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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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This Week's Banner
Teens from the CSMSG High School youth group served and sat down to eat with 120 guests at FOCUS Gateway City's Sunday Supper. |
Preaching Rota
April 22 The Rt. Rev. Edward L. Salmon, Jr.
April 29 The Rt. Rev. G. Wayne Smith
May 6 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
May 13 The Rev. J. Michael Wheeler
May 20 The Rev. Jedediah W. Fox
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Sunday Adult Education
 The Rector's Forum
The Rector's Forum will resume its study of the book of Exodus. Faith & Life Forum  The Faith & Life Forum, led by John Tyler, meets each Sunday at 10:30 AM in the Sverdrup Room. The Forum will resume on April 22 to begin a new series titled "Faith in Action According to James." |
Welcome Emily Hylden
As was announced on Sunday morning, we rejoice to welcome Emily Hylden as a brand new curate at The Church of St. Michael and St. George. Her first day will be June 15. Emily comes to us after completing a Masters of Divinity in the Anglican House at Duke Divinity. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University as well. She will be ordained to the Transitional Deaconate on the 2nd of June. |
 Giving in Generosity
The Rev. Dr. Jo Bailey Wells was the guest preacher yesterday; it was her first visit. She had the following to say about our church, "St. Michael and St. George is a marvelous church. The wide variety of music, different at each service is amazing. The upbeat feel right now in this Great Hall is infectious. You really have a great thing going here."
We do have a "great thing going here" thanks to your pledge dollars!
As of today we have received 386 pledges for a total of $1,787,260.
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This Week
Tuesday, April 17 Book Discussion:
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Daniel C. Williamson will lead a discussion of James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. In this great Bildungsroman, a young man's life is formed by the divergent forces of lust, religion, art, politics and ambition. Discussions will take place on April 17, 24, May 1 and 8 in the Sverdrup Room. Download flyer. Saturday, April 21Sandwich Making-Hunger Ministry
All parishioners are invited and encouraged to join the St. Michael's Hunger Ministry on the third Saturday of each month from 10-11:30 AM in the Taylor Room to make sandwiches for the FOCUS and Centenary Food Ministry clients. This month we'll be meeting on April 21 in the Taylor Room. Bring a friend. Come join in meeting this ever-growing need for our community. Sunday, April 22Newcomers Brunch this Sunday
Following the 9:15 AM liturgy all newcomers are invited to brunch at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Jedediah Fox, 6300 Wydown Blvd. Their home is located across Wydown towards Forest Park. If you have children, your kids will be taken to the Nursery after their class ends and you will find them there after the Brunch. This is a great way to meet the clergy and other parishioners. Please RSVP to Alice at Alice@csmsg.org or call 314.721.1502.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 26
Church School's Mom's Night Out Church School Mom's Night Out is at Jilanne Barnes house on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 PM. Bring a bottle of wine or a dessert and expect a great time out! Please RSVP to Jane Fisher - jfisher@csmsg.org.
Friday, April 27
Nicaraguan Dinner and Auction
Please join the World Service Mission Ministry in supporting the successful Christian missionary efforts of Nour and Carolyn Sirker in Managua, Nicaragua to serve these wonderful children and desperately poor people.
RSVP today for the Nicaraguan Dinner Auction at Windows Off Washington. Go to http://www.csmsg.org to download the invitation and RSVP cards.
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Columbarium Reconsecration Liturgy
The restoration and expansion of the Page Garden columbarium is complete. Take a peek outside if you haven't seen it yet. To celebrate this important milestone, the parish is invited to a special liturgy of reconsecration and Holy Eucharist, in the Page Garden, on Friday, May 25, at 6 PM.
The next morning we will begin re-interring the urns from the lockers to the niches. That process will continue on subsequently until complete. Following completion of the re-interrment, the lockers in the cloister hallway will be removed.
The refurbished columbarium tangibly embodies our Christian confidence that we are surrounded by a "great cloud of witnesses", as well as the unity between the church militant (those Christians alive now) and the church triumphant (those who have gone before). And importantly, it symbolizes our Christian hope in bodily resurrection. We are excited that it has been finished in this, the parish's centennial year!
Come celebrate at the reconsecration service on Friday, May 25 at 6 PM! Reservations for the service are not necessary, but if you know you are coming, please call the church at 314.721.1502.
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Looking for Volunteers
Flower Guild
The Flower Guild is looking for volunteers to assist with displaying the flowers on the altar and special events for the upcoming year. This is a fun way to get to know the women of the parish. If you're interested in learning more, please call Judy Kouchoukos at 314.997.1614 or antiquedoll@aol.com.
Wanted: 8 AM Greeter We are looking for friendly people to be a greeter at Sunday 8 AM liturgies. Please call Patricia Johnson at 314.721.2881 for more information. |
Music
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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CSMSG Centennial Celebration Photos and stories needed for our Centennial photo contest. Contact the church if you have something to share!
Pew Rental? In 1913, pews at our church were rented! Stop by the niche located down the hall from the receptionist's desk to find out how much your favorite pew rented for. Let's hope the stewardship committee doesn't get any ideas! |
Church School Happenings
Church School Mom's Night Out is at Jilanne Barne's house on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 PM. Bring a bottle of wine or a dessert and expect a great time out! Please RSVP to Jane Fisher - jfisher@csmsg.org.
Third Grade children will be presented with their own Adventure Bibles on Sunday, May 13 in the 9:15 AM children's chapel service. Parents are invited to the special presentation during the service.
