December 19 - 26, 2019
Living Christ in This World
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UPCOMING PREACHERS
December 22
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The Rev. Dr. Stewart Clem
December 24
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The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
December 25
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The Rev. Ann H. Kelsey
December 29
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The Rev. Thomas R. Albinson
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THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED CSMSG THUS FAR.
However, If You Have Not, You Still Have Time in 2019! Are you 70 1/2 years old? Then you already know that IRA gifts are the most tax-efficient
way to give
. You must act quickly to make a 2019 Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from your IRA to pay a pledge or make your gift to the 2019 Stewardship Campaign.
Take advantage of market gains! Use the full fair market value of your appreciated stock to pay your pledge or make your gift to the 2019 Stewardship Campaign. Gifts of stock save capital gains taxes and maximize your income tax deduction. Visit our Planned Giving page for instructions on how to make a stock transfer to CSMSG.
Donor-Advised Funds
(DAF)
- we love them, too! Don’t leave money idle in your DAF; put it to good use at CSMSG in 2019 by making a gift to the 2019 Stewardship Campaign or by paying your multi-year gift.
The Church of St. Michael & St. George depends on the 2019 Stewardship Campaign to transform lives through Christ while also investing in CSMSG faithfully, gratefully
,
and generously. Your year-end gift will help maintain our momentum toward reaching our goals for the year.
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2019 CHRISTMASTIDE
Eve of the Nativity
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 PM Nativity Pageant and Holy Eucharist
6:30 PM Choral Eucharist
10:30 PM Carol Service of Preparation and Praise
11:00 PM Festal Eucharist
(Incense will be used)
Nursery provided for the 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM liturgies only
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25
10:00 AM Choral Eucharist
(Nursery provided)
The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist
(Nursery provided)
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Did you know that almost 40% of your fellow parishioners would like to be more involved at Church? We are learning a lot about our parish from the
Faithfully Forward
survey, thank you for participating. The results are posted in the main hall.
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New Youth Minister:
Kyle Tallman
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We are thrilled to announce that Kyle Tallman will be joining The Church of St. Michael & St. George to serve as Youth Minister. Kyle made his CSMSG debut at the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Kyle had previously worked with
Younglife
, a high school outreach ministry, for six years, and has most recently been employed in the business world. This past year, Kyle felt a call back into youth ministry, and he is excited to see what God has in store for his family and his ministry at CSMSG. Kyle is married to Rachel, and they have two children: Harper (5) and Wyatt (2). Kyle is also a skilled musician, with several records to prove it.
We are looking forward to all of the gifts that Kyle and his family will bring to CSMSG's Youth Ministry team. The Tallman's currently live in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and will be relocating to St. Louis in early January.
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THIS SUNDAY
RECTOR’S FORUM:
Please join Fr. Andrew Archie for Bible Study from 10:30 AM-11 AM in the Taylor Room. All are welcome!
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SS CLASS
meets weekly in the Library from 10:30-11 AM to discuss the book
The Road Back to You
by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. All interested adults are invited to attend, even if you are not able to read the book.
CHURCH SCHOOL:
There is no Church School on December 22 and 29. Church School resumes January 5.
NATIVITY PAGEANT REHEARSAL:
Tech and dress rehearsal
will take place on
Sunday, December 22, from 10:30
AM
-2 PM. Meet in the Sverdrup Room after the 9:15 AM service.
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, December 23
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes.
As someone who loves the Old Testament, Fr. Peter Speropulos is excited to explore its
Wisdom Writings
with the Women’s Bible Study. His hope is that studying these books will whet the appetite for scripture itself and will provide for a thoughtful godliness that has the steadiness of Proverbs, the resilience of Job, and the sharp realism of Ecclesiastes. In short, for a wisdom, to not only study, but to live by. Please join us on Mondays from 9-9:45 AM in the Armstrong Room!
Tuesday, December 24
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE (aka ECW)
will be on hiatus until January 7, 2020. In the meantime, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
Many thanks to all those, both in and out of our
C
hurch, who gave generously of their time and talent to help make our Christmas Bazaar a wonderful event!! We are truly blessed by your support.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
4:00 PM Nativity Pageant and Holy Eucharist
6:30 PM Choral Eucharist
10:30 PM Carol Service of Preparation and Praise
11:00 PM Festal Eucharist (Incense will be used)
Nursery provided for the 4 PM and 6:30 PM liturgies only.
Wednesday, December 25
10:00 AM CHORAL EUCHARIST
Nursery provided
Building and Offices will be closed after service.
Thursday, December 26
The Building and Offices will be closed.
