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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"
July 12-18, 2010
 
This Sunday, July 18, 2010

Preaching Rota

Fr. Wheeler

July  18         The Rev. J. Michael Wheeler
July  25          The Rev. Jedediah Fox
August 1        The Andrew J. Archie
August 8        The Rev. Jedediah Fox
Valet Parking
Valet service by Midwest Parking will be available on Sunday mornings for elderly parishioners and those with special needs. This valuable service is being provided by an anonymous benefactor. Thank you for this very generous gift!

Adult Education
Adult Education classes are no longer in session. They will resume in the fall.
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Give To Grow Update

2010 Vestry Stewardship Statement


Your giving is the key to the success of church plans and programs. Supporting the church is a way to put Christian values and your faith into action.  

As of Monday, July 12, we have received $1,820,424.
Thank you for
your pledge!
This Week

July 13

Steak & Stories

6-8 PM
Steak & Stories will go off site this month to the home of Tim Smith, 135 Jefferson Road, Webster Groves, MO 63119. There is no speaker this month but plenty of fellowship. Please RSVP to Heidi at heidi@csmsg.org  or 314.721.1502.
Upcoming Events

Monday, July 19

Faith@Work-Men's Luncheon
11:45 AM-1 PM     Sverdrup Rm
Our group has a new exciting format to spur very productive and interesting discussions on our "Faith@Work" experiences. Our format works like this: *Noonday Prayer; *Psalm Reading or "BLT Blessed Little Thought" as Father Jed calls it; *Lunch; *Open Discussion. The cost, as usual, is $7 for lunch. Please let me know by Friday of the preceding week if you can make it and I will get your lunch. Michael Hanrahan 314.518.3086, mikehanrahan01@gmail.com.

Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23

Youth Chorister Campipod
Director: Christi Bye
(Ages 5-13)
Building on the great success of last Summer's camp, your young singer will learn the fundamentals of music through choral singing, movement, rhythmic games and crafts. The campers will prepare a program to be performed at 11 AM, Friday, July 23, for their families and friends. The Boy and Girl Choristers of the youth Chorister Camp will rehearse and sing together for five days. In addition to working hard, the life of a chorister is also very rewarding and fun and hard work will be interspersed with fun activities.  Participation in the Chorister Camp will promote self-discipline, healthy self-esteem and an ability to communicate articulately in the context of a group activity. Choristers will enjoy learning musical skills, vocal skills, and general rehearsal techniques.


To register, go to  www.csmsg.org/music/stcecilia  and follow the links for "Chorister Camp."

Youth Ministry

Youth group mission trip.
 
Thank you to all who participated in our Middle School and High School Mission weeks. Both were wonderfully successful and we appreciate the hard work and dedication of those who planned, participated in, and volunteered during these weeks! If you are interested in helping plan these for 2011 please e-mail Marty at youth@csmsg.org. Watch the bulletin board for photos!
 
Rising 10th-12th grade girls are invited to join a HS Girl's Bible Study that meets weekly on Tuesday mornings for breakfast before school during the school year. Any interested rising 10-12th grade girls are invited to e-mail Marty Chapman at youth@csmsg.org for more information!
 
Wednesday Night Bible Study and dinner will NOT be held in July. We will resume August 4.
 
Sunday School for all 6th-12th graders meets every Sunday in the Davis Courtyard from 9:30-10:00 AM. We would love to have you join us to read and discuss the Gospel for the day.

Church School Happenings
girls enjoying watermelon at VBS

Summer Church School for the Preschool-3rd Grade 
Children should be taken to the undercroft classroom by 10 AM. The children will join their parents for communion at the time of the Peace. Anyone interested in helping to teach this summer should contact Jane Fisher. The curriculum is lectionary-based.

Canterbury Bookstore

 



Join the Bookstore team
The Bookstore is looking for volunteers interested in working in a productive, meaningful ministry a few hours each week. Are you able to give two hours on a Monday morning? Does merchandising, placing orders, or computer work interest you? Participate and become a part of the Bookstore's team. Questions? Stop by the Bookstore or call 314.721.1502 and contact Peggy Strelinger to learn more.


Have you been to Canterbury Bookstore to see all the new books and gift items on display? There is still a good selection of CBA/RBTE books at 40% off. New wall crosses, jewelry and art glass from Argentina have arrived.  Don't wait... come by right now. Don't miss what's new, what's hot and what's on sale.

Bookstore Hours

Book of the Month

Featured Books

Faith in Action


Friday, August 13

KIDs/ECM Birthday Parties
Episcopal City Mission's birthday party for the kids at the Juvenile Detention Center will be Friday, August 13. 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 314.436.3545 or Peggy Strelinger 314.721.1502 for more information. Application must be made to participate in this ministry, so please plan early.


Hunger Ministry Food Levels Critical
Please help fill the increasing need for canned and packaged food in the St. Louis Food Pantries. Any varieties of canned and dried foods are greatly needed. The supply of canned foods is extremely low.  Help is needed now. Soap, laundry or dish detergent, toilet paper, tissues and paper towels would also be welcome. Summer time is especially needful due to less school meal programs. Pick up a yellow bag near the receptionist's desk, fill the bag with this month's items and return it to the church or bring your donation in any box or bag. Can you help in other ways? Contact Becky Zaccarello 314.721.4565.


Volunteer Opportunities

Bulletin Board

Altar guild women preparing for Sunday

Altar Guild
We invite you to deepen your spiritual life and connection to the liturgy by becoming a member of the Altar Guild. This ministry is dedicated to the service of God by lovingly preparing the altars for services. Many hands are needed, weekdays and Sundays, to care for the linens, candles and silver. Contact Betsy Panke: 314.993.6487 or epanke@aol.com.

Summer Singing Opportunity
Once again this summer we will form an adult parish choir to sing the 10 AM liturgy each Sunday morning. Every Sunday through September 5, the parish choir will meet promptly at 9 AM in the choir room to prepare the music for the morning liturgy. Some choral experience is desirable and ability to read music is necessary. There is no expectation of an ongoing commitment; singers may join us for the entire summer or just one week. If you like to sing and would enjoy contributing to the parish's worship in this way, please join us!

Pre-primary 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 through 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.

Welcome People Needed
Can you walk to the Great Hall, drink coffee and make small talk? If the answer is YES, then you can be a Greeter! Call or email Laurie Brown at 314.721.1502 or Laurie@csmsg.org to sign up for one Sunday a month.