Bishop-elect Deon Johnson will be the preacher for this morning's service at 10:00 AM. Following the service at 11:00 AM, Bishop-elect Johnson will hold a Zoom “coffee hour”, all parishioners are invited!
Many of you have received the Zoom "coffee hour" information by a card in the mail. To join the “coffee hour” open your Zoom app, enter the meeting number and passcode on the card.
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REOPENING GUIDELINES FOR THE CHURCH
All services at The Church of St. Michael & St. George will be online at
www.csmsg.org
throughout May.
The Diocese of Missouri has just released guidance for the resumption of in-person worship in the Church on June 1, 2020.
For this to occur, three criteria must be met:
1. COVID-19 cases are on the decline for 14 days in St Louis
2. Testing is available for those showing symptoms
3. A plan to safely resume worship has been submitted to the Bishop’s Office
Our gathering together will be different, with new practices in place including physical distancing and other infection control measures, but our trust in God is still the same.
The Rector, Vestry and Staff are now working on the plan to worship in person again at St. Michael & St. George. We will update you as we have information to share.
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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY May 10
10:00 AM: Online service
11:00 AM: Online coffee hour with Bishop-elect Deon Johnson
MONDAY, May 11
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
9:00-9:45 AM: Women's Bible Study Live. Father Peter is leading a discussion of Proverbs. Download the computer program Zoom onto your computer or phone and e-mail
marty@csmsg.org
to register so she will know to send you a Zoom invitation Monday morning.
TUESDAY, May 12
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
10:30: AM:
CSL Bible Study (via Zoom) contact Fr. Tom for log in details at
talbinson@csmsg.org
12 Noon-12:30 PM: HS Girls Bible Study Live.
Genesis
All HS Girls are invited to participate via Zoom
WEDNESDAY May 13
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
7:00 PM: Youth -
on ZOOM.
Youth/families please email Kyle for the ZOOM link
THURSDAY, May 14
8:00 AM: Mornin
g Pr
ayer
FRID
AY, May
15
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
SATURDAY, May 16
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
12:00 PM: Yoga Class via Zoom
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THE CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE THANKS
those both in and out of CSMSG for their support of our Christmas Bazaar last December. This week the profits were dispersed to the following: Youth Ministry, Hunger Ministry, Children’s Choir, our church kitchen, the new TV monitor, Meals on Wheels, the Episcopal City Mission and the Nicaragua Student Scholarship. Thank you for your support and thanks to those who worked so diligently to make it all happen including James Leaks, Theresa Griffin, and Charles Davis. Thanks, too, to the continuing support of Fr. Archie, Eileen Klamer, and Debbie Fenner.
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SATURDAY YOGA CLASS
Parishioner Michelle Gurrola Burks will be teaching a 55-minute class to be held online at noon on Saturdays at 12:00 PM.
Michelle has attended the 8 AM service at CSMSG for 18 years. She and her husband Jack were married at the church 3 1/2 years ago. She has taught yoga for 20 years and can be found at IMAYOGAGIRL on Instagram where she leads yoga challenges. Michelle is a LuLulemon ambassador.
A yoga mat is helpful, but not necessary, a non slippery spot with no socks will work fine too. We look forward to seeing you all this Saturday!
Benefits of Yoga, Supported by Science:
Can Decrease Stress.
Relieves Anxiety.
May Reduce Inflammation.
Could Improve Heart Health.
Improves Quality of Life.
May Fight Depression.
Could Reduce Chronic Pain.
Could Promote Sleep Quality.
Will provide fun with fellow parishioners!
For those of you who joined us last Saturday, the Zoom information remains the same.
The classes are free!
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Isolation Memory Box
The pandemic has turned out to be a defining moment for CSMSG, and once the dust begins to settle the church will have a key role to play as the shock of the disease and isolation wears off and parishioners begin to process their experiences. Bringing those two pieces together, we would like to start collecting "journal moments" (for lack of a better term) from the congregation to compile as a time capsule of sorts for future generations. Perhaps a photo and/or 200(?) words from each family to capture a specific memory/experience -- loneliness, homeschooling, empty shelves, exercise routines, etc.
The idea behind soliciting moments from parishioners is to reflect the day to day realities of individuals and families in isolation, and to provide another way to bring the congregation together by using these challenging times to inform future generations.
