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The Church of
St. Michael &
St. George
6345 Wydown Blvd.
PO Box 11887
Clayton, MO 63105
314.721.1502 p
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"Living Christ In This World"
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September 19 - September 25, 2011
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This Week's Banner
A bagpiper leads a procession at a past St. Michael's Day liturgy. |
Preaching Rota
September 25 The Rev. Paul Thomas
October 2 H.M. McFarling III, MD
October 9 Mr. Isaac Arten
October 16 The Rev. Andrew John Archie
October 23 The Rev. Andrew John Archie
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Transitions
Please note a new addition to our e-letter called "Recent Transitions" to keep you informed of recent births, weddings and deaths. This information can be found immediately to your left and will be posted for 2-3 weeks.
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Fall Schedule has Begun!
Liturgies will begin at 8 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:15 AM and 5:30 PM. |
Sunday Adult Education
The Rector's Forum The Rector's Forum will resume October 2. Faith & Life Forum The Faith & Life Forum, led by John Tyler, resumes on Sunday, October 2. The forum meets each Sunday in the Sverdrup Room from 10:30-11 AM This user-friendly forum offers a comfortable environment where we explore how our Christian faith intersects with our lives. All are invited to attend any or all of the sessions. We begin the new year with a four-week series titled "The Master's Men: Character Sketches of Four Disciples." On October 2, we will look at Andrew, who, interestingly, our rector was named after. What about Andrew (the disciple, not the rector) is helpful to us today? Come on October 2 and let's find out together. Click here to look at all of the series and session topics for the upcoming year. |
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Welcoming
Fishin' for Folk
Church "business" cards are available in the Great Hall and Narthex. Look for the flower pots. Please plant a card in a friend's hand and let them know about all the great things happening here.
Forward this e-letter to your friends!
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From the Pews
Give us this day our daily bread. You think we're talking about seven grain here? "That's what I said, Bunny Bread"? A nice sourdough? Maybe some rye to make a Reuben sandwich--and I highly recommend Posh Nosh for the best Reubens, wonderful after church. I understand that all that's good and nourishing comes from God, at least conceptually. I mean I conceptually understand it. But I also understand that God helps those who help themselves (not sure if that's Old or New Testament). Wonder what it'd mean if we rewrote it to be, "help us earn this day our daily bread"? I guess in that idea I am taking too much credit, asking too much, demanding some responsibility and autonomy. God giveth and He taketh away. So do I just wait for Him to give? I don't think so, but it's hard to think straight on an empty stomach, so I think I'll go get a nice Reuben sandwich right after church. That's my view, and my growling stomach, from my pew. |
Music
Sunday, October 2
Choral Evensong 
The 2011-12 series of Choral Evensongs begins on Sunday, October 2 at 5 PM. The CSMSG Choir will sing music of Herbert Sumsion and H. Balfour Gardiner. The Office of Evensong is an ideal way to end the day in the spiritual resonance of quiet and contemplation. All are cordially invited to be a part of this beautiful offering that is distinctly Anglican.
The CSMSG Girls Choir The CSMSG Girls Choir is still accepting new members, ages 9-18, to sing throughout this choral season concluding in May of 2012. Contact Christi Bye now for more information by email at cbye@csmsg.org or by contacting her at church at 314.721.1502, ext. 4043.
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This Week
Sunday, September 25
St. Michael's Day Preacher
The Rev. Paul Thomas studied at the University of Wales in Cardiff where he read an Undergraduate Degree in Anglo-Saxon Literature. He went on to read a Masters Degree in Historical Musicology, with a particular interest in 19th Century Russian Music. Father Paul went to Cuddesdon College, Oxford to read theology and to train for the Sacred Ministry. After having served a curacy in East London and moving to a second curacy at St. Marylebone Parish Church in Central London, Father Paul was Inducted and Installed as Vicar of Paddington by the Lord Bishop of London on July 4, 2011. He is the fortieth Vicar of the Parish since records began in 1324. Fr. Paul is also Chaplain to Britain's oldest conservatory, the Royal Academy of Music, founded in 1822, and a member of the Church of England's Liturgical Commission. He has spent all of his ordained life in London but grew up on a dairy farm several hundreds of miles west of Paddington, in rural Wales. Fr. Paul is married to Louisa, a classical musician. |
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 29
Moment in Time
6 pm Crowne Plaza Hotel
Please don't miss the fun at ECM's gala event. 'Moment in Time' will be held on Thursday, September 29 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton. The cocktail reception and dancing to The Just in Time Ensemble begins at 6 PM. This year our featured speaker is the Rev. Dietra L. Wise, ECM chaplain. Also, we are honoring the Rev. Susan C. Skinner for her years of work on behalf of ECM. Please call the office at 314.436.3545 if you would like to reserve a space. The tickets are $125 per person. We look forward to seeing you on September 29.
