Living Christ in this World
March 26 - April 2, 2021
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Holy Week Preacher
The Rev. Jamal Scarlett
On The Road with Thomas Merton: Holy Week Reflections
The Rev. Jamal Scarlett is a United States Navy Chaplain and served on the USS Gerald R. Ford prior to his current role as Western Rivers Chaplain for the US Coast Guard. He received his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and is working toward his Master of Sacred Theology from Nashotah House Theological Seminary. While stationed in St. Louis, the Bishop of Missouri placed Fr. Scarlett at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. Details about registering for Palm Sunday and Holy Week services are provided below.
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PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8 AM and 10 AM on March 28 will be held inside. Those attending should use the Ellenwood doors to enter and exit the church. Outdoor Children's Eucharist at 9 AM will be held on the Wydown Playground. Those attending should meet in the Page Garden for a procession to the playground.
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.
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LIVE STREAMING 10 AM SERVICE For those unable to join us in person, Sunday's 10 AM service in the church is live streamed online at www.csmsg.org. This live broadcast of the service is posted on the home page and under Online Services. A recording of the service is available online at the conclusion of the live stream.
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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.
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COFFEE HOUR will not be held on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday but will resume via Zoom on Sunday, April 11.
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Visit our website for this week's schedule of services and events.
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ALTAR OF REPOSE All parishioners are invited to take part in the Altar of Repose as part of Holy Week. From 9 PM on Maundy Thursday, April 1, until noon on Good Friday, April 2, individuals may spend 30 minutes or more in the church praying at the altar. Please sign up for 30-minute shifts online.
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE The following services are planned for Holy Week at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. The Rev. Jamal Scarlett is this year's Holy Week preacher. Services will be held in the church unless otherwise noted. Registration is required using the links provided below or by calling 314.721.1502 during business hours. For those unable to join us in person, live-streamed services may be viewed in progress and a recording will be available at the conclusion of the broadcast. Click here for the full schedule of Lent and Holy Week programs and services.
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Holy Week: Monday, March 29
5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Holy Week: Tuesday, March 30
5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Holy Week: Wednesday, March 31
5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Maundy Thursday, April 1
7:00 PM The Mandatum, Holy Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday, April 2
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
**Incense will be used
The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day, April 4
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
9:00 AM Outdoor Children's Eucharist
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Online Worship
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WOMEN'S RETREAT The past year presented us with unprecedented challenges both individually and communally. Join us via Zoom on Saturday, March 27, from 8:45 to 11 AM for Mystical Wisdom of Our Times. Kathleen Davies will lead us as we delve into the teachings of the Mystics like John of the Cross, Julian of Norwich and others to explore how their wisdom can lead us to transformation. Contact Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org for details.
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CHOIR RECORDING ARCHIVE For the past year the CSMSG Choir has been recording hymns and anthems for our online services of Morning Prayer. Now we are live streaming our 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist each Sunday morning and, though the choir is not present, they continue to record a hymn and anthem for the day which can be easily accessed by going to the CSMSG homepage at www.csmsg.org.
This is a great spiritual resource and a wonderful way to stay in touch with the work the choir is doing. Please take some time to check out the sizeable archive of recordings now available.
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A CONVERSATION BETWEEN CLERGYMEN The Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes (CEEP) held its Annual Convention at the beginning of March. The convention was held online and videos of many of the keynote speakers and programs are available to watch on the CEEP website at www.ceepnetwork.org. In particular, this conversation with the Most Reverend and Right Honorable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Most Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate, The Episcopal Church, is entertaining and enlightening. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
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THANKS FOR THE SMILES Your participation in the AmazonSmile program is resulting in donations to CSMSG. To date, we have received $506.84 through this simple program that turns your shopping into money for our church.
You can support CSMSG every time you shop at Amazon by using the AmazonSmile program. It's the same selection, service, and prices you know but Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchases to CSMSG. Simply go to smile.amazon.com and select The Church of St. Michael & St. George as your charitable organization to support. Complete this step before you begin shopping and every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to CSMSG. Sign up today and start supporting CSMSG while you shop!
Thank you to all who selected CSMSG as your charitable organization. Please continue using this program or consider signing up. We are grateful for every penny!
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Palm Sunday Join us for Outdoor Children’s Eucharist at 9 AM on Palm Sunday on the Wydown Playground. Fr. Peter Speropulos will celebrate and Beth Wagner will provide music. Just as Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, we’ll be joined by a special guest donkey. Register for Children's Eucharist
Prayer Centers Holy Week Prayer Centers allow families to prepare for Easter together. These interactive centers include prayer and hands-on activities for children. Join us on Maundy Thursday, April 1, or Good Friday, April 2, between 4 and 6 pm. Families should enter through the Ellenwood Avenue doors. Check in with Mary Beth Tipton before entering the Great Hall to begin the centers. Registration is required as part of CSMSG's Covid guidelines. Sign Up for Prayer Centers
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Sunday school, small groups, and youth group are on Spring Break!! We hope you all have a fun and safe time whether you are on a vacation or a staycation.
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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 7:15 to 8 PM 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 with Fr. Peter Speropulos.
Thursday Morning Playgroup Parents of newborns to preschoolers are invited to meet online over a cup of coffee. The next gathering will be Thursday, April 1 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org to receive a Zoom invitation.
Wisdom of the Ages: What Grandparents Bring to Family Life Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, April 20 from 5 to 6 PM as the Rev. Dale Kuhn, LCSW, a therapist with Care & Counseling in St. Louis, discusses the unique gifts grandparents can give to their adult children and grandchildren. What can grandparents do to make their grandchildren feel safe and competent? Kuhn offers advice for engaging adult children in discussions about parenting issues. This interactive conversation will include a Q&A session. Register for Wisdom of the Ages
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CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
Lenten Series with John Tyler
Tuesdays through March 30
12:30-1:00 PM via Zoom
In the Last session of his Lenten Series, John Tyler discusses Andrew - The Man Who Introduced Others to Jesus.
If you are not a CSL member and have not already registered, you may do so by emailing Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com. "Homework" and 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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REST IN PEACE Thomas Shocklin, husband of parishioner Sally Ellston Shocklin, died March 22, 2021. Thomas and Sally were married for 13 years. Thomas was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Weeke Shocklin and his son, Steven Paul Shocklin. Along with Sally, Thomas is survived by numerous children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thomas was the founder of Continental Products, Inc. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Westminster Investment Club.
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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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