October 3-10, 2019
Living Christ in This World
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SUNDAY PREACHERS
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October 6
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The Rev. Peter J. Speropulos
October 13
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The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
October 20
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The Rev. Dr. Stewart D. Clem
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FAITHFULLY FORWARD - SURVEY
We are excited to make available the "Shaping the Future" parish survey as part of the Faithfully Forward strategic planning effort commission
ed by The Reve
rend Andrew Archie. An important part of this effort is discovering the views and opinions of parishioners on a variety of topics. The Strategic Planning Committee values your opinions and hopes you can take a few minutes to complete the survey. Paper copies will be available in both Narthexes.
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Stewardship is the faithful management of all that God entrusts to us. Nothing truly belongs to us; everything actually belongs to God. King David acknowledged this when he stated, “Everything in heaven and earth is yours, O Lord. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things.” (1 Chronicles 29:11) If you have any questions or would like to have a conversation about supporting CSMSG,
please do not hesitate to reach out to Alexis Azar Posnanski at
aposnanski@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502, ext. 4044.
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EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS
Episcopal Christians, our Confirmation preparation class, is offered in the Fall and Spring.
Interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and the way of life it offers? Whether you’re considering joining the Church or need a refresher course, come join us as we learn more about the faith, worship, practices, and governance of the Episcopal Church as well as the traditions, programs, and fun that The Church of St. Michael & St. George offers.
Adults seeking Confirmation (or Reception, if Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox) into the Anglican Communion will be confirmed in the Spring.
Confirmation is open for all those who are:
- Previously baptized but not confirmed in any tradition.
- If you have not been baptized, we will also baptize and confirm you.
- Previously confirmed in another tradition that is not Anglican, Roman Catholic, or Eastern Orthodox (if you have been confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church of the Eastern Orthodox Church, you only have to be Received).
Class will meet on Sundays, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2019 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM in the Sverdrup Room with the Rev. Peter Speropulous.
The topics for this four-week course are:
- Basic Christianity
- Our Anglican Heritage
- Word and Sacrament
- CSMSG What’s next? Finding Your +1
Childcare can be arranged upon request. Contact Laurie Brown at
Laurie@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502.
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ACCEPT YOUR REALM INVITATION
We want you to join Realm, our church data base! You should have an invitation in your email inbox inviting you to join Realm, our church management software. Joining takes just a few simple steps:
* Open the invitation. If you do not find the invitation in your email inbox, please check your spam folders. Click on the link to create your profile.
* Go to the Directory, find your profile, click on Manage Privacy, and opt in to share your contact information (phone, email, address) with other members.
* Download the Realm Connect app on your smart phone or tablet. The app provides easy access to your profile, church directory, upcoming events, and more.
Joining Realm will give you access to information about our Church, including upcoming events, member directory, giving information, and much more. It also allows us to communicate with parishioners more effectively. Please take a few minutes to create your profile today.
If you do not find the invitation in your email inbox or spam folders, or if you have questions about Realm, please contact
Laurie@csmsg.org.
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The commemoration of saints in the Episcopal Church stems from the tradition of the early church honoring exemplars of the Christian faith. On October 6, in the calendar of saints, those that
The
Book of Common Prayer
calls “Lights of the world in their generation,” we honor two English scholars: William Tyndale, who translated the Bible into English in 1536, and Myles Coverdale, who produced the first complete printed translation of the Bible into English in 1568. In his second letter to Timothy, St. Paul calls Scripture, “Breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” We are thankful this day for Tyndale and Coverdale who were the first to provide Holy Scripture in our language.
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CSMSG CHORISTERS
Does your child love to sing? If your child loves to sing and you would like him/her to learn more about their faith and the Church through music and being a part of the liturgy, then the Choristers of CSMSG is for you! All that is required is a love of music and commitment to the schedule. Join us at 4:30 PM in the Choir Room on Wednesdays. Contact Nick Bideler (
nick@csmsg.org
) for more information.
GREETERS
Are you passionate about welcoming newcomers to The Church of St. Michael & St. George? Whether it is greeting them at our front doors and helping them navigate the building, or introducing them to other parishioners and the fabulous ministries and groups we have available, our Greeters are personable, friendly, and sensitive to the needs of others. We are looking for additional Greeters before and after the liturgies and in the Great Hall during coffee hour. For more information, please contact Laurie Brown at
Laurie@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502.
INTERESTED IN JOINING A CASSEROLE CLUB?