Friday, September 30
30th Anniversary Benefit Concert for the Shepley Program of Music and Art:
Featuring Mary Wilson, Soprano, The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral and William Partridge, Organist and Pianist- Friday, September 30 at 8 PM Christ Church Cathedral, 13th and Locust Street. Tickets $20 at the door (cash only, please) Valet parking available.
Saturday, October 1
You are invited to A BREAKFAST AND WORKSHOP Workshop given by H.M. McFarling lll, MD Saturday, October 1 9 AM - 11 AM The Great Hall A continental breakfast will be served. As a church member involved in the life of this parish, you are invited to come learn from a fellow Episcopal parishioner from Atlanta about what it takes to make a church flourish. Make plans now to join us!
Fr. Fox Blesses the Animals 
10 AM Playground
On Saturday, October 1, Fr. Fox will lead a Liturgy for the Blessing of Animals at 10 AM on the playground to commemorate St. Francis. Please bring your leashed or otherwise contained pet to be blessed.
Mark your Calendars! CSMSG Progressive Dinner This is a great opportunity for fun and fellowship, especially for those of you with young children who are usually running around the Great Hall on Sunday mornings. RSVP today for the Progressive Dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening of cocktails, appetizers, gourmet dinner and FUN! Drinks at 6 PM, Dinner at 7 PM. Reply now to Laurie@csmsg.org.
Sunday, October 2
"Raising Generous Children" after the 9:15 Am liturgy in room in the basement under the stairsDr. McFarling will be preaching on October 2 and would like to speak with parents such as himself about the perils of raising generous kids in today's society. Dr. McFarling has been very involved in his Atlanta parish, as well as serving on the Board of the Consortium of Endowed Parishes, all of which will provide for interesting conversation. Coffee and donuts will be served.
Monday, October 10
Susan Mount Guild On Monday, October 10 the Susan Mount Guild will welcome Peggy Strelinger who will present "Something Old and Something New, Inventing the American Wedding." Punch Bowl is at 11:30 AM; Lunch ($5) at noon followed by the program. All are welcome! Please make your reservations by Wednesday, October 5 by calling Helen Cavin at 314.647.0889. Friday, November 4
FUNDRAISING CONCERT Great Hall
Join the Girls Choir of The Church of St. Michael and St. George as well as many professional musicians from the St. Louis area as we celebrate music and raise the money we need to send the Girls Choir to Chicago in February. Enjoy a music-filled cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres and drinks while perusing and bidding on the silent auction items. Hear opera arias, baroque music, jazz standards and movie tunes. There will surely be something for everyone! During the intermission, bid on silent auction items, drink some coffee and eat delectable desserts. Download a flyerPrice: $30 per ticket or 4 for $100. Reserve your seat today!
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Youth
"What's YOUR Status?"
Our 8th Annual Youth Ministry Kick-Off was held yesterday and was a huge success! We are excited about telling our story this year, and want each of YOU to be a part of this fun adventure! If you were not able to be at the kick-off, there is a packet for each 6th-12th grader that will be placed at the end of the cloister walk. Please stop by to pick up your packet asap so you can sign up for the exciting events offered! Wednesday NIght Bible Study for all 6th-12th graders will resume THIS Wednesday, September 21 with dinner in the Great Hall at 6:30 PM. Pick-up is at 8 PM. Students are welcome to come to the Armstrong Room at 5:30 PM to hang out and play Wii. Bring your friends! Calling all 6th-8th graders and your friends...Let's go BOWLING! Can you beat Isaac? We will bowl at the Moolah Lanes on Saturday, September 24 from 3-5 PM. Cost is $10 plus money for snacks. RSVP to youth@csmsg.org. Take me out to the BALLGAME! Cardinals vs. Cubs--last home game! E-mail youth@csmsg.org TODAY to reserve your tickets to the Cardinals game next Sunday, September 25. We will meet on the playground at noon and should return around 4:30 PM. Tickets are $33.00 each. Friends are most welcome! 