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STEWARDSHIP
Thanks to everyone who continues to contribute to CSMSG. We are grateful that you have accepted the invitation to participate in serving and caring for our Church through your time, generosity and talent!
Would you like an easy, secure and quick way to support CSMSG? Introducing text to give on your mobile device! If you know how to send a text message, you can make a gift. Click
here
for a few quick steps. Thanks for your generosity as we continue to serve and care for each other.
It is clear that many parishioners may be facing financial challenges. Please be aware of the availability of the Pat Johnson Assistance Fund. (Some of you may have known her as Patricia Mary). This emergency fund was set up to assist parishioners who need financial support in times of need. So, if you are facing financial hardships and would benefit from monetary support, please reach out to a priest with your request and rest assured your request will remain confidential. CSMSG is here for you. Do not hesitate to seek the help you need. We are blessed to have this opportunity due to the generosity of Pat Johnson.
For those members who would like to provide financial assistance to those in need, please know you are welcome to make a contribution to the Pat Johnson Assistance Fund. Please click on the
“Give Now”
button below and follow the prompts to make a donation. The Pat Johnson Assistance is the second fund listed in the drop-down box. Or if you choose to mail in a check to the Church, please write “Pat Johnson Assistance Fund” in the memo line. We are also happy to facilitate any contributions to your pledge or any other purpose to which you want to contribute. Please do not hesitate to reach out Alexis Posnansky at
aposnanski@csmsg.org
if you have any questions.
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FAITH IN ACTION
HUNGER MINISTRY
Food Collection for The Last Days Apostolic Church
- Peanut butter, Jelly, Canned stews, Canned meats/fish, Soup
- Kid friendly snacks, Cereal, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Ketchup
- Ramen noodles, Rice (White/Brown/Mixes), Pasta & Pasta Sauce,
- Canned Vegetables (Peas, Corn, Green Beans, Mixed Vegetables), Tomato Products
- Toilet paper, Paper towels, Sanitizing items, Plastic wrap, Soap, Dish & laundry soap
Please separate food items from nonfood items.
Drop off donations at The Church of St. Michael & St. George on the Ellenwood side on Sundays from 4:00-4:30 PM. Place in vehicles with open trunks.
Please wear masks and observe social distancing.
If you plan to bring donations, please call or text Becky Zaccarello (314.494.0788) so enough transport vehicles can be available.
VEHICLES & DRIVERS NEEDED
- Drivers must be over 21 and must not have a compromised immune system
- Wearing of mask and six-foot distancing is expected.
- Vehicles and drivers must be at Church on Sunday from 4:00-4:30 PM (Ellenwood side) with trunk open to accept donations.
- Donors will place items in your vehicle.
- Since it is unknown how many donations will be dropped off, your vehicle may not be needed. You may be asked to be a standby driver.
- You will deliver donations to Melvin Theater (2912 Chippewa, St. Louis MO 63118) on Sunday after collecting donations. This location has the space for the church to organize the food for pickup by the recipients.
- Stay in your vehicle when you get to Melvin Theater. Someone will unload the items when you get there.
HUNGER MINISTRY
- Take food to Trinity Episcopal Church. Please only bring the following items: Canned chicken, Canned fruit in 100% juice, Chili with beans, Vienna sausages, Tuna in vacuum packs, Creamy Peanut butter in regular size jars and in individual packs, Saltine crackers, Powdered milk and Boxed cereal, regular or individual size on Tuesdays from 10 AM-1 PM or Thursdays 2-3:30 PM at 600 N. Euclid, St. Louis MO 63108. Contact: Rev. Barbi Click at barbi@trinitycwe.org or 817.312.4430.
- Send a monetary contribution to Trinity Food Ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church (600 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis MO 63108), Operation Food Search (Online or send a check to Operation Food Search 1644 Lotsie Blvd., St. Louis MO 63132) or to Gateway 180 (1000 19th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104)
- Questions: Contact Becky Zaccarello (b.zaccarello@gmail.com) or Alison Wiedle (arwiedle@sbcglobal.net)
HUNGER MINISTRY
thanks the Church Service League for the $500 donation.
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CAN YOU HELP MAKE MASKS?
