Advent Lessons and Carols AND Advent Family Night this Sunday!

November 30 - December 6, 2018

Living Christ in This World

A CANDLELIGHT SERVICE OF ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS: This Sunday evening at 5 PM - A wonderful and meaningful way to usher in the season of Advent is through the service of Advent Lessons and Carols. This service, originally composed by The Very Reverend Eric Milner-White for use at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, proclaims in word and song the promise of God to redeem the world through the Advent of His Son. A Holiday Reception will follow in the Great Hall. Please bring a dish to share with parishioners old and new!

SUNDAY SCHEDULE .

December 2 The Rev. Gretel Wakeham

December 9 The Rev. Peter J. Speropulos

December 16 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

As of Sunday, we have received 261 pledges for a total of $1,413,732.04. Our goal is $2,000,000!

We want to be sure our records are correct. Please see the list of those who have made a pledge. If your name is missing and you have made a pledge, please contact Laurie at Laurie@csmsg.org.

Please contact the Church at 314.721.1502 or Laurie at Laurie@csmsg.org if you need a pledge card.

Each and every pledge makes a difference.

Thank you!

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Ms. Beverly Anderson

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Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Aplington

Rev. & Mrs. Andrew Archie

Mrs. Sara Arn

Mrs. Carolyn Arneson

Mr. Nicholas Ayling

Mrs. Ann Babington

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Baker

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Baldwin

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Barnett

Mr. Robert Barrett

Ms. Gretchen Barry

Ms. Sandra Behrens

Dr. Walter Benoist

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Ms. Marianna Deal

Mr. Patrick Deaton &

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Mr. Marty Einig

Mrs. Gay Einig

Mr. Stephen Eisele &

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Mr. Edgar Ellermann

Mr. Phil Estepp &

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Ms. Ruth Ezell

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Ms. Linda Flaherty

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Mrs. Mary Forsythe

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Dr. Marjorie McFarland

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Mr. James McGregor II

Mr. Timothy McNutt

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Mr. Jack Miller

Mr. Jefferson Miller &

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Mr. Robert Phillips &

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Dr. Johanna Nicholas

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Mrs. Carolyn Rhett

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Mrs. Margaret Richardson

Rev’d John Rick III

Mr. & Mrs. Allan Roney

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Rowe

Mrs. Marjory Russell

Mrs. Louise Salmon

Ms. Janice Sample

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sanders

Mr. William (Web) Sant III &

Mrs. Angie Metcalf

Mr. Gentry Sayad

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Ms. Carol Schlueter

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Ms. Ann Scott III

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Mr Steve Shepley

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Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Sherwood

Mrs. Caryl Simon

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Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Smith

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Dr. & Mrs. Jamieson Spencer

Mrs. Eve Spencer

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Mr. & Mrs. William Springer

Mr. & Mrs. William Springer &

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Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Stonner

Dr. & Dr. Eric Strand

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Mrs. Liz Teasdale

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Mr. & Mrs. James von der Heydt

Mrs. June von Weise

Mr. & Mrs. Marc Vorih

Mrs. Sandra Vuitel

Mr. & Mrs. John Wallace

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Mrs. Joanna Werner

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Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Wiedle

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Wilhelm

Mr. Leon N. Wilson

Mr. Dennis Wilson

Ms. Rita Winters

Ms. Eleanor Withers

Mrs. Barbara Wohltmann

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Woods

Mr. William Wulfing

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zaccarello

THIS SUNDAY

Sunday, December 2

WELCOME TO OUR GUEST PREACHER, GRETEL WAKEHAM: Her ministry training took place within the Anglican Diocese of Rochester, neighboring Diocese to the historic Anglican home of Canterbury, which together form the county of Kent – colloquially known as “the Garden of England.” Recently she has taken up the position of teaching preaching within the diocese. Since 2003, Gretel has been a licensed Lay Minister, known as Lay Reader' and serves two semi-rural churches, a role that is both liturgical and pastoral. Her interests include the different strands of Christian spirituality and interfaith relations. She is married to a retired dentist and they have three children: an ordained Anglican priest, a theater director, and a charity worker.