Casserole Clubs provide opportunities to meet and mingle with parishioners for fellowship and fun. These potluck dinners are held in parishioner’s homes every four to six weeks from September through May. All are invited to join a club, and new groups are being formed. Contact Laurie Brown if you are interested in joining or forming a Casserole Club at
Laurie@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502.
THIS SUNDAY
GREENERY SALE:
The Youth Ministry Greenery Sale is On! Get a head start on your holiday decorating and support the Youth Ministry at the same time. Each Sunday in October, come to the Great Hall before and after the 9:15 AM service and place your order at our table. This year we have made it easier than ever...ALL orders will be directly shipped to you. Wreaths, tabletop trees, centerpieces, and more! Only 85 days until Christmas!
CHORAL EVENSONG
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The Choir of The Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing a service of Choral Evensong for Michaelmas, Sunday evening at 5 PM. The service will include the Evening Service for St. John’s College, Cambridge of Herbert Howells, and music of Bernard Barrell, Henry Gerike, Philip Stopford, and Herbert Sumsion. The Office will conclude with a
Solemn Te Deum,
in celebration of our Patronal Feast, sung to a setting composed for King’s College, Cambridge by Herbert Howells. Incense will be used at this service. Please plan to join us for the inaugural Sung Office of the season and to make Evensong a regular part of your worship life.
The Office of Evensong is sung at the close of each day in cathedrals, collegiate chapels, monastic communities, and parish churches throughout the Anglican Communion. Derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline, it is a service of rare beauty offered through the singing of psalms and canticles, the reading of scripture, and prayer. This liturgy of sung prayer has been offered daily throughout the Christian era and it enables us to join with all those who have gone before, those today who offer their evening prayers, and those who will continue their sung praise, petitions, and thanksgivings in times to come. The worshipper offers praise through association with the choir, and sits awash in sung prayer as it resonates throughout this sacred space. Natural time is suspended as word and music combine to capture the holy rhythms of the spheres and the worshipper is transported beyond chronological time to a place where creation and eternity coalesce into one.
REALM HELP DESK:
We want you to join Realm! You should have an invitation in your email inbox inviting you to join Realm, our Church management software. Joining takes just a few simple steps. Joining Realm will give you access to information about our church, including upcoming events, member directory, giving information, and much more. It also allows us to communicate with parishioners more effectively. Stop by the Realm Help Desk in the Great Hall this Sunday.
SURVEY STATION IN THE GREAT HALL:
We want to hear from you. Take the
Shaping Our Future Parish Survey
. Laptops and paper surveys will be available this Sunday in the Great Hall.
NAME TAGS:
Please wear your name tags. If you cannot find your name tag, please write your name on the clipboard in the Wydown Narthex. It will be waiting for you on the clipboard next week.
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THIS WEEK
Monday, October 7
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
We are studying the
Way of Love
series, which includes podcasts from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. The Way of Love is a way of life. More than a program, it is a return to the ancient pathways and Rules of Life that followers of Jesus have observed for centuries. Please join us for this nine-week series on Mondays from 9-9:45 AM in the Armstrong Room!
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Tuesday, October 8
11:30 AM: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel
THE CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
meets this Tuesday, October 8, and all ladies of the Church are invited.
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible Study in the Sverdrup Room with Fr. Peter Speropulos;
11:30 AM-12 PM: Eucharist in St. Mary’s Chapel;
12-12:30 PM: Lunch ($8.00 with reservations);
12:30-1:30: Program:
PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM
. Speaker: Dr. Judith Walker-Felix, with Marty Chapman.
Everyone, make your reservations with Sandra Vuitel @ 314.300.8858 or
sandravuitel@gmail.com
no later than 3 PM Sunday.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, DECEMBER 3:
Now accepting consignment-quality items, such as Christmas décor, jewelry,
re-giftables, indoor and outdoor decorations, etc. Please…no furniture, clothing, or purses. Place items in the Church Service League closet across from the drinking fountain in the hallway. Have questions: contact Alison Wiedle at
arwiedle@sbcglobal.net
or 314.307.8300.
STEAK & STORIES
in the Great Hall from 6-8 PM. Adie Dietz will speak on:
Lewis and Clark’s Journey to Find the ‘Northwest Passage’
. Author, Adie Dietz, returns to the podium to take you through the unbelievable journey of Lewis and Clark in their epic quest to find the fabled “Northwest Passage”. Cost: $20. Please RSVP by Noon on Monday, October 7 to
reception@csmsg.org
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Wednesday, October 9
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY:
5:30 PM Evening Prayer, 6 PM Dinner, 6:45 PM Class: Fr. Peter Speropulos will be teaching:
“Who do you say that I am?”
