Living Christ in this World
November 15-21, 2020
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POINSETTIA SALE The Nicaragua Mission Ministry is selling poinsettias for the next two weeks to benefit the Caroline de Sirker Christian School in Nejapa, Nicaragua. Orders will be available for curbside pick-up at church on Sunday, December 6 and December 13. Prices and items are the same as last year. To order, download the Poinsettia Order Form, complete, and return with payment by Monday, November 23. For more info, contact Jennifer McGrath at jenmcgrath123@gmail.com or 636.778.1256.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8 AM, 9 AM and 10 AM today, November 15, will be held outdoors on the Wydown Playground. In response to the Bishop's request, indoor services are suspended. Those attending should park along Wydown Boulevard.
All attendees are required to register in advance and wear masks. For those attending in-person worship today, we look forward to welcoming you.
Registration is required for all services online at 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.
For those unable to join us in person, online worship is available today at 10 AM at www.csmsg.org.
COFFEE HOUR continues via Zoom on Sundays at 11 AM. Please join us from home after enjoying outdoor or online worship. Today, CSMSG Choirmaster and Organist, Dr. Rob Lehman, joins us to answer questions about the choir. Check your inbox for the invitation with the Zoom link emailed to the parish each Sunday morning.
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STEWARDSHIP
Thank you to everyone who has made a pledge for 2021! As of November 11th, we have received 182 pledges for a total of $1,206,385. Ten pledges were new and out of the 182 pledges, 102 pledges increased from last year. Each and every pledge, no matter the size, makes a difference. Not only do pledges allow us to budget accordingly for 2021, but also continue to further our mission of “live Christ’s life into the world.” While there was not a chance to drop off pledges at the altar this year, it is not too late to pledge. Please consider pledging by either sending in the pledge form you received in the mail or pledging online at www.csmsg.org. If you have any questions, contact Alexis Azar Posnanski at aposnanski@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 ext. 4044.
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Your Church Giving and
the Coronavirus Aid,
Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The CARES Act includes up to a $300 charitable donation deduction per taxpayer. Taxpayers who don’t itemize may use this charitable deduction and it is not necessary to file a Schedule A to claim it. Only money given to tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations counts toward the $300 limit. Donated stock, furniture, clothes, or other goods and services are not eligible, nor are donations to donor-advised funds or foundations.
In addition, individuals may elect to deduct donations up to 100% of 2020 adjusted gross income. Corporations may deduct up to 25% of taxable income. Lastly, the Required Minimum Disbursement for those over age 70 years and six months is waived for 2020 for most donors. This change lowers the incentive to a donor, but the tax benefit of a qualified charitable contribution remains. As always, please consult your tax advisor to verify your eligibility.
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REGISTER FOR NOVEMBER 22nd SERVICES |
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TRAVELING NATIVITY Would you like to host some special travelers in your home during Advent? To aid in our preparation for the feast of Christmas, parishioners are invited to host Mary and Joseph, some shepherds, or some Magi. Members of the CSMSG Knitting Ministry lovingly created these travelers so that we may experience the traveling nativity, a modern take on the Mexican tradition of the Posada. When the travelers arrive, please unpack them from their box and create a place for them. Included in the box is a brief service to pray that we may encounter Jesus as we prepare for Christmas. Please take pictures so that we may share on social media the journey our travelers take. Use the link below to sign up to host the travelers and read more about this tradition in Fr. Tom’s Words of Encouragement.
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ADVENT QUIET MORNING Join US Coast Guard Command Chaplain the Rev. Jamal Scarlett, LT, CHC, USN, as he presents “And in the End…” for Advent Quiet Morning on Saturday, December 5, at 9 AM via Zoom. Fr. Scarlett served as military chaplain with the US Navy on the USS Gerald R Ford and currently is the Western Rivers Chaplain of Sector Upper Mississippi.
Join Advent Quiet Morning via Zoom Link or Meeting ID: 821 4681 4832, Passcode: 515844.
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COMMUNION PICKUP
Due to the pandemic some parishioners have not been able to receive the sacrament for some time. 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 service and processed out by the priest who will be distributing the packets. The Holy Communion pickup will be from 11 - 11:15 AM on Sundays at the sidewalk near the Ellenwood entrance.
Registration is required by the Thursday prior at midnight.
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Join us for the rescheduled Fall Family Festival today, Sunday, November 15, from 4 to 6 PM outdoors at CSMSG. Spots are limited and registration is required using the link below. |
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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 Confirmation by following us on Facebook. Like and share our posts.
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Join us for Children’s Eucharist on Sunday, November 22, 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, November 21, 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 Instagram Sunday School this week due to Fall Festival setup. Sunday School will return next week.
Youth Group Under the Lights There will be no youth group this week. Instead, join us from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Sunday for the Fall Festival! Registration and masks are required. Register at csmsg.org/fallfestival
High School Small Groups – HS small group Bible studies are happening weekly. 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 - Choose from our two Sunday classes:
Perils and Productive Practices of Pandemic Parenting: Join friends and parents to discuss what is SAVING your life during COVID as well as what is DRIVING you crazy! Sundays from 1 to 2 PM via Zoom Link or Meeting ID: 860 6694 2053, Passcode: 009775.
“The Bible and Theology in Color” This free, online course presented by Rev. Esau McCaulley is provided by the Nashotah House. Join the Faithful Generations class to discuss this course on Sundays from 1 to 2 PM via Zoom Link or Meeting ID: 884 7379 2689, Passcode: 836302. Today, the class will discuss Lesson 3. Please bring 3 to 5 questions, quotes, or comments for discussion.
Daniel and Sarah Smith also are hosting a discussion group for The Bible and Theology in Color on December 5 and January 2. To join this group or for more information, please email Marty at marty@csmsg.org.
THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP - Parents of newborns to preschoolers are invited to meet online over a cup of coffee on Thursday, November 19 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Please e-mail marty@csmsg.org to receive a Zoom invitation.
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CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE: All ladies of the church are invited to join us on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
Schedule:
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible study, Book of Daniel, via Zoom with Fr. Tom Albinson
11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Break
12:00-12:30 PM: Meeting begins via Zoom (lunch not provided)
12:30-1:30 PM: Book Review: Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirowsky, leader Roberta Woods
November 24: Thanksgiving, no meeting
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.
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.
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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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