RECTOR’S FORUM : Please join the Rector as he leads a study of “Caesar and the Christians” from 10:30-11 AM in the Taylor Room. Everyone is welcome.

FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: will meet on Sunday, from 10:30-11 AM in the Wydown Meeting Room. All interested adults are welcome to join conversation revolving around issues of family life in Christian families.

CSL SILENT AUCTION BIDDING in the Great Hall. Bidding closes at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, December 4 at the Bazaar, where you can shop from 10 AM to 2 PM in both the Library and the Taylor Room.

NICARAGUA POINSETTIA PICK-UP: Plants ordered from the Nicaragua Mission poinsettia sale are available for pick-up today and Sunday, December 9 from 9 AM until Noon in the Great Hall. Thank you to everyone who placed an order to help support next year’s mission trip to Nicaragua.

A CANDLELIGHT SERVICE OF ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS: Sunday evening at 5 PM - A wonderful and meaningful way to usher in the season of Advent is through the service of Advent Lessons and Carols. This service, originally composed by The Very Reverend Eric Milner-White for use at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, proclaims in word and song the promise of God to redeem the world through the Advent of His Son. The metaphoric procession through the liturgy – from darkness into light – is intended to prepare the worshipper for the coming of the true Light, Jesus Christ. Please plan to join us and be a part of this beautiful liturgy to mark the closing of the day as we begin the Advent season and a new liturgical year.

HOLIDAY RECEPTION FOLLOWING ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS: Plan now to attend one of the biggest parties of the year on Sunday, December 2. All are invited and encouraged to bring a friend to the Advent Lessons and Carols at 5 PM.

A Holiday Reception will follow in the Great Hall.

Please bring a dish to share with parishioners old and new!

ADVENT FAMILY NIGHT: Join us Sunday evening from 5 to 7 PM for Advent Family Night. This kickoff to the Advent season includes dinner and crafts. Make an Advent wreath to take home so you may light a candle each Sunday as we wait for the birth of Jesus. RSVP at www.csmsg.org .

NAMETAGS: Please wear your nametags. If you cannot find your nametag, please write your name on the clipboard in the Wydown Narthex. A nametag will be waiting for you on the clipboard next week.

Did you know that Advent is Latin for “a coming or arrival” and it is the season of preparation for the birth of Jesus? We display an Advent wreath, a circular garland of evergreen branches as a symbol of eternity (with no beginning and no end) and unending love. Four candles are arranged on the wreath and one is lit on each Sunday during the season. Each of the Advent candles represents a spiritual readying for the celebration of Christmas and the coming of the light of Christ into the world. The blue candles signify the color of the night sky or the waters of the new creation. The first candle to be lit is the Prophecy candle, or the Candle of Hope. The second to be lit is called the Bethlehem Candle, or the Candle of the Way, reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s long journey and their faith in God’s plan for salvation. On the third Sunday, we light a rose-colored candle for Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”) Sunday or Joy Sunday, also called the Shepherd’s Candle. The fourth candle is the Angel’s Candle or Candle of Peace; it reminds us that Jesus comes to bring peace and light to the world and to our hearts.

THIS WEEK

Monday, December 3

MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: The Earth Came to Help: Advent and the Book of Revelation - In this season of waiting, we conclude our survey of the Bible with three weeks on the Book of Revelation. As Israel waited for her Messiah, so we too, wait for his return. All ladies of the parish are welcome on Mondays from 9-9:45 AM in the Armstrong Room.

Tuesday, December 4

CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE/ECW: Don’t miss the Church Service League’s Bazaar where you can “shop until you drop” from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Taylor Room and Library! Wonderful items offered include nativities, herb cookbooks, gift baskets, original watercolor notecards, author-signed books, jewelry, crafts, angels, soup & cookie mixes, pillows, ornaments, baskets, Windows of CSMSG, pine cone wreaths, “pocket pillows”, blends & spices, purses, and Christmas decor.

Thursday, December 6

CSMSG BOOK CLUB: Before he died last spring, Skip Schumacher planned to lead the Book Club in a reading of two spy novels by John LeCarre: The Spy Who Came in From the Cold and A Legacy of Spies . In honor of Skip, we will continue with that plan. We will meet in the Sverdrup Room at 7:30 PM on December 6 and in the Library on December 13 and January 10 and 17. Please read the first half of The Spy Who Came in From the Cold for the first meeting. Contact Jan Jacobi at 324.725.0859.

