October 10-17, 2019
Living Christ in This World
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SUNDAY PREACHERS
October 13
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The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
October 20
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The Rev. Dr. Stewart D. Clem
October 27
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The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
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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 learning about 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. Laptops to fill out the surveys, and paper surveys will be available this Sunday in the Great Hall. Paper copies will also be available in both Narthexes.
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“Have you ever attended Church on Maundy Thursday? After the washing of the feet, the altar is stripped and the furnishings are carried out by the priests in silence. As the lights are turned down, we are confronted with the image of a worship community laid bare in abandon, despair, and solitude…On Maundy Thursday we’re faced with the real image of an empty Church, where the living flame of Jesus has been extinguished…I bring this up because it means that every year on Good Friday, we come to an empty and barren Church. Without the gifts and support of the congregation, The Church of St. Michael & St. George would look like this every day.”
-Ian Hagemann
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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A
NNOUNCING CANDIDATES FOR THE 11TH BISHOP
OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF MISSOURI
The Standing Committee has unanimously approved a slate of nominees for the election of the Eleventh bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.
The slate was presented on September 26 by the Search and Nominations Committee, whose members spent nearly a year discerning, searching, discussing, interviewing, and praying with the goal of presenting a slate that serves the needs of our diocese. Mary Ann Cook and Ian Hagemann are our CSMSG Diocesan representatives should you wish to discuss.
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ADULT CONFIRMATION
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 database! 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 parishioners.
* Download the Realm Connect app on your smartphone 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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Did you know…There are six liturgical seasons in the Christian calendar: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time. If the rest of the Church year is celebrating Christ’s life and ministry, Ordinary Time is when we celebrate the people and mission of Christ. It is not meant to be “ordinary” or “nothing special”; Ordinary Time is simply the “time through the year between the high holy observances” and celebrates the “mystery of Christ in all its aspects”.
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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.
HUNGER MINISTRY OCTOBER MEAL-A-MONTH LIST
Bring beef stew, peas, peaches, Martha White Bix Mix (needs only water). Place in closets to left of Taylor Room.
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!
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.
HOW MUCH MONEY IS NEEDED TO RUN CSMSG?
Please join Senior Warden Betsy Douglass, Treasurer Mike Zaccarello, and other members of the Finance Committee today following the 8 AM and 9:15 AM services, 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.
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.
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 14
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 15
11:30 AM: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel
THE CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
meets this Tuesday, October 15, 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:
COMFORT DOGS
with Susie Blatt
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.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR VENDOR APPLICATIONS
are available! Please contact Alison at
arwiedle@sbcglobal.net
or
314.307.8300 for info and a contract.
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 it back to the Church. For more details, contact Alison Wiedle at 314.307.8300.
Wednesday, October 16
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 17
THURSDAY MORNING PLAY GROUP:
All parents of babies and toddlers are welcome to join this informal gathering on the first and third Thursday mornings monthly from 10:30-11:30 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! The next gathering will be THIS Thursday, October 17. E-mail
marty@csmsg.org
for more information.
12:15 PM: Holy Eucharist, St. Mary’s Chapel
Friday, October 18
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
will meet at 8 AM in the Library.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, October 20
GRANDPARENTS OF PARENT LINK:
Will meet in the Wydown Meeting Room, 11-11:45 AM. We will say our prayers and share our stories of how our lives have been touched by our grandchildren, our children, or by God. All are welcome, including non-grandparents who serve like grandparents in nurturing the spiritual lives of children. For more information about this group, please contact Bruce Springer, Barb Smith, Tim Smith, or Pam Koprowski.
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Sunday, October 27
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
:
All you can eat sausages, fruit, and pancakes flipped right onto your plate! Come hungry; pancakes will be served from 8:30-11:30 AM in the Great Hall. Watch here to see what catching pancakes is all about:
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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.
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.
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
.
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
Thomas Townsend
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ALTAR FLOWERS
Order Sunday Flowers
online
here
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