Living Christ in this World
February 12-19, 2021
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES will be held February 17 at 7 AM, Noon, and 5:30 PM inside the church. Those attending should enter and exit through the Ellenwood doors. Registration is required for Ash Wednesday services using the links below, via www.csmsg.org, or by calling 314.721.1502.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8 AM, 9 AM and 10 AM this Sunday, February 14, will be held inside. Those attending should use the Ellenwood doors to enter and exit the church.
Registration is required for all services using the links below, via 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 to 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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Visit our website for this week's schedule of services and events.
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LENTEN QUIET MORNING Isaac Arten presents The Christian Life Through the Anchoress' Window: Lent in the Company of Julian of Norwich on Saturday, February 20. The day begins with Morning Prayer at 8:45 AM followed by the Quiet Morning from 9:00 AM until noon.
Isaac is a PhD candidate in historical theology at St. Louis University, focusing on Christian accounts of what it means to be human. Isaac holds a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School and served as Youth Minister at CSMSG from 2005 to 2012.
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EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS CONFIRMATION CLASS
Episcopal Christians, CSMSG's four-week confirmation preparation class led by Fr. Peter Speropulos, will be held on Wednesdays in March from 7 to 7:45 PM via Zoom. The class begins March 10 and concludes March 31. Email Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org by March 1 to register for the class or for more details.
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COVID WEBINAR Join parishioners and medical professionals Dr. Tom Hyers, Dr. Stephanie Nash, and Dr. David Brown for an update on the latest information about Covid-19 and the vaccine. This webinar will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, March 2 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
The State of Missouri expanded Covid vaccinations to include individuals over the age of 65. Visit the State of Missouri vaccine website at www.covidvaccine.mo.gov for more information. Check the registration links below to see if your area is scheduling vaccinations:
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JOIN BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is one of the Episcopal Church’s oldest ministries and is based on the disciplines of prayer, study, and service. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew at The Church of St. Michael & St. George was founded in 2018 and currently has about 25 members who meet monthly.
All men of the parish are invited to join us on the second Thursday of every month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM for discussion and fellowship. Due to Covid restrictions, meetings transitioned from in-person in the Sverdrup Room to online via Zoom. Whether you are looking for a way to connect with other parishioners or become more involved in the church during Lent, your participation is welcome and encouraged. For more information or to receive the Zoom link for meetings, contact Mike Bickel at bickel485@aol.com or 314.223.8999.
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE The following services are planned for Holy Week at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. Locations of the services and links for registration will be available closer to Holy Week.
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, March 28
Featuring Holy Week Preacher The Rev. Jamal Scarlett
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Online Worship
Holy Week: Monday, March 29
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist
Holy Week: Tuesday, March 30
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist
Holy Week: Wednesday, March 31
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist
Maundy Thursday, April 1
7:00 PM The Mandatum, Holy Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday, April 2
12:00 AM to 12:00 PM Vigil at the Altar of Repose
7:00 AM Stations of the Cross Online
Noon The Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday: The Eve of Easter, April 3
7:00 PM The Great Vigil of Easter
The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day, April 4
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Online Worship
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST PARISHIONER Caroline Gale Maloney was born on Friday, February 5, weighing 7 lbs., 7 oz., and measuring 19-3/4 inches. Patrick and Courtney Maloney are the proud parents and Molly is excited about her new role as big sister. Caroline's grandparents are Brian and Kris Hogan and her great grandmother is Sara Arn. Welcome to CSMSG, Caroline!
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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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Children's Chapel via Zoom Beginning February 21, join us on Sundays during Lent at
11 AM for Children's Chapel via Zoom. These brief, online services will be led by a member of the CSMSG clergy and Children's Chapel leader Brett Rutledge with music provided by Beth Wagner. An email with the Zoom link and service leaflet will be sent to Children's Ministry families each Sunday morning. If you are not receiving Children's Ministry emails and would like to join the mailing list, email Amy Zimmerman at amy@csmsg.org.
Lenten Giving Project Support the Last Days Apostolic Church by donating school supplies to the Children's Ministry Lenten Giving Project. Items requested include wide-ruled notebooks and paper, pens, pencils, crayons, erasers, markers, colored pencils and more. Visit our Amazon Lenten Giving Wish List and have items shipped directly to CSMSG or drop off donations at the Church. Monetary donations are welcome and checks should be made out to CSMSG.
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Sunday School on Instagram Live – Join Kyle and Jess on Sundays at 11:15 AM as we walk through the Book of Acts. You can find us @csmsgyouthministry on Instagram.
Youth Group In Person Join us from 6:45 to 8:00 PM in the Great Hall for Youth Group on Sunday. Register for Youth Group
Youth Group Movie Night We reserved a theater at the AMC Creve Coeur 12 on Thursday, February 25, at 6:00 PM for a private viewing of the movie School of Rock. The movie is free by you may want to bring money for refreshments. Spots are limited to 20 attendees so register ASAP. Contact Kyle at ktallman@csmsg.org or Jess at jess@csmsg.org with questions. Register for Youth Group Movie Night
High School Small Groups – High school small groups continue weekly. This semester we walk through the Book of Ruth. There are three opportunities for small groups this year:
- Guys Small Group - Wednesdays at 7:30 PM (in person)
- Girls Small Group - Tuesdays at 4:15 PM (Zoom)
- Girls Small Group - Wednesdays at 4:00 PM (in person)
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Pandemic Parenting...One Year Later Dr. Kelley Munger, PhD, LPC, NCC, leads an interactive workshop to discuss parenting during the Covid pandemic. Join us for this webinar on Monday, February 15, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM via Zoom. Register for Pandemic Parenting
Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep Join fellow CSMSG parishioners during Lent for a discussion of this new release by Tish Harrison Warren. The group will meet on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8 PM from February 18 through April 1 via Zoom to discuss this book framed around the nighttime prayer of Compline. Discussion will conclude in time for participants to join online Compline.
How to Attract Birds to Your Backyard Lifelong bird enthusiast Bryan Prather from Wild Birds Unlimited discusses ways to attract birds to your yard. Join us via Zoom on Thursday, February 25 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM to learn more about birds native to our area.
Faithful Generations - Christ and Culture Registration remains open for this seven-week course taught by The Rev. Peter Speropulos. The class meets via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM through February 24. Please read Holy, the Firm by Annie Dillard in preparation. Register for Christ and Culture
Thursday Morning Playgroup Parents of newborns to preschoolers are invited to meet online over a cup of coffee. The next gathering will be Thursday, February 18 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 join Church Service League on Tuesday, February 16 at 10:30 AM via Zoom for Bible study with Fr. Tom Albinson and a discussion of the book Mrs. Lincoln's Sisters by Jennifer Chiaverini presented by Alison Wiedle. Zoom ID and password for CSL meetings are 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.
CSL Lenten Series presented by John Tyler begins February 23 and is open to all parishioners. The series continues on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 1:00 PM via Zoom through March 30. If you are not a CSL member, register by emailing Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com by February 22. Login details will be emailed to all registered participants and CSL members prior to each of Mr. Tyler's presentations.
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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