Living Christ in this World
September 6 - 12, 2020
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THE BANNER Brett Rutledge handed out packets from the Children's Ministry with special treats and materials for for families to use at home while following the Beatitudes virtual curriculum.
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Sunday worship for the foreseeable future will be outside on the Wydown Playground at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. For those unable to join us in person, online worship is available at 10:00 AM at www.csmsg.org. The Sunday 5:00 PM service is discontinued.
The maximum capacity for outdoor service is 40 attendees to maintain physical distancing. Registration is required to assist with contact tracing if necessary. Register online at www.csmsg.org or by calling 314.721.1502. Registration online closes at 11:00 PM Saturday and registration by phone closes at 5:00 PM Friday.
For those attending in-person worship this morning, we look forward to welcoming you. Please remember that masks are mandatory and seating will be provided.
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REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 13 SERVICES |
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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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WOMEN'S RETREAT OCTOBER 3, 2020
Change, Transition, Transformation:
Dynamics of What God is Doing During
These Difficult Times
During this retreat our presenter, Marian Love, will invite us to consider the personal impact these times are having on us, our families and friends, our faith communities, and our faith. We will look at Ruth and Naomi, two women of the Old Testament who went through many challenging events and transitions together. Through each challenge they were transformed by God in new ways, giving them what they needed to move forward. Can they be role models for us? Marian will use the book:
The Story of Ruth: Twelve Moments in Every Woman’s Life by Joan Chittister.
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COVID PROTOCOL REVISIONS
Please note the following revisions to our worship protocol: 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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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
Keep up with the latest news from CSMSG and see pictures from our outdoor services by following us on Facebook. Like and share our posts.
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FROM THE CHOIR ROOM
Madalyn Mentor, CSMSG Choir
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Sourdough bread, growing vegetables, home improvement projects, TikTok dances, spending time with loved ones. What have you done during this pandemic?
In a society where we often are away from our homes and families for most of the day, moments of quiet and time to create are foreign concepts. The spring and summer months are usually the busiest time of my year, but this year it’s all a little different. Read more
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The Stewardship Committee has been hard at work this summer, reaching out to parishioners and planning and strategizing for this year’s annual stewardship campaign that will kick off on October 1st. This year, with the uncertainty of where we will be physically worshipping in October and the increased strain on the USPS due to an election year, we will be sending out the stewardship mailing at the beginning of October. When reflecting on your stewardship commitments, please consider pledging online and visiting www.csmsg.org/stewardship/ways-to-give to learn about the ways to make your stewardship pledge.
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THANK YOU to Ian Hagemann, who graciously agreed to be the stewardship campaign chair for a second year, allowing Ian and Alexis Posnanski, Director of Stewardship and Giving, to reflect on last year’s campaign and implement changes to ensure increased stewardship dollars and pledges for 2021. Ian’s dedication to CSMSG is invaluable and Alexis is grateful for his commitment to this year’s TOGETHER WE GIVE stewardship campaign.
If you have any questions or would like to have a conversation about investing in the future of CSMSG, please reach out to Alexis Posnanski at aposnanski@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 ext. 4044. THANK YOU to all the generous parishioners who support CSMSG!
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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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ST. MICHAEL'S DAY
You’re invited to the St. Michael’s Sunday parade from 11 AM - 12 PM on Sunday, September 27th! Join us for fun, fellowship, and bagpipes without ever having to leave your car. The first 200 guests will receive a fried chicken boxed lunch. We’ll have blessing of the backpacks, games, a prize for best decorated car, and you can collect information for fall ministry programming.
Please consider contributing to our collection of food and household items to help our neighbors at Last Days Apostolic Church. Bring a bag of groceries or other requested necessities listed on the Hunger Ministry page of our website. There will be a station to drop off your donations at the event.
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CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
We’re back! What a summer this has been! Ladies of the parish, please join us online via Zoom:
Schedule:
10:30-11:30 AM: Bible study 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: Installation of officers & bazaar discussion.
Zoom ID and passwords will be provided Sunday prior to meeting. If you are not receiving CSL emails, contact Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com.
Mark you calendar for upcoming meetings:
September 15: Book review of Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear.
September 22 & 29: Topic TBD
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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Thank you to all the families that participated in our drive-by packet pickup for the Beatitudes curriculum. Packets are available for pickup during CSMSG in-person, outdoor services on Sunday mornings. This week we begin with Beatitudes Lesson One: How Are We Blessed?
If you have not done so already, please register online for Church School:
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Sunday School - Sundays at 11:15 AM
on Instagram
High School Bible Study Kick Off - Join us for the High School Bible Study Kickoff Tuesday, September 8th from 7:00 -8:00 PM. Click here for more information.
High School Bible Study Kick Off - Join us Tuesday, September 8th from 7:00-8:00 PM. Click here for more information.
Color Jam - Help us kick off the new year in style by joining us for the first ever Color Jam on September 13th at 6:30 PM. Click here for more information.
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THURSDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP - Parents of newborns to preschoolers will meet at 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 17, via Zoom. Please e-mail marty@csmsg.org to receive a Zoom invitation for this gathering.
FAITHFUL GENERATIONS - This class will not meet today due to Labor Day, but will resume meeting next Sunday, September 13, at 1:00 PM via Zoom. We began watching This Far by Faith, a six-part PBS documentary and will be discussing Episode 2 which can be found here. Please e-mail marty@csmsg.org if you would like a Zoom invitation.
Save-the-Date: 5 Keys to Raising Kids in Uncertain Times with Dr. Tim Jordan. This parenting seminar is sponsored by the CSMSG Parent Ministry and will be held on
September 30 from 6:30-8:00 PM via Zoom. Dr. Jordan is a well-known, experienced developmental and behavioral pediatrician. Read more about Dr. Jordan on his
website. Register for this seminar here .Watch Dr. Jordan’s two-minute wisdom videos HERE.
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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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