Living Christ in this World
May 14-21, 2021
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There’s something about Fr. Tom…
Is it his accent? His sweet dog, Steve?
Or perhaps his long, luxurious locks?
Watch the video above to find out.
ALLELUIA FUND CHALLENGE Father Tom had better not get too attached to his long hair. In only one week, the total amount raised for the Alleluia Fund is more than $50,000. An anonymous donor gave $45,000 to the Alleluia Fund as part of Father Tom’s Fund Razor and we are challenging parishioners to match this generous gift for the opportunity to commandeer the shears. Team up with friends or family members to match this donation. The individual or group with the largest gift will get a turn with the razor when Fr. Tom gets his hair cut at the Parish Picnic on Sunday, May 23.
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Along with our gratitude to our anonymous donor, a special thank you goes to parishioner Nancy Ferriss who was the first person to donate to the Alleluia Fund. Please help us fill the chalice with donations to fund items on our wish list:
$1,000 – Live Streaming Enhancements
$5,000 – Information Technology (hardware and software)
$5,000 – Contracted Services/Software (business software)
$7,500 – Grounds Improvements
$10,000 – Preventative Maintenance (safety and continued maintenance of building)
$15,000 – Security (hardware and electronic security system)
$15,000 – Mechanical/Electrical (HVAC and lighting improvements)
$30,000 – Roof (additional roofing needs)
$210,000 – Structural Frame and Building (Church flooring, tuckpointing, plumbing, windows, historical refinishing)
Watch the e-news and CSMSG Facebook for updates on our fundraising efforts and more details about Fr. Tom’s FundRazor. If you have questions about The Alleluia Fund or other stewardship efforts at CSMSG, contact Alexis Posnanski, Director of Stewardship & Giving, at 314-721-1502, ext. 4044 or aposnanski@csmsg.org.
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SUNDAY, MAY 16 Holy Eucharist services will be held indoors at 8 AM, 9 AM, and 10 AM. Those attending should use the Ellenwood doors to enter and exit the church. In addition, Children's Eucharist will be held at 9 AM in St. George's Chapel.
Registration is required for all services using the links below, via www.csmsg.org, or by calling 314.721.1502. Registration online closes at 11 PM Saturday and registration by phone closes at 5 PM Friday. All attendees are required to wear masks.
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LIVE STREAMING 10 AM SERVICE For those unable to join us in person, Sunday's 10 AM service in the church is live streamed online at www.csmsg.org. This live broadcast of the service is posted on the home page and under Online Services. A recording of the service is available online at the conclusion of the live stream.
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MORNING PRAYER Friday, May 28, will be the final Morning Prayer on Facebook Live.
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FINAL ZOOM COFFEE HOUR The final Coffee Hour via Zoom will be Sunday, May 16, at 11 AM. Please join us from home after enjoying in-person or online worship. Check your inbox for the invitation with the Zoom link emailed to the parish Sunday morning.
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Visit our website for this week's schedule of services and events.
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PARISH PICNIC RETURNS The CSMSG Parish Picnic returns Sunday, May 23, following the 10 AM service. Join us for hot dogs and bratwurst provided by vendor Steve from Classic Red Hots, petting zoo from Zoo 4U, games and more. Don't miss Father Tom's haircut as part of the Fund Razor event. How short will he go? Your donations decide!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS Thank you to all who joined Children's and Parent Ministries for Sip & Paint with a Purpose with Visual Art for Well Being instructor Maria Ojascastros. Your generous donations of art supplies will be used as part of the program or given to residents when they are discharged from the center so they can continue to practice the arts.
Maria uses her art skills to spread awareness of her ongoing collaboration with the Prison Performing Arts program that brings writing, visual arts, and acting to residents at the Transition Center of St. Louis. This program helps boost the confidence of residents at the center as they gain life skills including employment readiness, family reunification, parenting, and money management.
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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK Keep up with the latest news from CSMSG and see pictures from our events including Palm Sunday and the Easter Vigil by following us on Facebook. Like and share our posts.