Sunday School for our 6th-12th graders will begin on Sunday, October 2. All 6th-12th graders should meet in the gym on October 2 to hear Dave Breckenridge talk to us about MONEY! Isaac and Buzz are starting a Sunday evening small group called LIVE FEED. Beginning Sunday, October 2, they will watch a movie and then discuss it over the following four weeks. This group will normally meet from 4-5:30 PM. However, on October 2, the meeting will be from 4-6:30 PM to watch the movie. E-mail youth@csmsg.org for more information or to sign up. Confirmation Orientation for our rising 8th graders and their parents has been held. If you were not able to be here, please contact Marty Chapman or Isaac Arten for your confirmation packet. There is information to be completed and returned to the church for your confirmand. Thank you! SAVE-THE-DATE...YM Fall Service Day will be Saturday, October 8 and the whole parish is invited to partner with the Youth Ministry in serving our community! Details to follow, but RSVP now to youth@csmsg.org. Adult drivers are needed. We plan to meet at church at noon and will return by 4:30 PM. Join in the fun! 
All 10th-12th grade girls are invited to attend our High School Girls' Bible Study at Betsy Panke's home at 10065 Briarcliff, 63124 on Tuesday mornings from 6:45-7:30 AM over breakfast. Please contact Marty at youth@csmsg.org if you would like to join this Bible Study. We will be studying Exodus this year. |
Church School Happenings
Church School Resumes Sunday, September 25 is St. Michael's Sunday and there are special activities and service for the Preschool-3rd Grades in the Taylor Room and St. George's Chapel. Church School Teachers have the Sunday "off" and the high school assistants will be the teachers! Parents should drop their children off in the Taylor Room before the Church service and pick them up immediately following. |
Thank you for wearing your name tag!
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Adult Formation
Join Fr. Fox for Bible Study on Mondays
6:30 PM Library
The Bible--It's big, it's complex and sometimes even a little frightening. You need someone to study along side, someone to share the load of understanding the story of God's continued work of renewing the world. Come and study with Fr. Jed and other parishoners of St. Michael & St. George as they pursue this endeavor most Mondays in the Library at 6:30 PM.
September 19 Mark 15-16 Burial and Resurrection in Mark
September 26 Romans 1 (finally, a new topic) Paul's Magnum Opus
October 3 Romans 1
October 10 No Bible Study (Fr. Jed is out of town)
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Endowment Fund
Over the last several years, it has become apparent that the Endowment Fund of The Church of St. Michael and St. George ("CSMSG") needs to be significantly expanded. Our members provide generous financial support to fund the ongoing activities of the church. The average annual pledge of CSMSG members is almost twice as large as those of other Episcopal churches. Unfortunately, our endowment of approximately $6 million is much smaller than statistical comparisons would indicate is needed for a vibrant church of our size.
The recent period of economic weakness has graphically illustrated that pledges alone will not completely fund our current programs, allow full implementation of the recently approved Strategic Plan, and assure the long-term viability of the CSMSG. The logical source of additional and consistent revenue to meet these objectives is a larger endowment.
The Endowment Expansion Committee has been formed to study our financial needs. The Committee, chaired by John Rowe, includes: Ken Bean, Spencer Burke, Marianna Deal, Becky Fouke, Nick Kouchoukos, Talbot MacCarthy, Jeff Miller, Stephen Nickelson, Joe Sheehan and JoAnn Vorih. If you have any suggestions regarding this important initiative, please feel free to discuss them with the Committee members. |
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Canterbury Bookstore
Stop by the Canterbury Bookstore and help us celebrate the Bookstore's 19th birthday. We'd love to say thank you for your support during the past 19 years, see us today! There is a new edition of the favorite picture book A Baby Blessing by Welleran Poltarnees. All sentiments and pictures are the same as in the larger edition. The smaller size book makes a superb gift to any new parents and their baby. A Baby Blessing is this week's Birthday Special for $4.50.
