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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 Week's Banner:
Sandwich Making! Invite a friend!
On the third Saturday of every month, volunteers gather to make more than 1,000 sandwiches. These sandwiches are delivered to Gateway Homeless Services.Join us this Saturday, October 16 at 9:30 AM in the Taylor Room.
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Preaching
Rota
 October 17 The Rev. J. Michael Wheeler
October 24 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
October 31 The Rev. Jedediah Fox
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This Sunday
Sunday, October 17
The Rector's Forum
10:30 AM Taylor Room
The Rev. Andrew J. Archie will discuss "Themes in Exodus."
Faith & Life Forum
In Its Second Year
10:30 AM Sverdrup Room
 The
Forum, led by John Tyler, meets each Sunday. This user-friendly forum offers a comfortable environment where
we all learn and think together about how our Christian faith intersects
with our lives. Our current series is titled "Growing in Generosity."
We are using a book titled "Giving-The Sacred Art: Creating a Lifestyle
of Generosity" that is available in the Canterbury Bookstore. Come join
us! Click this link for a description of the exciting topics to be
discussed throughout the year. Faith and Life information
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Growing In Generosity
Stewardship Campaign 2011
 Last Sunday's testimonial from Jan Torrisi-Mokwa reflected on Jan's
thought process for making a financial pledge to The Church of St. Michael & St. George. "As I fill out my pledge card this year, I will be reflecting on the abundance in my life, the ways to deepen my spiritual growth, and how I can better serve others." Jan went on to say, "Contributing financially to The Church of St.
Michael & St. George is an annual discipline I choose to honor. CSMSG is a catalyst for helping me deepen my understanding of God's Word and will, and provides guidance on how to strengthen my relationship with God. I think of my giving to CSMSG as a thank you note to God. Giving to CSMSG ensures that I have tools and resources to connect with the Divine."
Pledge Sunday is October 24!
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This Week
Tuesday, October 12
50-Year Member Thanksgiving
The Church Service League will host a luncheon for the members on Tuesday, October 12 at Noon in the Great Hall.
Steak & Stories
6 PM The Great Hall
We're
changing speakers! Prentiss Dunn, a professor at Webster University in
Vienna, Austria, has agreed to speak at our October 12 Steak &
Stories during his limited time here. He will give a presentation on
"Music and Spirituality". If you are interested in attending, please
contact Alice at alice@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502.
Saturday, October 16
10 AM Taylor Room
Hunger Ministry Sandwich-making
All
parishioners are invited and encouraged to join the CSMSG Hunger
Ministry on the third Saturday of each month from 10-11 AM in the Taylor
Room to make sandwiches for Gateway Homeless Service's clients. Come
join the Sandwich Making team on Saturday, October 16 and help in making
over 1000 sandwiches.
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Upcoming Events
Monday, October 18
11:45 AM-1 PM Sverdrup Rm
Faith@Work-Men's Luncheon
Faith@Work will meet the third Monday of this month, October 18, in the Sverdrup Room from 11:45 AM-1 PM. 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 contact Michael Hanrahan (314.518.3086, mikehanrahan01@gmail.com) for information. 
All Hallow's Eve Family NightSunday, October 24 5-7 PM Taylor Rm/Great HallJoin in the fun and frolic at CSMSG. Dinner, photographs, crafts and games! $4/person (payment at the door). To make reservations, please call the church at 314.721.1502 or email Jane Fisher at jfisher@csmsg.org. |
Adult Education
Theology on Tap
Tuesday, October 19
7 PM Schlafly Bottleworks; 7260 Southwest Ave. Maplewood, MO
 Open to all parishioners! Our speaker will be Fr. Augustine Wetta, who will be talking about living the spiritual life in the world. Open to all! Fr. Wetta keeps life at the Abbey of Saint Mary and Saint Louis fresh and interesting in a way that only a published writer, surfer, beach lifeguard, teacher, coach, professional juggler, gardener, rugby player, archeologist, rosary maker, icon painter, carnivorous plant enthusiast, and amateur movie director could.
Men's Breakfast Group
Wednesday, October 20
7 AM First Watch, 8001 Forsyth Blvd.in Clayton
Fr. Jed Fox is starting a monthly breakfast group and is looking for men who are interested in joining him for conversation, fellowship, and, of course, bacon. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, October 20. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Fox at jfox@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502.
Men's Retreat
Mark Your Calendars Now!
The Men's retreat is January 21-22. More information will be forthcoming.
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Music News
Calling All Cantors
Beginning in October we have incorporated the singing of the Psalm into the weekly celebration of The Holy Eucharist at 5:30 PM in St. George's Chapel. The Psalms will be sung antiphonally, between cantor and congregation, as we have been doing, and will continue to do, on Sunday mornings.
