January 23-30, 2020
Living Christ in This World
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THIS WEEK'S BANNER
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The Second Annual Syrian Dinner will be held in the Great Hall this Sunday, January 26, from 6 PM - 8 PM. You are invited to a Welcome Neighbor STL Supper Club to support refugee families recently settled in St. Louis. Enjoy food, conversation, and catching up with friends – old and new! From cultural exchange to just plain fun, look forward to a great evening. Contact Laurie Brown with questions at
Laurie@csmsg.org.
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UPCOMING PREACHERS
January 26
The Rev. Thomas R. Albinson
February 2 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
February 9 The Rev. Peter J. Speropulos
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According to James Cash Penney (Founder of JC Penney): “How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life is the art of giving rather than receiving?” Your support is your love in action
,
and what a gift to pass along to future generations of CSMSG! Thank you for your continued investment in CSMSG. If you have any questions or would like to have a conversation about financially 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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THIS SUNDAY
RECTOR'S FORUM
Please join the Rector today as he leads a Bible Study from 10:30-11 AM in the Taylor Room
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FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
: Meets weekly in the Library from 10:30-11 AM. The class is discussing a new book,
Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion
, by Gregory Boyle. All interested adults are invited to attend, even if you have not read the book.
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.
SYRIAN DINNER THIS SUNDAY!
The Second Annual Syrian Dinner will be held in the Great Hall this Sunday, January 26, from 6 PM - 8 PM. You are invited to a Welcome Neighbor STL Supper Club to support refugee families recently settled in St. Louis. Enjoy food, conversation, and catching up with friends – old and new. From cultural exchange to just plain fun, look forward to a great evening. Contact Laurie Brown with questions at
Laurie@csmsg.org.
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THANK YOU
chili/soup makers and pie bakers! The Annual Meeting lunch was a tremendous success thanks to our cooks.
The variety of chilis and pies was amazing! Caroline and Annabelle Ott won the pie contest, Dianne Duncan with her butternut squash, and Molly Clifford won the chili contest. Thank you all.
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THIS WEEK
Monday, January 27
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
Are you ready for a New Year? New Possibilities? You are invited to join Charlotte Lanham in an 8-week study and discussion on “The Power of Storytelling.” We will discuss how the Israelites were instructed to pass on the stories of their deliverance, how Jesus used the art of storytelling to teach the people, and how we, too, can pass on our stories to the next generation. The class is based on Psalm 78:2 and Matthew 13:34-35. Please join us on Mondays from 9-9:45 AM in the Sverdrup Room.
Tuesday, January 28
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE (aka ECW)
All ladies of the
C
hurch are invited to any or all sections of the CSL weekly program.
10:30-11:30 AM: B
ible Study in the Sverdrup Room with Fr. Tom Albinson
11:30-12:00 PM:
Holy
Eucharist in St. Mary’s Chapel
12:00-12:30 PM: Lunch - $8.00
12:30-1:30 PM Program: Meals on Wheels project & Book Club intro by Aleda Littlefield; General Meeting
Please make your reservations with Sandra Vuitel @ 314.300.8858 or
sandravuitel@gmail.com
no later than 3 PM Sunday.
SPIRIT AND SPIRITS:
Young Adults Fellowship will gather Tuesday, January 28 for Spirit & Spirits: A Bible Study in the 1942 Room of The Pat Connolly Tavern located at 6400 Oakland Ave. 63139. If you’re in your 20s or 30s, invite a friend, download the ESV Bible App on to your phone or tablet, grab a libation and/or dinner downstairs at the bar, and join us upstairs as we get to know each other better and discuss “Having a Gospel Witness in An Anxious Age."
Wednesday, January 29
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
5:30 PM Evening Prayer. Please note: Dinner will not be held on this date. 6:30 PM Class: Fr. Peter Speropulos will be teaching: “Who do you say that I am?...Part 2”. 7:30 PM Compline.
Friday, January 31
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
will meet at 8:00 AM in the Library.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, February 5
A GOOD ENOUGH PARENT
: Much of the parenting content today overloads parents and provokes anxiety, shame, and fear. In this seminar, we will explore together a view of ’good enough’ parenting. Parents of newborns through elementary school aged children are invited to hear Dr. Kelley Munger, a psychotherapist and researcher help us understand WHAT IS a good enough parent? Dr. Munger has more than a decade of working with families struggling with childhood development and mental health issues and is passionate about integrating science and spirituality in the areas of attachment and regulation. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 5 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Armstrong Room. Childcare will be provided with advance registration by Monday, February 3 at noon. Cost is $10.
