Living Christ in this World
July 5 -12, 2020
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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, July 5
8:00 AM: Holy Eucharist I (In-Person Worship)
10:00 AM: Holy Eucharist I (In-Person Worship)
10:00 AM: Online Service
11:15 AM: Youth
Sunday School via Instagram
5:00 PM: Holy Eucharist II
(In-Person Worship)
8:00 PM: Compline:
Fr. Peter and his family have been saying Compline over Zoom at 8 PM. Compline is the last of the four Daily Offices and includes prayers that are always timely, but even more so given this season of uncertainty. Compline takes about ten minutes to pray, and its focus is on resting in the peace of Christ. If you are interested in joining Fr. Peter for Compline over Zoom, please email him at
psperopulos@csmsg.org
,
or
Laurie Brown at
laurie@csmsg.org
and they will send you the link.
MONDAY, July 6
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
9:00-9:45 AM: Women's Bible Study Live. 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, July 7
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
12 Noon-12:30 PM: HS Girls Bible Study Live.
All High School Girls and CSMSG Alums are invited to join on Tuesdays from 12 noon - 12:30 pm via Zoom. Please e-mail Marty at
marty@csmsg.org
for a Zoom invitation.
WEDNESDAY, July 8
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
THURSDAY, July 9
8:00 AM: Mornin
g Pr
ayer
FRID
AY, July 10
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
SATURDAY, July 11
8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
12:00 PM:
Yoga Class via Zoom
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JUST MERCY
discussion will continue! Back by popular demand, a second Zoom gathering has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM to continue the conversation about the discussion questions for
JUST MERCY
. Register on Realm to receive a Zoom invitation on July 15 for the discussion that afternoon.
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Courtesy of Nine Network / Jason Winkeler Photography
(Top row, L-R) James Buchanan, retired Sergeant, Metropolitan Police Dept., City of St. Louis; Police Officer Shanette Hall, St. Louis County Police Dept; Sgt. Heather Taylor, Metropolitan Police Dept. of St. Louis; Lt. James Morgan, St. Louis County Police Dept; (bottom row, L-R) Amy Shaw, President and CEO of Nine PBS; Yours Truly; Lt. Ray Rice, St. Louis County Police Dept.
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Parishioner Ruth Ezell
wins top awards in Radio and TV Special Programming
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Congrats to parishioner Ruth Ezell, a Network Nine producer, who has been awarded first place in Radio and Television Special Programming-Television category, awarded by the National Federation of Press Women. She also received second place in their national competition, in the Special Programming, Television category.
Race and police-community relations are examined through the eyes of African American police officers in order to provide historical context and perspectives on how to move forward. Ruth explains “It’s my hope this project broadened the context of public discourse around relations between law enforcement and the African American community...I consider
Of Black and Blue the most significant work I’ve ever produced.”
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STEWARDSHIP
BE ON THE LOOKOUT:
Beginning this week, CSMSG will be
EMAILING
quarterly pledge statements to parishioners who have an email address listed in REALM, the Church’s database. The email will come from The Church of St. Michael & St. George, with the specific address
notifications@onrealmmail.org
. Please check your spam folder.
The subject line will read: Your pledge statement from The Church of St. Michael & St. George.
After opening the email, click on the link “View your pledge statement.” Do not be surprised if it takes a few minutes to load the statement. Once the statement appears on the screen, there will be a link on the bottom of the page to make a payment online for a quick and secure way to pay your pledge. Or mailing a check to CSMSG is always an option as well.
Emailing pledge statements will save CSMSG printing and postage costs, thus ensuring the Church is acting as responsible stewards of our resources.
If an email is not on record, a quarterly statement will be mailed to the address on file. If you have any questions or need assistance with your quarterly pledge statement, please contact Alexis Posnanski, Director of Stewardship and Giving at
aposnanski@csmsg.org
or at 314.518.1478.
THANK YOU! Thank you for honoring your 2020 pledge. Thank you for continuing to mail in checks, scheduling your pledge payments online or texting to give. Thank you for paying off your pledge early to avoid cash-flow contraction. Thank you for paying more of your pledge in the first half of the year than in years prior. Thank you for making additional contributions to CSMSG above and beyond your pledge. Thank you for generously contributing to the Pat Johnson (Patricia Mary Johnson) Assistance Fund. Thank you for EVERY SINGLE penny that has been deposited into the Church’s bank account so we can continue to care and serve each other. Thank you for your Stewardship. Our Stewardship is one part of our response to Jesus’ proclamation that God’s kingdom is near.
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FROM THE CHOIR ROOM
“The caged bird sings
With a fearful trill
Of things unknown
But longed for still
And his tune is heard
On the distant hill
For the caged bird
Sings of freedom.”
–Maya Angelou
Over the past months as we have been plagued with the corona virus, I’ve been reminded of the poetry of St Louis native, Maya Angelou. Her brilliant use of metaphor is one reason her writing is widely loved – you’d be hard pressed not to relate to her caged bird-especially in this time of social distancing and quarantine.
