Living Christ in this World
April 9-15, 2021
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THE BANNER: Parishioners of all ages brought their gloves, gardening tools, and plenty of elbow grease to help clean up the church grounds Saturday morning. Volunteers raked leaves, spread mulch, pulled weeds, and filled dozens of yard bags. Thank you to all who helped make the church yard beautiful in time for Easter Sunday.
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SUNDAY APRIL 11 Holy Eucharist services will be held indoors at 8 AM, 9 AM, and 10 AM. Those attending should use the Ellenwood doors to enter and exit the church. In addition, Children's Eucharist will be held on the Wydown Playground at 9 AM.
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. Holy Communion pickup is from 11 to 11:15 AM on Sundays at the sidewalk near the Ellenwood entrance. Registration is required.
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COFFEE HOUR MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT Coffee Hour resumes via Zoom on Sundays at 11 AM. This week parishioners Tom and Emily Guignon join Coffee Hour to present an update and answer questions about the Episcopal City Mission/Kids in Detention outreach ministry. Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19, volunteers with this ministry continued to sponsor monthly birthday parties at the Juvenile Detention Center. Please join us from home after enjoying in-person or online worship. Check your inbox for the invitation with the Zoom link emailed to the parish each Sunday morning.
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Visit our website for this week's schedule of services and events.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Church of St. Michael & St. George welcomed two new members this Holy Week. On Holy Saturday, the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, baptized Kaiti Burger. On Easter Sunday, the Rev. Peter Speropulos baptized Adam Morton, son of Billy and Anna Morton and little brother to Austin, Liam, Grant, Julianne, and Caleb. Welcome to the CSMSG family!
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STEWARDSHIP UPDATE As you arrive for services, look up and admire our new roofs. As the before and after photos above show, this was a much-needed improvement. A major gift from an anonymous, non-member donor allowed us to replace the aging roofs on both the east and west towers. This project involved extensive interior and exterior repairs due to continuous leaking of both roofs. Funding for the project helps us continue to strengthen both our physical and spiritual Episcopal identity. We strive to preserve and improve our church building as we expand our efforts to welcome and minister to our parishioners and to our community for generations to come. These repairs were necessary and timely as they allow us to make additional improvements. Without the new roofs we would not have been able to make technological upgrades needed for online streaming of our services. Thank you to our anonymous benefactor for investing in our Church and ensuring that we are faithful to our mission to "live Christ's life into the world."
If you are interested in learning about other projects that require funding, please contact Alexis Azar Posnanski, Director of Stewardship and Giving, at aposnanski@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502, ext. 4044.
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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 and, though the choir is not present, they continue to record a hymn and anthem for the day which can easily be 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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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK Keep up with the latest news from CSMSG and see pictures from our events including Palm Sunday and the Easter Vigil by following us on Facebook. Like and share our posts.
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Children's Eucharist Join us for Outdoor Children’s Eucharist at 9 AM on Sunday, April 11 on the Wydown Playground. Fr. Peter Speropulos and Brett Rutledge will celebrate and Beth Wagner will provide music. Registration is required. Register for Children's Eucharist
Save the Date for VBS Children's Ministry will hold Vacation Bible School at CSMSG on June 7 and 8. This program for children ages 4 through 7 will be held in the morning and will focus on Godly Play. More information about VBS and how to register will be available soon. Please contact Mary Beth Tipton with questions.
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Fall 2021 Confirmation Kickoff Interested in participating in confirmation in the fall of 2021? Youth Ministry is holding a spring cookout on Friday, April 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the home of Todd and Kate Glass for all students interested in going through confirmation this fall and their families. This will be a great opportunity to hang out, meet other students and parents, as well as hear about plans for this year's program. This event is for all students entering 8th or 9th grade for the 2021-22 school year. Spots are limited to allow for physical distancing. Registration via Realm and masks are required. Register for Confirmation Kickoff
Save the Date for Middle School Mission Week Middle School Mission Week returns June 7-11, 2021 and will be held from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM each day. During the week, participants visit various organizations in our community to perform service projects. MSMW is open to all current 5th through 8th grade students. Watch for details and registration coming soon - spots will be limited.
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.
High School Small Groups – High school small group Bible studies are happening 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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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 15 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
Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight Award-winning naturalist Mark Glenshaw has been observing and documenting the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park since 2005. On Monday, April 26, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Mark will discuss his experience discovering these birds, basic facts about this species, and the different behaviors he observes. Friends and family are welcome but all should register by Sunday, April 25, to receive the Zoom invitation. Register for Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight
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CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE Bible Study and CSL programs resume on Tuesday, April 13, with Bible Study at 10:30 AM and Linda Flaherty speaking on Aging vs Dementia at 12:30 PM. All ladies of the church are invited to join Church Service League programs. 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.
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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