January 2-9, 2020
Living Christ in This World
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THIS WEEK'S BANNER
: The Choir will sing a service of
CHORAL EVENSONG
for Christmastid
e this Sunday
at 5 PM. Please plan to join us for this beautiful, contemplative liturgy to mark the ending of the day as the Christmas season draws to a close. Incense will be used at this service. A reception will follow.
EPIPHANY FAMILY NIGHT
:
Join us this Sunday from 5 to 7 PM for a Mexican dinner, crafts, and the crowning of the Three Kings, followed by a special family-friendly church service to celebrate the end of the Christmas season.
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UPCOMING PREACHERS
January 5
..
The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
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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THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED CSMSG THUS FAR.
We all have something to offer to God--our joy, our sadness, our voice
s
, our quiet, our talents, our gifts. Love is our offering. The Church of St. Michael & St. George exists because of generations of parishioners that have l
oved, have offered,
and have given to the Church.
Your support is your love in action. Thank you for your investment in CSMSG. If you have any questions or would like to have a conversation about financially supporting CSMSG
,
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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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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THIS SUNDAY
RECTOR'S FORUM
will not meet this Sunday.
CHURCH SCHOOL
resumes this Sunday
.
YOUTH MINISTRY
resumes this Sunday.
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
: Meets weekly in the Library from 10:30-11 AM to discuss the book
The Road Back to You
by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. All interested adults are invited to attend, even if you are not able to read the book.
EPIPHANY FAMILY NIGHT:
Join us this
Sunday
evening from 5 to 7 PM for a Mexican dinner, crafts, and the crowning of the Three Kings, followed by a special family-friendly church service to celebrate the end of the Christmas season. Cost is $20 per family. RSVP at
www.csmsg.org home page sign up button
or via Realm.
CHORAL EVENSONG:
The Choir of the Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing a service of Choral Evensong for Christmastide,
this Sunday
at 5 PM. The service will include the Evening Service in G of Herbert Sumsion, and music of Egil Hovland and Harold Darke. Please plan to join us for this beautiful, contemplative liturgy to mark the ending of the day as the Christmas season draws to a close. Incense will be used at this service. A reception will follow.
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 6
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. His hope is that studying these books will whet the appetite for scripture itself and will provide for a thoughtful godliness that has the steadiness of Proverbs, the resilience of Job, and the sharp realism of Ecclesiastes. In short, for a wisdom, to not only study, but to live by. Please join us on Mondays from 9-9:45 AM in the Sverdrup Room!
Tuesday, January 7
CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE (aka ECW)
All ladies of the
C
hurch are invited to any or all sectio
ns 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: Eucharist in St. Mary’s Chapel
12:00-12:30 PM: Lunch - $8.00
12:30-1:30 PM Program:
Baltic Cruise & Sweden
presented by Jim and Aleda Littlefield
Everyone, make your reservations with Sandra Vuitel @ 314.300.8858 or
sandravuitel@gmail.com
no later than 3 PM Sunday.
Thursday, January 9
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
The group will meet in the Sverdrup Room at 7:00 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 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:
bickel485@aol.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, January 10
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
will meet at 7:30 AM in the Library.
YOUNG ADULT (YA)
COCKTAIL PARTY
Young adults! Please join the YA fellowship for a cocktail party with the Rev. Andrew Archie and the Rev. Peter Speropulos Friday, January 10 from 6-8:00 PM at the home of Hillary and Lucas Gredell (7308 Westmoreland Drive, 63130). RVSP to
communications@csmsg.org
by Friday, January 3. (
Childcare arrangements
available if noted in the RVSP).
Tuesday, January 14
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
,
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 their 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
.
Wednesday, January 15
Talking to Adolescents about Suicide
– Brian and Dale Kuhn will discuss talking with our teens about suicide on from 6:30-8 PM in the Taylor Room. Make plans now to be a part of this important conversation. $10/person. Register for course and childcare online by Monday, January 13. Childcare will be provided with reservations received by noon on Monday, January 13.
RSVP
Wonderful Wednesday:
5:30 PM Evening Prayer, Dinner will not be held. 6:35 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 at CSMSG. Parents can get out of the house, gather at church for an hour or so, share a cup of coffee and meet new friends in the same stage of life! E-mail
marty@csmsg.org
for more info.
Register online.
Saturday, January 18
Sandwich Making
.
10-11 AM in the Taylor Room
Sunday, January 19
ANNUAL MEETING and Chili Cook Off.
Save the date.
Sunday, January 26
Syrian Dinner:
Save the date for the second annual Syrian Dinner, supporting
Welcome Neighbor St. Louis,
which focuses on refugee settlement in the area. More information to follow. Contact Laurie Brown with questions at
Laurie@csmsg.org
or 314.721.1502.
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, 2020
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 will be in the mail soon. Contact Laurie for more information at 314.721.1502 or
Laurie@csmsg.org
.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
SUNDAY SCHOOL
will resume January 5.
YOUTH GROUP
will resume January 5.
CHURCH SCHOOL
Epiphany Family Night
:
Join us Sunday from 5 to 7 PM for a Mexican dinner, crafts, and the crowning of the Three Kings, followed by a special family-friendly church service to celebrate the end of the Christmas season. $20/family. RSVP at
www.csmsg.org home page
or via Realm.
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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 to discuss the book
The Road Back to You
by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. 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
.
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 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.
HUNGER MINISTRY CALENDAR SALE:
Support the mission of the CSMSG Hunger Ministry and celebrate the St. Louis Cardinals all year long with the purchase of a St. Louis Cardinals 2020 calendar! This wall calendar features photographs, the 2020 schedule, and four pages of coupons from area retailers. $15/each. Reserve your calendar(s) now by contacting Alison Wiedle at
arwiedle@sbcglobal.net
or 314.307.8300.
CSMSG MOTHER'S HELPERS/BABYSITTERS:
Middle and High Schoolers, volunteer for two events with the Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, or Parent Link, and your name will be added to the list given to CSMSG parents with young children. Contact either Mary Beth Tipton
(
mtipton@csmsg.org
)
or Jess Speropulos
(
jess@csmsg.org
)
to volunteer. Please e-mail Marty Chapman at
marty@csmsg.org
to let her know you have volunteered, or for more information. Thank you!
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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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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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RECENT TRANSITIONS
Rest In Peace
Mary Renshaw
Charles Allen
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