Living Christ in this World
August 27, 2021
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THE BANNER The Church of St. Michael & St. George is kicking off Welcome Back Weekend with Food Truck Friday on September 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Join us for dinner on the Ellenwood lawn with pizza, hot dogs, brats, and gyros available for purchase from vendors. The church will provide wine, beer, soft drinks, and an ice cream truck. Don't miss the performance by the Red and Black Brass Band at 6 PM.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 Holy Eucharist services will be held indoors at 8 AM, 9 AM, and 10 AM. Children will meet in St. George's Chapel for Liturgy of the Word at 10 AM and join their parents in the church at the time of the Peace.
In accordance with the updated guidelines from the diocese and local government, registration is no longer required to attend church services. Those attending may enter and exit the church through the doors on Wydown Boulevard or Ellenwood Avenue. Masks are required for in-person worship in the Diocese of Missouri. We look forward to worshipping with you on Sunday.
Please note the following announcement from The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri:
"In an effort to best love our neighbors in Christ, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, masks will be required for everyone gathering for in-person worship within the Diocese of Missouri until at least August 31, 2021. All other aspects of the most recent gathering guidelines remain in effect around congregational sing, social gatherings, etc."
Click here for Bishop Johnson's full statement and other information about the Diocese of Missouri Covid guidelines.
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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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NEW LOOK LEAFLET When you attend services on Sunday, you may notice something different about the service leaflet. It lost some weight – financial weight. CSMSG’s service leaflet has a new look – same font size, smaller paper, black ink. These minor changes help the church save more than $17,000 annually ($350 weekly) on printing costs. Note: this does not include the cost of printing the leaflets for Christmas, Easter, or special liturgical events.
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Visit our website for this week's schedule of services and events.
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SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE Please note the upcoming changes to CSMSG's Sunday schedule:
Sunday, September 5 – Final Sunday of the summer schedule
Holy Eucharist at 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM
Sunday, September 12 & 19
8 AM Holy Eucharist
9 AM Open House for Youth and Children’s Ministry programs
10 AM Holy Eucharist
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WELCOME BACK WEEKEND!
Friday, September 24
5:30-7:30 PM Food Truck Friday
6:00 PM Red and Black Brass Band
Dinner on the Ellenwood lawn with pizza, hot dogs, brats, and gyros available for purchase from vendors. The church will provide wine, beer, soft drinks, and an ice cream truck! Don't miss the performance by the Red and Black Brass Band! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!
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Saturday, September 25
9:00-2:00 PM Service Day
Join us for a morning of service at CSMSG. Volunteers are needed for sandwich making, casserole assembling, knitting, altar and pew cleaning, yard work, and more. The goal is to restock the shelters and clean up the church for our grand reopening.
Sunday, September 26
8 AM- Noon St. Michael’s Day
Come for a service at 8 AM or 10 AM. Fried chicken box lunches for the picnic will be provided after the 10 AM service.
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BACKPACK COLLECTION Person-to-Person Street Ministry, co-founded by a CSMSG parishioner, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the homeless in St. Louis. Each Sunday morning, volunteers distribute water bottles and homemade lunches, along with other necessities such as clothing and hygiene items, to homeless individuals in downtown St. Louis. Often our homeless friends have no way to store and carry their few possessions. As autumn approaches and new items are purchased for the school year, Person-to-Person asks you to consider donating gently used or new adult-size backpacks for this use. A donation bin will be placed in the Wydown Narthex through the month of September. Thank you for helping us spread Christ's love with the least among us.
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9/11 SERVICE The Church of St. Michael & St. George will hold a special service on Saturday, September 11, at 8 AM in St. George's Chapel to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our nation.
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HELPING AFGHAN REFUGEES As St. Louis welcomes more than 1,000 refugees from Afghanistan into our community, CSMSG offers our prayers and support. The International Institute of St. Louis (IISL) is our area's information hub for immigrants. IISL is collecting basic items to help ease the transition for the Afghan people. Click here for a list of requested items. Donations may be left in the collection bin in the Wydown Narthex at CSMSG.
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HOME PLATE IS BACK Washington University is looking for warm-hearted families to host two to four students for casual dinner and conversation. This program helps the students feel at home in St. Louis and allows families to enjoy the company of Wash U's smart and talented students. Families are required to have two or three gatherings over the course of the academic year. The school attempts to match students with family interests. Many students continue to visit with their families throughout their time at Wash U. To sign up or for more information, email Risa Zwerling at zwerling@wustl.edu.
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PRAYERS FOR PARISHIONERS Do you know a parishioner who is in the hospital? Please share this information with CSMSG so we may visit and pray for our hospitalized parishioners. Contact Debbie Fenner at 314.721.1502 or debbie@csmsg.org. |
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SPREAD THE WORD Do you know a parishioner who is not receiving our newsletter? Want to share what is happening at CSMSG with friends or family? Invite them to subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter by submitting an online invitation. Invite others to subscribe
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Sunday Liturgy of the Word Children meet in St. George's Chapel for Liturgy of the Word at 10 AM and join their parents in the big church at the time of the Peace. This service is for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Children younger than five may attend with an adult.
