Living Christ in this World
October 4-10, 2020
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SUNDAY WORSHIP continues outside on the Wydown Playground at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM today, October 4. For those unable to join us in person, online worship is available today at 10:00 AM at www.csmsg.org.
Beginning Sunday, October 11, The Church of St. Michael & St. George, will resume indoor services at 8 AM and 10 AM. The 9 AM service will remain outdoors on the Wydown Playground. Registration is required for all services, either online at www.csmsg.org or by calling 314.721.1502. The maximum capacity for indoor services is 100 attendees and for outdoor services is 50 attendees. Registration online closes at 11:00 PM Saturday and registration by phone closes at 5:00 PM Friday. Attendees of all services, both indoors and outdoors, are required to wear masks.
CSMSG will continue to offer online worship at 10:00 AM for those unable to join us in person.
Please remember that all attendees, both indoors and outdoors, are required to register in advance and wear masks. For those attending
in-person worship today, we look forward to welcoming you
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REGISTER FOR OCTOBER 11 SERVICES |
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FROM THE CHOIR ROOM
From the Choir Room is now featured as a Words of Encouragement email on Sundays. Please check your inbox this afternoon for today's message.
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COMMUNION PICKUP
Due to the pandemic some parishioners have not been able to receive the sacrament for some time. Beginning October 11, those unable to attend in-person Sunday worship may pick up a Home Communion packet for at-home distribution. Taking Holy Communion to those unable to attend worship is a time-honored tradition of the Church. This Holy Communion Pickup is a physically distanced adaptation of this practice.
The wafers will be consecrated at the 10 AM Sunday morning service and processed out by the Priest who will be distributing the packets. The Holy Communion pickup will be from 11 AM to 12 PM on Sundays at the sidewalk near the Ellenwood entrance.
Registration is required and will close on Thursday at midnight.
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LECTIO BEFORE LUNCHTIME
Join Fr. Tom on Thursdays at 11:30 AM to prayerfully read the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel passage. Contact Fr. Tom at talbinson@csmsg.org for the Zoom link.
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In case you missed it, the following is a link to Andrew’s Words of Encouragement from October 1 kicking off the 2021 Stewardship Campaign. |
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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 like the St. Michael's Sunday Drive-Thru Celebration by following us on Facebook. Like and share our posts.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
On September 10, the CSMSG members of the Brotherhood of St Andrew met for the first of a new series of studies. We are looking at the disciplines of Prayer, Study, and Work through the lives of selected saints, starting with St. Michael. Members will meet again via Zoom on Thursday, October 8. Contact Mike Bickel at bickel485@aol.com to request a Zoom invitation. Click here for more information.
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Join us for Children’s Eucharist on Sunday, October 11, at 10 AM in the Page Garden. This service is for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Children younger than 5 may attend with an adult. All attendees must register online by Saturday, October 10, at 6 PM. Space is limited.
If you are unable to register or have questions about the service, please contact Mary Beth Tipton at mtipton@csmsg.org.
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Sunday School on Instagram Live – No Sunday School this week.
Youth Group Under the Lights Sunday night youth group is back! All 6-12th graders are invited to join us for youth group under the lights on Sundays from 6:45 to 8 PM on the playground. There will be no food provided at this time, but we will still be offering games, mixers, and an opportunity to grow in your relationship with Jesus. Masks and registration required. Register here.
High School Small Groups High school small group Bible studies begin this week. This fall we will study the book of Philippians and discuss how our faith can give us hope in tough times. There are three opportunities for small groups this year:
- Guys Small Group – Wednesdays at 7:30 PM (in-person)
- Girls Small Group – Tuesdays at 7:15 AM (virtual)
- Girls Small Group – Wednesdays at 4:00 PM (in-person)
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FAITHFUL GENERATIONS This class will NOT be held on October 4, but will resume on October 11 when we will conclude this series by discussing episodes 5 and 6 of This Far by Faith, a 6-part PBS documentary. View Episode 5 HERE and Episode 6 HERE. Please e-mail marty@csmsg.org if you would like a Zoom invitation!
Family Picnic at Shaw Park Parent Ministry invites all families to join us at the South Shelter of Shaw Park on Sunday, October 4, from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM for a socially distanced picnic! Bring a picnic and blanket for your family and enjoy an afternoon in the park with friends from CSMSG. Register here.
THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP Parents of newborns to preschoolers will meet next on on Thursday, October 15, via Zoom. Please e-mail marty@csmsg.org to receive a Zoom invitation.
The Social Dilemma Documentary All adults are invited to watch the new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, and join others to discuss this concerning look at social media, the driving forces behind it, and the effects on our children and teenagers. Discussion will take place Tuesday, October 13, from 7 to 8 PM. Register on Realm for a Zoom invitation or contact marty@csmsg.org.
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ECW Retreat & Annual Meeting
Saturday, October 17, 2020, 9 AM to 3 PM
Guest speaker, The Rev. Beth Scriven
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CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
Ladies of the parish, please join us online via Zoom on Tuesday, October 6.
Schedule:
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible study, Book of Daniel, via Zoom with Fr. Peter Speropulos
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Break
12:00-12:30 PM: Meeting begins via Zoom (lunch not provided)
12:30-1:30 PM: Andy Martin unravels the mystery of floral arrangement
October 13: Book Review - The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon
October 20: Carol Moppins - Teaching Piano Virtually
October 27: Secrets from Our Closets: Everyone (yes, you)
Zoom ID and passwords provided the Sunday prior to meeting by email. If you are not receiving CSL emails, contact Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com.
CSL Bazaar 2020 Cancelled
Sadly, the Bazaar 2020 has been lost to COVID-19, but the ladies of the Church Service League are looking forward to Bazaar 2021. Donations for the Silent Auction will be accepted after January 2021. Silent Auction donations must have a minimum value of $50. Please direct questions to Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com. Thank you for your support in the past and, hopefully, in the future.
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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EPISCOPAL CITY MISSION
MOMENT IN TIME 2020 VIRTUAL GALA
Mark your calendar for Episcopal City Mission's Moment in Time Virtual Gala fundraiser on October 8 at 6:00 PM. All proceeds benefit ECM's mission to provide hope and healing for youth in the St. Louis's juvenile justice system. Read more
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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 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.
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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. For more details and to learn how to submit to this project, please click here.
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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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