Living Our Baptismal Covenant-The Anglican Way”. Child care 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
Thursday, March 1
Don't miss the Hunger Ministry fundraiser on March 1 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Brentwood Panera Bread Co. at 1909 Brentwood Boulevard. Come join other CSMSG parishioners and support a worthy cause. Please show attached flyer when ordering
.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
Friday, March 2
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
Sunday, March 4
CHORAL EVENSONG:
The CSMSG Choir will sing Choral Evensong on Sunday, March 4 at 5 PM at the St. Louis Abbey, 500 South Mason Road in Creve Coeur. The service will include evening canticles by Will Todd as well as music of Alfred Schnittke, Stephen Caracciolo, Robert Lehman, and George Arthur. A reception, hosted by the Abbot and monks of the monastery, will follow, to which all are cordially invited. This service is an offering of worship as part of our ongoing ecumenical relationship with the monks of the Abbey. Please plan to be a part of this beautiful, contemplative liturgy to mark the closing of the day and to celebrate our relationship with the St. Louis Abbey.
Thursdays, March 8 & 15, 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. For March 8, read to page 75 in
Imperium
.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13 & Saturday, April 14
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!
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 coupons to purchase items for baby layettes that go to new mothers in Nicaragua. Please put coupons in the Nicaragua closet across the hall from the Library.
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CHURCH SCHOOL
WATCH VIDEO "EARLY YEARS OF JESUS"
IN LAST WEEK'S SUNDAY SCHOOL
CHAPEL
SERVICE
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PARENT LINK
“Giving your children jobs to do is one of the best ways to teach them self-respect, satisfaction, and a responsible self-discipline” excerpt from
Character Matters: Raising Kids with Values that Last
.
by
author Susan Yates. Parents today need all the support the church can give them as they work to raise families in today’s world. Parent Link at CSMSG wants to partner with parents to empower and encourage them. If you would like the latest information from Parent Link, please go the Parent Link webpage and register
here
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PARENT LINK PRESENTS: CHARACTER MATTERS: RAISING KIDS WITH VALUES THAT LAST
by Susan Alexander
Yates on Sunday, February 25 from 11:30 AM-1 PM.
Susan will be in the Great Hall from 10:30 – 11:15 AM to sign her books, Character Matters. Susan will be signing her books in the Great Hall before and after her talk. A light lunch will be available. Register
HERE
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS:
Join parents of all generations to discuss parenting in faith and encouraging a faithful generation of children. Discuss what’s working, and what worries us with other parents and grandparents.
Articles discussed in this class are listed
HERE
.
This class meets in the Wydown Meeting Room each Sunday from 10:30-11 AM.
PC3 PARENT NETWORK PODCAST:
Ever wish you could listen to a
short, inspiring podcast to encourage you as you try to instill faith in your children or grandchildren?
Click
HERE
for the Parent Network Podcast hosted by our Parent Link consultant, Chris Sasser! This is a wonderful bi-monthly podcast with the goal to equip and encourage parents and grandparents in their spiritual walk with God.
PARENT LINK REPRESENTATIVE:
If you would like to be a liaison for families with children in similar grades as your own, please contact Marty Chapman by e-mail at
marty@csmsg.org
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PARENT LINK REGISTRATION:
All interested adults are asked to sign up to be a part of the CSMSG Parent Link by going to the Parent Link Homepage and
registering
. This will ensure that you receive the most current information about this new ministry for parents of all ages and stages of life!
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YOUTH MINISTRY
CONFIRMATION GUIDED EUCHARIST:
Fr. Peter will conduct a Eucharist for all Confirmation families on Saturday, March 3, at 5 PM. Come learn together in this informal setting why we do what we do each week. RSVP to
timothy@csmsg.org
for dinner following.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION WEEK REGISTRATION:
is now open for CSMSG parishioners and guests. This will be open for two weeks before we open it more broadly. Register now, as this event is capped at 40 participants and has filled to capacity for the last several years! MSMW will be June 4-8, 2018, and is open to all current 5th-8th grade students and lasts from about 8 AM-3 PM each day. Please be sure to complete both the parent and student information sections of the registration form, which can be found under “Summer Mission Opportunities” on the YM webpage.
CHARACTER MATTERS:
“Raising Kids with Values that Last” Parent Link presents a parenting seminar on “Character Matters” by Susan Alexander Yates from 11:30 AM-1 PM. A light lunch will be served and childcare will be provided with advance reservation. Register for this seminar
here
.
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION INFORMATION SESSION
Current 8th-12th graders, come hear about our summer mission trip to Erie, PA, July 13-22, 2018. No obligation, just learn about this great opportunity to serve those in need! The
info session will be in the Armstrong Room from 11:15 AM-Noon on Sunday, March 4.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION WEEK PLANNING:
MSMW is one of our most powerful programs each summer as students learn the importance of following Christ in the world by loving God and loving our neighbors. We are looking for interested adults to join our planning committee to plan for our June 2018 trip. If you’re interested, please email
timothy@csmsg.org
for more information.
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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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RECENT TRANSITIONS
Clarence Milton Turley, Jr.
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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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