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The Church of
St. Michael &
St. George
6345 Wydown Blvd.
PO Box 11887
Clayton, MO 63105
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"Living Christ In This World"
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This Week's Banner
The 2012 High School graduates and Youth Ministers: Isaac Arten, Caroline, Loie, Riley, Martha, Collin, Erin, Keller, Corthay, Michael, Katherine, Alex, Bea, Mariel, Tessa, Will, Elizabeth, Buzz Matthews and Libby.
To see more photographs of the High School graduates and their families, the youth ushers and their mothers, and the children's service go to: CSMSG Facebook page
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Preaching Rota
 May 20 The Rev. Jedediah W. Fox
May 27 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
June 3 Mr. Isaac Arten
June 10 The Rev. Andrew. J. Archie
June 17 The Rev. Andrew J. Archie
June 24 The Rev. Emily R. Hylden
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Sunday Adult Education
The Rector's Forum The Rector's Forum will meet this Sunday in the Taylor Room at 10:30 AM. Fr. Archie will continue the study of Exodus. This will be the last session held for the 2011-2012 year. Faith & Life Forum  The Faith & Life Forum, led by John Tyler, will meet this Sunday at 10:30 AM in the Sverdrup Room. The current series is titled "Faith in Action According to James." Participants will discuss "Faith in Action through Trust" (James 4:13-17). This will be the last session held for the 2011-2012 year. |
Giving in Generosity 
"This parish has demonstrated boundless acts of care and compassion over the past six months. We are grateful for the clergy and parishioners who make CSMSG a welcoming community of faith." -- The Nickelson Family
Your pledge supports all that we do here at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. Thank you!
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This Week
Saturday, May 19
Sandwich 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 May 19 in the Taylor Room. Bring a friend. Come join in meeting this ever-growing need for our community.
Sunday, May 20Last Day of Sunday School
Sunday School Teacher and Adult Volunteer Appreciation Day will be Sunday, May 20. This will be the last day of Sunday School for this school year.
Monday, May 21
Faith@Work
Faith@Work will meet Monday, May 21, in the Sverdrup Room from 11:45 AM-1 PM. We begin with NOONDAY PRAYER and a "B.L.T.- Blessed Little Thought" by Fr. Jed. Lunch and Open Discussion follow. The cost is $7 for lunch. Please contact Michael Hanrahan (314.518.3086, mikehanrahan01@gmail.com) by Monday, May 21, 10 AM to rsvp.
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Upcoming Events
Friday, May 25 6 PM
Columbarium Reconsecration Liturgy
The restoration and expansion of the Page Garden columbarium is complete. To celebrate this important milestone, the parish is invited to a special liturgy of reconsecration and Holy Eucharist in the Page Garden.
Sunday, May 27
Annual Parish Picnic The Annual Parish Picnic in the Street is on May 27 after the first 10 AM liturgy (The new summer schedule!).
Summer Schedule Begins on Sunday, May 27
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist I
10:00 AM Choral Eucharist I
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist II
Saturday/Sunday, June 2-3
YM Annual Float Trip and Camp-out
Sign-up NOW to join the Youth Ministry on June 2-3 for a relaxing float down the Big River! Join us for fun and fellowship. You may come for the day to float or stay and camp out! RSVP to youth@csmsg.org. Cost is approximately $40 per canoe. All youth must be accompanied by an adult.
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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 2012-2013 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 4, 2012. |
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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Church School Happenings
May 20 is the last 9:15 AM service. All children, Preschool-5th Grade, should go to their classrooms at 9:15 AM. At 9:30 AM all of the children will meet in the Chapel for the homily with Laurie Anzilotti. At the time of the Peace, the children will join their parents for communion.
At the end of the 9:15 AM service in the Church, all volunteers, (Church School teachers, High School Assistants, Steering Committee members and the Chapel leaders) will be recognized for their work this year! The Annual Parish Picnic in the Street is on May 27 after the first 10 AM liturgy (summer schedule!).
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Youth
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2012 High School Seniors!!
The last day of Youth Ministry Sunday School will be this Sunday, May 20.