Church School Returns Please plan to attend the Church School Open House on Sunday, September 12 or 19 at 9:15 AM to learn about our plans for the upcoming school year.
- Visit new classroom spaces.
- Learn about changes to curriculum.
- Use our new check-in system.
- Meet volunteers and enjoy light refreshments on the playground.
We hope you join us on the Wydown Playground before the 10 AM service on either (or both) Sundays. Church School classes begin on October 3.
Volunteers Needed As we prepare for a return to Church School in the fall, volunteers are needed to help with Children's Ministry classes on Sundays. If you are interested in volunteering, email Mary Beth Tipton at mtipton@csmsg.org.
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Youth Ministry Kickoff - 2nd Annual Color Jam
Mark your calendars! Help us kick off the school year in style by joining us for the second annual Color Jam. Wear some grubby clothes and a white tee and join us on September 12th at 6:30 PM out at the point (corner of Wydown/Ellenwood). It’s going to be messy and fun. See you there! Register for Color Jam
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Follow Parent Ministry on Social Media We have a new name! Parent Link is now Parent Ministry. Follow us at @csmsgparentministry on Instagram and CSMSG Parent Ministry on Facebook! Tell your friends!
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Monday Morning Bible Study - The Wisdom of a Living Faith: Faith and Action in the Book of James Do Paul and James disagree? What is true religion and how can we be wise Christians in today's world? James charts a course of living faith in the New Testament along the lines of wisdom teaching of the Old Testament. Join us on Mondays from 9 to 9:45 AM via Zoom as Timothy Chapman helps us examine how to put our faith into action. Family and friends are welcome. If you want to join and do not already participate in Monday Morning Bible Study, email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org to receive the Zoom link.
Thursday Morning Playgroup Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month outside at the newly renovated DeMun playground. The next gathering will be on Thursday, September 2, at 9:15 AM. Parents and caregivers of newborns to preschoolers and their children are invited to join us for fun and fellowship with other young families. Email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org for more information.
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CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE/EPISCOPAL WOMEN WELCOME BACK…CSL meets in person on Tuesday, September 14 at CSMSG. Masks and social distancing are required. We hope you join us! Click here to learn more about this dynamic group. For more information, 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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WOMEN'S RETREAT
A Discovery and Exploration of your True and Sacred Self
Presented by Anne Ginn
October 2, 2021
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
At The Church of St. Michael & St. George or via Zoom
This retreat and workshop introduces participants to the Enneagram, a spiritual system designed to bring about a deeper understanding of your unique identity with God, yourselves and others. Have you ever wondered why you respond and react as you do? Why your responses and viewpoints to life and its circumstances differ or are similar to those of others?
The Enneagram consists of nine distinct types, each designated with a number, that drive our actions and patterns of thinking. While we may see ourselves in several of the types, we each identify with one basic enneagram type. In our day together, we will explore the types and help you discover your type. This is a holy process and takes time to uncover the patterns that are helpful gifts as well as those that cause recurring challenges.
By understanding your type, you can prayerfully begin to live more fully into your gifts and become unburdened by obstacles that interfere in relationships with God, yourself and others. By working with your Enneagram type, you begin to see beyond the conditioned responses to life and reach a deeper, God-given awareness of your truest, freest self.
Additionally, knowing your type will enhance your faith life. We will look at prayers that are well suited to each type and how our type influences ways we see and experience God. In other words, we will look at nine ways to love God, ourselves, and others more freely and fully.
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OUR RETREAT LEADER Anne Ginn has a master’s degree in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University and has been a Certified Spiritual Director since 2000. She provides Enneagram education at retreats, workshops, corporate settings and through private consultations. Anne also hosts and teaches mediation to groups and individuals.
Anne’s passion for the Enneagram began in 1998 during her graduate studies at Creighton where she discovered the transformative power of the system in her own life. After doing thesis work on the Enneagram, Anne began using the Enneagram with individuals, companies, faith communities and treatment centers coupling the Enneagram with 12-step recovery programs.
Prior to her graduate studies, Anne attended the University of Nebraska and graduated with a degree in journalism and marketing. She co-founded DALBAR Inc., a Boston-based market research and publishing company in the mutual fund and financial services industry and has held other positions in management development at First National Bank, Omaha. Later Anne co-owned String of Purls knit shop where she designed knitwear.
She enjoys travel, scuba diving, hot yoga, cooking and knitting.
Registration fee is $60 for in-person attendees and includes, breakfast, lunch and snacks; $50 for Zoom attendees. Registration may be made online or checks mailed and made out to CSMSG, 6345 Wydown Blvd, 63105 care of Laurie Brown.
We look forward to seeing you in person for what will be a fabulous retreat!
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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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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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