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Youth
LIVE FEED...Service: Inspired by the life and example of St. Francis of Assisi has begun!! Make plans now to join Buzz Matthews and Isaac Arten to talk about ways that YOU can serve our St. Louis community! Yes, we DO sign for service hours! Buzz is taking a group to feed the homeless TODAY at Focus from 3-6 PM. Call Buzz at 314.941.0542 if you want to go! Donations for the purchase of food are also being collected.
8th Grade Confirmands - Mentors will be in your Sunday School class today! Bishop Ed Salmon will be in your class next Sunday!
High School Seniors and Parents: The Youth Ministry is collecting information in preparation for our High School Senior Recognition. Please send this information back by mail or e-mailing to youth@csmsg.org. We also ask that you please include a photo of your senior for our Senior Poster. You may let us know of your college choice whenever you decide!
Spring Service Day at the St. Louis Foodbank was yesterday! Thank you to ALL who volunteered!
YM Leadership Team Meeting will be held in the Sverdrup Room on Wednesday, April 11 from 12:30-2 PM. RSVP to youth@csmsg.org.
High School Mission Trip payments and forms are due NOW. E-mail youth@csmsg.org if you have questions about your balance or need to set up a payment plan. There is still time to sign up to participate on this trip, but we ask that you contact the YM staff now if you are interested, or know another person who is interested in attending. Deadline is Friday, April 27. Our 2012 High School Mission Trip is to to Monument Valley, Utah, June 21-July 1. Current 8th-12th graders are invited to join our HS mission team. We are traveling by train! E-mail youth@csmsg.org to sign up.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Middle School Mission Week June 11-15: Make plans now for your 5th-8th grader to participate in local service opportunities. Cost is $50 for the week. Friends are WELCOME! Download MS Mission Week brochure
2012 High School Mission Trip: Current 8th-12th graders are invited to join our HS mission team as we travel by train to Monument Valley, Utah, June 21-July 1. E-mail youth@csmsg.org to sign up or for more information.
YM Adult Bible Study will be held at Betsy Panke's home this Tuesday, April 17 from 7-8:30 PM. All SS teachers, Bible study leaders and adult volunteers are welcome! We will be discussing Chapter 5 in our TEACH book. Please RSVP to youth@csmsg.org. Wednesday Night Bible Study continues every Wednesday with dinner in the Great Hall at 6:30 PM and Bible Study in the Armstrong Room from 7-8 PM. There is no charge and friends are welcome!
Look for your copy of our new Youth Ministry E-Newsletter each week! If you have not received this yet, please e-mail Buzz at Buzz@csmsg.org with your current e-mail address.
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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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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 alongside, 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 parishioners of St. Michael & St. George as they pursue this endeavor most Mondays in the Library at 6:30 PM.
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Outreach Ministries
KID's/ECM Birthday Party
Please join us for a fun evening with the children in detention. The next KID's/ECM birthday party will be on Friday, April 13. We meet at the County Juvenile Detention Center at 501 S. Brentwood at 5:45 PM. We will be finished by 7:45 PM. Anyone over 18 can volunteer to help, and you must have started the process of applying for a background check. The forms are available from Alice at the Reception Desk. Please call Mary Kay Digby at 314.436.3545 or Peggy Strelinger 314.721.1502 if you have any questions.
Nicaragua Auction Items Needed
Items for auction are needed for the Dinner-Auction being held on Friday, April 27, to benefit the Nicaragua Mission Trip 2012. Please show support for this valuable ministry by considering a donation to the auction. Items needed include restaurant gift certificates, baseball tickets, Muny tickets, Fox tickets, dinner parties, gift items, Symphony tickets etc.... Contact Carroll Stribling at 314.533.0008 or Peggy Strelinger at 314.721.1502 to receive a donation form.
The Nicaragua Donation Box Has Moved!
Donations for the Nicaragua Mission Trip can be dropped off at the wall closet across from the church library. Look for marked boxes inside.
A wish list of needed items for this year's trip is posted on the Faith and Action bulletin board. Be a part of the mission trip by donating items to the second suitcases carried by the mission volunteers to Nicaragua.
Items needed include:
Children's Vitamins/Tylenol
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Travel Size Toiletries
Socks Size 5-Adult (Girls-White socks) (Boys Navy/Black Socks)
Underwear (briefs only) Size 5-Adult
School supplies
Educational Toys Gently used/new
Books (Spanish only) Gently used/new
Gracias!
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Canterbury Bookstore
There are special selections of books, Bibles, jewelry and foods for seasonal giving to children, parents, and friends of all ages. Confirmation, Mother's Day and graduation - just to name a few.
Remember gift-wrapping is always available and FREE. Bible and Prayer Book imprinting-order now to be ready for Confirmation. The Canterbury Bookstore always has so much to offer. Stop by today.
Bookstore hours: Sunday 8:30-11:30 AM, Monday 10 AM-noon, Thursday 10 AM-3 PM, Friday 8:30 AM-noon |
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Suggestion Box
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Bulletin Board
Altar Flowers Please consider giving flowers in celebration of a special event, in honor or in memory of a loved one. Order forms are available near the receptionist and Wydown narthex. Please Note The correct version of Phoebe Pettingell's Duo article is on the CSMSG website http://www.csmsg.org/main/duo-magazine.html Birth Announcements Needed Please contact Debbie Fenner at debbie@csmsg.org or 314.721.1502 when there is a birth in the church family, so we can properly welcome the new baby into the parish. CSMSG Pre-primary Enrollment We are currently accepting 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.
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 Fr. Mike Wheeler.
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.
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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