SS and YM Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is THIS Sunday, May 20 at the Archie's home at 6 PM. RSVP TODAY to youth@csmsg.org to let us know if you can attend.
Mother's Day Bake Sale A HUGE thank you to all who supported our HS Mission fundraiser by bringing baked goods for the bake sale or by volunteering your time to work at the bake sale! The Mission Team so appreciates your generous support!
Youth Ministry Annual Float Trip will be Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3. Come and float the beautiful Big River and camp out with the Youth Ministry at Washington State Park! All parishioners are invited to join in the fun this weekend and come for as long or as little as you like. E-mail youth@csmsg.org to sign-up or for more information. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $40/canoe.
Summer College Reunion All graduating HS seniors and CSMSG college students are invited to drop by the Holbroook's on Saturday, June 9 from 11:30 AM-1 PM for brunch! Watch the mail for your invitation. RSVP to Marty at youth@csmsg.org.
Middle School Mission Week Make plans now for your 5th-8th grader to participate in local service opportunities, June 11-15. Cost is $50/week. Friends are WELCOME! Sign-up by e-mailing 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. 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! |
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Outreach Ministries
Episcopal City Mission: SAVE THE DATE!!!
Celebrate summer at Episcopal City Mission's annual family fun picnic! This community event is fun for all ages and benefits kids in detention through Episcopal City Mission. ECM provides chaplains to children in the St. Louis City and County detention centers and Lakeside residential center. In a very real sense, the chaplains are the compassionate face of a loving God in the lives of children who are in trouble and frequently have no one to whom they can turn.
When: Friday, June 22
Time: 5:30-8:30 PM
Where: Grace Episcopal Church - Kirkwood
Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-12. Admission includes live music featuring board members Rev. Brooke Myers and Bill Wolff, dinner, beverages and the opportunity to bid on silent auction items including World Champion Cardinals tickets!
For tickets, please call Episcopal City Mission at 314.436.3545, email info@ecitymission.org or contact your local parish representative.
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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. 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! |
Canterbury Bookstore
Father's Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries or Hospitality gifts...there's always a good reason to shop the Canterbury Bookstore. Make time today to stop by and see all the wonderful items and books that are offered by the Canterbury Bookstore. Christian designed jewelry, St. Michael and St. George logo items, inspirational cards and stationary, Bible study aids and appropriate gifts for every occasion. Investigate Red Sea Rules by Robert J. Morgan, which reveals, even in the midst of seemingly impossible situations, God's promise to make a way for us. His loving guidance will protect us through danger, illness, marital strife or financial problems.
New items arriving each week. Be sure to drop by and take a look. Or call 314.721.1502.
Blessed Art Thou by Michael McGarth is a lovely gift for anyone's mother. McGarth's paintings in this collection are a result of his loving fascination with Madonnas. Combined with poetic and candid prayers these images speak to all people who search for meaning and joy in a troubled world. They speak, too, to the artistic and creative soul in each of us. A beautiful and meaningful gift to be enjoyed for days to come.
A wonderful gift for the new baby in the family is Baby's First Book of Prayers. Lovingly illustrated and a treasure of first prayers for your little one.
Be sure to take a look at The Episcopal Handbook. It's the indispensable companion for anyone who wants to be a well-informed churchgoer and wouldn't mind having a good chuckle along the way.
A major new series of guides for everyone to the New Testament is available in Canterbury Bookstore. Making use of his scholar's understanding, yet writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright manages to unravel the great complexity of the books of the New Testament. Wright has undertaken a tremendous task: to provide guides to all the books of the New Testament and includes them with his own translation of the entire text. The series is suitable for group study, personal study or daily devotions. Available in Canterbury Bookstore $15.
Sacred Doorways: A Beginners Guide to Icons by Linette Martin is for those who wish they understood more about icons. Martin explains the history of icons, the materials and techniques used in creating them, and the visual language of icons. But beyond providing a historical and artistic background, Martin also writes as a fellow spiritual pilgrim, enriching our understanding of the Orthodox spirituality that is celebrated and expressed through this ancient art form.
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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