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Thursday, February 6
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 Thursday, February 6. E-mail
marty@csmsg.org
for more information. Register online.
Sunday, February 9
ANNUAL HUNGER MINISTRY SOUP SALE
will be February 9 in the Great Hall. Interested in providing soup, rolls, or valentine cookies for the Hunger Ministry Annual Soup Sale? Please contact Alison Wiedle at
arwiedle@sbcglobal.net
or 314.307.8300.
Thursday, February 13
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 continue to go through the Bible in a “Story-Telling” manner. If you are interested in learning more about this group, email Mike Bickel at
bickel485@aol.com
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Friday, February 14
A MUSICALE FOR YOUR VALENTINE
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will be held on Friday, February 14 at 6 PM. Spend your Valentine’s Day with us as we all sing, eat, listen to this year’s special guest, Mark Throdahl, read poetry, and dance the night away with live music performed by the choir. Tickets are now on sale for $75/person. All proceeds go towards the scholarship fund for the Choristers and singers. Grab a friend, put your dancing shoes on, and join us! Child care will be provided with RSVP. Please contact Nick Bideler at
Nick@csmsg.org
or call the office to reserve your seats!
Saturday, February 15
SANDWICH MAKING:
All parishioners are invited and encouraged to join the St. Michael’s Hunger Ministry on the third Saturday of each month from 10-11 AM in the Taylor Room to make sandwiches for FOCUS St. Louis clients.
Thursday, February 20
SAVE-THE-DATE: GIRLS NIGHT OUT
to watch “
Nine to Five”
on Thursday, February 20, 6:30-9:30 PM. Gather all your adult girlfriends (college and older) to a fun evening at CSMSG where we will gather for fun, food and fellowship. to be capped off by watching the movie “
Nine to Five!
” .
Sunday, February 23
THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT: C.S. Lewis’s Journey to Faith
Sunday, February 23 at 4 PM at the Touhill
Performing Arts Center (
located on the UMSL campus). After sold-out performances in New York, Chicago, and D.C., award-winning actor Max McLean brings his acclaimed portrayal of the brilliant Oxford Don’s extraordinary journey from a hard-boiled theist to “the most reluctant convert in all England”. Tickets range from $59-$69. We hope to qualify for a group discount. Contact Laurie Brown if you are interested in attending at
Laurie@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502.
CSMSG BOOK CLUB
For our spring book, the CSMSG Book Club has chosen
East of Eden
by John Steinbeck. As we read
East of Eden
, we will also read
Journal of a Novel,
the journal Steinbeck kept as he wrote the book.
East of Eden
is a long book (although it goes quickly), so anyone who wants to join us can get the books and start reading. Meetings will be held the first two weeks of March and the first two weeks of April.
Friday, March 6 - Saturday,
March
7
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 takes place at the Mercy Center on Friday at 5 PM and ends on Saturday afternoon. Brochures have been mailed. Contact Laurie for more information at 314.721.1502 or
Laurie@csmsg.org
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YOUTH MINISTRY
6/7th grade will meet in the gym. Confirmation will meet upstairs in Canterbury Hall. There will be no High School Sunday school this week due to the Winter Retreat at Trout Lodge.
YOUTH GROUP:
There will be no Youth Group this week, due to the Winter Retreat.
CHURCH SCHOOL
First through Fifth
graders begin in Children’s Chapel at 9:15 AM. At 10:20 AM they move to their classrooms.
Pre-schoolers through Kindergartners
begin in their classrooms at 9:15 AM. At 10:20 AM, they continue on to Children’s Chapel.
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PARENT LINK
MS/HS STUDENTS
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If you are interested in being added to a list of Mother’s Helpers/Babysitters that will be available for CSMSG parents of young children, volunteer for a Church School, YM, or Parent Link event! Notify
Marty
and your name will be included!
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.
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SS
CLASS:
Meets weekly in the Library from 10:30-11 AM. The class is discussing a new book,
Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion
by Gregory Boyle. All interested adults are invited to attend, even if you are not able to read the book.
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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
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SELECT CSMSG TO BE YOUR CHARITABLE DONATION ON AMAZONSMILE.
On your first visit to AmazonSmile at
smile.amazon.com
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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 JANUARY MEAL-A-MONTH LIST:
Bring Tuna Shells ‘n Cheese Dinner (does not require milk or butter), Peas, Strawberry Jello, Dry Milk-optional. Place in closets to left of Taylor Room.
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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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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
results, tha
nk you for participating. The results are posted in the main hall.
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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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TRANSITIONS/
MEMORIALS
Rest In Peace
Robert Kraeger
Steven McKee Lewis
Jane Doohan Bundschuh
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