January 9-16, 2020
Living Christ in This World
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THIS WEEK'S BANNER
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NICARAGUA MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT
: Come to the Great Hall after the service today to learn more about our ministry to Nicaragua, which has supported a school and health clinic near Managua for 20 years. Get information on our next mission trip, hear about what we are doing, and how you can support this wonderful ministry. For more info, contact Jennifer McGrath at 412-334-6398 or
jenmcgrath123@gmail.com.
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UPCOMING PREACHERS
January 12
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The Rev. Peter J. Speropulos
January 19 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
January 26
The Rev. Thomas R. Albinson
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2020 ANNUAL MEETING
Next Sunday, our Annual Meeting will be held in church immediately after the 9:15 AM Service. Vestry Members will be chosen at the meeting, in addition to informative presentations by various speakers and a skit by the Church School!
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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
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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
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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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NICARAGUA MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT
: Come to the Great Hall after the service today to learn more about our ministry to Nicaragua, which has supported a school and health clinic near Managua for 20 years. Get information on our next mission trip, hear about what we are doing, and how you can support this wonderful ministry. For more info, contact Jennifer McGrath at 412-334-6398 or
jenmcgrath123@gmail.com.
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 are not able to 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.
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THIS WEEK
Monday, January 13
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. Please join us on Mondays from 9-9:45 AM in the Sverdrup Room!
Tuesday, January 14
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: Tour of Carolyn Miles’ Dorchester Atrium Art Gallery showing works by artist, Lesley Dill, known for he
r two- and three-dimensional
pieces designed to give voice to a subject.
Everyone, make your reservations with Sandra Vuitel @ 314.300.8858 or
sandravuitel@gmail.com
no later than 3 PM Sunday.
STEAK AND STORIES
6-8 PM in the Great Hall.
Topic:
The Knights of Malta—1000 Years of History
with Tom Hyers. The Knights of Malta left Sorrento for Jerusalem in 1080 as Benedictine monks and lay brothers to build a hospital. They became soldiers during the Crusades and were gradually pushed west—to Acre, Cyprus, Rhodes
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and finally to Malta. In the process they became sailors, but they never forgot their original purpose as Hospitallers. Today these men and women and their Reformed offspring are major forces for chivalry and charity around the world. And they have a distinct link to our parish. See and hear the Knights of Malta travelogue in words, photographs, and art.
Women are invited to this Steak and Stories.
Cost/$20. RSVP by Noon on Monday, January 13 to
reception@csmsg.org
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Wednesday, January 15
TALKING TO ADOLESCENTS ABOUT SUICIDE
Brian and Dale Kuhn will discuss talking with our teens about suicide
on Wednesday, January 15 from 6:30-8 PM in the Taylor Room. $10/person. Register for course and childcare online by Monday,
January 13. Childcare provided with reservations received by noon on Monda
y, January 13.
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.
Thursday, January 16
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.
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
The group will meet in the Sverdrup Room at 7:00 PM for its monthly meetin
g and
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 to May 2020, we will continue t
o 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.
Friday, January 17
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
will meet at 8:00 AM in the Library.
Saturday, January 18
SANDWICH MAKING
10-11 AM in the Taylor Room.
Sunday, January 19
ANNUAL MEETING and Chili Cook Off
Chili and pies
are
needed for the Annual Meeting lunch. Plan now to attend the entertaining and informative Annual Meeting. No need to leave your pew, the meeting is held in the Churc
h and begins immediately after the 9:15 AM liturgy. Afterward, stay for chili, soup, and pie in the Great Hall. Corn dogs will be provided for the kids. Please contact Laurie if you are able to provide a pot of chili, soup, or a pie at
Laurie@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502.
Sunday, January 26
SYRIAN DINNER
The Second Annual Syrian Dinner will be held in the Great Hall from 6 PM-8 PM. You are invited to a Welcome Neighbor STL Supper Club to support refugee familie
s who have
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
or 314.721.1502.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CSMSG BOOK CLUB
For our spring b
ook, 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 Ste
inbeck 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, February 14
A MUSICAL FOR YOUR VALENTINE
will be held on Friday, February 14 at 6:00 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!
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.
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 are in the mail . Contact Laurie for more information at 314.721.1502 or
Laurie@csmsg.org
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Sunday School 6/7th graders will meet in the Gym. The Confirmation group will meet upstairs in Canterbury Hall. High Schoolers will meet in the Armstrong Room.
YOUTH GROUP:
Every Sunday night. Dinner, games, Bible Study. 6:30-8 PM in the Gym.
MARTIN LUTHER KING SERVICE DAY
will be
Monday, January 20 from 9AM-1PM at LifeWise STL (formerly Kingdom House). Want to be the hands and feet of Jesus? Come join us as we serve local St. Louis families. Spots are limited. Sign up through Realm or email Kyle Tallman
(
ktallman@csmsg.org
).
TROUT LODGE
All students in
the 6-12th grades are i
nvited to the annual Winter Retreat at Trout Lodge in Potosi, MO
, from
Saturday, January 25 - Sunday, January 26, 2020. This year’s theme is “Discovering Scripture: A Weekend of Fun, Adventure, and Exploring Our Faith." Cost is $150. Scholarships available. Contact Jess for more information:
jess@csmsg.org
CHURCH SCHOOL
First through Fifth grades
begin in Children’s chapel at 9:15 AM, then
go
to their classes.
Pre-school through Kindergarten
begin in their classes at 9:15 AM and move on for their Children’s Chapel at 10:20 AM.
Next Sunday, January 19, plan to stay and enjoy the First through Fifth graders performance at the Annual Meeting.
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PARENT LINK
TALKING TO ADOLESCENTS ABOUT SUICIDE
Brian and Dale Kuhn will discuss talking with our teens about suicide on Wednesday, January 15 from 6:30-8 PM in the Taylor Room. Make plans now to be a part of this important conversation. Cost is $10/person. Childcare will be provided for reservations received by noon on Monday, January 13. Register for course and childcare
online here
by Monday, January 13.
MS/HS STUDENTS
:
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
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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TRANSITIONS/
MEMORIALS
Rest In Peace
Robert Kraeger
Steven McKee Lewis
Jane Doohan Bundschuh
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