Living Christ in this World
January 8-15, 2021
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THE BANNER Lace up your skates and hit the ice for the Youth Ministry 2021 Winter Kickoff at Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park on Thursday, January 14 at 6:30 PM. Meet at the rink and CSMSG will cover the cost of admission. Bring your own skates or $8 for skate rental. Food will not be provided but the Snowflake Cafe is open. Please note that Steinberg is a cash-only venue. Parents are welcome to join in the fun. Registration and masks are required.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8 AM, 9 AM and 10 AM this Sunday, January 10, will be held outdoors on the Wydown Playground. In response to the Bishop's request, indoor services are suspended. Those attending should park along Wydown Boulevard.
Registration is required for all services online using the links below, at www.csmsg.org, or by calling 314.721.1502. Registration online closes at 11 PM Saturday and registration by phone closes at 5 PM Friday. All attendees are required to wear masks.
For those unable to join us in person, online worship is available on Sunday at 10 AM at www.csmsg.org.
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COMMUNION PICKUP
Parishioners unable to attend in-person Sunday worship may pick up a Home Communion packet for at-home distribution. The wafers will be consecrated at the 10 AM Sunday service and processed out by the priest who will be distributing the packets. The Holy Communion pickup will be from 11 - 11:15 AM on Sundays at the sidewalk near the Ellenwood entrance. Registration is required by the Thursday night prior at midnight.
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COFFEE HOUR continues via Zoom on Sundays at 11 AM. Please join us from home after enjoying outdoor or online worship. Check your inbox for the invitation with the Zoom link emailed to the parish each Sunday morning.
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Visit our website for this week's schedule of services and events.
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STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
We all have something to offer to God - our joy and sadness, our voice and quiet, our talents, our gifts. Love is our offering. The Church of St. Michael & St. George exists because of generations of parishioners that have loved, offered, and given to the Church.
Your support is your love in action. Thank you for your investment in CSMSG. It is not too late to make a 2021 pledge. If you have any questions or would like to discuss financially supporting CSMSG, contact Alexis Azar Posnanski, Director of Stewardship and Giving, at aposnanski@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502, ext. 4044.
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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
Keep up with the latest news from CSMSG and see pictures from our outdoor services and events by following us on Facebook. Like and share our posts.
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WINTER WOMEN'S RETREAT SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
Join us for Awakening: Changing Seasons of Prayer, an online retreat for women, on Saturday, January 30 from 9:15 AM to 12:45 PM. We have come through a dark place and are awakening to a new year. What is our next step? Centering prayer can help us remember the time which drew us to Christ and help us find God. The retreat, led by Susan Komis, former Director of Chapter Programs & Services for the Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. organization, includes opening prayer, presentation, group discussion and a brief period of centering prayer.
Registration is free thanks to the Jan Torrisi Mokwa Fund and the generosity of Joan and John Tyler. Please register online using the link below to receive the Zoom link or email Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org.
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ANNUAL MEETING The Church of St. Michael & St. George 92nd Annual Meeting will be held online on Sunday, January 24 at 11 AM. The theme of this year's meeting is God is with Us from Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17. The Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed parish-wide on the morning of January 24. More details about this unprecedented approach to the Annual Meeting will be provided in the upcoming weeks.
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Children's Ministry is introducing a new, six-week curriculum from Illustrated Ministry that is a verse-by-verse study of the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9b-13. Each component is an invitation to experience this popular prayer through art, reflection, and discussion.
The Lord's Prayer Curriculum packets are available for pickup at any Sunday outdoor worship service at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. You also may request delivery of a packet or arrange for pickup other than Sundays by contacting Mary Beth Tipton at mtipton@csmsg.org or 314- 721-1502 ext. 4033.
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Youth Ministry 2021 Winter Kickoff
Join us Thursday, January 14, as we venture over to Forest Park for ice skating at Steinberg Skating Rink. Meet at Steinberg at 6:30 PM. We will cover the cost of admission. Bring $8 (cash only) for skate rental or bring your own skates if you have them. Food will not be provided but the Snowflake Cafe is open (cash only) and offers hot dogs, burgers, snacks, hot chocolate, soda, and more. Parents are welcome to join in the fun. Registration and masks are required. Register for Winter Kickoff
Sunday School on Instagram Live – Back this week! Join Kyle and Jess on Sundays at 11:15 AM as we walk through our Advent study. You can find us @csmsgyouthministry on Instagram.
Youth Group Under the Lights Youth Group returns Sunday, January 17.
High School Small Groups – High school small groups resume the week of January 17.
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FAITHFUL GENERATIONS - Christ and Culture Register now for this seven-week course taught by The Rev. Peter Speropulos beginning Wednesday, January 13. The class meets via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Please read Holy, the Firm by Annie Dillard in preparation. Register for Christ and Culture
Looking Back to Finish Well As we welcome 2021, how can we benefit from the lessons learned in 2020? Listen to episode 64 of the Parent Network Podcast to learn about personal retreats and how you may lead one with your family.
THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP Parents of newborns to preschoolers are invited to meet online over a cup of coffee. The next gathering will be Thursday, January 21 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org to receive a Zoom invitation.
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CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE All ladies of the church are invited to Bible study via Zoom on Tuesday, January 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Meetings resume Tuesday, January 19, with a discussion of the book A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towels followed by a board meeting. Zoom ID and password provided Sunday prior to the meeting by email. To be added to the CSL email list, contact Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com or 314.300.8858.
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FAITH IN ACTION
CSMSG offers a variety of ways to help those in need in our community, especially during this crisis. Various organizations are in need of donations of food, masks, and other items. Visit our website to learn how you can help: Help Hunger Ministry
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COVID PROTOCOLS
If after attending a service at The Church of St. Michael & St. George or entering the premises you start to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, we request that you inform us, get tested as soon as possible, and notify us of the result so that we may take the necessary action. When you are waiting for your test results, we ask that you worship with us online. If you unfortunately test positive we ask that you worship with us online until you are cleared by a physician. For more details visit our website: Covid Protocols
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SATURDAY YOGA CLASS
Parishioner Michelle Gurrola Burks teaches a free, 55-minute yoga class on Saturdays at 12:00 PM. If you are a new participant, email Laurie at laurie@csmsg.org for the Zoom invitation.
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ISOLATION MEMORY BOX
Please consider providing a COVID-19 memory to the CSMSG pandemic isolation memory box. Families are encouraged to contribute a photo and short message to capture an experience from this unusual time. Isolation Memory Box Details
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FORWARD DAY BY DAY
The Forward Day by Day daily devotion for disciples booklets are now available. Please email your mailing address to Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org if you would like a booklet sent to you. The Forward Day by Day daily devotions also are available online.
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