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Children's Eucharist Sunday, May 16 is the final 9 AM Children's Eucharist of the school year. Fr. Peter Speropulos and Brett Rutledge will celebrate and Beth Wagner will provide music. The service will be held in St. George's Chapel and registration is required. Register for Children's Eucharist
Beginning Sunday, May 23 and continuing through the summer, children will meet in St. George's Chapel for Liturgy of the Word at 10 AM and will join their parents in the big church at the time of the Peace. This service is for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Children younger than five may attend with an adult. Registration details will be available in next week's e-newsletter.
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Middle School Mission Week Join Youth Ministry June 7-11, 2021 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM daily to perform service projects at various organizations in our community. MSMW is open to all current 5th-8th grade students. Only a few spots remain so register today! Register for MSMW
Sunday School on Instagram Live Join Kyle and Jess on Sundays at 11:15 AM on Instagram @csmsgyouthministry.
High School Small Groups – High school small group Bible studies are happening weekly. There are three opportunities for small groups this year:
- Guys Small Group - Wednesdays at 7:30 PM (in person)
- Girls Small Group - Tuesdays at 4:15 PM (Zoom)
- Girls Small Group - Wednesdays at 4:00 PM (in person)
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Thursday Morning Playgroup Parents of newborns to preschoolers are invited to meet online over a cup of coffee. The next gathering will be on Thursday, May 20, at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org to receive a Zoom invitation.
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CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE CSL meetings are on hold until September 7. Bible Study continues on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM using the same Zoom login. For more information contact Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com or 314.300.8858.
FAITH IN ACTION CSMSG offers a variety of ways to help those in need in our community, especially during this crisis. Various organizations are in need of donations of food, masks, and other items. Visit our website to learn how you can help: Help Hunger Ministry
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CHOIR RECORDING ARCHIVE For the past year, the CSMSG Choir has been recording hymns and anthems for our online services of Morning Prayer. Now we are live streaming our 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist each Sunday and, though the choir is not present, they continue to record a hymn and anthem for the day which can easily be accessed by going to the CSMSG homepage at www.csmsg.org.
This is a great spiritual resource and a wonderful way to stay in touch with the work the choir is doing. Please take some time to check out the sizeable archive of recordings now available.
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EDUCATION EQUITY MINISTRY COLLECTION CSMSG’s Education Equity Ministry is collecting monetary donations to provide toiletries to families of students at Sumner High School in St. Louis City. Over the summer months, many families have less access to services. By sending students home with a box full of toiletries for the summer, we are helping fill that gap. Donations for purchasing supplies may be made online via Realm or by check to the Church of St. Michael & St. George. Please note For Education Equity Ministry on the check.
Since its inception in March 2021, the CSMSG Education Equity Ministry has partnered with Sumner High School to identify barriers to online and in-person instruction. We help administrators at Sumner connect with agencies in our community to provide services needed by students and families. The school has praised the ministry for its recognition that education equity extends outside of the classroom. For more information about this ministry, contact Mary Ann Cook at microann@outlook.com.
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COVID PROTOCOLS If after attending a service at The Church of St. Michael & St. George or entering the premises you start to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, we request that you inform us, get tested as soon as possible, and notify us of the result so that we may take the necessary action. When you are waiting for your test results, we ask that you worship with us online. If you unfortunately test positive we ask that you worship with us online until you are cleared by a physician. For more details visit our website: Covid Protocols
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SATURDAY YOGA CLASS Parishioner Michelle Gurrola Burks teaches a free, 55-minute yoga class on Saturdays at 12:00 PM. If you are a new participant, email Laurie at laurie@csmsg.org for the Zoom invitation.
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ISOLATION MEMORY BOX Please consider providing a COVID-19 memory to the CSMSG pandemic isolation memory box. Families are encouraged to contribute a photo and short message to capture an experience from this unusual time. Isolation Memory Box Details
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FORWARD DAY BY DAY The Forward Day by Day daily devotion for disciples booklets are now available. Please email your mailing address to Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org if you would like a booklet sent to you. The Forward Day by Day daily devotions also are available online.
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