January 19-25, 2018
Living Christ in This World
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THE BANNER
Plan to attend the fun-filled Annual Meeting. The meeting takes place immediately following the 9:15 AM liturgy today. Just stay in your pew to enjoy the Church School and Youth Ministry skits, state of the church speech by our Rector, the Senior Warden’s report and more! A Chili, Soup, and Pie lunch follows the meeting.
*There will NOT be an 11:15 AM service today.
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PREACHING SCHEDULE
January 21 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
January 28 The Rev. Anne Kelsey
February 4 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
February 11 The Rev. Anne Kelsey
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As of Tuesday, January 16, we have received 340 pledges for a total of $1,736,950.
Our goal for 2018 is $2,000,000.
Every pledge makes a difference. Pledge cards can be found in the pew and narthex. Thank you for your pledge.
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THIS SUNDAY
Sunday, January 21, 2018
ANNUAL MEETING
:
Plan to attend the fun-filled Annual Meeting which takes place immediately following the 9:15 AM liturgy on Sunday morning. Just stay in your pew to enjoy the Church School and Youth Ministry skits, State of the Church speech by our Rector, the Senior Warden’s report and more! A Chili, Soup, and Pie lunch follows the meeting.
*There will NOT be an 11:15 AM service today.
CHURCH SCHOOL:
All children are to go to their classrooms. There will be one service in the Chapel for the Preschool - 3rd Grade combined. The 4th and 5th Graders will be practicing their skit which will be at the beginning of the Annual meeting, ~10:30.
EVENSONG:
The Schola of The Church of St. Michael and St. George will sing the Office of Choral Evensong this evening at 5 PM. Works of Gerald Near, Matthew Martin, Christopher Betts, and Henry Gerike will be sung. It’s a wonderful way to worship and bring your day to a peaceful close. Join us for a reception in the Great Hall following the Office.
THIS WEEK
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
HUNGER MINISTRY SANDWICH MAKING
: Sandwich Making will take place Saturday, January 20. 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, January 22
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. All ladies of the parish are invited to come as you are available from 9-9:45 on AM Monday mornings in the Armstrong Room.
Tuesday, January 23
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible study, "Redemption in the Books of Moses" led by the Rev. Peter Speropulos; 11:30 to Noon: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel; Noon: Lunch, the Great Hall. Lunch costs $7. Reservations are required by Sunday evening, January 14, to Lynne Roney at
lynneroney@sbcglobal.net
or 314.727.7175.
12:30 PM: Jane Foley, The Assistance League of St. Louis.
Thursday, January 25
The Hunger Ministry Fundraiser will be Thursday, January 25, 4 PM-8 PM, at Bread Company located at 1909 Brentwood Boulevard.
Download the pdf
for more info.
Friday, January 26
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, January 28
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOK
: John Tyler’s all-new book—
Be Still and Know: Daily Retreats for Lent
—will be available for purchase for $9.99 in the Great Hall next Sunday, January 28. This year’s Lenten book is similar to last year’s book that sold out. The book contains a brief, two-page retreat for each day of Lent. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to The St. Michael’s Houses Ministry. Help low-income people find housing as you find a resting place for your soul during Lent.
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Saturday, February 17
LENTEN QUIET MORNING:
Friendship: What We Miss and What God Offers is the title of Lenten Quiet Morning. Our guest preacher, The Rev'd Canon Victor Lee Austin, Ph.D., is Theologian-in-residence for the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas and Church of the Incarnation in Dallas. A priest-scholar, Father Austin's background is in both the parish ministry and the academic world as a former parish rector and college professor. From 2005 to 2016 he was Theologian-in-Residence at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City. His book,
Up with Authority: Why We Need Authority to Flourish as Human Beings
, was published by T&T Clark and shortlisted for the 2013 Michael Ramsey prize. His most recent book
, Losing Susan: Brain Disease, the Priest's Wife, and the God Who Gives and Takes Away
, is published by Brazos Books. He blogs at
http://edod.org/diary-of-a-theologian/
and is the father of two and grandfather of five.
Friday, February 23 & Saturday, February 24
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Save The Date
2018 Weekend Women’s Retreat at Mercy Center
"Susan's very real and inspiring example helps lift our hearts from the lesser things that so easily weigh us down and discourage us to set our sights on the greatness of God..."
Kristine Getty, Writer/Artist
We are thrilled to have author Susan Alexander Yates leading this year's Lenten retreat at Mercy Center. Based on Susan's book,
Risky Faith
, she will take us on a journey of renewed understanding and vision to walk in the confidence of a God so much bigger than the challenges we often face. "With
Risky Faith
, you can move from defeat to victory."
Please join the Women of CSMSG for this the 25th Annual Women's Retreat! The Retreat begins at 5 PM on Friday until 9 PM. Saturday 8:30 AM - 5 PM. Registration is online at
www.csmsg.org
.
Sunday, February 25
CHARACTER MATTERS:
Save-the-Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018 – 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 online at
www.csmsg.org
in the Parent Link webpage.