Despite our longing for freedom and independence, it is the lack of communal time that we find ourselves missing most. As a singer, I have missed the musical collaboration of my friends, colleagues, and family more than anything. We are social people, and we're now starting to push those social boundaries – more spaces are opening, and folks are getting more courageous in their outings. Restaurants and shops and churches are opening their doors in hopes of catering to those who are more than ready to enter public spaces, even as other people stay committed to social distancing. This is not a political statement, but rather a statement that everyone’s risk tolerance is different.
As we celebrate July 4th in different ways this year, remember that as we have all independently assessed risks and not everyone will feel the same. While we are longing for social time, we are cautiously making decisions based on what we all feel is right for our individual families. As Christians, the first step should be to treat everyone kindly and with respect. For me, I’ll also be thinking of the political and financial tyranny our founding fathers fought from which to be free. I’ll be thinking of other oppressed groups who today, are fighting for some of the same freedoms many others were granted nearly 250 years ago.
The caged bird sings with a hope for freedom–it may be a song of hope, or one of pain, but it’s an attempt to cope with an intolerable situation.
Rather than songs of independence, this weekend, I’ll be singing songs of peace.
In Peace,
Andy Martin
Tenor in the CSMSG Choir
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FAITH IN ACTION
HUNGER MINISTRY
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
1. Trinity Episcopal Church (600 N. Euclid, St. Louis MO 63108):
- Donate on Tuesdays (10 -1) or Thursdays (2-3:30). Contact: Rev. Barbi Click at barbi@trinitycwe.org or 817.312.4430.
- Donate money or 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, cereal, regular or individual size
2.
The Last Days Apostolic Church
- Food and nonfood donations accepted at CSMSG on Sunday morning. Carts will be located inside the Wydown entrance.
- and on Sunday from 4:00-4:30 PM on the Ellenwood side. Please wear masks and observe social distancing. Separate food items from nonfood items.
- If this drop off time is not good for you: Contact Becky Zaccarello to arrange a time to drop off at her house (Call or text 314 494 0788) 24 Carrswold Dr. Clayton, MO 63105
NEW items needed:
- fruit cups, cereal protein bars (no chocolate coating), beef jerky, tuna pouches, individual snacks (peanuts, trail mixes, fruit snacks, cookies, crackers, cheez-its), lotion, bottled water, individual juices, lotion, manual can openers, body wipes, deodorants, travel toothbrushes & toothpaste
- Other items: orange juice, lunch meat, cheese, cereal for adults (no peanut butter), half gallon milk, peanut butter, jelly, stews, canned meats/fish, soup , kid friendly snacks, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, ramen noodles, rice mixes, pasta, pasta sauce, vegetables (peas, corn, green beans, baked beans, mixed vegetables), tomato products, masks, toilet paper, paper towels, sanitizing items, plastic wrap, soap, dish & laundry soap, plastic bags
- 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:
Wish to be a driver? Contact Alison Wiedle (
arwiedle@sbcglobal.net
; call 314.307.8300 or text same number)
3. Gateway 180: Send a monetary donation. (1000 19th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104)
4.Make a monetary donation to CSMSG Hunger Ministry.
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CAN YOU HELP MAKE MASKS?
The Transition Center of St. Louis is in need of masks if you can help, please contact Laurie Brown at
laurie@csmsg.org
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Last Sunday’s
Children Ministry lesson
featured the Gospel of Matthew, a Love Others Shaving Cream Craft, and Story Time with Miss Kate. Lessons are emailed to registered Church School families each Sunday and are available
online.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Looking for ways to connect while we’re apart?
Tuesday Girls Bible Study: All High School Girls and CSMSG Alums are invited to join on Tuesdays from 12 Noon - 12:30 PM via Zoom. Please e-mail Marty at
marty@csmsg.org
for a Zoom invitation.
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
Find us on Instagram:
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PARENT LINK
THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP: Parents of newborns to preschoolers met will meet again at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 16
via Zoom
! Please email
marty@csmsg.org
to receive a ZOOM invitation for this gathering.
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS: Join this class SUNDAY, July 5
at 1 PM via Zoom.
There will be no formal agenda
during July, and ALL are invited to join for fellowship.
ALL are invited to join.
Please email
marty@csmsg.org
if you would like a Zoom invitation!
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SATURDAY YOGA CLASS
Saturdays at 12:00 PM
Parishioner Michelle Gurrola Burks teaches a free, 55-minute class via Zoom at noon.
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.
Yoga has many health benefits including decreasing stress, relieving anxiety, improving sleep quality and more. A yoga mat is helpful, but not necessary. A non-slippery spot and bare feet will work fine, too.
If you are a new participant, email
laurie@csmsg.org for the Zoom invitation. For those of you who joined us last Saturday, the Zoom information remains the same.
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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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HELP BRING MORE SMILEs TO CSMSG
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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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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