The Healing Touch of Mary by Cheri Lomonte explores the
 fascinating connection between the human and spiritual world. The collection of true stories focuses on the divine intervention of Mary, the blessed Mother, in the lives of people from all walks of life. These personal accountings of answered prayers, celestial visions and reclaimed lives are powerful testimonies to the Queen of Peace and invite readers everywhere to think about the profundity of miracles.
Let Us Keep the Feast, Food from the Foothills of South Carolina -- This cookbook is a collection of recipes from the many members and friends of Christ the Redeemer in Greenville, South Carolina. Also included are contributions from celebrities and highly respected restaurants, as well as regional favorites and traditional recipes handed down through the generations.
Simply Christian by N.T. Wright walks the reader through the Christian faith step-by-step and question-by-question. With simple yet exciting and accessible prose, Wright challenges skeptics by offering explanations for even the toughest doubt-filled dilemmas, leaving believers with a reason for renewed faith. This book is the Birthday Special for next week; however, the Bookstore will be closed due to St. Michael's Sunday, so it is available this week from the Bookstore at 50% off the regular price of $24.99.
 Finding Calm in the Chaos by Kathleen Long Bostrom is an offering of devotions to help women create calm in the chaos of their busy lives. The book comprises 28 days of devotions for each month of the year, so that readers can begin using the book during any month. Each week's devotions, prayers, quotations, and "Spirit Boosters" focus on one Bible passage, which is read each day of that week. Each day ends with a time for quite, prayer, reflection and renewal. This book is ideal for women's prayer groups, to give as a gift or give to yourself.
Bookstore hours:
Sunday 8:30-11:30
Monday 10-noon
Thursday 10-3
Friday 8:30-noon
Book of the Month
Featured Books
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Outreach Ministries
Shelter Ministries
Help is needed serving breakfast at the Gateway 180 on Sunday mornings. This ministry provides a warm nourishing meal to more than 75 men, women and children and the opportunity to show them and yourself how God's love works in our lives. You can make a difference. Share yourself with this ministry; call Nick Clifford (314.997.4011) for more information or just come on Sunday morning 6 AM, 1000 North 19th Street.
KIDS/EMC
Planning has begun for the next birthday party that will be held at the Juvenile Detention Center for Kids In Detention. Volunteers can help with purchasing supplies for the party, decorating the room before the event or assisting with the program for the evening from 6:30-8:30 PM You may call Mary Kay Digby at 314.436.3545 with questions or for more information.
Simple Suppers
Simple Suppers is looking for a sponsor. This is an opportunity to raise funds for a ministry or project at The Church of St. Michael and St. George. Simple Supper is served in the Taylor Room following Evensong except for the months of December and April. The dinner usually includes a simple entree, salad, and dessert for a donation of $5 per person. Please call Peggy Strelinger, Outreach Coordinator, if you or your group in interested in learning more about this fundraising opportunity. |
Columbarium Update
Columbarium Update First came the bitter cold of last winter, followed by the torrential rains of spring and the suffocating heat of summer. In the midst of all was a city-wide mason's strike and periodic delays in stone shipments. Each has played its part in delaying construction. But... the Page Garden columbarium is finally starting to round into shape. Most of the Missouri red granite has been laid, with limestone caps, new pavers and landscaping to come. Construction should be done this fall, weather (and materials shipments) permitting, with landscaping to follow. |
Bulletin Board
CSMSG Pre-primary Enrollment We are currently accepting 2011-12 applications for our parish's two pre-primary programs: 18-24 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 a degreed teacher and have proven quite successful since their inception. For more information, call Carol at 314.721.1502.
 Wanted: 8 AM Greeters
Looking for a place to serve? Become a greeter at the 8 AM liturgy and help extend the hospitality at of The Church of St. Michael & St. George. Contact Patricia Johnson before or after the liturgy, or call her at home at 314.993.3779.
The Servers' Guild
The Servers' Guild provides a unique opportunity for students from 6th through 12th grades to participate in the Sunday liturgies 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 CSMSG, 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. 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.
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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