The women of St. Francis in Eureka, MO have received a request to sew COVID-19 masks for St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO and are asking for help in meeting this request. The need is great and we know we can count on the good people of the Episcopal Diocese to help. The volunteer coordinator at St. Luke’s stated they will need 5,000 masks per day within the next couple of weeks.
More info
Mary Beth Tipton is working with the Transition Center of St. Louis also in need of masks. To help, email her at
mtipton@csmsg.org
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From the Choir Room
My mom had a beaming smile and a contagious laugh. Nothing could light up her face like seeing her grandchildren play, hearing music she loved, or watching University of Tennessee football (when they were winning, anyway). Her unflappable optimism and unrelenting compassion for others defined her character and left a lasting mark on everyone she encountered. Through her battle with throat cancer and the complications that followed years after, even after being declared cancer-free, all the way up to her sudden and unexpected passing in 2017, she was a beacon of optimism. She never lost sight of what kept her going, kept her smiling and laughing – her faith.
I always looked up to my mom and tried to emulate her positivity. It wasn’t until our recent situation, however, that I realized how much my positivity and optimism relied on my music. My life revolves around music, and the abrupt removal has taken its toll emotionally. I miss singing with my friends. I miss the sensation of that communal breath across the sanctuary as we as one body prepare to sing the opening stanza of the first hymn. I miss experiencing a connection with a text through singing that cannot be replicated simply by reading the words on the page. I miss it all. But through all of this, I have tried to focus on the positive. WWMD? (What would mom do?) I find joy in the increased time I get to spend with my wife and our two young sons – time that would have otherwise been packed with a busy schedule of rehearsals and performances. I find joy in staying in touch with my friends and family via virtual platforms and out-of-the-blue calls. I find joy in taking time to pause and reflect on what I have and being grateful for what the Lord has provided. Because, as my mom would say, “You just have to keep going.”
I leave you with these words from Psalm 31, verses 15-16:
My times are in your hand;
Deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
Let your face shine upon your servant;
Save me in your steadfast love.
Stay safe, stay positive, and Happy Mother’s Day.
John McDonald
Assistant Professor of Music Education, McKendree University
Tenor in the CSMSG Choir
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Help Bring More SMILEs to The Church of St. Michael & St. George
You can support CSMSG every time you shop at
Amazon.com
by using AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know and use…low prices, vast selection, and convenience, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to CSMSG!
Here’s the scoop: To shop at AmazonSmile, simply go to
smile.amazon.com
. On your first visit to AmazonSmile select Church of St. Michael & St. George as your charitable organization to support. Do this before you begin shopping, and then every eligible purchase you make at
smile.amazon.com
will result in a donation to CSMSG.
Thanks for getting your Smile on with CSMSG!
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
This week Church School students learned about the Good Shepherd and his sheep. Children’s Chapel leader Brett Rutledge provided talking points about the 23
rd
Psalm and Children’s Education Director Mary Beth Tipton shared how to make a sheep fold. View the videos and more in the
Church School Email
.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Looking for ways to connect while we’re apart? Join us for a
Youth Group
as we live stream every Wednesday night at 7 PM on ZOOM.
Email Kyle:
ktallman@csmsg.org
for the zoom link.
Sunday School
at 11:15 AM Sunday mornings on Instagram Live!
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FIND US ON INSTAGRAM
Sunday School - Sunday mornings @ 11:15 am
HS Girls Bible Study Tuesdays NOON
Youth Group - Wednesday nights @ 7:00 pm
Find us on Instagram:
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PARENT LINK
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms today!
COVID PARENT RESOURCE
webpage -
Check out this
webpage
for current information for parents and families under Parent Link on CSMSG website.
THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP:
Zoom to the rescue! Parents of newborns to preschoolers met on May 7! The next “gathering” via Zoom will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 21. Please email
marty@csmsg.org
to receive a ZOOM invitation for this gathering.
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS:
Join this class TODAY at 2 PM via Zoom for a discussion of
Barking to the Choir
by Gregory Boyle. We will discuss Chapter 7 and 5. Please email
marty@csmsg.org
if you would like a Zoom invitation!
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Be on the lookout for a phone call from Church Receptionist Becky Arthur and other staff members as we update our Realm directory. Now, more than ever we need up-to-date email addresses and phone numbers. Thank you in advance for your help!
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