March 5 - 12, 2020
Living Christ in This World
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March 8
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The Rev. Suzanne Guthrie
March 15
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The Rev. Dr. Stewart Clem
March 22
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The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
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CAROL ROSALES RETIREMENT
In the spring of this year, Carol Rosales will retire as the business manager of The Church of St Michael & St George. Carol began working in the Production office where bulletins and newsletters were produced in February, 1983. Carol built and managed the production/communication office for 10 years.
In 1993, Carol became the business manager of the parish and has served brilliantly in that capacity for 27 years. She has given her professional life to the parish and has helped make possible the ministry, the care, and worship that is our life. Carol has seen the parish through good times and bad and always kept the ship steady. Over these 37 years she has worked with three rectors and loyally served each one.
The Church of St Michael & St. George is profoundly grateful for Carol's dedication, ingenuity and intelligence.
In the coming months there be will several opportunities to celebrate Carol and her long service.
A search is underway to find a qualified replacement.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS:
Don’t be late for church! Remember to “spring forward” or set your clock ahead one hour before you go to bed.
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RECTOR'S FORUM
The Rector's Forum will not meet Sunday, March 8. Please join Fr. Archie next week 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.
PLEASE WELCOME OUR GUEST PREACHER, SUZANNE GUTHRIE.
She
leads retreats and workshops throughout the United States and hosts Soulwork Toward Sunday, a weekly web retreat based on the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday. She has served the Episcopal church as a parish priest, children’s priest, Christian Education consultant and columnist, college and university chaplain and as a writer for Christian Century and other publications.
PARENTING IN THE AGE OF ACCELERATION:
A conversation about the Changing Practice of Pediatrics and the Effects of Technology on the Health of Families
with Dr. Nancy Beveridge, pediatrician, Sunday, March 8 from 11:30 AM-1 PM in the Great Hall. Childcare available with advance reservation by Wednesday, March 4 at Noon. Cost is $15 and includes a light lunch. Register online please.
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.
ON FACEBOOK
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THIS WEEK
Friday, March 6 - Saturday,
March
7
WOMEN'S WEEKEND RETREAT:
The Rev. Suzanne 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 this Friday at 5 PM and ends on Saturday afternoon. Contact Laurie for more information at 314.721.1502 or
Laurie@csmsg.org
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Monday, March 9
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
9-945 AM in the Armstsrong Rm.
The Rev. Peter Speropulos has resumed the study of Proverbs. This Bible Study will continue meeting in the Sverdrup Room.
Tuesday, March 10
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE (aka ECW)
All ladies of the Church are invited to any or all sections of the CSL weekly program.
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible 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
12:30-1:30 PM Program:
Henry VIII’s Quest for an Annulment: How It Really Went Down & Why
by Mr. John Tyler, second in the Lenten Series.
Please make your reservations with Sandra Vuitel at 314.300.8858 or
sandravuitel@gmail.com
no later than 3 PM on Sunday.
Reservations help us make an accurate count to prepare the food so please respond.
STEAK & STORIES:
Thomas C. Grady will speak on The Lost St. Louis Riverfront 1930-1943, in the Great Hall 6-8 PM.
Thomas Grady is a former Landmarks Commissioner for the City of St. Louis and presently a commissioner of the History Museum Sub-district in St. Louis and student of 19th and 20th Century Irish History and Old St. Louis History. The Lost St. Louis Riverfront 1930-1943 is the first study to document fully the history of the area that is now the Gateway Arch National Park on the St. Louis Riverfront through historic photographs from the Park Archives. Additional information on the businesses and individuals who occupied these buildings brings to life the momentous impact this project had on the city and its riverfront.
Wednesday, March 11
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY:
5:30 PM Evening Prayer,
Dinner will not be held
. 6:30 PM Class: Fr. Tom will lead the next series of Wonderful Wednesday, entitled Lex orandi, lex credendi. Exploring
The Book of Common Prayer
. All are welcome as we deepen our faith through our common prayer.
Thursday, March 12
CSMSG BOOK CLUB:
The CSMSG Book Club will meet on March 5 and 12, and April 2 and 16 at 7 PM in the Taylor Room. We are reading
East of Eden
and
Journal of a Novel
by John Steinbeck. For the first meeting, read part one of
East of Eden
and to page 49 in
Journal of a Novel
. New members are welcome!
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, March 13
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY:
7:30 AM in the library preceded by a Eucharist at 7 AM.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY:
7:30 AM in the Sverdrup Room preceded by a Eucharist at 7 AM.
Saturday, March 14
ADULT CONFIRMATION:
Confirmation
is the second half of baptism, a formal marker, “confirmation,” of what is already true: your membership in the mystical Body of Christ and your commission to serve Him as he calls you, encouraged and empowered by his Spirit. Whether you would like to be Confirmed or Received, the effect is the same – formal membership in the Episcopal Church and of St. Michael & St. George. Adult Confirmation class, taught by the Rev. Peter Speropulos will be offered in the Sverdrup Room on Saturday March 14 from 11 AM-3 PM. Lunch will be served. For more information or to sign up, contact Laurie Brown:
Laurie@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, March 17
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE (aka ECW)
12:30-1:30 PM Program:
The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
Thursday, March 19
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. 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! E-mail
marty@csmsg.org
for more information.
