May 3-9, 2010

This Sunday, May 9

The Rector's Forum

Parents of 8^th Graders

10:30 AM
Rector's Conference Room
In the Tower
All parents of 8th graders: Please join Mary Warburton and Brian Connor in a Sunday School Class just for you! The focus for this class will be on raising adolescents in today's world.

Faith & Life Forum

10:30-11:05 AM Sant Library

This Sunday, the Faith & Life Forum, led by John Tyler, will continue a discussion of 1 Corinthians in a series titled The Church of Corinth and The CSMSG. Topics include: What causes divisions among Christians, and what creates unity? How does the "foolishness of God" overturn the "wisdom of the world"? How is love a "more excellent way"? How does "Christian liberty" enable us to act as we ought, not as we want? Why is Jesus' resurrection the guarantee of our own? All are welcome to attend on any Sunday and on all Sundays.

Preaching Rota

May  9      The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

May 16     The Rev. J. Michael Wheeler

May 23     The Rev. Andrew J. Archie

May 30     Mr. Isaac Arten

May 3-9, 2010

This Week

Wednesday, May 5

Choir Dinner

6 PM  Great Hall

Calling all children (girls 8-18 and boys 8-12) and parents interested in the formation of a youth choir!

An informational dinner (free!) will be held on Wednesday, May 5 at 6 PM in the Great Hall where plans for the formation of a youth choir will be presented. Isaac Arten will be on hand to discuss the biblical focus of church music with the youth as a part of the regular weekly Youth Bible Study. Fr. Jed Fox will discuss the important role that music plays in the worship of the Church, and Christi Bye, who has been selected as the Youth Choir Director will be introduced.

Please call or e-mail Alice at the church (314.721.1502 or alice@csmsg.org) to make a reservation for you and your children no later than Monday, May 3.

Friday, May 7

Trivia Night

Plan to attend TRIVIA NIGHT, a wonderfully fun evening planned to benefit the Hunger Ministry of CSMSG. Our favorite MC, Jim Doyle, will return to host the evening. $15/person includes wine, beer and snacks. Free baby-sitting is available. Silent Auction and Trivia begin at 6:45 PM in the Great Hall. Put on your creative hat and decorate your table for a super prize and lots of applause. Get a group of friends together and join the fun on May 7 by reserving your table at 314.721.1502. Space is limited. Call today!

Stewardship

Give To Grow Update

2010 Vestry Stewardship Statement

O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature; open our hands and hearts so that we may accomplish the work, necessary to serve the Gospel of your Christ. Turn our hearts to give of our abundance. Make us mindful of the fact that all our abundance comes from you and with it we are called to give you honor and glory; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 10

Susan Mount

11:30 AM  The Great Hall

A Time for Remembering

Mrs. Sue Vesser will be our Guest Speaker. Mrs. Vesser will bring to the meeting a program on "Girls of the Mayflower". Mrs. Vesser is an active member of several genealogical organizations. Her entertaining and informative presentation should not be missed.  Please join us for a Punch Bowl at 11:30, Lunch ($5) at noon and the program at 12:45 PM. Bring a friend with you. Call Helen Cavin 314.647.0889 to make reservations.

Tuesday, May 11

Steak & Stories

6 PM    The Great Hall

Our speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Ola Akande, Dean of Webster University's School of Business and Technology. His subject will be "My American Journey." Dean Akande offers an engaging insight into his 30-year journey in America. He weaves a compelling story that speaks to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for this nation. Please call or e-mail Heidi Dowgwillo 314.721.1502 or Heidi@CSMSG.org before noon on Monday, May 10.

Sunday, May 16

Office of Choral Evensong

On Sunday, May 16, at 5:00 PM the Choir of The Church of St. Michael & St. George will sing the Office of Evensong at the Abbey Church of St. Mary and St. Louis in Creve Coeur.This liturgy is part of our ongoing ecumenical relationship with the monks of St. Louis Abbey and is an important expression of our own Anglican heritage, which has grown from their own Benedictine tradition.Please plan to join the choir and clergy of The Church of St. Michael & St. George at the Abbey for this service of Choral Evensong.

