Living Christ in this World
October 11-17, 2020
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SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8 AM and 10 AM today, October 11, will be held indoors. Those attending an indoor service will enter and exit through the Ellenwood doors and should park along Ellenwood Avenue.
The 9 AM service continues outside on the Wydown Playground. Those attending should park along Wydown Boulevard.
For those unable to join us in person, online worship is available today at 10:00 AM at www.csmsg.org.
Registration is required for all services 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. 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.
VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR continues via Zoom on Sundays at 11 AM. Please join us from home after enjoying indoor, outdoor, or online worship. While Fr. Tom Albinson is on vacation, the group will meet to discuss the sermon. Check your inbox for the invitation with the Zoom link emailed to the parish this morning.
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Thoughts on Stewardship
and Words of Encouragement
from Judith Walker-Felix
O Lord, Giver of Life and Source of Freedom. We know that all we have is received from your hand. Gracious and loving God, you call us to be stewards of your Abundance, the caretakers of all you have entrusted to us. Help us always to use your gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously. Send the Holy Spirit to work through us, bringing your message to those we serve. May our faithful stewardship be a witness to the love of Jesus Christ in our lives. We pray with grateful hearts in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
–Amen.
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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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REGISTER FOR OCTOBER 18 SERVICES |
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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 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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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
Keep up with the latest news from CSMSG and see pictures from our outdoor services and events like the Blessing of the Animals by following us on Facebook. Like and share our posts.
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Join us for Children’s Eucharist on Sunday, October 18, 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 – Join Kyle and Jess on Sunday mornings at 11:15 AM as we walk through the Book of Acts together. You can find us @csmsgyouthministry on Instagram.
Youth Group Under the Lights All 6-12th graders are invited to join us Sunday nights from 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM on the playground. There will be no food provided at this time, but we will still be providing games, mixers, and an opportunity to grow in your relationship with Jesus. Masks and registration required. You can register on Realm at: www.csmsg.org/youthgroup.
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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The Social Dilemma Documentary
All middle and high school students and adults are encouraged to watch the new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma. We invite you to join others to discuss this concerning look at social media, the driving forces behind it, and the effects on our children, teenagers, adults and society. Discussion will take place on Tuesday, October 13 from 7-8 PM. Register for a Zoom invitation or contact marty@csmsg.org.
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS
This class meets today, October 11, from 1-2 PM via Zoom. We conclude this series by discussing Episode 5 and Episode 6 of This Far by Faith, a 6-part PBS documentary. All are invited to participate in interesting conversations about faith and family life. Please e-mail Marty if you would like a Zoom invitation.
THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP Parents of newborns to preschoolers will meet on Thursday, October 15, via Zoom. Please e-mail marty@csmsg.org to receive a Zoom invitation.
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Episcopal Church Women 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 13.
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: 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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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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