Sunday, March 22
ISRAEL INFORMATION MEETING:
Join Fr. Peter Sunday, March 22 at Noon in the Taylor Room for an informational meeting on the Journey to Holy Land from April 20 to May 1, 2021. A falafel lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Debbie at
communications@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502, ex. 4036.
Wednesday, April 1
MAKE PALM CROSSES WITH US!
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” – John 12:13
When: Wednesday, April 1 (No Fooling)
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Where: The Great Hall
Who: Parishioners and friends. All ages welcome!
No experience necessary.
Come learn how to make crosses in fellowship with others.
Sunday, April 26
NICARAGUA SAVE-THE-DATES:
The annual
Nicaragua Dinner
will be held on Sunday, April 26 in the Great Hall. The
Mission Trip to Nicaragua
will be August 2-9, 2020. Contact Jennifer McGrath at
jenmcgrath123@gmail
or 412.334.6398. More info to follow soon.
Thursday, April 30
TIMELY TOPICS SPONSORED BY THE ST. GEORGE SOCIETY:
Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 PM in the Great Hall all parishioners are invited to hear Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson, President of the Missouri Botanical Garden and George Engelmann Professor of Botany at Washington University, speak on “
A Garden for the World: Safeguarding the World’s Plants Through the Missouri Botanical Garden
” All are invited, bring a friend! For more information, contact Alexis Posnanski at
aposnanski@csmsg.org
Sunday, May 3
Plan While You Can:
The St. George Society will be hosting a “Plan While You Can” event for ALL parishioners in the Taylor Room at 10:30 AM on Sunday, May 3. A light brunch will be served while The Rev. Andrew Archie offers guidance on funeral planning and guidelines. David Breckenridge, a long time parishioner at CSMSG and Partner at Moneta Group, will speak about financial planning and investing. Parishioner Kathy Sherby, a partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, will offer guidance on estate planning and Robyn Duffey-Rogers, Director of Sales for Bethesda Health Group will offer advice on finding the best senior living community to call home. All are invited, bring a friend! Please RSVP to
reception@csmsg.org
or at 314.721.1502. For more information, contact Alexis Posnanski at
aposnanski@csmsg.org
CHURCH SCHOOL
SCHEDULE:
In Church School First through Fifth Graders begin the morning in St. George’s Chapel for Children’s Chapel at 9:15 AM. Today, during Chapel Tom Guingon, our Episcopal City Mission representative, will discuss his work with ECM and how our Church School Lenten collection can make a difference in the lives of the youth they serve. Parents are welcome to attend and learn more.
After Chapel, First through Fifth Graders will join their Church School teachers in their classrooms.
Preschool I & II, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten begin the morning in their classrooms with Church School teachers.
LENTEN GIVING PROJECT - FILL THE SHELVES:
Donate a new children’s book to the Children’s Ministry Lenten Giving Project to benefit Books for StL Kids. Visit the Great Hall to learn more and help us fill the shelves of the bookshelf decorated by fourth and fifth grade Church School students. New books, from board books to chapter books, for children up to sixth grade are needed.
YOUTH MINISTRY
SUNDAY:
6/7th grade will meet in the gym. Confirmation will meet upstairs in Canterbury Hall. High School Sunday School meets in the Armstrong room.
YOUTH MINISTRY PAINTBALL:
Middle school and high school students, come get your paintball on! Students are headed to the world renowned Gateway Paintball in Bridgeton on Saturday, March 14 from 3-6:30 PM. Be sure to invite your friends to be on your team! Parents are welcome and invited to play too! Questions? Contact Kyle:
ktallman@csmsg.org
YOUTH GROUP:
Youth Group will meet from 6:30-8 PM in the g
ym on Sunday n
ight.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION WEEK-
Registration is now open for Middle School Mission Week at The Church of St. Michael & St. George, June 1 to 5, 2020. During the week, participants visit various organizations in our community to perform service projects. Once again, the week will culminate with our missioners hosting the residents of Gateway 180 for a day at the St. Louis Zoo and a picnic in Forest Park. MSMW is open to students who currently are in fifth through eighth grades. Spaces are limited so register now to reserve your spot on the CSMSG website!
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP
– Registration is now open for the High School Mission Trip. July 19-25 we will be traveling to Mexico, MO to perform housing repairs with Group Mission Trips. This week gives students the opportunity to get away from their usual summer activities and make a tangible difference in the life of someone who really needs it by painting houses, building porches or wheelchair ramps, or performing other housing repairs. Students spend time each day with new friends from across the country and deepening relationships with students from CSMSG. Spaces are limited so register now to reserve your spot on the CSMSG website!
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PARENT LINK
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!
PARENT LINK SURVEY:
ALL parents are invited to fill out this anonymous survey to let us know what programming you would like to see Parent Link sponsor in 2020-21! You can find this online or you may complete a paper copy in the Great Hall on Sundays.
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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
,
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 MARCH MEAL-A-MONTH LIST:
Bring Beef Stew, Mixed Vegetables, Cling Peaches, White Bix Mix (needs only water). 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
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