Youth

8th Grade Celebration Surprise-25 of our 8th graders and their friends had a wonderful time making 74 layettes for Nicaragua, eating pizza and celebrating afterwards at Sports Fusion! Thank you for all who came and made that such a success, especially our adult helpers!
 
5th Grade Welcome-The Youth Ministry welcomed the 5th graders down into the gym this past Sunday to help make and eat the world's largest ice cream sundae! We are excited to have these new students entering the Youth Ministry this summer!
 
2010 High School Graduate Recognition-will be this Sunday, May 9 at 9:15 AM. All high school seniors and their families are invited. RSVP to interns@csmsg.org. A reception will be held afterwards in the Great Hall.

Sunday School classes for all 6th-12th graders will not be held Sunday due to the High School Graduation Recognition and Reception. Our last day of Sunday School during the regular school year for these grades will be this Sunday, May 16.

When the 10 AM liturgy begins, all 6th-12th graders are invited to join us in the Davis Courtyard to discuss the gospel reading for the upcoming liturgy.

2010 High School Teambuilding Day-will be Saturday, May 8. All team participants are expected to attend. We will leave church at 8:00 AM and return by 6:00 PM! RSVP to interns@csmsg.org.

 
Middle School Mission Week will be held June 21-25 and we are registering current 5th-8th graders now. These students will be participating in a variety of local service projects in our community. Friends are WELCOME to join in for the week! Cost is $50. The day will run from approximately 9 AM-3 PM. Please sign up by e-mailing interns@csmsg.org.
 
2010 High School Mission Trip-The summer high school mission trip is going to Red Lake, MN. They will participate in housing rehab on an Indian Reservation. The team will leave on Saturday, June 26 and return Sunday, July 4. Cost is $750; Scholarships are available. There are spots open for rising 9th graders-high school seniors! E-mail youth@csmsg.org for more information on the trip.

Church School Happenings

Third Grade children will be presented with personal Bibles on May 16 in the 9:15 Chapel liturgy.  If you have not ordered one for your 3rd grader yet, please email Jane Fisher at jfisher@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502, ext 4033.

The Parish Picnic in the Street is Sunday, May 30 following the first 10:00 AM liturgy.  Games, ride, magician, petting zoo and pony ride!

Messy Church-Moses! The third Mini-Vacation Bible Camp is Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26. 4-10 year olds should look for more information in the snail mail and email!

Canterbury Bookstore

Canterbury Bookstore has special selections of books, Bibles, jewelry and music for seasonal giving to children, parents, and friends of all ages. The Bookstore has beautiful crosses in a wide variety of materials-mosaic, gold, sterling silver, Venetian glass and wrapped glass color beads with and without chains, on display with unique gift ideas for the many special occasions during the month of May -Birthdays, Weddings, Mother's Day and Graduation-just to name a few. Remember, gift-wrapping is always available and FREE. The Canterbury Bookstore has so much to offer. Let us help you with that special gift this season.

Bookstore Hours

Book of the Month

Featured Books

Faith in Action

Volunteer Opportunities

Bulletin Board

Youth Chorister Camp

Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23

Once again this summer a Youth Chorister Camp will be offered at CSMSG under the auspices of the St. Cecilia Academy. Building on the great success of the 2009 camp, this will be a very exciting opportunity for young people this summer: something that will give your child a chance to learn the fundamentals of music through choral singing, movement, rhythmic games, bell ringing and crafts. Please log on to www.StCeciliaAcademy.org for more details or email Michael Rocchio at mrocchio@StCeciliaAcademy.org.

Stupp Scholarship

It's time for interested graduating high school seniors from this parish to apply for a Jane Howell Stupp Living Memorial Scholarship for college for the 2010-2011 academic year. This fund was established by Mrs. Stupp's family to provide one-time only college scholarships to worthy recipients. This is a competitive scholarship and not all applicants may receive a scholarship. You need to make a written application for this grant by writing the rector and including a transcript, a list of all financial support you are receiving and two letters of reference, one of which must be written by a teacher. Your information must be received in the rector's office by Monday, June 7, 2010.

Top banner: Barbara Van Luven, Jim and Meredith Holbrook at the recent Nicaragua fundraiser at Windows Off Washington. The event raised over $50,000.