Toward this end, a Cantor's Guild is forming which will be responsible for the leadership of the singing at the 5:30 PM Eucharist each Sunday. Participation in this ministry will be on a volunteer basis and it is a wonderful and meaningful way to serve as a leader in worship and liturgy. The frequency of responsibility for services will depend directly on the number of those who participate.
Any who are interested in participating in this ministry, please call Robert Lehman at the church or email him at rwlehman@csmsg.org.
CSMSG Youth Choir
It's not too late to join the CSMSG Youth Choir. Please contact Christi Bye at cbye@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 for more information!
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Church School Happenings
Sunday, October 17
2nd-5th Grade: 9:15 AM liturgy in St. George's chapel followed by classes
PreSchool-1st Grade: 9:15 AM classes followed by 10:25 AM chapel
All Hallow's Eve Family Night
Sunday, October 24
5-7 PM Taylor Rm/Great Hall
Join
the fun and frolic at CSMSG. Dinner, photographs, crafts and games! $4/person (payment at the door).To make reservations, please call the
church at 314.721.1502 or email Jane Fisher at jfisher@csmsg.org.
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Youth
Adult YM Bible Study will be held at Isaac's on Tuesday, October 12 from 7-8:30 PM. Please RSVP to youth@csmsg.org today.
For Parents Only...(and other interested adults!!) The Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Sunday School Class titled "How to Talk to your Teenager." These classes will discuss the various issues surrounding this topic. This class will meet from 10:30-11:10 AM in the 1-2 classroom downstairs under the stairwell. There will be signs posted with directions to the class. Coffee and a light snack will be served.
Let's Serve Others this Saturday, October 16! Join Isaac for the YM Fall Service Project: Extreme Makeover at The Medium Security Institution. Lend a hand planting trees, shrubs and plants to beautify this local facility at 7600 Hall St., North St. Louis, 63147. Please bring work gloves and any tools appropriate for landscaping work.
Two shifts are available: 9 AM-noon, or noon-3 PM. RSVP to Marty at youth@csmsg.org to sign up. Friends and family are welcome to participate! If you need a ride, please call Isaac at 314.277.5547 or e-mail him at Isaac@csmsg.org by this Wednesday, October 13.
Youth Ministry Sunday School classes are underway and continue every Sunday with the 6th-8th graders meeting in the gym immediately following the 9:15 AM liturgy. At 10:40 AM the 8th graders will go to the Armstrong Room for their class and the 6th and 7th graders will stay in the gym. The 9th-12th graders should meet in Canterbury Hall immediately following the 9:15 AM liturgy.
Wednesday Night Bible Study is held each Wednesday from 6:30-8 PM. All 6th-12th graders are invited and dinner is provided. Bring your friends! Dinner is served at 6:30 PM in the Great Hall and Bible study begins at 7 PM. You are invited to come at 5:30 PM to play Wii and hang out with Isaac, our Youth Minister, and Chelsea, our YM intern.
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Canterbury Bookstore
Halloween fun can be found at Canterbury Bookstore right now. Cards, candles, pumpkin treats, and festive jewelry in addition to the fall flavors jams and granola from Monastery Kitchens and beeswax candles in the shape of beehives. Small colorful agate crosses priced at just $8 each are a seasonal favorite. Have you seen the newest bead work collection from Pink House? Bracelets, necklaces and small bags perfect for this season and others.
We can't believe it either, but it's true... the Advent/Christmas season is just a few weeks away. Candles, devotionals, cards and gifts are coming in every day. Come by soon and begin your preparations for a joyful season.
Save the date!!! Sunday, November 7
Canterbury Bookstore's Very Special Christmas Open House
3:30-5 PM.
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Bulletin Board
Progressive Party Fun!
Many thanks to the hosts and hostesses who opened their lovely homes for the Progressive Dinner Saturday night. A wonderful time was had by all! Thank you to:
Daisy and Andrew Archie
Suzy and Rich Bacino
Dixie Platt and Michael Burke
Mary Beth and Jed Fox
Mary Blair and John Peluso
Patience and Bevis Schock
Liza and Bob Streett
Robin and Mike Wheeler
The Servers' Guild
The Servers' Guild provides a unique opportunity for students from 6th through 12th grades to participate in the Sunday services and gain a deeper appreciation for our traditions and style of worship. If you would like to join a group of young people who are dedicated to enhancing the worship experience at The Church of St. Michael & St. George, contact Catherine Salmon at: salmonfarm@gmail.com.
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.
CSMSG Pre-primary enrollment
We are currently accepting applications for our parish's two pre-primary programs: 16 months-24 months 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. We are also offering a five-morning schedule for both classes. Our programs are taught by degreed teachers and have proven quite successful since their inception. For more information, call Carol at 314.721.1502.
Smiles needed!
Want to volunteer one Sunday a month? The Greeter position is just right for you. Contact Laurie Brown at Laurie@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502.
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!
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