Friday, December 27
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
will meet at 7:30 AM in the Library.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, December 29
DECEMBER COLLEGE & ALUM LUNCH REUNION:
All CSMSG college students and YM alums are invited to Three King’s on Delmar on Sunday, December 29 at Noon for lunch hosted by the YM Staff. RSVP to
marty@csmsg.org
by December 23.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2020
10:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST
(Nursery provided)
Sunday, January 26
SYRIAN DINNER:
Save the date for the second annual Syrian Dinner
, which will take place
on Sunday, January 26. More information to follow. Contact Laurie Brown with questions at
Laurie@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502.
Friday, March 6 - Saturday, March 7, 2020
WOMEN'S WEEKEND RETREAT:
The Rev. Susan Guthrie will lead us in retreat entitled;
Dark Love: Meeting the Beloved at the Empty Tomb
. Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb not expecting anything, but she leaves with everything. So it is with our own prayer - we come in darkness, but leave as apostles. With John 20:1-18, we look at Mary’s transformation as we contemplate our own encounter with the Beloved in the “dark love” deepening from contemplation to mystical union.
The retreat begins at the Mercy Center on Friday at 5 PM and ends on Saturday afternoon. Brochures will be in the mail soon. Contact Laurie for more information at 314.721.1502 or
Laurie@csmsg.org
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CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
EPIPHANY FAMILY NIGHT:
Join us on Sunday, January 5 from 5 to 7 PM for a Mexican dinner, crafts, and the crowning of the Three Kings, followed by a special family
-
friendly church service to celebrate the end of the Christmas season. Cost is $20 per family. RSVP at
www.csmsg.org
or via Realm.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
GOSPEL PAGEANT:
Tech and dress rehearsal will be he
ld on Sund
ay, December 22 from 10:30 AM-2 PM. Meet in the Sverdrup Room after the 9:15 AM service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
will resume January 5.
YOUTH GROUP
will resume January 5.
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PARENT LINK
PARENT LINK RESOURCES:
Parenting in the Digital Age
audio is available online under
"
Parent Link Speakers
"
on the Parent Link website. This is the October 30 presentation by Gabe Steinbach and Gregory Ray of
T
he Mac Guys of STL.
Understanding Yourself as a Parent
video is available under "
S
peakers" on the Parent Link website.
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SS
CLASS:
Meets weekly in the Library from 10:30-11 AM to discuss the book
The Road Back to You
by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. All interested adults are invited to attend, even if you are not able to read the book.
HOW DO I KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST EVENTS IN CSMSG PARENT LINK?
The Parent Link invites all parents, grandparents, godparents, and other adults who love and nurture children to follow us on CSMSG Parent Link’s Facebook and Instagram pages. The CSMSG Parent Link e-letter is generally published weekly
,
while th
e Parent Link webpage is updated frequently with service opportunities and new resources. Subscribers to
the Parent Link e-newsletter will
receive the latest information via e-mail whenever the Parent Link adds new information or resources, so please SIGN UP for the Parent Link e-newsletter today!
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CAN YOU HELP?
THE ALTAR GUILD IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING
new members! If you have ever been intrigued about what goes on “behind the scenes” of CSMSG liturgies, joining the Altar Guild is a perfect way to learn more! Volunteer responsibilities include serving Saturday and Sunday shifts once a month. Email Abby Castle at
abbylocke@yahoo.com
.
SELECT CSMSG TO BE YOUR CHARITABLE DONATION ON AMAZONSMILE.
On your first visit to AmazonSmile at
smile.amazon.com
,
select CSMSG as your charitable organization before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation.
HUNGER MINISTRY DECEMBER MEAL-A-MONTH LIST:
Bring Corned Beef Hash, Spinach, Pineapple Chunks, Martha White Bix Mix (needs only water)
, and
Dry Milk
(
optional
)
. Place in closets located to left of the Taylor Room.
HUNGER MINISTRY CALENDAR SALE:
Support the mission of the CSMSG Hunger Ministry and celebrate the St. Louis Cardinals all year long with the purchase of a St. Louis Cardinals 2020 calendar! This wall calendar features photographs, the 2020 schedule, and four pages of coupons from area retailers. Available just in time for Christmas giving! $15/each. Reserve your calendar(s) now by contacting Alison Wiedle at
arwiedle@sbcglobal.net
or 314.307.8300.
CSMSG MOTHER'S HELPERS/BABYSITTERS:
Middle and High Schoolers, volunteer for two events with the Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, or Parent Link, and your name will be added to the list given to CSMSG parents with young children. Contact either Mary Beth Tipton
(
mtipton@csmsg.org
)
or Jess Speropulos
(
jess@csmsg.org
)
to volunteer. Please e-mail Marty Chapman at
marty@csmsg.org
to let her know you have volunteered, or for more information. Thank you!
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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.
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DONATE ON YOUR CELL 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
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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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
Mary Renshaw
Charles Allen
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