Examining the questions that Jesus asks, 7:45 PM Compline.
Thursday, October 10
THURSDAY MORNING PLAY GROUP:
All parents of babies and toddlers are welcome to join this informal gathering on Thursday mornings from 10-11 AM in the Armstrong Room at CSMSG. Parents can get out of the house, gather at Church for an hour or so, share a cup of coffee and meet some new friends in the same stage of life! E-mail
marty@csmsg.org
for more information.
12:15 PM: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW:
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will meet in the Sverdrup Room at 7 PM for its monthly meeting/discussion. This is a men’s Bible-based group dedicated to Prayer, Study and Service, with a mission of bringing men to Jesus. From September 2019 - May 2020 we will be going through the Bible in a “Story-Telling” manner. If you are interested in learning more about this group, email Mike Bickel:
BICKEL485@AOL.COM
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Friday, October 11
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
will meet at 8 AM in the Library.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, October 13
HOW MUCH MONEY IS NEEDED TO RUN CSMSG?
Please join Senior Warden Betsy Douglass, Treasurer Mike Zaccarello, and other members of the Finance Committee on October 13, following the 8 AM and 9:15 AM service, for the “Where the Money Goes” presentation. It will take the place of the Rector’s Forum in the Taylor Room. Please take the opportunity to come and listen to the presentation, as it offers a guide to understanding the finances of our Church.
Save-the-date:
COOKOUT AT SHAW PARK
- Calling all parents with children 0-5 years old and elementary age! You are invited to a cookout at the South Shelter of Shaw Park on Sunday, October 13 from 11:30 AM-1 PM. Register online by Monday, October 7.
Tuesday, October 15
HUNGER MINISTRY CASSEROLE MAKING EVENT:
October 15 from 5-7 PM in the CSMSG kitchen. All casseroles will be donated to Gateway 180. Ingredients will be provided. Attendees will be asked to take a casserole home, bake it, freeze it, and bring back to the Church. For more details, contact Alison Wiedle at 314.307.8300.
Sunday, November 3, 10, 17, and 24
ADULT CONFIRMATION:
The Rev. Peter Speropulous will teach Adult Confirmation classes on Sundays in November from 10:30 to 11:45 AM in the Sverdrup Room. Childcare can be arranged upon request. For more information, please see the e-letter, the Church’s website, or contact Laurie Brown at
Laurie@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502.
Wednesday, October 30
PARENTING TEENAGERS IN THE DIGITAL AGE:
Middle school and high school parents are invited to a roundtable discussion with two tech experts, Gabe Steinbach and Gregory Ray from MGSTL on Wednesday, October 30. Optional dinner will be at 6 PM and presentation from 6:30-7:30 PM. Register online.
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Friday, March 6 - Saturday, March 7, 2020
WOMEN'S WEEKEND RETREAT
beginning on Friday, March 6, 2020, at 5 PM, ending on Saturday, March 7, at 3 PM. Led by the Rev. Suzanne Guthrie, an Episcopal priest. More information about Suzanne can be found at
http://edgeofenclosure.org/aboutsuzanne.html
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Mark your calendars. You won’t want to miss these retreats!
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YOUTH MINISTRY
SUNDAY SCHOOL
from 10:20-11 AM; 6th and 7th grade pre-Confirmation class will meet in the Gym, 8th grade Confirmands will meet upstairs in Canterbury Hall, and high schoolers will meet weekly in the Armstrong Room.
YOUTH GROUP
from 6:30-8 PM each Sunday night. We begin our evenings with pizza in the Gym, then move to the Armstrong Room for games, Bible Study, and Compline. Please email
jess@csmsg.org
with any questions.
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SHELTER MINISTRY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
The Church of St. Michael & St. George (we welcome volunteers from all faiths!) has been providing a hot breakfast on Sunday morning to the families at the Shelter for over 25 years. Please consider devoting time to help! We welcome all volunteers - if you are willing, we can use you! Families can volunteer together, and youth - you can earn service hours.
Gateway 180 Shelter is located at: 1000 19th St, St. Louis, MO 63106.
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DONATE ONLINE WITH YOUR PHONE!
You can donate online to your
favorite
ministry by texting on your cell phone. This feature is provided by Realm, the Church's data software.
Download instructions.
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WELCOME!
Please review the CSMSG weekly
e-newsletter to keep abreast of our events. Visit our
online calendar
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.
more
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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
Rest In Peace
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ALTAR FLOWERS
Order Sunday Flowers
online
here
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