Friday, December 7

FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: We will be studying the Gospel of John. We meet Friday mornings in the Library from 7:30-8:30 AM.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, December 11

Steak & Stories: In the Great Hall at 6 PM, Robert Garrick will speak about: Christmas Films: Three Stealth Favorites . Robert is a film enthusiast of long standing and will share his insights and experience, specifically about Christmas films. This will be a great chance to revisit your old favorites and learn of some that you may not think of as Christmas films. This should be a good way to get in the spirit of the season. Cost: $20. Please RSVP by Noon on Monday, December 10 to reception@csmsg.org .

Sunday, December 16

CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE ‘Tis the season! The bake sale will be in the Great Hall on Sunday, December 16. If you’d like to help out by baking, selling, or buying, we’ll put in a good word for you with Santa. Sign up on the YM webpage. Proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry scholarship fund.

WOMEN'S RETREAT: Save THIS date: Weekend Retreat - Friday, March 1 - Saturday, March 2, 2019 (held at the Mercy Center) Our Women’s Retreat leaders, Gail Watkins and Nancy Enderle, invite you to a new understanding of the term "spacious." At the Retreat, you can begin to listen for God’s voice and actions in your everyday life. Come, be still, and pause. Please contact Laurie at Laurie@csmsg.org if you have any questions.

Sunday, May 19, 2019

PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: The Church of St. Michael & St. George is offering a pilgrimage to the Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in North Norfolk, England. Led by Fr. Jeremy Davies, the former Canon of Salisbury Cathedral and a beloved friend of CSMSG. Jeremy has put together a s pecial week with acce ss to areas only Jeremy could talk his way into! Join us for this special journey of spiritual formation in community. See more information here or contact Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502.

NEW ASSISTANT RECTOR

The Rector is pleased to announce that on Sunday, January 13, 2019, the Rev. Tom Albinson will join the clergy staff of The Church of St. Michael & St. George as Assistant Rector. Tom is a priest in the Church of England currently serving the combined parishes of St. Giles’ and St. Margaret’s in Oxford, England. He has been ordained for six years. Tom is married to St. Louis native Anna, and comes with a dog named Steve. We look forward to their arrival at the start of the new year.

CSMSG HISTORY AT SOLDIERS MEMORIAL John Tyler has taken photos of the recently renovated Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, with attention to the inscribed names and pictures of parishioners there who died in the Great War and World War II. You can see the photos with captions here .

FOLLOW UP ON OUR WWI VETERAN CPL. BATDORF: John Tyler recently found additional material on Cpl. Batdorf and has written a “supplemental paper” on the corporal. This information will be included in the Church archives in honor of Cpl. Batdorf. Batdorf Supplemental Information.pdf . Thank you John for all of your time and talent !

HURRICANE EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT

RESPONSE FUND FOR HURRICANE EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT (ERD) , the Episcopal Church’s primary instrument for providing disaster relief, has people on the ground offering direct assistance to those affected by storms. We will be sending a gift from The Church of St. Michael & St. George to ERD to assist the victims of the hurricanes. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please enclose a check in the envelope found on the table in Narthex, payable to CSMSG, and indicate Episcopal Relief and Development in the memo.

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

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Nick Clifford at 314.973.6322 OR ( NICKCLIFSR@YAHOO.COM).

JTM WOMEN'S MINISTRY FUND

By now, you've heard the devastating news about Jan Torrisi-Mokwa. Jan was invaluable in enhancing the Women's Ministry at The Church of St. Michael & St. George, as well as founding the ECW Steering Council by lovingly guiding the group through a process that brought our value and mission statements to fruition. One of the ways that her memory will be honored is by establishing a fund to support the Women's Retreats that Jan so dearly loved. The money will be used to pay for retreat leaders as well as provide scholarships for attendees. If you would like to contribute, please make your check payable to CSMSG and note "JTM Women's Ministry Fund" in the memo. Please contact Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org if you have any questions.

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