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The Church of St. Michael & St. George
6345 Wydown Blvd.
PO Box 11887
Clayton, MO 63105
314.721.1502 p
314.721.4670 f
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"Living Christ in this World"
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This Sunday,
May 16
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 The Rector's Forum
10:30 AM Taylor Room
The Rector's Forum will meet this Sunday. It will be the last class before the summer break. Please plan to attend.
 Faith & Life Forum
10:30-11:05 AM Sant Library
This Sunday, the Faith & Life Forum, led by John Tyler, will discuss our experiences in the forum this year, and John will share the exciting and varied topics he has planned for the 2010-2011 forum that will resume in October. Why not join the group on May 16 for a sneak peek at the exciting opportunities that await you in October? The forum participants are some of the most interesting and insightful people you will ever meet. "You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another" (Prov 27:17, The Message). |
Preaching Rota
May 16 The Rev. J. Michael Wheeler
May 23 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
May 30 Mr. Isaac Arten
June 6 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
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This
Week
May 10-16, 2010
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.
Saturday, May 15
Hunger Ministry Sandwich-Making
10 AM Taylor Room
All parishioners are invited and encouraged to join the St. Michael's Hunger Ministry on the third Saturday of each month to make sandwiches for Gateway Homeless Service's clients. Come join the Sandwich Making team and help in making over 1,000 sandwiches.
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. Click here for map.
Episcopal City Mission Sunday
We will recognize ECM and the service it gives to the Juvenile Detention Centers in St. Louis. The Episcopal City Mission Ministry at The Church of St. Michael & St. George provides spiritual, functional and material support to the chaplaincy work of The Episcopal City Mission. Specifically, birthday parties are held at the Detention Center with pizza, soda and presents. These parties are hosted by volunteers from St. Michael's and supervised by ECM Staff. Mary Kay Digby, Executive Director of ECM and a St. Michael's parishioner, will be in the Sverdrup Room following the 9:15 AM liturgy with a presentation on the accomplishments of the work this ministry is doing. Please come, meet Mary Kay and learn more about ECM.
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Stewardship
Give To Grow Update
2010 Vestry Stewardship Statement
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust consume and theives break in and steal, but rather store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moth and rust do not consume and theives cannot break in and steal, for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (Matthew 6:19-21)
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Upcoming Events
Monday, May 17
Faith@Work-Men's Luncheon
1 PM Sverdrup Room
The Faith@Work Men's Group meets from noon to 1:00 PM on May 17 in the Sverdrup Room. Please contact Mike Hanrahan or the church at 314.721.1502 to insure you are informed of the "Word of the Day" ahead of time and also that a meal ($7) will be brought to the meeting for you.
Sunday, May 30
Parish Picnic
The Parish Picnic in the Street is Sunday, May 30 following the first 10:00 AM liturgy. Games, rides, magician, petting zoo and pony rides!
Saturday/Sunday, June 5-6
Annual CSMSG Float Trip
Come one, come all to float the Meramec River with the Youth Ministry on Saturday, June 5. We will float during the day and camp out Saturday night. All parishioners and friends are welcome to join in this fun weekend. You are guaranteed to make many memories and new friends! We will meet at the church at 7:15 AM and caravan to Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort for the float. Cost is $40 per canoe. All youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. That night we will camp at Onondaga Cave State Park and return to St. Louis on Sunday, June 6. You are welcome to come for any and all of the weekend. Cave tours are available. All meals are provided by each family. Please contact Brian Thomsen with any questions at bntflyski@aol.com. RSVP to interns@csmsg.org with the number of canoes that you would like. Hope you'll join us!
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Youth
Congratulations to all of our 2010 High School Graduates! We honored them at the 9:15 AM liturgy this Sunday and wish them well as they prepare for the next stage in their life!
All Youth Ministry Cook-Out at Forest Park will be held on Sunday, May 23 from noon-2 PM at Shelter #7 on Wells Drive. All families with students in 5th-12th grades and all YM mentors are invited Burgers, brats and sodas provided, please bring a potluck dish. RSVP to interns@csmsg.org and tell us what you would like to bring.
Broomball is back!! On Memorial Day, May 31 bring your friends and challenge Isaac in BROOMBALL!! Cost is $20 ($10 for broomball and extra for lunch). We will meet at church on the playground at 10:45 AM. We will play broomball and then eat lunch at The St. Louis Mills. Adult drivers are needed (and are welcome to play too!) RSVP to interns@csmsg.org by Wednesday, May 26.
Come one, come all to ROW, ROW, ROW your canoe on our Annual Float Trip . On Saturday, June 5 the YM will sponsor an all parish float trip on the Meramec River. We will meet at church at 7:15 AM to caravan to Ozark Outdoors Riverfront Resort where we will float and have lunch on the banks of the river. All are invited to stay and camp out at Onondaga Cave State Park. You may come for any part of this weekend adventure. Cost is $40 per canoe and a minimal fee for camping. RSVP to interns@csmsg.org. All youth under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
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 Teambuilding Day was Saturday, May 8.
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.
Youth Ministry Leadership Team meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 19 from 12:30-2:00 PM. RSVP please to interns@csmsg.org.
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Church School Happenings
Third Grade Bible Presentation Date Change
Third graders will be presented Bibles on Sunday, May 16 in their 9:15 AM liturgy. If you are interested in purchasing this Bible, please return the form, available in the 3rd grade classroom, with a check made out to The Church of St. Michael and St. George for $20.00, before May 10. We hope that (and encourage!) the parents will join them too.
Next Sunday, May 23 is the final class for the Preschool- 5th Grade before the summer schedule begins on May 30. On May 23, all Preschool-5th Grades should go to their classrooms at 9:15 AM. They will join their children in the service at the time of the Peace. At the end of the service, Church School Teachers, High School Assistants and Steering Committee members will be recognized for their dedication to the Church School program.
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!
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Canterbury Bookstore
The Bookstore is most happy to be a distributor of Colonial Candles. This is a candle of high quality and extensive variety. Although the Bookstore has a very nice selection, the complete line of Colonial Candles is available by special order with a delivery time of one week or less. A new shipment has just arrived with new colors and styles. Stop by and take a look at all the possibilities.
Bookstore Hours
Book of the Month
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Faith in Action
August 8
KIDs/ECM Birthday Parties Episcopal City Mission's birthday party for the kids at the Juvenile Detention Center will be August 8. Volunteers can help with purchasing supplies for the party, decorating the room before the event or assisting with the program for the evening from 5:45-8:30 PM. Please call Mary Kay Digby 314.426.3545 or Peggy Strelinger 314.721.1502 for more information. Application must be made to participate in this ministry, so please plan early.
Volunteer Opportunities
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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 an chance to learn the fundamentals of music through choral singing, movement, rhythmic games, bell ringing and crafts. Please log on to ww.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.
Preprimary enrollment has begun for fall of 2010
We are currently accepting applications for our parish's two pre-primary programs.....18 months-2 years on Thursday and Friday mornings from 8:30-11:30 AM and 2-3 years on Monday thru Wednesday mornings from 8:30-11:30 AM. Both classes are taught by degreed teachers and have proven quite successful since their inception. For more information, call Carol at 314.721.1502.
Top banner: Trivia Night drew a crowd of enthusiastic participants.
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