Friday, April 13 & Saturday, April 14
THE CSMSG FLOWER GUILD
invites you to a
SPRING WORKSHOP
: On April 13 and 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; Alan designs all the arrangements for the Cathedral in the historic city of Norwich; he also writes about gardens and arrangements in UK journals, and co-presents a weekly radio show. CSMSG parishioners will be given advance invitations by mail, after which invitations will go out to local churches and garden clubs. SEATING IS LIMITED so don't delay making your reservation! Alan Gray's website:
e-ruston-ldvicaragegardens.co.uk
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CHURCH SCHOOL
THIS SUNDAY
will be a little different for the Preschool - 5th Grade classes because of the Annual Meeting that follows the 9:15 AM service. All children are to go to their classrooms. There will be one service in the Chapel for the Preschool - 3rd Grade combined. The 4th and 5th Graders will be practicing their skit which will be at the beginning of the Annual meeting, ~10:30.
FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADERS:
whether you have been to the practices for the past two Sundays, please come on Sunday to be part of the skit, "It's a Wonderful Church". We can use as many people who can be there as there are speaking and non-speaking roles. Your skit will be in the beginning of the Annual Meeting and at the end. In between you will go to the Sverdrup Room, off the Great Hall, for cookies and more, before re-entering the Church for the final scene of the Annual Meeting!
SECOND ANNUAL FAMILY PIZZA NIGHT
at CSMSG! Join us for a Make-Your-Own Pizza Night at 5 PM on Sunday, January 28 in the Great Hall. We will provide the ingredients to make the pizza, you bring salads and desserts! Look for more information in this week's Church School e-letter.
Church School e-letter:
Thanks to Amy Zimmerman, the Church School has a new and improved weekly e-letter. If you are not receiving it, please let Amy at
amyz@csmsg.org
or Jane Fisher at
jane@csmsg.org
know.
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PARENT LINK
PARENT LINK WEBPAGE:
Check out our newly-revised Parent Link
home page
listing current articles, books, and resources of interest for Christian parents. "Faithful Generations", our adult SS class for parents and interested adults of all ages, now has its own page where you can find references to the topics and resources discussed in this class. Contact
Marty@csmsg.org
if you would like to review a book for this webpage.
SAVE-THE-DATE! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018 "CHARACTER MATTERS":
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.
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS:
Join all generations of parents to discuss parenting in faith and encouraging a faithful generation of children. We meet each week for a discussion of what’s working, what worries us, and for a community of support. This class meets in the Wydown Meeting Room (just off of the Library) each Sunday from 10:30-11 AM.
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
SANDWICH MAKING:
Join the Youth Ministry and the Hunger Ministry to make sandwiches for those in need in the Taylor Room on THIS Saturday, January 20, from 10-11 AM. RSVP to Jeannette Thompson,
jeannettecaldwellthompson@gmail.com
.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
will not be held this week due to the Annual Meeting. Enjoy the skits, then the soup, chili, and pie!
DIOCESAN LOCK-IN:
Haven’t you been dreaming of spending the night in the Cathedral?! This is your chance. This annual Lock-in at Christ Church Cathedral will be Friday, February 9, at 7 PM through Saturday, February 10, at 9 AM. Come have some fun, tour the Cathedral, ring the bells, and meet some new Episcopal youth.
Sign up
here ASAP.
VERGER’S WALK
for Confirmation families will be at 5 PM on Saturday, January 20. Come learn how story, liturgy, and the physical space of the church are connected.
WINTER RETREAT:
Join us at the YMCA of the Ozarks for a weekend away! Mark your calendar now for Saturday, January 27, through the early afternoon of Sunday, January 28. Middle School and High School retreats will be held separately but concurrently this weekend.
SUPER SUNDAY SALE
Donations of snacks, appetizers, and other treats are needed for this Youth Ministry fundraiser on Sunday, February 4. Sign up
here!
YM LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
will be Wednesday, February 7, from 12:30-1:30 PM in the Armstrong Room.
PANCAKE SUPPER:
Student volunteers, join us for Shrove Tuesday festivities! Sign up here to prepare or serve food or to help with set up or games on February 13. Sign up
here
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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 June 2018. If you’re interested, please email
timothy@csmsg.org
for more information.
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WOMEN'S RETREAT IN FEBRUARY
2018 Weekend Women's Retreat at Mercy Center
Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24, 2018
The Mercy Center
begins Friday at 5 PM, and ends Saturday at 5 PM.
"Reading
Risky Faith
by Susan Alexander Yates, was like drinking a cup of tea with a wise friend - a sage - and from which I walked away changed by the picture she offered me of God." Sara Hagerty, Author,
Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet
.
We are thrilled to have author Susan Alexander Yates leading this year's Lenten retreat at Mercy Center. Based on Susan's book,
Risky Faith
, she will take us on a journey of renewed understanding and vision to walk in the confidence of a God so much bigger than the challenges we often face. "With
Risky Faith
, you can move from defeat to victory."
Please join the Women of CSMSG for this our 25th Annual Women's Retreat!
The Retreat begins at 5 PM on Friday until 9 PM. Saturday 8:30 AM-5 PM. Registration is online at
www.csmsg.org
.
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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!
Please review The Church of St. Michael & St. George's weekly
e-newsletter to keep abreast of our events. Visit our
online calendar
for event informatio
n.
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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
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